Battlestar Babylon: Part I
Disclaimer: Rather obvious statement: Neither Babylon 5 nor Battlestar Galactica are my creations (as much as I wish they were). I am simply borrowing idea for my entertainment and the entertainment of others. I also borrow several lines from the series that I like particularly well, long- time fans will spot them with no trouble, especially the one in the epilogue.
Authors Notes:
1) The Babylon 5 part of the story takes place during Season 5. If you have not seen Season 5, the story may not make sense.
2) I have not seen an episode of Battlestar Galactica in three years, so the terminology may be slightly off.
3) I have no idea how the Galactica's FTL drive works, so for the sake of simplicity, let's all pretend they use jump points and hyperspace.
4) Enjoy the story. I plan to write three parts and hope to have Part II out soon.
Prologue 771 CE (Earth Standard Reckoning)
The Vorlon transport raced through hyperspace, making the long journey from the human world to its homeworld. Stuffed in its holds were over ten thousand humans who were to be 'improved' with telepathic ability. The Shadows had not been heard from for several millennia, but the Vorlons were not a gambling species.
Despite the Vorlon's impressive knowledge of hyperspace, accidents could still happen. The Vorlon transport experienced one of those rare accidents. An instability in hyperspace sent it spinning; the Vorlon captain was gravely injured in the explosions that wracked the bridge soon after. Eventually, the Vorlon managed to reestablish control and exited hyperspace.
Fortunately for the humans on board the transport, its Vorlon captain felt a great deal of sympathy towards them and was determined to save them despite its injuries. It located a habitable planet nearby. During the journey, the courageous Vorlon died. The ship followed its captain's final instructions and landed on the planet. Eventually, the humans inside managed to break out of the ship. They would use what little Vorlon technology they could understand to beat their original world to space. That's where they would meet another race: the Cylons.
Disclaimer: Rather obvious statement: Neither Babylon 5 nor Battlestar Galactica are my creations (as much as I wish they were). I am simply borrowing idea for my entertainment and the entertainment of others. I also borrow several lines from the series that I like particularly well, long- time fans will spot them with no trouble, especially the one in the epilogue.
Authors Notes:
1) The Babylon 5 part of the story takes place during Season 5. If you have not seen Season 5, the story may not make sense.
2) I have not seen an episode of Battlestar Galactica in three years, so the terminology may be slightly off.
3) I have no idea how the Galactica's FTL drive works, so for the sake of simplicity, let's all pretend they use jump points and hyperspace.
4) Enjoy the story. I plan to write three parts and hope to have Part II out soon.
Prologue 771 CE (Earth Standard Reckoning)
The Vorlon transport raced through hyperspace, making the long journey from the human world to its homeworld. Stuffed in its holds were over ten thousand humans who were to be 'improved' with telepathic ability. The Shadows had not been heard from for several millennia, but the Vorlons were not a gambling species.
Despite the Vorlon's impressive knowledge of hyperspace, accidents could still happen. The Vorlon transport experienced one of those rare accidents. An instability in hyperspace sent it spinning; the Vorlon captain was gravely injured in the explosions that wracked the bridge soon after. Eventually, the Vorlon managed to reestablish control and exited hyperspace.
Fortunately for the humans on board the transport, its Vorlon captain felt a great deal of sympathy towards them and was determined to save them despite its injuries. It located a habitable planet nearby. During the journey, the courageous Vorlon died. The ship followed its captain's final instructions and landed on the planet. Eventually, the humans inside managed to break out of the ship. They would use what little Vorlon technology they could understand to beat their original world to space. That's where they would meet another race: the Cylons.