The Journey of the BSG Intrepid
By Josh Rand
Battlestar Galactica does not belong to me. It belongs to the people who created it.
The Intrepid and its Escort of 10 Destroyers and 2 heavy Cruisers dropped out of FTL Drive in orbit of the Van Hyorn Shipyards over the Moon of Cassiopia.
Even before they had time to get settled the Alarm was going off. "Dradis Contact."
Captain Stephen Makay whirled around in surprise. "Whats going on?" He demanded to know.
"We are getting reports of Cylon Warships in orbit of the Colony Worlds. Reports are coming in that say that the entire Third Fleet and the Headquarters over Gemon is gone." Ensign Brant responded.
"Are you serious" Stephen barked. Ensign Brant Looked at him and nodded in the Affirmative. "Sound General Quarters and prepare to jump to Gemon immediately".As the alarms began to blare across the Task force a Cylon Patrol Jumped in and started to scan them.
After a few moments they Jumped away. "those Cylon craft are obviously going to inform the rest of them of our position so prepare to jump." But then Ensign Brant Interrupted him. "sir We have reports from the outlying posts that over half of the Colony worlds have been nuked. As well as reports of rampant malfunctions throughout the fleet."
"amid the gasps of horror from the others on the bridge Captain Makay started Barking orders. "Jump to Gemon now" He barked. Minutes later the Fleet Jumped. When they dropped out of FTL later in orbit of Gemon they were witness to a site that Chilled their bones.
There spread out before them as far as they could see were the remnants of the Colonial 3rd Fleet and the Gemon HQ. Ensign Brant yelped in surprise "Sir we have 2 Cylon Basestars in orbit of Gemon they are launching fighters. "Captain Makay nodded in Ensign Brant's direction then starting barking more orders. Start Launching Fighters and Raptors."
Taking a moment to compose himself he then activated the com. "attention all ships and crew of this taskforce we are about to launch an attack against 2 Cylon Basestars. Lets give them a welcome worthy of humans and let them know why it was a bad idea to attack the colony's."
After he deactivated the com he tuned to the helm where lieutenant Morvin was sitting. "all ships full speed lets show those cylons why it is a bad idea to mess with us." Moments later the Fighters engaged the Cylon fighters.
"Captain the Cylons seem to be broadcasting something to our ships but its not having any affect on us."Lieutenant Morvin said. "Wipe them out before they get a chance to regroup" Makay snarled. As one the entire fleet surged forward and engaged the 2 basestars.
"Sir the Oregano is reporting it is sustaining heavy damage and is withdrawing." Ensign Brant yelled. Makay nodded again. "Very well order all ships to cover the Oregano until it is away then focus on the Basestars." As the battle continued the fleet sailed into weapons range and let loose with a furious fusillade of weapons.
The Cylon Basestars took heavy damage and 7 minutes into the battle the first one was destroyed. "sir one of the cylon basestars has been destroyed and the other one is attempting to retreat." Ensign Brant called out. Then Lieutenant Morvin spoke up. "captain the fighters report that the cylon fighters are retreating they have sustained nearly 30 percent losses among the Viper forces but a lot of the pilots managed to eject. The raptors are picking them up as we speak. " Makay looked over at Lieutenants Morvin.
"full speed ahead don't let that basestar get away." Lieutenant Morvin nodded and started imputing orders into the computer. Like wolves to a slaughter the Colonial Forces slaughtered the Cylon Fighters before they could activate their FTL engines and escape. As for the Last Basestar it did not get very far and was torn apart under the assault from the fleets weapons. Minutes later Lieutenant Morvin spoke up.
"Sir all remaining Cylon forces have escaped and the remaining Vipers are returning their ships." Captain Makay nodded. "Very well as soon as the last raptors are aboard I want them refueled and heading out on various vectors Its obvious from what we have seen here that the colony's are lost we need to retreat and pull what forces are left together. He then turned and looked at the screen.
"Sir all raptors and Vipers have landed". "Sir the Oregano is forming up with us but they report that it will take up to 3 days to fully repair the Oregano but they are confident that they can be back in the fight if it is needed sir" Lieutenant Morvin reported. Makay nodded and ordered the fleet to jump to Tolon Anchorage.
2 hours later they arrived at the Anchorage. "Sir we are getting a communication from the Battlestar Galactica" ensign Brant Reported. "Commander Adama is ordering all Military ships to head to Ragnar Anchorage and that he is taking command of the fleet".
Captain Makay stood there for a few moments letting the information sink in. "Its obvious now that the colonies are gone I want all raptors to head out and find every surviving colonial military and civilian vessel they can and are to bring them back here" Stunned silence filled the bridge but then was interrupted by orders flying about. Minutes later the first Raptors jumped away to begin the search for survivors.
Over the next 24 hours raptors came and went bringing ships in one or two at a time sometimes even more than that. "Sir Raptor 024 is reporting in and they have something that is going to make you very happy" Lieutenant Morvin reported. Makay Looked at him but said nothing and waited for Morvin to continue.
"the Raptor reports that they have found the Mobile Shipyard Crats, The Long Range scanning vessel Voyager and" He trailed off in complete surprise. Captain Makay looked at him with concern. "Well?" He asked. Morvin looked at him and spoke in a stunned voice.
"They are also escorting the Battlestar Olympus. "Are you certain" Captain Makay demanded. Lieutenant Morvin nodded in the affirmative. "Sir the Olympus is hailing up on fleet com Alpha." Ensign Brant called out. Makay nodded and activated the Communications line and routed it through the ship for everyone to hear.
"Cannon you old Wardog I figured you would be attempting something like this if you survived"
Captain Mike (sparky) Pyrite shouted over the comlink. Captain Makay smirked and responded.
"Of course sparky and I know that you would do the same if you were in my position by the lords of Kobol I figured you were dead not hanging around here or at Ragnar with the Galactica." The sounds of cheering could be faintly heard through the bulkheads and Makay was sure there was cheering all over the fleet.