AN: Please R&R, tell me what you think about it.
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April 12 201 hours 5 0900
Alliance fleet headquarters, Heliopolis.
"Sir, the general is ready to see you." The young lieutenant said.
Colonel Kelly was 48 years old. He was the commander of a heavy scout class ship called TFS Seattle. The ship had just returned from a mission to identify strange radio signals in a remote part of the galaxy. The only thing they found were 12 planets destroyed by nuclear weapons. And only hours after their return he was to report to the commander of the Tau'ri federation's part of the Alliance fleet, that couldn't be good.
As he walked into the room, he stiffened up as he saw 3 generals of whom one was sitting and the other 2 were standing.
"General, you requested my presence." Kelly said.
"Yes I did, you successfully completed your mission. We have something new for you to investigate." General Mitchell said.
"What may that be sir?" Kelly asked.
"We discovered a series of anomaly's from the planets you recently to another planet about 3000 light years away. We need you to investigate this, we also found another trail following the first one." General Carter said.
"Sir, why me, we have just been on a mission for over 5 months, can't another ship take this mission?" Kelly asked.
"No, we recently lost 2 scout ships, they were destroyed by the Lucian Alliance. We are also seeing some strange activity on the edge of the eagle nebula. Currently all our ships have been deployed." Mitchell replied.
"All right, when do I leave?" Kelly asked.
"Tonight, you have 12 hours to prepare and take on supplies. " Mitchell said.
"Are there any hostile forces in the area?" Kelly asked.
" No, we did a full sensor sweep of the area and we didn't find anything notable." The last general said, who turned out to be a intelligence officer.
"Well then, if you'll excuse me sirs, I have to prepare my ship for this mission." Kelly said.
"Good luck colonel." Carter said.
And with that he left the room.
2100 hours
Bridge, TFS Seattle
"Major Allen, set course to the newest anomaly and engage the hyperdrive." Kelly ordered.
"Yes sir, engaging hyperdrive." Major Allen said.
"Seattle, what is our estimated time of arrival?" Kelly asked the ships AI.
"With this speed we will arrive in 5 days." The ships AI replied.
"Run diagnostics on all systems, simulate a fire on the bridge and several hull breaches all over the ship for tomorrow morning." Kelly said.
"As you wish sir." The AI replied.
April 17 1300 hours
"Sir, we are dropping out of hyperspace. Sensors indicate a nuclear detonation about one and a half year ago. We are picking up some debris." The sensor officer said.
"Can you tell what kind of nuclear weapon, or who the debris belonged to?" Kelly asked.
"Negative sir. There are a lot of anomalies in this area." The sensor officer said.
"All right then. Send out some probes to investigate the surrounding area." Kelly ordered.
"Sir, long range sensors indicate some sort of nebula nearby. Our sensors can not see what is inside them." The sensor officer reported.
"Send a probe in that nebula as well." Kelly said.
1345 hours
"Sir, the probe we sent to the nebula returned. You want to see this sir." The XO said.
"What is it?" Kelly asked.
"It appears to be a fleet, we detected 2 in orbit and a lot more on the surface of the planet. The strange thing is, the ships on the surface are different than those in space." The XO said.
"How do you mean?" Kelly asked.
"Those in orbit seem to be controlled by robots. We are also picking up another fleet matching that on the surface about 12 light-years away form the planet." The XO replied.
"So those 2 ships may be some sort of occupation force and that other fleet was able to get away?" Kelly asked.
"Without contact with the fleet we can't be sure it might as well be the other way around." The XO replied.
"Navigation, plot a course for the separate fleet and get us in hyperspace. Tactical officer, as soon as we come out of hyperspace, I want you to raise the shields but do not activate or power the weapons." Kelly said.
"Yes sir!" Came the reply from the tactical and navigation officer.
As the ship jumped into hyperspace a small, bright light could be seen far away from the ship.
1354 hours
CIC, Battlestar Galactica, 12 light years from new Caprica
"DRADIS CONTACT! Set condition one throughout the ship, this is not a drill, I repeat, this is not a drill." Gaeta yelled.
"What is it!" Adama asked.
"Unknown contact just jumped into dradis range. No colonial recognition codes. The ship does not match anything we have on record." Geata stated.
"Order the CAP to intercept, launch alert vipers. Distribute the emergency jump coordinates and have the fleet spool up their FTL-drives. Hail that ship, put it on the overhead." Adama ordered.
As the orders were executed a new voice came in over the intercom.
"Unknown vessel, this is the Tau'ri scout ship TFS Seattle, we are on a alliance mission, we do not mean you any harm. We request to speak to your commander." Colonel Kelly's voice said over the intercom.
"To the vessel Seattle, we request you stay at the current distance, if you come closer we will be forced to open fire on you." Adama replied.
"Okay, we will hold our position, may I know with whom I am speaking?" Kelly said.
"This is Admiral Adama on board the colonial Battlestar Galactica. Who are you and where do you come from?" Adama asked.
"I am Colonel John Kelly, I am a officer in the Tau'ri space forces. We come from a planet called earth, we were sent to investigate some strange anomalies." Kelly said.
"Did you just say earth?" Adama asked.
"Yes I did, we live there, why do you want to know, have you heard of it?" Kelly asked.
"We are on our way there, our planets were destroyed by a mechanical race called the Cylons, after the destruction we set course for the planet of the thirteenth tribe called earth." Adama said.
"Sir, the ship has stopped. The CAP reports the ship does not appear to have any weapons or large hanger bay. May I suggest you do not give away to much information about ourselves." Karl Agathon said.
"Captain I understand you reluctance to relinquish any information but this might be a ship of the thirteenth tribe. We need to make contact." Adama said to his XO.
"Colonel Kelly, if you would, we like to invite you and some of your officers, we have a lot to discuss." Adama said.
"I'd be honoured. We'll be there in half an hour." Kelly said.
Half an hour later, the jumper arrives on the Galactica and is brought into the hanger bay. As the rear hatch opens 2 marines come out followed by Colonel Kelly.
"Colonel Kelly, it's a pleasure to meet you." Adama said.
"Admiral Adama, the pleasure is mine as well. May I introduce to you my pilot, lieutenant Sanders." Kelly said after he gave a salute.
Returning the salute Adama said. "This is my XO Lieutenant Agathon and this is my son Lee Adama who is also the commander of the Battlestar Pegasus. We are currently in a pretty desperate situation. The biggest part of what is left of our civilization is currently being held captive on a planet called New Caprica. We need to rescue them as soon as possible."
"Maybe we can help, we have detected 2 ships over the planet you call New Caprica. We have also detected a fleet of about 20 ships in the nebula the planet is located in." Kelly said.
"What, how do you know that, that's impossible." Adama claimed.
"Well our sensors are very advanced. I have the recordings of one of our probes with me." Kelly said.
"I'd like to have a look at them if you'll allow me." Karl said.
"I am sure lieutenant Sanders will be glad to help you out." Kelly said
"Of course sir. Lieutenant if you'll follow me." Sanders said.
"Well, now that's being handled, lets go to my quarters. Unfortunately it is the only place we can really meet." Adama said.
At that moment sirens started blaring and lieutenant Geata's voice requests that the admiral comes to the CIC.
"Colonel, I guess we have a change of plans, why don't you follow me to the CIC.
As they arrive in the CIC 2 minutes later.
"Geata what is happening?" Adama asks.
"Four Cylon basestars just jumped in dradis range and destroyed the Seattle with a dozen nuke's. The CAP is moving to intercept and alert vipers have been launched." Geata reported.
" That's impossible, the Seattle cant be destroyed by a nuke, it can resist up to double that number of nukes at once." Kelly said.
"We can't see the Seattle on dradis, it has to be destroyed." Geata said.
"How long till they intercept up?" Adama asked.
"Our vipers will be in range in 30 seconds, the Cylons will be in range in 2 minutes." Geata said.
"Well, those cylons will be death soon, as soon as they fired on my ship they declared war on the Tau'ri federation and the alliance." Kelly said. "The only thing you have to do is get me to a stargate and we will dial the Alliance and they will send some fleets."
"Sir, one of the basestars has been destroyed, we are picking up another vessel. It is the Seattle." Geata said.
"They must have engaged the cloak at the moment the nukes hit, that's why you didn't see it on dradis. Can you get me a line with them?" Kelly said.
"You're on sir." Geata said.
"Allen, nice work, can you destroy the other three as well before they jump out." Kelly said.
"On it sir, just give us a minute." Allen's voice came over the intercom.
"Sir, 2 other basestars have been destroyed. The last one is dead in the water." Geata said.
"Allen, why aren't you destroying that last one?" Kelly asked.
"The AI has overridden all our commands, it is an A175-B32 override. Apparently that ship may contain the answer to the Asgard download problem." Allen said. After the war with the Ori ended search party's were sent to the Ida Galaxy to search for any surviving Asgard. After some months they found a fleet of Asgard warships protecting a smaller version of Atlantis. In its database they found the entire Asgard race, they woke them up and gave them holographic body's. ever since the Asgard are rebuilding their civilization and trying to find an answer to their downloading problem. An A175-B32 code means that a ship or something else contains the possible answer to the Asgard download problem.
"Colonel I don't care why you aren't shooting but that ship has to be destroyed. Dee Tell Pegasus to launch 5 nuclear missiles on that basestar." Adama said.
"Admiral, I can not let you do that. That ship is very important to us, we need it to safe another race. That race is one of the most technological advanced races left alive. They have some problems and we are required to help them. I suggest you send marines and other personnel to secure that ship." Kelly said.
"That ship can relay our position to the other basestars and then they'll wipe us out." Adama said.
"We wont allow it, or better said the AI of our ship won't, it will do anything to preserve the ship including blowing us out of the skies. Admiral the AI will make sure that they can't use their communication devices or be a threat to anyone else." Kelly said.
"All right, Dee tell the Pegasus to hold their launch. Colonel if that ship just moves an inch we will blow it out of the skies." Adama said.
"I understand." Kelly said.
"Dee, tell the Pegasus to send boarding teams to the basestar and tell our own marines to do the same, tell them to take the skin jobs alive when possible." Adama ordered.
"Allen, Send the required messages to alliance fleet headquarters at Heliopolis. Request backup." Kelly said.
"Already done sir. They are sending a TF task group and the seventh battle fleet as well as the Asgard sixth battle fleet. They will arrive in 2 days." Allen replied.
"Damn, that's one hell of a fleet." Kelly said.
"What does that mean Colonel?" Adama asked.
"Well they have sent a task group to escort the baseship back to alliance space. That is 2 battle cruisers and 3 normal cruisers. And also a battle fleet consisting of 2 carriers, 4 battleships, 8 battle cruisers, 12 normal cruisers and 26 guided missile frigates. The Asgard battle fleet consists of 4 Hammond class battleships and 12 O'Neill class battle cruisers, they also have some science vessels." Kelly said.
"Sir, they will also send General Carter and Doctor Jackson to broker a treaty with the Colonials." Allen said.
"Even better. It looks like you are lucky today Admiral. Your people are going to be saved, we only need a plan." Kelly said.
"What will happen to the civilians we have with us?" Adama asked.
"I think they will be given a ride with the task group. If you want you and the Pegasus can stay here and fight with us." Kelly said.
"That's a guarantee. We swore to destroy our enemies when we joined the fleet." Agathon said.
"We first need to bring the fleet to safety before we can take part in offensive actions." Adama said.
"Not to mention an upgrade for your ships, we might be able to turn your battlestars into battle cruisers, but that is a job for the engineers." Kelly said
"Sir, our marines have entered the basestar, they are reporting minimal opposition, they are taking the skin jobs in custody." Dee said.
"I'd like some of these skin jobs to be transferred to my ship if that is possible." Kelly said.
"I'm sure something can be arranged." Adama said.
April 19 1025 hours
Plot room, TFS battleship the Henry Hayes, 12 light-years from New Caprica
"Admiral Adama, may I introduce to you, General Elizabeth Pierce, commander of the Tau'ri Federation's seventh fleet, General Evan Lorne, commander of the 1st task group of the first fleet, assigned to guide the Cylon basestar to alliance space. This is supreme commander Thor of the Asgard sixth fleet. This is general Samantha Carter here to broker a treaty between the colonial forces and the Alliance. This is Doctor Daniel Jackson, he is here to help General Carter." Kelly said as he introduced the people in the room.
"It is a pleasure to meet you all." Adama said while shaking the hands of all present.
"We are happy to be able to help you after what you've been through." Carter replied.
"Apparently your enemy possesses technology which can safe my civilization." Thor said.
"Colonel Kelly told me that as well, how do you think the Cylons can help you?" Adama asked.
"Their ability to manufacture new body's is astonishing, the Asgard are in need of new body's, as we cloned our body's in the past we made several mistakes after thousands of years we made a mistake and a disease threathened our existance as a last hope we downloaded our minds in the databanks of our escape vessel and set course for a distant part of our home galaxy. We are in need of new body's which the Cylons may be able to create." Thor said.
"Admiral, I know we don't have much time, every hour we wait more and more people are in danger on New Caprica. We are going to help you safe your people, but what you do after that needs to be discussed." Carter said.
"What do you propose?" Adama asked.
"There are three things you can choose from, so to speak. One is that you become a part of the Tau'ri federation and you will get all the benefits that all the other planets have. Two is that you become a part of the alliance, it will not be that different from being a member of the Tau'ri federation. Three is as soon as we have saved you, you will go your own way." Jackson said.
"I am not the person to decide this, but I think we won't take option three. If we become a part of the alliance, will we be able to go to earth?" Adama said.
"Well, you wont be able to settle there, the planet is already overpopulated, and we cant take any other people in. But there are some colonies in earth solar system. You can also occupy a solar system close to earth where no one has a outpost yet. That would be most preferred by us. If you join the Tau'ri federation you will be granted unlimited access to earth. If you join the alliance, you will be granted limited access to earth." Jackson replied.
"If we choose a planet close to earth, will you be able to protect us there?" Adama asked.
"No matter where you settle, the Alliance will protect you from any and all threats." Jackson said.
"Well it all sounds very tempting. Unfortunately I am not allowed to make such an decision. After we have liberated the remnants on New Caprica, we can hold a referendum and see what the people want. After that we can make our final decision." Adama said.
"Of course we understand that." Jackson said.
"What do you want in return, we don't have much to offer you. Apparently you are way more advanced then us." Adama asked.
"Well, we are very interested in your FTL-drives, instantaneous travel would be ideal for short rang transports. And we would like to have a look at your fighters, according to colonel Kelly they are very manoeuvrable. Then there is also the cultural exchange: ideas, religions, books, music and all that kind of stuff." Carter said.
"Books? What do you want with our books?" Adama asked surprised.
"Well, entertainment is something we hold high on earth." Jackson explained.
"Well I don't know about the rest of the fleet, but I only have one book left, if you want you can borrow it. But I don't think we have much more than that." Adama replied.
"Well anyways, we will help you rebuild, remember your past." Jackson said.
"Should we not be discussing this on a later point, we need to set up a plan to rescue the colonial civilians." Thor stated.
"You're right, anyone have any ideas?" Lorne asked.
"I was thinking of going in with most of our troops, as the Tau'ri ships keep of the Cylon basestars, the Asgard beam the population of the planet and we beam down some people to get their ships of the ground. Once in orbit, the Asgard ships tow the civvies' to safety. In the meantime we leave 6 frigates and the Pegasus here to protect the fleet from any Cylon attack." Pierce said.
"Sounds like a good plan, why do you want the Galactica to be there?" Adama asked.
"To show the civilians that we are on their side. As the civilians will be beamed on the Asgard ships, they will see holograms of little grey man. That will scare them. To have one of their own ships present will make them feel comfortable." Carter said.
"I understand." Adama replied.
"We would also need some of your personnel to help liaise between our crew and your civilians." Thor said.
"That can be arranged, we will contact the resistance and tell them to divide everyone in groups so that you can beam them up." Adama said.
"Well then, we have a plan. Lets prepare, we will depart in 2 days, April 21. Dismissed." Pierce said.
With that everyone stood up and left the room. Carter and Lorne moving of in the same direction.
"So, Evan how's the kids?" Carter asked.
"They are well, driving their mother insane though." Lorne replied.
"Poor Amelia. How old are they now?" Carter said.
"Elizabeth is 5 and John is 4. How is George? Still driving Jack insane?" Lorne asked.
"Oh, yeah. Well, Jack is great with kids, he just doesn't want to show it." Carter replied.
"Typically O'Neill. How old is George now?" Lorne asked.
"He'll be 4 by the end of the week. To bad I can't be there. Jack already has a day off." Carter said.
"The president could miss him, impressive." Lorne said.
"Yeah well, he has a lot of credit with the president." Carter said.
"Well, I'd love to chat but I've got to go, prepare and all, maybe send a subspace message back to Atlantis. See you later." Lorne said.
"Yeah, later." Carter said.
April 21 1200 hours
Flag room TFS Hayes 12 light-years from New Caprica
The flag room is located deep inside the mighty battleship. The room is for the commander of a fleet or group. From this room the commander can give the appropriate orders. There are about 20 people in it and has a separate AI.
"Sir, the fleet is awaiting your command." The Comm. Officer said.
"Tell them we will leave in 30 seconds." Pierce said.
"All ships, we will depart in 25 seconds." The officer said over the whole com net.
1234 hours
As several dozen hyperspace windows open the Asgard and Tau'ri fleet jumps out of hyperspace and the Galactica jumps in. immediately the carriers launch their fighters and the Asgard ships start beaming up the civilians.
"The battleships have destroyed the two orbiting basestars." The sensor officer said.
"The rest of the Cylon fleet is launching raiders and is on a intercept course, they will be here in 12 minutes." Another sensor officer said.
"How long until we have evacuated the civilians?" Pierce asked.
"Approximately 26 minutes." The AI replied.
"Enemy raiders will be in range of the frigates in 25 seconds." The sensor officer said.
"Have the frigates engage the enemy raiders. Tell the fighters to take out the basestars that are holding back. Tell the rest of the fleet to engage their capital ships." Pierce ordered.
"Relaying orders." A comm. Officer said.
"Commander, the enemy is attempting to upload a virus into our computers. Countermeasures are being taken." The AI said.
"Can you send one back?" Pierce asked.
"Negative, my programming prevents me from broadcasting offensive actions." The AI replied.
"Damn fail safes. Another thing the computer geeks need to correct." Pierce said.
"Enemy fighters have broken through our frigate screen and are heading for the Galactica." An sensor officer said.
"Deploy a nuke in the middle of their formation." Pierce ordered.
"Deploying nuke." The AI said.
As the fighters move to the Galactica a nuke suddenly explodes between them and destroys all of them.
"All enemy fighters have been destroyed." The sensor officer said.
"Enemy heavy raiders just jumped in close to the Galactica. They are unable to intercept." The sensor officer said.
"The Galactica has been boarded." The AI said.
"Deploy our marines to the Galactica. Have 4 frigates take up positions around the Galactica." Pierce ordered.
"Marines have been deployed, frigates are taking up their new positions." The AI said.
"The fighters have destroyed two enemy basestars." The comm. Officer said.
"Incoming missiles! 2000 incoming all going for the Galactica, 25 percent is nuclear." A sensor officer said.
"Re-task all smaller weapons to take out those missiles, They have the highest priority." Pierce said.
As the railguns, missiles and drones target the missiles launched by the Cylons two more basestars go up in flames.
"Only four missiles were able to get through the defence screen, none of them were nuclear." A sensor officer said.
"Galactica reports little damage done by the missiles. They also request more marines to fight the Cylons." A comm. Officer said.
"Send more marines. Launch long-range mark XI missiles." Pierce said.
"The fleet is launching missiles." A comm. Officer said.
"Tell the fighters to break off their attack." Pierce said.
As the fighters break off their attacks, each basestar gets hit by 2 or 3 missiles, completely destroying them.
"Sir, the enemy fleet has been destroyed." A sensor officer said.
CIC, Galactica
"Sir, we have retaken the port hangerbay and the marines are closing in on the other one." Agathon said.
"How may did we loose?" Adama asked.
"We lost 400 crewmembers and 48 Tau'ri marines. Apparently their armour protects them from several bullets." Agathon replied.
"How long until we have evacuated the planet?" Adama asked.
"Thor reports that they will be done in 2 minutes." Dee replied.
"All the ships have taken off and the Asgard are preparing to tow them into hyperspace." Geata said.
"Thor suggests we jump out of here, they are finished with the evacuation." Dee said.
"Spool up the FTL-drives, jump to the rest of the fleet." Adama said.
As the Galactica jumped, the rest of the fleet entered hyperspace.
2000 hours
Plot room, TFS battleship the Hayes, 12 light-years from New Caprica
"So, Generals, Admiral, how did it go?" Lorne asked.
"It went reasonable. The enemy made some moves we didn't expect. Like jumping in on the Galactica or launching 2000 missiles." Pierce said.
"What exactly did happen on the Galactica?" Carter asked.
"Well, the Cylons jumped in with about 75 heavy raiders packed with centurions. They landed in both hangerbays and invaded the ship. We only stopped them outside the CIC when your marines were beamed in." Adama said.
"How many man did you loose?" Lorne asked.
"We lost 426 crewman and 48 of your marines." Adama replied.
"Damn, that's a lot." Pierce said.
"We'll be able to replace them with crewman from the Pegasus and the planet. How much did you loose?" Adama asked.
"We lost 26 crewman, mostly form accidents and five pilots who's fighters have been destroyed." Pierce said
"Admiral, when will your government be ready to discuss the options you have?" Jackson asked.
"They will be ready tomorrow morning. They have requested that general Carter and doctor Jackson be present." Adama said.
"Off course, we will be there." Carter said.
"Well then. This meeting is over, after your government has made up its mind we will set course to earth or any planet requested by your government. In the meantime, Lorne is to take his group and the basestar to alliance space." Pierce said.
April 22 0900 hours
Conference room, Colonial one
"Madam president, members of the Quorum, I represent to you General Carter and Doctor Daniel Jackson. They are here to present two options to us." Adama said.
"Well lets hear it." Roslin said.
"The first option is that you become a part of the Tau'ri federation. There are many planets with the federation. It will give you a reasonable amount of self control but there are several laws which can not be overridden by any other law. You would have an own police force and all that sorts, the military will become a part of the federation armed forces. You will have your own government which will send a representative to the federation chambers on earth." Carter said.
"The second option is that you become a part of the Alliance. The alliance is a galaxy-wide military and civilian organisation to help each other and others who are the victims of aggression. This will give you complete self-control and your own armed forces." Jackson said.
"By the first option, what would one of those base laws be?" Roslin asked.
"Well, freedom of religion, speech, no discrimination, no slavery. That kind of things." Jackson said.
"We can not accept that. That is against our own laws and religion." The Geminese representative said.
"Despite of what you might think, you do not control this government. The slavery was already to be abolished and you know it. The only reason it isn't already is because of the war." The Caprican representative said.
"Excuse me, you allowed slavery?" Jackson asked.
"Only on their planet although we were going to abolish it as it was abused." Roslin said sheepishly.
"Well, slavery is forbidden in any way, shape or form and it has a severe punishment." Carter said.
"General, we need to discuss this, I request you leave and we will be back to you with our reply." Roslin said.
"All right, we will be on the Hayes. One last thing. The federation nor the alliance tolerate slavery, if you were to become a part of the federation or the alliance, the slavery part has to go." Carter said.
With that Carter and Jackson left the room. As soon as the door closes every the Geminese representative starts yelling that they should find their own planet.
"Quiet everyone, godsdamit. Admiral, what do you think." Roslin said.
"I think we should become a part of the Tau'ri federation, It will allow us to be independent but also provides us with security. Apparently there are some organisations which do not follow alliance rules. And their ships are way more powerful then ours. We might need to adjust our religion a little bit but we are allowed to visit earth, what else do we want." Adama said.
"I thought one of their laws was freedom of religion, how the hell do they want to forbid slavery it is a part of your religion." The Geminese representative said.
"Slavery has nothing to do with religion, you just use religion as an excuse to have slaves and to play boss over someone. Just to cover up your own incompetence." The Caprican representative said
"Let's just vote shall we. We have four options, one we become a part of the Tau'ri federation. Two we become a part of the alliance. Three, we go our own way and find our own planet. And four, we hold a referendum and let the people decide." Roslin said.
"I agree, we need to vote now." Vice president Zarek said.
As all the representatives voted things came down to this. One vote for option number 3. three votes for option number 4. 3 votes for option number 2 and 5 votes for option number one.
1330 hours
Conference room, TFS Hayes
"Generals, we have come to a discussion. We have decided to become a part of the Tau'ri federation." Roslin said.
"Okay, I will send the message to the senate to approve your entrance in the federation. No worries, they have all been informed about your situation. We already decided to help you no matter what you choose, it was an unanimous vote." Carter said.
"Do you already have a planet where we can settle?" Adama asked.
"We have made an selection for you to choose from. They are all close to earth, have enough resources. Unfortunately we couldn't find a solar system with 12 habitable planets, I hope you won't mind." Carter said.
"That won't be a problem. Can you show me some of those planets?" Roslin asked.
"Of course, the AI should be able to show them." Carter said. The moment she finished the sentence, the AI appeared and started to show several worlds wit the relevant information next to it.
"Wait, back up one please? That one, what do you think admiral?" Roslin said.
"It looks good, it is very close to earth." Adama said.
"You're lucky, it doesn't have an official name yet, you can name it." Carter said.
"How about new Kobol?" Thrace suggested.
"Kara, nice of you to join us, new Kobol sounds good, what do you think madam president." Adama said.
"I like it, it still connects us with what we are but it is also neutral, unlike New Caprica." Roslin said.
"Well, if you choose that planet and that name I will send the information back to earth so that they can start preparing the planet, build houses, infrastructure, that kind of things." Carter said.
"How long until we are there?" Adama asked.
"With our current speed we will be there in 2 weeks." Pierce said.
"General, you wanted to take a look at our FTL drives, I suggest you do it now." Adama said.
"Is it possible that you can bring some Raptors to the carrier Flying Dutchman so we can study them there?" Carter asked.
"Of course. Kara will you be so kind to take some raptors and bring them to the Flying Dutchman." Adama said.
"I'll get right on it, I will grab 4 raptors, the required pilots and have the chief assemble some knuckle draggers and have them report to your carrier to help your people with the research." Kara replied.
"Thank you, if you won't mind I would like to come with you." Carter said.
"I'd be honoured to take you with me." Kara replied.
May 7 0700 hours
CIC, Battlestar Galactica
"Madam president, are you here to witness the last jump?" Adama asked.
"Yes, I thought that the ship that protected the fleet for over 2 years should be the one to make the final jump to our new home." Roslin said.
"Well, you're just in time. Adama said. Spool up the FTL-drive, confirm the last jump coordinate and distribute them to the rest of the fleet."
As his commands were executed he grabbed the speaker.
"Everyone, listen up. We are about to make the final jump. The road has been long and bloody. But we must not forget all those who have died on the road. Our new home will be called New Cobol. We will jump in one minute. That's it.
"You know, I should drop dead within the minute. According to the scriptures I will not live to see earth." Roslin said.
"Why do you think you had to come by raptor. The Tau'ri were kind enough to lend us one of their frigates, it is in one of the hangerbays. Just for you." Adama said.
"So you really expect me to drop death? I didn't think you were such an religious person." Roslin said.
"An expression from the Tau'ri: better safe then sorry. Adama said.
"Jump in five seconds." Geata said.
As the timer reached zero the fleet made their last jump.
"So, madam president, you already feel like dying?" Adama asked.
"I feel good, looks like it was just a myth." Roslin said.
"Sir, we are being haled by the Tau'ri federation ship Rodney." Gaeta said.
"Put them on the loudspeakers." Adama said.
"Galactica, this is General Landry, I welcome you here to your new home. I also have an invitation for your president and the Quorum to come to Earth and to be officially accepted as a state in the Tau'ri federation. We are here to bring them to earth. You are expected to arrive in a week. The Tau'ri sixth fleet will take up defensive positions over New Cobol. The shipyards on the surface are already expecting your two battlestars." Hayes said.
"General, is there a possibility we will be leaving earlier, I would like to have a good look at Earth." Roslin said.
"Madam president, I didn't know you were there. Let me make a call and see what we can arrange." Landry said.
"You said that the Pegasus and Galactica were expected in the shipyards. Are you still capable of upgrading the ships?" Adama askes.
"According to our engineers we can upgrade them to a dual purpose, a Dreadnought and a Carrier, they'll be called the Battlestar class." Landry said.
"Who is going to be in command of the ships?" Roslin asked.
"The current commanders will be in command but we might need to promote Lee Adama." Landry said.
"I am afraid I wont be commanding the new Galactica. As soon as things have settled down I will retire, I was already going to do that when the Cylons attacked." Adama said.
"Well I'm sure we will find a suitable replacement for you. While the ships are in dry dock we need to train the current crews in the use of our systems." Landry said.
"To be honest I think a lot of them will resign as well, it has been a difficult time." Roslin said.
"Well that's for later concern. I think you should get working on building a new society and a new government." Landry said. "If you'll excuse me, I need to make some calls."
May 14 1200 hours
Tau'ri federation senate chambers, Geneva, Earth
"Madam president, you will be announced in one minute, after the announcement you can walk in." a employee said.
"Here is the president of the people who led her civilization through war and is now here to represent the Colonies." The speaker said.
As Roslin, walked in photographers took pictures and cameras filmed everything she did.
"Madam President, as the chairman of the Tau'ri federation I welcome you to the federation. I can also tell you we will de everything in our power to destroy the Cylon threat." The chairman said.
"I am glad to be here and I want tot thank you all for helping us, and taking us in to the federation." Roslin said.
"If you will follow me, To officially join the federation you need to sign the federation charter, it means you will uphold the rules the federation has set up." The chairman said.
As Roslin signs the charter everyone claps.
"I want to invite you to commission the twelve battlestars that will be upgraded in one year. It is only appropriate you do that." The chairman said.
"Twelve? We only have 2 battlestars" Roslin said.
"We found 3 other fleets with refugees and a total of 10 battlestars and support ships. The total amount of survivors is 167000 souls. The fleet is already guiding them here." The Chairman said.
"Wow, that's incredible. I'd love to commission them, may I ask which battlestars it are?" Roslin said.
"The battlestars, Colombia, Valkyri, Atlantia, Mercury, Acropolis, Athena, Night Flight, Erasmus, universal and Triton were found." The chairman said.
"That's fantastic." Roslin said.
"Yes it is." The chairman said. "Madam president, are you alright?" he asked when she started to look confused and her face went blank.
"The pai..pain" was all she could say before she collapsed.
"Get a medical team in here!" someone yelled.
As several medics ran in they took out scanners and started to scan her, after a minute they attached a beacon on her and she was beamed to a hospital.
0934 hours, May 21
Frasier Medical Centre, Geneva, Earth
"Admiral Adama, you are clear to visit her now, but keep it short, she needs to rest." The nurse said.
As Adama walked in Laura sat up and smiled.
"Bill, it's nice to see you." Laura said.
"You gave us quite a shock, how are you feeling?" Adama said.
"Like a battlestar has fallen on my head." She replied.
"Did you get its name?" Bill asked jokingly.
"Wouldn't have a clue." Laura replied.
"Well, it doesn't matter, as long as you'll be fine.
NEXT: THE BATTLESTARS GO ON THE ATTACK
AN: Just got a new PC without Word 2003 or 2007 so it will take some time before the next update.
Please R&R