Part 2
"Blue Bird Squadron, this is Capstone," the Caprican aerospace defense ground controller called to the intercepting Viper squadron. "We're tracking you and the unknown vehicle."
"Capstone, this is Blue Bird One," the squadron leader replied. "I have him on my scanner. We're continuing to intercept." The Viper pilot kept an eye on his scanner as he and his squadron approached the Enterprise from behind and below. As they neared the, unknown to them, ship the readout on his scanner changed.
"Capstone, this is Blue Bird One. The target is accelerating and maneuvering." He checked his scanner again. "It appears that they are trying to achieve a better orbit and that they are maneuvering to avoid orbital traffic. They have just steered clear of several defense platforms and a sky-bus. We're moving in closer."
"Blue Bird One," the ground controller called. "You should be close enough for visual contact."
"I can see it now," Blue Bird One replied. "It's not a Colonial design. At first glance it looks Cylon. There is a large saucer section forward, but it has two cylindrical projections on top and one below. I'm picking up human life signs."
"This is the Starship Enterprise. We are on a peaceful mission of exploration. Please respond."
"Capstone, did you receive that transmission?"
"Affirmative, Blue Bird One. Standby…Blue Bird Squadron, you are ordered to take up a trailing formation behind the target. Continue to monitor the target. Fire only if you detect hostile actions from the target. We're scrambling two more squadrons to assist."
"Acknowledged," Blue Bird One replied. "Blue Birds, this is Blue Bird One. Form up on me as we monitor this intruder."
"Enterprise," a new voice called on the frequency. "You are to cease all maneuvering once you have obtained a stable orbit. We're rerouting all nearby traffic. The Battlestar Galactica will be rendezvousing with you within a centar."
"Enterprise acknowledges," Uhura replied.