AN: Sorry for the longer wait than usual but i was very busy with work after my return from holidays. Enjoy this new chapter and as always i welcome your comments on it! Good reading!
Chapter 8
Unknown location, 100 light years from previous location.
In the emptiness of space, several dozen ships suddenly appeared. Immediately the larger one, the heavy carrier Autumn's Equinox launched its entire contingent of Arrows to protect the Civilian Fleet under its protection. After a jump so long that nobody in the Colonial fleet had ever attempted it before, the Civilian fleet was waiting for its faithful protector to rejoin them before continuing on their planned journey toward their new home.
Laura Roslin couldn't help but pray the Gods that everything would be alright. They were on their last leg toward salvation, thanks to the Terran Federation which they were now provisional members and a part of.
Lieutenant Rawthorne, her Terran Federation assistant entered her office and deposed a report on her desk before exiting the same way. The less she could say is that Lieutenant Rawthorne had quickly become a very helpful assistant to help her prepare measures for the future integration of her people into the Terran Federation. While they would be able to remain separate in part from the Terran Federation, she knew that it would be a time of great change for the colonies and that the better prepared to handle such a change, the better she could make the transition for everyone.
From the report Lieutenant Rawthorne just gave her, a hovering city was already finished for their use and was being transported to New Kobol, ready for them to inhabit. The only thing left to be installed was the Satellite Security System and the Space Stargate. From the report, the Terran Engineers were ready to proceed as soon as the last satellite exited the assembly while the Stargate would be installed at the arrival of the hovering city . Their estimated time of completion was 2 weeks but fortunately for the 12 colonies the Joints Chiefs of staff of the Terran Federation had decided to assign the 25th fleet to orbit New Kobol and continue their protection until the conclusion of their planetary defenses.
From what she could understand from the technical reports Lieutenant Gaeta made for her the Satellite Defense System was very impressive and even with her limited knowledge she was convinced it would protect the Colonial Remnant. What really made her put her faith behind the protections offered by the Terran Federation was the presence of a Stargate that permitted her people to escape even if planetary defenses failed them as well as bring additional reinforcements from the Terran Federation instantaneously.
Putting the report aside she turned toward the window to contemplate the fate that awaited her. She knew that as the Leader that saved her people she was destined to die before bringing them to safety and with her breast cancer returning more virulent than before she knew she did not have long. She was already making plans for her chosen successor, Lee Adama. That boy had the intelligence, integrity and force of character that would enable him to succeed her and lead their people successfully without bending in front of pressure. While her vice president was still Tom Zarek and next in line for the position, she and he knew that he never had the approval of the larger population as a former Sagittaron Terrorist.
No, Lee Adama was the best candidate and his resignation from the Fleet and his entrance in politics gave her the perfect opportunity to groom him to replace her. It was at times like this that she missed Billy the most. He would have made a perfect candidate to replace Lee as the Caprican representant on the Quorum of Twelve, and his death was such a waste for the colonies.
The other problem she was facing concerned the Final Four Cylons hiding in the Fleet. The idea that Saul Tigh, a veteran of the last Cylon War could be himself a Cylon was so astonishing that the ramifications extended far out of any theory they ever developed on the subject. Unfortunately, Tigh refused to tell them the names of the last Cylons until they were on New Kobol and they had the insurance of being treated fairly. She could accept this but she just hoped that her confidence in him would not be misplaced.
Still centered in her thoughts between past and future, she gazed out in space in the direction from which she thought the Galactica would rejoin them, silently waiting for the return of Bill Adama.
Colony of New Jericho, 3 000 light years from Earth
The Colony of New Jericho was situated on a world situated 3 000 light-years from Earth. It was a colony established in 2079 by Earth and rich in natural resources. New Jericho was a green world, were a dense vegetation with enormous forests covered 35 of the surface and contrary to Earth with only a 45 water coverage of the planet. Since the year 2035 and the law of world preservation voted by the Terran Senate, any resource gathering operation like mining facilities were to be built to preserve the world ecosystem. This was accomplished by using nano technology.
Only 25 in ground cities of 2 million each at maximum existed on New Jericho, the most populous cities were in fact off ground. Since the first habitats capable of housing thousands were created in 2010, the technology was constantly updated and now the Hovering cities of the Terran Federation were one of the more sought after living centers. Literally hovering cities, capable of housing millions and disposing of all the comforts of technology the Terran Federation was allowing for public use, the cities were one of the main sources of revenue for the Federation for trade with its allies. The Cities themselves were not flying, as many people thought, but were using anti gravity generators to stay afloat in the air. A standard hovering City was 30 kilometers in radius and circular in shape. It was equipped with an energy shield used primarily for transportation purposes when towed by the Carriers ships in hyperspace and also for defensive purposes.
The New Jericho ship yards were more commonly known in the Terran Federation as one of the production facilities for the Terran Federation Space Navy and Space Troopers. It was mainly specialized in the production of Star Bases used by the Terran Space Troopers. Each Star Base was 10 Kilometer in radius and 6 kilometer in high. It was equipped with a heavy shield capable to withstand several hits from a heavy laser canon like the ones on a Dreadnaught as well as multiple particle cannons and drones platforms for armament. A contingent of a thousand Arrows was stationed on each base for patrols of their selected areas as well as a large contingent of marines and Special Forces ready to deploy for actions via Marauders, Fisher or Grand Fisher class of ships or by the Stargate installed in every Base.
But right now the most awaited event was the christening of the new Star Base, SB Sea of tranquility, ready to be deployed for its new assignment. Originally planned for deployment in the Pegasus Galaxy, SB Sea of Tranquility was chosen to represent the Terran Federation's interests for the Cyrannus Sector and to act as a frontier guard in case of an attack from the Cylons.
While the Cylons were not at the level of technology of the Federation, they represented an unknown variable in the strategic defense net of the Federation and the Joint Chiefs of Staff decided to prepare the border in case of an incursion en masse. Like they learned with the Alteran/ Wraith war an enemy might be inferior technologically but he was still an enemy and must be dealt with or risk a future threat.
The Star Base Sea of Tranquility was ready to jump in hyperspace to rejoin her new sector of control and start her assigned mission of surveillance and study of the Cyrannus Sector by the deployment of Special Forces on several Colonies.
The new commanding Officer of SB Sea of Tranquility, General Mathews, stood in his office overlooking the central plaza of the Military Headquarters of his base. He was dressed in his Terran Federation Space Troopers uniform watching the men and women of his new command and their families milling about after the inauguration ceremony. On his personal holo screen were displayed his orders as well as the last inventory they were waiting for.
Contrary to what the Colonials believed, the Terran Federation Intelligence Services were aware of the Cylon threat of possible infiltration. But contrary to the colonials this threat was not a major one for the Terran Federation were every key system was genetically coded. No, the Cylon utilization of agents was not a problem but presented more of an opportunity.
Since the discovery of the Asgard minds in the core they gifted the Terran Federation and their help since then as ships avatars, the Federation incorporated in its constitution a law that stated that the development of technology capable of helping the Asgards regain their civilization would be a priority. And the analysis of the Cylon agents provided that opportunity.
The ability of the Cylon skin jobs to download their mind in a new body was something that the Asgard were able to master for their unique physiology but that the Terran Federation were never able to apply to human physiology.
The human Body was similar in appearance to the pre cloning period of the Asgard history and with modifications to accommodate for the superior intellect and memories of an Asgard, might be compatible as new host for the Asgard consciousness.
From this analysis of the Cylons capabilities a mission objective was added to the mission of exploration and rescue of the Cyrannus sector: the localization and capture of a Cylon Resurrection ship for study of the Cylon Bio-Technology.
Outer Edge of the System, Cylon staging ground
The strike fleet appeared directly in front of the Cylon Fleet, surprising them in their final preparations for their attack on the colonial remnants and their protectors.
As they appeared, Admiral Delterre ordered the fire of the Heavy Laser on each Base Star of the Cylon Attack Force while the General's Glory would remain cloaked on the other side ready to intervene if necessary. With the combined firepower of 4 Dreadnoughts, the involvement of the General's Glory in this battle was not immediately necessary and the added protection to the Civilians onboard was decided.
Immediately the Dreadnoughts Pyrrhus Victory and Angelus Choir of the 14th Squadron and the Ascension and Carter's Genius from the 195th squadron opened fire each on their nearest opponent. 4 Base Stars were hit simultaneously and exploded in balls of fire as they were speared by the high energy weapon. Without any shielding technology protecting them from energy weapons, the Cylons became easy targets for the strike force.
Recovering from the stupor caused by the sudden emergence of the Terrans in front of them, 6 Base stars Jumped away in hurry while several others launched their contingent of Raiders. These Raiders jumped straight away to attack the Terran Strike Force, therefore implementing the strategy devised by their masters, keeping a mobile front and running suicide runs on the Terrans Ships by trying to bypass their shields and detonate their nuclear ordinance.
While this strategy might have worked before due to the typical configuration of energy shields on Terran ships, this time would be different. Typically any energy shield is configured to surround the ship in a bubble, leaving large area of space where small attack ships could appear using the Colonial Jump Drive, this configuration had the advantage of diffusing the kinetic energy released by the impacts against the shield far from the ship and reducing the collateral damage. However due to the study of the last battle against the Cylons, Admiral Delterre ordered the corps of engineers to recalibrate the shields aboard every ship as to fit more tightly and clear the pockets of space.
However that tactic had a down side. As the shield was tightly surrounding the ship, the kinetic energy was transmitted directly to the hull and could cause damage to the Terran ships. But this was a risk they were willing to take if it meant the success of their assault on the Cylon force.
While waiting for the Heavy Laser to recharge, the Dreadnoughts deployed their contingent of drones to attack the rest of the Cylon fleet, concentrating their fire on the Raiders to swat them out from space. The glowing drones, buzzing like angry bees coming out to defend their Queen, were destroying Raiders and Heavy Raiders left and right while they jumped and reappeared in Kamikaze runs against the Dreadnoughts.
Already 8 Base Stars had been destroyed and 6 had jumped away to safety or maybe worse to attack the Galactica. The strike for the moment was a success with no casualties on their side but admiral Delterre didn't want to leave the Galactica and the remnant fleet without protection even if the remnant fleet was out of reach of the Cylon Fleet.
Looking to the side at an opened mouthed Lieutenant Gaeta, staring unashamedly at the Hologram representing the operation theater with a real time view of space, Admiral Delterre ordered Commander Peng to de-cloak the Glory and to open fire at will. Immediately giving the adequate orders on the Bridge, the Officer responsible for the Drone platform activated his chair and entered the virtual reality of his targeting systems. On the other side of the Bridge, the Tactical Officer selected the targets for the Heavy Lasers and fired on 2 Basestars simultaneously destroying them in the process.
As the Basestars were destroyed by the Lasers from the General's Glory, the Cylon leaders realized that they had already lost the battle and had next to no chance to escape if they did not do so immediately.
The tactical officer was on the process of selecting new targets for his Heavy Lasers when suddenly the last 4 Basestars, 2 of them heavily damaged, jumped to safety.
Seeing that the operation was a success, Admiral Delterre ordered the Pyrrhus Victory and the Angelus Choir to plot a course in hyperspace for the Remnant Colonial Fleet to provide support to the Heavy Carrier Autumn's Equinox while he ordered the Carter's Genius and the Ascension to rejoin the Heavy Carrier Avatar of Hope protecting the Galactica. But as he gave his orders he received the first reports from the Avatar of Hope. 4 Basestars had jumped and attacked with their contingent of Raiders the Galactica, not even trying to launch an assault on the Heavy Carrier, probably hoping to strike hard and fast at this last bastion of Colonial Military before jumping away.
For the Admiral, the Cylons new strategy became quite clear. In the face of an overwhelming opponent they choose a guerilla tactic, in that way imitating the Colonial Remnants.
Turning towards Lieutenant Gaeta, still trying to follow the action occurring in front of him as the Glory was clearing the last pockets of Raiders remaining, he launched a quick look examining the young Colonial Officer. The boy was sharp; he would give him that but still carried an air of wonderment and naivety around him like an overexcited scientist. However he also detected something very hard in this boy, like something had been broken in him, something that had shaken his world and confidence. But he was still young, barely 30 years old which was quite young by Terran Federation standards.
What the Colonials had not yet discovered or more appropriately realized as all the information was given to them, was that the average lifespan of a Terran Citizen due to the genetic enhancements developed in conjunction with the Nox, was at the least of 180 years for the moment. Several scientists had theorized that as more generations passed the Genetic enhancements would fortify themselves and could permit an even longer life while facilitating a resurgence of the Alteran powers witnessed in several rare individuals. Currently, the chances for emergence of one type of power in the new Terran Generation was 1 in 10 000 but Geneticists were hoping for a 1 in a 1000 ratio in less than 300 years.
Clearing his throat he called M. Gaeta to him" Lieutenant, as of now we are on standby in position to detect and intercept any Cylon ship wishing to help the attack on the Galactica while the rest of the fleet take a more active role. Furthermore the Glory will continue for the next 3 hours the analysis of the debris field from this battle. Nothing really exiting I'm afraid. I would like for you in the mean time to rejoin the city zone and inspect your people on board so that you can give both President Roslin and Admiral Adama a detailed report. You are dismissed."
Saluting after receiving his orders, Lieutenant Gaeta left the Bridge heading towards the nearest Beam Globe to his destination.
Admiral Delterre finally detached his eyes from the young colonial officer and turned toward the holographic display in front of him detailing the position of his forces against the remnants of the Cylon Attack Force as well as a deep scan of the surrounding space. No planets of this system were able to sustain life, mostly gas giants, making this system not really interesting in an economic or strategic way for the Terran Federation. Either way from what he heard from his superiors, the Federation was ready to make their presence known in the Cyrannus Galaxy by appointing a Terran Star Base for this sector which was almost overkill against the Cylon Armada but provided the opportunity to cut time in exploring the 12 colonies for survivors.
Soon the 25th fleet would help the Colonial Fleet relocate to their new world and then continue their mission of exploration, and the Admiral had a feeling his next mission would involve the Cyrannus System.
Battlestar Galactica, Orbiting the Uninhabitable Moon of a Gas Giant.
The repairs were almost completed. Thanks to the Terran Engineers, the Cold Fusion Reactors were online and provided almost double the power the Tylium Generators provided before while taking half the space and did not need any fuel to function.
The parts for the new Jump Drive were being tested as well before fully bringing them online in the system in coordination with a new navigational computer provided by the Terrans with a powerful firewall and even disconnected from any network offered a calculation power 1 000 times more powerful than the latest Colonial Navigation Computers installed aboard the Mercury Class Battlestar.
From what Captain Kelly told him, the new Computer permitted the Galactica to jump with almost a full 100 certainty and to the meter which was unheard of in the Colonial history.
Moreover, the factories aboard the General's Glory had provided them with new armor plating for the hull in an unknown alloy, so hard that M. Tyrol had doubts a nuclear explosion might damage it, and so light that only a team of 2 was necessary to install it instead of the usual 10 men team, drastically reducing the repairs time.
All in all, the Galactica was even more powerful than the time it exited the Picon Headquarters 40 years before.
But right now, Bill Adama was worried.
The Engineers were finalizing the last adjustments to the Jump drive and no Cylon Base stars were detected by the DRADIS and even if they were attacked even without the means to escape, they still had the protection from the Heavy Carrier Avatar of Hope and his impressive contingent of Arrows.
No what worried him were more the consequences of the revelations his old friend Colonel Tigh would spring on them when they would rejoin New Kobol.
Even now, he still could not wrap his mind around the fact that his oldest and best friend could be a Cylon Skin Job. More importantly if the Cylons had the technology at the time of his first meeting with Tigh, then it meant that every one was a suspect and not only new faces.
Preparing to leave his quarters in direction to the CIC he was startled to hear the PA with the voice of Lieutenant Dualla announcing a DRADIS contact and requesting his presence.
After running to rejoin the CIC in time he asked Captain Kelly for a Status Report while at the same time fixing his eyes on the DRADIS overhead displays.
Kelly came standing in front of the Admiral, reporting everything in a calm manner "Sir, the DRADIS just detected 4 Basestars that jumped ahead of us in our previously known position, and deployed several hundred raiders to attack us. Apparently they did not detect the Avatar of Hope and Rear Admiral Trodat decided to use this to her advantage by cloaking her ship to deploy her Arrows directly on top of them while the Basestars deploy their Raiders against us. I ordered the deployment of the Vipers and to ready the main batteries to fire immediately as soon as the Cylons enter our range of fire. The Avatar is almost ready to launch her Arrows and report that 2 of the Base stars are severely damaged, a result I think of the Strike by Admiral Delterre."
Nodding to Kelly, the Admiral turned toward Lieutenant Dualla" Dee, did Colonel Tigh give an update on the repairs on the Jump Drive?"
"Yes Sir, he called when he heard the PA to announce that he thinks the drive would be ready in 30 minutes give or take. But since the drive is still in the test phase he recommends making only a small jump first for test before trying a jump towards the fleet."
"Very well, send a message to our birds to not engage the Raiders until they pose a threat, no need to make them perceive us as a threat and attack us before we are ready. We might gain a few minutes like that to help Tigh finish is repairs. Let the Avatar deal with them, they are better equipped to handle such a number of Raiders."
Returning his gaze toward the DRADIS monitors he watched the situation unravel.
Space, Orbiting the Uninhabitable Moon of a Gas Giant.
The Base Stars approached at maximum speed toward the Galactica, confident in their victory against an immobile and inferior opponent, watching him deploy his contingent of Vipers against the swarm of Raiders that opposed them.
As they were ready to open fire onto the Galactica, almost a hundred Raiders suddenly exploded in balls of flames under the fire seemingly from nowhere.
At this moment hell fire rained on all of their forces, decimating their Raiders as small ships appeared, targeting their Raiders and Capital ships.
On their sensors, a massive ship appeared behind, dwarfing them in size with its crescent shape. The Base Stars, seeing their new opponent turned their main canon toward the newest arrival and opened fire, momentarily forgetting the Galactica in the face of this enemy they now recognized as a Terran Ship only to be again astonished to see their target protected by an energy shield.
Like a swarm of angry bees protecting their queen, 2 formations of 50 Arrows attacked the 2 damaged Base Stars, finishing them in a green rain of laser fire while the Raiders resorted to their Kamikaze tactics but failed thanks to the point defense laser system installed in the Avatar of Hope.
The Arrows were making quick work of the remaining raiders engaging them in dog fights and overcoming them with their lasers while their projectile weapons were shrugged off by the small but very fast and maneuverable ships fighters.
Overcome by the Laser bolts raining on him by the 150 Arrows that had taken him for target, one of the last Base Stars lights turned dark and stopped maneuvering when his power generators were stroked. The last Base Star, seeing his companion disabled decided to cut his losses and jump when he was suddenly attacked from behind by the forgotten Galactica which opened his batteries against him. Caught in between two fires, the last Base Star was destroyed, his Tylium factory leaking Tylium in his systems and igniting in one final explosion.
With the last Raiders destroyed by the Arrows, the area was finally secured and the mop up could begin commencing with the disabled Cylon Base Star, a potential mine of information for the Terran Federation on the operations of the Cylon Armada and for the study of their technologies.
Battlestar Galactica, Orbiting the Uninhabitable Moon of a Gas Giant.
After the destruction of the last Base Star, Admiral Adama called the Avatar of Hope to speak with its commanding officer, Rear Admiral Trodat.
"Admiral, congratulations on your victory. Your Arrows are really impressive fighters and as an old Viper pilot I think I can speak in the name of my pilots to say that we wouldn't mind a little ride in one of them."
Voice filled with mirth, Rear Admiral Trodat responded "Thank you Admiral, I will forward your congratulations to my pilots. And I am sure a ride could be organized for your pilots as soon as we arrive in New Kobol. What are your options now?"
"Colonel Tigh informed me that the Jump Drive is finally operational we will first try a small jump near your position then if everything is alright plan a long range jump toward our Fleet."
"Very well Admiral, I will wait for your first jump then we will both jump toward your fleet. Trodat out."
Turning toward Captain Kelly, he ordered the first jump to begin.
The familiar feeling of the jump drive engaging his engines was felt by everyone onboard as the ship disappeared from his spot to reappear not far from the Avatar of Hope on the other side of the system in a blink of light.
Tuning out the cheering that exploded in the CIC at the successful jump, he was ready to re contact the Avatar of Hope when the DRADIS detected the arrival of 2 ships near the Avatar, identified as Terran Dreadnoughts soon after.
Contacting Admiral Trodat he informed her of his successful jump and confirmed proceeding as planned with his next jump toward the Remnant Fleet. Admiral Trodat confirmed to him that they would follow them in Hyper Space as soon as they had confirmation that the jump was successful.
Ordering the next jump that would reunite them with their people he crossed his fingers waiting for the familiar sensation of the jump drive.
Unknown location, 100 light years from previous location.
Where before resided only the emptiness of space suddenly appeared the Galactica, protector of the Colonial Remnant Fleet. As soon as the ship materialized in front of the Fleet a cheer almost heard in space echoed in every ship witnessing this event waited by everyone. The Civilian Fleet, even under the protection of the Terran Fleet felt naked without the familiar presence of the Galactica at their side silently shielding them.
As soon as the ship appeared, Colonial One, seat of the government was moving under the orders of the President Laura Roslin to enter the massive hangar bay of the Galactica.
Entering the Hangar she came in front of Admiral William Adama standing at attention with his command crew and welcomed him and his crew back in the fleet after almost a week of absence. The cheer from the crew temporarily deafened her as she gazed warmly at everyone standing close to William Adama.
Turning toward each other she signaled him to lead the way so that they could begin a more private meeting on what happened during their absence. They departed the hangar, leaving the crew rejoicing and headed toward his private quarters while simultaneously signaling his command crew to accompany them.
They arrived 10 minutes later, and immediately started reporting to the president the improvements made to the Galactica following the repairs and the new equipment provided by the Terran Federation. Needless to say the President was impressed and more than ever sure of the decision they had made to join the Terran Federation.
Finalizing the meeting they received the report from the CIC of the arrival of the 195th squadron and the General's Glory. Hearing this information they decided to not postpone further the last leg of their journey and to make preparation to start the jump procedure towards New Kobol and their new future. The longer they stayed in a system the more chance the Cylons had to found them and while they still had the protection of the 25th Fleet, they preferred to not tempt the gods by being foolish.
1 week later, in orbit around New Kobol.
It was a vast world, filled with life in its great forests and oceans. A large structure was orbiting the planet, one of the newest Hovering Cities delivered from Vis Uban 2 days before. A team was currently installing a Space Stargate used for transportation by ships not equipped with a hyper space drive.
The Stargate Network had greatly changed since the end of the Goa'oulds and the creation of the Terran Federation. While before Stargates were left unprotected from unwanted visitors, the Terran Federation needed a way to secure the Stargate of their member worlds and allies from external threat without housing the Stargate in a military facility like done previously. Taking a page from the book of one of their enemies, Anubis, the Terran Scientist replicated the security system from the planet where he conducted his genetic experiments by introducing the necessity to provide a code to dial the gate or being redirected to another world. In addition to this security measure, every place were a Stargate was installed was equipped with sensors detecting weapons and a special field disabling them inspired by the Tollan. The Space Stargates were protected by the Satellite System that also protected the planet. If the Satellites detected any unusual activity it would target the Stargate and could eventually destroy it.
As the Technicians were finishing the installation of the Stargate several dozen ships appeared in orbit of the planet startling the technicians in regaining their ship.
Minutes later a hyper space window opened throwing out the 25th Fleet next to the previous fleet making space in orbit of the planet rather crowed with more than 50 ships.
Onboard every Colonial ship, images of their new world appeared in front of them. The Hovering city still in orbit waiting for their arrival appeared gigantic in comparison to the Galactica and marveled people as they could see through the transparent shield the buildings tall and small with many individual houses and gardens doting the City.
Faced with such wonders only one thought echoed in the mind of each colonial survivor: We are Home.
Terran Star Base:
The Terran Star Base is a heavily fortified fortress placed in deep space missions where a constant military presence is needed.
Since the Terran Federation was always reticent in the idea of placing military installations in inhabited planets, the Star bases were designed to be totally independent resource wise and fully capable to defend itself without the need for the Terran Federation to maintain a fleet in proximity.
The Star Base has a diameter of 20 kilometers with a height of 6 kilometers arrayed in several plateaus, each one delimited for a specific purpose as well as several hangars capable to repair a Dreadnought Size Ship. The Star base, like the Dreadnoughts poses a living zone where the civilian and military personnel and their families live with every comfort available (artificial sunlight, gardens, artificial lakes, markets …). A Stargate is also present in the Star Base.
The Star Base possesses a shield as powerful as the ones protecting the City Ships. The Star Base as a limited capability to move excepting hyperspace generators.
It is powered by three ZPM with several spares left in storage in case of emergency.
For a visual, imagine a double sided City Ship in the form of a circle, not a snow flake. Double sided meaning that both sides of the base plateau is used instead of one side in the case of the City Ships.
Capacity:
-live zone: 200 000
-Training camp and Troopers barracks: 150 000
Armament:
-16 drone Platforms
-22 ion particle cannons
-Contingent of 1 000 Arrows
-Contingent of 500 Puddle Jumpers
-Contingent of 2 Grand Fishers ships
-Contingent of 20 Fishers Ships
-Contingent of 100 Marauders Ships
Personnel:
-100 000 Terran Space Troopers
-2 000 Terran Special Forces
Terran Space Troopers:
-Combat Gear: Form fitting suit with armor resistant to energy and projectile weapons on the torso, legs and shoulders. Helmet with breathing apparatus in the mask to filter gazes and augment the oxygen income for the trooper.
Left armband equipped with a shield generator as well as a nanite system which augments the physical attributes of the trooper by 3 and help for his injuries.
Right armband equipped with an energy weapon with multiple settings from low for stunning to High for enemy bombardment.
Each piece is genetically coded for Terran Space Troopers personnel.
Uniform: Dark Brown Leather vest with Khakis pants and grade insignias displayed on the shoulders.
Terran Special Forces:
The Special Forces are a special unit reserved for operations in enemy and unknown territory. Their missions have multiple objectives from exploration to infiltration without any limit of time. Their training is very specific as they are not only trained in combat operations but also in diplomacy, galactic history, archeology and technologies.
They use the same gear as the Terran Space Troopers but their armbands have some amelioration like a phase module and shoulder pads that contain concealable weapons, in one a small plasma canon and a particle canon in the other. More, their helmet is equipped with a sensor system capable to map their surroundings as well as detect any life forms in 100 meters.
They wear a red version of the Terran Space Trooper Uniform as well as their combat gear which gave them the nickname of "Red Ghosts".
Vis Uban :
At the end of this chapter there is mention of the planet Vis Uban from where is coming the Hovering City. Vis Uban is the planet where the Alteran were planning to build their new capital destined to be the crown jewel of their empire but unfortunately it's also the place where the plague struck first and Vis Uban was lost before even being completed.
SG1 re discovered the city from the ancient list of address Colonel O'Neill entered in the base computer and planned a trap for Anubis there.
A Colony was established there in 2025 after the complete exploration of the ruins of the city. Currently the Colony is home for a billion people, part from earth but also from several member world of the Terran Federation as well as the many refugees from the different wars.
Vis Uban is known for its orbital industrial complex specialized in the fabrication of Hovering Cities and its Academy for the training of new recruits for the Terran Space Navy.