Chapter 17 - Final Preparations - Part 2
TN:- Almost there just a little more information and back story and the fun begins
CIC Mercury Class Battlestar Rycon - 3 Months Before the Fall
Leo was sitting in his chair overlooking the Rycon CIC as he contemplated anything he might have missed as the available time became less and less. He went over the checklist in his head and as far as he could see he hasn't missed anything but that is why he has Louise as although a little more than a normal human he is still human after all.
"Sir, we are receiving a flash message stating that we need to be aware that several ghost contacts have been detected near the Cylon side of the armistice line but none of them have been verified as of yet." Reported the comms officer.
Leo looked over the report after being handed the printout. "Very well Send confirmation of receipt of report and confirm that we will keep an eye out for any of these ghost contacts."
"Yes sir." The comm officer went back to doing his job as Leo contemplated these ghost readings and figured they were the Cylon ships getting into position ready to attack in a few months. Leo went back to checking and double checking his plans in his head as things went back to normal.
Cylon Virtual World - 1 Month Before the Fall
John Cavil sat at the head of the table as the final meeting of the leading copies of each model went over the final preparations for their attack in 1 month's time on the day of infamy in Cylon history.
"So is everything in position and ready to commence the PLAN." Cavil asked the others.
The Two stood up and reported that everything was ready and in position ready to launch the attack on time.
The Three did the same but when the Four stood up he started on his report. "We have completed all primary objectives. We are just waiting on a few of the secondary targets to be in position ready to secure the scientific assets we need for our research plans after the attack but all should be ready by the time of the attack."
John frowned but tried to keep his cool as now wasn't the best time to box a model especially so close to the culmination of so many of his plans. "Just get it done, we don't have the option to delay the attack as God's plan must be enacted for the future of our race." John then watched him sit back down then he indicated for the next model to report.
The Five stood up and reported that there agents are in place in all news and broadcast agencies and he has copies of himself in place in most press groups following all the important individuals so will be ready to finish them off if they are not caught in the initial attack.
The Six then stood up as the Five sat and reported. "95% of the fleet's active battlestars have the CNP installed including all their vipers and raptors we also have over 90% of the support ships updated with the CNP as well. The only problem we had was the reserve fleet units and those in the depots as we had no good reason to update their systems that would stand up to scrutiny." She waited for any response but got none so she continued. "We also have full access to the defense mainframe on every colony and have infiltrators in place to take out those who have the access codes to override the security lockout so they can't put them into manual control."
The Six sat down and waited for John to make a comment but he was silent and directed the Eight to make her report so the Eight stood up and reported that her copies were in place to be close by troublesome officers who could lead any surviving ships in resistance and cause them headaches."
John sat in silence as the other models waited on him and he finally spoke. "So everything is in place for the most part and given the month till the planned attack we can finish preparing everything so the PLAN is to go ahead on Armistice day and a day that has existed in infamy in our races history will be wiped clean with the colonies complete fall and eradication." He then continued. "Once the initial attack is over i will see you all aboard the command base star so don't make any mistakes and finish your jobs."
He then leaves the Cylon Virtual network and the rest follow suit after saying goodbye to the other models.
Admirals Quarters Battlestar Rycon - 1 Week Before the Fall
Leo sat in his quarters going over the last of the paperwork needed to officially have his crew's families visit for Armistice day and the contracts needed for the circus ships to entertain them. Also included was the paperwork for another of his pet projects which was to have to have extra supply ships and fuel ships added to his Fleet group in response to a mission issued to him for an extended operational time and he was hoping to have them here before the attack to give him the resources needed to maintain there fleet without having to move resources from his waypoint stations straight away.
He was just finishing up when there was a knock on his quarters hatch. "Yes, what is it?"
The Marine guard popped his head in and reported. "Sir, There is a Scott Granger here to see you sir."
Leo answered. "Yes, Let him in and I'm not to be disturbed unless the world is ending."
"Yes, Sir." The Marine then directed the guest in and closed the door behind the guest and stood in front of the door at attention.
Inside the room Leo directed his guest to sit and then pulled out a sheet of paper and handed it to Scott. "This is the list of people I need you to have invited to my private yacht for a private Armistice day celebration and they are to either get there willingly or if they decline they are to be taken forcibly but without harming them." The man looked at the list and noticed most of the names were either Adama or Nagala with a few who had the maiden name of the two families.
"Yes sir i can have my unit do this sir do we have locations on these people such as homes and work and schools." Leo confirmed and indicated the file. "That's perfect sir, I will get right on it and have people in place to do the work the night before Armistice day."
Leo thanked him then let him leave. Leo wasn't sure if his extended family would forgive him but he needed to save as many of them as he could. He had already had any and all members who were serving in the colonial fleet or marines transferred to his fleet group by pulling some strings but hadn't actually gone to them yet to avoid having to answer questions. He has also tried to do his best for any of the others serving in his fleet by transferring directly related family members such as sisters and brothers to his fleet group just on different ships but he knew he wasn't going to get them all.
After his Guest had left he went back to doing the paperwork needed including moving some repair crews and new jump drives that were purpose built to Ragnar Anchorage to repair and upgrade the station back to the level it was during the first Cylon war and making it ready to take up its previous role as a mobile dockyard. He hoped that by doing this he can give the colonials a production base for ships and weapons going forward as he was under no delusion that the colonials will want to continue the fight but he was doing his best to keep the majority of his colonies forces and resources out of it especially when it came to the offensive side.
CIC Battlestar Rycon - 12 Hours Before the Fall
Leo once again sat in his chair watching the CIC as the night shift was finishing its time on duty when the XO of the ship walked up. "Sir, is there any problem as it's awfully early sir." You could tell the XO wanted to ask why he was there without having to ask the actual question.
Leo looked at him and said. "I have this feeling in my gut that something is going to happen today, i don't know what and i don't know by who but just something." Leo was giving him a little warning without actually saying anything.
The XO was taken aback at what Leo was saying then replied. "Well sire everything has gone to plan with the families arriving on time and safely. The other supply ship that where due to join us arrived early a few hours ago and the circus ships are due to arrive in 90 minutes so everything is fine within our dradis range sir."
Leo decided to give him another push. "Did we get any more information about those ghost contacts near the armistice line?"
The XO replied. "No sir but there have been some other ghost contacts towards the galactic south and west as well but when a ship was sent to find out what the contacts where they disappeared so was taken as a faulty reading."
Leo looked thoughtful and asked. "Have we been having any of these Ghost signals on our scanners?"
"No sir we haven't had any readings ourselves." Replied the XO.
"Col Lewis, I need you to have a message sent to all ships that I want all commanding officers aboard in 6 hours for a briefing before the day's festivities start." Ordered Leo
Col Smith had a moment where he wanted to ask why but then his training kicked in and he went to do as ordered.
It was 6 hours later the meeting room was full of ship captains of various ranks based on ship class. There was also a representative of the civilian ships that are with the fleet and the person in charge of the support element that is with his fleet group.
"Ok, you're all here to have a quick discussion on the way we're going to run today so that we don't have any problems at the last minute." He waited for them all to acknowledge why they were there then carried on. "So the way I want to set up is to have the civilian and support ships in the center with the battlestars taking up position at the compass points and the rest of the escort ships taking up position around them. More detailed coordinates will be sent over by radio as we direct this dance. Any questions."
The civilian representative made his presence known with a question. "Admiral, is there a reason for this?"
Leo looked at him and decided to give warning but not cause a panic. "Well nothing for definite but between my gut and the ghost contacts that are being reported at the edges in three directions of colonial space im doing this more out of caution than actual evidence." He then looked at the room in general. "As you all know i like to air on the side of caution and my gut has not proven me wrong yet so don't let your guard down just because it's a day of celebration. Any more questions."
No one stood up and Leo then handed out a file to each of the captains and reps. "This file contains instructions on what to do if you are separated from the fleet at any point. Also if anything does happen we cannot in good conscience fight with the civilians here so we will first make our way to Ragnar Anchorage and have the civilians stationed there while we do our job."
He received affirmatives from everyone present so he sent them on their way. He then went back to the CIC to wait for the fireworks to start.
Caprica - President's Office - 1 Hour Before the Fall
The President had just finished up with his official address for Armistice day when in walked his secretary and an officer of the colonial fleet.
Before the secretary could say anything the officer saluted and said. "Sir we have lost signal with Armistice station and have also lost signal with several of the outlying fleet groups so we are asking you to move yourself and any cabinet members to the presidential bunker immediately." Once he was finished he indicated to the marines waiting out in the outer office and they came in and took Adar by his arms and took him out of the building to a waiting raptor that would take him to the presidential bunker outside the city.
He was manhandled and pushed and pulled until they had made it to the control room of the bunker where more reports of lost contact or ghost contacts on long range scans were being made and he turned to his fleet liaison officer Admiral Stokes. "Can you tell me what is happening."
The Admiral Turned to the President and replied. "As far as i can tell from what reports we have is that we are under attack by an unknown force and that's all we got because as soon as unknown contacts are reported we lose all signal with the units reporting them."
Adar was shocked and panicked when told that they were under attack...
TN:- The next chapter will start the fall of the colonies