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2-22-2014 PLANET “T” Elimination Mission

Hi Everyone,

Planning a mission of this magnitude takes research to make it believable that it could have taken place in the BSG Universe. Even though there was available information about Planet “T;” Sgt Paul “Iceworm” Oakley and Col. Keith “Leonidas” Ranson were required to work out the details before the crew of the Battlestar Raven could perform the mission. The next hurdle is to choose a date that best fits in everyone’s schedule that would like to take part of the event.

One of our goals aboard the Raven is to keep as many crew members as possible interested and active so they don’t just become a name on a roster in a fan club. Anyone can compile a list of names to give the illusion of a great place for a given set of fans to join and have fun interacting with like minded individuals. It’s much different to actually have such a place where fans truly have fun.

We will continue to strive to achieve our goal until the Battlestar Raven is a reflection of an actual Battlestar operating in the BSG Universe.

SO SAY WE ALL!!!!!

(Blackbirds One and Two - Entering Lower Atmosphere - ZIPLIP - Communicating Via Text Only)

(Blackbird One To Blackbird Two, Status?)  (Two To One - Cleared Overcast - 15 clicks From Target - Picking Up Signal Activity - Advise)

(One To Two - Read - Stand By)

(Blackbird One To Raven - Both Craft In lower. Atmosphere, And Approaching Targets -  No Detection - Request  Permission To Arm Weapons)

(Raven To Blackbirds - You Are Cleared To Arm - Commence Attack When ready - Good Luck)

(One To Two - Weapons Hot - Distance To Target - 10 Clicks And Closing - No Detection From Ground)

(Two To One - Weapons Hot - Target Closing -No Detection - 7 Clicks)

(One To Two - 5 clicks - Stand By -------FIRE!) (This Is Two----Missiles Away!)

BOTH COMMUNICATIONS ARRAYS HIT AND DESTROYED

 (BLACKBIRD ONE TO TWO - TARGET TRASHED)  (TWO TO ONE - TARGET HIT AND BURNING)

 (TWO TO ONE - SOME FLAK COMING UP!!) (ROGER, TWO - LET'S GET THE FRAK OUT OF HERE!!)

(BLACKBIRDS TO RAVEN - BOTH TARGETS DESTROYED -  RECEIVING FLAK - ARE EGRESSING - SUGGEST YOU SEND IN NEXT STRIKE NOW!)

 (Roger That, Blackbirds!)

• BGen Bill Mills CDFXO5th Fleet

BGen. Mills Reporting..........

• 8:18 PM
• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Welcome General!

• BGen Bill Mills CDFXO5th Fleet

Thank you glad to be here

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Just going thru the final mission readiness documents, looks like all is in order

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

OK SPARTANS! EVERYBODY GET IT TOGETHER!

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Pre mission briefing soon CAG?

• 9:29 PM
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Right Now: People You Have Read The Plans, Saw The Intel, And Seen The Photos; We Know What's At Stake Here! So, Just Concentrate on Your Job, And We'll Make It Through!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

CIC, Iceworm. Team One and equipment loaded in assigned Raptors. Mission ready.

• MSgt Stephen "Boogman" Sardeson

Team Two is manned and ready standing by to board assigned Raptor.

• BGen Bill Mills CDFXO5th Fleet

5th fleet on stand by for back up if needed.

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Once More, Here's What Will Happen: Once The Hammers And Minotaur’s Take Out The Cylon Defenses, The MARDET Will Plant Nukes In The Mouth Of Each Volcano, Then Leave; When All Is Clear, The Nukes Will Go Off; Then We Will Get Out; The Raven Will Finish The Job; Questions?

• 9:33 PM
• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Copy that CAG, Raven CIC and stations are manned and ready for our 2200 kickoff

• Me

Flying Tiger's standing by CAG Sir awaiting your word to strike!!!

• BGen Bill Mills CDFXO5th Fleet

No questions here CAG Good hunting to all.......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

And, Again, If Anybody Just Happens To Get Shot Down, SAR Must Pick Them Up FAST! Can't waste Time Here!

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Iceworm, we will relay info to your SAR team in the event they are needed

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Copy

• 9:37 PM
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

I Think We Are Ready To Saddle Up Now, Kreios

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Anyone take advantage of the Cook's special meal tonight?

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Hed A Bite, However Not Rememberable!

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

he does what he can with that algae

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG TO SHOOTERS, PREPARE FOR LAUNCH

• 9:41 PM
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

MAKE SYRE ALL CHECKLISTS ARE COMPLETE

• 9:42 PM
• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Squadrons please report in with your pilot ready reports

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

SPARTANS REPORT ALL ACCOUNTED FOR

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Copy that CAG!

·         Comms are up, DRADIS is clear

• 9:45 PM
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

ALL MISSION RAPTORS CLOSE HATCHES AND PREPARE FOR LAUNCH; PILOTS, MAN YOUR PLANES, PREPARE TUBES

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

CAG, you have the ball, good hunting

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG LAUNCHING NOW

• 9:47 PM
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

JESTER LAUNCHING

• BGen Bill Mills CDFXO5th Fleet

SSR-05 Rampart Dradis scanning for any raiders that may be dispatched after attack......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

RED DOG LAUNCHING

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Copy that Rampart Actual, let’s hope we have the element of surprise

• Me

Tiger's squadron, get your Pre-flight checks complete and be ready for launch when the word is given.

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

RASCAL LAUNCHING

• LTJG Eric "Hitman" Morelli

Roger that Captain.

• Ens. Francois “Deathstroke” Cote

Roger that Captain

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG TO RAVEN CLEAR HAMMERS AND MINOTAURS FOR LAUNCH

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Copy that CAG...

·         Hammer squadron... cleared to launch

·         Minotaur squadron, cleared to launch

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

MARDET TEAMS ARE TO LAUNCH AS SOON AS STRIKE FORCE IS CLEAR

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Copy

• MSgt Stephen "Boogman" Sardeson

MARDET 2 Standing by

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(HAMMER LEADER TO CAG, LAUNCHING NOW)

·         Copy

·         (MINOTAURS IN TUBES READY TO GO)

·         FLYING TIGERS,YOU ARE CLEAR TO LAUNCH WHEN READY

• Me

Roger that CAG Sir…..

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Flying Tigers.... you are cleared to launch once the last bird is away from the Minotaur’s

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

PERSEUS, FOLLOW WHEN TIGERS ARE CLEAR

• Me

OK tiger's lets shred some chrome!!!!!!!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(PERSEUS ABOUT TO LAUNCH)

• Me

FireFox is now fully automated....just make sure it's powered up and let her rip....

• LTJG Eric "Hitman" Morelli

Roger that Raven. ...... Launching  now.

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Raven to CAG..... DRADIS is still clear... you have surprise on your side

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Roger that Capt. Sir!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

ROGER THAT RAVEN

• Ens. Francois “Deathstroke” Cote

Firefox is powered up Launching in 3..2..1 Launch

• Me

Launching.....Now, I'm away.....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(PERSEUS TO CAG, WE ARE DEPLOYED)

• BGen Bill Mills CDFXO5th Fleet

Dradis clear in the 5th

• Me

OK tiger's let’s get into formation…..Over...

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Copy that General! We caught them this time

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

CIC, request launch clearance for Raptors

• Ens. Francois “Deathstroke” Cote

Copy that sir getting into formation

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

MARDET raptors, you are cleared for launch

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Roger that, in formation!

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Happy hunting!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Launching Team 1

• LTJG Eric "Hitman" Morelli

Roger that. Flight 2 high and tight!

• BGen Bill Mills CDFXO5th Fleet

Simper Fi Marines

• MSgt Stephen "Boogman" Sardeson

Launching Team 2

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

99 SPARTANS,CENTER,TRIPLE DIAMOND,99TIGERS,FINGER FOUR,RIGHT FLANK,99PERSEUS,ARROW,LEFT

• MSgt Stephen "Boogman" Sardeson

Semper Fi, General!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

OOHRAH

• Me

OK Tiger's we own the sky!!!!

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Go get em Ravens!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG TO HAMMERS AND MINOTAURS, BEGIN ATTACK

• MSgt Stephen "Boogman" Sardeson

*how did I get a shopping link in this chat?*

• Me

Copy that OX.....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Cylon jamming

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(HAMMER LEADER<COPY)

·         (316 HAMMER LEAD, ANYTHING ON DRADIS?)

·         (NEGATIVE)

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Raven to hanger deck, lets turn and burn and get the landing bay ready for the return trip

• Capt. Juan (blindsword) Lopez

Flight tactical; ready for combat retrieval...sub orbital jump on stand by

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Stick with Team 1 and 2

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(HAMER LEAD TO MINOTAUR LEAD, HOLD POSITION WHILE WE GET TARGET FIX) (COPY)

·         (THUNDERSTRIKE TO HAMMER LEAD,TARGET SIGHTED)

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Actual to Raven pilots & Marines, happy hunting and I want everyone to return from this mission!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(STORM BREAKER, TARGET LOCK)

·         (HAMMER LEAD TO FLIGHT,WEAPONS HOT,FIRE)

·         CAG TO TIGERS AND PERSEUS, HOLD POSITIONS, EYES OUT!

• Me

Copy that CAG Sir!!!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(MJOLINR, FIRING HARM’s)

·         (CYLON RADAR GONE!)

·         (BOY BAND, SEE SOME TIN HEADS!)

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

CAG, are you seeing anything out of the ordinary out there?

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(RAPTOR 320 TO CAG, DRADIS CONTACT)

·         WHAT"S THE COUNT, 320?

·         (SPARROWS, 100 PLUS!)

• Me
• I'm picking that up as well, Dradis starting to light up.....holding position.....Over
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG TO RAVEN, THE ARE COMING

• MSgt Stephen "Boogman" Sardeson

*mutters: Frackin' pucker factor*

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

If they get thru to us we have our guns ready

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(HAMMER LEADER, ANOTHER SAM GONE BYE BYE!)

·         (MINOTAUR SECT @< ON YOUR THREE HIGH!)

·         CAG TO FLIGHT WEAPONS HOT, LET’S GO!

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

raven actual to rampart actual, anything on your DRADIS?

• BGen Bill Mills CDFXO5th Fleet

Rampart Actual to Raven........Dradis is picking up 200 Raiders heading you way. We will hold them off them will not pass our lines....

• Steve "Kreios" Tweed

Roger that Rampart... thanks for the cover

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(PRSEUS FOUR, SIX ON THE NOON!)

·         SPARTAN SECTION TWO, THREE LOW, WATCH OUT!

·         (TANK GIRL TO HAMMER LEAD, A TURKEY COPMING YOUR WAY!)

·         (SEE IT!)