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On the morrow comes the harbinger of GREAT DARKNESS. Before and after crimson twins bring messages of blood, death, darkness, and doom.  You have been warned...

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  "Hello,

 I'm Ernie Miller and as the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Adminstrator of Colonial Affairs,
 
 I welcome you on behalf of the leadership of the BFC.

 Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you on the site"

 Welcome
 
So Say We All !!!!!!

Battlestar Raven – Coming to Comicpalooza Houston – May 22-25

Building up to the big Galacticon 4 show in Seattle, the Raven Battle Group Crew will have booths at Comicpalooza Houston on May 22-25. Command Staff, Pilots, Cylons, Colonial Marines, villainous prisoners, and cosplayers from Classic and Re-imagined Series will be on hand. Memorabilia will be displayed, photos will be posed, give aways will be given, Galacticon 4 in Seattle will be promoted and all things Family fun will occur. Dress up, come down and join in.

http://www.comicpalooza.com/

http://battlestarfanclub.com/

http://www.galacticon.org/

https://www.facebook.com/BattlestarRavenBFC002

BSGUK Sent a Raptor to Nottingham. Chief Cocking displayed his awesome fleet models.

This was a very busy show last year and had moved to a bigger venue this time.

Marines reported "Area searched no trace of Cylons resuming patrol over "

Happy St. Patrick's Day To One And All!

Agus...Slainte Mhaith Agat!

Here Are 20 Facts About Irish Ambrosia:

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Here Are Some Useful Phrases To Remember:

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  "Hello,

 I'm Ernie Miller and as the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Adminstrator of Colonial Affairs,
 
 I welcome you on behalf of the leadership of the BFC.

 Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you on the site"

 Welcome
 
So Say We All !!!!!!

Attention on deck!

Break out the ambrosia and raise your glasses in a toast!

Happy Birthday Dan Allan! So Say We ALL!

:o)

1st of March a little trip in the Raptor up to the north east to a great Con that's getting bigger all the time Phil took his fleet Darren came in his awesome warrior Tracey Six was rocking the red dress Colin was in his full marine for the first time and I rolled up in my new viper jacket with the cadet chief and Starbuck.

Here are some pics.

Despite The Obvious Hazards Posed by the Environment of the Area, This Mission was A Success,and then some.

The Raven was Tasked to Shut Down a Working Tylium Mine,Operated by the Cylons,and, In the Process, retrieve Equipment,and Ship Colors from the Last casualties of the First Cylon War; We Also Accidentally Stumbled upon A Cylon Experiment in Development.

The Raven Sent Three MARDET Teams to the derelict Battlestars THETIS and IBLIS, All that remained of the Last Colonial Military Operation Before the Armistice was Finalized and Took Effect; The Marines were to recover the Logs,records,and Ship Colors,plus whatever Usable Equipment they Could find; The Raven was Also Standing by To Destroy the Last Operational Tylium Mine on the Planet,Known as 'Green Haze'; The Name Given Because the Planet was Enveloped in EM Radiation from the Nearby System.

In Next Sector,Three Battlestars,Plus Support Vessels,were Diverting the Cylon Task Force Away From the Recovery operation; The Raven's Air wing Took care of the Remaining Enemy Resistance While the Marines Accomplished their Task; However,The Marines Did Encounter Centurions on the Battlestar Wrecks, But Managed to Accomplish Their Mission With Light Casualties; A Enemy Base Star Did Make an Appearance,But was Quickly Dealt With; After All Aircraft had Been Recovered, The Raven Launched A Nuclear Weapon to the Mine,Then Withdrew Before the Enemy Reinforcements Returned.

 The Final Count Is that At Least 35 Tons Of Equipment was Recovered; After Decontamination, It will be Put into Service in Reserve Capacity; What Could Not Be Re-Used will Be Recycled.

The Logs Of the THETIS and IBLIS have been Placed into the Colonial Military Archives for Study; Their Colors Have Been Officially Retired in Accordance with Fleet Regulation.

Now, For what We found out: According to Data Recovered with the Equipment,The Cylons were Using the THETIS as A Scientific Base; They were Researching The Uses of EM Radiation in Certain Materials,Including Tylium; Since Cylon Silica Pathways are Quite Vulnerable to That Type of Radiation, It can Be Assumed that no Human Model Cylons have spent Extended Periods there; They Obviously have the Newer Centurions Operating the Base Exclusively.

  The Information is Still Being Studied;Certain Details are Classified for the Time Being; However,This  Might just mean the Cylons are Looking into other Materials to Use as Weapons.

  Whatever They are trying to Brew up Next, the Fleet will Be Ready! So say we All!

                                                                            (signed)

                                                                 Col. K.A. Ranson      'Leonidas'

                                                                Commander Air Group,BFC-002

This past weekend, I was proud to take the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club into the fray of the Long Beach Comic Expo.

That event of course was darkened by the passing of the great Leonard Nimoy.

At the beginning of the show a call came over the loud speaker asking for a minute of silence in honor of Mr. Nimoy & to raise all hands in the salute of Vulcan.

Thousands of people immediately fell mute in the great hall...there was no sound as every hand was raised in the familiar gesture...all hands, those of the fans of Star Trek, those of Battlestar Galactica, those of Star Wars & all the various groups.

To the left of me Luciana Carro's hand was raised & to my right Kathy Coleman's hand was raised as well and there was utter and complete silence.

That stillness passed and then the hall erupted into a full minute of thunderous applause for Leonard.

I can tell all of you that it was remarkable and choked with emotion...maybe not the Vulcan thing, but certainly the most human thing.

Leonard Nimoy was a pivot in the the history of science fiction...a man was set and influenced in the most profound ways the course of sci-fi to come in ways that could not be imagined when the character of Spock was first created.

The character of Mr. Spock on so many level's has influenced, informed and been referenced as not to be believed.

Iconic is probably the closet description I can find.

Leonard Nimoy will be missed...but we can always have the benefit of his genius.

Right now I want to pay special tribute to a bunch of great people who attended the Con and worked with us in our "special" Battlestar Galactica Fan Club corner & who we got to spend time with and share common space.

I want to thank Kathy Coleman, Luciana Carro, Richard Hatch, Alec Peters & the crew of Star Trek: Axanar as well as the fantastic Mandalorian Mercs who took the "good neighbor" policy to new levels!

Thank you all, makes doing a Con that much more fun...

Part 1 Operation Purple Green Haze:

Colonel Leonidas, Battlestar Ravens CAG asked me to plan out next mission using Episode 10 (RDM) “Hand of God” for inspiration. That episode has always been a favorite of mine, but I didn’t want our Vipers hiding inside the Movers Ship and I substituted the asteroid for a planet. Thinking about “Hand of God” made me think or a couple episodes that would add an interesting spin to the mission.

I borrowed the Green EM Radiation from (The Mini Series Night 2 Act 1) Ragnar Anchorage and the atmosphere of the planet from Episode 5 “You can’t go Home Again” that offered almost zero visibility and caused problems for the Galactica’s scanners. Lastly, I threw in the Battlestar grave yard from “Blood and Chrome” for good measure.

The mission plan was created and sent Col Leonidas for review. A few changes were decided on and the plan was finalized keeping many aspects of the original plan intact and the date was set for the last day of February.

Mission Plan and objectives:

ATTENTION ON DECK!  At Ease!

Okay Folks! This one is going to be HOT in more ways than one! Now you will know why we just got in A Supply of fresh Dosimeters last week!

EM SYSTEM

A particular Star System, about 75 km past where the Red Line is now, was A Source of Radiation Experiments for the Cylons, EM Radiation to be exact. At the outer periphery of this system was a planet rich in Tylium; It was discovered by accident by a Colonial Scout Raptor. The Quorum and Fleet Admiralty after much debate decided to take a gamble and seize this Fuel source before the Armistice could be finalized.

Even though this system is heavily clouded in EM Radiation, which is fatal to the Cylons' Silica Pathways, and yet harmful to Humans via Long-Term Exposure was worth the risk in exchange for establishing the Armistice line further out and grabbing the much needed Fuel Source.

 A Fleet of 10 Battlestars and support vessels was assembled. They were confident that they could grab this planet for the Colonies quick and easy. When they arrived, they were in for A very rude awakening.

 A MASSIVE Cylon Fleet awaited them, somehow hidden from the DRADIS Technology at the time (Since then the shortcoming has been corrected). The results were horrific, pretty much like an Earth General by the name of Custer.

Needless to say, we had to cut our losses and get the hell out of there. Only two Battlestars made it home leaving behind a “Battlestar Graveyard.” Shortly afterward, the Armistice and Red Line that came with it was established.

 Time had indeed passed since then; the Cylons had exploited the Tylium source while Improving on themselves and their weaponry; however, the Universe we live in is chock full of quirks. A Rouge Asteroid from out of nowhere decided to pay the Cylon Garrison at the Tylium planet a visit (One of our Remote Unmanned Intel Probes was Lucky to Capture images and transmit them back to us before being annihilated by the accompanying shock wave).

This plus a Gravitational Shift (Thanks to a Supernova estimated about 50 light years Beyond) pushed the Planet approximately 20 Kilometers closer to the Red line, out of the system and, actually took some of the Battlestar Graveyard with it. After the dust settled the Cylons decided to take what was left of the Tylium and pull back fearing we might get A closer look at what they were doing.

There are clearly visible amounts of EM Radiation present; weak but still hazardous to Humans. The Cylons are now down to the last Tylium deposit on the Planet and they’re trying to take all they can before bugging out.

We have recently identified the two Battlestars from the Graveyard that were pulled away with the Planet: Battlestar Thetis the Flagship of the Lost Fleet clearly broken, but mostly intact and the Battlestar Iblis. Nothing left but her forward and mid-section along with assorted debris.

So, this brings us to the present. Our objectives are: First, dispatch teams to both Battlestar wrecks not only to recover usable equipment, but also each Ship's Colors so they may be Officially Retired with Honors. Then once the recovery process is finished, to destroy the last Tylium Mine the Cylons are presently mining. The more Tylium we deny the enemy the harder it will be for them to conduct operations against the Colonial Fleet and thereby weaken our defenses.

The Raven herself will carry out this Operation. In the meantime, a group of Battlestars, the Atlantia, Eternal and Themistocles (One of the Survivors of the First Mission to Green Haze), along with escorts, will engage the Cylon Task Force stationed near the planet. In an adjacent sector as a diversion to keep the Cylons occupied while the Raven conducts this 'Grab 'N' Go' Operation. Then we pull out and launch a Nuke to destroy the Tylium Mine.

However, I must caution everybody again, there are remain levels of EM Radiation not just on the Planet but in the Battlestar wrecks themselves. That’s why “EVERYBODY” being deployed either to the wrecks or in the air will carry two “DOSIMETERS” to make sure nobody gets zapped with a heavy dose of radiation. Sick Bay will be standing by with Anti-Radiation Meds to be Safe and after we return to the Raven, “Strict Decontamination Procedures Will be Followed.”

  Now, the Order of Battle:

Spartan Squadron, Flying Tigers Squadron and Perseus Squadron will be the CAP (Combat Air Patrol). Hammers Squadron, Strike Raptors and all, will be hovering in Mobile Position One in case a Basestar or two jump in. Minotaur Squadron will cover the MARDET Teams to and during the Recovery Operation.

MARDET One Sgt. “Iceworm” Oakley, Battlestar Thetis front section: Raptors 322, 325 and Shuttle 16.

MARDET Two Capt. “Blindsword” Lopez, Battlestar Thetis Rear section: Raptors 327, 329 and Shuttle 12.

MARDET Three Corp. “Skyblaster” Hillman, Battlestar Iblis Raptors 330, 332 and Shuttle 7.

Reserves: Raptors 331,335 and 350M

DRADIS: Raptors 316, 347, 318 and 345.

SAR: Raptors 343, 317,319 and 320.

Raptor 338 will be Monitoring Radiation Levels during the Operation.

Any changes or adjustments will be made as needed depending on what takes place during the Operation.

Good Hunting! So Say We All!!!

Col. K.A. RANSON   "LEONIDAS" CAG BFC-002

The Mission Begins:

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG TO SHOOTERS;Prepare to Launch Strike Wing; MARDET Teams with Minotaur Escort to Follow; Bring Blue Squadron to Alert Five Status!

• 9:35 PM
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG to MARDET Teams, Close Hatches and Prepare for Launch

• 9:45 PM
• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

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• 9:52 PM
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(RAVEN to Strike Wing, You are Cleared to Launch When ready; May the Lords of Kobol Be With you) Thank you, Raven, So Say We All!

• CAG Launching!
• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Perseus squadron, suit up and get ready for some action.

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Mardet 1 thru 3: ready for launch

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Snoopy Launching!)

• Me

Attention.....Flying Tigers perform pre-flight checks and Launch when ready......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Mickey Mouse Launching)

• Spartan Section Three to CAG, We are out of the Tubes)
• CAG TO MARDET TEAMS, Launch When Ready; Minotaur, Launch Also.
• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

MARDET launching

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Perseus, get pre-flight checklists complete, launch when ready and form up.

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Hammers Airborne)

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M1 &2, breaking for Thetis

• Me

Capt, Flight 2 ready for launch.....Flight 3 ready Sir......Flight 4 ready….Capt....5 and 6 Ready Sir.......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Spartan Section five, We are off)

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M3 breaking for Iblis

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Minotaur Six, We Have you, MARDET Three)

• Me

Tigers this is Reamer.......I'll see you out there......Launching in 3, 2, 1.....Whoosh......

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

(Perseus) Preflights complete, launching now

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Mardet to Minotaurs, have you in sight, stay tight

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Minotaur Lead, That's A Rog)

• Me

Mk-II's of Tigers squadron launching in unison........

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Minotaur Lead, That's A Rog)

• Me

Form up Tigers and look sharp......over.....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Good to see you Capt. Reamer

• Me

Roger that Capt.....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Closing on Thetis and Iblis, seem intact atmosphere in most areas

• Me

Roger that Bunny......over.....

• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

Roger that Captain

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG To Raptor 338, Begin Rad Sweep; (Roger That)

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Perseus squadron is formed up, ready for action.

• Me

The Perseus squadron is looking great......over

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

The Flying Tigers are also at their best I see!

• Me

El Cid, get in formation......over......Roger that Capt.....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(316 to CAG, Nothing on Dradis, Yet)

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

ALL MARDET Raps breach now in assigned areas, shuttles approach port landing bays and inspect for use

• Me

Hitman to Reamer.....over.....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Hammer Lead to CAG, In Mobile Position One, Standing By)

• Me

Go ahead Hitman.....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Radiation at mid range, estimate 45 mikes or more of tolerance possible

• Me

We're ready to scrap em tonight Sir......

• Roger that Hitman......You're the best......
• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Let's keep a watch on radiation levels, report any problems.

• Me

Purple Haze all in my brain, lately things don't seem the same, actin' funny but I don't know why 'scuse me while I waste this Cylon…….na na na Hey Hey……

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Minotaur Two to Cag, Approaching Rear of THETIS, Stand By)

• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

I'm ready for some scrapping

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Targets breached, coming aboard Shuttles report both port bays limited accessible

Part 2 Operation Purple Green Haze:

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

We're going to show these toasters what we're made of!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Minotaur Lead, M1 has Landed on Front of THETIS)

• Me

My Dradis is lighting UP!!!!!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Mardets, execute tech and command area search patterns

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

9#{message}amp; TO CAG,DRADIS CONTACT)

• Repeat 347?
• (DRADIS CONTACT)
• Me

Incoming Raiders at 2 O'clock High.......

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Stay sharp!

• Me

Let’s hit em hard Tigers.....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M2 M3, M1 here, booby traps at choke points follow protocols

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(SPARROWS, 100plus, Closing) CAG TO Flight, Weapons Hot, Trash 'em!

• Me

Turning to port.....hitting thrusters and climbing......

• We got them in our sights Capt.....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Perseus let's engage, weapons hot!

• Me

Let em have it......Whoosh away missiles.....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Spartan Three, Left Five !

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

FLASH FLASH: M3 reports contact, engaged

• Me

Another one bites the dust......Yeah.....Great shooting Flight 1.....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Gator, Arrow - watch your six!

• Me

Let’s come around and hit em again.....Roger that Capt.....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Spartan Six, Twelve on Two High, Waste 'em!

• Me

There's a couple 10 O'clock low.....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

CAG R332 hit by light weapons, damaged withdrawing, sitrep stable but need reserve Raptor for M3 Extraction

• Me

I see them Sir......Flight 2 diving on them.....

• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

Can never have too much scrapping.

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Guns blazing!! Got them!

• Me

Guns blazing.....I got one.....

• Great shooting Hitman.....keep it up......over.....
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAGF TO Raptor 331, Move in To Replace 332(Rog CAG, Moving In)

• Me

My Pleasure Sir......over.....

• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

Woohoo!!!! I got another!!!!

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Junkman good shot!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

CIC reports R350 inbound to M3 location. one casualty, medevac not required.

• Me

Dutchman....there's one to your starboard.....I see it Capt.....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(SNICKER,SPLASH ONE!)

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Come on Perseus, we've got this!

• Me

Turning starboard.......guns blazing......POW.....Boom.....

• Another Toaster scrapped Sir....
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Raptor 335, Stay Loose, It Might Get Heavy (Rog)

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M2 reports explosion two wia's.

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Missiles away *explosions*

• Me

Great shooting......I got one......HD-70 up his tail pipe.......Yeah......

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

More toasters on the scrap pile, great day for recycling!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Raptor 317,Standing By In case of Medvac Need)

• Me

Sparks flying.....scratch one toaster.......Yeah....

• Purple Haze all around, don't know if I'm coming up or down. Am I happy or in misery? Whatever it is, that Toaster doesn’t stand a chance…….Whoosh……Bang…..
• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M2 reports Cylon debris in bay, retrieving, loading to Shuttle

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG,SPLASH ONE!

• Me

Let’s get back into formation Tigers......over.....

• Roger Capt.....
• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

BOOM BAM!!! I got another!!!!

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Wild Thing, cover Gator! Stay sharp!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M3 has recovered Iblis logs, Flag and commissioning pennant.

• Me

There’s more jumping in Capt.....I see them....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Splash two for Bunny! Yes!!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(347 to CAG, Picking Up Base Star) Roger! Hammer Lead, That's Your cue!( Aknowledged!)

• Me

12 Raiders dead ahead......

• Launching missiles........
• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

S12 reports Raiders approaching Thetis port bay, Minotaur’s engaged.

• Me

I got one.....me too.....Count me in as well......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(MEAT LOAF, SPLASH! EAT THAT<FRAKKER!)

• Me

Great shooting Tiger's.......

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Everyone's radiation levels looking ok? Good, let's add some more scrap to the piles!

• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

Way to go Bunny!!!

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

You're doing some great flying Stargazer!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Red Dog, Look on Port, three low.

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M1 has retrieved ship logs, science logs and ship colors.

• Me

Turning to port guns blazing......There goes another.....Dust in the wind......Yeah....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Cag to M2, SITREP

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Radiation levels holding in all areas.

• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

It's all a part of being part of a great team

• Me

Watch the scrap.......it’s getting thick out here.....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Science area on Iblis depressed, R330 crew entering suited.

• Me

Capt, my Rad is getting high over.......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG to 38, RAD Report(RAD Levels Holding Within Norms, But Slightly Rising)

• Check those Dosimeters!
• Me

Copy that GreyWolf......

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Sappers all Teams, plant and set for command det with 1 hour timer back-up.

• Me

Head back to the Raven and Decon......over......Yes Sir.....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Bosster to CAG, Mine's All Black!) Get Back to the Ship For Decon, NOW! (Roger that!)

• Me

Capt.....I see a couple Turkeys on Dradis.....over......

• I see them Hitman......
• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

ALL MARDET: exit execute, exit execute

• Me

Let’s gang up on them.....

• Sounds good to me......
• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

Roger that Captain

• Me

Flight 1 and 2 turning to starboard and diving......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Hammer Lead, Moving in Strike Raptors For Shot)

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Arrow reporting sickness. Return to the Raven!

• Me

Missiles away Flight 1 and 2 .....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

R reserve arrived, loading.

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

The rest of Perseus stay sharp!

• Me

Yes Sir....whoosh.....multiple missile launches......

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

ALL MARDET signal up by Team NOW

• M2 Up
• M3 UP
• Me

Pow Pow.....sparks and scrap flying.....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Great shooting! Love watching the fireworks!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Spartan Seven, We Have A Few Running Bingo, Instructions) FALL BACK TO SHIP TO REFUEL!

• Me

Scratch two Turkeys

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Minotaur, Mardets launch in three two one.....execute execute execute

• Me

Gobble....Gobble......Hahhahahahaha

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Reamer I see you're serving roaster turkey, is it thanksgiving already?

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG TO MINOTAUR, MARDETS Egressing, Covr Back to Ship(Roger, Covering)

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

CIC n CAG. Mardet launched.

• Me

They never learn do they.....There's another bunch at our 9 O'clock......

• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

Captain I see you plucked them good

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG to M3, Get Out Now(Rog, We Just Left Deack)

• Me

Turning to starboard, missiles and guns blazing......

• Purple Haze all in my eyes, don't know if it's day or night, you've got me blowing, blowing up some Raiders is it tomorrow or just the end of Chrome Job……. na na na ya ya ya Help Me Purple Haze…….. Mercy…….
• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

CIC: sapper charges armed, transferring trigger to you in three two one....done

• Me

Great shooting Tigers.....check your ammo.....over.....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Perseus clean up your formations, let's add some more toasters to the pile

• Me

I'm getting low sir.....me too sir.....

• Make every shot count.......over.....
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Raptor 316 to CAG, Raven Reports Cylons Disengaging From Diversionary Force and Headed Here; Actual Says Wrap this Up, Quick)

• Me

You know it Sir......

• Holy Frack......Raiders jumping on our 6.....sir.....
• Whoosh.....Whoosh.....Multiple missile launches......

Part 3 Operation Purple Green Haze:

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Roger 316, Tell Raven to Have that Nuke Warmed up In the Tube (Roger Cag, Raven Reports Target Locked In)

• Me

Yeah!!!! WooooooHoooooo.......FireFox wasted them......Yeah.....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Gator is going back to the Raven from a run in with a scrap pile. Watch all the debris!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M2 M3 execute home run, report when on final. Three wia inbound to med, please advise landing bay docs

• Me

Capt.....over....

• Come in HotWire.....Over......
• Capt.....I'm out of ammo.......heading back to tha Raven......
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(HAMMER LEAD TO CAG, BASE STAR IS Crushed!) Good Work, Hammers, Fall Back to Cover MARDETS(Roger)

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

CAG have identified Base Star derelict in my immediate area, request permission to board.

• Me

Roger that Hotwire.....Decon when landed......over......Yes Sir.....Over.....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Splash! Yes!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

NEGATIVE IOceworm, Enemy Task Force Is Reported On way Here

• Me

Lets get back into formation Tigers......there's safty in numbers.....over.....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

S16, go home run now, report final, Minotaur covering.

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Woohoo!! *explosions*

• Me

I'm down to 30mm.....no more HD-70's.....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Spartan Five And Six, Tighten Up the Gap

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Copy CAG, commencing home run, Minotaur is engaged close.

• Me

The Chrome jobs don't know it......keep alert......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Prime time, We Just Waxed the Last)

• Me

Roger that Capt...

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M2 and M3 on final....call the ball

• Me

Any more Toasters Capt......

• It’s looking clear on my Dradis.....
• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

S16 on final....call the ball

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Perseus form up, anyone see anything?

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

9338 To Cag, RADF Levels Still Rising) Understood, CAG TO FLIGHT, RETURN TO SHIP,REPEAT RETURN TO SHIP, Spartan Three Cover Rear(Roger)

• Me

Watch it everyone.....keep your eyes open.....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

CAG R322 R355 plus Minotaur’s coming in hot with bad guys

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Raven Opens Fire to Cover Mardet)

• Me

Tigers head for home.......over.....

• Copy that Reamer.....over.....
• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

M2 M3 n S16 all n the nest in heavy decon protocol

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Perseus let's bring it home

• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

Roger that Captain

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

COMBAT LANDINGS ARE ATHOURISED!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Thanks Raven they lost interest. M1 on final....calling the ball

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Don't forget Decon everyone!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(RAVEN TO CAG, STANDING BY TO LAUNCH NUKE)

• Me

Flight 2, 4, 5.......about to land........

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Combat landings, let's go!

• Me

OK Tigers Combat landings and head for Decon......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

9Spartan Five and Three Aboard)

• Me

Roger that......over.....

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

All Mardet home, say again all Mardet home and accounted for

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

ROGER MARDET, GOOD WORK!

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

All Perseus Squadron in, Bunny landing now.

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

( Spartan Two Landing)

• Me

Reamer coming in......scraping along the deck.....sparks flying.......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

CAG On Approach

• Me

Coming to a stop.....mag lock on.....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

( ATTENTION ALL HANDS STAND BY FOR JUMP)

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

All Perseus accounted for, get to Decon. Good job all!

• Me

Climbing out and walking into decon.......hey look......my Vipers Glowing.......

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

lol Reamer

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

( Raven Launches Nuke Towards Mine)

• Me

Wow, my badge is almost completely black.....

• I guess I'll be hitting sick bay after decon....
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

( ALL AIRCRAFT ABOARD.....3....2....1....JUMP!)

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

I might have to join you Reamer

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Raven Completes Jump)

• Me

OK Bunny, then it’s to the lounge for a few shots of the good stuff.....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Sounds like a good plan Reamer!

• Me

Hey Capt, that was a great recycle mission.

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

I've got the first round!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Whooo! That was Hot! Get me in that Decon Chamber Now!

• Me

You know it Hitman......you out did yourself tonight.....Thanks Sir....you did great as well.....

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Stargazer, I saw some nice shooting out there!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Short Round) (Damn! I Barely Made It! Look How Black That Is!)

• Me

Purple Haze......Ooops I mean Green Haze lit up my Bird......hey hey hey na na na ......

• Ens. Maryann "Stargazer" Barto

I'll see you guys in sick bay too. I guess black is my color too. After I will get the second round!!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

3 non-life threat wia's in decon infirmary unit. 1 R damaged engine nacel. All dosimeters high but in the safe zone (Kobol bless Potassium Iodide). Decon proceding. Packaged up most ship's logs from Thetis and Iblis, including tech readouts and intelligence accumulated. Two skids of Cylon items

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Great, Get That Stuff Deconned, And We'll Gather it Up

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Awesome job everyone!

• Me

And to think CAG Sir, I thought we could keep the planet for its Tylium.

• The Radiation is so strong; I don't know how the Cylons were using the stuff.
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Rodeo) (Whoo! I'm loving this Shower!) (Batman) (You Mean,You Don't Take them?Ewww!)

• Shadup! You Know the Drill!
• Me

Well, let’s get a shot and then go and drink some shots!!!!!LOL

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

Six skids of sensitive and high value equipment. And for all ship's Souls, hereby report the recovery of the Ship's Flags and Commissioning Pennants for Battlestar Thetis and Battlestar Iblis, rest in peace.

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

You got it Reamer!

• Me

Pilots in line at sick bay.......getting stuck one by one......

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

So Say We Al; Now, They can Officially Stricken from Fleet Records.

• Me

Hey Dock stick me, I need a drink!!!!!!

• OK Reamer you're all set......Thanks Dock......it was tough out there......
• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

(Two Step) (NEEDLES!! THAT'S NOT WHAT I SIGNED UP FOR!(Faints) (Laughter)

• Pick Him Up, He'll Get Over It!
• Me

Give that pilot a drink, maybe he'll come out of it!!!!!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

Now, I Need A Drink!

• Me

OK everyone.......I'm heading for the lounge and a bottle of Amborsia.....see you there in a few.......

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

Coming right with you Reamer, see you all there!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

See You There, As Soon as I Make My report; Why the Hell are my Ears Still Buzzing?!

• Me

Reamer walks past his Vipers being Deconned........

• Make sure you get mine good.......it’s still glowing a bit........
• Yes Sir Reamer we got it covered....
• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

On to Joe's, for a toast to those we lost, to those that ship out with us, and to the best Battlestar and crew in the Fleet: THE RAVEN!

• Lt.Jg Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

So say we all!

ATTENTION ALL BATTLESTAR RAVEN PERSONNEL:

OPERATION GREEN HAZE LAUNCHES TONIGHT, SATURDAY,FEBUARY 28,10 PM EST (2200 HRS SHIP TIME), 9 PM CST, 7 PM PST, IN THE BFC FORUM CHAT.

ALL PARTICIPANTS REVIEW OPERATIONS ORDER ON BFC SITE, BATTLESTAR RAVEN GROUP, OPERATION GREEN HAZE FORUM TOPIC: http://battlestarfanclub.com/group/bfc002raven/forum/topics/operation-green-haze .

SEE UNIT SITES FOR UNIT BATTLE PLANS AND "STAND-TO" INSTRUCTIONS.

GOOD HUNTING.

Fellow Colonials,

          A few items to cover first I am not dead and gone not yet at least.  To much Sci Fi fun for me to have and collect around the globe.  I know some of you have been informed to what caused me to fall out of action things beyond my control.  However, I am back in full swing especially with a new computer a birthday present to myself.  I wanted to say thanks to all the folks who gave me a shout out to check on me and those who texted me to get updates. Thank you very much!

        I am going through email on both accounts eng33ladder49@yahoo.com and CAG_VF84@yahoo.com catching up on all emails fast!  If there are any personnel awaiting, holding an examination, or have a question please submit them via emails.  On another note if you have submitted an examination and have not received a graded test along with certificate of completion contact me please.

       Alright moving along with some frequently asked questions that I get asked often and once in a blue that come up b/c sometimes folks forget which is not a problem.

1-  Do I have to take a test in order to be a pilot?

Ans -  No a test is NOT required for a member to be a pilot serving onboard a chapter in the BFC Fleet.  Once you join a chapter you as the member have the choice of picking your role. IE: Pilot, Bridge Officer, Fleet / Marine Officer, or Enlisted, Engineering, Communications, Navigation, Security, Civilian Tech Rep, Civilian etc. 

2- How do I get a tail number assigned to me?

Ans - A tail number is only assigned to a Pilot once they have taken a Viper, or Raptor Qualification examination.  If your interested in being a Shuttle Pilot take Raptor exam, or Cylon pilot then Viper exam.  After you have passed your examination your tail number will be assigned.  In addition when submitting your examination please tell me what state you live, or if overseas the country.  This information is used in generating your tail number.

3- Can you explain the tail number designation for the Fleet based on the military asset assigned to a pilot?

Ans - Tail numbers are unique identifiers to said Pilots in the BFC Fleet.  No two Pilots should ever have the same tail number.  Tail numbers also help in IFF (Identify Friend, or Foe) and what small craft a Pilot is flying for example:

Viper Tail # 06016TX  (06 States your area of operation which is important.  016 is the actual Viper craft assigned to you.  TX is for Texas.  If you happen to be overseas then it will more then likely be your countries name.  Below you will see a few examples of Tail #'s

Viper (06016TX)

Raptor (R06016TX)

Cylon (C06016TX)

Shuttle (SC06016TX)

Stealth (S06016TX) and so on if something new then I will think up of a suitable identifier for it.

4- What if I want to change what I Pilot?

Ans - It is your membership if you want to switch from Viper Pilot to Raptor Pilot for example you simply inform your CAG of your desire.  Once you have done that you can email me at either eng33ladder49@yahoo.com and CAG_VF84@yahoo.com  Once I get the email confirmation from your CAG. I will revise your certificate of completion to reflect the new tail number.  You are informing your CAG as a professional courtesy by NO means are you stuck in a said position. As I stated earlier it's your membership.  I don't want to lose a member b/c they are stuck in something they don't want.

5- I am Colonial Marine and I want to fly. What options are there for me?

Ans - Colonial Marines regardless of their rank can take the Raptor Examination.  After passing and completing the exam you will be assigned a tail number like fellow Pilots.  I am trying to keep it real and honor the show as best I can.  Canon means alot to me.  In the BSG original series you will note there no tail numbers on the fighters.  There were several reasons for not having them.

6- Is it mandatory I give my chain of command my certificate and score on my examinations?

Ans - This question really gets me the answer is NO it is NOT mandatory.  A member can share their score points achieved on the exam.  Also share a copy of Certificates with their CAG, or Squadron Leaders.   It is a matter of "Privacy" at what level that is up to you the member.  I encourage all CAGs and Squadron Leaders to maintain a database with Pilot information.  However, you need to decide whether to say I "Passed" or "Failed" so they are aware.  If you want to share your actual score number it's your decision.  No BFC Officer will tell you it is, "Mandatory"  Same thing for the certificate your call to share, or not.  I recommend giving some information so there is a back up of it somewhere.  My database has everything. Bottom line your call.

7- What if I have a question on BFC Fleet Guidelines, Policies, or a procedure. Who do I contact?

Ans - You can contact your Commanding or Executive Officer on your assigned chapter.  However, if you are not assigned to a chapter and have a question you can also feel free to contact me via email at eng33ladder49@yahoo.com and CAG_VF84@yahoo.com

8- Why does everyone use the term, "Canon"

Ans - The term Canon is basically referring to something on the show Battlestar Galactica new and old as screen accurate, or seen on the show.  Whether it is a ship, costume design, insignia, prop used in a particular scene etc etc.  This term also applied to other shows and movies.  Ultimately it helps keep us the fans as loyal to show without coming up with some off the wall stuff.   It also helps identify if particular item was either not pertinent to the show or doesn't exist in it.  Fans can argue all they want, but when it comes to, "Canon" it is either seen on the show or it is not.

9- If I join the Battlestar Fan Club Community is alright to join more then one?

Ans - Yes you can join as many Battlestar Galactica Fan Communities as you like.  You are basically applying for a member in said communities.  Each community has it own guidelines / policies and other don't.  All have a common theme fans coming together b/c they love Battlestar Galactica.   If you join a community that does not have guidelines / policies it's okay some communities might be very small.

10-  Can I keep my rank if i earned it in another Battlestar Community and want to serve on a Chapter/Ship in the BFC Fleet.*********

Ans - Yes and no as weird as it sounds.  If are a member of the Colonial Defense Forces and wish to also join a Chapter/Ship here in the BFC Fleet then yes b/c we have a there i latitude in order to on good standing.  If you are from the Cylon Alliance then yes as well b/c do not want to seem impartial.  All those ranks are honored without issue and at times can be easily validated.  However, if you are starting out new then NO.  You just can't join the BFC with a rank you earned from a community who has not joined the Colonial Alliance its all about keeping it fair for everyone.  We can also discuss this one on one over the phone and come to some kind of understanding.

11- Forming a new chapter in the Battlestar Fan Club (BFC).  Induction of a chapter from outside the the BFC community.  This particular question has a very lengthy response as to cover different area.  As such this will be posted as a new thread.  However, a link will be provided to take to said thread to read.

              Thank you all for being patient and reading this FAQs list.  I don't mind questions this is how WE ALL learn and pass on information to each other and new personnel wanting to join the Battllestar Fan Club Fleet.  If you have questions not listed gimme a holler i am easily reachable.  I will add more question to this FAQ section as i get them or think of some that members might ask.  SO SAY WE ALL! ~SALUTES~

Respectfully,

FADM Rivera, M.A.(CF)

Commander Fleet, BFC

Fellow Colonials,

                  This is NOT Battlestar Galactica related.  However it IS important that we HONOR and give great respect to one of our many HEROES who have earned a place in our hearts!  Today Leonard Nimoy passed away at age 83.  Having lived a long life with a journey he share not just with is family, but with us his FANS. 

                   We knew him as Spock the First Officer of the USS ENTERPRISE, but we loved him for the logic he gave us and the promise that all things are logical as well as fact.  Like many of you i will miss him dearly as he is also one of my heroes and role models.  I ask throughout the BFC FLEET all ships dim their lights and take a moment of silence to honor this great man among us.  He will me truly missed, but reminds us all that time will eventually catch up to all us, so live this life like every minute counts and give love and joy to the ones we love family and friends. 

                    Thank you at Colonial Warriors of the FLEET!   Please post here and share your thoughts and ideals that him someone you thought of and respected.

Cylon Skin Jobs Are Real, They Walk Among Us...And They Have A Plan...

Russian President Medvedev Admits Skin Jobs Are Real And They Walk Among Us:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zHCSpm2kepo

  "Hello,

 I'm Ernie Miller and as the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club Adminstrator of Colonial Affairs,
 
 I welcome you on behalf of the leadership of the BFC.

 Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you on the site"

 Welcome
 
So Say We All !!!!!!

Cylon Centurion Police To Patrol Streets Early 2016...REALLY...Buy Your Command

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/early-2016-robot-cops-patrolling-streets-no/

What could POSSIBLY go wrong? Hmmmmm...

Bojay has been busy...and while this is a departure from what you might expect to see Jack do.

Being the bad guy always allows an actor to do just a little more (which means chewing extra scenery!) so check out this clip from the short film "Sons of Guns"...