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Happy Bithday to my favorite pointy-nose-Viper Jock. Here's to you Starbuck. Grab your gun and bring the cat in.

Following a request for more information about the Viper mkVII, the CAG, Lt. Mik Mo Morelake has found the following. 

Colonial Viper mkVII.

The Viper mkVII is the most modern starfighter used by the CDF for space and air superiority.  It is a single seat fighter,  slightly larger than the mkII, but still small enough to fit a Battlestar's launch tubes. In addition to it's fighting role it can also be used for recon, anti-ship and air to ground attacks. 

Dimensions:

Length 32.3ft, 9.86m

Height 9.68ft, 2.95m

Wingspan 18.4ft, 5.6m

Power:

Fusion reactor,  life span 20 years, powers  all on board systems. 

3 Voram thrust engines, fuelled by Tylium, with reverse thrust and nozzle vectoring for additional manoeuvring agility. 

Dradis:

Range of detection up to 400 miles in atmosphere,  40,000 miles in space. It is a complete battle management system able to track up to 72 targets continuously,  and direct attacks against 24 targets simultaneously. 

It also has a terrain following feature for low level flying. 

An ESM function detects Dradis emissions from other sources and provides an attack warning. Decoy and flair countermeasures are carried on board. 

A low level laser navigation system is also fitted to the Viper mkVII for emission free attack without using Dradis.

Armaments:

3 MEC-A12 30mm Thraxon electromagnetic mass accelerator cannons, with 1000 rounds each,  one mounted in each wing and one in the tail fin. Rate of fire is 20 rounds per second,  in 10 round bursts. Range up to 1200m in atmosphere or 9600m in space. 

Ventral weapons bay can carry up to 8 Lighting Javelin medium range AAMs, or 1 anti-ship nuclear cruise missile. 

One hard point under each wing can mount 1 long range AAM, 2 Javelins,  or 4 short range "dogfight"AAMs. Other stores for air to air, or air to ground attacks can also be carried. 

Performance:

In atmosphere maximum acceleration is 9G, normally restricted by the on board computer to 7G for pilot protection. The Viper mkVII can achieve escape velocity, mach 32.6, in three minutes. 

In space maximum acceleration is 9G. Normal cruise velocity is 1G to conserve fuel. Maximum endurance is 64 hours at 1G, 60 minutes at 7G continuous,  or 15 minutes at 9G.

Further information may be found by searching Colonial Viper mkVII in your search engine. 

Hello to all new Colonial citizens and warriors. My name is Tony Carvell, Ensign in the Raven Air Wing, and I wish to impart a few pearls of wisdom to you all. I joined the BFC via the Internet where I came across the Battlestar Raven website,  a few years ago. There was the recruiting poster of Commander Adama saying "enlist now", so I did. I then also joined Perseus Squadron as a Viper pilot. On my personal page the BFC crest duly appeared,  overlaid with the Raven crest. All well and good I thought. 

Then a year or so later I was informed that I  was not a member of the Battlestar Raven! Though I had enlisted through the Raven website,  this didn't connect with the Battlestar Raven group. 

So having joined the BFC in whatever capacity you choose,  please make sure that you join each group (ship, squadron, section or interest) that you wish to be properly enrolled in the fan club. 

Thank you for your attention, 

Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell, Perseus Squadron

Ok folks we have a busy year of events coming up! First is Cleathorpes Comicon 15th April, we have 2 Chrome Cylons plus Cylon Six also some BDUs crew going to that event. Second event in April is EmCon Nottingham 29th/30th April, this event has Jamie (APOLLO) Bamber going so there should be lots of BSG costumers. See you there DLG.

 http://battlestarfanclub.com/group/bsguk

When I got out of the academy on picon, they assigned me to the battlestar themistocles;I found myself the driver of A gently used Viper Mk.III with thor squadron;I had qualified in the Mk.II,but, I found this quite an upgrade! Even as A nugget,this was just too good! Thor squadron raised A lot of hell with the cylons;This is where I bagged my first 17 confirmed kills.

When I moved on to the Battlestar Raven(where I transitioned to the Mk. VII),the chief of the themistocles promised to take good care of her;Unfortunately,about A year later,I found out some nugget cracked her up bad on landing,and she was only good for spare parts;Oh well....

THE KIT: BAD-AZZ 1/32 VIPER MK.III

This is what I got for christmas recently;This, to date, is the only kit of of the Mk.III available; It is very nicely molded in resin,and worth the $250 price tag;It comes from JT graphics,which is right now doing some re-organizing;Jeff Walclawski,the owner, mostly specializes in decals;however, he does have some resin kits in his catalog,including BSG subjects;Among those,he has A 1/2500 galactica(RDM),which he says is humongus!

This particular subject was easier than I thought it would be;And quite enjoyable; Not A lot of cleaning up of the parts;Not too many parts to begin with;Again credit to the one who molded the parts; The instructions are quite easy;However, make sure you are paying attention to the direction of each part as you are installing it; For instance,make sure you don't install the high engine backwards,like I almost did.

Not A lot of filling and sanding required;But, as you will need super glue for this hog, adequate ventilation is A must! The only thing I did different was replace the kit seat with A quickboost F-14 seat,as it looks much better; My only complaint about the construction was the canopy: You get A resin frame,and A clear vacuform mold; You have to cut the excess clear to fit the frame and trim it to fit,A very dodgy operation;And to make sure the canopy will fit afterwords; The Decals are nice,but on the very thin side,easily torn; Patience is definitely required here.

The colors I used were model master dark sea blue,for pre shading, then, hitting the individual panels with medium grey.

Overall, A good addition to my collection;Now, i'm going to have to get A basketball case for this hog!

Congratulations to all the new Ensign Pilots (salutes). It is tradition for newly commissioned officers attaining flight status to pay a cubit to the enlisted person rendering a first salute to them. Payments will be received in Joe's Bar, preferably before you get shot up by the Toasters. Also congratulations those attaining "Top Gun" status. And a special OORAH to the Pointy Nosed Viper Jocks and Rabid Raptor Drivers of the Raven Battle Group, you rock.  - Paul "Iceworm" Oakley, 1ST SERGEANT, NCOIC, Battlestar Raven Marine Detachment.

Hello Colonials,

A few weeks ago I sent the word forth about this special event set for Saturday May 20th.

For the background on this (if some of you missed it), Richard was a great lover of Japanese steakhouses & hot sake!

I attended many of these group dinners as I'm sure a lot of you have...great fun.

In his honor, on May 20th we will have a gathering in Los Angeles of all interested fans to pay tribute to Richard, talk story (an expression of his), remember & pay tribute to him.

Not with sadness, but with happiness at what he gave the fans & the world.

I invite everyone who can host one of these events in their locality to give me a shout out on this, we would really like to see multiple events.

For all of you in the Los Angeles area who would like to attend, please email me at richardhatchcelebrationday@yahoo.com

so I can get an accurate count...let's try to have all the submissions in before May 10th so I can submit a reservation.

I'm studying a start time of 7pm (and no I have not selected a steakhouse as of yet), but there are a lot to choose from in L.A.!

(Benihana's is a good candidate though!).

Everyone will be paying for their own dinner...so for those thinking of organizing one of these bear that in mind...just set up an email dedicated to this event and I'll post it up for all interested fans to see!

So Say We All!

Shawn O'Donnell

President

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club

Tonight we held the first op of the year. It was titled Fleet yard. Before the op we held a memorial to the late Richard Hatch (Apollo/Tom Zarak) This event included many of our new members and we all had a great time.

Here is the transcript for the memorial and the Fleetyard Op directly following.

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  At this time, I'd like to invite anybody to the podium to say a few words about the Colonial Father, Richard Hatch...memories, personal experiences, so forth....

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  I never got the honor of meeting him, but I loved him as the OG Apollo, and as Tom Zarek. His charisma and wit was an amazing foil to the "Roslin and Adama administration" as he said. He made you think on where your morals really lay. Rest in peace, Apollo. We got this.

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  So Say We ALL

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  SSWA

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Capt. Ardanna "Remedy" Lance *salutes*

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  SSWA

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  May his memory live on among the Colonies. R.I.P Apollo

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  SSWA

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  He was always a strong advocate for Battlestar Galactica and all the fans. I never got to meet him either, I was hoping too and I'll regret that I didn't get the chance. He was a positive role model for many through his conventions and activities he did, many people will remember his kindness.

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Well said, Bunny

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  SSWA

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  SSWA

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  May . lords of kobol, bring you Peace and Rest you will always be the hero Apallo hear my prayer

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  So say we all

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Deliver this son's soul into your arms

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  So Say We All

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  When you get to Earth, put a good word in for us

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  ATTENTION ON DECK!!!!!

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  hut

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  *stands at attention*

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  attention

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  As you were;Trireme has launched Raptors for buoy laying; should hear from them soon..

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  SO say We All

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  So say we all

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  SSWA

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Copy that XO

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Ready Rose?

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  SSWA

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET Teams aboard assigned Raptors.

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Spartan wing commencing mk 2 preflight checks

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  I met him in Springfield MA at UFC. It was a high point to finaly meet one of my hero's

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  SSWA, Space Ghost

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  I'm glad you got to meet him Space Ghost

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Blush

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Ok Nuggets, pick your craft and get to your ready areas

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Nice one Space Ghost

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

   (Gremlin 364 to raven,have reached area for buoys;Deploying now)

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Reviewing the Raptor pre-flight list

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  I Sir

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Copy that 364

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Freya is going to be a few minutes late

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Ok Perseus, mount up

• Me

  My apologizes for being late

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Ahhh!

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Aye Aye Sir

• Me

  I just got home

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Nice to see you Freya

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Hail Grey

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Frey

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Hi Freya

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Freya* frakkin autocorrect

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  hi Freya

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Freya, Trireme CO reports Gremilins laying buoys

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  CO

• Me

  Roger that

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  all check list don and Rudy

• Me

  I am getting my gear on and headed to the flight deck

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  They should have them operating in A few, stand by

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET Sappers aboard with ten KT device for timed, command or remote detonation.

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Riding in with Ronin. Figured you'd need an ECONOMIC

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  ECO

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Roger that Iceworm

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  "NAT" standing by. I am ready for launch.

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  ok

• Me

  I am completing preflight check now

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Walk around Done

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  All assets are going to be airborne, expecting approximately 400 raiders

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

   (364 to 370, Run diagnostic)

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Ronin, we going SAR or assault?

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Target rich enviornment

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  (Climes inside Cockpit)

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Only 400?

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  i am redye to go

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Perflight

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  (370, they're up and running,Confirm)

• Me

  preflight completed. MARDET you are go for load up on 220M

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  yes shore

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Ronin, Remedy, you will join Freya and I delivering MARDET to target

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Roger

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Ready to go

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  i sir

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Confirmed preflight check

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  We are go

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  good

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Per Flight confirm

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Aye sir

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  NAT front and center!

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Package delivery

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  (they're loud and clear,370,Stand by to send signal)

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET load out complete.

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Lock and load, MARDEN

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  MARDET

• Me

  seekers will deliver MARDET to the aft section of the station

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Copy that CAG, assming CAP formation

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  assuming

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  that is beautiful

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

   (375,we've got green lights)

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  NAT, perform your preflight checklist for me

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

   (Gremlin 364 to raven, all buoys in place and running)

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Copy on LZ

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  XO, confirm weapons status

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Breach equipment prepped

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Checking weapon status now Sir

• Me

  Copy that Iceworm

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Copy that, iceworm

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Blue leader Space Ghost is locked , Cocked and ready to Rock

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  We're good to go, going to give them hell

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Roger that.

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Trireme to raven, we're checkers green, awaiting jump signal

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Let's go burn some toasters

• Greg "Ox" Ortiz

  All systems go

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Roger that ox

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Good hunting everyone

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Good hunting

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  YAHOOOOOO

• Me

  *Raven to Trireme we are good to jump*

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Thanks Bunny

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Good hunting and get to your birds!

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  yeee haaaa

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Start the clock

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Marines, are you ready?

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Ready

• Me

  ***action stations.. prepare for jump**

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Frak yeah!

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Preparing for jump

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Navigator,Insetr jump key

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  All birds to launch tubes!

• Me

  jumping in 3....2....1... .JUMP!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Jumping

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Copy that

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  I sir

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Ronin, bird is armed for breach and assault

• Me

  *Raven has completed jump*

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  awesome

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Trireme has completed jump

• Me

  220M is in the tubes awaiting go from LSO

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  LSO reports checkers green....

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Launching

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  LAUNCH ALL CRAFT!!!!!

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Awaiting clearance from LSO

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  All bateries train on target

• Greg "Ox" Ortiz

  Let's hunt

• Me

  220M Launching in 3.2.1

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Seekers form up on Freya....Freya, take lead to target

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Perseus launching, Aeneas has the lead

• Me

  copy that Mik Mo

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  (Maelstrom) in launch tube waiting for launch clearance

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  250 holding

• Me

  220M out of the tubes...

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Target confirmed

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Go weapons HOT

• Me

  Maelstrom you are clear for launch

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  hold on to yore butt Ardanna Lance we ar jumping launching

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  copy that, yeehahh

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Stand by missiles

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  See, rook.

• Me

  they see us.. and are launching raiders

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Missiles standing by

• Me

  multiple contacts on dradis

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  assuming cap formation

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  We will escort the Seekers in then attack

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  How are those Devil Dogs holding up?

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Alpha batteries,commence sal;vo fire

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Lean and mean

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  I'm in Light up

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Thanks for the cover, Perseus

• Me

  Seekers formed up.. lets move out

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  copy that aenas forming up with your squadron

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  Copy

• Me

  on your lead Perseus squadron

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  On you Freya

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET Teams ready for assault.

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Boom Boom Boom!

• Me

  its going to be a bumpy ride

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  lets get those Marines in!

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  how are you holding up Ardanna Lance

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Copy, Freya. Hold onto your guns, Marine.

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Shit! Close call from a raider

• Me

  They are headed straight for us

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  popped a Sparrow

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Keep your heads down Marines we'll clear the sky"

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  watt the frake

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Alpha six,lock on approaching sparrows swarm

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Make us a hole, Perseus!

• Me

  closing in on the station.

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  omw

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  We'll do some good recycling

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Raiders coming out, Spartan go right, Perseus left, fire when ontarget

• Me

  We will have to complete dock and hardseal to allow MARDET entry

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  (PEW PEW PEW PEW) (Sorry could help it)

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  copy that aeneas

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Holding up, Ronin? Freya?

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Spartan, flank the station, Blue cover Trireme's backside

• Greg "Ox" Ortiz

  Anyone order scrap metal

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Freya distance to target?

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Roger that; Bring bow to Main station hub; stand by main forward battery

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Copy that CAG

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Blanks left

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Perseus line abreadt, openfire

• Me

  500 Meters and closing

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Ready, MARDET?

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Ready on your command Sir

• Me

  Aft section has prime spot for dock and hard seal

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Missiles away

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Fire main forward

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Copy that...Marines at the ready!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  BOOM BOOM!

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Firing

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

   (PEW PEW PEW)

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  Ardanna Lance i hope i am not making you sick whit my flying lol

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Hello no sir

• Me

  Iceworm you ready to break out the fun stuff?

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Ready soft seal!

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Spartans engage please, weapons free

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Two enemy missile batteries are toast

• Me

  200 Meters

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  CAG there's so many raiders out here we could walk home

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Watch it, Freya, you got two closing in on you

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Don't spare the lead, Space Ghost!

• Me

  100 Meters

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Roger THat

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  omw freya... boom boom boom

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  fairing

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Alpha two and three,Track two turkeys headed towards raven;wax them!

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Four toasters toasted, attacking the station

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Scratch that, Freya, one left on your six

• Me

  220M has reached the station, completing dock

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  I GOT 3 NO 6 Raiders heading right for our mariunes

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Turkeys are toast too!

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Initiating soft seal

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Boom!

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Going in

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Missiles away

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Perseus we are taking casualties

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  he is relay getting to close

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  M Teams.....execute execute execute.....we have boarded target...LZ is hot, MARDET engaged

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  evening everyone Vampire now launching

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  PEW PEW PEW PEW

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Hah, suck the chrome toaster! *missile pops toaster (

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  M-Team, skirmish left, toasters squad...

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

   (LOOP)

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Rose take your flight assist the Spartans

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Five goldies headed our way, Stand by missles, load with CAIM

• Me

  MARDET is boarding target now

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Perseus swing 2 o'clock high...6 raiders coming in on Dradis

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Sappers remove Nuke fail safe devices

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Missiles standing by

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Marines boarding from 250

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  I'm not leaving them

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Fire

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Rogrr that CAG

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Missiles away!

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  PEW PEW PEW

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  coming in for assist... target down

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Booom! Scattershot!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Joker moving to navigation and comm center

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  *fireworks*

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  All Marines away!

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Good shot, Nate

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  3 down

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  National

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  4 down

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Iceworm moving to bridge

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Attack!

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  got you fraken toaster

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Train guns on remaining enemy batteries

• Me

  220M has delivered her package. retracting seal and pulling away

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Damn, Nat. Got three toasters. Nope, two

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Perseus ten Cylons nil

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  I've got 2 on my six they want to drew me off

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Flash flash.... skin jobs encountered.... neutralized

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Enemy batteries targeted

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Crush them

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Hoorah Ana was

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  mopping up the toasters on the right flank

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Roger that!

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Spartan, move to cover Marine extraction with Perseus

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  ANAEAS

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  Frak Launch failed

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  wow i am piking up more raders

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  careful

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  copy that, break assume position

• Me

  I have a raider in sights

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Firing, eliminated!

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Shit, we got ten more incomin on station

• Me

  locking on target.. fire!

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Someone get these toasters off me

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Blue, charge hard up the middle

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Perseus reform to coverwithdrawl

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Two have radiologic alarms

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Joker pinned down in main hanger....request fire on preplanned target FF45

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Zulu turrets,50+ sparrows trying to get up our shorts;fire at will!

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Rogther that

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Iceworm, progress report...

• Greg "Ox" Ortiz

  On the way Space Ghost

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Down one toaster on Space Ghost

• Me

  Copy that Iceworm headed to FF45

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Toaster shopping is always fun

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  And profitable

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Six raiders ahead,let them have it

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Team 1 on the bridge... have secured main data array....

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  Aeneas watch youre six

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  OHH YEAH

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  Vampire sitting this out

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  LOOP

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  PEW PEW

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Breaking left

• Me

  Vampire get the deck crew to get you to another launch tube

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  BOOM

• Me

  we need you out here

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Got two Mk IX on A kamikaze run

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Seeing these toasters explode is a good day

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Sappers have reached comm center and gathering goodies....

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Thanks for the help

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  They won't get far!

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  NAT watch youre

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  Six

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Four more

• Me

  Iceworm approaching target

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  they are trying hopefully soon

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  copy that,

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  All Raptors, spend all weapons and make for extraction point

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Onè down on National

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  NATIONAL

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  NAT

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  evasive manoueveres

• Me

  fire on target

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Team 2 has secured main navigation memory spools, bringing home for future fun and games...

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  FRAK sensors jammed

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Fire two...boom boom

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  I was wating for you to say that sir Copy that

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Going back to cover the Marines

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  INCOMING!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Sappers nuke planted a near fuel cells

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  laucnch tube clear now viper in serted ready to launch.

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  on your eight position Aeneas

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Any activity from those baseships yet?

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  launching now

• Me

  Copy Mik Mo headed to extract

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  We're on it Colonel

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  We're keeping them in our sights!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  BOOM!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET MARDET.... execute final move to pick up site......acknowledge

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  i am picking up somthing

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Ok, we're good;sheilds kept out the hard stuff.

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  i am away heading over to join up

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  PEW PEW PEW

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Whatcha got?

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Perseus protect the Trireme

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  SEEKERS SEEKERS this is CAG"""MOVE TO EXTRACTION POINT

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Shit, they're launching at the trireme

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  I see it cylons heading for raptor 220

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Checking for damage, minimal

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET.... "Roger Young".... say again "Roger Young",..... acknowledge

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Hoplite beta, stand by to secure damaged sections

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  They launched four nukes

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  looks like a other bay ship

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Take them out Nat

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  i see three raiders heading my way

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  nukes inbound on the Trieme. Spartan head for inetrecept on nukes

• Me

  Copy Mik Mo approaching extract point

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Seekers, all MARDET at extract point

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  firing got em

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  The new Baseship is deploying cap

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Lasers to Nuke no contest

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  BOOM BOOM BOOM

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  BOOM BOOM

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Nice shooting!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Stand by countermeasures

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  More raiders, more targets

• Me

  220M at the extract point.

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Nuke set at fuel point..... set for booby trap, command and timed detonation

• Me

  Iceworm ETA?

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Countermeasures standing by on your comman

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  250 initiating seal, awating extraction

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  My sky getting pretty crorwed

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Activate EMP

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  heavy raider heading towards your position "FReya" 220

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  EMP activated!

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Engage with cannons

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET at extract....peremiter set.... need a ride home

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Target nukes

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Belay that, Nat. Freya is clear.

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Getting target, acquired!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  have two walking wounded and one horizontal....nedd dust-off

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  PEW PEW PEW

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  I am piking up Heavy Raider

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  WHOOM!

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Toaster down

• Me

  220m seal completed. ready for pickup

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  On it Ronin

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  250 to Iceworm, your ride is here!!!!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  LOading

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Got it!

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  ALL ABOARD...WOULD LIKE TO GO HOME NOW

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  got three more rauiders

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Hoplite alpha,Secure aux control

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Successfully away

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Its a gods damn blood bath out here!!

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  That basestar got to be empty by now

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Missile lock on us, Ronin .

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  AllVipers cover the recovery

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Gremlin lead,Clear to land

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  copy that

• Greg "Ox" Ortiz

  Copy

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Marines are away I'm going hunting

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Got it, we are low on missiles

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Marines on board, 250 disconnecting seal and off

• Me

  *Raven 220M we need medical on standby

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  frak i am hit

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Crews sent to check damage, we're doing good so far

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  frak vampire, coming to get the frakker

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  lost an enginge

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  RAVEN have medics on standby in landing bays

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  target down

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Good,Prepare for jump on raven's signal

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Transferring nuke control to Raven TAC in 3...2...1...transferred, you have the trigger

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Prepping for jump

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Lets go boss, its hairy here

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  i got him his latst fire hit me

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  PEW PEW PEW

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  time delay was set to ten mikes

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  copy that, my tea is gettimg cold

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  We should make it away clean

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Setting rendezvous coordinates

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  250 to Raven, on the way back to the barn, full of Marines needing medical attention!

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  awww do we have too?

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  All gremlins aboard;filgt deck secure

• Me

  220M loaded and headed home with wounded on board

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  thanks for telling me that Ardanna Lance

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Ready to jump

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Alpha turrets cover egress

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  All reports in we're ready!

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Spartan, break break braek, return to actual asap

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  reutning home now cant do much more

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  returning

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  All Seekers Landing Bay C clear for combat landings

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET TEAMS ready to secure hanger on landing....

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Landing Bay C, aye

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Perseus lets go home

• Me

  220M headed home. I have 3 raiders on my tail

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  NAT incoming, requesting the ball

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  reqestin promison to return to re lode Missals

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  scratch that, Spartans engage raiders

• Me

  Im trying to share them

• Me

  shake*

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Navigator, insert jump key and wait raven's signal

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Aeneas, you and Perseus clean up the stragglers!

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  One less, Freya

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  i am down

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  We did some nice damage, that's for sure.

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  targets down

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Roger that, engage

• Me

  2 raiders left on my tail

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  PEW PEW

• Me

  evasive maneuvers

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Got em Freya

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  I'm On it Freya

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Targets down freya

• Me

  Thank you

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  returning to actual

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  WARNING WARNING.... data shows toasters are attempting to deliver computer virus, all toaster equipment to be quarantined....

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Turrets A6 and A7 commence suppression fire

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  250 in the landing pattern, Mik Mo has the ball

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Damaged one. out of missiles

• Me

  220M in the landing pattern

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  "Mik Mo" reqestin promison to return to the battlestar re lode Missals

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Permission to join landing pattern?

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  COMBAT LANDINGS!!!!!

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Suppression fire successful

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Ok Perseus all clear land asap

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Scan for any stragglers

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Roger that

• Me

  220M call the ball.... I have the ball.

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  i empty

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  I screens show clear

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  *bracing for landing*

• Me

  I am down and maglock secure

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Shutdown all systems immediately after you touch down...Iceworm advises Cylon Virus detected!

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  i am empty

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  A few left, aaannd they're down!

• Me

  Medical requested for wounded

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Commbat landing Aye

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Boom!

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Copy that, Spartans form up, eneter landing patten and call the ball with the LSO when ready

• Me

  I am in the elevators

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Good hunting

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Scrap everywhere!

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Aeneas is aboard

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Touchdown and on the elevator to the flight deck

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Soon as we land, I am going to assist in Medical

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  I have the ball, coming in

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Medics requested for immediate attention to wounded

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Wounded turned over to Med Techs. MARDET set to screen combat areas with MARDET security detail.

• Greg "Ox" Ortiz

  Coming in

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  I'm docked. Bird is a little bent though, sorry Chief

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  Calling the ball

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Clear to land ox

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  SPace Ghost has the ball

• Greg "Ox" Ortiz

  Copy

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  You did good Nat

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  All MARDET accounted for, at stand to for ship defence in prescribed areas.

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Spartans present and correct. We lost Bean and Queenie.

• Me

  is everyone landed?

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Clearing and safing vehicle, Marines offloaded. Power down. Shakes Mac's hand...successful toaster kills!

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Ox aborard; Outer door closed

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  THanks for the help Ox I needed it"

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  Ronin has landid

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Copy, Leonidas.

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Damn. And Queenie owed me ten cubits.

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Space Ghost on board

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Rip Queen

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  dont worry, you can have her Caprican jacket Iceworm

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  All FTL systems spoooled up

• Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  vampire on board and at medical

• Me

  *Raven to Trememe* commence jump

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  All pilots remember to fill out your post mission report and submit to your SC to be credited for any toaster kills

• Me

  permission to detonate package on the station

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  She lost it to me yesterday

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  3...2...1...JUMPIUNG

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Jump complete!

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Running to medical after report is filed

• Me

  Raven Jump complete

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  hay look Ardanna Lance no scratch on my Raptor lol

• Greg "Ox" Ortiz

  Anytime Ghost

• Me

  detonation completed

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Trioreme jump complte

• Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  BOOM

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  damn right, Ronin

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET redistribute ordnance and prepare for further action

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Makes way to Freya for congrats

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Damage report

• Me

  CIC Confirms virus in the system

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Checking for damage

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Pills out report BEFORE getting outa my gear

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Chexck computer too

• Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  Ardanna Lanceyou can ride whit me any time ;-)

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET redistribute ordnance and prepare to continue actions.

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Fills

• Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  A few holes in Raining Fury, but that's where the fun is

• Me

  be on the lookout for system failure

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Fills report, scrubs Raptor system

• Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Gose gets changed

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  aye, Ronin

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  So how are your wounded, Iceworm?

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET redistribute ordnance

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Damage reports in, we got a little scratched but dispatching repairs now

• Me

  Iceworm.. reports of unusual activity near the starboard engine room

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Computer checks out

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Other than that minor nuke hit, we're good

• Me

  Iceworm CIC requests you check it out

• Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Report Freya

• Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  assisting in Medical. Compounding IV meds and dispensing prescriptions

• Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Repairs shouldn't take long, will keep an eye on progress

• Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Good

• Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Wounded will have to be tied down to keep them off the line.

    Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  I need a drink

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  I'd say we made it out quite well

    Me

  Sir not sure if the reports of activity are due to the virus or other activity.. there was a lot going on

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Good job everyone

    Me

  I am going to grab my rifle and go with MARDET to chek out the starboard engine

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Yes,we did, and another cylon facility is toast

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  They're good, they're still complaining about the food in sick bay.

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  They won't forget that for a while

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  All available pilots, load up on explosive rounds and form up with us

    Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  everyone hating the food in sickbay

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Yeah no one likes sickbay food!

    Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  me included

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Looks like the're going to have to make repairs a little far away

    Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  We're all warriors

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  SSAW

    Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Ronin, drink is on me

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  SSWA

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  SITREP FOLLOWS: Secured main Cylon Navigational arrays, ships logs and comm codes and

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Need status report of suspicious activity

    Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  SSWA

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  call signs.

    Me

  Approaching the starboard engine room with 3 MARDET

    CIC reports no other unusual activity

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Damage control teams effect repairs

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Security, get teams to aft damage control immediately!

    Me

  We have contacts!

    4 Centurions

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  DRADSIS CONTACTS

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Location Freya!!!!!!!!

    Me

  Starboard engine room

    They are trying to shut it down!

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  On our way!

    Me

  need backup immediately

    Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Remedy is setting Vampire's IV. Omw, Freya.

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Grabs GUN

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  All available armed personnel to starboard engine room!

    Me

  request MARDET assistance

    Greg "Ox" Ortiz

  Copy

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  TWO INBOUND TURKEYS THEY MUST HAVE FOLLOWED US

    Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Where did they come from?

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  I see them sir!

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Initial check of data in process indicates an automatic system for infecting any Colonial vessal in contact with computer virus. Details not known. Planted nuke and transferred trigger to Raven.

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Alpha one and two stand by

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Shall we blow them away?

    Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  i am redye for a Launch if you want me the check for outer hull damage

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET in route....... first Team on sitwe.

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Fire

    Me

  They are entering causeway E

    1 down... 3 to go

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  BOOM BOOM

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Targets in sight....opening fire!!!

    Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  On my way, ronun

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  PEW

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  BOM< BOOM BOOM

    Me

  Damn I'm hit.. same shoulder as last time

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Perimeter set on engine room. Nature of threat?

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  HOw the Fak did they get in here

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  One turkey gone,the other in holding

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Get down Freya...this fire is thick!

    Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Rose take Freya to sick bay

    Me

  Freya backing off...I am hit and almost out of amo

    Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  there is a ship on the outer hull

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET engaged..... Toasters retreating....in pursuit

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Sic em, Marines!

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Moving to breach.

    Me

  3 centurions left

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Lock missile at second turkey

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  PEW PEW PEW

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Locking on

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Pilots recede, Marines are on the scene!

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Ready to fire

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Final protective fire initiated....g

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Fire WHOOSH

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Missiles away!

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  GET the wounded out. BLAS

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  roger that

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  BOOOM Turkey gone

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  all yours Marine

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  They're just debris now

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Trireme to raven, they're blind now

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Marines look to have situation under control

    Me

  *CIC requesting report*

    Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Toasters toasted

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Toasters neutralized....sappers tossed in explosives for good measure.

    Me

  *Sitrep*

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  They are a sneaky lumps of metal aren't they

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Yep;

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Well that was fun

    Me

  *copy Iceworm* Threat neutralized

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Marines have eliminated Cylon boarders

    Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  Good one Aeneas

    Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Copy that

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Trireme to Raven; Looks like whatever boarded you had backup;they're history

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Bulkhead sealed. We are green here, casualties removed,

    Me

  Raven to Trireme. Copy that Threat neutralized

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  All pilots back to the hangar deck to resume safing all ships

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Now I know why I stay in the air

    Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Copy

    Ens. Tony "Aeneas" Carvell

  Roger CAG

    Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  Vampire heading to hangar deck

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  heads back to hanger

    Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  any one want to Joyn me at the bar

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Then report for mission debriefing

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Puts away blaster

    Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Yo! Rounds on me

    Ens Natalie " NAT" Hallam

  Copy that sir

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Helm, assume standard escort position

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  How's that shoulder, Freya?

    Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  at hangar checking my viper

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  MARDET Security Teams...manually clear the ship from engines forward. One mike comm chks with Security.

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  We'll always have the Raven's wing

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  And her back

    Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  after the beefing

    Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  aye

    Me

  Hurts like hell. Its the same one as last time. PT is going to suck on it again

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Checks over Viper

    Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  heading to the briefing

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  Freya they can't keep you down!

    Me

  I am patched up and waiting for release

    Lt Michael "Mik Mo" Morelock

  Back on the hangar deck....Good kills out there tonight, Vampire!

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  Good job holding the fort LT. Don't have

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  Gun captains, You have A bottle of ambrosia waiting;good shooting!

    Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  not me got six raiders one hit my viper

    Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Wooooooo, go vampire

    Paul "Iceworm" Oakley

  a purple heart on me, but we'll get you one

    Michelle Griffin/Ardanna Lance

  Ronin, Raptor is safe and reloaded

    Me

  *CIC reports all systems normal and virus cleared*

    Ens. Joseph "Vampire"Vogt

  lost one enginge and injury to leg but everything elseokay

    Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  good job

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  5 outa 6 not bad for my 1st time out

    Col. Keith "Leonidas" Ranson

  DRADIS shows cclear

    Lt.Grace "Bunny" Nonemaker

  We'll keep an eye on it to make sure they don't try anything

    Thomas "Ronin" Sigmundsson

  good jobArdanna Lance

    Ens.Larry " Space Ghost"

  Gose to meeting

A moment of silence for a fallen Colonial Marine from an other outfit. Rest In Peace Bill Paxton. Semper Fi. So Say We All. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158195040100104&set=a.10150399192290104.577494.661955103&type=3&theater

Hello Colonials!

I have a few announcements that I think will be of great interest to you all.

First of all, I need to reinforce a policy that we have always had in place here at the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club. This has never been an issue, but I felt a need to restate our position on this...specifically membership in this organization.

The position of the Battlestar Galactica Fan Club is this: We do not & never will discriminate against any potential or current member based upon: Race, Sex, Religion, Ethnicity, Country of National Origin, Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation.

The only requirement we are looking for is that YOU be a fan of Battlestar Galactica...and not a spammer...now those we can do without.

The next announcement is in regards to the new Battlestar Galactica film project...and no I'm not about to announce a green light on it just yet either!

There have been many stories floating around for the past year or so in particular about the film taking off, about to go into production, hiring this writer, that writer, this director etc. It appears...in other words...that it's in what is quaintly put as "development hell".

A couple of years ago & working with Richard Hatch this Fan Club initiated a series of letter writing campaigns to get the so called "Powers That Be" to get off their collective asses and do something for the fans.

Obviously, Richard Hatch was the torch that everyone followed and he was the catalyst...and through his efforts and the obvious passion of the fans...said powers gave the world a new Battlestar Galactica.

That wouldn't have happened without the energy & belief of the fans. 'It seems that now we have reached the point once again when the fans need to get Universal's attention (how quickly they forget!).

In short...we are going to call for a new letter writing campaign! We are simply going to state that the fans support the idea of a film project (any project for that matter) but that we 1) Want to see action on this front 2)We want it to embrace the mythology of the franchise...this has to be recognizable as Battlestar Galactica in order to BE Battlestar Galactica.

In the next week or so we are going to roll out a form letter & an example envelope that you will be able download. We are going to ask ALL OF YOU once the ball that gets rolling to simply send a letter a week to the address specified. The letter will not change & it's only going to one place...to the desk of the CEO of Universal Studios.

All you will have to do aside from mailing that weekly letter is sign it. More on that once we have the letter and sample envelope available. Bear in mind there may be weeks when we double up on mailings as well...but believe me, good old fashioned mail gets attention...email doesn't come in the form of bags and bags of mail being delivered saying one thing.

It gets attention & it gets results...Bjo Trimble proved that years ago with Star Trek...just as we did with Battlestar Galactica and WILL DO again! Please be watching for this, we really need your collective support...and remember that YOU can make a difference! Something else I will have to say, in light of Richard Hatch's recent passing...that I believe his fondest wish was for Battlestar Galactica to continue...this was something he constantly stated...either in word and/or action.

He understood that BSG is bigger than one person & really the sum of it's parts...and the fans are a very, very important part of all this.

More on that as details are available, so stay tuned to this Bat Channel!

The next announcement...speaking of Richard...is something that all of you will really be able to sink your teeth into...literally.

I knew Richard for 18 years or so and one thing I found out rather quickly is that he really loved Japanese Steak Houses...and Sake! No, really...and I think more than one of you out there have been with Richard at one of these outings.

So, I thought...let's all have dinner, shall we not? May 21st is Richard's birthday, so in celebration of his birth and his life...I suggest we all go to a Japanese Steak House and have some Sake in his honor!

Specifically, here is the plan: I need to hear back from people who are willing to organize a dinner in their particular locality...once we have that established we will make those names available to the membership here.

For instance, we'll say John Smith in Erie PA is going to organize a local dinner...if you are in the general area and can attend, you email John Smith on his BFC account so he can get a head count of guests. John Smith makes the reservation at his local eatery and everyone meets there!

Simple?

Richard Hatch - Celebration Day on May 20th (one day before his Birthday) and you are all invited.

Bear in mind this is not for profit (except for the eatery in question of course) & you pay for your own dinner. You KNOW you are going to be eating dinner at night anyway, right?

It will give everyone a chance to break bread with each other and share stories...or in the parlance, talk story...and remember Richard in a way that he would have liked.

I will be organizing the dinner in Los Angeles...and everyone can reach me here who live in L.A. & the surrounding area who think they can make it...folks, lets make that at 7pm Saturday May 20th!

Just remember Japanese Steak House (your choice!) and the Sake (except you who will be driving...sorry no Sake for you!).

It doesn't matter if the gathering's area 5 people, 15 people or 50 people...it is the thought and spirit behind it.

And think of all those great pictures to share! OK, so I'm wanting to hear back from the L.A. crowd...let me know how many I need to make reservations for...and let me hear back from ALL of you who want to host in your area... Keep the Faith!

So Say We All!

Shawn O'Donnell

President

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club

 ENS Thomas"Ronin"Sigmundsson grue up on Caprica with 2 of his brother's and 2 his sisters he is the youngest but has a half sister how  younger he witness the the killing of his father by his mid brother how he found out was a cylon agent and also one of is sisters after he found out he eradicated them both and made shore that both would never resurrect after this he signed up to be come a pilot on a battlestar he met his wife Edyta one of the colonial civilian ships thy both haw a little girl Antonia but he spends most of his time making shore that his family is safe from the dreaded  cylons . most of all he rely cars about is fellow pilots and dose not like to leave any one be hind and makes sore thy do he is both a viper and raptor pilot but prefers the raptor do to tat he likes finding trubel before they find him he prefers to the company of his fellow  pilots at the bar after a long mission he calls his Raptor Antonia to remind him of his purpose.SO SAY WE ALL           

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAVEN COLONIAL MARINE SGT ROB "SKYBLASTER"  HILLMAN

Listen up Troops: Today is the birthday of one of OIC Enforcer's favorite Devil Dogs and the good right hand of Raven Actual. "Skyblaster"  has the pulse of the organization and spreads the word from Club and Chapter Leadership to all members. Most of us read his posts before we watch network news, 'cause it's more accurate, more useful and more fun. And he does it all from over half dozen or more time zones from the US. He's famous for what he doesn't do: He never gets on Actual's bad list, and he never ends up in the Brig, like some other MARDET I know. He's still all Raven Colonial Marine, and always a dependable Shipmate. Here's to you "Skyblaster", it's your Birthday, break some rules tonight. I'll delete the blotter reports tomorrow.

Hello Everyone,

My apologies for the delay in getting a message out to you all...I have been traveling the last few days, plus it has taken me a bit of time to wrap my head around what happened this past week.

As you all know, Richard Hatch passed away this past Tuesday February 7th.

Again, it is something that took me a few days to adjust to & to even actually believe...I'm sure you all have felt the same way.

I will tell you that I will miss him greatly...for all of you who had a chance to meet him & to know him...you'll remember what a truly great guy he was.

Not only a wonderful person, a talented one at that...not only as an actor, but as a writer, producer & motivational speaker and instructor.

He was also probably Battlestar Galactica's greatest fan as well as being it's loudest and most persistent booster.

If not for his efforts the franchise might never have grown past the original series & the short lived Galactica: 1980.

I know that everyone is saddened at this loss, but at the same time we must remember all the great things that grew out of his being among us.

I also know that rather than falter, he would want each & everyone of us to continue to carry the torch and continue where he left off, to keep doing what we have been doing in order to keep the dream alive.

To move forward.

So now we must raise a cup of Ambrosia to our friend & remember that in many real ways he is still among us & we can keep his memory alive....see you on the other side my friend...

So Say We All!

Shawn O'Donnell

President

Battlestar Galactica Fan Club

Rest In Peace Richard Hatch, The Heart Of Battlestar Galactica.

So Say We ALL!

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https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/02/07/richard-hatch-star-battlestar-galactica-dies-71/

Hello Everyone,

It is good to be back home FINALLY!  As I get settled into my old routine back after my R & R, you will see me in here more often getting to know our new members.  But first, let me thank everyone here on the Raven especially my Raven Command Staff Members and the BFC Deputy Vice President Steven Elliot, for running things in my absence.  Slowly but surely, I will get back into the routine and get things going here once again with us having lots of fun.  But in the meantime, I will be spending some quality time with my family trying to make up for lost time.  I will however, pop in here from time to time whenever I get the chance.

"DragonLady"

BFC Vice President

http://www.battlestarfanclub.com

Commanding Officer

Battlestar Raven-BFC-002

http://www.battlestarraven-bfc-002.com

IT HAS BEEN DARK FOR MONTHS, IT IS DARK NO MORE!   

ATTENTION ON DECK: Several Fan Club Members are among us again after long and distant absences. They have been sorely missed. The Battlestar Raven Model “The Beast” has been slumbering out of sight during their absence. To celebrate the return of our Friends, the Watch Crew and other “Plank Owners” of this Ship have this day powered up all Navigation and Tactical Light Arrays. Welcome Home!