Thorch weave

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The Thorch Weave is a Viper tactical maneuver.

Starbuck is about to show her nugget pilots how to perform the Thorch Weave when they receive DRADIS contacts of Cylon Raider incoming fighters (Act of Contrition).

Background

• This maneuver may be a reference to a real life dogfighting maneuver known as the Thach Weave.