Yevra

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Yevra is a planet that became embroiled in what Commander Adama described as a "senseless war" involving personnel from Galactica.

History

The Yevran War

Yevra was the site of a prolonged conflict described as a "foolish war that had been ravaging the planet." The nature of this war involved at least two opposing sides engaged in destructive combat that threatened the planet's population and infrastructure.

The conflict was characterized by its apparent futility and the devastating toll it took on the planet's inhabitants. The war's senseless nature prompted intervention from the Fleet, despite the fleet's primary mission to reach Earth.

Colonial Intervention

The Colonial Fleet, led by Galactica, became involved in the Yevran conflict as part of a humanitarian intervention. Commander Adama personally participated in combat operations on the planet, marking a rare occasion when the fleet commander left his ship to engage in direct combat.

The Colonial strategy involved attacking both sides of the conflict in an effort to force an end to the hostilities. This approach demonstrated the Colonials' commitment to ending the war rather than supporting any particular faction. Adama led fighter squadrons in strikes against the artillery and military positions of both warring parties.

Personnel Involved

The mission included several key Colonial personnel:

• Commander Adama - Mission commander who personally piloted a Viper in combat operations
• Captain Apollo - Participated in combat operations and was at risk during the mission
• Lieutenant Starbuck - Fighter pilot who served alongside Adama and Apollo
• Croft and Sheba - Additional fighter pilots involved in the mission

Mission Outcome

The intervention proved successful in ending the conflict, though not without significant risk to Colonial personnel. Apollo and his crew faced life-threatening situations during the mission, with Adama later reflecting that "they'd almost been killed in Yevra's senseless war."

The mission's success came at a personal cost to some Colonial personnel, particularly affecting relationships between crew members who served together during the dangerous operation.

Impact on Colonial Personnel

Commander Adama

The Yevran mission had a profound impact on Commander Adama, rekindling his enthusiasm for direct combat participation. The experience reminded him of his earlier days as a fighter pilot and the camaraderie he had shared with other pilots, including his relationship with Colonel Tigh during their younger years.

Adama found the combat operations stimulating, recalling "the thrills that went through him as he piloted his Viper directly toward the artillery of the enemy." However, he also reflected on the moral complexity of finding excitement in warfare, acknowledging that "it was perhaps wrong for him to look back nostalgically at what was essentially a participation in grim warfare."

Interpersonal Relationships

The Yevran mission created lasting tensions among crew members, particularly affecting the relationship between Starbuck and Hera. Events during or related to the mission led to a deterioration in their previously friendly relationship, with Hera noting that Starbuck had been "down on her ever since he came back from Yevra."

The mission appears to have been a turning point in their relationship, transforming what had been a potential romantic connection into a source of ongoing conflict and resentment.