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| description= ''Galactica'' exchanges fire with the basestar.
| description= ''Galactica'' exchanges fire with the basestar.
| conflict=
| conflict={{TOS|Escape from the Cylons|Escape from the Cylons}}
| date=
| date=
| place=Planetary system at the edge of the galaxy
| place=[[Planetary System at the Edge of the Galaxy|Planetary system at the edge of the galaxy]]
| result=Colonial victory
| result=Colonial victory
| combatant1=[[The Fleet (TOS)|The Rag-tag Fleet of Colonial Survivors]]
| combatant1={{TOS|The Fleet|The Colonial Fleet}}
| combatant2=[[Cylons (TOS)|Cylons]]
| combatant2={{TOS|Cylons|Cylons}}
| co1=[[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]]
| co1={{TOS|Adama|Commander Adama}}
| co2=Command [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]]
| co2=[[Command Centurion]]
| strength1=[[Battlestar (TOS)|Battlestar]] [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']], two squadrons of [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]]
| strength1={{TOS|Battlestar|Battlestar}} [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']], two squadrons of {{TOS|Viper|Vipers}}
| strength2=One [[Basestar (TOS)|Basestar]], ~300 [[Cylon Raider|Cylon Raiders]]
| strength2=One {{TOS|Basestar|basestar}}, ~300 [[Cylon Raider|Cylon Raiders]]
| shiploss1=Unknown number of Vipers.
| shiploss1=Unknown number of Vipers
| shiploss2=Basestar and all Raiders
| shiploss2=Basestar and all Raiders
| casualties1=Unknown
| casualties1=Unknown
| casualties2=Heavy losses
| casualties2=Heavy losses
| prev=[[Battle of Gamoray]]
| prev=[[Taking the Celestra]]
| next=None
| next=''(End of Series)''     
[[Battle near Planet Starbuck]]
| series=TOS
}}
}}
The '''Battle at Galaxy's Edge''' was an engagement made by the [[The Fleet (TOS)|rag-tag fleet]] to escape the Galaxy without any further [[Cylons (TOS)|Cylon]] pursuit.


While scouting for the source of a [[Gamma frequency]] transmission, a patrol of [[Viper (TOS)|Vipers]] stumbled across a Cylon [[Basestar (TOS)|basestar]]. The patrol managed to escape without directly being detected, and reported back to [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']].
The '''Battle at Galaxy's Edge''' is an engagement made by the {{TOS|The Fleet|Fleet}} to escape the galaxy without any further {{TOS|Cylons|Cylon}} pursuit.


Rather than force [[The Fleet (TOS)|the fleet]] to make a lengthy detour, and tired of running, [[Adama (TOS)|Commander Adama]] ordered an attack on the basestar. Adama believed that ''Galactica'' would need the element of surprise in order to succeed, so [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] proposed a plan to blind the basestar's long range scanners by sneaking aboard using [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar's]] captured [[Cylon Raider]]. Adama made a deal with Baltar in order to obtain more information about the basestar, in exchange for leaving Baltar behind on a habitable planet.
While scouting for the source of a [[Gamma frequency]] transmission, a patrol of {{TOS|Viper|Vipers}} stumble across a Cylon {{TOS|Basestar|basestar}}. The patrol manages to escape without directly being detected, and reports to [[Galactica (TOS)|''Galactica'']].


Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS)|Starbuck]] stumbled into a returning patrol of Cylon Raiders as they approached the basestar, which helped conceal their landing on the basestar. The basestar detected ''Galactica'''s Viper squadrons while Starbuck and Apollo were still on board, and scrambled all Raiders to engage. [[Boomer (TOS)|Boomer]] and [[Sheba]] led the Viper squadrons as they faced two to one odds, tying up the Raiders and drawing them away from the basestar. Apollo and Starbuck succeeded in their objective, and the basestar's long range scanners were blinded, unable to detect several Viper squadron.
Rather than forcing {{TOS|The Fleet|the Fleet}} to make a lengthy detour, and tired of running, {{TOS|Adama|Commander Adama}} orders an attack on the basestar. Adama believes that ''Galactica'' needs the element of surprise in order to succeed, so {{TOS|Apollo}} proposes a plan to blind the basestar's long range scanners by sneaking aboard using [[Baltar (TOS)|Baltar's]] captured {{TOS|Raider|Cylon Raider}}. Adama makes a deal with Baltar in order to obtain more information about the basestar, in exchange for leaving Baltar behind on a habitable planet.


''Galactica'' completed its flanking maneuver. Thanks to the basestar's disabled scanners ''Galactica'' got the first shots in the exchange, severely damaging the basestar. The capital ships exchanged fire, but ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s early advantage proved decisive and the basestar was destroyed.
Apollo and {{TOS|Starbuck}} stumble into a returning patrol of Cylon Raiders as they approach the basestar, which helps conceal their landing on the basestar. The basestar detects ''Galactica'''s Viper squadrons while Starbuck and Apollo are still on board, and scramble all Raiders to engage. {{TOS|Boomer}} and [[Sheba]] lead the Viper squadrons as they face two to one odds, tying up the Raiders and drawing them away from the basestar. Apollo and Starbuck succeed in their objective, and the basestar's long range scanners are blinded, unable to detect the Viper squadrons.


''Galactica'' suffered severe damage during the battle, including the loss of [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker's]] lab, but reports seemed to indicate that the damage was under control. The remaining Cylon Raiders, lacking enough fuel to reach any assistance, made suicide runs towards ''Galactica'' only to be destroyed by her defensive weapons. Apollo and Starbuck returned to ''Galactica'' in Baltar's Raider, narrowly avoiding being destroyed for appearing to be another of the suicidal Cylon stragglers. With the basestar destroyed, ''Galactica'' was able to leave the galaxy without Cylon pursuit ([[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]).
''Galactica'' completes its flanking maneuver. Thanks to the basestar's disabled scanners, ''Galactica'' get the first shots in the exchange, severely damaging the basestar. The capital ships exchange fire, but ''Galactica''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s early advantage proves decisive and the basestar is destroyed.
 
''Galactica'' suffers severe damage during the battle, including the loss of [[Wilker|Dr. Wilker's]] lab, but reports seem to indicate that the damage is under control. The remaining Cylon Raiders, lacking enough fuel to reach any assistance, make suicide runs towards ''Galactica'', only to be destroyed by her defensive weapons. Apollo and Starbuck return to ''Galactica'' in Baltar's Raider, narrowly avoiding being destroyed after appearing to be another of the suicidal Cylon stragglers. With the basestar destroyed, ''Galactica'' is able to leave the galaxy without Cylon pursuit {{OS|The Hand of God}}.


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Revision as of 22:57, 12 September 2020

Battle at Galaxy's Edge
Galactica exchanges fire with the basestar.
Galactica exchanges fire with the basestar.
Galactica exchanges fire with the basestar.
Summary
Conflict: Escape from the Cylons
Date:
Related Episode(s):
Place: Planetary system at the edge of the galaxy
Result: Colonial victory
Combatants
The Colonial Fleet Cylons
Commanders
Commander Adama Command Centurion
Strength
Battlestar Galactica, two squadrons of Vipers One basestar, ~300 Cylon Raiders
Materiel Losses
Unknown number of Vipers Basestar and all Raiders
Casualties
Unknown Heavy losses
Battle Chronology
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Taking the Celestra Battle at Galaxy's Edge (End of Series)

Battle near Planet Starbuck


The Battle at Galaxy's Edge is an engagement made by the Fleet to escape the galaxy without any further Cylon pursuit.

While scouting for the source of a Gamma frequency transmission, a patrol of Vipers stumble across a Cylon basestar. The patrol manages to escape without directly being detected, and reports to Galactica.

Rather than forcing the Fleet to make a lengthy detour, and tired of running, Commander Adama orders an attack on the basestar. Adama believes that Galactica needs the element of surprise in order to succeed, so Apollo proposes a plan to blind the basestar's long range scanners by sneaking aboard using Baltar's captured Cylon Raider. Adama makes a deal with Baltar in order to obtain more information about the basestar, in exchange for leaving Baltar behind on a habitable planet.

Apollo and Starbuck stumble into a returning patrol of Cylon Raiders as they approach the basestar, which helps conceal their landing on the basestar. The basestar detects Galactica's Viper squadrons while Starbuck and Apollo are still on board, and scramble all Raiders to engage. Boomer and Sheba lead the Viper squadrons as they face two to one odds, tying up the Raiders and drawing them away from the basestar. Apollo and Starbuck succeed in their objective, and the basestar's long range scanners are blinded, unable to detect the Viper squadrons.

Galactica completes its flanking maneuver. Thanks to the basestar's disabled scanners, Galactica get the first shots in the exchange, severely damaging the basestar. The capital ships exchange fire, but Galactica's early advantage proves decisive and the basestar is destroyed.

Galactica suffers severe damage during the battle, including the loss of Dr. Wilker's lab, but reports seem to indicate that the damage is under control. The remaining Cylon Raiders, lacking enough fuel to reach any assistance, make suicide runs towards Galactica, only to be destroyed by her defensive weapons. Apollo and Starbuck return to Galactica in Baltar's Raider, narrowly avoiding being destroyed after appearing to be another of the suicidal Cylon stragglers. With the basestar destroyed, Galactica is able to leave the galaxy without Cylon pursuit (TOS: "The Hand of God").