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{{Battle Data
{{Battle Data
| name= Battle of New Caprica
| name= Battle of New Caprica
| image= BONC.jpg
| image=  
| description=  
| description=  
| conflict=[[Cylon Attack|Second Cylon War]]
| conflict=[[Cylon Attack|Second Cylon War]]
| date=
| date=
| place=Near [[New Caprica]] space; on New Caprica
| place=Near [[New Caprica]] space; on New Caprica
| result=Successful retrieval of [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Fleet]], deposition of the [[Gaius Baltar|Baltar]] administration, [[Hera]] is captured by Cylons
| result=Successful retrieval of [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], [[Hera]] is captured by Cylons
| combatant1=Remnants of the [[Colonial Fleet]]
| combatant1=Remnants of the [[Colonial Fleet]]
| combatant2=[[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]]
| combatant2=[[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]]
| co1=Admiral [[William Adama]], Commander [[Lee Adama]]
| co1=Admiral [[William Adama]], Commander [[Lee Adama]]
| co2=(Unknown)
| co2=(Unknown)
| strength1=Battlestars ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' and ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'', [[Blue Squadron (RDM)|Blue Squadron]]
| strength1=Battlestars ''[[Galactica]]'' and ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'', [[Blue Squadron]]
| strength2=Four [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]], associated [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raiders]], [[Heavy Raider]]s
| strength2=Four [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]], associated [[Raider]]s, [[Heavy Raider]]s
| shiploss1=Battlestar ''Pegasus''
| shiploss1=Battlestar ''Pegasus''
| shiploss2=At least three basestars
| shiploss2=At least three basestars
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}}


[[Galactica type battlestar|Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' launched a daring mission to occupy the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon force's]] attention as the majority of the Colonial citizens escaped from Cylon occupation on [[New Caprica]].
[[Galactica type battlestar|Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' launches a daring mission to occupy the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon force's]] attention as the majority of the Colonial citizens escape from Cylon occupation on [[New Caprica]].


Greatly outnumbered, Admiral [[William Adama]] enacted an elaborate plan that relied on a squadron of [[Raptor]]s (with a [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] escort squadron) to fire a series of [[swallow]]s that collectively mimicked the EM signatures of the Colonial battlestars. After firing the swallows, the Raptors retreated, luring several [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raider]]s further from the fight.  The Cylons were deceived temporarily by the false readings.
Outnumbered, Admiral [[William Adama]] begins an elaborate plan consisting of a squadron of [[Raptor]]s and a [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] guard squadron. After the Vipers break off, the Raptors fire a series of [[swallow]]s that form up to create EM signatures that mimic the presence of the Colonial battlestars. The Raptors retreat, taking several [[Cylon Raider]]s with them in pursuit.


On [[New Caprica]], [[Samuel Anders]] and the resistance team detonated dozens of bombs as a feigned attack by Colonial forces. The people evacuated per their fire-drill training, but escaped to the various grounded ships of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]], which prepared their engines and [[FTL]] drives to depart.  Many people, however, became pinned down by [[Cylon Centurion|Centurion]] fire.
The Cylons believe the ruse, temporarily.


Admiral Adama performed an extremely risky move. He ordered ''Galactica'' to conduct an intra-atmosphere jump, escaping the detection of the basestars. While in freefall, it launched the remnants of [[Blue Squadron (RDM)|Blue Squadron]], which performed hit-and-run attacks on the Cylons on the ground, those in [[Guard towers|observation towers]], and interdicting the few Raiders operating near the surface. Before the battlestar would impact the surface, ''Galactica'' performed a second jump, back into space. Stress from the vibration and heat of entry heavily taxed the structure of the battlestar.  While two [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]] were expected to engage the ''Galatica'' during wargames, four basestars moved in to dispose of ''Galactica.''
On [[New Caprica]], [[Samuel Anders]] and the resistance team explode dozens of bombs as a feigned attack by Colonial forces. The people evacuate per their fire drill training, but in reality they escape to the various grounded ships of the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] and spin up their engines and [[FTL]] drives. Many, however, are pinned down by [[Cylon Centurion]] fire.


With the Vipers destroying targets on the ground and in the air in vicinity of New Caprica City, those previously pinned down were able to board their ships. Simultaneously, Colonial Marines and resistance members assaulted the detention center, freeing Starbuck and the other detainees.
Admiral Adama performs an extremely risky move. He jumps to the planet and allows ''Galactica'' to freefall into the atmosphere, escaping the detection of the basestars. Before the battlestar would impact the surface, it launches the remnants of [[Blue Squadron]], which perform hit-and-run attacks on the Cylons on the ground and in [[Guard towers|observation towers]].


Before long, ''Galatica's'' FTL drives and maneuvering thrusters were disabled, and the port side of the ship was reaching its structural limits. Upon hearing that the FtL drive was disabled, Admiral Adama told his crew, "Then that's it.  It's been an honor."  Battlestar ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' then arrived with its forward batteries blazing, scoring several hits that severely damage or destroy one basestar. Commander [[Lee Adama]] ordered his battlestar towards the basestars to give ''Galactica'' time to repair its FTL drive and escape. Meanwhile, most of the the civilian ships became airborne and jumped away.
''Galactica'' performs an intra-atmosphere jump back into space. The resulting damage, however, heavily taxes the structure of the battlestar. Her FTL drives are disabled, weapons systems are offline, and four (instead of the two expected) [[Basestar (RDM)|basestars]] move in to dispose of ''Galactica.''


Commander Adama directed his ship to a position between the basestars targetting ''Galactica'', in an effort to draw fire away from her.  Admiral Adama inferred from the absense of Vipers from the ''Pegasus'' that its Vipers were guarding the remaining ships of the Fleet at the rendezvous point and that ''Pegasus'' was on a one-way trip. While ''Pegasus'' "was taking a hell of a pounding," the crew of ''Galactica'' was able to bring its FTL back on line. Admiral Adama then ordered his crew to land its birds and prepare to jump.
But battlestar ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' arrives, its forward batteries blazing, scoring several hits that severely damage or destroy one basestar. Commander [[Lee Adama]] orders his battlestar towards the basestars to give ''Galactica'' time to repair its FTL drive and escape. Meanwhile, the civilian ships perform intra-atmosphere jumps to escape.


''Pegasus'' being nearly destroyed, Commander Adama ordered all hands to abandon ship, using standby Raptors to jump away from the battle. He ensured that the weapons were set to autofire and that the ship was on a collision course with one of the basestars before departing.  The damaged, unmanned ''Pegasus'' collided into one basestar, destroying both. The remnants of ''Pegasus's'' starboard flight pod collided with another of the remaining basestars, destroying it.
Admiral Adama knows that ''Pegasus'' is on a one-way trip, realizing that Commander Adama has left all his Vipers to guard the last of the Fleet in deep space. Commander Adama sets the ship to automatically fire its batteries and gives the order to abandon ship in evacuation Raptors.


''[[Colonial One]]'' was the last ship to leave the planet, with [[Laura Roslin]] back in her old chair in place of the deposed president, [[Gaius Baltar]] ([[Exodus, Part II]]).
The damaged, umanned ''Pegasus'' collides into one basestar, destroying it as it explodes. Debris from the exploding battlestar disables or destroys the remaining basestars.
 
''[[Colonial One]]'' is the last ship to leave the planet, with [[Laura Roslin]] back in her old chair in place of the deposed president, [[Gaius Baltar]] ([[Exodus, Part II]]).


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=== ''Galactica'''s Surprise Attack  ===
=== ''Galactica'' FTL ===
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=== ''Pegasus''' Final Moments ===
=== ''Pegasus''' Final Moments ===

Revision as of 14:55, 22 October 2006

Battle of New Caprica
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Summary
Conflict: Second Cylon War
Date:
Related Episode(s):
Place: Near New Caprica space; on New Caprica
Result: Successful retrieval of Fleet, Hera is captured by Cylons
Combatants
Remnants of the Colonial Fleet Cylons
Commanders
Admiral William Adama, Commander Lee Adama (Unknown)
Strength
Battlestars Galactica and Pegasus, Blue Squadron Four basestars, associated Raiders, Heavy Raiders
Materiel Losses
Battlestar Pegasus At least three basestars
Casualties
Unknown, hundreds of people including Maya Unknown, High
[[Colonial battles chronology ({{{series}}})|Battle Chronology]]
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Battle of the Binary Star System Battle of New Caprica (Unknown)


Battlestar Galactica launches a daring mission to occupy the Cylon force's attention as the majority of the Colonial citizens escape from Cylon occupation on New Caprica.

Outnumbered, Admiral William Adama begins an elaborate plan consisting of a squadron of Raptors and a Viper guard squadron. After the Vipers break off, the Raptors fire a series of swallows that form up to create EM signatures that mimic the presence of the Colonial battlestars. The Raptors retreat, taking several Cylon Raiders with them in pursuit.

The Cylons believe the ruse, temporarily.

On New Caprica, Samuel Anders and the resistance team explode dozens of bombs as a feigned attack by Colonial forces. The people evacuate per their fire drill training, but in reality they escape to the various grounded ships of the Fleet and spin up their engines and FTL drives. Many, however, are pinned down by Cylon Centurion fire.

Admiral Adama performs an extremely risky move. He jumps to the planet and allows Galactica to freefall into the atmosphere, escaping the detection of the basestars. Before the battlestar would impact the surface, it launches the remnants of Blue Squadron, which perform hit-and-run attacks on the Cylons on the ground and in observation towers.

Galactica performs an intra-atmosphere jump back into space. The resulting damage, however, heavily taxes the structure of the battlestar. Her FTL drives are disabled, weapons systems are offline, and four (instead of the two expected) basestars move in to dispose of Galactica.

But battlestar Pegasus arrives, its forward batteries blazing, scoring several hits that severely damage or destroy one basestar. Commander Lee Adama orders his battlestar towards the basestars to give Galactica time to repair its FTL drive and escape. Meanwhile, the civilian ships perform intra-atmosphere jumps to escape.

Admiral Adama knows that Pegasus is on a one-way trip, realizing that Commander Adama has left all his Vipers to guard the last of the Fleet in deep space. Commander Adama sets the ship to automatically fire its batteries and gives the order to abandon ship in evacuation Raptors.

The damaged, umanned Pegasus collides into one basestar, destroying it as it explodes. Debris from the exploding battlestar disables or destroys the remaining basestars.

Colonial One is the last ship to leave the planet, with Laura Roslin back in her old chair in place of the deposed president, Gaius Baltar (Exodus, Part II).


Battle Imagery[edit]

Raptors and Vipers[edit]

Galactica FTL[edit]

Pegasus' Final Moments[edit]


Re-Imagined Series Colonial battles list


Cyrannus: Fall of the Twelve Colonies | Fall of the Scorpion Fleet Shipyards | Battle of Ragnar Anchorage | Battle of the Communications Relay | Caprica Resistance

Escape from the Cylons: Skirmish over the Red Moon | Battle for the Tylium Asteroid | Battle of Kobol | Skirmish at the Farm | Great Cylon Turkey Shoot | Battle of the Resurrection Ship | Battle of the Asteroid Field | Battle of the Binary Star System | Battle of the Guardian basestar | Rescue on Caprica

New Caprica and Beyond: Battle of New Caprica | Battle of NCD2539 | Battle of the Algae Planet | Battle of the Ionian Nebula

Re-imagined Series definition: the process of using the FTL engines to make an near-instantaneous apparent faster-than-light transport of a ship from one point in space to another

Re-imagined Series definition: technology enabling travel across distances faster than the speed of light would permit, see: FTL

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