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|conflict=[[Cylon Attack|Second Cylon War]]
|conflict=[[Cylon Attack|Second Cylon War]]
|date=[[Re-Imagined Series Timeline|Day 36]]
|date=[[Re-Imagined Series Timeline|Day 36]]
|place=Asteroid field in interstellar space, specific location unknown
|place=[[Sector_Delta_9#Sector_J23R7|Sector J23R7 ]]
|result=Colonial victoryResupply of [[tylium]] ore for fuel reserves.
|result=Colonial victory <br /> Resupply of [[tylium]] ore for fuel reserves.
|combatant1=Remnants of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]]
|combatant1=Remnants of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]]
|combatant2=[[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]]
|combatant2=[[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]]
|co1=Commander [[William Adama]]
|co1=Commander [[William Adama]] <br /> Lieutenant [[Kara Thrace]] <br /> Captain [[Lee Adama]]
Lieutenant [[Kara Thrace]]
|co2=Unknown †
|co2=Unknown †
|strength1= ''[[Galactica]]'', at least 19 [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]] and 2 [[Raptor|Raptors]]
|strength1= ''[[Galactica]]'' <br /> ~19 {{RDM|Viper}}s <br /> 2 [[Raptor]]s <br /> 3 civilian transports
|strength2=140 [[Raider|Raiders]], fixed anti-aircraft emplacements
|strength2=140 [[Raider|Raiders]] <br /> Fixed anti-aircraft emplacements
|shiploss1=At least 4 Vipers
|shiploss1=At least 4 Vipers
|shiploss2=Complete destruction of Cylon forces
|shiploss2=Complete destruction of Cylon forces
|casualties1=[[Fireball]], [[Stepchild]], [[Donald Perry|Chuckles]] and 3 other pilots
|casualties1= ~6 pilots dead ([[Fireball]],[[Stepchild]],[[Donald Perry]] and 3 other pilots)
|casualties2=Unknown, high
|casualties2=Unknown, high
|prev=[[Skirmish over the Red Moon]]
|prev=[[Skirmish over the Red Moon]]
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|series=RDM
|series=RDM
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}}
The '''Battle for the Tylium Asteroid''' takes place when ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' attacks a Cylon [[Cylon Refinery|tylium ore refinery]]. Additionally, it marks the first time that ''Galactica'' makes an offensive strike against Cylon forces.
The '''Battle for the Tylium Asteroid''' takes place when ''{{RDM|Galactica}}'' attacks a Cylon [[Cylon Refinery|tylium ore refinery]]. It marks the first time that ''Galactica'' makes an offensive strike against Cylon forces in nearly forty years.


After exhausting much of its fuel reserves fleeing from Cylon forces ([[TRS]]: "[[33]]") and rescuing [[Kara Thrace]] after she crash-lands on a moon ([[TRS]]: "[[You Can't Go Home Again]]"), ''Galactica'' sends [[Raptor]]s to outlying star systems in search of [[tylium]]; a fuel source used by all ships in the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]].They locate an asteroid saturated with the mineral, but also occupied by Cylons and fortified with [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raider]] squadrons. Commander [[William Adama|Adama]] decides to take the asteroid with a daring plan, utilizing the unconventional thinking of Kara Thrace to draft the attack strategy and Captain [[Lee Adama]] to implement it.
==Background==
After exhausting much of its fuel reserves fleeing from Cylon forces, ''Galactica'' sends [[Raptor]]s to outlying star systems in search of [[tylium]], a fuel source used by all ships in the [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]]. They locate an asteroid saturated with the mineral, but also occupied by Cylons and fortified with [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raider]] squadrons. Commander [[William Adama|Adama]] decides to take the asteroid with a daring plan, utilizing the unconventional thinking of Lieutenant [[Kara Thrace]] to draft the attack strategy and Captain [[Lee Adama]] to implement it. {{TRS|The Hand of God (RDM)|}}


==Battle==
''Galactica'' pulls a double-feint; using a cargo freighter to lure away patrolling Raiders, the battlestar deploys a Viper squadron to approach the unprotected asteroid. The Cylons deduce the freighter to be a diversion and turn their fighters on the approaching Viper squadron. Additionally, they release all of their base's reserve Raiders to make a run at ''Galactica''. With all Cylon craft engaging either the Vipers or ''Galactica'', a second squadron of Vipers emerges from inside the cargo freighter and heads for the now unguarded Cylon base.
''Galactica'' pulls a double-feint; using a cargo freighter to lure away patrolling Raiders, the battlestar deploys a Viper squadron to approach the unprotected asteroid. The Cylons deduce the freighter to be a diversion and turn their fighters on the approaching Viper squadron. Additionally, they release all of their base's reserve Raiders to make a run at ''Galactica''. With all Cylon craft engaging either the Vipers or ''Galactica'', a second squadron of Vipers emerges from inside the cargo freighter and heads for the now unguarded Cylon base.


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Captain Adama determines that any attacks they attempt will have to be completed manually. For that to be possible they must be able to approach the base at a close range - something which the anti-aircraft artillery makes unattainable.  
Captain Adama determines that any attacks they attempt will have to be completed manually. For that to be possible they must be able to approach the base at a close range - something which the anti-aircraft artillery makes unattainable.  


As the remaining 4 Vipers approach the refinery, they encounter heavy anti-aircraft fire that destroys two more Vipers, including [[Chuckles]] in [[Viper 4267]] and [[Stepchild]] in her assigned [[Viper]]
As the remaining four Vipers approach the refinery, they encounter heavy anti-aircraft fire that destroys two more Vipers, including [[Chuckles]] in [[Viper 4267]] and [[Stepchild]] in her assigned [[Viper]]
 


Captain Adama orders the other fighters to pull back as he searches for an alternative way of approaching the refinery. He finds a conveyor duct that runs from an un-defended canyon adjacent to the base, and ends below a tank storing highly unstable tylium precursor. After successfully maneuvering [[Viper 2220]] through the duct, Adama detonates a pair of explosive charges underneath the tank, then makes his escape.  
Captain Adama orders the other fighters to pull back as he searches for an alternative way of approaching the refinery. He finds a conveyor duct that runs from an un-defended canyon adjacent to the base, and ends below a tank storing highly unstable tylium precursor. After successfully maneuvering [[Viper 2220]] through the duct, Adama detonates a pair of explosive charges underneath the tank, then makes his escape.  


The ignition of the tylium-precursor results in a chain-reaction that destroys the refinery with a force equivalent to that of a three kiloton nuclear warhead yet leaves the underlying tylium unaffected. Moreover, the force of the explosion heavily disorients the overflying Raiders, leaving them unable to re-arm or refuel. With no means by which to escape the space surrounding the asteroid, the scattered fighters are destroyed by ''Galactica'' and her Vipers.
The ignition of the tylium-precursor results in a chain-reaction that destroys the refinery with a force equivalent to that of a three kiloton nuclear warhead yet leaves the underlying tylium unaffected. Moreover, the force of the explosion heavily disorients the overflying Raiders, leaving them unable to re-arm or refuel. With no means by which to escape the space surrounding the asteroid, the scattered fighters are destroyed by ''Galactica'' and its Vipers. ([[TRS]]: "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]


==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
Shortly after ''Galactica's'' victory over the enemy, ships from the civilian fleet mine a large quantity of tylium from the asteroid (gathered by the mobile [[mining ship]]s and processed on a [[refinery ship]]).  The mining yields enough tylium reserve to last the Fleet for several years.   
Shortly after ''Galactica's'' victory over the enemy, ships from the civilian fleet mine a large quantity of tylium from the asteroid (gathered by the mobile [[mining ship]]s and processed on a [[refinery ship]]).  The mining yields enough tylium reserve to last the Fleet for several years.   
   
   
Extraordinarily, this battle was prophesied in the [[Sacred Scrolls]], which mention a victory "led by serpents numbering two and ten" (the twelve Vipers). The scrolls warn, however, that "though the outcome favored the few, it would lead to a [[Battle of Kobol (RDM)|confrontation]] at [[Kobol (RDM)|the home of the gods]]" ([[TRS]]: "[[The Hand of God (RDM)|The Hand of God]]").
Extraordinarily, this battle was prophesied in the [[Sacred Scrolls]], which mention a victory "led by serpents numbering two and ten" (the twelve Vipers). The scrolls warn, however, that "though the outcome favored the few, it would lead to a [[Battle of Kobol (RDM)|confrontation]] at [[Kobol (RDM)|the home of the gods]]" {{TRS|The Hand of God (RDM)|}}.


==Impact==
==Impact==


Without the replenishment of the tylium, it is highly probable that the Cylons would have caught up with the Fleet and destroyed it. As of "[[Dirty Hands]]", nearly three years later, tylium ore was still in supply. Hence, the success of this battle removed what would have been a major concern for the Fleet for several years. Although further resupply is possible, it is not mentioned during the time between this battle and the events of "Dirty Hands".
Without the replenishment of the tylium, it is highly probable that the Cylons would have caught up with the Fleet and destroyed it. Nearly three years later, tylium ore was still in supply {{TRS|Dirty Hands}}, suggesting that success in this battle may have removed what would have been a major concern for the Fleet for several years.  


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Battle for the Tylium Asteroid
Apollo flying away from the Cylon tylium mine as it begins to explode
Apollo flying away from the Cylon tylium mine as it begins to explode
Apollo flying away from the Cylon tylium mine as it begins to explode
Summary
Conflict: Second Cylon War
Date: Day 36
Related Episode(s):
Place: Sector J23R7
Result: Colonial victory
Resupply of tylium ore for fuel reserves.
Combatants
Remnants of the Colonial Fleet Cylons
Commanders
Commander William Adama
Lieutenant Kara Thrace
Captain Lee Adama
Unknown †
Strength
Galactica
~19 Vipers
2 Raptors
3 civilian transports
140 Raiders
Fixed anti-aircraft emplacements
Materiel Losses
At least 4 Vipers Complete destruction of Cylon forces
Casualties
~6 pilots dead (Fireball,Stepchild,Donald Perry and 3 other pilots) Unknown, high
Battle Chronology
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Skirmish over the Red Moon Battle for the Tylium Asteroid Battle of Kobol


The Battle for the Tylium Asteroid takes place when Galactica attacks a Cylon tylium ore refinery. It marks the first time that Galactica makes an offensive strike against Cylon forces in nearly forty years.

Background[edit]

After exhausting much of its fuel reserves fleeing from Cylon forces, Galactica sends Raptors to outlying star systems in search of tylium, a fuel source used by all ships in the Fleet. They locate an asteroid saturated with the mineral, but also occupied by Cylons and fortified with Raider squadrons. Commander Adama decides to take the asteroid with a daring plan, utilizing the unconventional thinking of Lieutenant Kara Thrace to draft the attack strategy and Captain Lee Adama to implement it. (TRS: "The Hand of God""[[|]]")[[Category:]]

Battle[edit]

Galactica pulls a double-feint; using a cargo freighter to lure away patrolling Raiders, the battlestar deploys a Viper squadron to approach the unprotected asteroid. The Cylons deduce the freighter to be a diversion and turn their fighters on the approaching Viper squadron. Additionally, they release all of their base's reserve Raiders to make a run at Galactica. With all Cylon craft engaging either the Vipers or Galactica, a second squadron of Vipers emerges from inside the cargo freighter and heads for the now unguarded Cylon base.

As the squadron reaches the surface of the asteroid, guided anti-aircraft missiles are launched and Fireball is killed in his Viper - while Kat and Stepchild launch their guided missiles, a powerful jamming signal appears and causes the Colonial missiles to lose guidance and veer away from the refinery

Captain Adama determines that any attacks they attempt will have to be completed manually. For that to be possible they must be able to approach the base at a close range - something which the anti-aircraft artillery makes unattainable.

As the remaining four Vipers approach the refinery, they encounter heavy anti-aircraft fire that destroys two more Vipers, including Chuckles in Viper 4267 and Stepchild in her assigned Viper

Captain Adama orders the other fighters to pull back as he searches for an alternative way of approaching the refinery. He finds a conveyor duct that runs from an un-defended canyon adjacent to the base, and ends below a tank storing highly unstable tylium precursor. After successfully maneuvering Viper 2220 through the duct, Adama detonates a pair of explosive charges underneath the tank, then makes his escape.

The ignition of the tylium-precursor results in a chain-reaction that destroys the refinery with a force equivalent to that of a three kiloton nuclear warhead yet leaves the underlying tylium unaffected. Moreover, the force of the explosion heavily disorients the overflying Raiders, leaving them unable to re-arm or refuel. With no means by which to escape the space surrounding the asteroid, the scattered fighters are destroyed by Galactica and its Vipers. (TRS: "The Hand of God

Aftermath[edit]

Shortly after Galactica's victory over the enemy, ships from the civilian fleet mine a large quantity of tylium from the asteroid (gathered by the mobile mining ships and processed on a refinery ship). The mining yields enough tylium reserve to last the Fleet for several years.

Extraordinarily, this battle was prophesied in the Sacred Scrolls, which mention a victory "led by serpents numbering two and ten" (the twelve Vipers). The scrolls warn, however, that "though the outcome favored the few, it would lead to a confrontation at the home of the gods" (TRS: "The Hand of God""[[|]]")[[Category:]].

Impact[edit]

Without the replenishment of the tylium, it is highly probable that the Cylons would have caught up with the Fleet and destroyed it. Nearly three years later, tylium ore was still in supply (TRS: "Dirty Hands"), suggesting that success in this battle may have removed what would have been a major concern for the Fleet for several years.