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[[Galactica type battlestar|Battlestar]] ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'' unsuccessfully attempts to rid themselves of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylons]] once and for all through the use of a biological weapon tactic.
Having recently taken several infected Cylon agent prisoners from an [[Torn|epidemic]] basestar, [[The Fleet (RDM)|the Colonial Fleet]] attempt to rid themselves of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] threat through the use of a virulent biological weapon.


The battlestar jumps ahead in a location in space known as NCD2539, which is used by the Cylons as a supply route. The battlestar leaves its civilian [[The Fleet (RDM)|Fleet]] behind for safety and tactical issues.
[[Laura Roslin|President Roslin]] provides the Presidential authorization required for the use of biological weapons.  ''[[Galactica (RDM)|Galactica]]'', leaving all civilian ships at a safe location, jumps to a space location known as NCD2539, which is part of a Cylon supply route. [[William Adama|Admiral Adama]]'s intent is to lure Cylon forces, including coverage by a [[Resurrection Ship]], into the area so that when the Colonials execute their infected Cylon agent prisoners, [[Resurrection (RDM)|download]] of their consciousnesses would infect the Cylon populace with a [[Lymphocytic encephalitis|human virus with a bioelectric pathogen]] that could eventually annihilate the Cylon race.  


Having recently taken several infected Cylon agent prisoners from a [[Torn|sick]] basestar, Admiral [[William Adama]] intentionally [[FTL|Jumps]] to this region of space to lure Cylon forces, including a [[Resurrection Ship]], into the area. The Colonials intend to kill their Cylon agent prisoners, whose consciousnesses would [[Resurrection (RDM)|download]] and infect the Cylon populace with a [[Lymphocytic encephalitis|human virus with a bioelectric pathogen]] that would eventually and effectively annihilate the Cylon race.  
Shortly after ''Galactica'' arrives, two scouting [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raiders]] jump into the vicinity, then jump away after observing ''Galactica''.  Five basestars and a Resurrection Ship appear within minutes. As part of their feint, ''Galactica'' launches multiple Vipers and Raptors, with the latter firing an open salvo of missiles into the Cylon Raider swarm.


Shortly after the Colonials arrive, two scouting [[Cylon Raider (RDM)|Raiders]] jump into the vicinity ahead of the Cylon fleet. Upon noticing ''Galactica'', the enemy fighters retreat and soon bring their fleet in tow, consisting of five basestars and a Resurrection Ship.
No one in [[CIC]] knows that ''Galactica'''s prisoner compartment is vented as an act of mission sabotage, asphyxiating the prisoners before the Resurrection Ship is in range.  With the Cylons now nearby, Admiral Adama orders the execution of the Cylon prisoners.  Attempting this, the prisoners are found to already be dead.


''Galactica'' launches multiple Vipers and Raptors, with the latter firing an open salvo of  missiles into the Cylon Raider swarm as part of their baiting plan.
With the objective no longer possible, Admiral Adama aborts the mission, ordering his pilots to land and returning his battlestar to the Fleet.
 
With the Cylons and the Resurrection Ship now close by, Admiral Adama orders the execution of their Cylon prisoners. However, sabotage aboard ''Galactica'' has vented the compartment where the prisoners are located, asphyxiating them before the Colonials entered NCD2539 space and long before the Resurrection Ship was in range for their personalities to download.
 
With the prime objective no longer possible, Admiral Adama aborts the mission and returns his battlestar to the bulk of his Fleet.
([[A Measure of Salvation]]).
([[A Measure of Salvation]]).


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==Notes==
==Notes==
[[Image:3x7-BattleOfNCD2539RaptorsFiring.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Raptors firing missiles.]]
[[Image:3x7-BattleOfNCD2539RaptorsFiring.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Raptors firing missiles.]]
*In this engagement, [[Raptors]] are shown loaded to the teeth with weapons systems. In the past ([[Miniseries]], [[The Hand of God]]), Raptors have rarely been depicted in actual combat, preferring instead to hang back while coordinating battlefield logistics. They have been shown armed in a few prior episodes ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]], [[Fragged]]), but this is by far their most prominent combat role to date. The Raptors are using the external missile pods and cannons introduced in "[[Exodus, Part I|Exodus, Part I]] & [[Exodus, Part II|II]]" and engage in the same maneuver used to launch the decoy drones during the Battle of New Caprica.
*In this engagement, [[Raptors]] are shown loaded to the teeth with weapons systems. In the past ([[Miniseries]], [[The Hand of God]]), Raptors have rarely been depicted in actual combat, preferring instead to hang back while coordinating battlefield logistics. They have been shown armed in a few prior episodes ([[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]], [[Fragged]]), and this is their most prominent combat role to date. The Raptors are using the external missile pods and cannons introduced in "[[Exodus, Part I|Exodus, Part I]] & [[Exodus, Part II|II]]" and engage in the same maneuver used to launch the decoy drones during the Battle of New Caprica.


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Revision as of 23:58, 16 December 2006

Battle of NCD2539
Summary
Conflict: Second Cylon War
Date: Unknown
Related Episode(s):
Place: The Region of NCD2539 Above/North
Result: Colonial objective to infect Resurrection Ship aborted
Combatants
Remnants of the Colonial Fleet Cylons
Commanders
Admiral William Adama Basestar command
Strength
Battlestar Galactica
multiple support Vipers, Raptors
One Resurrection Ship
Five basestars, associated Raiders, Heavy Raiders,
Materiel Losses
None Unknown
Casualties
None Unknown, dozens of Raiders
[[Colonial battles chronology ({{{series}}})|Battle Chronology]]
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Having recently taken several infected Cylon agent prisoners from an epidemic basestar, the Colonial Fleet attempt to rid themselves of the Cylon threat through the use of a virulent biological weapon.

President Roslin provides the Presidential authorization required for the use of biological weapons. Galactica, leaving all civilian ships at a safe location, jumps to a space location known as NCD2539, which is part of a Cylon supply route. Admiral Adama's intent is to lure Cylon forces, including coverage by a Resurrection Ship, into the area so that when the Colonials execute their infected Cylon agent prisoners, download of their consciousnesses would infect the Cylon populace with a human virus with a bioelectric pathogen that could eventually annihilate the Cylon race.

Shortly after Galactica arrives, two scouting Raiders jump into the vicinity, then jump away after observing Galactica. Five basestars and a Resurrection Ship appear within minutes. As part of their feint, Galactica launches multiple Vipers and Raptors, with the latter firing an open salvo of missiles into the Cylon Raider swarm.

No one in CIC knows that Galactica's prisoner compartment is vented as an act of mission sabotage, asphyxiating the prisoners before the Resurrection Ship is in range. With the Cylons now nearby, Admiral Adama orders the execution of the Cylon prisoners. Attempting this, the prisoners are found to already be dead.

With the objective no longer possible, Admiral Adama aborts the mission, ordering his pilots to land and returning his battlestar to the Fleet. (A Measure of Salvation).


Notes[edit]

Raptors firing missiles.
  • In this engagement, Raptors are shown loaded to the teeth with weapons systems. In the past (Miniseries, The Hand of God), Raptors have rarely been depicted in actual combat, preferring instead to hang back while coordinating battlefield logistics. They have been shown armed in a few prior episodes (Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II, Fragged), and this is their most prominent combat role to date. The Raptors are using the external missile pods and cannons introduced in "Exodus, Part I & II" and engage in the same maneuver used to launch the decoy drones during the Battle of New Caprica.