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|description=Galactica and Pegasus forces
|description=Galactica and Pegasus forces
|conflict=[[Cylon Attack|Second Cylon war]]
|conflict=Internal Battles
|date=Approximately [[Timeline (RDM)|six months]] after the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]
|date=Approximately [[Timeline (RDM)|six months]] after the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]]
|place=Interstellar space, specific location unknown
|epi= [[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]] <br/> [[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]
|result=Uneasy [[Colonial]] truce
|place=An unknown location in interstellar space
|result=Recall of forces. Uneasy truce
|combatant1=''[[Galactica]]'' (formerly attached to [[BSG|BSG 75]])
|combatant1=''[[Galactica]]'' (formerly attached to [[BSG|BSG 75]])
|combatant2=''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' (formerly attached to [[BSG|BSG 62]])
|combatant2=''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]'' (formerly attached to [[BSG|BSG 62]])
|co1=Commander [[William Adama]]
|co1=Commander [[William Adama]]
|co2=Admiral [[Helena Cain]]
|co2=Admiral [[Helena Cain]]
|strength1=[[Galactica type battlestar|Original class battlestar]] ''[[Galactica]]''<br>
|strength1=''Galactica''<br>34-42 {{RDM|Viper}}s<br>
34-42 [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]]<br>
|strength2=''Pegasus''<br>approx. 80-90 [[Viper Mark VII|Mark VII Vipers]]
|strength2=[[Mercury class battlestar]] ''[[Pegasus (RDM)|Pegasus]]''<br>Approx. 40 [[Viper Mark VII|Mark VII Vipers]]
|shiploss1=None
|shiploss1=None
|shiploss2=None
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|next=[[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]]
|next=[[Battle of the Resurrection Ship]]
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'''''Galactica''''' '''vs''' '''''Pegasus''''' is a confrontation between the commanders of the two battlestars as a result of draconian command decisions by Admiral Helena Cain ("[[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]", "[[Resurrection Ship, Part I]]").
The '''standoff between ''Galactica'' and ''Pegasus''''' is a confrontation between the commanders of the two battlestars as a result of questionable command decisions by Admiral Helena Cain {{TRS|Pegasus (episode)||Resurrection Ship, Part I}}.


Colonel [[Saul Tigh]] informs Commander [[William Adama]] that Admiral [[Helena Cain]] has ordered the summary execution of Chief [[Galen Tyrol]] and Lieutenant [[Karl Agathon]] over the death of Lieutenant [[Alastair Thorne]]. On this news, feeling deceived that a genuine court martial would occur for his crewmen, Adama orders a [[Raptor]] (with [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] escort) to board ''Pegasus'' to retrieve the men.
Colonel [[Saul Tigh|Tigh]] informs Commander [[William Adama|Adama]] that Admiral [[Helena Cain|Cain]] has ordered the summary execution of Chief [[Galen Tyrol|Tyrol]] and Lieutenant [[Karl Agathon|Agathon]] over the death of ''Pegasus'' Lieutenant [[Alastair Thorne|Thorne]]. On this news, feeling deceived that a genuine court martial would occur for his crewmen, Adama orders a [[Raptor]] with [[Viper (RDM)|Viper]] escorts to board ''Pegasus'' to retrieve the men.


When Adama communicates to Cain of his intentions, Cain launches ''Peagsus''<nowiki>'</nowiki> full [[Viper Mark VII]] forces and orders [[Action Stations|Condition One]].  ''Galactica'' follows suit, launching her Vipers, led by [[Louanne Katraine|Kat]] and [[Brendan Costanza|Hotdog]] ([[Pegasus (episode)|Pegasus]]).
When Adama informs Cain of his intentions, Cain launches ''Peagsus'''s full [[Viper Mark VII]] forces and orders [[Action Stations|Condition One]].  ''Galactica'' follows suit, launching her Vipers, led by [[Louanne Katraine|Kat]] and [[Brendan Costanza|Hotdog]] {{TRS|Pegasus (episode)|}}.


Each side attempts to goad the other. Kat repeatedly requests permission for "[[weapons free]]" on the incoming Vipers.  During this, each side plays a deadly game of "chicken," attempting to force the other to open fire. Under Colonial rules-of-engagement, the opposing side fired upon could return fire.  
Each side attempts to goad the other into opening fire, and Kat repeatedly requests permission for "[[weapons free]]" on the incoming Vipers. Under Colonial rules-of-engagement, any force that is fired upon can return fire.


The fracas is interrupted by [[Kara Thrace|Kara "Starbuck" Thrace]] piloting the [[Blackbird]]. After then-Lieutenant [[Lee Adama]] text messages Starbuck over  [[wireless]] aboard a ''Pegasus'' Raptor, her ship only showing up on [[DRADIS]] due to her reply transmission being detected. Both [[battlestar]]s and their respective Viper squadrons read the Blackbird as a Cylon (the Blackbird is either not equipped with a Colonial transponder or had disabled it for the unauthorized recon mission).  The two opposing groups join forces to engage the "real" enemy, but Starbuck succeeds in confirming her identity before the Vipers fire upon the Blackbird.   
The fracas is interrupted by [[Kara Thrace|Starbuck]] piloting the [[Blackbird]]. After Captain [[Lee Adama]] text messages Starbuck over  [[wireless]] aboard a ''Pegasus'' Raptor, her ship only showing up on [[DRADIS]] due to her reply transmission being detected. Both [[battlestar]]s and their respective Viper squadrons read the Blackbird as a Cylon (the Blackbird is either not equipped with a Colonial transponder or had disabled it for the unauthorized recon mission).  The two opposing groups join forces to engage the "real" enemy, but Starbuck succeeds in confirming her identity before the Vipers fire upon the Blackbird.   


A truce ensues after Cain receives recon photos of the Cylon "[[Resurrection Ship]]".  Both commanders agree to bring their ships to [[Action Stations|Condition Two]] and meet on ''[[Colonial One]]'' to determine a course of action ([[Resurrection Ship, Part II]]).
A truce ensues after Cain receives recon photos of the Cylon [[Resurrection Ship]].  Both commanders agree to bring their ships to [[Action Stations|Condition Two]] and meet on ''[[Colonial One]]'' to determine a course of action {{TRS|Resurrection Ship, Part II}}.


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Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus
Galactica and Pegasus forces
Galactica and Pegasus forces
Galactica and Pegasus forces
Summary
Conflict: Internal Battles
Date: Approximately six months after the Fall of the Twelve Colonies
Related Episode(s): Pegasus
Resurrection Ship, Part I
Place: An unknown location in interstellar space
Result: Recall of forces. Uneasy truce
Combatants
Galactica (formerly attached to BSG 75) Pegasus (formerly attached to BSG 62)
Commanders
Commander William Adama Admiral Helena Cain
Strength
Galactica
34-42 Vipers
Pegasus
approx. 80-90 Mark VII Vipers
Materiel Losses
None None
Casualties
None None
Battle Chronology
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Great Cylon Turkey Shoot Standoff Between Galactica and Pegasus Battle of the Resurrection Ship


The standoff between Galactica and Pegasus is a confrontation between the commanders of the two battlestars as a result of questionable command decisions by Admiral Helena Cain (TRS: "Pegasus""[[|]]", "Resurrection Ship, Part I")[[Category:]].

Colonel Tigh informs Commander Adama that Admiral Cain has ordered the summary execution of Chief Tyrol and Lieutenant Agathon over the death of Pegasus Lieutenant Thorne. On this news, feeling deceived that a genuine court martial would occur for his crewmen, Adama orders a Raptor with Viper escorts to board Pegasus to retrieve the men.

When Adama informs Cain of his intentions, Cain launches Peagsus's full Viper Mark VII forces and orders Condition One. Galactica follows suit, launching her Vipers, led by Kat and Hotdog (TRS: "Pegasus""[[|]]")[[Category:]].

Each side attempts to goad the other into opening fire, and Kat repeatedly requests permission for "weapons free" on the incoming Vipers. Under Colonial rules-of-engagement, any force that is fired upon can return fire.

The fracas is interrupted by Starbuck piloting the Blackbird. After Captain Lee Adama text messages Starbuck over wireless aboard a Pegasus Raptor, her ship only showing up on DRADIS due to her reply transmission being detected. Both battlestars and their respective Viper squadrons read the Blackbird as a Cylon (the Blackbird is either not equipped with a Colonial transponder or had disabled it for the unauthorized recon mission). The two opposing groups join forces to engage the "real" enemy, but Starbuck succeeds in confirming her identity before the Vipers fire upon the Blackbird.

A truce ensues after Cain receives recon photos of the Cylon Resurrection Ship. Both commanders agree to bring their ships to Condition Two and meet on Colonial One to determine a course of action (TRS: "Resurrection Ship, Part II").