Lt. Col. Tom Westin
Terran Spec Ops.
Terran Special Ops
Bravo Squad; KDF
Posts: 640
Registered: Feb 17, 2012 5:43:19 GMT -6
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Post by Lt. Col. Tom Westin on Mar 2, 2022 14:13:06 GMT -6
Reaching the CIC, the crew paused only for a moment as he stepped into the now cleaned CIC with Tom and Rebecca at the table. General Tyson was now being taken to Medical with them trying to piece together what exactly happened on the surface. With orbital weapon controls underground, it is assumed safe but as a precaution a few Battlestars are staying close to dire t the system. The event wasn't localized but around the planets with Terra's massive forests crushed to splinters which meant communication with the ground nearly nonexistent. Ordering the CAG to begin sending down scouting Vipers, he knew the options were now limited and even more needed to know how the Cylons managed to implement a weapon so devastating that it now put Kobol and the Colonies in danger. The quiet CIC got to work while he coordinated with Tom to send down SFs to now search for survivors. Reviewing the status of the atmosphere, the only nuclear signal as coming from Frondal which meant this was a fuel air bomb that was more concerning. Local spy satellites showed the surfaced crushed with out of control fires and bodies lining the streets of those who get caught in the explosion. Speaking to the Admiral, he knew this wasn't a SAR mission but one of pure recovery as he sent a request to Victor to get this gear together; "Sir, we'll search and recover survivors but life in Terra is no longer a possibility. Food will be scarce. Basic medical and survival will be unthinkable...the Cylons ensured Terra will bare some scars not so easily covered. My team will leave in an hour but our first priority will be too recover the President and send her here considering Titan is decades ahead of the fleet."
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Cmdr. Liam Stonebridge
Terran Defense Forces
Chief Weapons Officer
Posts: 85
Registered: Dec 30, 2015 20:42:24 GMT -6
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Post by Cmdr. Liam Stonebridge on Mar 4, 2022 3:56:19 GMT -6
Stepping into the CIC under his own power, Liam noticed the pictures of Terra and how much it didn't look like home; "I would suggest full retreat. By my estimate with food stores destroyed, any survivors would starve inside a week and die within two weeks. We can close the Port hangar and store both injured and refugees there," turning to the Admiral as he stood on the opposite side of the table, "our priority should be the President and military personnel while others evacuate civilians."
Loading up the evacuation procedure according to Phase One evacuation orders, Liam knew at this point Kobol and Avalon were the only options left.
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Post by Vice Admiral Michael Martin on Mar 4, 2022 4:28:55 GMT -6
Stepping into the CIC under his own power, Liam noticed the pictures of Terra and how much it didn't look like home; "I would suggest full retreat. By my estimate with food stores destroyed, any survivors would starve inside a week and die within two weeks. We can close the Port hangar and store both injured and refugees there," turning to the Admiral as he stood on the opposite side of the table, "our priority should be the President and military personnel while others evacuate civilians."
Loading up the evacuation procedure according to Phase One evacuation orders, Liam knew at this point Kobol and Avalon were the only options left. Listening to the facts, Michael knew Liam and others were right and that taking munitions down with the heat present from the fires would put them in danger. Turning to the Communications Officer, he needed to send a message to the Marauder considering his ship was taking the lead on this latest problem: This is Admiral Martin, the Titan will take point on Recovery Operations for Terra but we will not be expending resources to save Terra but to evacuate Terra. We'll be sending raptors down shortly with myself headed down with hopes in recovering the President. Set Condition TwoSetting down his pistol, Michael knew the ammunition inside this time was no good with the surface burning as he turned to Hale; "Begin salvage operations on the Orbital weapons but have the CAG commit to a CAP and stay on Condition Two," turning to Liam, "pick up a medical team, Jonathan and Oliver but we have to go unarmed," seeing the man nod before walking out the CIC with Liam. The goal was simple but he knew people would struggle with the idea of leaving Terra behind.
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Capt. Joseph Markus
Colonial Merchant Fleet
Captain-CMS Marauder
Civilian Captain, Colonial Citizen
Posts: 307
Registered: Apr 5, 2010 20:21:41 GMT -6
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Post by Capt. Joseph Markus on Mar 6, 2022 0:24:48 GMT -6
On board the CMS Marauder Bridge
Joseph was about to reply to Admiral Martin when he heard a familiar voice behind him. Turning around in his chair, he smiled.
"Well, good to see you as well cousin. Actually, my people down there have located both your wife and the President and are in the process of getting them out of the city. And yes, there is no need to evacuate the planet. Hold a second so I can let the good Admiral know what is happening."
Turning back around, Joseph got out of his seat and walked over to the communications console. Grabbing the headset, he put it on and adjusted the mic.
"Titan Actual, this is Marauder Actual, be advised Marauder Security team has located the President and medical team and are bringing them up to our location for further transfer to your ship, over."
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Post by Vice Admiral Michael Martin on Mar 6, 2022 13:33:05 GMT -6
On board the CMS Marauder BridgeJoseph was about to reply to Admiral Martin when he heard a familiar voice behind him. Turning around in his chair, he smiled. "Well, good to see you as well cousin. Actually, my people down there have located both your wife and the President and are in the process of getting them out of the city. And yes, there is no need to evacuate the planet. Hold a second so I can let the good Admiral know what is happening." Turning back around, Joseph got out of his seat and walked over to the communications console. Grabbing the headset, he put it on and adjusted the mic. "Titan Actual, this is Marauder Actual, be advised Marauder Security team has located the President and medical team and are bringing them up to our location for further transfer to your ship, over." Responding to the Marauder, Michael was reviewing images from the old Terran Intelligence satellite to see the devastation. Entire towns and cities were crumbling from their sheer weight with some movement from survivors but the soldier in him had made the same calculus as Tom did. Picking up the headset, he was soon connected with the other ship:Copy that Marauder Actual. Sending a team down neither the less to acquire status of the planet, evacuation of any injured and any sensitive information left in the bunker. Our Medical Staff will be waiting for the President in Port Pod but we need to decide our next move. Titan Actual out.
Giving Tom the green light, he glanced over at Liam and Bernard as he stood beside the table; "Prepare the deck for incoming both military and civvies. Have troops on the deck for Security and inform Kobol that upon your arrival we will dock in orbit with refugees on board," rubbing the back of his neck.
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Capt. Joseph Markus
Colonial Merchant Fleet
Captain-CMS Marauder
Civilian Captain, Colonial Citizen
Posts: 307
Registered: Apr 5, 2010 20:21:41 GMT -6
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Post by Capt. Joseph Markus on Mar 11, 2022 17:12:37 GMT -6
Copy that Marauder Actual. Sending a team down neither the less to acquire status of the planet, evacuation of any injured and any sensitive information left in the bunker. Our Medical Staff will be waiting for the President in Port Pod but we need to decide our next move. Titan Actual out.
Joseph was busy listening to Titan Actual and his Raptors that had already departed Corinth with the President and her medical team. he still did not see a need for an evacuation, unless the evac was merely for Colonial personnel. That would sit well with the Terrans, he was certain about that. Then again, they would have their planet back and be out from under Colonial eyes.
Keying the mic, he replied back to the Titan
"Titan Actual, be advised raptors have left Corinth City and are inbound to your location now. Will leave evac of any personnel to you and the powers that be. Raptors will then proceed here to my location with medical team from the University, a certain surgeon will be on board and is wanted here by her husband, Marauder Actual out."
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npcpilot
Colonial Officer
Colonial Pilot
We do this for fun, not a living!
Posts: 179
Registered: Jan 16, 2011 0:57:18 GMT -6
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Post by npcpilot on Mar 11, 2022 17:24:54 GMT -6
As Captain Georgette Halama, CF (NPC)
"Titan Control, this is Colonial Raptor 1764, inbound from the City of Corinth, or what's left of it. Transporting high priority cargo, am aware you have medical team on stand-by. Making our approach to your Port Pod and am calling the ball green. Raptor 1764 over."
"Raptor 1764, you are cleared for high priority landing, Titan out."
Banking the raptor to the right, she came in from behind the massive ships engines, being careful so as to not get too close and burn her ship up. Seeing the Landing bay in front of her, she eased back off of the throttle and came into the Port Pod nice and slow. After all, she was carrying the President of Terra, who was still in a medically induced coma.
Gently touching down on the deck, she made her way to a waiting elevator that would take her and the raptor into the Hangar Bay, where a medical team would be waiting to take the President to a brand new, state of the art medical facility.
"Titan Control, we are on the deck, taxiing to the elevator, Raptor 1764 out."
Once the raptor had stopped, the elevator began the downward trip into the Hangar Bay. Turning in her seat, georgette smiled at the medical team with the President.
"There's a medical team standing by. Once the President is off loaded, we'll re-fuel and then get on our way to the Marauder Dr. Kaun."
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npcpilot
Colonial Officer
Colonial Pilot
We do this for fun, not a living!
Posts: 179
Registered: Jan 16, 2011 0:57:18 GMT -6
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Post by npcpilot on Mar 14, 2022 18:12:50 GMT -6
"Colonial Raptor 1764 to Titan Control, requesting clearance for immediate take off, destination CMS Marauder, over."
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Post by Col. Bernard 'Bear' Hale on Mar 28, 2022 21:33:11 GMT -6
"Colonial Raptor 1764 to Titan Control, requesting clearance for immediate take off, destination CMS Marauder, over." Responding to the pilot, Bernard cleared the pilot for departure though he had a much more challenging task before him. The Titan had thirty landing feet that was installed when it was constructed that can extend at least fifty feet to accommodate the turrets...but even he was unsure if the ship could handle a hard fall. There was so much to calculate including the post load weight considering they could easily just be stuck in them ground. Starting the simulations, he knew the precursor wave would be equivalent to winds of 200+ mph and departure wave would decimate the airport terminals. Even more, they would be pushing their own supplies either H2O or O2 past the recommended barriers.
Running everything into the simulations, he listened to the crew who were coordinating the flights and knew they were getting tired. The pilots were getting tired and with the SFs and Marines trained...they needed to bed rotated out.
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Post by fleetops on Mar 30, 2022 19:56:44 GMT -6
As Commodore Kendra Guitterez, CF (NPC)
"Titan Actual, this is Chrysalis Actual, we are standing by to assist wherever we may be needed, over."
Turnign to her XO, she begain giving orders.
"Commander Taylor, ready all of our Raptors and shuttles to assist in recovery and rescue operations, have all fighter squadrons ready to launch and assemble the disaster teams to deploy."
"Yes Commodore, we're working on that right now. Raptors are loaded with supplies and medical personnel, Vipers are in their tubes standing by and ground teams are in transports ready to head to the surface."
"Excellent Commander. Now, where is my coffee? I just had it here a second ago."
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Post by Vice Admiral Michael Martin on Mar 31, 2022 1:34:43 GMT -6
As Commodore Kendra Guitterez, CF (NPC)"Titan Actual, this is Chrysalis Actual, we are standing by to assist wherever we may be needed, over."
Turning to her XO, she begain giving orders. "Commander Taylor, ready all of our Raptors and shuttles to assist in recovery and rescue operations, have all fighter squadrons ready to launch and assemble the disaster teams to deploy.""Yes Commodore, we're working on that right now. Raptors are loaded with supplies and medical personnel, Vipers are in their tubes standing by and ground teams are in transports ready to head to the surface.""Excellent Commander. Now, where is my coffee? I just had it here a second ago." Responding to the message, Michael was glad to hear that other ships were interested in the same objectives and more Raptors could definitely help:
Thanks for the help, Commodore, we can dock alongside and begin a transfer while civilians are being processed. Have SFs on the ground who is coordinating the evacuation and are preparing the civilians for the quick transition to life on Kobol. Closing the channel, Michael crossed his arms as he watched from the Tower as the Raptors began to take off once more for Terra. Mission 33 starting with the crews raising the tower into the ceiling as he crossed his arms while the defensive turrets lowered.
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Post by fleetops on Mar 31, 2022 19:08:23 GMT -6
As Commodore Kendra Guitterez, CF (NPC)
Nodding to the CIC crew, Kendra gave the orders.
"Begin recovery and evac missions now, launch all assets, prepare to dock alongside Titan to receive civilians."
Keying the mic, she messaged Titan.
"Titan Actual, Chrysalis Actual, we are launching our birds to begin recovery and evacuation of all those wishing to leave Terra and we are maneuvering to come alongside for docking, over."
Kendra was glad to finally have something to do other than sitting out by the Fleet Supply Station twiddling her thumbs.
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Gen. George Harperson
Terran Defense Forces
Retired, Terran Defense Forces
Director of Intelligence
Posts: 20
Registered: Dec 30, 2015 20:35:36 GMT -6
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Post by Gen. George Harperson on Apr 24, 2022 3:18:35 GMT -6
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Post by Col. Bernard 'Bear' Hale on Apr 24, 2022 21:17:38 GMT -6
Hearing the message, Bernard quickly sent a Corporal to wake the Admiral with a copy of the message while he issued orders for the Vipers to begin escorting Raptors. The message sounded hostile and even more setup deadlines for the ground operations and even an intention to take the Titan. The fact is they weren't going to give up the ship which meant they had to prepare against boarding actions and needed the Admiral who could talk down Terra.
Switching to Condition Two, this alert would bring the rail guns online with traditional projectile cannons and point defense. Disconnecting with the Battlestar beside them, Hale began recalling their battle group that would make it difficult for any boarding ships to get close to them. At the same time, the Air Group had to now establish a CAP around the battle group.
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Post by Vice Admiral Michael Martin on Jun 7, 2022 3:13:49 GMT -6
Stepping into the CIC, Michael was reading a report from Major Westin and knew the stance that Terra was taking was that of a warring party. He had already pushed his pilots pretty hard and knew other than ICBMs, Terra lacked a committed fleet but they had aircraft. Launching Jonathan's team by drop pods, the timer ran above the table as he plugged in the tablet; "Ideas?"
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