January 2023

Commander Maria Ramirez had never been a patient woman. This applied to her pre-war career as an IT specialist on the Battlestar Mercury. It applied even more today, with the burden of a command and so many lives depending on her.

Aboard Colonial Liner (Same class as Colonial 1). Maria Ramirez took the stand at her hearing after swearing an oath on a book of prophecy which she had not read since her teenage years. Admiral Lawson , who was still officially on leave with the sun spot virus was remotely watching the hearing, but was …

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James Wilson, what’s of average height and average build. About 50 in middle age he did not striking memorable impression. He had never served in the colonial military. Dressed in a suit and a tie, civilian clothing, he was sworn in as a witness in the tribunal. His skin was olive, and his hair was …

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<<<<<<<<<<<< Chapter 7 Chapter 9 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The military lawyer was one of the few that survived the attack on the twelve colonies. Viper pilots were needed. The Colonial military knew what to do with them. Lawyers were not really in demand. Bernard Roscoe, was sixty one years old, stood nearly 1.9 meters tall. He was …

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Saturn XO: “New Scorpia space port reports that armed groups have taken Control. We have been told to expect their demands. They are holding several of our pilots.” “DRADIS, contacts, several Cylon ships just jumped into the fleet staging area.” Commander Ramirez: “Fire at them as we jump!” “DRADIS, contacts, 5 large ships Three smaller.All …

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