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Battlestar Argo

by AJ Marks

Part 7: The Alliance

Ares walked along the bridge of the Argo as he watched the crew go about their normal routines. So far the news from home had indicated that the encounter with the Cylons that they had interfered with a major offensive by the Cylons. The Battlestar Prometheus had been destroyed but the warriors had inflicted heavy damage on the Cylons.

Ares figured that the Cylon force that they had destroyed was probably part of that offensive push. It had been beaten back and now thing back at the Colonies had settled down a bit. He briefly wondered what would have happened had the Argo been part of the battle fleet and not encountered the Cylon forces. Would one battlestar make a difference in the fight? Continue reading…

Battlestar Argo

by AJ Marks

Part 6: Ghost Ship

Troy made his way down the hallway towards the pilot’s ready room, knowing that was where many of the pilots spent their off duty time. He noticed Nall and Bri in the room and wondered if he would be welcome there. Bri still had yet to calm down. Nall was right when he said she could be mad but had yet to see her calm down. Nall kept urging patience with Bri.

Nall motioned him over to which he tentatively walked over. Bri avoided eye contact with him which he had expected.

“Nall, Bri,” Troy said as he sat down at the table and ordered a drink, seeing Bri ignore him again. Continue reading…

Battlestar Argo

by AJ Marks

Part 5: Goodbye Friend

Martin and Nall sat at the table, as others waiting for the patrol to return. They talked about the Colonies and what they would miss and what they would not miss while they were on this mission. There was also a group of odds on a far board as to if they would ever find Earth and when. So far most people figured that they would never find Earth. The odds just seemed too great for people to believe.

“What will you miss,” Nall asked Martin.

“Jesse,” Martin replied referring to previous girlfriend. Nall shook his head in disbelief.

“Martin, she dumped you ten boyfriends ago,” Nall said. “She goes through them faster than I do girlfriends.” Continue reading…

Battlestar Argo

by AJ Marks

Part 4:  Ambush Squared

Bri made her way down the corridor to the computer room, she had a bit of free time before her next patrol. There she could read about the latest news from the Colonies sent to the Argo by a few people who know of their mission. It helped to receive such news. The last news she heard, the Delphians had gone to war against the Cylons. That would help out the colonies as it might split the Cylon forces and allow the Colonies to rebuild the fleet a bit. She read of a rumor that the Battlestar Pegasus was going to be the center of a new battle fleet. That would be exciting, especially if they were led by Commander Cain.

Entering the room she noticed that Troy already in the room reading something on his screen. She took a seat next to him hoping he would notice her. When he did not, she felt a bit deflated before wondering what had his attention. Continue reading…

Battlestar Argo

by AJ Marks

Part 3: Beginning the Search

The battlestar Argo made its way towards a single system. The scanners indicated nothing out of the ordinary about the system. On the bridge of the battlestar, Commander Ares stood watching the rest of the crew going about their duties. What they did here would give him an indication of how they would act at other systems, setting up procedures they might use later on.

“Scans are clean commander, not picking up anything at all,” Pratt said, walking over to where Ares stood.

“I see,” Ares replied, sitting down in the command chair, quickly thinking about what they might do next. “Might be a good idea to launch a patrol, have them scan the planet for any signs of intelligent life, or ruins.” Continue reading…

Battlestar Argo

by AJ Marks

Part 2: Legend’s Beginning

Ares glanced out the viewport on the bridge for the hundredth time. So far all he saw, pitch blackness, not even a star. He could do little except head straight though it hoping to come out at the other end.

Troy had been excited upon hearing such an area of space from the patrols. He mentioned something about having to go through it to reach Kobal. The Ancient homeworld of the Thirteen Tribes. By going through the darkness they would see a light which would lead them to Kobal. Ares felt skeptical, but he would follow Troy’s advice at the moment. Perhaps if they found Kobal, they might get an idea of where to find Earth.

Glancing our once more at the darkness he wondered exactly what created such an area of space. His scanner showed nothing as well, which disturbed him. He had no idea if they were even working anymore. Continue reading…

Battlestar Argo

by AJ Marks

Part 1:  The Mission

Colonel Ares made his way down the hallway towards the commander’s office. Commander Backus summoned not long ago, and Ares silently hoped he was not going for a mental evaluation. Backus was a tough man, required you to do your job, and in a way reminded Ares of his first squadron leader, Cain. Ares had only been the colonel of the battlestar Pacifica for a few sectars now.

The news of the death of Rikki hit him hard. The one person he had loved, now all he had was regrets of what he had not done. She had discussed marriage the last time they talked, and he had still felt not ready. Now, with the Cylon attack on the outpost and her death, they would never get that chance. Continue reading…