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Dimensions<\/strong><\/p>\n

by AJMarks<\/p>\n

The battlestar Galactica led the ragtag fleet of survivors though space hoping one day to find the Thirteenth Tribe, on a planet called Earth. Fleeing the commander, Adama, hoped to put some distance between the survivors and the Cylons.<\/p>\n

On board the mighty warship two vipers were ready for patrol. The two pilots had a mission to scout the nearby solar systems for any resources the fleet might be able to use. Materials were scarce and any new resources would be very helpful.<\/p>\n

\u201cCore command transferring launch controls to blue patrol,\u201d Rigel said to the patrol.<\/p>\n

\u201cTransfer acknowledge,\u201d Apollo replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cBlue patrol, launch when ready,\u201d Rigel said.<\/p>\n

Apollo pressed the turbo button feeling the familiar acceleration of g-forces as his viper shot out the launch tube, followed a micron later by Starbuck. They formed up and started towards the first system.<\/p>\n

\u201cApollo, did you hear what Colonel Tigh said,\u201d Starbuck said over the intercom as they flew past an argo ship.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, strange,\u201d Apollo replied, recalling the mysterious transmissions they had received.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn alpha signal, out here,\u201d Starbuck said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, Boomer said it\u2019s possible for the transmission to have bounced off something,\u201d Apollo said, recalling the conversation with boomer, who tried to explain it.<\/p>\n

\u201cMight be the Pegasus calling for help,\u201d Starbucks aid, giving another theory of why they heard the transmission.<\/p>\n

\u201cMight be, but I think its unlikely, Cain would have given us a message, and I doubt he\u2019d risk giving away his position to the Cylons,\u201d Apollo said, thinking about Cain. A lot of people wondered what the commander might be doing, if the Pegasus survived the battle.<\/p>\n

They continued on out of the fleet and towards the system, hoping they did not find Cylon.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander,\u201d a young woman said, turning to the man in the center of the bridge.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes Colonel,\u201d the commander replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re picking up some unusual energy readings in the nearby star system,\u201d she replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cInteresting, set course to investigate,\u201d he said to her. The group of ships set course to check the system. The commander did not expect anything, but with pirates one never knew.<\/p>\n

He waited patiently as they arrived at the source of the energy but found no ships. There were some very strange abnormalities in the general area.<\/p>\n

\u201cSir, I think we should get out of here,\u201d the colonel said, looking out the bridge viewport at the area of space.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think you\u2019re right,\u201d the commander said, preparing to order the fleet to leave the area at the maximum speed possible. Lightning shot out enveloping the entire fleet. \u201cHold on.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ship shook violently as everyone gripped their seats, they strained against the seatbelts, but no one was thrown to the floor. Finally after several long minutes it stopped. The commander looked around seeing everyone all right, as they were plunged into darkness.<\/p>\n

\u201cStatus report?\u201d he asked, not sure what happened to the ship, or even if the rest of the fleet was with him.<\/p>\n

\u201cPower coming back now,\u201d one lieutenant said, even as the lighting came back on.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rest of the fleet is reporting in, similar experiences, but no on injuries or damage to any ships,\u201d the colonel said.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood,\u201d the commander said, feeling a bit of relief at that. He had a lot still to consider, like what happened. \u201cTime changes?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cScanning local stars,\u201d the reply came back. After a few seconds he got the reply they were at normal time. He was about to order a call to fleet HQ when the scanner operator interrupted him.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, we do have one problem, the scanners are picking up some ships nearby.\u201d<\/p>\n

He frowned, maybe they were gone a shot t of time and they were looking for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, there is a training station nearby, maybe they came out to investigate as well,\u201d the commander replied logically.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo sire, this is coming up Cylon,\u201d she said, shocking everyone on the bridge.<\/p>\n

\u201cCylons? Impossible,\u201d he stammered.<\/p>\n

\u201cScanners indicate four Cylon basestars, Hades class,\u201d the operator said.<\/p>\n

Now the commander felt confused. One he might understand, but four, something had happened. Had he hit a Cylon trap somehow? He thought about what he might do next. He needed information about the Cylons and take it back to HQ for further study. He ordered patrols ready to go to scout for other basestars, or nearby stations.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cSpeak centurion,\u201d the leader of the basestar said. In front of him two silver and one gold centurion stood.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are in position to begin our assault on the battlestar Galactica,\u201d the gold centurion said.<\/p>\n

\u201cExcellent, begin the attack,\u201d the leader said. They had prepared for this ambush for several sectons to set up. Now they were in position and the Colonial fleet finally arrived.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy your command,\u201d the centurion said, as they turned to carry out the order. The Galactica would not be able to survive this battle, even if the Pegasus was with them. He looked forward to the glorious battle ahead.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, multiple contacts coming our way,\u201d Rigel said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIdentification?\u201d Adama asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey appear Cylon,\u201d Rigel said.<\/p>\n

Adama paled slightly at the news. \u201cby the gods,\u201d he muttered, wondering how he was going to get out of this situation. He quickly looked down at the scanner seeing the seriousness of the situation. \u201cRecall all patrols, red alert.\u201d<\/p>\n

They were not ready for the Cylons. One of the ships was still being converted into a makeshift warship, and they had yet to start really begin producing vipers.<\/p>\n

\u201cScramble all viper squadrons,\u201d Adama finally said. Hoping it would be enough.<\/p>\n

He watched the crew act with discipline and poise. He could not have felt more proud of them than at this moment. He only hoped they survived the battle.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, a strike group left the basestars, but are not heading our direction, or towards ay known stations,\u201d the scanner operator said.<\/p>\n

The commander frowned. \u201cInteresting, can we see where they are heading?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cExtending range now,\u201d the scanner operator said, working quickly for a few seconds before stopping. \u201cI\u2019m picking up a lot of private ships, merchant, cargo, a few tankers, argo ships and a passenger ships. It makes no sense.\u201d<\/p>\n

The commander looked down at eh screen himself trying to figure out why so many different ships might be clustered together. Something strange was happening for sure. \u201cThis is most unusual, anything else?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHold on, picking up a warship,\u201d the operator said. \u201cBattlestar, Colombia class.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA battlestar here? Impossible,\u201d the commander said, this mystery kept getting more and more strange. He wished for some real answers instead of more questions.<\/p>\n

\u201cSir, it\u2019s the Galactica,\u201d the operator said, the name stunning everyone in the room.<\/p>\n

The commander felt numb at what he had been told. There was no way the Galactica could be here. He had witnessed the ship destroyed personally. A legend to everyone here, its crew legendary heroes in the fight against the Cylons.<\/p>\n

\u201cSet course to intercept. All viper squadrons prepare to launch,\u201d he said to the crew. \u201cWe fight Cylons today.\u201d<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, picking up another group of ships on the edge of our scanners,\u2019 Rigel said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwo Cylon fleets, they are not playing around this time,\u201d Adama said, knowing they were now completely overwhelmed by the situation. \u201cMove the Galactica to intercept the closest group.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes commander,\u201d Omega replied, as the crew moved to power up the Galactica to full speed and head towards the incoming Cylon ships. \u201cSir, we have something strange,\u201d Omega said, after a few microns of looking at the scanner.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is it?\u201d Adama asked, making his way over to view the screen himself. He looked down then back up at Omega in shock.<\/p>\n

\u201cRunning a diagnostic now,\u201d Omega stated, even as they both looked back down at the scanner once more.<\/p>\n

\u201cHuman,\u201d Adama said, looking up at Tigh, who had a questioning look on his face at being left out.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd at least one battlestar, maybe more in the group of ships,\u201d Omega said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Pegasus?\u201d Tigh asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cTry to establish communications,\u201d Adama said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn it,\u201d Athena said.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, we\u2019re getting an incoming communications from the Galactica,\u201d the colonel said. \u201cIt\u2019s a bit strange, audio only.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPut it though,\u201d the commander said, wondering if maybe this might help explain something to him.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the Galactica, to nearby fleet, Cain if that\u2019s you we could use some help here,\u201d the voice said. The commander paused hearing the names called out. Cain, and the Galactica, famous names in the fight against the Cylons. Today did indeed seem strange.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the battlestar Atlantia, how can we be of assistance,\u2019 the commander finally replied.<\/p>\n

Silence greeted his reply, only adding to his confusion. He kept his fleet on course to intercept.<\/p>\n

\u201cAny reply?\u201d he asked, looking on at the group.<\/p>\n

\u201cNone yet commander,\u201d the commander replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cTell all squadrons to launch, they are to engage and destroy any Cylon craft,\u201d the commander said going ahead with his course of action. Whatever was going on, this fleet needed help from the Cylons and he would provide it.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir,\u2019 the colonel replied, as vipers launched from the battlestars in the fleet.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cAdama,\u201d Tigh said, the word cutting though the bridge. \u201cIt can\u2019t be,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know,\u201d Adama replied. \u201cThere is no way that is the Atlantia, we all saw it destroyed at Cimtar.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut they do appear on our scanners,\u201d Tigh said. Adama had no idea which was real, what he was on the scanners or what he knew to be true.<\/p>\n

The thought that it might be a Cylon trap crossed his mind, but he had very little options tat the moment. They could not outrun the Cylon, and they were outgunned. If it was a trap, he very much doubted they would survive. But if they could help, they might be saved.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaintain course for right now, if they are here to help, they will intercept the Cylons,\u201d Adama said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd a reply?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking on it,\u201d Adama said. \u201cRight now inform our pilot they might be receiving reinformcements.\u201d<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Starbuck heard the announcement by Rigel that they might be receiving reinforcements. He almost hit another viper in his shock before recovering, still not sure about what he heard.<\/p>\n

\u201cApollo, did I just heard what I thought I did, we\u2019re getting reinforcements?\u201d Starbuck asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s what I thought I heard,\u201d Boomer said, speaking up as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are they doing? Making additional vipers as we speak?\u201d Starbuck said in disbelief.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t\u2019 know, concentrate on your job for now,\u201d Apollo cut in.<\/p>\n

Starbuck focused on a raider in front of him quickly destroying it. Another viper exploded and he realized it would not be long before they were really outnumbered. He would welcome any reinforcements right about now.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncoming, and their vipers,\u201d Boomer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore vipers, from where?\u201d Starbuck said, unable to believe it. Glancing down at the scanner, he realized they were right, the incoming fighters were vipers. He could not explain it, but welcomed the help.<\/p>\n

The new arrivals joined the attack with the same zeal of the Galactica pilots. The tide turned against the Cylons allowing Starbuck a sense they might live through the battle after all.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cReport centurion,\u201d the basestar commander said, looking forward to good news about the battle. The ambush appeared to have been a complete success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe battle does not go well,\u201d the centurion reported.<\/p>\n

\u201cExplain,\u201d the commander ordered, unable to see how the battle could have turned against his superior force.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Colonial warriors have engaged our forces,\u201d the centurion replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cImpossible,\u201d the commander replied, wanting an explanation.<\/p>\n

\u201cScanners also detect an incoming Colonial battle fleet,\u201d the centurion reported.<\/p>\n

\u201cEngage and destroy them,\u201d the commander said, he would not be denied his victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy your command,\u201d the centurion said.<\/p>\n

The commander watched it turn and walk away, unable to fathom what was happening in the battle.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cCylon basestars heading in our direction commander,\u201d the scanner operator said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAway from the Galactica,\u201d the commander asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes sir,\u201d the reply came back.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, prepare to engage,\u2019 the commander replied. \u201cWe\u2019ll be able to survive better than any of those civilian ships. Tell all ship to engage at will.\u201d<\/p>\n

He watched the screen as the two fleet engaged. He felt sure in his ships and firepower. His fleet could take on four basestars.<\/p>\n

On board the Galactica, Commander Adama watched with interest the battle. His crew worried about any raiders which would make strafing runs on the battlestar.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncoming raider\u201d Omega said.<\/p>\n

Adama turned to watch the defenses go to work. The raider managed to avoid the fir and crashed on the landing bay.<\/p>\n

\u201cFire control to Alpha landing bay,\u201d Tigh said calmly. The damage control teams responded they were on the way, and Adama could only hope the landing bay was not seriously damaged.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe won\u2019t be able to maintain our viper cover effectively with only one landing bay,\u201d Omega said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know,\u201d Adama replied. He already thought ahead to how to approach the newcomers for fighter assistance. He would ask when the fighting died down, and it might help to find out who they were.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, the last basestar had been destroy,\u201d the report came in to the commander, who looked around the bridge.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood work everyone, damage?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cReports coming in now, but every ships is operational,\u201d the reply came back.<\/p>\n

\u201cAny word from the Galactica,\u201d he asked, having not heard anything form it since that initial contact.<\/p>\n

\u201cGetting a message now sir, I\u2019ll relay it through.\u201d<\/p>\n

The commander listened as they still had no video.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur landing bays suffered some damage, would it be possible to land some of our vipers on your ship?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot a problem, we\u2019ll provide any assistance we can,\u201d the commander replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood, then I look forward to meeting with you, and we can figure out what\u2019s going on.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAgreed,\u201d the commander said, he also wanted to get to the bottom of what was going on.<\/p>\n

\u201cSir,\u201d the scanner operator said, causing the commander to turn. \u201cThe Galactica is showing damage not received from this battle, and, well, we\u2019re showing a much larger compliment than normal. Actually, all the ships in that fleet are.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cInteresting, perhaps we\u2019ll get some answers then soon,\u201d the commander said. \u201cInform our landing bays we\u2019ll be taking on some of the Galactica\u2019s vipers. We\u2019ll know soon what is going on.\u201d<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Starbuck, Apollo and Boomer touched down on the hangar of the Atlantia, the battlestar which helped them out in the battle. They each felt very strange with the fact they were now on a ship they knew had been destroyed.<\/p>\n

Apollo looked over at Starbuck, who walked over. Boomer made his way over as well, and the feeling of being watched by everyone on board made him feel uneasy. He looked around at the group not seeing any familiar faces, at least until one warrior stepped forward. Both men froze, unable to believe what they were seeing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d Starbuck asked, having seen Apollo freeze, turning and saw someone he felt sure was a ghost.<\/p>\n

\u201cZac?\u201d Apollo said, swallowing hard, unable to comprehend what he was seeing.<\/p>\n

\u201cApollo! Starbuck?\u201d Zac replied back, also in disbelief.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt can\u2019t be, you were killed at the peace conference at Cimtar, your viper was destroy as you reached the fleet,\u201d Apollo said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMe, no you and Starbuck were, you and ran into trouble while on patrol,\u201d Zac said, confusing Apollo.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t go on the patrol, you took my place, all excited about flying,\u201d Starbuck said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou didn\u2019t let me,\u201d Zac said, looking over at Apollo.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, this is getting confusing,\u201d Boomer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd fast,\u201d Zac said, beating Apollo to it. \u201cPerhaps you should meet with the commander, maybe we can figure out what\u2019s going on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Apollo had to agree, watching as the elevator door opened, allowing a man to walk out dressed in a commander\u2019s uniform. Apollo automatically drew his blaster, even as Starbuck and Boomer followed.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaltar, you traitor!\u201d<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

The commander walked down to the hangar to meet with the pilots who landed. He hoped to gain some information about what was going on. He had a lot of questions, including where the Galactica came from, and the Cylons.<\/p>\n

The doors opened and he stepped forward not expecting to see what he saw. Zac stood there, standing in front of three men, who turned to see him, and he stepped back in reflex at what happened. All three drew their weapons.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaltar, you traitor!\u201d<\/p>\n

It took him a few seconds before he finally recognized them. The one who spoke was Apollo, strike captain of the Galactica, the blonde Starbuck and the last one, Boomer. Now Baltar felt confused, what were they doing alive?<\/p>\n

\u201cCaptain, lieutenant,\u201d Baltar said, holding out his hands hoping they didn\u2019t shoot him. He looked around as everyone seemed antsy and confused.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s the ruse this time Baltar?\u201d Apollo stated, not backing down.<\/p>\n

\u201cRuse, that\u2019s what we\u2019re trying to figure out. How are the heroes of Cimtar still alive?\u201d Baltar said. He had seen for himself as Apollo and Starbuck\u2019s vipers were destroyed delaying the massive incoming wave of Cylon raiders.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeroes of Cimtar, you\u2019re the one who betrayed us to the Cylons there,\u201d Starbucks aid.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou allowed the Cylons to destroy the colonies,\u201d Apollo said.<\/p>\n

Baltar looked around at the group, everyone seemed confused, as did he.<\/p>\n

\u201cApollo, we won that battle, we surprised the Cylons and double crossed them,\u201d Zac said, speaking up for the first time. \u201cBaltar came to father after the Cylons came to him. They worked out a surprise for the Cylons and crushed them so badly they never recovered.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat?\u201d Apollo said, now everyone looked confused.<\/p>\n

\u201cPerhaps we should retreat to a more comfortable spot, and, your weapons, please,\u201d Baltar said, looking down at the still drawn blasters.<\/p>\n

They holstered them reluctantly leaving Baltar some time to think. They thought he had betrayed them at Cimtar.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs your father still the commander of the Galactica?\u201d Baltar asked, wondering what else might not be the same.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, but you know that,\u201d Apollo replied, still wary of what was going on as they walked towards the elevator.<\/p>\n

People stared in shock at the group that walked down the corridor, seeing for themselves legends who should not be alive. Finally reaching a spot they sat down, and Baltar ordered in some food and drinks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy don\u2019t you tell us what happened at Cimtar?\u201d Apollo said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was skeptical when the Cylons approached me. They said they would place me as leader of humanity, and under Cylon rule. So, I went and talked with your father about it. He was convinced that they might not be suing for peace,\u201d Baltar said, thinking back to that time. \u201cI was offered complete power, very tempting.<\/p>\n

He looked at the three seeing that hey were listening.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour father convinced me of their lie, by asking for even more. Everything I demanded they said they would give me. Well, we hoped for peace, but were prepared for war that day. They came in expecting our defenses down, and therefore were spread thin,\u201d Baltar said. \u201cYou two were on patrol near the moon. The Cylons jammed your transmissions, and ran back to the fleet. They caught on the edge of our scanners, there you fought the Cylons and were destroyed before vipers from the fleet could reach you. The delaying action allowed the vipers to launch.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the battle though, the Galactica was destroyed along with Commander Adama, it was a great blow to the fleet and moral. However with the raiders destroyed the fleet rushed into the system and destroyed the basestasrs retreating from the planets.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen, in a bold move Commander Cain and the Pegasus reappeared in the Colonies, having fought its way back. His arrival boosted moral, and under his leadership struck straight into the heart of the Cylon Empire. The Cylons were destroyed for good, at least so we thought, until today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Baltar looked at the group who seemed to look back at him in shock.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou never talked with my father,\u201d Apollo said. \u201cThe fleet was destroyed, the Atlantia was the first to be destroyed. The defenses of the Colonies were disabled and the Cylons leveled every planet. Only the Galactica survived the attack.\u201d<\/p>\n

Baltar heard the disgust coming from Apollo as he spoke.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen the fleet the Galactica leads?\u201d Baltar asked, almost afraid of the answer.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll that\u2019s left of our people,\u201d Starbuck said.<\/p>\n

There was silence in the room as Baltar thought about what he had been told.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to talk to my father,\u201d Apollo said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, we think we finally have the bugs out of the communications between our ships,\u201d Baltar said, having been told that before coming down.<\/p>\n

\u201cBugs?\u201d Boomer asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, we could transmit audio, but not video, some sort of phase shift that needed to be accounted for,\u201d Baltar said, seeing Boomer think about that.<\/p>\n

He wondered what he thought, and would worry about that later. He turned to the communications to get a channel to the Galactica.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Adama stood on the bridge waiting for the damage reports to finish coming in. So far the fleet had survived, thanks to the timely arrival of the fleet led by the Atlantia. The idea the Atlantia survived seemed almost unreal to him. Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer had landed on the Atlantia, and he hoped they could gain some answers soon.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncoming message from Captain Apollo,\u201d Omega said, causing Adama to turn to the screen.<\/p>\n

\u201cApollo?\u201d he said, watching as the screen came to life and Apollo\u2019s face appeared. He seemed all right.<\/p>\n

\u201cThings are a bit, interesting,\u201d Apollo said slowly. \u201cYou won\u2019t believe what I\u2019ve been told.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adama sat back, as Tigh joined him waiting to hear this story.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe commander of this ship, well, its Baltar,\u201d Apollo said, causing Adama to cough upon hearing the name.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd there\u2019s more, Zac\u2019s here,\u201d Apollo said. Adama almost missed the second part as concern flooded though him. What game was Baltar playing at this time?<\/p>\n

\u201cZac?\u201d Adama asked, it sounded improbable.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, it seems strange, but they all say we won at Cimtar,\u201d Apollo said.<\/p>\n

Adama looked over at Tigh, who seemed slightly concerned with the way this conversation seemed to be going.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know how impossible that sounds,\u201d Adama finally said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know,\u201d Apollo said quietly.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe not,\u201d Boomer\u2019s voice suddenly said, interrupting their conversation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat do you mean?\u2019 Apollo asked, looking at him as Boomer appeared on the screen.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did some checking with their communications guys, you know the phase problems,\u201d Boomer said, Adama did not know much about that, but listened anyways.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow is that relevant here?\u201d Starbuck asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, the main reason there\u2019s a problem, and why they have a different history, is they are not from our dimension,\u201d Boomer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDifferent dimensions?\u201d Apollo asked, looking at Boomer strangely.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, there were some highly advanced theories being worked on before the Colonies were destroyed, and one said any and every outcome is possible and has been done,\u201d Boomer said.<\/p>\n

Adama listened to the conversation before making up his mind. \u201cIt might be worth considering, I\u2019ll come over and see for myself.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure about that?\u201d Apollo said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be over shortly,\u201d Adama said, ending the conversation before looking over at Tigh. They shared a look, but Adama was confident in his decision. He would learn the truth to the situation.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Adama stepped out of the shuttle along with a couple of warriors onto the deck of the Atlantia. He had not been on it since the peace conference, and he watched it blow up during the attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander Adama, welcome aboard,” Baltar said, standing close by.<\/p>\n

\u201cBaltar,\u201d Adama said in a civilized tone, trying to remember what Boomer said, and if he was right, this Baltar might not have betrayed humanity but saved it.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s so good to see you again,” Baltar said, surprising Adama. His tone indicated he genuinely meant what he said.<\/p>\n

Adama looked around the hangar, seeing many of the crew members looking at him in awe.<\/p>\n

\u201cI take it you\u2019ve heard the theory of what\u2019s happened?\u201d Baltar asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat we might be from different dimensions, yes,\u201d Adama said, as they started to walk off the bridge.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt would explain many things, one of my men says the same thing. Perhaps they are correct in their assumption,\u201d Baltar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf does make sense, you\u2019d be tried for war crimes against humanity here,\u201d Adama said, watching the man flinch slightly at that.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo I\u2019ve been told,\u201d Baltar said. \u201cI must admit, it\u2019s not a pleasant thought to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to hearing what you have to say,\u201d Adama said. They made their way to the meeting room, which looked comfortable, and a bit more modernized than the Galactica, or even as the Atlantia he remembered.<\/p>\n

\u201cFather,\u201d he heard a voice say, turning to see Zac standing there.<\/p>\n

\u201cZac, I, I can\u2019t believe it\u2019s you,\u201d Adama said, looking at his son, a bit older than what he remembered.<\/p>\n

\u201cMe neither, though, if what I\u2019ve heard, you are and are not my father,\u201d Zac said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah,\u201d Adama said, trying to wrap his mind around that part. \u201cBut it doesn\u2019t matter, you are my son. How is your mother?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFine, misses you,\u201d Zac said.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was always the stronger one,\u201d Adama said, turning back to Baltar as they sat down.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt seems, that in your dimension I betray the fleet, and the Colonies, allowing the Cylons to destroy us under the false illusion of peace,\u201d Baltar said. \u201cThe Galactica survived, and is leading a fleet of survivors away from the Colonies.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAbout sums it up,\u201d Adama said. \u201cAnd it seems like that didn\u2019t happen in your dimension.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, I came to you and we devised a plan in case the Cylons did double-cross us. We were prepared for the ambush, and caught the Cylons off guard,\u201d Baltar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo,\u201d Starbuck said, from where he sat, \u201cwhich dimension are we in?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood question, is there a way we can find out?\u201d Adama asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cA signal to the closest starbase would be very easy,\u201d Baltar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, we can\u2019t risk that,\u201d Adama said. \u201cIf we\u2019re in our dimension and the Cylons pick up the signal, it\u2019s something I can\u2019t risk.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI see, then we\u2019ll contact Earth,\u201d Baltar said, \u201cThey are away from the Colonies and probably away from any Cylons.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEarth!\u201d everyone from the Galactica said at once.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou haven\u2019t contacted them yet?\u201d Baltar asked, a bit shocked.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Adama said, feeling as if he now had a way to learn the location of the lost tribe.<\/p>\n

\u201cI see,\u201d Baltar said, before contacting the bridge and asking for a response to Earth. A few minutes later the reply came back no.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I guess that answers that question,\u201d Baltar said. \u201cWe are in your dimension.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSo it would seem,\u201d Adama said. \u201cNow what?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the Colonies are gone here, then there is only one thing we can do,\u201d Baltar said. \u201cWe go with you to Earth.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll welcome the additional support,\u201d Adama said.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander,\u201d the intercom said, interrupting any additional plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes,\u201d Baltar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re picking up the mysterious energy reading again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adama looked on in confusion.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnderstood,\u201d Baltar said, looking back at the group. \u201cJust before we made contact with your fleet, we picked up some mysterious energy readings, it\u2019s probably what caused this in the first place.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThen we should get back to the Galactica,\u201d Apollo said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, that\u2019s a wise decision,\u201d Adama said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll make sure all of your vipers are launched, and we can send over some replacement vipers and supplies if you wish,\u201d Baltar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be welcomed,\u201d Adama said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll see you back on the Galactica,\u201d Apollo said, as he, Starbuck and Boomer walked out of the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander, a word if you don\u2019t mind,\u201d Baltar said. Adama nodded and waited until every left before Baltar spoke. \u201cI never got to say this to you, but you were right. I never understood till now how right you were.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI was?\u201d Adama replied, a bit confused.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve lived the life of a hero ever since Cimtar, but you were the real hero. I was still torn with siding with the Cylons. The promises they made were intoxicating. Now I see they would have never gone through with them, I made the right decision, something I finally can see and understand,\u201d Baltar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish you had in this dimension as well,\u201d Adama said, knowing things could be very different.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere,\u201d Baltar said, handing him something as they started out of the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s this?\u201d Adama askied.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarth, and a warning, they don\u2019t remember Kobal. We fought them for almost half a yahren,\u201d Baltar said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will,\u201d Adama said, as they walked towards the hangar.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Tigh watched the mass of shuttle running from the ships of the new fleet to the Galactica and her fleet. Already new supplies, food, ammo and replacement parts were being rush to areas which needed them. The influx of new parts was a boon to the moral of the fleet.<\/p>\n

However, he was concerned with the mysterious energy readings. Scanners indicated the readings were hanging around, growing stronger.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow are the transfers coming,\u201d Adama asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey just finished up commander,\u201d Tigh said, looking down at the progress. \u201cThe last of their shuttles are returning to their ships.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tigh was about to say something else when the energy reading intensified even more. Lightning lashed out and Adama yelled out for everyone to brace for impact. When nothing happened he hesitated.<\/p>\n

\u201cReport,\u201d Adama finally asked.<\/p>\n

Tigh looked at the scanners, seeing what happened. \u201cThe fleet is fine, but the Atlantia and her fleet are gone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess they\u2019ve gone back home,\u201d Adama said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI guess so,\u201d Tigh said, looking over at Adama, who held something in his hands. \u201cWhat\u2019s that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEarth.\u201d<\/p>\n

End of Dimensions<\/p>\n

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