SDF-1 Macross
"We've Cleared EM threshold," Vanessa reported. "Sensor effectiveness returning."
In front of them were the Cylon basestars clustered together.
"I've got it Vanessa," Lisa said. "Five Base ships, three hundred fighter contacts, Captain I'm picking up additional launches from Base ships. Computer estimates fighters now numbering over four hundred!"
Gloval picked up the phone next to his chair. "Lang, is the main cannon working?"
"I recommend against using it. We're still running checks on the power conduits with all the changes we've made to the fold drive."
"Damn." He hung up the phone. "Lisa get the Destorids out on the hull. If fire control is compromised at least we'll have point defenses. Primary weapons, target the basestar."
The three ships took up a position five kilometers above the ragnor storm. Gataticia and Pegasus positioned themselves between the Macross, presenting their broadsides to the Cylons, while Macross turned to face the basestars so it could bring its heavy particle and rail guns into play.
Then all hell broke lose. The three warships opened fire, the Pegasus and Galactica laying down an impressive barrage. But the Macross and its Destroids were laying down a virtual hellstorm of lasers, rail gun rounds, particle beams, and missiles. The Macross's particle beams and heavy rail guns found their mark, hulling the center basestar.
"Perimeter established, center basestar heavily damaged," Lisa reported.
"Destroy it. Continue barrage. Launch Valkyries!"
The Macross's second and third barrages tore into the damaged basestar destroying it.
BSG-109 Pegasus CIC
There was a brief cheer as one of the basestars was destroyed, the first one. It quickly died as the crew focused at the task at hand.
"One basestar destroyed, others are falling back out of Macross's range, Macross fighter wing launching missiles at raiders," Major Drumm reported form the sensor station.
The words "launching missiles" didn't even do it justice as more than a thousand missiles were launched by both sides. Then the Vipers dove head long into the fray. Cain noticed that after the missiles were fired, the Valkyries broke off, and instead they changed their headings so that when they engaged the Cylons they would come in from slightly above or below.
"Civilian ships emerging from EM threshold and jumping out in sequence."
"Commander! Two Basestars are braking. Looks like they're trying to flank us on both sides."
"Ignore them," Cain barked. "Right now they don't want to get in Macross's range again and by the time they are in position we'll be out of here."
The Cylons were surprised when the Valkyires joined the battle instead of rushing head long into a wall of fire. These humans came in angles that denied their raiders a chance to use their missiles.
Skull One
"You just did not fire that blue shit at me!" Roy exclaimed as he rolled his fighter out of the Cylons' line of fire. The Raider following Roy did a snap turn, turning, then quickly switching modes and hitting the afterburners. The result: his fighter was going one way then shot off in another. The Cylon tried to match the maneuver but it shot past. Skull One completed its transformation and before the Cylon could turn around Roy destroyed it with a burst from his gun pod.
BSG 78 Galactica
"All FTL ships have jumped, sir," Lt. Gaeta reported.
"Close distance with Macross, five hundred meters." Grabbing the handset Adama ordered: "All hands prepare for FTL jump." Turning to Tigh, he nodded. "I hope this fold works."
"STLs are now clearing the EM threshold."
"D. recall Vipers to the fold zone," Tigh ordered.
Daulla started recalling the fighters. "Commander, two fighters are still out there."
"Who?"
"Starbuck and Apollo," Dualla reported.
The ship shook as some Cylon missiles made it though the point defensive fire.
"We can't stand up to this."
"Get me Starbuck," Adama Ordered.
SDF-1 Macross Bridge
"All ships and fighters in fold sphere!" Lisa reported.
"Execute fold!"
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