BSG & fanfic

[heliona]

Grr. Argh. Somehow I'm starting a Battlestar Galactica fic. I put the blame squarely on the amazing episode Unfinished Business (unfortunately I've been vaguely spoiled for a few of the later episodes thanks to my research into BSG stuff that I needed for the fic - what does 'CAP' mean, by the way? I keep seeing in fics and I have no idea what it means.) and then all the BSG fanfic that kyizi gave me. *sigh*

For any of you who are interested, did you know that there's a Battlestar Wikipedia? It's awesome, and deserves to be checked out, but watch out for spoilers. There are warnings, but it's very easy to just read right on past them. *g*

[ETA: Thanks to hanasian, I now know what 'CAP' means. It means 'Combat Air Patrol' and:

CAP typically consists of two Vipers flying a designated pattern in and around the Fleet in order to provide an immediate spaceborne response to incoming threats. CAP flights may sometimes be accompanied by a Raptor, particularly if trouble is anticipated.

It is possible that more than one CAP may be flown at a time, with Vipers positioned at different distances from the Fleet, and occupying different "orbits" around the fleet.

CAP flights are generally backed-up by the Alert Fighters on Galactica.

so now you know as well. *g*]

Comments

[hanasian.livejournal.com]

Ok Starbuck... do you mean CAP in Battlestar? I believe it may mean Combat Air Patrol?

[heliona.livejournal.com]

Yes, thank you. *g* I'd figured out the Air Patrol part, but it was the 'combat' bit that got me. *g* That will be exactly what it means. :)

[hanasian.livejournal.com]

I took a guess as it was what it was called in this board game I used to play with my bro called 'Midway'. I like the new Battlestar, though I gave up watching it after season 2 so I can watch it with alqualisse (not sure how to link to a LJ name).

[heliona.livejournal.com]

Season 3 is even better than Season 2 from what I've seen so far. It has some very OMFG moments. *g* It's a very visceral show, which is different from everything else that I watch, which is why I think I like it so much (and of course I loved the old series as a kid).

Oh, and to link to an LJ name you do (without the spaces between the < and >): < lj user=alqualisse >