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Amarillo Landings (D21)

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The Pacifica and Justicia had been ordered by Admiral Nagala of the Atlantia to travel further south where they could eventually meet up with his force and consolidate all arriving Colonial craft before seeking safe harbour. However troublesome encounters with investigating American forces compelled Nagala to reconsider his plans. It is the appearance of the carrier Galactica over the Texas Panhandle that gave Nagala the idea to concentrate his forces in that area- which was reported as 'controllable'.

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The Pacifica and Justicia had been ordered by Admiral Nagala of the Atlantia to travel further south where they could eventually meet up with his force and consolidate all arriving Colonial craft before seeking safe harbour. However troublesome encounters with investigating American forces compelled Nagala to reconsider his plans. It is the appearance of the carrier Galactica over the Texas Panhandle that gave Nagala the idea to concentrate his forces in that area- which was reported as 'controllable'. Galactica fighters flew over small settlements and located Amarillo, the presence of an airfield nearby- the first spotted by Colonials in the region- is believed to have influenced a Colonial decision to approach the area. Galactica's Commander had sought out signs of civilisation, unlike other Carrier commanders and his photographic recce flights and quick planning allowed him to wire Nagala and tell him he could secure the area. Galactica Marines 'captured' English Field early and began interviewing locals. News of the landings and an increasing number of Viper fly-bys arouse the interest of locals; much of the surrounding area is 'scoped' by Viper flights who note landmarks and allow Galactica to quickly build-up an understanding of their immediate area. By the end of their first night in Amarillo; from the south appear faster flying transport planes from Justicia with more troops, and a civilian air fleet from the West organised by the Pacifica. English Field is crowded out and under the cover of darkness Galactica lands nearby to unload crew and heavy equipment (including bulldozers and fueling carts) to further utilise the Field as a secondary strip to the Carrier itself. A US Army Air Corp scout attempts to investigate movements near Amarillo, but due to Nagala's orders to freely engage, is chased off and shot down. Colonial Marines march into Amarillo and take the town, resistance is light and most local law enforcement and government flee south towards Lubbock. A trio of barnstormers provide the US Army with most of what it knows is happening in Amarillo after flying about unaccosted in the first instance then high-tailing to Lubbock.