Wildcard

I did not see it mentioned elsewhere in the post so, the Galactica and apparently the Cylons as well, travelled to a new galaxy! and apparently have had the capabilty to do this for hundreds if not thousands of years! that would put thier FTL tech above that of the B5 First Ones and the Commonwealth of Andromeda!

which makes me wonder how widespread was the war at its heigth? and just how advanced are the Colonials(and Cylons)that they can do this?