When Cain is discovered deliberately interfering with fuel raids to force the attack he wants, Adama relieves him of duty in favor of Colonel Tigh assuming authority of "Pegasus" with orders to distribute its fuel reserves amongst the refugee fleet.
Adama relieves him of duty in favor of Colonel Tigh. This Colonel Tigh is assuming authority of "Pegasus" with orders. This is to distribute its fuel reserves amongst the refugee fleet. Cain is discovered deliberately interfering with fuel raids to force the attack. He wants the attack.