More than a Prophecy - Revision history

Mobius: Same as before.

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Mobius: Same as before

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Same as before

Mobius: Links to "Famous Persons" added

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Links to "Famous Persons" added

Mobius: Background data

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Background data

Mobius: HoL pods grouped in a single line

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HoL pods grouped in a single line

Mobius: Notes

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Notes

Mobius: Outcome

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Outcome

Mobius: Walkthrough

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Walkthrough

Mobius: 26th Sdn. reforming

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26th Sdn. reforming

Mobius: Background

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Background

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 {{Mission|next=The Glory of Memphis|previous=Mask of a Fanatic|campaign=Series Resurrecta Campaigns Walkthrough}}
-'''[[Shadows of the Great War]] - [[The Spirit of Ptah]] Mission 5'''
+'''[[Shadows of the Great War]] - [[The Spirit of Ptah]] Mission 5: More than a Prophecy'''
 '''Player squadron:''' [[Series Resurrecta Squadrons#26th Yellow Lancers|26th Yellow Lancers]]

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		+	'''System:''' [[Aldebaran]]

	'''Description:''' Hammer of Light forces have moved to Aldebaran, but seem en route to Altair. PVI Command wants to exploit a funeral to execute a surgical strike on a major HoL battlegroup...		'''Description:''' Hammer of Light forces have moved to Aldebaran, but seem en route to Altair. PVI Command wants to exploit a funeral to execute a surgical strike on a major HoL battlegroup...

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 *'''Preload quote:''' "We invoke thee, we invoke thee" <br>
-After the discovery of the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Ifrit research structure|Shivan research outpost]] and its consequent destruction, both of which have been strictly classified, the attention shifts to [[Aldebaran]], where most [[Hammer of Light]] forces seem to be headed to. Yet still, the gap in intel between what the Alliance knows about the HoL's agenda and the agenda itself is considerable, so further attempts have to been made to gather more data. According to intercepted communications, the former CO of the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#HLD Prophecy|HLD ''Prophecy'']], Admiral Khenu, died following an attack on the [[Typhon]], though the warship managed to survive. As per [[Vasudan]] traditions, a funeral will take place, during which [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Admiral Khenu Coffin|the coffin]] carrying the admiral's corpse will be launched into the void. It is suspected that Khenu's items, including objects with precious intel, may be within the coffin so an operation is planned to retrieve the corpse and analyze everything. This, of course, is hardly acceptable by Vasudan standards, but the Alliance isn't taking any chances. One of the best squadrons on the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#PVD Hedetet|''Hedetet'']], the [[Series Resurrecta Squadrons#26th Yellow Lancers|26th Yellow Lancers]], is disbanded due to prominent proof that its pilots were HoL agents. The squadron is reformed, and a Terran pilot is now included in its roster.
+After the discovery of the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Ifrit research structure|Shivan research outpost]] and its consequent destruction, both of which have been strictly classified, the attention shifts to [[Aldebaran]], where most [[Hammer of Light]] forces seem to be headed to. Yet still, the gap in intel between what the Alliance knows about the HoL's agenda and the agenda itself is considerable, so further attempts have to been made to gather more data. According to intercepted communications, the former CO of the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#HLD Prophecy|HLD ''Prophecy'']], [[Series Resurrecta Famous Persons#Khenu|Admiral Khenu]], died following an attack on the [[Typhon]], though the warship managed to survive. As per [[Vasudan]] traditions, a funeral will take place, during which [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Admiral Khenu Coffin|the coffin]] carrying the admiral's corpse will be launched into the void. It is suspected that Khenu's items, including objects with precious intel, may be within the coffin so an operation is planned to retrieve the corpse and analyze everything. This, of course, is hardly acceptable by Vasudan standards, but the Alliance isn't taking any chances. One of the best squadrons on the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#PVD Hedetet|''Hedetet'']], the [[Series Resurrecta Squadrons#26th Yellow Lancers|26th Yellow Lancers]], is disbanded due to prominent proof that its pilots were HoL agents. The squadron is reformed, and a Terran pilot is now included in its roster.
 ==Walkthrough==
-During this mission we'll be leading ''Beta 1'' on a Vasudan bomber, and we'll have limited control over the squadron's wings. In fact, we'll have absolutely no authority over ''Alpha'' wing, while ''Gamma'' can be called to cover us should the need arise. After the intro cutscene, we'll head towards the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#HLD Prophecy|HLD ''Prophecy'']] and its battlegroup as they start the ceremony. If you play this mission many times, you may notice that the disposal of [[Hammer of Light]] ships, as well as the angle of attack of your wings on the ''Prophecy'' will vary. We'll see six [[Ra]] pods reaching the battlegroup, and we must not destroy any of them or the mission will fail; instead, let them land and begin to inflict damage on the four cruisers assisting the ''Prophecy'', as well as the escort fighters. This is a bombing mission but the true challenge lies in the fact that we'll be doing a lot of dogfighting instead; also, please note that no support ships are available at this point, so don't waste your torpedoes on the cruisers and keep some of them for a later stage of the operation. [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Admiral Khenu Coffin|The coffin]] carrying Khenu's corpse will be deployed by the ''Prophecy'': we must not destroy it. The mission is set in a way that makes the pod invulnerable to attacks if the player is far enough from it, thus protecting the Ra from accidental destruction, but we have to be extremely cautious in the process. The other pods we have seen before will now take off from the [[Typhon]] and follow randomized patterns, then jump out: these will be our targets, and we need at least to destroy several of them, as letting them all go would result in a handicap later on. These pods are extremely fragile, but please mind that they're nearly indistinguishable from the pod we must not destroy, so watch your aiming reticle carefully. Our next task will be disabling the ''Prophecy'', as the destroyer will attempt to escape from the field: its engines subsystem is not as resistant, so we should be able to take it down before the Typhon escapes. At this point, our job is simple: clear the area from all HoL units, spacecraft and cruisers alike, except for the ''Prophecy'' itself.
+During this mission we'll be leading ''Beta 1'' on a Vasudan bomber, and we'll have limited control over the squadron's wings. In fact, we'll have absolutely no authority over ''Alpha'' wing, while ''Gamma'' can be called to cover us should the need arise. After the intro cutscene, we'll head towards the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#HLD Prophecy|HLD ''Prophecy'']] and its battlegroup as they start the ceremony. If you play this mission many times, you may notice that the disposal of [[Hammer of Light]] ships, as well as the angle of attack of your wings on the ''Prophecy'' will vary. We'll see six [[Ra]] pods reaching the battlegroup, and we must not destroy any of them or the mission will fail; instead, let them land and begin to inflict damage on the four cruisers assisting the ''Prophecy'', as well as the escort fighters. This is a bombing mission but the true challenge lies in the fact that we'll be doing a lot of dogfighting instead; also, please note that no support ships are available at this point, so don't waste your torpedoes on the cruisers and keep some of them for a later stage of the operation. [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Admiral Khenu Coffin|The coffin]] carrying [[Series Resurrecta Famous Persons#Khenu|Khenu]]'s corpse will be deployed by the ''Prophecy'': we must not destroy it. The mission is set in a way that makes the pod invulnerable to attacks if the player is far enough from it, thus protecting the Ra from accidental destruction, but we have to be extremely cautious in the process. The other pods we have seen before will now take off from the [[Typhon]] and follow randomized patterns, then jump out: these will be our targets, and we need at least to destroy several of them, as letting them all go would result in a handicap later on. These pods are extremely fragile, but please mind that they're nearly indistinguishable from the pod we must not destroy, so watch your aiming reticle carefully. Our next task will be disabling the ''Prophecy'', as the destroyer will attempt to escape from the field: its engines subsystem is not as resistant, so we should be able to take it down before the Typhon escapes. At this point, our job is simple: clear the area from all HoL units, spacecraft and cruisers alike, except for the ''Prophecy'' itself.
 Once the area is clear, a friendly transport, the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#PVT Kheben|PVT ''Kheben'']], will jump in to retrieve Khenu's coffin with ''Epsilon'' flying as escort. Its declared cargo is not well determined, and we receive encrypted messages asking us to get close to the transport, and destroy it before it retrieves the pod. Don't let the IFF shown on your HUD fool you, and ignore the messages sent by your wingmen: the transport must be destroyed and you're the only one who can do it. After its destruction, a randomized member of ''Epsilon'' wing will prove to be a traitor, and you have to take it out. A friendly (this time for real) [[Scarab]] support ship, whose designation will be randomized too, will retrieve the pod very quickly. At this very point we'll be able to shift to usual bombing patterns: Command wants us to eliminate the ''Prophecy'', once and for all, and we can now call in support ships to replenish our secondary banks. There's one problem, however: engineers on the ''Prophecy'' manage to get the engines running, and the destroyer turns to attempt an escape run. We may disable it again, or destroy it outright - it is recommended to do the former, however. The destruction of the ''Prophecy'' will be a serious victory for the Alliance, and the HoL will respond by sending in more fighters. Destroy them as well.

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 ==Background==
 After the discovery of the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Ifrit research structure|Shivan research outpost]] and its consequent destruction, both of which have been strictly classified, the attention shifts to [[Aldebaran]], where most [[Hammer of Light]] forces seem to be headed to. Yet still, the gap in intel between what the Alliance knows about the HoL's agenda and the agenda itself is considerable, so further attempts have to been made to gather more data. According to intercepted communications, the former CO of the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#HLD Prophecy|HLD ''Prophecy'']], Admiral Khenu, died following an attack on the [[Typhon]], though the warship managed to survive. As per [[Vasudan]] traditions, a funeral will take place, during which [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Admiral Khenu Coffin|the coffin]] carrying the admiral's corpse will be launched into the void. It is suspected that Khenu's items, including objects with precious intel, may be within the coffin so an operation is planned to retrieve the corpse and analyze everything. This, of course, is hardly acceptable by Vasudan standards, but the Alliance isn't taking any chances. One of the best squadrons on the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#PVD Hedetet|''Hedetet'']], the [[Series Resurrecta Squadrons#26th Yellow Lancers|26th Yellow Lancers]], is disbanded due to prominent proof that its pilots were HoL agents. The squadron is reformed, and a Terran pilot is now included in its roster.

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 *Hammer of Light
 **[[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Admiral Khenu Coffin|''Admiral Khenu Coffin'']] (captured)
-**''Pod 01'' (may survive)
+**''Pod 01'' through ''06'' (may survive)
 **[[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#HLT Kheben|HLT ''Kheben'']] (destroyed)
 **[[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#HLC Anedjib|HLC ''Anedjib'']] (destroyed)

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 ==Notes==
-''To be filled in later.''
+The entire sequence involving the capture of [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Admiral Khenu Coffin|Admiral Khenu's Coffin]] is a tribute to the [https://colony-wars.fandom.com/wiki/First_Colony_War Colony Wars] mission [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEga-uQUgBM&t=20s The Funeral Raid], where a similar task has to be performed. The quote that marks the beginning of the ceremony is exactly the same in both occurrences: "And they cast his body unto the wastes of space, lest his spirit never come to rest."
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 ==Outcome==
-''To be filled in later.''
+Despite minor [[Hammer of Light]] interferences, the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#HLD Prophecy|HLD ''Prophecy'']] has finally been destroyed, and its attending cruisers had a similar fate. A thorn on the side of the Alliance has been dealt with, and thanks to the capture of [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#Admiral Khenu Coffin|Khenu's coffin]], vital information on the HoL will be obtained. The operation however raises several questions on the extent of [[Shivan]] derelict distribution in the peripheral systems, and how such derelicts are subject to Hammer of Light research. In any case, the immediate threats to the security of both the Terran and the Vasudan people are now history, and the time has come to investigate even further on what the fanatics are up to. Future operations will be centered on [[Altair]], which is expected to be the final destination of the [[Series Resurrecta Ship Database#HLD Hikuptah|HLD ''Hikuptah'']]. Vasudan settlements loyal to the [[PVE]] have experienced serious logistical difficulties following the recent growth in HoL ideology, and must be resupplied and monitored efficiently. Some of these settlements are vital for the research on [[Ancient]] culture and artifacts, and there's reason to believe that a good chunk of the discoveries are now in the hands of the HoL.
 ==Notes==