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'''Fighter squadron:''' [[242nd Suicide Kings]] | '''Fighter squadron:''' [[242nd Suicide Kings]] | ||
| − | '''Description:''' The 242nd defends a resupply convoy for the GTVA Colossus from NTF attacks. | + | '''Description:''' The 242nd defends a resupply convoy for the GTVA ''Colossus'' from NTF attacks. |
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| − | With the unveiling of the [[GTVA Colossus]] and its destruction of the NTCv Hawkwood in Epsilon Pegasi, the [[Neo-Terran Front]] are now avoiding direct conflict with the juggernaut and targeting its resupply convoys instead. The 242nd is ordered to protect one such convoy. | + | With the unveiling of the [[GTVA Colossus|GTVA ''Colossus'']] and its destruction of the NTCv ''Hawkwood'' in Epsilon Pegasi, the [[Neo-Terran Front]] are now avoiding direct conflict with the juggernaut and targeting its resupply convoys instead. The 242nd is ordered to protect one such convoy. |
==Walkthrough== | ==Walkthrough== | ||
You cannot choose your ship for this mission and will be flying the [[GTF Perseus]]. It is recommended that you load a bank of [[GTM Tempest|Tempest dumbfire missiles]]. | You cannot choose your ship for this mission and will be flying the [[GTF Perseus]]. It is recommended that you load a bank of [[GTM Tempest|Tempest dumbfire missiles]]. | ||
| − | You have to defend a supply convoy through an asteroid field in this mission. The NTF will attack the convoy continuously with [[GTB Medusa|Medusa bombers]]. You should intercept the bombers to avoid losing a single convoy ship. Near the end of the convoy's transit through the asteroid field, a [[GTC Fenris|Fenris-class cruiser]], the NTC Maelstrom, will jump in from the nearby jump node. | + | You have to defend a supply convoy through an asteroid field in this mission. The NTF will attack the convoy continuously with [[GTB Medusa|Medusa bombers]]. You should intercept the bombers to avoid losing a single convoy ship. Near the end of the convoy's transit through the asteroid field, a [[GTC Fenris|''Fenris''-class cruiser]], the NTC ''Maelstrom'', will jump in from the nearby jump node. |
| − | Command will order you to neutralize its forward beam turret. This does not have to be done immediately, but it is recommended that you complete this objective before the convoy reaches within 2 clicks of the Maelstrom as you will risk failing it either by losing a ship to the beam, or having the reinforcements destroy it before the beam is taken out. Target the Maelstrom's front beam cannon and fire your lasers and missiles continuously to destroy it, and try to avoid its anti-fighter beam cannons. After the Maelstrom is destroyed, you only have to take care of the fighters. Upon the arrival of the Colossus, you will be authorised to leave. | + | Command will order you to neutralize its forward beam turret. This does not have to be done immediately, but it is recommended that you complete this objective before the convoy reaches within 2 clicks of the ''Maelstrom'' as you will risk failing it either by losing a ship to the beam, or having the reinforcements destroy it before the beam is taken out. Target the ''Maelstrom'''s front beam cannon and fire your lasers and missiles continuously to destroy it, and try to avoid its anti-fighter beam cannons. After the ''Maelstrom'' is destroyed, you only have to take care of the fighters. Upon the arrival of the ''Colossus'', you will be authorised to leave. |
==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
* There is a bonus objective in this mission. Destroy all rebel sentry guns in the asteroid field. | * There is a bonus objective in this mission. Destroy all rebel sentry guns in the asteroid field. | ||
| − | * To destroy the Maelstrom's forward beam cannon quickly, load one of your banks with Rockeyes and set to double fire. Approaching the beam cannon from a good angle, a few salvos of Rockeyes will take it out swiftly. | + | * To destroy the ''Maelstrom'''s forward beam cannon quickly, load one of your banks with Rockeyes and set to double fire. Approaching the beam cannon from a good angle, a few salvos of Rockeyes will take it out swiftly. |
| − | * A good way to time when to head for the Maelstrom is using the Hercs that jump in from the direction of the node. By the time they reach within range of the convoy, it should be your cue to head for the Fenris. Leave your wingmen to defend the convoy, and there should only be 1-2 wing of bombers left by this point, not too much trouble for the escort and the convoy's own guns. | + | * A good way to time when to head for the ''Maelstrom'' is using the Hercs that jump in from the direction of the node. By the time they reach within range of the convoy, it should be your cue to head for the ''Fenris''. Leave your wingmen to defend the convoy, and there should only be 1-2 wing of bombers left by this point, not too much trouble for the escort and the convoy's own guns. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * There are two meaningless [[GTT Elysium]] transports in this mission tagging along with the convoy. According to the messages sent by the CO of the [[GTVA Colossus|''Colossus'']], those transports were probably supposed to take off from the ''Colossus'' itself and head to the convoy at the end of the mission. | + | * There are two meaningless [[GTT Elysium|GTT ''Elysium'']] transports in this mission tagging along with the convoy. According to the messages sent by the CO of the [[GTVA Colossus|''Colossus'']], those transports were probably supposed to take off from the ''Colossus'' itself and head to the convoy at the end of the mission. |
==Total number of forces== | ==Total number of forces== | ||
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| − | '''''(*) [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#Hauler 1|Haulers 1]] and [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#Hauler 2|2]] are supposed to take off from the [[GTVA Colossus|Colossus]], but instead they're already on the battlefield at the beginning of the mission''''' <br> | + | '''''(*) [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#Hauler 1|Haulers 1]] and [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#Hauler 2|2]] are supposed to take off from the [[GTVA Colossus|''Colossus'']], but instead they're already on the battlefield at the beginning of the mission''''' <br> |
'''''(**) It is possible to use the [[GTF Ulysses]] and/or the [[GTF Loki]] instead''''' | '''''(**) It is possible to use the [[GTF Ulysses]] and/or the [[GTF Loki]] instead''''' | ||
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ACT 1, MISSION 9
Fighter squadron: 242nd Suicide Kings
Description: The 242nd defends a resupply convoy for the GTVA Colossus from NTF attacks.
Background
With the unveiling of the GTVA Colossus and its destruction of the NTCv Hawkwood in Epsilon Pegasi, the Neo-Terran Front are now avoiding direct conflict with the juggernaut and targeting its resupply convoys instead. The 242nd is ordered to protect one such convoy.
Walkthrough
You cannot choose your ship for this mission and will be flying the GTF Perseus. It is recommended that you load a bank of Tempest dumbfire missiles.
You have to defend a supply convoy through an asteroid field in this mission. The NTF will attack the convoy continuously with Medusa bombers. You should intercept the bombers to avoid losing a single convoy ship. Near the end of the convoy's transit through the asteroid field, a Fenris-class cruiser, the NTC Maelstrom, will jump in from the nearby jump node.
Command will order you to neutralize its forward beam turret. This does not have to be done immediately, but it is recommended that you complete this objective before the convoy reaches within 2 clicks of the Maelstrom as you will risk failing it either by losing a ship to the beam, or having the reinforcements destroy it before the beam is taken out. Target the Maelstrom's front beam cannon and fire your lasers and missiles continuously to destroy it, and try to avoid its anti-fighter beam cannons. After the Maelstrom is destroyed, you only have to take care of the fighters. Upon the arrival of the Colossus, you will be authorised to leave.
Tips
- There is a bonus objective in this mission. Destroy all rebel sentry guns in the asteroid field.
- To destroy the Maelstrom's forward beam cannon quickly, load one of your banks with Rockeyes and set to double fire. Approaching the beam cannon from a good angle, a few salvos of Rockeyes will take it out swiftly.
- A good way to time when to head for the Maelstrom is using the Hercs that jump in from the direction of the node. By the time they reach within range of the convoy, it should be your cue to head for the Fenris. Leave your wingmen to defend the convoy, and there should only be 1-2 wing of bombers left by this point, not too much trouble for the escort and the convoy's own guns.
Notes
- There are two meaningless GTT Elysium transports in this mission tagging along with the convoy. According to the messages sent by the CO of the Colossus, those transports were probably supposed to take off from the Colossus itself and head to the convoy at the end of the mission.
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(*) Haulers 1 and 2 are supposed to take off from the Colossus, but instead they're already on the battlefield at the beginning of the mission
(**) It is possible to use the GTF Ulysses and/or the GTF Loki instead
Technical information
| File name: | SM1-09.fs2 |
| File size: | 84.1 KB |
| Author: | James Agay |
| Total number of objects: | 52 (+10 waypoints) |
| Total number of wings: | 11 |
| Number of mission events: | 60 |
| Number of messages: | 23 |
| Event music: | 4: Numbers |
| Briefing music: | Brief2 |
