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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| − | The Cain-class cruiser Taranis has been chased from the Beta Cygni | + | :''The Cain-class cruiser Taranis has been chased from the Beta Cygni system back to the Ikeya system. It is low on supplies, and, due to recent engagements, is lightly guarded.'' |
| − | system back to the Ikeya system. | + | :''Long range sensors indicated that only two fighters and three bombers remain to protect the Taranis.'' |
| − | recent engagements, is lightly guarded. | + | :''The Taranis is heading to the Beta Cygni subspace node, where it will probably resupply. This will allow for a small window of opportunity in which to conduct a strike.'' |
| − | + | :''Your primary objective is to disable and disarm the Taranis in order to enable its capture. This will be our first attempt to capture a major Shivan vessel. Three wings will be assigned to this task.'' | |
| − | Long range sensors indicated that only two fighters and three bombers | + | :''Alpha wing will be flying Athena bombers. These bombers just arrived on the Galatea and are equipped with the new Stiletto bomb. The Stiletto is capable of destroying subsystems in one hit. Alpha's primary responsibility will be to disarm and disable the Taranis.'' |
| − | remain to protect the Taranis. | + | :''Beta wing is assigned to escort Alpha and protect it from fighter attacks. Beta will fly Apollo-class fighters.'' |
| − | + | :''Gamma will fly Valkyries and should engage any hostile fighters and bombers in the area. If needed elsewhere, they can be assigned to any task that you see fit.'' | |
| − | The Taranis is heading to the Beta Cygni subspace node, where it will | + | :''Once the Taranis has been disarmed and disabled, Omega transports will arrive and capture it. When the Taranis has been captured, you are to return to the Galatea for debriefing.'' |
| − | probably resupply. | + | :''Do not allow the Taranis to escape or be destroyed. Good luck.'' |
| − | in which to conduct a strike. | ||
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| − | Your primary objective is to disable and disarm the Taranis in order to enable its capture. | ||
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| − | Alpha wing will be flying Athena bombers. | ||
| − | on the Galatea and are equipped with the new Stiletto bomb. | ||
| − | Stiletto is capable of destroying subsystems in one hit. | ||
| − | primary responsibility will be to disarm and disable the Taranis. | ||
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| − | Beta wing is assigned to escort Alpha and protect it from fighter | ||
| − | attacks. | ||
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| − | Gamma will fly Valkyries and should engage any hostile fighters and | ||
| − | bombers in the area. | ||
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| − | Once the Taranis has been disarmed and disabled, Omega transports will arrive and capture it. | ||
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| − | Do not allow the Taranis to escape or be destroyed. | ||
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==Walkthrough== | ==Walkthrough== | ||
| − | Order your wingmen to ignore the Taranis. | + | Order your wingmen to ignore the Taranis. They will engage all the fighters and bombers but on your way to the Taranis you might want to throw a missile or two at one of them. Switch your secondary weapon to Stiletto. Target the Taranis' engines and take them out with the Stilettos and proceed to take out the turrets using your Stilettos. Omega 1 and 2 will jump in momentarily.<br> |
| − | fighters and bombers | + | Omega 1 will dock with the Taranis but say the attachment was unsuccessful. Then Omega 2 will dock and try to penetrate the hull. After a short time Omega 2 will give up. After that the Halkins will jump in and dock with the Taranis. The Halkins will ask for time to brace the attachment and then head to the jump node. All this while you are fighting 4 Rama Basilisks and 2 Vishnu Scorpions throughout the mission.<br> |
| − | throw a missile or two at one of them. | + | After the Halkins has departed with the Taranis, return to base. |
| − | the Stilettos | ||
| − | Omega 1 will dock with the Taranis but say the attachment was unsuccessful. Then Omega 2 will dock and try to penetrate the hull. After a short time Omega 2 will give up. | ||
| − | that the Halkins will jump in and dock with the Taranis. | ||
| − | will ask for time to brace the attachment and then head to the jump | ||
| − | node. | ||
| − | Scorpions throughout the mission. | ||
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==Notable ships present== | ==Notable ships present== | ||
Revision as of 09:01, 24 November 2006
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ACT 1 MISSION 10
Fighter squadron:
Description:
Background
- The Cain-class cruiser Taranis has been chased from the Beta Cygni system back to the Ikeya system. It is low on supplies, and, due to recent engagements, is lightly guarded.
- Long range sensors indicated that only two fighters and three bombers remain to protect the Taranis.
- The Taranis is heading to the Beta Cygni subspace node, where it will probably resupply. This will allow for a small window of opportunity in which to conduct a strike.
- Your primary objective is to disable and disarm the Taranis in order to enable its capture. This will be our first attempt to capture a major Shivan vessel. Three wings will be assigned to this task.
- Alpha wing will be flying Athena bombers. These bombers just arrived on the Galatea and are equipped with the new Stiletto bomb. The Stiletto is capable of destroying subsystems in one hit. Alpha's primary responsibility will be to disarm and disable the Taranis.
- Beta wing is assigned to escort Alpha and protect it from fighter attacks. Beta will fly Apollo-class fighters.
- Gamma will fly Valkyries and should engage any hostile fighters and bombers in the area. If needed elsewhere, they can be assigned to any task that you see fit.
- Once the Taranis has been disarmed and disabled, Omega transports will arrive and capture it. When the Taranis has been captured, you are to return to the Galatea for debriefing.
- Do not allow the Taranis to escape or be destroyed. Good luck.
Walkthrough
Order your wingmen to ignore the Taranis. They will engage all the fighters and bombers but on your way to the Taranis you might want to throw a missile or two at one of them. Switch your secondary weapon to Stiletto. Target the Taranis' engines and take them out with the Stilettos and proceed to take out the turrets using your Stilettos. Omega 1 and 2 will jump in momentarily.
Omega 1 will dock with the Taranis but say the attachment was unsuccessful. Then Omega 2 will dock and try to penetrate the hull. After a short time Omega 2 will give up. After that the Halkins will jump in and dock with the Taranis. The Halkins will ask for time to brace the attachment and then head to the jump node. All this while you are fighting 4 Rama Basilisks and 2 Vishnu Scorpions throughout the mission.
After the Halkins has departed with the Taranis, return to base.
Notable ships present
- SC Taranis
