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'''ACT 2, MISSION 6'''
 
'''ACT 2, MISSION 6'''
  
'''Fighter squadron:''' [[64th Raptors]] '''
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'''Fighter squadron:''' [[64th Raptors]]
  
'''Description: You are sent to guard the Knossos'''
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'''Description:''' Alpha wing of the 64th is sent to assist the warships guarding the Knossos.
  
 
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==Background==
 
==Background==
Bosch sends the small remnant of his fleet to the [[Knossos]] portal, guarded by the GTCv Monitor.
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[[Aken Bosch|Admiral Bosch]] orders the remnants of his fleet to enter the [[Knossos]] portal, guarded by a few GTVA warships. Most of the NTF ships are destroyed, but the GTC Alexandria broke through and entered the node. Alpha wing of the 64th is now deployed to assist in the blockade and fend off any ships until the arrival of the GTVA Colossus.
  
 
==Walkthrough==
 
==Walkthrough==
Nubble's recommendations: GTF Pegasus, 2 Prometheus S, Trebuchet, Tornado
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A recommended loadout is the [[GTF Pegasus]] armed with two [[GTW Prometheus S|Prometheus S]]es, a bank of [[GTM Harpoon|Harpoon]]s and a bank of [[GTM Tornado|Tornado]]s, but if the low firepower and weak armoring of the Pegasus does not suit your flying style, you can try something else, such as the [[GTF Myrmidon]].
  
This is the last mission against the [[NTF]]. I personally prefer the [[GTF Pegasus]] in this mission (and I prefer it over any fighters when available), but in my experience, not many people like it because of its low firepower and weak armoring. You can take something else if you prefer it. The [[GTF Myrmidon]] is also a useful tool here (and in general, where you are not threatened by fighters much). You enter the battle area, and you can see a [[GTCv Deimos]]-class corvette (GTCv Monitor) in front of you. The [[Knossos]] subspace portal is also located in the background.
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This is the last mission against the [[Neo-Terran Front|NTF]]. As you jump in, you can see the Monitor, a [[GTCv Deimos|Deimos-class corvette]] in front of you, and the Fortune, a [[GTC Fenris|Fenris cuiser]], a short distance behind. The [[Knossos]] subspace portal is also located in the background.
  
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After a short conversation, in which is said that the [[GTVA Colossus]] has taken down the NTC Vanguard, the Monitor is attacked by NTF fighters and bombers. Prioritize the bombers; the fighters escorting the bombers are practically harmless. Shortly after, the Loyola, an [[GTC Aeolus|Aeolus-class cruiser]], enters the area and attacks the Monitor. Ignore it; the cruiser is very dangerous to fighters and it isn't too much trouble for the Monitor. You can accomplish your mission by defending the Monitor from the first wave of fighters.
  
The Monitor falls under attack by [[NTF]] fighters and bombers. Prioritize the bombers, the fighters escorting the bombers are practically harmless. A hostile cruiser enters the area. It attacks the Monitor, but the Deimos can handle it without much trouble. I suggest you not approach on the hostile cruiser, it is very dangerous and it doesn't mean much trouble for the Monitor. You can accomplish your mission by defending the Monitor from the first wave of fighters.
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When the first wave of NTF fighters go down, the [[GTVA Colossus]] jumps in and stops in front of and directly above the Knossos. From here, you don't have to do much. If you have the mood to, you can engage the incoming [[GTB Medusa|Medusa bombers]] to get kills. When the [[GTCv Deimos|Deimos corvette]] NTCv Danton jumps in, do not engage it. The Colossus will have no problems making mincemeat out of it.
  
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The [[NTF Iceni]] jumps in shortly after the Danton's destruction, and you get orders to destroy it. At that crucial moment in time, however, the Colossus experiences a temporary malfunction in its fire control and is unable to attack, giving the Iceni a window to escape, which it does. After it jumps out, you are ordered to return to base.
  
After this, the [[GTVA Colossus]] jumps in and from here, you don't have to do much. If you have the mood to, you can engage the incoming [[GTB Medusa]] bombers to get kills. The [[NTF Iceni]] jumps in a bit after the arrival of the Colossus, you get orders to destroy it. But the [[NTF]] was too clever: they sabotaged the fire control of the Colossus and the Iceni could escape. After the Iceni jumps out, you are ordered to depart.
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==Notes==
 
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*You can order both the GTC Fortune and GTCv Monitor around. This is useful because otherwise the former won't fire on NTF ships. Order the Fortune to attack enemy warships, and the Monitor to attack the Loyola, and things will move slightly faster.
==Tips==
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*This is the only mission in the main FreeSpace 2 campaign where, without cheating, you can fly the Pegasus stealth fighter.
*Notice you can order the GTC Fortune around. This is useful because otherwise the [[GTC Fenris|Fenris]] won't fire on [[NTF]] ships. Order it to attack enemy warships and things will move slightly faster.
 
*This is the only mission in the Main FreeSpace 2 Campaign where, without cheating, you can fly the Pegasus stealth fighter.
 
  
 
==Notable ships present==
 
==Notable ships present==
*[[GTVA Colossus]]
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Terran_Ship_Database#GTC_Fortune|GTC Fortune]]
*[[NTF Iceni]]
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Terran_Ship_Database#GTCv_Monitor|GTCv Monitor]]
*GTCv Monitor
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* [[GTVA Colossus]]
*NTCv Danton
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Rebel_Ship_Database#NTC_Loyola|NTC Loyola]]
*GTC Fortune
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Rebel_Ship_Database#NTCv_Danton|NTCv Danton]]
*NTC Loyola
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* [[NTF Iceni]]
  
 
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ACT 2, MISSION 6

Fighter squadron: 64th Raptors

Description: Alpha wing of the 64th is sent to assist the warships guarding the Knossos.


Background

Admiral Bosch orders the remnants of his fleet to enter the Knossos portal, guarded by a few GTVA warships. Most of the NTF ships are destroyed, but the GTC Alexandria broke through and entered the node. Alpha wing of the 64th is now deployed to assist in the blockade and fend off any ships until the arrival of the GTVA Colossus.

Walkthrough

A recommended loadout is the GTF Pegasus armed with two Prometheus Ses, a bank of Harpoons and a bank of Tornados, but if the low firepower and weak armoring of the Pegasus does not suit your flying style, you can try something else, such as the GTF Myrmidon.

This is the last mission against the NTF. As you jump in, you can see the Monitor, a Deimos-class corvette in front of you, and the Fortune, a Fenris cuiser, a short distance behind. The Knossos subspace portal is also located in the background.

After a short conversation, in which is said that the GTVA Colossus has taken down the NTC Vanguard, the Monitor is attacked by NTF fighters and bombers. Prioritize the bombers; the fighters escorting the bombers are practically harmless. Shortly after, the Loyola, an Aeolus-class cruiser, enters the area and attacks the Monitor. Ignore it; the cruiser is very dangerous to fighters and it isn't too much trouble for the Monitor. You can accomplish your mission by defending the Monitor from the first wave of fighters.

When the first wave of NTF fighters go down, the GTVA Colossus jumps in and stops in front of and directly above the Knossos. From here, you don't have to do much. If you have the mood to, you can engage the incoming Medusa bombers to get kills. When the Deimos corvette NTCv Danton jumps in, do not engage it. The Colossus will have no problems making mincemeat out of it.

The NTF Iceni jumps in shortly after the Danton's destruction, and you get orders to destroy it. At that crucial moment in time, however, the Colossus experiences a temporary malfunction in its fire control and is unable to attack, giving the Iceni a window to escape, which it does. After it jumps out, you are ordered to return to base.

Notes

  • You can order both the GTC Fortune and GTCv Monitor around. This is useful because otherwise the former won't fire on NTF ships. Order the Fortune to attack enemy warships, and the Monitor to attack the Loyola, and things will move slightly faster.
  • This is the only mission in the main FreeSpace 2 campaign where, without cheating, you can fly the Pegasus stealth fighter.

Notable ships present