Eve of Destruction

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ACT 1 MISSION 1

Fighter squadron:
Description:

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Background

Pilot attend: Welcome to the GTD GALATEA. Your first job as part of the Galatea's crew is to stand the 3rd watch. You'll patrol the area surrounding the GTC ORFF. The GTC ORFF suffered an engine breakdown in the Betelgeuse system, and it's awaiting repairs.

You'll be on watch with one other ship, Alpha 2. Since this is your first watch, Alpha 2 will be piloted by Lt. Harbison, a seasoned veteran and top-notch pilot.

You'll begin your watch by jumping to Betelgeuse near the GTC ORFF.

We have reports of Vasudan figthers in this system, so stay alert. Engage any hostiles that treathen the ORFF.

Upon the end of your watch, you'll be relieved by Delta wing. Upon Delta's arrival, you are to return to base.

Your primary objective is to protect the ORFF until the end of your watch. We expect you carry out your orders to the letter.

You may confirm your ship hardware and weapons loadout for this mission. If found satisfactory, commit to the mission. Galatea quarterdeck signing off.

Walkthrough

You'd almost have to try to fail this mission to actually fail it. At first all is quiet. Then suddenly 2 damaged Anubis fighters (Virgo wing) jumps in. After you destroy those, 2 more damaged Anubis fighters (Cancer wing) will attack the Orff. Next will be 3 more damaged Anubis fighters (Aries wing). 3 more damaged Anubis fighters (Leo wing). Lastly, 3 damaged Anubis fighters (Pisces wing) will challenge you. Delta wing will then relieve you of your post.

Notes

Please note that the same mission in the Descent: FreeSpace demo is much more elaborate. The demo mission has additional wings, ace enemy pilots and more objectives, adding almost three times as many enemies as the retail version.

Notable ships present

• GTC Orff