A Time for Penance
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ACT 1 MISSION 7
Fighter squadron: 212th Silver Scythes
Description: After a botched raid on what turned out to be a civilian operation, Alpha Wing must escort two research vessels to the Tau Jump Node. A pirate attack is almost certain.
Command Briefing
- Command Incident Report 08/28/2372 1510
After acting out on what we thought was accurate intelligence, Alpha wing and the GTC LoneWolf led a raid on what turned out to be a civilian operation.
In the attack, the GTC LoneWolf engaged the TRGC Sai, damaging it. Fortunately we managed to stand down before an attack group of pirates arrived for the clean-up.
Still, the Sai and the LoneWolf were damaged enough that they are now in repair.
The Tepoheh Raleigh Group has launched a formal complaint along with the Morgan Mining Corporation. They're saying the GTVA is incapable of providing security in the outer territories. This is especially pressing now that we have recieved word that one million Capellan refugees are coming our way.
End of Incident Report
Alright pilot, we've got our work cut out for us. A lot of people are mad at us, but it's not our fault, and we still have a job to do. Report to briefing.
Background
- While the GTC LoneWolf and the TRGC Sai are in repair at Tau Sigma Station, the TRGS Meridian and the TRGF Haulian demanded to return to their office on Altair. Until we hear otherwise, we are still responsible for their safety.
- Alpha wing, it is your job to make sure that the Meridian and the Haulian reach the Altair jump node in one piece. They are carrying research materials that would fetch a high price on the black market.
- Alpha, you will fly close escort to the Meridian. The Morgan Mining Corporation has contracted mercenaries, designated Tachyon wing, to fly patrol. They are not under our command. You are NOT to engage them.
- Given the recent attacks, another pirate raid is almost certain. Be on your guard, and good luck pilot.
Walkthrough
A fairly challenging one. You will encounter a lot of Lokis on this mission. The drone's AI is set at the lowest possible level, Coward, but there's a lot of them. You may want to stay a bit behind your wingmen so you won't take the brunt of the fire.
It's extremely difficult to catch Long John wing. There's a secondary goal that becomes true when Long John is destroyed, but this is pretty much impossible, and even if you destroy the whole wing it says nothing about it in your debrief. You will, however, get a bit of recognition for destroying at least one of the fighters. If you set engine power to max and head to the node before Long John arrives, you may be able to catch one or two Ares, but it's not worth it if the convoy gets destroyed.
