Into the Maelstrom

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ACT 1, MISSION 9

Fighter squadron: 242nd Suicide Kings

Description: The 242nd must defend a resupply convoy for the Colossus.

Background

The NTF, now aware of the Colossus are avoiding direct conflict with the juggernaut, and targeting its resupply convoys. The 242nd is ordered to protect one such convoy.

Walkthrough

Quite a big ship, ohhh! A vessel of this size requires constant maintenance. You have to defend a supply convoy in this mission. Choose your preferred loadout for this mission. I suggest double banks of GTM Tempests in this mission, too. The NTF attacks the convoy continuously with GTB Medusa bombers. You may engage the bombers to avoid losing a single convoy ship. During the battle, a hostile GTC Fenris-class cruiser (NTC Maelstrom) comes from the nearby jump node.


You receive order to neutralize its forward beam turret. Approach on the cruiser only when all the bombers are down. The forward beam is to be taken down first. Fire your lasers and warheads continuously, a GTC Fenris-class will fall apart in no time at all. Just 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 GTVA Colossus, you are free to leave.


What is the significance of the two allied GTT Elysium transports in this mission?

Notable ships present

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