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<b>ACT 2, MISSION 1</b>
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'''ACT 2, MISSION 1'''
  
<b>Fighter squadron: [[134th Barracudas]]</b> <br>
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'''Fighter squadron:''' [[134th Barracudas]]
<b>Description: The 134th protects a convoy and preforms combat evaluation of the [[GTW Morning Star|GTW ML-70 Morning Star]], and [[GTA Charybdis]].</b>
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'''Description:''' The 134th protects a convoy carrying the prototype TAG missile and tests the functionality of the GTA ''Charybdis'' in the nebula.  
  
 
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==Background==
 
==Background==
As a CEU or combat evaluation unit, the 134th gaurds a convoy of expimental [[GTM TAG-A|TAG-A]] missiles, given access to an expirimental [[GTW Morning Star]] cannon, and is supported by expirimental [[AWACS]].
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Alpha wing of the 134th Barracudas is assigned to guard two transports carrying the [[GTM TAG-A|prototype Target Acquisition and Guidance (TAG) missile system]] to a rendezvous point with the GTCv ''Warspite'', deep within the nebula beyond [[Gamma Draconis]]. The GTA ''Lucidity'' provides AWACS support and its usefulness in combat is evaluated in this mission.
  
 
==Walkthrough==
 
==Walkthrough==
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This is a long and boring escort mission. The swirling gases of the nebula make combat difficult, so pick your shots. Don't be afraid to use your secondaries; a double bank of [[GTM Harpoon]]s can be put to good use here.
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The convoy you are tasked to defend consists of the ''Erinpura'' and ''Vauban'', both [[GTFr Triton|''Triton''-class freighters]]. A short distance behind them, the ''Lucidity'', a [[GTA Charybdis|''Charybdis''-class AWACS]], provides long-range sensor support.
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At least one of the freighters must survive in order to complete the mission. You can allow the cargo to be destroyed, as the mission script will not recognize that it was lost. It is unlikely that the cargo will be destroyed in any case, as the Shivans target the freighters directly. The Shivans will use fighters and a few bombers to attack the convoy. As always, prioritize bombs before bombers, bombers before fighters.
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The SC ''Malor'', a [[SC Cain|''Cain''-class cruiser]], will also attack the convoy. The Cain class is the weakest of all Shivan cruisers, so you won't find it difficult to destroy. In addition, the Cain's main gun appears to be locked, so it probably will not pose too much of a threat to the freighters or to your wingmen. Try to destroy the cruiser's anti-fighter beam to give you and your wingmen an easier time taking her out. Once the two freighters have reached the GTCv ''Warspite'', the mission is complete and you may return to base.
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If things get too hot, a wing of Medusa bombers are at your disposal. Call them in if the freighters are in danger of being destroyed by the ''Malor'', which is unlikely if you act fast enough.
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==Objectives==
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''(Objectives are viewable by pressing F4 and going to the Objectives tab)''
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* Primary Objectives:
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** Escort the Vauban to the Warspite
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** Escort the Erinpura to the Warspite
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* Secondary Objectives:
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** Protect the Lucidity
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==Notes==
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* Warspite comes with main beams replaced by [[ULTRA Anti-Fighter Beam]]s in this mission, but as the corvette is not engaging any enemies, they never fire. Warspite comes with the same setup in [[A Game of TAG]].
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==Total number of forces==
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| colspan=2 style="background:#3C1E1E; font-size: 150%" |
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'''Forces involved'''
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| colspan=2 style="background:#202020"| '''Belligerents'''
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*[[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance|GTVA]]
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*[[Shivans]]
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|- align="center"
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| colspan=2 style="background:#202020"| '''Ships'''
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*1 [[GTCv Deimos|GTC ''Deimos'']]
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#GTCv Warspite|''Warspite'']]
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*1 [[GTA Charybdis|GTA ''Charybdis'']]
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#GTA Lucidity|''Lucidity'']]
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*2 [[GTFR Triton|GTFr ''Triton'']]
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#GTFr Erinpura|''Erinpura'']]
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*** Docked: ''TC 28''
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#GTFr Vauban|''Vauban'']]
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*** Docked: ''TC 27''
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*2 [[TC-TRI|TC-TRI Containers]]
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** ''TC 27''
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*** Cargo: ''TAG Missiles''
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** ''TC 28''
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*** Cargo: ''TAG Missiles''
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*1 [[SC Cain|SC ''Cain'']]
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Shivan Ship Database#SC Malor|''Malor'']]
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|- align="center"
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| colspan=2 style="background:#202020"| '''Spacecraft'''
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*4-8 [[GTF Perseus|GTF ''Perseus'']]
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** '''''Alpha''''' (4)
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** ''Beta'' (4) (*)
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*0-2 [[GTB Medusa|GTB ''Medusa'']]
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** ''Zeta'' (2) (*)
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*8 [[SF Manticore|SF ''Manticore'']]
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** ''Scorpio'' (4) '''*2 waves'''
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*8 [[SF Mara|SF ''Mara'']]
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** ''Libra'' (4) '''*2 waves'''
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*3 [[SF Basilisk|SF ''Basilisk'']]
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** ''Cancer'' (3)
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*6 [[SB Nephilim|SB ''Nephilim'']]
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** ''Virgo'' (2) '''*3 waves'''
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| colspan=2 style="background:#202020"| '''Casualties'''
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*0-1 [[GTA Charybdis|GTA ''Charybdis'']]
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#GTA Lucidity|''Lucidity'']]
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*0-1 [[GTFR Triton|GTFr ''Triton'']]
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#GTFr Erinpura|''Erinpura'']]
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*** Docked: ''TC 28''
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#GTFr Vauban|''Vauban'']]
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*** Docked: ''TC 27''
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*0-2 [[TC-TRI|TC-TRI Containers]]
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** ''TC 27''
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*** Cargo: ''TAG Missiles''
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** ''TC 28''
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*** Cargo: ''TAG Missiles''
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*3-7 [[GTF Perseus|GTF ''Perseus'']]
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** '''''Alpha''''' (3)
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** ''Beta'' (4) (*)
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*0-2 [[GTB Medusa|GTB ''Medusa'']]
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** ''Zeta'' (2) (*)
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*1 [[SC Cain|SC ''Cain'']]
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Shivan Ship Database#SC Malor|''Malor'']]
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*0-8 [[SF Manticore|SF ''Manticore'']]
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** ''Scorpio'' (4) '''*2 waves'''
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*0-8 [[SF Mara|SF ''Mara'']]
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** ''Libra'' (4) '''*2 waves'''
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*0-3 [[SF Basilisk|SF ''Basilisk'']]
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** ''Cancer'' (3)
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*0-6 [[SB Nephilim|SB ''Nephilim'']]
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** ''Virgo'' (2) '''*3 waves'''
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This is a long and boring mission. The swirling gases of the nebula make gunnery difficult, so pick your shots carefully. Don't be afraid to use warheads here; I suggest a double bank of [[GTM Harpoon]]s for your secondary armament.
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The convoy you are tasked to defend consists of freighters and their cargo. The freighters must survive in order to complete the mission. Due to a 'bug', you can allow the cargo to be lost, as the game won't recognise that it was lost. The [[Shivans]] will use fighters and a few bombers to attack the convoy. Since the difficulty setting of the AI is decreased in each nebula mission, I suggest that you take on the bombers first.
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'''''(*) Beta and Zeta wings are reinforcements the player can call in at his discretion'''''
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The SC Malor, an [[SC Cain]] class cruiser will also attack the convoy. The Cain class is the weakest of all Shivan cruisers, so you won't find it difficult to destroy. However, you should destroy the main beam cannon below its nose to render her powerless against the freighters. You can also try to destroy the anti-fighter beam on the lower aft part of the ship to give you and your wingmen an easier time of taking her out. Once the two Alliance ships are reached (GTCv Warspite ([[GTCv Deimos]] class) and GTA Lucidity ([[GTA Charybdis]] class)), the mission is complete and you may return to base.
 
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If things get too hot, a wing of Medusa bombers are at your disposal. Call them in if the freighters are in danger of destruction by the SC Malor.
 
  
==Notable ships present==
 
*GTCv Warspite
 
*SC Malor
 
*GTA Lucidity
 
 
==New equipment==
 
==New equipment==
*[[GTW Morning Star]]
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* [[GTW Morning Star]]
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==Technical information==
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{{MissionInfo|SM2-01.fs2|61.1 KB|James Agay|30 (+4 waypoints)|7|38|22|5: Deuteronomy|Brief1}}
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==Videos==
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===QuantumDelta===
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<br><videoflash>6PCwJ6efb7k</videoflash><br><br>
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===TheOneTrueRenairen===
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<br><videoflash>R4hzVgf0WjY</videoflash><br>
  
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Latest revision as of 22:53, 17 February 2021

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ACT 2, MISSION 1

Fighter squadron: 134th Barracudas

Description: The 134th protects a convoy carrying the prototype TAG missile and tests the functionality of the GTA Charybdis in the nebula.


Background

Alpha wing of the 134th Barracudas is assigned to guard two transports carrying the prototype Target Acquisition and Guidance (TAG) missile system to a rendezvous point with the GTCv Warspite, deep within the nebula beyond Gamma Draconis. The GTA Lucidity provides AWACS support and its usefulness in combat is evaluated in this mission.

Walkthrough

This is a long and boring escort mission. The swirling gases of the nebula make combat difficult, so pick your shots. Don't be afraid to use your secondaries; a double bank of GTM Harpoons can be put to good use here.

The convoy you are tasked to defend consists of the Erinpura and Vauban, both Triton-class freighters. A short distance behind them, the Lucidity, a Charybdis-class AWACS, provides long-range sensor support.

At least one of the freighters must survive in order to complete the mission. You can allow the cargo to be destroyed, as the mission script will not recognize that it was lost. It is unlikely that the cargo will be destroyed in any case, as the Shivans target the freighters directly. The Shivans will use fighters and a few bombers to attack the convoy. As always, prioritize bombs before bombers, bombers before fighters.

The SC Malor, a Cain-class cruiser, will also attack the convoy. The Cain class is the weakest of all Shivan cruisers, so you won't find it difficult to destroy. In addition, the Cain's main gun appears to be locked, so it probably will not pose too much of a threat to the freighters or to your wingmen. Try to destroy the cruiser's anti-fighter beam to give you and your wingmen an easier time taking her out. Once the two freighters have reached the GTCv Warspite, the mission is complete and you may return to base.

If things get too hot, a wing of Medusa bombers are at your disposal. Call them in if the freighters are in danger of being destroyed by the Malor, which is unlikely if you act fast enough.

Objectives

(Objectives are viewable by pressing F4 and going to the Objectives tab)

  • Primary Objectives:
    • Escort the Vauban to the Warspite
    • Escort the Erinpura to the Warspite
  • Secondary Objectives:
    • Protect the Lucidity

Notes

  • Warspite comes with main beams replaced by ULTRA Anti-Fighter Beams in this mission, but as the corvette is not engaging any enemies, they never fire. Warspite comes with the same setup in A Game of TAG.

Total number of forces

Forces involved

Belligerents
Ships
Spacecraft
Casualties



(*) Beta and Zeta wings are reinforcements the player can call in at his discretion

New equipment

Technical information

Battle of the Wilderness
File name: SM2-01.fs2
File size: 61.1 KB
Author: James Agay
Total number of objects: 30 (+4 waypoints)
Total number of wings: 7
Number of mission events: 38
Number of messages: 22
Event music: 5: Deuteronomy
Briefing music: Brief1


Videos

QuantumDelta




TheOneTrueRenairen