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<b>ACT 2, MISSION 1</b>
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'''ACT 2, MISSION 2'''
  
<b>Fighter squadron: [[134th Barracudas]]</b> <br>
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'''Fighter squadron:''' [[134th Barracudas]]
<b>Description: The 134th protects a convoy carrying a prototype version of the [[GTM TAG-A]] missile and tests the functionality of the [[GTA Charybdis]] in the nebula.</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 guards a convoy of expimental [[GTM TAG-A|TAG-A]] (Target Acquisition and Guidance) missiles while the [[GTA Charybdis|Lucidity]] provides [[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 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 game won't recognize that it was lost. It is unlikely that the cargo will be destroyed since the Shivans target the freighter directly. The Shivans will use fighters and a few bombers to attack the convoy. As always, prioritize 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.
  
This is a long and boring mission. The swirling gases of the nebula make combat difficult, so pick your shots. Don't be afraid to use your secondaries here; I suggest a double bank of [[GTM Harpoon]]s to supplement your primaries.
 
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The convoy you are tasked to defend consists of two 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. It is unlikely that the cargo will be destroyed since the [[Shivans]] target the freighter directly. The [[Shivans]] will use fighters and a few bombers to attack the convoy. As always prioritise bombs and bombers before fighters.
 
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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 have reached the [[GTCv Deimos|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.
 
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.
  
 
==Notable ships present==
 
==Notable ships present==
*[[GTCv Deimos|GTCv Warspite]]
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Terran_Ship_Database#GTCv_Warspite|GTCv Warspite]]
*[[SC Cain|SC Malor]]
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Terran_Ship_Database#GTA_Lucidity|GTA Lucidity]]
*[[GTA Charybdis|GTA Lucidity]]
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Shivan_Ship_Database#SC_Malor|SC Malor]]
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==New equipment==
 
==New equipment==
*[[GTM TAG-A]]
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* [[GTW Morning Star]]
  
 
[[Category:Main Freespace 2 Campaign]]
 
[[Category:Main Freespace 2 Campaign]]

Revision as of 07:05, 19 August 2008

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ACT 2, MISSION 2

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 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 game won't recognize that it was lost. It is unlikely that the cargo will be destroyed since the Shivans target the freighter directly. The Shivans will use fighters and a few bombers to attack the convoy. As always, prioritize 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.

Notable ships present

New equipment