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==Background==
 
==Background==
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==Walkthrough==
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I recommend the ''[[GTF Valkyrie|Valkyrie]]'' for this mission. Its extreme speed is very helpful, and you'll engage a lot of fighters, anyway.
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It's all straightforward until the [[Shivans|Shivan]] lands on you. You can shake it by engaging your afterburners. When the ''[[SD Demon|Demon]]'' jumps in, destroy its main [[Shivan Megafunk Turret]] to help the ''Repulse'' a bit. It will survive without your aid, at least on Medium, but it's better to make sure until the engagement is relatively silent. Then engage the fighters to the best of your abilities, but don't waste any warheads. You won't have time to reload at all from here. Players who are good with primaries are at a huge advantage here.
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The two transports that you must destroy are on your escort list. They aren't hard to destroy, but don't waste any time. When Command orders the Ratna to head to the jump node, order all your wingmen to defend the [[GTFr Chronos|''Chronos'']] (''Omega 1''). The ''Basilisk''s and ''Manticore''s will attack the freighter. You can pick which one poses the largest threat to it by targeting the ''Chronos'' and pressing 'G'. Do take the effort of handpicking your targets. If you don't, you'll lose the mission. This mission was fine-tuned to be lost in its 12th minute.
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Bonus objective is to destroy the ''Demon'', which is impossible while dogfighting and defending ''Omega 1''. You can order some wingmen to disable it, and as soon as ''Omega 1'' jumps out, Command will deploy some reinforcements to destroy the ''Demon''. If you do decide to destroy the ''Demon'', keep in mind that you '''must''' destroy it, otherwise you won't get an RTB. If you don't disable it, it will simply jump out when ''Omega 1'' escapes.
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Typically, the Seraphims that were attacking the ''Repulse'' stay in the area the longest. If you want to achieve some more kills, know the risks.
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
*This mission is ostensibly a remake of [[On the Run]] from the original [[Silent Threat]] campaign, but the only common elements are the [[Eumenides Project]] and the GTSC Ratna being towed from one place to another.  Galemp's original instructions for this mission say, "The original mission is so screwed up and confusing, it would be best to redo it from scratch. Refer to the original mission, keep the basic elements, but don't worry about getting everything perfect."
 
*This mission is ostensibly a remake of [[On the Run]] from the original [[Silent Threat]] campaign, but the only common elements are the [[Eumenides Project]] and the GTSC Ratna being towed from one place to another.  Galemp's original instructions for this mission say, "The original mission is so screwed up and confusing, it would be best to redo it from scratch. Refer to the original mission, keep the basic elements, but don't worry about getting everything perfect."
 
*The name of the mission is derived from an Asian proverb, "He who rides the tiger must beware lest he end up inside." This proverb has several variants and its culture of origin is not clear.
 
*The name of the mission is derived from an Asian proverb, "He who rides the tiger must beware lest he end up inside." This proverb has several variants and its culture of origin is not clear.
 
==Walkthrough==
 
When the Shivan lands on you, immediately hit your afterburners.
 
  
 
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SILENT THREAT: REBORN MISSION 6

Fighter squadron: 91st Phantoms

Description: A routine escort mission turns deadly when the GTI loses control of its volatile cargo.


Background

Walkthrough

I recommend the Valkyrie for this mission. Its extreme speed is very helpful, and you'll engage a lot of fighters, anyway.

It's all straightforward until the Shivan lands on you. You can shake it by engaging your afterburners. When the Demon jumps in, destroy its main Shivan Megafunk Turret to help the Repulse a bit. It will survive without your aid, at least on Medium, but it's better to make sure until the engagement is relatively silent. Then engage the fighters to the best of your abilities, but don't waste any warheads. You won't have time to reload at all from here. Players who are good with primaries are at a huge advantage here.

The two transports that you must destroy are on your escort list. They aren't hard to destroy, but don't waste any time. When Command orders the Ratna to head to the jump node, order all your wingmen to defend the Chronos (Omega 1). The Basilisks and Manticores will attack the freighter. You can pick which one poses the largest threat to it by targeting the Chronos and pressing 'G'. Do take the effort of handpicking your targets. If you don't, you'll lose the mission. This mission was fine-tuned to be lost in its 12th minute.

Bonus objective is to destroy the Demon, which is impossible while dogfighting and defending Omega 1. You can order some wingmen to disable it, and as soon as Omega 1 jumps out, Command will deploy some reinforcements to destroy the Demon. If you do decide to destroy the Demon, keep in mind that you must destroy it, otherwise you won't get an RTB. If you don't disable it, it will simply jump out when Omega 1 escapes.

Typically, the Seraphims that were attacking the Repulse stay in the area the longest. If you want to achieve some more kills, know the risks.

Notes

  • This mission is ostensibly a remake of On the Run from the original Silent Threat campaign, but the only common elements are the Eumenides Project and the GTSC Ratna being towed from one place to another. Galemp's original instructions for this mission say, "The original mission is so screwed up and confusing, it would be best to redo it from scratch. Refer to the original mission, keep the basic elements, but don't worry about getting everything perfect."
  • The name of the mission is derived from an Asian proverb, "He who rides the tiger must beware lest he end up inside." This proverb has several variants and its culture of origin is not clear.