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'''ACT 2, MISSION 9'''
 
'''ACT 2, MISSION 9'''
  
'''Fighter squadron: [[203rd Scorpions ]]'''
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'''Fighter squadron:''' [[203rd Scorpions]]
  
'''Description: The 203rd attacks a Shivan warship in an attempt to lure the Sathanas into position.'''
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'''Description:''' The 203rd attacks a Shivan warship in an attempt to lure the Sathanas into position.
  
 
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==Background==
 
==Background==
The 203rd attacks a Shivan warship in an attempt to lure the Sathanas into position so that a joint assault from the [[GVD Psamtik]], the [[GTD Aquitaine]], and the GVD Toeris can exploit weak points discovered in [[A Monster in the Mist]].
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The 203rd is ordered attack a Shivan warship in an attempt to lure the Sathanas into position so that a joint assault by the [[GVD Psamtik]], the [[GTD Aquitaine]], and the GVD Toeris can exploit weak points discovered on the Shivan juggernaut in [[A Monster in the Mist]].
  
 
==Walkthrough==
 
==Walkthrough==
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Prepare for combat against cruisers. It is recommended that you have the [[GTW Maxim]] in at least one of your primary banks in this mission. Fighters will also come, however, but they are not a serious headache for a non-novice pilot. You only have to pay better attention to Virgo wing of 5 [[SF Mara]]-class fighters. The objective is to lure the juggernaut away from its current position. This mission tests your ability to survive well.
  
Prepare for combat against cruisers. I suggest you have the [[GTW Maxim]] in at least one of your primary banks in this mission. Fighters will also come, however. but they are not a serious headache for a non-novice pilot. You only have to pay better attention for Virgo wing of 5 [[SF Mara]]-class fighters. The original plan was to lure the Juggernaut away from its current position. This mission tests your ability to survive well.
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At the start, you will receive a garbled transmission from the SC Rephaim, a [[SC Cain|Cain-class cruiser]]. Then, the [[NTF Iceni]] will show up on your escort list. Follow Command's orders and do not engage it, as it will depart a short while later.
  
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Using the [[GTW Maxim]] from a distance is quite hard because of your line of sight is very limited inside the nebular theater, but since the AI in Freespace has no obstacles, they can destroy the dangerous turrets of hostile cruisers if you issue order them to do so. Close combat with the hostile cruisers is quite hard if their anti-fighter turrets are operational. Reinforcements are available, so you call them in when things turn desperate, or you don't want it to turn desperate. The Thutmose, a [[GVCv Sobek|Sobek-class corvette]] will provide fire support here. In my experience, the corvette can hold out on her own.
  
Using the [[GTW Maxim]] from a distance is quite hard because of your line of sight is very limited inside the nebular theater. But since the AI in Freespace has no obstacles, they can destroy the dangerous turrets of hostile cruisers if you issue order them to do so. The close combat with hostile cruisers is quite hard if all of them anti-fighter turrets are operational. Reinforcements are available, so you call them in when things turn desperate, or you don't want it to turn desperate. The GVCv Thutmose ([[GVCv Sobek]]-class) is assisting you here, in my experience, the corvette can handle herself on her own.
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Return to base when Command orders you to, or you will be punished.
  
==Tips==
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==Notes==
*The GVCv Thutmose can handle most of the cruisers, take out the main beam cannons and you'll be home free.
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* There is a possible inconsistency with the mission brief of this mission and the actual mission itself. While the [[FreeSpace_2_Vasudan_Ship_Database#GVCv_Sopedu|GVCv Sopedu]] is supposed to provide fire support, it is replaced with the Thutmose instead.
*The [[GVCv Sobek|Sobek]] also has pretty good anti-fighter ability, try and lure tougher fighters into [[AAAf|AAA]] range.
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* The Thutmose can handle most of the cruisers. Take out the main beam cannons of the Shivan warships and you'll be home free.
*Watch out about the Golab, the [[SCv Moloch|Moloch]] is pretty bad for a corvette, but it still has okay anti-fighter defenses compared to a [[SC Rakshasa|Rakshasa]] or a [[SC Cain|Cain]]
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* The Thutmose also has pretty good anti-fighter ability, so try to lure tougher fighters into its [[AAAf|AAA]] range.
*Once again, check your wingmates' ships and get them into something tougher if they're flying Serapises.
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* Watch out about the Golab. The [[SCv Moloch|Moloch-class corvette]] is pretty bad for a corvette, but it still has decent anti-fighter defenses as compared to a [[SC Rakshasa|Rakshasa]] or a [[SC Cain|Cain]].
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* Once again, check your wingmen's ships and get them to fly something tougher than a [[GVF Serapis|Serapis]].
  
 
==Notable ships present==
 
==Notable ships present==
*GVCv Thutmose
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* [[NTF Iceni]]
*SCv Golab
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Vasudan_Ship_Database#GVCv_Thutmose|GVCv Thutmose]]
*SC Rephaim
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Shivan_Ship_Database#SC_Rephaim|SC Rephaim]]
*SC Thaumiel
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Shivan_Ship_Database#SC_Thaumiel|SC Thaumiel]]
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Shivan_Ship_Database#SCv_Golab|SCv Golab]]
  
 
[[Category:Main Freespace 2 Campaign]]
 
[[Category:Main Freespace 2 Campaign]]

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ACT 2, MISSION 9

Fighter squadron: 203rd Scorpions

Description: The 203rd attacks a Shivan warship in an attempt to lure the Sathanas into position.


Background

The 203rd is ordered attack a Shivan warship in an attempt to lure the Sathanas into position so that a joint assault by the GVD Psamtik, the GTD Aquitaine, and the GVD Toeris can exploit weak points discovered on the Shivan juggernaut in A Monster in the Mist.

Walkthrough

Prepare for combat against cruisers. It is recommended that you have the GTW Maxim in at least one of your primary banks in this mission. Fighters will also come, however, but they are not a serious headache for a non-novice pilot. You only have to pay better attention to Virgo wing of 5 SF Mara-class fighters. The objective is to lure the juggernaut away from its current position. This mission tests your ability to survive well.

At the start, you will receive a garbled transmission from the SC Rephaim, a Cain-class cruiser. Then, the NTF Iceni will show up on your escort list. Follow Command's orders and do not engage it, as it will depart a short while later.

Using the GTW Maxim from a distance is quite hard because of your line of sight is very limited inside the nebular theater, but since the AI in Freespace has no obstacles, they can destroy the dangerous turrets of hostile cruisers if you issue order them to do so. Close combat with the hostile cruisers is quite hard if their anti-fighter turrets are operational. Reinforcements are available, so you call them in when things turn desperate, or you don't want it to turn desperate. The Thutmose, a Sobek-class corvette will provide fire support here. In my experience, the corvette can hold out on her own.

Return to base when Command orders you to, or you will be punished.

Notes

  • There is a possible inconsistency with the mission brief of this mission and the actual mission itself. While the GVCv Sopedu is supposed to provide fire support, it is replaced with the Thutmose instead.
  • The Thutmose can handle most of the cruisers. Take out the main beam cannons of the Shivan warships and you'll be home free.
  • The Thutmose also has pretty good anti-fighter ability, so try to lure tougher fighters into its AAA range.
  • Watch out about the Golab. The Moloch-class corvette is pretty bad for a corvette, but it still has decent anti-fighter defenses as compared to a Rakshasa or a Cain.
  • Once again, check your wingmen's ships and get them to fly something tougher than a Serapis.

Notable ships present