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''ACT 1, MISSION 1''  
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'''ACT 1, MISSION 1'''
  
;Fighter squadron:[[53rd Hammerheads]]
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'''Fighter squadron:''' [[53rd Hammerheads]]
;Description: The 53rd Hammerheads, GTD Aquitaine, must defend a convoy of Vasudan transports escaping Cygnus Prime.
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'''Description:''' The 53rd Hammerheads, GTD ''Aquitaine'', must defend a convoy of Vasudan transports escaping Cygnus Prime.
  
 
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==Background==
 
==Background==
The GTVA are evacuating [[Cygnus Prime]]. Vasudan refugees are leaving the system in transport. The ''Aquitaine'' launches the Hammerheads to reinforce a fleeing Vasudan convoy.
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The [[GTVA]] is evacuating [[Cygnus Prime]], a planet in the [[Deneb]] system. Vasudan refugees are leaving the planet in transports. The [[GTD Aquitaine|GTD ''Aquitaine'']] kept the 53rd Hammerheads on standby until the escort fighter wing of one of these convoys requested for reinforcements. Alpha wing of the 53rd is sent in to assist this convoy. However, because the transports in question do not have jump drives, they must be protected by the remnants of its escort and Alpha wing until a recovery ship arrives.
  
 
==Walkthrough==
 
==Walkthrough==
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You may not choose your ship or modify the loadout of your wingman for this mission.
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This is an easy mission, quite good as a warm-up to the game. You have to defend a convoy of Vasudan transports, designated Iota wing.
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You jump in a short distance in front of and above the convoy, with your sole wingman, Alpha 2, hailing the convoy. The convoy's escort leader, Epsilon 1, reports that three transports have been lost to attacks by the [[Neo-Terran Front]], and the remaining (two) [[GVFr Satis|''Satis''-class freighters]] are moderately damaged. Both transports will show up on your list as Iota 1 and Iota 2.
  
This is an easy mission, quite good as a warm-up to the game. You have to defend a convoy of Vasudan transports, designated Kappa wing. Not many [[NTF]] forces attack them, just a few [[GTF Hercules]]-class fighters. In this mission, you can learn how to put the [[GTM MX-64]] Rockeye FnF (Fire & Forget) missile to good use. Most pilots underestimate these missiles, and prefer the [[GTM Tempest]] dumbfire rockets.
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The NTF will launch sporadic attacks on the convoy, almost always in a wing of three [[GTF Hercules|Hercules-class fighters]]. The hull strength of the Satis, as well as the assistance of your wingman and Epsilon wing and the window of time between attacks, makes this mission a good one to practice the dogfighting tactics covered in the Training Simulator Modules. Use it to learn how to fire the [[GTM MX-64|Rockeye heat-seeking missile]] and [[GTM Tempest|Tempest dumbfire missile]] if you have them loaded in your missile banks.
  
You can lose at maximum of one Vasudan transport. However, keeping them both alive is preferred, of course. This is an easy standard to attain, just fire continually and accurately, and both transports will survive. Once the transports reach their destination waypoint, a [[GVD Hatshepsut]]-class Vasudan destroyer, the [[GVD Psamtik]], jumps in.
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You can afford to lose one Vasudan transport. However, it is best to keep both ships alive. As compared to later missions such as [[Exodus (FS2)|Exodus]], this is easy to achieve. Just fire continually and accurately, and both transports will survive. Once Iota reaches their destination waypoint, Command announces that the ''Psamtik'', a [[GVD Hatshepsut|''Hatshepsut''-class destroyer]], will jump in momentarily, which it does.
  
After her arrival, an enemy warship, the [[GTCv Deimos]]-class NTCv Belisarius, also jumps in. Hit the Belisarius at least once before the Psamtik slashes her in half, and you will get the whole score for that kill (note: some older versions of FSO did not do this because of a bug). You can make your approach while the Psamtik is trying to convince the captain of the Belisarius to surrender. If your hull strength is low, do not risk this trick, as the Belisarius is well-armed with anti-fighter defenses. You may also hit her with one or two Rockeyes instead, which can be shot from outside of the corvette's defenses range, scoring a kill without risking your life.
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As the ''Psamtik'' slows to a gradual stop, Command informs all ships that the NTCv ''Belisarius'', a [[GTCv Deimos|''Deimos''-class corvette]], has run the Allied blockade at the [[Sirius]]-[[Deneb]] jump node, and was about to jump in near the ''Psamtik'''s location. The ''Psamtik'' acknowledges the transmission and prepares to intercept the corvette.
  
==Notable ships present==
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Just moments later, the ''Belisarius'' warps in and stops with its broadside facing the ''Psamtik''. The ''Psamtik'''s bridge orders the beam cannons to be warmed up while they order the ''Belisarius'' to surrender. The ''Belisarius'' refuses, however, so the ''Psamtik'' opens fire with one of its main beam cannons, destroying the Terran corvette.
*[[GVD Psamtik]]
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*NTCv Belisarius
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As the ''Belisarius'' explodes into a debris field, the ''Psamtik'' deploys fighter wings and announces the relief of your escort. You will then be ordered to return to base.
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==Notes==
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* FreeSpace 2's scoring system automatically excludes the damage done by beams when determining who killed what. If you fly up to the ''Belisarius'', preferably as soon as it jumps in, and hit it at least once before the ''Psamtik'' destroys it with its main gun, the credit for that kill will go to you, not the destroyer. This quirk in FreeSpace 2 has been carried over into FS2_Open, and applies for every mission that you play in the game, even mods and custom missions. Be warned, however, that the ''Belisarius'' has strong anti-fighter defenses, even though its beams are neutered and will not open fire on you.
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* For this mission, you can linger behind, after Command orders you to return to base, and oversee the transfer of crew from Iotas 1 and 2 to the ''Psamtik''. As Iota 1 moves in to dock with the ''Psamtik'', Command will repeat their order for you to return to base, then be reduced to asking you if your jump drive has a problem. Ignore Command; your subspace drive works so long as your Nav and Engines subsystems are above 30%. Iota 1 will dock with the ''Psamtik'', transfer its crew, then undock and fly away, after which Iota 2 will fly in and do exactly the same. Once both transports have transferred their crew and cleared the ''Psamtik'', Command orders the ''Psamtik'' to [[Alpha Centauri]]. The ''Psamtik'' will then order its fighter wings, initially deployed to relieve you of escort, to return to the destroyer. Once Zeta and Theta wings have entered the ''Psamtik'' through its two fighterbays, the ''Psamtik'' departs, leaving you with the remnants of the convoy before the ''Psamtik'' jumped in. You can then return to base, as nothing else happens from that point onward.
  
 
==New equipment==
 
==New equipment==
 
*[[GTF Myrmidon]]
 
*[[GTF Myrmidon]]
 
*[[GTW Subach HL-7]]
 
*[[GTW Subach HL-7]]
*[[GTM MX-64]]
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*[[GTM MX-64|GTM MX-64 Rockeye]]
 
*[[GTM Tempest]]
 
*[[GTM Tempest]]
  
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==Total number of forces==
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{{total_numbers_2
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|belligerent_1 =[[Galactic Terran-Vasudan Alliance|GTVA]]
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|belligerent_2 =[[Neo-Terran Front|NTF]]
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|ship_1 =
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* 1 [[GVD Hatshepsut|GVD ''Hatshepsut'']]
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** [[GVD Psamtik|''Psamtik'']]
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* 2 [[GVFr Satis|GVFr ''Satis'']]
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** ''Iota 1''
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** ''Iota 2''
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|ship_2 =
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* 1 [[GTCv Deimos|GTCv ''Deimos'']]
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Rebel Ship Database#NTCv Belisarius|''Belisarius'']]
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|strikecraft_1 =
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* 2 [[GTF Myrmidon|GTF ''Myrmidon'']]
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** ''Alpha'' (2)
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* 10 [[GVF Serapis|GVF ''Serapis'']]
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** ''Epsilon'' (2)
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** ''Zeta'' (4)
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** ''Theta'' (4)
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|strikecraft_2 =
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* 12 [[GTF Hercules|GTF ''Hercules'']]
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** ''Leo'' (2)
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** ''Cancer'' (2)
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** ''Gemini'' (2)
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** ''Aquarius'' (3)
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** ''Aries'' (3)
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|casualties_1 =*0-1 [[GVFr Satis|GVFr ''Satis'']]
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** ''Iota 1'' or ''2''
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* 0-1 [[GTF Myrmidon|GTF ''Myrmidon'']]
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** ''Alpha 2'' (1)
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* 0-2 [[GVF Serapis|GVF ''Serapis'']]
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** ''Epsilon'' (2)
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|casualties_2 =
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* 1 [[GTCv Deimos|GTCv ''Deimos'']]
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** [[FreeSpace 2 Rebel Ship Database#NTCv Belisarius|''Belisarius'']]
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* 0-12 [[GTF Hercules|GTF ''Hercules'']]
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** ''Leo'' (2)
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** ''Cancer'' (2)
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** ''Gemini'' (2)
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** ''Aquarius'' (3)
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** ''Aries'' (3)
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}}
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==Technical information==
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{{MissionInfo|SM1-01.fs2|66.5 KB|Brad Johnson|28 (+4 waypoints)|10|62|41|1:Genesis|Brief1}}
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ACT 1, MISSION 1

Fighter squadron: 53rd Hammerheads

Description: The 53rd Hammerheads, GTD Aquitaine, must defend a convoy of Vasudan transports escaping Cygnus Prime.


Background

The GTVA is evacuating Cygnus Prime, a planet in the Deneb system. Vasudan refugees are leaving the planet in transports. The GTD Aquitaine kept the 53rd Hammerheads on standby until the escort fighter wing of one of these convoys requested for reinforcements. Alpha wing of the 53rd is sent in to assist this convoy. However, because the transports in question do not have jump drives, they must be protected by the remnants of its escort and Alpha wing until a recovery ship arrives.

Walkthrough

You may not choose your ship or modify the loadout of your wingman for this mission.

This is an easy mission, quite good as a warm-up to the game. You have to defend a convoy of Vasudan transports, designated Iota wing.

You jump in a short distance in front of and above the convoy, with your sole wingman, Alpha 2, hailing the convoy. The convoy's escort leader, Epsilon 1, reports that three transports have been lost to attacks by the Neo-Terran Front, and the remaining (two) Satis-class freighters are moderately damaged. Both transports will show up on your list as Iota 1 and Iota 2.

The NTF will launch sporadic attacks on the convoy, almost always in a wing of three Hercules-class fighters. The hull strength of the Satis, as well as the assistance of your wingman and Epsilon wing and the window of time between attacks, makes this mission a good one to practice the dogfighting tactics covered in the Training Simulator Modules. Use it to learn how to fire the Rockeye heat-seeking missile and Tempest dumbfire missile if you have them loaded in your missile banks.

You can afford to lose one Vasudan transport. However, it is best to keep both ships alive. As compared to later missions such as Exodus, this is easy to achieve. Just fire continually and accurately, and both transports will survive. Once Iota reaches their destination waypoint, Command announces that the Psamtik, a Hatshepsut-class destroyer, will jump in momentarily, which it does.

As the Psamtik slows to a gradual stop, Command informs all ships that the NTCv Belisarius, a Deimos-class corvette, has run the Allied blockade at the Sirius-Deneb jump node, and was about to jump in near the Psamtik's location. The Psamtik acknowledges the transmission and prepares to intercept the corvette.

Just moments later, the Belisarius warps in and stops with its broadside facing the Psamtik. The Psamtik's bridge orders the beam cannons to be warmed up while they order the Belisarius to surrender. The Belisarius refuses, however, so the Psamtik opens fire with one of its main beam cannons, destroying the Terran corvette.

As the Belisarius explodes into a debris field, the Psamtik deploys fighter wings and announces the relief of your escort. You will then be ordered to return to base.

Notes

  • FreeSpace 2's scoring system automatically excludes the damage done by beams when determining who killed what. If you fly up to the Belisarius, preferably as soon as it jumps in, and hit it at least once before the Psamtik destroys it with its main gun, the credit for that kill will go to you, not the destroyer. This quirk in FreeSpace 2 has been carried over into FS2_Open, and applies for every mission that you play in the game, even mods and custom missions. Be warned, however, that the Belisarius has strong anti-fighter defenses, even though its beams are neutered and will not open fire on you.
  • For this mission, you can linger behind, after Command orders you to return to base, and oversee the transfer of crew from Iotas 1 and 2 to the Psamtik. As Iota 1 moves in to dock with the Psamtik, Command will repeat their order for you to return to base, then be reduced to asking you if your jump drive has a problem. Ignore Command; your subspace drive works so long as your Nav and Engines subsystems are above 30%. Iota 1 will dock with the Psamtik, transfer its crew, then undock and fly away, after which Iota 2 will fly in and do exactly the same. Once both transports have transferred their crew and cleared the Psamtik, Command orders the Psamtik to Alpha Centauri. The Psamtik will then order its fighter wings, initially deployed to relieve you of escort, to return to the destroyer. Once Zeta and Theta wings have entered the Psamtik through its two fighterbays, the Psamtik departs, leaving you with the remnants of the convoy before the Psamtik jumped in. You can then return to base, as nothing else happens from that point onward.

New equipment

Total number of forces

Forces involved
Belligerents
Ships
Strikecraft
  • 12 GTF Hercules
    • Leo (2)
    • Cancer (2)
    • Gemini (2)
    • Aquarius (3)
    • Aries (3)
Casualties



  • 0-12 GTF Hercules
    • Leo (2)
    • Cancer (2)
    • Gemini (2)
    • Aquarius (3)
    • Aries (3)

Technical information

Surrender, Belisarius!
File name: SM1-01.fs2
File size: 66.5 KB
Author: Brad Johnson
Total number of objects: 28 (+4 waypoints)
Total number of wings: 10
Number of mission events: 62
Number of messages: 41
Event music: 1:Genesis
Briefing music: Brief1


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