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'''ACT 2, MISSION 5'''
 
'''ACT 2, MISSION 5'''
  
'''Fighter squadron: [[64th Raptors]]'''
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'''Fighter squadron:''' [[64th Raptors]]
  
'''Description: Intel has discovered an [[NTF]] rallying point in [[Gamma Draconis]], possibly the location of the [[NTF Iceni|Iceni]].'''
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'''Description:''' Intelligence has discovered a Neo-Terran rallying point in [[Gamma Draconis]], and it is possible that the [[NTF Iceni|Iceni]] may jump in at this rallying point.
  
 
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==Background==
 
==Background==
The [[NTF]] is regrouping to take the [[Knossos]] at "rally points". Intel belives they know the rallying point of the [[NTF Iceni]]. The 64th is ordered to take all NTF warships down.
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The [[Neo-Terran Front]] is regrouping to take the [[Knossos]] at "rallying points". Intelligence believes that they know the rallying point of the [[NTF Iceni]]. Alpha wing of the 64th is sortied to take down all NTF warships that arrive at this rallying point, while Beta wing provides fighter cover.
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==Walkthrough==
 
==Walkthrough==
Recommendations: Artemis, 2 Banks of Cyclops, 1 Prometheus S, the remaining missile bank for your choice
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A recommended loadout is the [[GTB Artemis]] armed with the [[GTW Prometheus S]], two banks of [[GTM Cyclops|Cyclops torpedoes]] and a missile bank of your choice.
 
 
This is also a bombing run mission. I find it more difficult than the previous one. Your ability of survival is better tested in here than in the previous one. The NTD Vindicator ([[GTD Orion]]-class) is directly ahead of you. Target its beam cannons, and take them out. I believe destroying the Vindicator won't mean much trouble. But the thing that happens after this! More [[NTF]] warships jump in and attack you.
 
  
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Like [[The Sicilian Defense]], this mission is also a bombing run. It is more difficult than the previous one, however, and your ability of survive a prolonged battle in a bomber is tested here.
  
The Vasudans send in a [[GVCv Sobek]]-class corvette (GVCv Hyksos) to assist you. You have to defend this vessel. It's critical that you destroy the Orion's main beams before the ''Hyksos'' arrives. Against the remaining enemy ships, the corvette should handle itself, but go ahead and lob a few bombs at the enemy to get kill points. Delta Wing of Artemis bombers will arrive to help you out. There will be enemy fighters flying around, but Delta can take care of itself, and they shouldn't be much of a threat to you.
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When you jump in, you do not see the Iceni, but instead the Vindicator, an [[GTD Orion|Orion-class destroyer]], and the Venture, an [[GTT Argo|Argo-class transport]]. Destroy the Venture first. Then target the Vindicator's beam cannons and take them out. Taking both ships out should not be too much trouble since you and your wingmen have a full loadout. As you commence your bombing run on these two ships, the Vasudans send in a [[GVCv Sobek|Sobek-class corvette]], the GVCv Hyksos, to assist you. You have to defend this vessel. It's critical that you destroy the Vindicator's main beams before the Hyksos arrives, otherwise the corvette will probably be destroyed. Against the remaining enemy ships, the corvette should handle itself, but go ahead and lob a few bombs at the enemy to get kill points. Delta wing of Artemis bombers will also be sortied to help you out. There will be enemy fighters flying around, but Delta can take care of itself, and they should not pose too much of a threat to you.
  
==Tips==
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If the Hyksos is destroyed, the GTCv Diomedes, a [[GTCv Deimos|Deimos-class corvette]], will jump in. Also note that if any of the NTF warships are able to escape, the mission will be aborted immediately.
  
As with [[Slaying Ravana]], the Sobek offers excellent flak and beam cover, though in this mission there are too many threats to simply sit back and watch. The problem here is that the Hyksos stands a serious chance of being destroyed by the Vindicator. To prevent this, take out some of the Vindicator's portside heavy beam turrets.
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==Notes==
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* As with the GVCv Khenmu in [[Slaying Ravana]], the Hyksos brings its excellent flak and beam cover into battle, though in this mission there are too many threats to simply sit back and watch. The problem here is that the Hyksos stands a serious chance of being destroyed by the Vindicator. To prevent this, take out some of the Vindicator's portside heavy beam turrets.
  
 
==Notable ships present==
 
==Notable ships present==
*NTD Vindicator
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Terran_Ship_Database#GTCv_Diomedes|GTCv Diomedes]]
*GTCv Diomedes
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Rebel_Ship_Database#NTC_Alba|NTC Alba]]
*NTCv Yoshitomo
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Rebel_Ship_Database#NTC_Epigoni|NTC Epigoni]]
*NTC Alba
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Rebel_Ship_Database#NTCv_Yoshitomo|NTCv Yoshitomo]]
*NTC Epigoni
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Rebel_Ship_Database#NTD_Vindicator|NTD Vindicator]]
*GVCv Hyksos
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Rebel_Ship_Database#NTT_Venture|NTT Venture]]
*NTT Venture
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* [[FreeSpace_2_Vasudan_Ship_Database#GVCv_Hyksos|GVCv Hyksos]]
  
 
==New equipment==
 
==New equipment==

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ACT 2, MISSION 5

Fighter squadron: 64th Raptors

Description: Intelligence has discovered a Neo-Terran rallying point in Gamma Draconis, and it is possible that the Iceni may jump in at this rallying point.


Background

The Neo-Terran Front is regrouping to take the Knossos at "rallying points". Intelligence believes that they know the rallying point of the NTF Iceni. Alpha wing of the 64th is sortied to take down all NTF warships that arrive at this rallying point, while Beta wing provides fighter cover.

Walkthrough

A recommended loadout is the GTB Artemis armed with the GTW Prometheus S, two banks of Cyclops torpedoes and a missile bank of your choice.

Like The Sicilian Defense, this mission is also a bombing run. It is more difficult than the previous one, however, and your ability of survive a prolonged battle in a bomber is tested here.

When you jump in, you do not see the Iceni, but instead the Vindicator, an Orion-class destroyer, and the Venture, an Argo-class transport. Destroy the Venture first. Then target the Vindicator's beam cannons and take them out. Taking both ships out should not be too much trouble since you and your wingmen have a full loadout. As you commence your bombing run on these two ships, the Vasudans send in a Sobek-class corvette, the GVCv Hyksos, to assist you. You have to defend this vessel. It's critical that you destroy the Vindicator's main beams before the Hyksos arrives, otherwise the corvette will probably be destroyed. Against the remaining enemy ships, the corvette should handle itself, but go ahead and lob a few bombs at the enemy to get kill points. Delta wing of Artemis bombers will also be sortied to help you out. There will be enemy fighters flying around, but Delta can take care of itself, and they should not pose too much of a threat to you.

If the Hyksos is destroyed, the GTCv Diomedes, a Deimos-class corvette, will jump in. Also note that if any of the NTF warships are able to escape, the mission will be aborted immediately.

Notes

  • As with the GVCv Khenmu in Slaying Ravana, the Hyksos brings its excellent flak and beam cover into battle, though in this mission there are too many threats to simply sit back and watch. The problem here is that the Hyksos stands a serious chance of being destroyed by the Vindicator. To prevent this, take out some of the Vindicator's portside heavy beam turrets.

Notable ships present

New equipment