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'''SOC LOOP 2 MISSION 4'''
 
'''SOC LOOP 2 MISSION 4'''
  
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'''Description:''' Unknown.
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'''Description:''' Capture the MTD ''Auriga'' in Delphi and shut down Morgan Technologies' operations in the frontier.
  
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
  
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It's high time to take down and capture the MTD ''Auriga'', once and for all. With a method that circumvents the ''Auriga'''s beam inhibitor, a task force of multiple wings and two capital ships has been assigned to this takedown operation.
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It's high time to take down and capture the MTD ''Auriga'', once and for all. With a method that circumvents the ''Auriga'''s beam inhibitor, a task force of multiple wings and two capital ships has been assigned to this operation.
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GTVI wants the ship intact, as the ''Auriga'' is suspected of having sensitive technologies acquired from the GTI Rebellion and derived from the ETAK project...
  
 
==Walkthrough==
 
==Walkthrough==
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Starting assets are Alpha Wing (four [[Erinyes]] by default), Beta (three [[Tauret]]s, fixed), and Gamma (three [[Perseus]] fighters, fixed). Take whatever ship you need, pick what's suitable for heavy-duty dogfighting and interception.
 
Starting assets are Alpha Wing (four [[Erinyes]] by default), Beta (three [[Tauret]]s, fixed), and Gamma (three [[Perseus]] fighters, fixed). Take whatever ship you need, pick what's suitable for heavy-duty dogfighting and interception.
  
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Alpha and Beta will see the ''Minerva'', surrounded by [[GTF Hercules Mark II|Hercules Mark II]] fighters and cargo crates. Destroy all hostile assets except the ''Minerva''. After the ''Auriga'' arrives, just kill it, and deal with Rapier Wing (at least ten [[Myrmidon]]s).
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Starting alongside the GVCv ''Andrasta'', Alpha and Beta will see the ''Minerva'', surrounded by [[GTF Hercules Mark II|Hercules Mark II]] fighters and cargo crates. Destroy all hostile assets except the ''Minerva''. After the ''Auriga'' arrives, destroy the ''Minerva.''
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The GVD ''Luxor'' will come in alongside Gamma Wing, and will test their beam inhibition device. Meanwhile, deal with Rapier Wing (at least ten [[Myrmidon]]s).
  
 
Delta and Epsilon will be deployed to disarm and disable the ''Auriga'', run counter-intercept against Saber Wing (multiple Perseus fighters).
 
Delta and Epsilon will be deployed to disarm and disable the ''Auriga'', run counter-intercept against Saber Wing (multiple Perseus fighters).
  
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After Delta and Epsilon are done, the [[GTT Argo|''Argo''-class]] GTT ''Gabriel'' will enter the field, and the ''Auriga'' will launch at least five [[Boanerges]] bombers. Send Alpha Wing to guard the ''Gabriel'', and both Beta and Gamma should assist in taking out any other enemies, including some hostile Erinyes fighters.
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After Delta and Epsilon are done, the [[GTT Argo|''Argo''-class]] GTT ''Gabriel'' will enter the field, and the ''Auriga'' will launch their [[Boanerges]] bombers. Send Alpha Wing to guard the ''Gabriel'', and both Beta and Gamma should assist in taking out any other enemies, including some hostile Erinyes fighters.
  
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Once the ''Gabriel'' has docked, it will try to breach, but the ''Auriga'' powers up and the Gabriel blows up. The ''Auriga'' will escape, and with a capital ship that's gone, and a damaged [[Vasudan]] destroyer... there's not much else to go from.
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Once the ''Gabriel'' has docked, it will try to breach, but the ''Auriga'' powers up and the Gabriel blows up. The ''Auriga'' will lash out and escape, and with your capital assets destroyed or crippled from the lashing... there's not much else to go on with.
  
 
You can return to base, and with the [[Shivans]] closing in... there's no more searching for the ''Auriga''.
 
You can return to base, and with the [[Shivans]] closing in... there's no more searching for the ''Auriga''.
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==Total number of forces==
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{{total_numbers_2
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|belligerent_1 = GTVI SOC
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|belligerent_2 = Morgan Technologies
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|ship_1 =
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* 1 [[GVCv Sobek]]
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** ''Andrasta''
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* 1 [[GVD Typhon]]
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** ''Luxor''
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* 1 [[GTT Argo]]
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** ''Gabriel''
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|ship_2 =
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* 1 [[GTC Aeolus]]
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** ''Minerva''
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* 1 [[GTD Orion]]
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** ''Auriga''
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|strikecraft_1 =
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* 4 [[GTF Erinyes]] (*)
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** ''Alpha'' (4)
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* 3 [[GVF Tauret]]
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** ''Beta'' (3)
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* 3 [[GTF Perseus]]
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** ''Gamma'' (3)
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* 8 [[GTB Ursa]]
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** ''Delta'' (4)
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** ''Epsilon'' (4)
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|strikecraft_2 =
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* 4 [[GTF Hercules Mark II]]
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** ''Halberd''
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* 11 [[GTF Myrmidon]]
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** ''Rapier'' (4) (x2)
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** ''Blade'' (3)
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* 12 [[GTF Perseus]]
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** ''Sabre'' (4) (x3)
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* 4 [[GTB Boanerges]]
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** ''Axe'' (4)
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* 6 [[GTF Erinyes]]
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** ''Lancet'' (3) (x2)
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|casualties_1 =
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* 1 [[GVCv Sobek]]
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** ''Andrasta''
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* 1 [[GTT Argo]]
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** ''Gabriel''
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* 0-2 [[GTF Erinyes]] (*)
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** ''Alpha'' (2)
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* 0-3 [[GVF Tauret]]
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** ''Beta'' (3)
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* 0-3 [[GTF Perseus]]
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** ''Gamma'' (3)
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* 0-8 [[GTB Ursa]]
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** ''Delta'' (4)
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** ''Epsilon'' (4)
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|casualties_2 =
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* 1 [[GTC Aeolus]]
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** ''Minerva''
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* 4 [[GTF Hercules Mark II]]
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** ''Halberd'' (4)
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* 11 [[GTF Myrmidon]]
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** ''Rapier'' (4) (x2)
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** ''Blade'' (3)
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* 12 [[GTF Perseus]]
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** ''Sabre'' (4) (x3)
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* 4 [[GTB Boanerges]]
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** ''Axe'' (4)
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* 6 [[GTF Erinyes]]
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** ''Lancet'' (3) (x2)
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}}

Latest revision as of 23:18, 17 January 2024


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SOC LOOP 2 MISSION 4

Description: Capture the MTD Auriga in Delphi and shut down Morgan Technologies' operations in the frontier.

Background

It's high time to take down and capture the MTD Auriga, once and for all. With a method that circumvents the Auriga's beam inhibitor, a task force of multiple wings and two capital ships has been assigned to this operation.

GTVI wants the ship intact, as the Auriga is suspected of having sensitive technologies acquired from the GTI Rebellion and derived from the ETAK project...

Walkthrough

Starting assets are Alpha Wing (four Erinyes by default), Beta (three Taurets, fixed), and Gamma (three Perseus fighters, fixed). Take whatever ship you need, pick what's suitable for heavy-duty dogfighting and interception.

Starting alongside the GVCv Andrasta, Alpha and Beta will see the Minerva, surrounded by Hercules Mark II fighters and cargo crates. Destroy all hostile assets except the Minerva. After the Auriga arrives, destroy the Minerva.

The GVD Luxor will come in alongside Gamma Wing, and will test their beam inhibition device. Meanwhile, deal with Rapier Wing (at least ten Myrmidons).

Delta and Epsilon will be deployed to disarm and disable the Auriga, run counter-intercept against Saber Wing (multiple Perseus fighters).

After Delta and Epsilon are done, the Argo-class GTT Gabriel will enter the field, and the Auriga will launch their Boanerges bombers. Send Alpha Wing to guard the Gabriel, and both Beta and Gamma should assist in taking out any other enemies, including some hostile Erinyes fighters.

Once the Gabriel has docked, it will try to breach, but the Auriga powers up and the Gabriel blows up. The Auriga will lash out and escape, and with your capital assets destroyed or crippled from the lashing... there's not much else to go on with.

You can return to base, and with the Shivans closing in... there's no more searching for the Auriga.

Total number of forces

Forces involved
Belligerents
  • GTVI SOC
  • Morgan Technologies
Ships
Strikecraft
Casualties
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