// // MISSION TEXT // Issue 01 - 1/3/96 // Mission9.txt Lawrence Doyle // // =========================================================== // // MISSION # 000A // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} {CR} We have received information that the Chirichan pirates have managed to smuggle a large weapons shipment into the Tri-system. This shipment must be destroyed at all costs, to prevent them becoming a major player in the inter-clan wars, with the inevitable threat of more innocent lives lost. We'll transfer the co-ordinates to your computer, if you accept the mission. // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} Destroy weapons transporter at Nav Point 111 {CALCRANGE}{111}{RANGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} It seems that those cunning pirates have sent the shipment on more than one route. Our satellites have discovered another ship at Nav Point 115 {CALCRANGE}{115}{RANGE}. It must be destroyed before they can unload the weapons. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, we were relying on you to prevent the delivery of these weapons. Now the Chirichans will be even more dangerous to all those who fly in the Tri-system. I don't think that we'll be using your services again for a while. You should stick to escorting old ladies to Virtual Bingo. // // // // MISSION # 000B // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // // // MISSION # 000C // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} Destroy weapons transporter at Nav Point 115 {CALCRANGE}{115}{RANGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Well done, Ser Arris, the shipment has be.....wait! There has been a sighting of two Chirichan transporters, with escorts at Nav Point 168 {CALCRANGE}{168}{RANGE}. Our ship was unable to get close enough to ID them, due to attacks by the escort fighters. You must go there, ID the ships, and if they are carrying weapons, blow them away. You will be rewarded well for your efforts. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, we were relying on you to prevent the delivery of these weapons. You did well to destroy the first shipment, but the rest of the weapons have made it through. Now the Chirichans will be even more dangerous to all those who fly in the Tri-system. I don't think that we'll be using your services again for a while. You should stick to escorting old ladies to Virtual Bingo. // // // MISSION # 000D // {PAGE} FROM: JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} {CR} // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} Destroy weapons transporter at Nav Point 168 {CALCRANGE}{168}{RANGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, you have shown great skill, courage, and perseverance in destroying all of the weapons transporters. We are crediting your account now with what we think to be a very reasonable sum. We look forward to using your services in the future. Jelwar Kubani. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: JELWAR KUBANI, ON THE CIS CRUISER, EXCALIBUR. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, we were relying on you to prevent the delivery of these weapons. You did well to destroy the first two shipments, but the rest of the weapons have made it through. Now the Chirichans will be even more dangerous to all those who fly in the Tri-system. I don't think that we'll be using your services again for a while. You should stick to escorting old ladies to Virtual Bingo. // //------------------------------------------------ // MISSION # 001A // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: MILITARY PRISON PITS, HADES. {CR} {CR} We have a delicate, rather embarrassing matter which needs swift, discrete action. Three criminals who were due to be sent to the pits for murder, stealing, and destruction of CIS property, have managed to poison their guards and escape, each in a ship. They must be stopped before they commit more crime, and our reputation is damaged. They were last spotted at {TOKEN}{RAND_NAV1} {RANGE}. // // // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : MILITARY PRISON PITS, HADES. {CR} Hunt down and destroy 3 escaped criminals at {TOKEN}{RAND_NAV1} {RANGE}. // // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: MILITARY PRISON PITS, HADES. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Well done Ser Arris. You have killed the escapees, taught a lesson to other criminals who may have thought of escaping, and restored our reputation. We are crediting your account now. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: MILITARY PRISON PITS, HADES. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, those criminals have fled deep into the Universe, and its unlikely that we will ever find them. Our reputation is tarnished, and they are free to carry on in their evil ways. You'd better watch your back..... // // // // MISSION # 001B // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // // MISSION # 001C // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // // MISSION # 001D // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 002A // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} {CR} We have detected a large convoy of cargo ships, which we have been tracking since they left Anhur , and look as though they are on their way to Karatikus (Nav Point #0). We would like a neutral pilot to go and ID the ships, as it is not in our best interests to fly so close to a pirate convoy. If you discover any of the ships to be carrying illegal goods, they must be destroyed before they reach Karatikus. Do not kill the innocent passenger ships, and be sure to keep an eye out for escorts. The convoy was last seen at Nav Point #25 {CALCRANGE}{25}{RANGE}. If any pirates try to escape in space-suits, capture them and take them to the CIS destroyer off Hades, for questioning. // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} ID convoy of cargo ships traveling between Nav Point #25 {CALCRANGE}{25}{RANGE} and #0, and destroy any ships containing contraband. Pick up any pirates that try to escape. // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Well done, Ser Arris. If you could just come within ID range of our CIS Destroyer, docked off Hades (Nav Point #6) {CALCRANGE}{6}{RANGE}, we will beam the men aboard for questioning, and your account will be credited as promised. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} You have failed Ser Arris. Once again, the Kiowans have got the better of us. We won't be requiring your services for a while. // // MISSION # 002B // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} Take the captured pirate smugglers to the CIS destroyer, off Hades (Nav Point #6) {CALCRANGE}{6}{RANGE}. // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Nice work Ser Arris. That'll teach those Kiowans to try anything like that for a while. Transferring credits to your account now. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} You have failed Ser Arris. Once again, the Kiowans have got the better of us. We won't be requiring your services for a while. // MISSION # 002C // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // MISSION # 002D // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 003A // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: UNABLE TO ID: SIGNAL ENCRYPTED {CR} {CR} I am from a certain underworld organisation, which I'm sure you need no introduction to. One of our ships was destroyed , and we require someone to go and pick up 2 packages which were jettisoned from it seconds before it exploded. There's no need to know the contents, and you will be rewarded well for your discretion.{CR}Watch out for others who may want to get their hands on the package. We will transmit the Nav Points to your computer upon accepting the mission. // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : UNKNOWN {CR} Pick up 2 packages at Nav Point #186 {CALCRANGE}{186}{RANGE}, and take it to Nav Point #160. Destroy any threatening parties. // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: ANONYMOUS@CRIUS.NET {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} You have done a fine job, Ser Arris. The packages will be collected shortly. Rest assured that we will use your services again in the future.{CR}Crediting your account now. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: ANONYMOUS@CRIUS.NET {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, the contents of that package were extremely important to us. You will pay dearly for your mistake.{CR}This may well cost you your life. // // MISSION # 003B // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // MISSION # 003C // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 003D // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} //---------------------------------------------- // MISSION # 004A // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} {CR} We have a Prison transporter ship which is on its way to Hades to drop off its 'load'. It has two escorts which have picked up an unusually high pirate presence in the area, and are worried about being attacked. We need an experienced pilot to go and escort the ship, and help out in case of an attack on it. If you are up to the job, we'll make it worth your while. We'll transmit the co-ordinates to your computer upon accepting, for security reasons. // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} Aid Military prisoner transporter at {TOKEN}{RAND_NAV1} {RANGE}, and destroy any attackers. // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, you have shown great skill and bravery in thwarting the attempts of the pirate scum to destroy our prison ship. We owe you one.{CR}Crediting your account now. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} That was one of the worst displays of space combat I've ever known. If you weren't capable of taking on the mission, you shouldn't have accepted it. Good luck out there, you're going to need it. // // MISSION # 004B // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 004C // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 004D // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // //--------------------------------------------- // MISSION # 005A // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} {CR} This is an emergency! The Papogod pirates have managed to capture one of our capital ships, board it and kill the entire crew. It is only a matter of time before they are able to override the ship's computer and find out the access codes to our computers, revealing all sorts of classified information to them. You must go to {TOKEN}{RAND_NAV1} {RANGE} and destroy the vessel, along with any enemy ships in the area, which may have had the codes transmitted to them. They may also have erected some defences, so be careful. // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} Go to {TOKEN}{RAND_NAV1} {RANGE}, destroy military capital ship, and any pirate ships. // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS{CR} {CR} Well done, Ser Arris. I knew we could rely on you to complete such an important task. Transferring credits to your account now. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} What a disaster! Thanks to your incompetence, we will have to alter all access codes, which could take weeks, and cost us thousands of credits. We shall not tolerate this in the future, and will come down on you like a ton of Brikcrete. // // MISSION # 005B // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 005C // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 005D // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // //---------------------------------------------- // MISSION # 006A // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV.{CR} {CR} There are an unsavoury bunch of louts from the planet Hermes, known as the Good-Time-Gang, who are bringing in a load of drugs, pleasure borgs, and beer so that they can continue with their lives of drugs, debauchery, and the corruption of our innocent young daughters. Its about time that we put a stop to this, and we are confident that you will enjoy disposing of this vermin. We're offering a very large sum for this. Its an offer you can't refuse. They were last seen at Nav Point #15 {CALCRANGE}{15}{RANGE}. // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} Go and wipe out the Good-Time-Gang, at Nav Point #15 {CALCRANGE}{15}{RANGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: THE GOOD-TIME-GANG {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, we intercepted the message from the Military, and we ask you not to do as they say. All we're after is a good time, we're not hurting anybody. We think that the tables should be turned on those Military bullies. How about we surprise them and show them who's boss. What d'ya say? // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, what a disappointment. Now those hooligans will be able to go and get drunk and who knows what else. We obviously won't be able to rely on you in the future. // // // MISSION # 006B // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: THE GOOD-TIME-GANG {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, we intercepted the message from the Military, and we ask you not to do as they say. All we're after is a good time, we're not hurting anybody. We think that the tables should be turned on those Military bullies. How about we surprise them and show them who's boss. What d'ya say? // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : THE GOOD-TIME-GANG {CR} Help out the Good-Time-Gang at Nav Point #15 {CALCRANGE}{15}{RANGE}. Defeat the Military. // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: THE GOOD-TIME-GANG {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Yeah, that'll show 'em! We're really grateful for your help, without you we would have been dead. We can't pay you as much as them, but I'm sure that 2000 creds and the fact that we've got one over on the Military is reward enough. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: THE GOOD-TIME-GANG {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Damn those Military! Well, thanks for trying Ser Arris, I'm sure we'll see you around // // // MISSION # 006C // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV.{CR} {CR} There are an unsavoury bunch of louts from the planet Hermes, known as the Good-Time-Gang, who are bringing in a load of drugs, pleasure borgs, and beer so that they can continue with their lives of drugs, debauchery, and the corruption of our innocent young daughters. Its about time that we put a stop to this, and we are confident that you will enjoy disposing of this vermin. We're offering a very large sum for this. It's an offer you can't refuse. They were last seen at Nav Point #15 {CALCRANGE}{15}{RANGE}. // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} Go and wipe out the Good-Time-Gang, at Nav Point #15{CALCRANGE}{15}{RANGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Hah Hah Hah! That's shown those no-hopers who's in control. Hopefully, no-one else will be trying that stunt for a while. I hope you had as much fun as we did.{CR}Crediting your account now. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: CIS HEADQUARTERS, SPECIAL OPS. DIV. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, what a disappointment. Now those hooligans will be able to go and get drunk and who knows what else. We obviously won't be able to rely on you in the future. // // // // // MISSION # 006D // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // //--------------------------------------- // MISSION # 007A // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: HEAD OF OPERATIONS, ES:FERIX. {CR} {CR} We have recently had an intolerable amount of attacks on our cargo ships, as they travel between the planet Leviatha (Nav Point #116) {CALCRANGE}{116}{RANGE}, and our Equipment Station (Nav Point #125). It is essential that these ships arrive at their destination intact, so that we can continue to produce high quality equipment for the miners on the planet. We require a skilled pilot to escort a ship from Leviatha, to our equipment station, to ensure it has a safe journey. Any attackers must be taught a lesson. // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : HEAD OF OPERATIONS, ES:FERIX. {CR} Escort ship between Leviatha {CALCRANGE}{116}{RANGE} and ES:FERIX. Destroy any attackers // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: HEAD OF OPERATIONS, ES:FERIX.{CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Well done, Ser Arris. The ship has arrived safely, and hopefully, the word will spread that we're no easy target.{CR}Transferring credits to your account. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: HEAD OF OPERATIONS, ES:FERIX. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} What a disaster. Now, we will be considered an easy target as the word spreads of this fiasco all around the system. Looks like we'll have to splash out a lot of money to hire real pilots from now on. You should stick to farming or some other low-risk activity. // // MISSION # 007B // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 007C // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 007D // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // //--------------------------------------- // MISSION # 008A // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: SAT-NAV INSTALLATIONS LTD. {CR} {CR} We are in need of a brave and reliable pilot to help to protect one of our new satellite installations which is being constructed at Nav Point #176 {CALCRANGE}{176}{RANGE}. The task is nearly complete, so we can't afford it to be attacked whilst we arrange full-time protection for it. There are some security patrollers at the installation, but they wouldn't hold out against an attack for long. We will pay you well, if you complete the task. // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : SAT-NAV INSTALLATIONS LTD. {CR} Go to Nav Point #176 {CALCRANGE}{176}{RANGE}, and protect satellite installation from attack, until the military arrive. // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: SAT-NAV INSTALLATIONS LTD. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, we are most grateful for the determination that you showed in fighting off the pirate scum who were trying to take out our satellite system. The military will look after us until we can get a laser tower system installed properly. Crediting your account now. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: SAT-NAV INSTALLATIONS LTD. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, that installation cost us a fortune to build, and it has now been lost at the hands of the Chirichans. We will have to start again, at great cost. This time we will be sure to hire someone who can handle his gun a lot better. // // MISSION # 008B // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // MISSION # 008C // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // MISSION # 008D // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} //============================================== // MISSION # 009A // // Offer // {PAGE} FROM: COM-LINK COMMUNICATIONS LTD. {CR} {CR} Due to a recent attack, one of our radar stations was badly damaged, causing some crates containing extremely expensive, delicate components for our latest satellites to drift out into space. These must be retrieved, as they have taken years to develop, and the future of the company is relying on the sales of this technology to stay in business.{CR}We have tracked the equipment and have their co-ordinates, which we will transmit to your computer upon accepting the mission, to prevent our rivals finding out where they are. Can you help us? // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : COM-LINK COMMUNICATIONS LTD. {CR} Retrieve satellite equipment at Nav Points #194 {CALCRANGE}{194}{RANGE} and #117, and return them to the Research labs (Nav Point #200). <> // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: COM-LINK COMMUNICATIONS LTD. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Oh thank you Ser Arris. You have secured the future of the company, and managed to foil the Kindred into the bargain, we can't thank you enough. We shall credit your account as agreed, with a little bonus to show our appreciation. Rest assured that we will use your services again in the future.{CR}Crediting your account now. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: COM-LINK COMMUNICATIONS LTD. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, it looks as though the company will be going out of business. That Satellite equipment was our only hope of salvation. If only we'd hired a more skillful pilot. One who didn't crack under pressure. I only hope that all 2000 of us manage to find jobs in the future.{CR}Transmission terminated. // // MISSION # 009B // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} Working For : COM-LINK COMMUNICATIONS LTD. {CR} Retrieve satellites equipment at Nav Points #194 {CALCRANGE}{194}{RANGE} and #117, and return them to our Research labs (Nav Point #200). <> // // Passed // {PAGE} FROM: COM-LINK COMMUNICATIONS LTD. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Oh thank you Ser Arris. You have secured the future of the company, and managed to foil the Kindred into the bargain, we can't thank you enough. We shall credit your account as agreed, with a little bonus to show our appreciation. Rest assured that we will use your services again in the future.{CR}Crediting your account now. // // Failed // {PAGE} FROM: COM-LINK COMMUNICATIONS LTD. {CR} TO: SER LEV ARRIS {CR} {CR} Ser Arris, it looks as though the company will be going out of business. That Satellite equipment was our only hope of salvation. If only we'd hired a more skillful pilot. One who didn't crack under pressure. I only hope that all 2000 of us manage to find jobs in the future.{CR}Transmission terminated. // // // MISSION # 009C // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} // // MISSION # 009D // // Offer // {PAGE} // // Diary // {PAGE} // // Passed // {PAGE} // // Failed // {PAGE} //---------------------------------------------- //====================================================