To get to Palan, you need to break the blockade. Fortunately Murphy is willing to pay you to do so. Finally you aren't flying to get favors any more.

Objectives	Intercept and destroy blockade reinforcements at Nav 1, then return to Basra.
Number of jumps to destination	0
Payment	15,000
Cargo	Artifact (1)
Scripted Encounters	Bounty hunters at Nav 1

Notes:

• You are greeted by a total force of up to 10 Demons at Nav 1. You can't afford to take damage here, especially early on. Remember these ships can stand the impact of two missiles, so weaken the shields before firing.

A batch of fighters from the Palan blockade have moved away to search for the "missing" reinforcements. It's your job to make them go missing too.

Objectives	Find patrol wing at Nav 1 and destroy it. Then return to Basra.
Number of jumps to destination	0
Payment	10,000
Cargo	Artifact (1)
Scripted Encounters	Bounty hunters at Nav 1

Notes:

• Upon reaching Nav one you are greeted by an initial wave of 3 Demons. These are soon backed up by 4 Centurions. These ships are fast, maneuverable and strong while carrying four guns up front and an additional two on a rear turret. A bombardment of missiles is the best way to go, but stay on one ship until it is destroyed. The last thing you want is for the enemy's shields to regenerate.

You are now ready to make the final break through the blockade. Destroy the remaining blockade forces and you will be able to meet Dr. Monkhouse.

Objectives	Destroy the remaining blockade ships at Nav 4, then land on Palan and meet Dr. Monkhouse in the bar.
Number of jumps to destination	0
Payment	15,000
Cargo	Artifact (1)
Scripted Encounters	Bounty hunters at Nav 4

Notes:

• Palan's blockade now consists of just 7 Demons. Since you've faced forces of a similar size before, this should be no problem.
• You may also face a force of pirates or Retros in the asteroid field between Basra and Palan.
• When all Bounty Hunters are destroyed, land on Palan and head to the bar to talk to Dr. Monkhouse.

Comments:

Submitted by : Junta
Mission : Palan3
Comments : It says: "You may also face a force of pirates or retros in the asteroid field between Basra and Palan." Now what the f... is this? Just go via Nav 1. And actually, you don't have to knock down the blockade, just land on Palan and talk

Submitted by : Iceman
Mission : Palan 3
Comments : disregard everything Junta said. you do have to take down the blockade, flying straight to Palan before talkin to Murphy will result in Monkhouse telling you he'll wait til the blockades down. also in Palan 2, theres 4 demons then 4 centurions.

Submitted by : Junto
Mission :
Comments : Ohhhh snap, Junta, you lose. Now I totally won't take anything you say seriously anymore. Once you were my wing commander hero god master and now I just think you are teh lame. Daaaaaaaaaaang

Submitted by : Junta
Mission : Murphy 3
Comments : What the h... are you talking about, Iceman? When you're supposed to wipe out the blockade in the THIRD Lunn Murphy mission, all you have to to is go via nav 1, and then land on Palan. You don't have to fight. Afterwards, bring Monkhouse to Basra.

Submitted by : jt
Date : Sun Jan 20 02:17:32 2013
Mission : To Iceman Murphy Missions
Comments : Junta is right, Iceman. Yes, you can't get Monkhouse off world without talking to Murphy first, but there's no need in taking out the blockade to get him past them AFTER talking to Murphy.