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Wing Commander
BRIMSTONE SYSTEM
Brimstone 1
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Primary Objectives
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Complete a three point patrol
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Your Ship
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Scimitar
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Wingman
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Maniac
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Other Friendly Ships
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None
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Briefing
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It's a simple three-point route, with a few asteroids near Nav 2. Keep alert. We really don't know what to expect out there but we know we're in hairball territory. Just fly your route and get back with a report and if Maniac gives you any static you have my permission to shoot him to pieces.
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NAV 1
Wave 1
1 Salthi
Wave 2
3 Gratha
NAV 2
2 Krant
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Notes
You should know all about three point patrols by now. This time you have Maniac as your wingman, and while he is often complained about, he is quite capable of taking on the enemy. Just don't expect him to be any help if you get in trouble and you'll need to try to ignore his comments. At Nav 1, the first Salthi should be easy enough. When the second wave arrives, use your missiles to take out the first Gratha to even the odds, then go one on one with another Gratha while Maniac takes on the other. The Krants which attack just before reaching the asteroid field at Nav 2 also make a fair fight so again go one on one.
Outcome
Success / Failure go to Brimstone 2.
Brimstone 2
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Primary Objectives
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Rendezvous with Exeter and escort it back to the Claw
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Your Ship
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Scimitar
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Wingman
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Maniac
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Other Friendly Ships
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Exeter at Nav 1
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Briefing
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You'll meet an Exeter-class destroyer at Nav 1, right here. You'll fly straight to Nav 1, to make the rendezvous on schedule but you'll bring the destroyer back via Nav 2. This will keep the Exeter clear of the asteroids between here and Nav 1.
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BETWEEN CLAW AND NAV 1
4 Salthi
NAV 1
4 Dralthi
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Notes
Your first target is a wing of four Salthis in the asteroid field. The problem is that while you should normally keep your speed low to navigate through the rocks, Maniac goes charging straight in and is highly likely to get blown up unless you get in there quickly and help. Try to use guns only because your missiles will be needed at Nav 1. Four Dralthi will be attacking the Exeter when you arrive. One group is near you as you come out of autopilot, and one group is very close to the Exeter. Afterburn past the near group and fly towards the Exeter and take out it's immediate attackers. Try to get on the tail of a Dralthi and use a missile or two. Maniac will take on the nearest group of Dralthi so he may need some help when you're done.
Outcome
Success / Failure go to Brimstone 3.
Brimstone 3
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Primary Objectives
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Destroy Kilrathi convoy
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Your Ship
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Scimitar
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Wingman
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Maniac
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Other Friendly Ships
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None
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Briefing
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We've got a large bogie near Nav 1. Tactical is pretty sure this is one of those inbound Dorkir. We've detected at least four smaller bogies nearby so watch out for fairly strong fighter escort.
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BETWEEN CLAW AND NAV 1
2 Jalthi
NAV 1
Wave 1
1 Dorkir
4 Krant
Wave 2
2 Krant
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Notes
This mission may take a few attempts since Maniac is so useless. The ambush by two Jalthis shouldn't be much of a problem so save your missiles and try not to take damage. The real battle at Nav 1 is a different matter. Maniac will just go off and do his own thing and since there's not much you can do about that, leave him to it. You are attacked by four Krants lead by Khajja the Fang and since Khajja is a better pilot than the others, take out the other Krants first since you'll be able to take them out more quickly. Don't hesitate to use your missiles to help. The second wave of Krant is a more even fight so providing you aren't heavily damaged they shouldn't be a problem. Once they have been destroyed, simply gun down the Dorkir.
Outcome
Success go to Dakota 1. Failure go to Port Hedland 1.
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