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{{infobox Mission
|faction = terran
|name = Alpha Wing
|image = Image:SM15-Tartarus1.png
|date =
|fighter = [[Rapier]]
|wingmen = [[Ian St. John]]
|medal = None
|objectives = 
Proceed to Nav Point 1 <BR>
Proceed to Nav Point 2 (Fralthi)<BR>
Return to Tiger's Claw
|points = N/A
|notes = 
Proceed to Nav Point 1 <BR>
Proceed to Nav Point 2 (Fralthi)<BR>
Return to Tiger's Claw
|previous= '''The Secret Missions 1: Operation Thor's Hammer''' <br> [[Omega Wing (Vigrid System)]]
|next= [[Sigma Wing (Tartarus System)]]
}}

==Mission Layout==
* Between Tiger's Claw and Nav 1
** 4 [[Gratha]]
* Nav 1
** 3 [[Jalthi]]
** 3 [[KF-402 Krant|Krant]]
* Nav 2
** 4 [[Gratha]]
** 1 [[Fralthi-Class Cruiser]]

==Preflight Conversations==

'''Talk to SHOTGLASS
: '''Shotglass<BR>
: ''Hey Maverick, how ya holdin' up?<BR>
: ''I'd heard that we were going to get some R and R, but something came up. <BR>
: ''Feels like we haven't had any leave since I signed on. <BR>
: ''Blasted cats keeping us busy.

: '''Christopher Blair<BR>
: ''Yeah, I could sure do with a rest myself.

: '''Shotglass<BR>
: ''I think everyone could. Bossman is looking pretty ragged these days.<BR>
: ''Maybe we'll get a break soon.

'''Talk to SPIRIT
: '''Mariko Tanaka<BR>
: ''MAVERICK! Would you care to join us?<BR>
: ''It will be nice to have a real break, especially after operation Thor's Hammer.

: '''Kien Chen<BR>
: ''I was certain that we wouldn't survive that mission.<BR>
: ''I'm glad I as wrong, at least this time.

: '''Mariko Tanaka<BR>
: ''Maverick-san, is something troubling you? You see distant and pensive.

: '''Christopher Blair<BR>
: ''No, I'm fine, I'm just tired. Thor's Hammer wore me out.

: '''Mariko Tanaka
: ''If you are certain then. But remember, I will always listen if you have a need.<BR>
: ''I heard there is a chance that we may not get to go directly to R&R.<BR>
: ''I would not mind so much if we did not, as I could not spend it with my fiancee.<BR>
: ''He is assigned elsewhere and I cannot even be told for security reasons. 

'''Talk to BOSSMAN
: '''Kien Chen<BR>
: ''Maverick! How's it going? I really hope we get leave. <BR>
: ''I haven't seen my wife in ages. And I've never even met my daughter! <BR>
: ''I'd really like to get to know her… so if something happens to me… she might have a chance to remember me. <BR>
: ''She'll be a year old next month. Can you believe its been a year since she was born? <BR>
: ''Oh, that was before you joined us on the Tiger's Claw. I'm sorry I'm so depressing, Maverick.

: '''Mariko Tanaka<BR>
: ''That is all right, Kien. We understand.

: '''Kien Chen<BR>
: ''Thank you Spirit, I've appreciated your support all these months.

: '''Mariko Tanaka<BR>
: ''Think nothing of it. That's what comrades are for.

: '''Kien Chen<BR>
: ''Yes, I suppose, still I will not forget your kindness. 

==Mission Briefing==


'''Mission Briefing. Border Zone, En route to Tartarus System

: '''Peter Halcyon<BR>
: ''I hope everyone's been enjoying this trip so far… <BR>
: ''because you're going to have to do some real work again. <BR>
: ''We've received reports of a Fralthi moving to Tartarus system. <BR>
: ''We need to take care of it now, before it arrives. <BR>
: ''So we can maintain our mission status when we get there. <BR>
: ''I know I can count on you to get the job done. 

: '''Michael Casey<BR>
: ''What about shore leave? 

: '''Peter Halcyon<BR>
: ''That's one reason we need to take out this Fralthi now, Iceman, to ensure the safety in Tartarus. <BR>
: ''These are your assignments. Maverick, you'll be Alpha wing, with Hunter as your wingman. <BR>
: ''You'll fly a Rapier - a good all purpose ship. <BR>
: ''Go to Nav 1, in order to avoid the minefield between us and the Fralthi. <BR>
: ''Destroy the Fralthi and return to the Tiger's Claw directly.

: '''''Colonel Halcyon assigns the other pilots to their duties

: ''' Peter Halcyon<BR>
: ''Remember, the main objective is to destroy the Fralthi. <BR>
: ''Don't risk using up your missiles on stray fighters. <BR>
: ''Stick to your guns and only use missiles when absolutely necessary. <BR>
: ''And something else I wanted to mention. <BR>
: ''Hunter did a bolter yesterday, a 2 point touch and go landing. <BR>
: ''He managed to snap off one of his ship's laser cannons, break 3 aerials and terrify the flight deck crew. <BR>
: ''Pilots, we use the ACLS, our auto-landing system, for very good reasons. <BR>
: ''The next hotshot pilot who tries a manual control landing will be scrubbing decks for a week. <BR>
: ''Is that understood? <BR>
: ''All right pilots, prepare for launch. <BR>
: ''Dismissed. 

== Mission Debriefing  ==

'''Mission debriefing. Border Zone, En route to Tartarus System.''' 

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'''Peter Halcyon''' 

''So how did it go out there, Maverick? Did you get that Fralthi? <br>''

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{| border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="800"
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| bgcolor="#0000cc" width="50%" align="center" | '''Fralthi Destroyed''' 
| bgcolor="#0000cc" width="50%" align="center" | '''Fralthi Survived'''
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| bgcolor="#0000cc" width="25%" align="center" | '''Hunter Survives''' 
| bgcolor="#0000cc" width="25%" align="center" | '''Hunter Dies''' 
| bgcolor="#0000cc" width="25%" align="center" | '''Hunter Survives''' 
| bgcolor="#0000cc" width="25%" align="center" | '''Hunter Dies'''
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'''Christopher Blair''' 

''Yes sir! We wasted her right on schedule. '''''<br>Peter Halcyon''' 

''Good, that's just what I wanted to hear.'''<br>'''''

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'''Christopher Blair <br>'''''Yes, sir! But the cats got Hunter.'' '''Peter Halcyon '''<br>''That's too bad about Hunter, he was an excellent pilot.''

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'''Christopher Blair '''<br>''No sir, she got away, we did our best. ''<br>'''Peter Halcyon '''<br>''Damn, that cruiser was vital to the Kilrathi.&nbsp;''

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'''Christopher Blair '''<br>''No sir, and they got Hunter. ''<br>'''Peter Halcyon '''<br>''Damn, we needed that cruiser destroyed and Hunter alive. <br>Sorry about Hunter Maverick.''

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| valign="top" width="50%" align="left" | ''The destruction of that Fralthi was vital. <br>Good work.'' 
| valign="top" width="50%" align="left" | ''We can only hope another wing gets the Fralthi.''
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{| border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="800"
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| bgcolor="#0000cc" valign="top" width="50%" align="center" | '''Maverick's&nbsp;Kills''' 
| bgcolor="#0000cc" valign="top" width="50%" align="center" | '''Maverick Struck out'''
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'''Peter Halcyon''' 

''Well Maverick, you got $K''

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'''Peter Halcyon''' 

''Maverick, you blanked, no enemy,''

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| bgcolor="#0000cc" valign="top" width="50%" align="center" | '''Hunter's Kills''' 
| bgcolor="#0000cc" valign="top" width="50%" align="center" | '''<span style="display: none" id="1281544386650E">&nbsp;</span>Hunter Struck out'''
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| valign="top" width="50%" align="left" | ''and Huntergot $L.'' 
| valign="top" width="50%" align="left" | ''and Hunter came up empty''
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| bgcolor="#0000cc" valign="top" width="50%" align="center" | '''Hunter Dies'''
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''and then we lost him.''

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| ''Okay. Get some rest before your next mission, Lt. Dismissed.''
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| bgcolor="#0000cc" valign="top" width="400" align="center" | '''Hunter's Funeral'''
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'''Flight Deck''' 

:'''Peter Halcyon'''<br>
:''We are gathered here to pay our last respects to a good friend.<br>One of the Terran Confederation's boldest defenders. <br>Captain Ian St. John never let the fatigue of battle wear him down. <br>His spirited attitude and passion for duty were without equal.<br>Now that he's gone you should all strive to find in yourselves<br>the strength of character that Hunter possessed.''

:'''Christopher Blair'''<br>
:''I'll lift a glass to your memory, Hunter. Goodbye.''
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