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{{OtherUsesUnformatted|the Wing Commander Privateer mission|the Privateer Righteous Fire mission|[[E. Masterson - Mission A (Privateer Righteous Fire)|E. Masterson - Mission A]]}}

{{infobox Mission
|faction = terran
|name = E. Masterson - Mission A
|image = Image:MM_-_PRIV_-_E_Masterson_A.png
|type = Escort Mission
|date = [[2669]]
|fighter = 
|wingmen = 
|medal = 
|jumps = 0 (Oxford)
|payment = 10,000 credits
|objectives = Go to Oxford, Nav 3
Meet with Toth

Defend Toth
|failure = 
|points = 
|cargo = Alien Artifact (1)
|designation = S3MA
|notes = 
|previous = [[Roman Lynch - Mission D]]
|next= [[E. Masterson - Mission B (Wing Commander Privateer)|E. Masterson - Mission B]]
|savedgame = [[S3MA.SAV]]
}}
[[E. Masterson - Mission A (Wing Commander Privateer)|E. Masterson - Mission A]] is a mission in [[Wing Commander Privateer]]. It may be accessed by talking to [[E. Masterson]] at the library on [[Oxford (university planet)|Oxford]] in the [[Oxford (star system)|Oxford]] system after completing [[Roman Lynch - Mission D]].

==Mission Description==

Meet with Hunter Toth's ship at Oxford system, Nav 3 and escort him safely to Oxford.

Pays 10000 credits.

==Mission Layout==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Location
! #
! Faction
! Ships
! Intelligence
! Notes
|-
!colspan="6"|Oxford System
|-
!Nav 3
|1
|Merchant
|[[Drayman]]
|Hunter Toth
|friendly
|-
!
|2
|Retro
|[[Talon]]
|retro1
|wave one
|-
!
|3
|Retro
|[[Talon]]
|retro1
|wave two
|-
|}

==Maps==

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PPG - Oxford.png| Oxford
</gallery>

==Mission Briefing==

=== Visit Before Roman Lynch - Mission D===

'''Library'''

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Excuse me, where do you think you're going?

: '''PLAYER'''
: I have some personal research I need to conduct.

: '''MASTERSON'''
: I'm sorry, sir, but access to the Oxford library files is restricted to students.

: '''PLAYER'''
: Look, couldn't I just buy a library card...?

: '''MASTERSON'''
: I'm afraid not.  Good day to you, sir.

===Initial Offer===

'''Library'''

: '''MASTERSON'''
: I'm sorry, but library use is restricted to students and teachers only.

: '''PLAYER'''
: Yeah?  What makes you think I'm not enrolled at Oxford?   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Students don't generally conduct research while armed.

: '''PLAYER'''
: Okay, you got me there.  Look, my name's $NM.  I'm a privateer.   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Sorry, $NM, access exceptions are only made for endowment sponsors.

: '''PLAYER'''
: Then how would I go about doing that?  Making an endowment?   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

: '''PLAYER'''
: Okay, maybe we could work a trade.  I could fly for the University...
: ...say, four runs at a reduced rate in exchange for access to your files, Mr...?   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: ...Masterson.  Yes, your offer might substitute for an endowment...  
: You could start with an escort mission which pays 10,000 credits.  
{| 
|-
| valign="top" | '''Accept''' 
| valign="top" | '''Refuse'''
|-
| valign="top" | 
: '''MASTERSON'''
: Good, now listen.  We need you to escort someone to Oxford.  
: You will find him in the Oxford system, in the vicinity of Nav 3.  
: The man you are to escort here is named Hunter Toth.

: '''PLAYER'''
: Hunter Toth?  He wrote that book, what was it...?   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: ''Prometheus Unplugged''.  The Church of Man has marked him for death because of it.  
: He's scheduled to give a commencement speech here...and he's already cashed the chit.  
: Unfortunately, the Church of Man has vowed he will never reach Oxford.

: '''PLAYER'''
: That's one vow those freaks will have to break.  I'll bring him.  Count on it.
| width="50%" valign="top" | 
: '''PLAYER'''
: Forget it.  What do I look like, a charity?   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: You're the one who brought this matter up.  
: If you're not interested in working for Oxford, then don't waste my time.
|-
|}

===Accepted===

'''Library'''

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Where's Hunter Toth?

: '''PLAYER'''
: Still hanging around Nav 3 of the Oxford system, I guess.
: I haven't flown the mission yet.   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Maybe I didn't make myself clear.  Time is of the essence!  
: Toth is scheduled to deliver the Oxford commencement speech in just a few days!  
: You'll meet him at Nav 3 in the Oxford system...  
: ...and escort him here, protecting him from Church of Man fanatics who want him dead.

: '''PLAYER'''
: All right, all right.  I'll bring him in alive...or die trying.   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Oh, THAT'S a BIG comfort.

===Rejected===

'''Library'''

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Back again, eh?  You must need library access rather badly.

: '''PLAYER'''
: Let's just say I'm reconsidering.  What are the mission details?   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Oxford will pay you 10,000 credits to escort Hunter Toth here.  
: Toth has agreed to deliver the commencement speech this year.  
: You'll link up with him at Oxford system, Nav 3...  
: ...and protect him from Church of Man fanatics who want to kill him.  
: Return here for your payment and next mission.  
: Have we got a deal?   
{| 
|-
| valign="top" | '''Accept''' 
| valign="top" | '''Refuse'''
|-
| valign="top" | 
: '''MASTERSON'''
: Good.  Time is of the essence.  Toth is in grave danger.

: '''PLAYER'''
: This Hunter Toth, he wrote that book...what was it...?   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: ''Prometheus Unplugged''.  The Church of Man has marked him for death because of it.  
: Unfortunately, the Church of Man has vowed he will never reach Oxford.

: That's one vow those freaks will have to break.  I'll bring him.  Count on it.
| width="50%" valign="top" | 
: '''PLAYER'''
: No thanks, I'm still not a charity worker.   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: The University cannot afford to pay more.  
: If you're not interested in working for Oxford, then quit wasting my time.
|-
|}

===In Flight===

'''Talk to Hunter Toth'''

: # You must be the guy I'm looking for. 
: # If this is Nav 3, you're my man. 
: # Is Hunter Toth aboard?

: '''TOTH'''
: Oh dear, are you one of those dreadful retros? 
 
: # Hey, I'm no Retro.
 
: '''TOTH'''
: Please, tell me you're not here to kill me! 
 
: # Sir, I'm here to escort you to Oxford. 
: # I hate cowards. 
: # You're a dead man.
 
: '''TOTH'''
: Thank you, young man. I just hope we don't encounter any retros... 
 
: # Don't worry.  
: # You're in good hands. 
: # If we do, we're dead meat.  
 
: '''TOTH'''
: Of that I'm sure. Oh gracious me!"

'''Talk to Retro'''

: # You don't know your butt from a wormhole. 

: '''RETRO1'''
: Hunter Toth! You are hereby sentenced to death for your heresy! The execution shall commence...NOW!"

===Failure===

'''Library'''

: '''PLAYER'''
: So what's next?  Evicting bookworms?  Repossessing delinquent library cards?   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: How about retirement?

: '''PLAYER'''
: What do you mean?   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Our deal is null and void.  You failed a task I gave you.  
: That's not the way to earn access to the Oxford Library, sir.

: '''PLAYER'''
: Look, I need that access.  Just give me another chance.   

: '''MASTERSON'''
: Impossible, I'm afraid.  Now kindly leave...or I'll have security assist you out.

==Privateer Playtester's Guide==

'''E. MASTERSON - MISSION A'''

{| 
|-
| valign="top" | '''Summary''' 
| valign="top" | Masterson is the university bursar who refuses you admittance to the Library, since you are neither a student not a professor. However, the university does need cash and is willing to accept a work-for-admittance arrangement. The first job is to escort a ''Drayman'' carrying a controversial author back to Oxford. The Church of Man is expected to impede the journey.
|-
| valign="top" | '''Payment''' 
| valign="top" | 10,000 credits and partial completion of indenture.
|-
| valign="top" | '''Requirements''' 
| valign="top" | Prevent the ''Drayman'' from being destroyed on its way to Oxford. 
|-
| valign="top" | '''Opponents''' 
| valign="top" | Hunter Toth's ''Drayman'' will be at Nav 3 in Oxford and will be attacked by two hostile retro ''Talons'' (fanatical pros). A second wave of three hostile retro ''Talons'' (also fanatical pros) will attack as you polish off the first two. Their goal is to destroy the ''Drayman'' and they will try to get past you to do so.
|-
|} 

* ''This mission might be a little tricky depending on how fast you can kill the retros. There will be a total of 5 retros, and that ''Drayman'' will be their main target. Afterburner and take each one out quickly. Also, make sure you take out all the retros before you land, because Toth will die if you don't. — "Deetchman"''
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==WC:CIC Game Guide==

===Description===

You'll have to fly four missions for Masterson in exchange for access to the library. The missions he gives you are far more legal than your previous missions, but that doesn't mean they are any easier...

===Objectives===

Meet Hunter Toth at Nav 3 in Oxford system and escort him back to Oxford. Defend him from Retro forces.

===Scripted Encounters===

Retro ships at Nav 3.

===Notes===

* When you reach Nav 3, talk to the Drayman there. Hunter Toth is flying it. When you are done talking, you are attacked by 2 Retros. When these are destroyed, a further 3 attack. Take them out (missiles will do the job quickly), then autopilot back to Oxford. Hunter Toth will follow.

===User Comments===

Submitted by : Junta (olainormann@hotmail.com)

Mission :

Comments : You don't have to kill all the other pirates, you only need to shoot down Rhombus (in the Galaxy). And the cargo? What the h... do you need that for? It's almost no money.


Submitted by : jt (mrmsje@yahoo.com)

Date : Sun Jan 20 01:45:12 2013

Mission : Masterson

Comments : "What do you need the cargo for?" Hey, a guy's gotta eat. And do you know how much my leather flight jackets go for? Plus that, it's obvious you don't party like I party...booze, broads and trips to Earth don't grow on trees. On top of that, I like collecting pilot slaves. Grab the loot when you can, and leave your kids something to talk about when you kick off.

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