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==The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong== | ==[[The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong]]== | ||
'''Pilots: | '''Pilots: | ||
: Major James Taggart, Wingleader<br> | : [[Major]] [[James Taggart]], Wingleader<br> | ||
: Captain Jeannette Devereaux | : Captain [[Jeannette Devereaux]] | ||
'''Ship Type: | '''Ship Type: | ||
: Hornet | : [[Hornet]] | ||
'''Mission: | '''Mission: | ||
: ''Red Alert. Six Gratha are heading for the Tiger's Claw and two wings launch immediately to guard the carrier against imminent attack. | : ''Red Alert. Six [[Gratha]] are heading for the Tiger's Claw and two wings launch immediately to guard the carrier against imminent attack. | ||
'''Synopsis: | '''Synopsis: | ||
: ''Immediately following launch, two wings of Gratha approach the carrier. We set speed at 420 KPS and keep formation until auto-targeting provides the range. Rolling 90 degrees, we turn towards the nearest wing and fire afterburners to hit fast and hard. | : ''Immediately following launch, two wings of Gratha approach the [[carrier]]. We set speed at 420 [[KPS]] and keep formation until auto-targeting provides the range. Rolling 90 degrees, we turn towards the nearest wing and fire afterburners to hit fast and hard. | ||
: ''After calling "break and attack," I pull into an afterburner slide from the right side and let the lasers rip. I missed swinging around on the lead ship, but debris feel from the last Gratha. I bump the afterburners, nose in on the rear with the lasers, and down it. | : ''After calling "break and attack," I pull into an afterburner slide from the right side and let the lasers rip. I missed swinging around on the lead ship, but debris feel from the last Gratha. I bump the afterburners, nose in on the rear with the lasers, and down it. | ||
: ''The second Kilrathi wing approaches the carrier, so we roll, turn, and burn, and try to lock onto a target. Taunts were flying back and forth as we tried to coax the attacking planes into dogfights. Two came out to meet us, and we hit them hard with the laser. I fired a Dart, and when the pilot turned to avoid it, hit hard with the cannon. When he turned to run, I followed and wrecked him with a Javelin HS. | : ''The second [[Kilrathi]] wing approaches the carrier, so we roll, turn, and burn, and try to lock onto a target. Taunts were flying back and forth as we tried to coax the attacking planes into dogfights. Two came out to meet us, and we hit them hard with the laser. I fired a Dart, and when the pilot turned to avoid it, hit hard with the cannon. When he turned to run, I followed and wrecked him with a [[Javelin HS]]. | ||
: ''The same tactic scored on another, and Angel reported success with her lasers after a long fight. I called "attack my target" and we downed the last two Gratha using just afterburners and laser fire. Sometimes I wish we could carry more missiles. | : ''The same tactic scored on another, and Angel reported success with her lasers after a long fight. I called "attack my target" and we downed the last two Gratha using just afterburners and laser fire. Sometimes I wish we could carry more missiles. | ||
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==Preflight Conversations== | ==Preflight Conversations== | ||
'''Talk to SHOTGLASS | '''Talk to [[SHOTGLASS]] | ||
:''Knight tells me the colonel's movin' you to Blue Devil Squadron.<br> | :''Knight tells me the colonel's movin' you to Blue Devil Squadron.<br> | ||
: ''That'll put you on a Scimitar, like I flew when I was your age.<br> | : ''That'll put you on a Scimitar, like I flew when I was your age.<br> | ||
: ''Darn fine ship in her day, though she looks a little outdated now...<br> | : ''Darn fine ship in her day, though she looks a little outdated now...<br> | ||
: ''The Scimitar mounts a pair of mass driver cannons...<br> | : ''The [[Scimitar]] mounts a pair of [[Mass driver|mass driver]] cannons...<br> | ||
: ''...instead of the Hornet's lasers.<br> | : ''...instead of the Hornet's [[Laser cannon|lasers]].<br> | ||
: ''They fire a lot farther than laser bolts, and hit with more punch...<br> | : ''They fire a lot farther than laser bolts, and hit with more punch...<br> | ||
: ''...but the projectiles move a lot slower.<br> | : ''...but the projectiles move a lot slower.<br> | ||
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: ''Still, those extra klicks are good against big, slow ships, like tankers.<br> | : ''Still, those extra klicks are good against big, slow ships, like tankers.<br> | ||
'''Talk to KNIGHT | '''Talk to [[KNIGHT]] | ||
: ''Hey, Maverick, you hear about the new assignments?<br> | : ''Hey, Maverick, you hear about the new assignments?<br> | ||
: ''The colonel said he's moving you to a Scimitar in Blue Devil Squadron.<br> | : ''The colonel said he's moving you to a Scimitar in [[Blue Devil Squadron]].<br> | ||
: ''Ever flown Scimitars before? I think you're going to like them.<br> | : ''Ever flown Scimitars before? I think you're going to like them.<br> | ||
: ''A Scimitar isn't quite as fast or nimble as a Hornet...<br> | : ''A Scimitar isn't quite as fast or nimble as a Hornet...<br> | ||
: ''...but she's got twice the armor, as well as heavier guns.<br> | : ''...but she's got twice the armor, as well as heavier guns.<br> | ||
: '''Michael Casey | : '''[[Michael Casey]] | ||
: ''And she handles like a Centaurian mud pig.<br> | : ''And she handles like a Centaurian mud pig.<br> | ||
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: ''Forget finesse in a Scimitar.Just head straight in, guns blaring. | : ''Forget finesse in a Scimitar.Just head straight in, guns blaring. | ||
: ''Give me a ship that lets me use my skill... | : ''Give me a ship that lets me use my skill... | ||
: ''A Raptor, even a Hornet... | : ''A [[Raptor]], even a Hornet... | ||
: ''...or one of those new Rapiers! | : ''...or one of those new [[F-44 Rapier II|Rapiers]]! | ||
: ''If half of what they say is true, the Rapier's a true artist's ship! | : ''If half of what they say is true, the Rapier's a true artist's ship! | ||
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'''Emergency Briefing. Chengdu System, 13:20 hours, 2654.135. | '''Emergency Briefing. Chengdu System, 13:20 hours, 2654.135. | ||
: '''Peter Halcyon<br> | : '''[[Peter Halcyon]]<br> | ||
: ''Code Red alert, everyone.<br> | : ''Code Red alert, everyone.<br> | ||
: ''We've got six Kilrathi Gratha headed for the Tiger's Claw.<br> | : ''We've got six Kilrathi Gratha headed for the Tiger's Claw.<br> | ||
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: '''Peter Halcyon<br> | : '''Peter Halcyon<br> | ||
: ''You people managed to turn the Gratha before Maniac could even launch!<br> | : ''You people managed to turn the Gratha before [[Maniac]] could even launch!<br> | ||
: ''We've already gotten a mission report.<br> | : ''We've already gotten a mission report.<br> | ||
: ''You racked up 4, Maverick...<br> | : ''You racked up 4, Maverick...<br> | ||
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: '''Peter Halcyon<br> | : '''Peter Halcyon<br> | ||
: ''For meritorious conduct in confronting the Kilrathi enemy, in the Chengdu system, on or about 2654.135,<br> | : ''For meritorious conduct in confronting the Kilrathi enemy, in the Chengdu system, on or about 2654.135,<br> | ||
: ''the Terran Confederation is proud to present the Silver Star to Captain Blair.<br> | : ''the Terran Confederation is proud to present the [[Silver Star]] to Captain Blair.<br> | ||
: ''Your courage is exemplary of the Confederation’s finest defenders.<br> | : ''Your courage is exemplary of the Confederation’s finest defenders.<br> | ||
: ''Good job, Maverick. Congratulations.<br> | : ''Good job, Maverick. Congratulations.<br> | ||
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'''Outside a Kilrathi Military Installation, Brimstone System.<br> | '''Outside a Kilrathi Military Installation, Brimstone System.<br> | ||
: ''As Kilrathi starships defeat the Terran Confederate fleet in space,<br> | : ''As Kilrathi starships defeat the [[Terran Confederation Navy|Terran Confederate]] fleet in space,<br> | ||
: ''Human commandos make a daring raid to sabotage the Kilrathi base.<br> | : ''Human commandos make a daring raid to sabotage the Kilrathi base.<br> | ||
: ''But their desperate mission fails when they are discovered by a patrol of Kilrathi soldiers!<br> | : ''But their desperate mission fails when they are discovered by a patrol of [[Kilrathi Imperial Marines|Kilrathi soldiers]]!<br> | ||
Lose Series: [[Eta Wing (Port Hedland System)]] | Lose Series: [[Eta Wing (Port Hedland System)]] | ||
[[category:Cheng-Du System]] | [[category:Cheng-Du System]] | ||
Revision as of 07:28, 5 November 2023
| Omicron Wing | |
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| Date | 2654.135.1320 |
| Fighter | Hornet |
| Wingmen | Jeannette Devereaux |
| Medal | Silver Star |
| Objectives | Defend the Tiger's Claw |
| Notes | Defend the Tiger's Claw |
| Previous | Iota Wing (Cheng-Du System) |
| Next | Alpha Wing (Brimstone System) (Win Series) Eta Wing (Port Hedland System) (Lose Series) |
Mission Layout
- Tiger's Claw Nav
- Wave 1
- 2 Gratha
- Wave 2
- 4 Gratha
- Wave 1
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The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong
Pilots:
- Major James Taggart, Wingleader
- Captain Jeannette Devereaux
Ship Type:
Mission:
- Red Alert. Six Gratha are heading for the Tiger's Claw and two wings launch immediately to guard the carrier against imminent attack.
Synopsis:
- Immediately following launch, two wings of Gratha approach the carrier. We set speed at 420 KPS and keep formation until auto-targeting provides the range. Rolling 90 degrees, we turn towards the nearest wing and fire afterburners to hit fast and hard.
- After calling "break and attack," I pull into an afterburner slide from the right side and let the lasers rip. I missed swinging around on the lead ship, but debris feel from the last Gratha. I bump the afterburners, nose in on the rear with the lasers, and down it.
- The second Kilrathi wing approaches the carrier, so we roll, turn, and burn, and try to lock onto a target. Taunts were flying back and forth as we tried to coax the attacking planes into dogfights. Two came out to meet us, and we hit them hard with the laser. I fired a Dart, and when the pilot turned to avoid it, hit hard with the cannon. When he turned to run, I followed and wrecked him with a Javelin HS.
- The same tactic scored on another, and Angel reported success with her lasers after a long fight. I called "attack my target" and we downed the last two Gratha using just afterburners and laser fire. Sometimes I wish we could carry more missiles.
Preflight Conversations
Talk to SHOTGLASS
- Knight tells me the colonel's movin' you to Blue Devil Squadron.
- That'll put you on a Scimitar, like I flew when I was your age.
- Darn fine ship in her day, though she looks a little outdated now...
- The Scimitar mounts a pair of mass driver cannons...
- ...instead of the Hornet's lasers.
- They fire a lot farther than laser bolts, and hit with more punch...
- ...but the projectiles move a lot slower.
- That makes you use 'em closer up, in spite of the extra range.
- Still, those extra klicks are good against big, slow ships, like tankers.
Talk to KNIGHT
- Hey, Maverick, you hear about the new assignments?
- The colonel said he's moving you to a Scimitar in Blue Devil Squadron.
- Ever flown Scimitars before? I think you're going to like them.
- A Scimitar isn't quite as fast or nimble as a Hornet...
- ...but she's got twice the armor, as well as heavier guns.
- Michael Casey
- And she handles like a Centaurian mud pig.
- Joseph Khumalo
- Iceman here'll try to tell you speed and handling'll save your butt...
- ..but I'll take an extra three centimeters of durasteel plating any day!
Talk to ICEMAN
- Maverick. They call me Iceman.
- Don't let Knight here fool you about the Scimitar.
- It's a gun-heavy slug.
- Forget finesse in a Scimitar.Just head straight in, guns blaring.
- Give me a ship that lets me use my skill...
- A Raptor, even a Hornet...
- ...or one of those new Rapiers!
- If half of what they say is true, the Rapier's a true artist's ship!
Mission Briefing
Emergency Briefing. Chengdu System, 13:20 hours, 2654.135.
- Peter Halcyon
- Code Red alert, everyone.
- We've got six Kilrathi Gratha headed for the Tiger's Claw.
- You Killer Bees are the only squadron available...
- ...so you're going to have to stop them before they can blow the Claw.
- They've already taken out one of the two Hornets flying guard...
- ...so we know they mean business.
- Maverick, you and Angel will be first to launch.
- Hunter and Redbird will take the next launch...
- ...then Maniac and Turtle, if they haven't disabled the launch tube.
- Take this one personal, people...
- They're after YOUR ship this time.
- Now let's get into space!
- Squadron dismissed!
Mission Debriefing
Mission Debriefing. 16:20 hours, 2654.135.
- Peter Halcyon
- Good job, Maverick.
- You and Angel really made the difference out there!
- Christopher Blair
- Hunter deserves just as much credit, sir.
- Jeannette Devereaux
- Oui, mon colonel. They were in space before the last four Gratha got here.
- Peter Halcyon
- You people managed to turn the Gratha before Maniac could even launch!
- We've already gotten a mission report.
- You racked up 4, Maverick...
- and Angel got 2.
- I want to see you in my office later, Maverick.
- Christopher Blair
- Yes, sir.
- Peter Halcyon
- All right, then. Dismissed.
Colonel Halcyon’s Office. 16:50 hours, 2654.135.
- Peter Halcyon
- Blair. Come in. I need to speak with you.
- Christopher Blair
- Yes, sir?
- Peter Halcyon
- We’ll be leaving Chengdu soon, and I need to make some personnel changes.
- Effective immediately following the jump, you’ll be reassigned.
- I want you in a Scimitar-class medium fighter, with Blue Devil Squadron.
- Christopher Blair
- Yes, sir. You won’t be sorry.
- Peter Halcyon
- Good. I’m glad to hear it. That’s all, then, Captain. Dismissed.
Hangar Deck. 17:00 hours, 2654.135.
- Peter Halcyon
- For meritorious conduct in confronting the Kilrathi enemy, in the Chengdu system, on or about 2654.135,
- the Terran Confederation is proud to present the Silver Star to Captain Blair.
- Your courage is exemplary of the Confederation’s finest defenders.
- Good job, Maverick. Congratulations.
- Christopher Blair
- Thank you, sir.
Filled with pride, Maverick meets the applause of his fellows.
Win / Lose Series
Win Series: Alpha Wing (Brimstone System)
Meanwhile...
Outside a Kilrathi Military Installation, Brimstone System.
- As Kilrathi starships defeat the Terran Confederate fleet in space,
- Human commandos make a daring raid to sabotage the Kilrathi base.
- But their desperate mission fails when they are discovered by a patrol of Kilrathi soldiers!
Lose Series: Eta Wing (Port Hedland System)
