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==Mission Layout==
==Mission Layout==
Nav 1:
* Nav 1
**4 Salthi + 1 Lumbari
** 3 [[Krant]]
En route to Nav 2:
* Asteroid field
**2 Salthi
** 2 [[Gratha]]
Nav 2:
* En route to Nav 2
**4 Krant
** 4 [[Salthi]]
Nav 3:
** 1 [[Lumbari-Class Transport]]
**4 Krant
* Nav 2
Back at Tiger's Claw:
** 2 [[Krant]]
**3 Salthi
** 1 [[Dorkir-Class Transport]]


==Images==
==Images==


==The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong==
==The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong==
''The Tiger's Claw was streaking toward Goddard and the fighter wings were ordered to help clear a path in front of the carrier. We still didn't know what would be found when we arrived at the colony.''
'''Mission Profile:'''
''Jump to Nav 1 and destroy any enemy targets encountered at the nav point or along the way. Proceed to Nav 2 and take out the Kilrathi Dorkir before it can jump out of the system.''
'''Mission Chronology:'''
1. Three Krant and two Gratha attack immediately after launch. After hitting us, they go after the Tiger's Claw.<br>
2. Four Salthi and a Lumbari 14,889 kilometers from Nav 1. <br>
3. Asteroid field discovered 60,000 kilometers from Nav 2.<br>
4. Dorkir and two Krant found 14,702 kilometers from Nav 2.<br>
'''Post-Mission Analysis:'''
''It's a good thing I was flying with a veteran like Hunter, because the three Krant were on us as soon as we launched from the carrier. They would have inflicted heavy damage on our Hornets if we hadn't hit the afterburners right away, whizzed past them, and turned around to attack from the rear with our lasers and Darts. As soon a I saw the two Gratha come in to join the attack, I saved my Javelins for them.''
''When we hit the Krant and Dorkir at Nav 2, we both attacked one of the fighters to take it out quickly. Then I sent Hunter after the second Krant while I attacked the Dorkir with a classic circling rear attack. I didn't want to waste any time in going after the capital ship, since we knew it would try to jump out of the system as soon as possible.''


==Preflight Conversations==
==Preflight Conversations==
'''Shotglass:'''
'''Talk to SHOTGLASS
**Well, hiya, $C
:''Hey there, Major Maverick! Can't offer you anything alcoholic, sorry.
**Things are happening around here. We've been making a lot of jumps.
:''I heard you'll be flying again today.
**A LOT of jumps. You don't have to be an active-duty pilot...
:''Most of the pilots are already in the Briefing Room already.
**...to realize that something unusual is happening.
:''I hear there's still no communication out of Goddard.
**Keep your ears open, and let me know what you hear, okay?
:''But I'm hoping that the Kilrathi only wiped out the colony's comm satellite, not the colony.
:''I've got a cousin on Goddard. Zach Siegler. He's a shuttle pilot.
:''And his wife's a Chief Engineer. If you hear 'bout either one of them...
:''Let me know, and I'll try an' get hold of them myself.
:''But you better get to Briefing right now, Major.


==Mission Briefing==
==Mission Briefing==
: '''Colonel:'''
'''Peter Halcyon
: ''Quiet, everyone.  We have a lot of ground to cover.
:''All right, we don't have much time.
: ''As you may have noticed, the Tiger's Claw has made several jumps today...
:''We're making full speed to Goddard.
: ''...because we've been temporarily ordered out of Vega Sector.
:''And the crews are doing emergency repairs on damaged fighters.
: ''Several hours ago, we received an emergency communication...
:''Early telemetry indicates that no Kilrathi capital ships...
: ''... from the Goddard colony in the Deneb sector.
:''...stayed behind in the Goddard system, but we've had reports of some smaller ships.
: ''A Kilrathi fleet has attacked the colony, using some kind of new weapon.
:''Therefore, you Killer Bees will go search and destroy.
: ''Unfortunately, we've lost communications with the colony.
:''Scour the Goddard system, and engage and destroy any remaining Kilrathi.
: ''Now we're preparing to jump to Goddard.
:''Tactical shows bogies heading this way...fighters left behind to hunt for 'sports.
: ''
:''Kappa wing is Mavierck and Hunter. You'll start by going after those fighters.
: '''Maniac''':
:''Once you've taken care of them, you'll swing out to clear our path into the colony.
: ''Sir? Does this mean we don't know what kind of mess we're jumping into?
:''Here's the setup...
: ''
:''...you'll jump to Nav Point One, where long range scans show something moving. Delete it.
: '''Colonel''':
:''At Nav 2, you'll find a Dorkir-class troop carrier. They may be trying to leave the system. Don't let them.
: ''Right. We don't know the full extent of the Kilrathi fleet...
:''When you've accomplished these objectives, return to the Claw.
: ''...and we don't know what's happened to the Goddard colony.
:''Next is Maniac and Spirit on Beta Wing...
: ''For now, NO ONE is to talk about this to the crew. However, we won't be alone...
 
: ''...as we're scheduled to make a rendezvous with the Hickok.
'''The Colonel briefs the other wings as you consider your orders...'''
: ''She's a Dilligent-class 'sport loaded with emergency relief supplies for the colony.
 
: ''Also, we rendezvous with the Marciano, a Venture-class corvette.
: '''Peter Halcyon
: ''Mission assignments Alpha Wing will patrol in Hornets...we need you in our fastest ships.
:''Remember, there are a quarter million colonists in danger.  Don't make any mistakes, pilots.
: ''You'll launch immediately when we appear in the Goddard system.
:''Dismissed.
: ''If there are any cats in our vicinity, eliminate them.
: ''Then I want you to go to Nav 1 and scout for any other Kilrathi activity.
: ''Afterwards, proceed to Nav Point 2, where the Hickok is preparing to jump to Goddard...  
: ''...and provide support for her if the Kilrathi attack.
: ''Once she's jumped, go to Nav Point 3, where you'll meet with the Marciano.
: ''Escort the corvette back to the Claw, eliminating any threats.
: ''
: '''Colonel''':
: ''Maverick, you're wingleader, with Hunter as your wingman.
: ''
: '''Narator'''
'''The colonel moves on to the other wing and squad assignments.'''
'''Your attention snaps back to him as he concludes.'''
'''
: ''
: '''Colonel''':
: ''That's all. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for launch.


==Mission Debriefing==
==Mission Debriefing==


[[category:Goddard System]]
[[category:Goddard System]]

Latest revision as of 15:00, 24 December 2010

Kappa Wing
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Fighter Hornet
Wingmen Ian St. John
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Mission Layout

Images

The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong

The Tiger's Claw was streaking toward Goddard and the fighter wings were ordered to help clear a path in front of the carrier. We still didn't know what would be found when we arrived at the colony.

Mission Profile:

Jump to Nav 1 and destroy any enemy targets encountered at the nav point or along the way. Proceed to Nav 2 and take out the Kilrathi Dorkir before it can jump out of the system.

Mission Chronology:

1. Three Krant and two Gratha attack immediately after launch. After hitting us, they go after the Tiger's Claw.
2. Four Salthi and a Lumbari 14,889 kilometers from Nav 1.
3. Asteroid field discovered 60,000 kilometers from Nav 2.
4. Dorkir and two Krant found 14,702 kilometers from Nav 2.

Post-Mission Analysis:

It's a good thing I was flying with a veteran like Hunter, because the three Krant were on us as soon as we launched from the carrier. They would have inflicted heavy damage on our Hornets if we hadn't hit the afterburners right away, whizzed past them, and turned around to attack from the rear with our lasers and Darts. As soon a I saw the two Gratha come in to join the attack, I saved my Javelins for them.

When we hit the Krant and Dorkir at Nav 2, we both attacked one of the fighters to take it out quickly. Then I sent Hunter after the second Krant while I attacked the Dorkir with a classic circling rear attack. I didn't want to waste any time in going after the capital ship, since we knew it would try to jump out of the system as soon as possible.

Preflight Conversations

Talk to SHOTGLASS

Hey there, Major Maverick! Can't offer you anything alcoholic, sorry.
I heard you'll be flying again today.
Most of the pilots are already in the Briefing Room already.
I hear there's still no communication out of Goddard.
But I'm hoping that the Kilrathi only wiped out the colony's comm satellite, not the colony.
I've got a cousin on Goddard. Zach Siegler. He's a shuttle pilot.
And his wife's a Chief Engineer. If you hear 'bout either one of them...
Let me know, and I'll try an' get hold of them myself.
But you better get to Briefing right now, Major.

Mission Briefing

Peter Halcyon

All right, we don't have much time.
We're making full speed to Goddard.
And the crews are doing emergency repairs on damaged fighters.
Early telemetry indicates that no Kilrathi capital ships...
...stayed behind in the Goddard system, but we've had reports of some smaller ships.
Therefore, you Killer Bees will go search and destroy.
Scour the Goddard system, and engage and destroy any remaining Kilrathi.
Tactical shows bogies heading this way...fighters left behind to hunt for 'sports.
Kappa wing is Mavierck and Hunter. You'll start by going after those fighters.
Once you've taken care of them, you'll swing out to clear our path into the colony.
Here's the setup...
...you'll jump to Nav Point One, where long range scans show something moving. Delete it.
At Nav 2, you'll find a Dorkir-class troop carrier. They may be trying to leave the system. Don't let them.
When you've accomplished these objectives, return to the Claw.
Next is Maniac and Spirit on Beta Wing...

The Colonel briefs the other wings as you consider your orders...

Peter Halcyon
Remember, there are a quarter million colonists in danger. Don't make any mistakes, pilots.
Dismissed.

Mission Debriefing