Omicron Wing (Hubble's Star System)

Omicron Wing
File:Omicron-wing-hubblesstar.jpg
Date	2654.282.0600
Fighter	Scimitar
Wingmen	Chen Kien
Medal	Bronze Star
Objectives	Proceed to Nav 1. Escort Drayman back to the Tiger's Claw
Notes	Proceed to Nav 1. Escort Drayman back to the Tiger's Claw
Previous	Kappa Wing (Hubble's Star System)
Next	Phi Wing (Hubble's Star System)

Mission Layout

• Between Tiger's Claw and Nav 1
  • Mine Field
  • 4 Dralthi
• NAV 1
  • 4 Gratha

The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong

Pilots:

Major Pitak Puzaki

1st Lieutenant Marsha Shannon

Ship Type:

Scimitar's; assigned to the TCS Eagle's Talon

Mission:

The Eagle's Talon was low on fuel. We were assigned to escort fuel tankers back to the carrier from their common jump point at Nav 1. Heavy resistance was expected.

Synopsis:

At a distance of 40,000 kilometers from Nav 1, four Drathli were observed moving on an intercept course with our patrol. Increased speed to maximum velocity and broke formation to attack. Just before igniting the afterburners, a small mine field was encountered. Speed decreased to 250 KPS.

After leaving the mines, afterburners fired to full, and course altered to circle and approach enemy formation from the rear. Dralthi discover our position before maneuver has been completed, and turn to engage. Break and attack ordered. Turns to left and right divide the enemy's attention and individual attacks are begun. We commence firing with the mass driver cannons, using afterburners to follow when the Dralthi turn away. All four Dralthi are defeated with minimal damage to Scimitars. Rendezvous with tankers completed.

Four Gratha attack the tankers on return route to the Eagle's Talon. Taunts used to divert attack to Scimitars. Targets selected according to attack patterns. Gratha actively after the tankers are targeted first. Mass driver employed to weaken shields and armor, then Javelins and Darts from the rear to destroy targets.

Resolution:

Two Drayman tankers safely returned to the Eagle's Talon.

Preflight Conversations

Talk to SHOTGLASS

Hey there, Maverick. Can I get you anything?

It's good to see you and Bossman working together.

At any rate, I'd watch my back when you're out there.

Scuttlebutt is, another furball Ace was shipped in to take us down.

S'pose to be their best shot. You might ask around, see if anyone's heard anything.

Talk to BOSSMAN

Major, have a seat. I want to discuss our next mission.

Personally, I enjoy flying with you...

...but I think I've noticed something.

Sometimes, you seem to get a little excited under enemy fire.

Keep a cool head out there. If you don't, you might not make it back.

I've been in this business a long time.

I don't like reporting that I lost my Wing Commander.

You're a good pilot, Blair. Stay that way.

Talk to PALADIN

Och, lad, this old body wasn't made to sit and wait.

I'm ready to fly me next shift...especially with Baktosh Redclaw in system.

He's Kilrah's top gun, lad. You'd be wise to listen to ol' Paladin.

He flies a Jalthi, so don't go head to head with him.

There's no reason to be civil with 'im...

...so if you get a clean shot at 'im, ya take it, lad.

You'll need every break you can get.