E. Masterson - Mission A (Wing Commander Privateer)
This article is about the Wing Commander Privateer mission. For the Privateer Righteous Fire mission, see E. Masterson - Mission A.
| E. Masterson - Mission A | |
|---|---|
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| Date | 2669 |
| Type | Escort Mission |
| Jumps | 0 (Oxford) |
| Payment | 10,000 credits |
| Objectives | LOOK UP |
| Cargo | Alien Artifact (1) |
| Designation | S3MA |
| Previous | Roman Lynch - Mission D |
| Next | E. Masterson - Mission B |
| Saved Game | S3MA.SAV |
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 in the Oxford 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
| Location | # | Faction | Ships | Intelligence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle System | |||||
| Nav 1 | 1 | Pirate | Talon | Miggs | |
| 3 | Pirate | Talon | fanatical pros | ||
| Nav 2 | 1 | Pirate | Talon | Miggs | |
| 3 | Pirate | Talon | fanatical pros | ||
| Nav 4 | 1 | Pirate | Talon | Miggs | |
| 3 | Pirate | Talon | fanatical pros | ||
| Nav 5 | 1 | Pirate | Talon | Miggs | |
| 3 | Pirate | Talon | fanatical pros | ||
Maps
Oxford
Mission Briefing
Visit Before Roman Lynch - Mission D
Talk to Masterson
- 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
Talk to Lynch
- LYNCH
- $NM. I trust you took care of my dear cousin.
- PLAYER
- Intersys was ready for us. But I got him to Romulus all right.
- LYNCH
- Excellent. Please accept this payment, 30,000 credits, with my warmest thanks.
- But now, steel yourself for bad news.
- Smythe, a man in my employ, found vital information regarding the artifact at the Oxford Library.
- Unfortunately, Mr. Smythe is currently trapped on a base in the Newcastle System.
- The authorities there, rife with corruption, have stopped me from...exerting my influence.
- PLAYER
- I see. What kind of information?
- LYNCH
- Smythe has not communicated that, but I believe our best chance of identifying your find...
- ...resides in the files at Oxford. Smythe has access to this information.
- I'll pay you 30,000 credits to retrieve this man. It's in our mutual interest, after all. Deal?
| Accept | Refuse |
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Accepted
Talk to Lynch
- LYNCH
- $NM, I am truly dismayed at your haphazard attitude regarding our business.
- Unless you retrieve Smythe from the Newcastle System...
- ...our mutual search for information on the artifact is stymied.
- PLAYER
- We know he uncovered something at the Oxford library.
- Why not go there?
- LYNCH
- Wasteful duplication of effort. Smythe knows what we want to know.
- Better to retrieve him than to attempt to duplicate his research.
- PLAYER
- Okay, Lynch. I'll get him off...Liverpool, was it?
- LYNCH
- Yes, in Newcastle. And I'd advise you to hurry.
- Return here afterwards with Smythe for your payment of 30,000 credits.
Rejected
Talk to Lynch
- PLAYER
- I've been thinking...maybe you're right.
- Your man Smythe uncovered something important at Oxford...
- ...something it might take me months to locate on my own.
- LYNCH
- An optimistic estimate, I'm afraid. The Oxford stacks are voluminous.
- We'll both be better off if you rescue Smythe.
- I'm offering 30,000 credits for his return here, payable on delivery. Interested?
| Accept | Refuse |
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In Flight
Talk to Miggs
- # You're making me nervous.
- # Hope you're not looking for trouble.
- # Hey, what's going on here?
- Hey, bright boy, guess who's in deep trouble? Mr. Lynch wants that artifact. I'm gonna count to ten. Then I start shootin'. One, two, uh ... Forget this! Start shootin' boys!
Privateer Playtester's Guide
E. MASTERSON - MISSION A
| Summary | 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. |
| Payment | 10,000 credits and partial completion of indenture. |
| Requirements | Prevent the Drayman from being destroyed on its way to Oxford. |
| Opponents | 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"
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.
