Gamma Wing (Rostov System)
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Gamma Wing | |
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File:Gamma-wing-rostov.jpg | |
Date | 2654.284.0600 |
Fighter | Raptor |
Wingmen | Michael Casey |
Objectives | Proceed to Nav Point 1 Proceed to Nav Point 2 |
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Mission Layout
- Nav 1
- Asteroid Field
- Nav 2
- Asteroid Field
- 2 Dralthi
- Nav 3
- Nav 4
- Asteroid Field
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The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong
Preflight Conversations
Talk to SHOTGLASS
- Here we are at Rostov System, Maverick. You ever hear much about it?
- Her third planet's a jungle world, with a native race of primitive sentients.
- That means the Confederation won't colonize officially, except for scientific missions.
- Of course, that just leaves the planet open for unregulated settlement.
- Grey towns is what they call these unauthorized colonies.
- They're full of the usual spaceport scum-and-villainy crowd.
- There's a little place on Rostov III I know, Rita's Cantina...
- Great place to visit, but don't go in uniform!
- If you go, tell Rita ol' Shotglass sent you...she'll look after you while you're there.
Talk to HUNTER
- G'day Maverick. Grab a chair and have a cold one, mate.
- Best way to ready yourself for a good scrap.
- Michael Casey
- That's your opinion, Hunter.
- Ian St. John
- That it is, mate. After all, someone's got to show our boys how to relax.
- But don't let the Colonel catch you tippin' before a mission, though.
Talk to ICEMAN
- Maverick.
- Rostov System's full of asteroids...
- ...heavy mineral resources.
- Since the Confederation's never officially settled it...
- ...'cause of the native sentients...
- ...we're us at a disadvantage defending against the Empire.
- That just makes Rostov more attractive to the Kilrathi.
- Minerals, jungle world, primitive race for slaves...
- The hairballs want this one bad...I can feel it.
Mission Briefing
Mission Briefing. Rostov System, 06:00 hours, 2654.284.
- Peter Halcyon
- Settle down, people. We've got a job to do, so let's get to work.
- As you know, Rostov System has been off limits for authorized colonization...
- ...because of the presence of the native sentient species, the Mopoks.
- Yet the system contains a profusion of mineral-rich asteroids...
- ...attracting the attention of the Empire of Kilrah.
- Unfortunately, the Kilrathi don't place the same importance on alien races that we do...
- ...so we're here to defend the system, its natives and its resources.
- We've received reports from our scientific missions on the third planet...
- ...indicating the presence of Kilrathi warships in the system.
- Our first job here is to recon the system, and locate all hostiles.
- Maverick, you'll lead the first patrol wing.
- Iceman will fly your wing.
- Here's your mission plan.
- You'll recon four potential jump points on this one.
- We suspect the Kilrathi are running supplies near Nav 2 or 3...
- ...so be especially alert in those areas.
- And keep your eyes open for asteroids...
- ...there are several rather dense asteroid fields in the area.
- Any questions?
- Christopher Blair
- Colonel, if we spot supply ships near Nav 2 or 3, do we engage?
- Peter Halcyon
- Your call, Blair. But if you decide to go for it, make sure you make it count.
- We can't allow the Kilrathi to establish a base in this system.
- Squadron dismissed.
Mission Debriefing
Mission Debriefing. 09:00 hours, 2654.284.
- Peter Halcyon
- Glad to see you back aboard, Maverick.
- Michael Casey
- He looked good out there, Colonel.
- Peter Halcyon
- You both did, as I expected you would. Good job.
- Let's review the mission report.
- You destroyed 5 of the enemies, Maverick...
- ...and as expected, Iceman tagged 4.
- The recorder also shows you downed a Kilrathi supply ship. Good work.
- That is all. Dismissed.
Hangar Deck. 11:00 hours, 2654.284.
- Peter Halcyon
- For meritorious conduct in confronting the Kilrathi enemy, in the Rostov system,
- on or about 2654.284, the Terran Confederation is proud to present the Bronze Star to Major 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.