Xi Wing (Rostov System)
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Xi Wing | |
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File:Xi-wing-rostov.jpg | |
Date | 2654.284.1200 |
Fighter | Raptor |
Wingmen | Michael Casey |
Objectives | Proceed to Nav 1 Destroy Ralari-Class Destroyer |
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The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong
Preflight Conversations
Talk to SHOTGLASS
- Hey, Maverick. You look like a man who could use a drink.
- I've invented a new drink named for this system...
- I call it the Rostov Hairball...
- ...for all those Kilrathi ships on the rocks out there in the asteroid!
- Stop by when you're off duty and we'll have one.
Talk to KNIGHT
- Hello, Maverick. Have a seat.
- I hear the Kilrathi are hungry for the minerals in those asteroids out there.
- My guess is that they'll try to send in some heavier ships...
- ...so its probably a good idea to hang onto a couple of missiles...
- ...in case you meet something big in the later stages of a mission.
- That way, you'll still have something with punch to throw at the big boys.
Talk to MANIAC
- Hey there, Maverick. How's it goin'?
- I sure wish that I could see some more action.
- But the Commander won't let me on the flight deck.
- He's still upset about that 'sport that I accidentally skragged...
- Man, it wasn't my fault...I can't control a missile once its launched!
- No one can! How am I supposed to stop it from acquiring a Drayman as its target?
- Besides, a transport should know enough to stay out of a fighter's way.
Mission Briefing
Mission Briefing. Rostov System, 12:00 hours, 2654.284.
- Peter Halcyon
- Listen up, people.
- The Kilrathi are strengthening their position within this system.
- Tactical reports several new bogies jumping in around the system.
- We've just gotten a confirmed fix on a Ralari-class destroyer.
- Maverick, you and Iceman get this one.
- We can't let them keep that kind of firepower at our backs.
- Your mission will be to engage the Ralari and destroy it.
- We don't have a tactical report of its escort ships, but rest assured they'll be there.
- We're counting on you to succeed.
- Michael Casey
- We'll take her down, sir.
- Peter Halcyon
- Here's your strike plan...
- If the Ralari moves as we expect...
- ...you should encounter her at Nav 1.
- You'll have to fly through an asteroid field...
- ...but that should allow you a measure of surprise.
- Colonel Halcyon assigns the rest of the squadron to investigate other bogies.
- Peter Halcyon
- ...which should provide a safe corridor for our reinforcement ships.
- Squadron dismissed.