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[[Taryn Cross - Mission A]] is a mission in [[Wing Commander Privateer]]. It may be accessed by talking to [[Dr. Monkhouse]] at the bar on [[Palan]] in the [[Palan System]] after completing [[Monkhouse - Mission A]].
[[Taryn Cross - Mission A]] is a mission in [[Wing Commander Privateer]]. It may be accessed by talking to [[Taryn Cross]] at the bar on [[Rygannon (mining base)|Rygannon]] in the [[Rygannon (star system)|Rygannon]] system after completing [[Monkhouse - Mission A]].


==Mission Description==
==Mission Description==
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: Excuse me, I'm looking for Taryn Cross.  
: Excuse me, I'm looking for Taryn Cross.  


: '''PLAYER'''
: '''CROSS'''
: You've found her.  So...you gonna slit my throat, or just rob me?
: You've found her.  So...you gonna slit my throat, or just rob me?
: Don't let my clothes fool you.  They're a little rough, but times have been hard...  
: Don't let my clothes fool you.  They're a little rough, but times have been hard...  
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: ...and you heard that the Exploratory Service takes anyone, is that it?
: ...and you heard that the Exploratory Service takes anyone, is that it?


: '''PLAYER'''
: '''CROSS'''
: That's a misconception, I'm afraid.  Our work is hazardous, yes,...
: That's a misconception, I'm afraid.  Our work is hazardous, yes,...
: ...but not all our employees sport scars and pirate hats.
: ...but not all our employees sport scars and pirate hats.
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: ...an eye for detail, a nose for trouble and a butt that's never been kicked.
: ...an eye for detail, a nose for trouble and a butt that's never been kicked.


: '''PLAYER'''
: '''CROSS'''
: Suppose I'll have to check that out for myself...later.
: Suppose I'll have to check that out for myself...later.
: Okay, $CS.  If you want the job, you're in...on a per mission basis.
: Okay, $CS.  If you want the job, you're in...on a per mission basis.
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* ''If you killed all the hunters and ''Centurions'' during the PaLan missions, then you will notice that the militia is after you, which will work to your advantage in this series. If you meet any enemies in an asteroid field, you will want to him back in the direction you came from, then afterburner out of the field and fight them outside the field. Also, be sure to use vow missiles and afterburners [WIT now and then. - "Havoc"''
* ''If you killed all the hunters and ''Centurions'' during the Palan missions, then you will notice that the militia is after you, which will work to your advantage in this series. If you meet any enemies in an asteroid field, you will want to him back in the direction you came from, then afterburner out of the field and fight them outside the field. Also, be sure to use vow missiles and afterburners [WIT now and then. - "Havoc"''


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===Description===
===Description===


Dr. Monkhouse is willing to give you any information he can on your artifact, but first he wants a change of surroundings.
The Taryn Cross missions consist of patrolling unexplored systems. However these systems aren't totally unexplored since various enemies already know about them. There are also a large number of asteroids in the area. Other than that, these are simply patrol missions. Remember, you're meant to reach within 1000 klicks of each Nav point.


===Objectives===
===Objectives===


Transport Dr. Monkhouse to Basra refinery.
Travel to Delta system and patrol 4 Nav points then return to Rygannon.


===Scripted Encounters===
===Scripted Encounters===


Kilrathi upon launching from Palan.
Pirates at least once in Delta


===Notes===
===Notes===


* Upon launching from Palan, you are greeted by your first scripted Kilrathi force. It consists of around 3 Dralthi and 3 Gothri fighters.
* The reason Cross has been losing every ship she sends to Delta is that the place is swarming with pirates. Take them out and report back to Cross.
* This can be quite a firefight especially with those Gothris since they are strong and have a rapid firing rear turret. They'll also quite happily ram you. Your only hope is to let the missiles fly. This should distract them long enough for you to take out one of the enemies. Repeat the strategy as best as you can, but it may take several attempts to get right.
* When you first land on Basra, Lynn Murphy is in the bar. Talk to her to get your final payment of 15,000 credits.
* When done, Dr. Monkhouse will be in her place. He will give you your 5,000 fee and will examine your artifact. He happens to have a similar artifact, and joined with yours, they make a map and a complete Steltek alphabet. Dr. Monkhouse programs the Steltek alphabet into your computer in case it comes in useful, but the locations marked on the map are currently uncharted. Your only hope is to chart them yourself with the Exploratory Services.
Head to Rygannon and find Taryn Cross in the bar.


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[[Category:Wing Commander Privateer Missions]]
[[Category:Wing Commander Privateer Missions]]

Latest revision as of 00:29, 4 March 2023

Taryn Cross - Mission A
MM - PRIV - Taryn Cross A.png
Date 2669
Type Scout Mission
Jumps 2 (Rygannon, Delta, Rygannon)
Payment 10,000 credits
Objectives Go to Delta, Nav 1

Go to Delta, Nav 2

Go to Delta, Nav 3

Go to Delta, Nav 4

Cargo Alien Artifact (1)
Designation S5MA
Previous Monkhouse - Mission A
Next Taryn Cross - Mission B
Saved Game S5MA.SAV


Taryn Cross - Mission A is a mission in Wing Commander Privateer. It may be accessed by talking to Taryn Cross at the bar on Rygannon in the Rygannon system after completing Monkhouse - Mission A.

Mission Description

Travel to Delta system and map sector by hitting 4 nav points pre- programmed into your ships nav computer.

Pays 10000 credits.

Mission Layout

Location # Faction Ships Intelligence Notes
Delta System
Nav 2 4 Pirate Talon pir_5a
Nav 3 4 Pirate Talon pir_5a
4 Pirate Talon pir_5a replacements

Maps

  • Rygannon

    Rygannon

  • Delta

    Delta

Mission Briefing

Initial Offer

Talk to Taryn Cross

PLAYER
Excuse me, I'm looking for Taryn Cross.
CROSS
You've found her. So...you gonna slit my throat, or just rob me?
Don't let my clothes fool you. They're a little rough, but times have been hard...  
PLAYER
...which leads me to the point. I'm looking for work...
...and you heard that the Exploratory Service takes anyone, is that it?
CROSS
That's a misconception, I'm afraid. Our work is hazardous, yes,...
...but not all our employees sport scars and pirate hats.
The job requires brains as well as blasters, Mister...?
PLAYER
$NM. Or you may have heard me going by $CS.  
Please believe me, I'm not looking for a handout, just a job.  
I have all the qualifications you're looking for...  
...an eye for detail, a nose for trouble and a butt that's never been kicked.
CROSS
Suppose I'll have to check that out for myself...later.
Okay, $CS. If you want the job, you're in...on a per mission basis.
Right now I need someone for a potentially dangerous assignment.
I'm in charge of charting maps for the sector.
The ES has lost a number of ships in the Delta system...
...and through jump point Delta, which remains unexplored.
Could be Kilrathi, a singularity or black magic. No one knows...
...but I'll pay you 10,000 credits to find out.
Accept Refuse
CROSS
You'll leave Rygannon, travel to the Delta system and scout it through 4 nav points.
The navigational info you'll need will be programmed into your nav computer.
Basically, for charting purposes, you'll be flying a small loop...
...and standard nav points which make up the loop have been calculated.
Simply hit all the nav points, return here safely...
...and we'll download what we need from your flight disc...and pay you, of course.
PLAYER
Sounds pretty easy.
CROSS
Easy? We've lost three vessels so far.
PLAYER
Yeah, but did those pilots have scars or pirate hats?
CROSS
Neither.
PLAYER
Then get ready to strike Here there be dragons from your map, Ms. Cross.
CROSS
It'll be a pleasure, Mr. $NM. Good luck.
PLAYER
Somehow the idea doesn't grab me. Got anything else?
CROSS
Not at the moment.
PLAYER
Then I'll pass. Thanks anyway.
CROSS
Sorry it didn't work out. Good luck, anyway.

Accepted

Talk to Taryn Cross

PLAYER
Just as I suspected...all talk and no action. You disappoint me, $CS.
You should have left Rygannon and charted the nav points in Delta system by now.
CROSS
I'll get around to it sooner or later.
PLAYER
Make it sooner. I may be desperate for someone to fly this, $CS...
...but I can't afford to wait forever.

Rejected

Talk to Taryn Cross

CROSS
I didn't think pirates were known for their waffling.
PLAYER
We're not, but we never jump into things without thinking them through...if we can.
CROSS
Look, I can't let you take too much longer to decide.
I need someone to head out to Delta system and chart it...
...following the preprogrammed nav points which comprise the mapping loop.
We've lost three ships attempting to do just that...
...and I'll pay 10,000 credits to the man who can bring back the cartographical info we need.
How about it? Yes or no?
Accept Refuse
PLAYER
Sounds pretty easy.
CROSS
Easy? We've lost three vessels so far.
PLAYER
Yeah, but did those pilots have scars or pirate hats?
CROSS
Neither.
PLAYER
Then get ready to strike Here there be dragons from your map, Ms. Cross.
CROSS
It'll be a pleasure, Mr. $NM. Good luck.
PLAYER
Got anything else?
CROSS
Not currently.
PLAYER
Then I'll try later. Thanks again.

Failed

Talk to Taryn Cross

PLAYER
Look, you don't have to tell me. I know I screwed up.
CROSS
Yeah, you did. It hurts me to say this, because I like you...
...but I'm afraid you're fired.
We need results, $CS. And I don't want to sit around this god-forsaken sector forever.
PLAYER
Hey, I'll try harder, I'll work faster...
CROSS
Sorry, $NM...you had your chance and you blew it.
I wish you luck. Good-bye.

Privateer Playtester's Guide

TARYN CROSS - MISSION A

Summary In the bar on Rygannon mining base, you find Taryn Cross, a representa-tive of the Exploratory Services, who employs you to go to the very sys-tems displayed on the Steltek map. She offers to employ you on a mis-sion-by-mission basis. The first is to map the system designated Delta.
Payment 10,000 credits.
Requirements Hit the four nay points pre-programmed into your ship's computer.
Opponents Unfortunately, you are not the first to seek your fortune down an uncharted jump tunnel. There are four hostile pirate Talons (fanatical pros) at Nov 2 and eight hostile pirate Talons (fanatical aces) at Nov 3.
  • If you killed all the hunters and Centurions during the Palan missions, then you will notice that the militia is after you, which will work to your advantage in this series. If you meet any enemies in an asteroid field, you will want to him back in the direction you came from, then afterburner out of the field and fight them outside the field. Also, be sure to use vow missiles and afterburners [WIT now and then. - "Havoc"
  • PPG - 88.png

WC:CIC Game Guide

Description

The Taryn Cross missions consist of patrolling unexplored systems. However these systems aren't totally unexplored since various enemies already know about them. There are also a large number of asteroids in the area. Other than that, these are simply patrol missions. Remember, you're meant to reach within 1000 klicks of each Nav point.

Objectives

Travel to Delta system and patrol 4 Nav points then return to Rygannon.

Scripted Encounters

Pirates at least once in Delta

Notes

  • The reason Cross has been losing every ship she sends to Delta is that the place is swarming with pirates. Take them out and report back to Cross.
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