Wing Commander Script

Enyo System

Alpha Wing (Enyo System)

Preflight Conversations

Talk to SHOTGLASS

Belly on up, friend, and take a load off.

You must be Maverick. I'm Shotglass. Welcome aboard the Claw.

Used to be a pilot myself...

...till the fleabags shot me up so bad I couldn't fly.

I guess I flew with most every pilot on the Claw.

So if you want to know how one pilot or another flies...

...old Shotglass is the guy to ask

Stop by when you're off duty and we'll talk more.

Talk to ANGEL

Bonjour, Lieutenant. You are called Maverick, no? I am called Angel.

I am just reviewing some figures on our recent encounters with the Kilrathi.

You would like to know what I have learned, perhaps?

The Dralthi is the Kilrathi fighter seen most in this sector.

These figures show that 1.4 missiles are required to destroy the Dralthi,

while over seven direct laser hits are necessary to destroy the same vessel.

I hope this information is useful to you, Lieutenant.

Talk to PALADIN

James Taggart

Och, laddy, take a seat an' tilt a glass with ol' Paladin.

I recall once when I was just a lieutenant like yourself there...

We were flyin' patrol o'er Accord, the fourth planet in the Alliance System.

These four Kilrathi Salthi came zoomin' in with the sun at their backs...

Jeanette Devereaux

What is the point, monsieur? There is one, oui?

James Taggart

I was leadin' up ta it, lass.

That day, we learned that a Salthi will always turn ta the left...

It's got somethin' ta do with the way 'er engines an' ducts are arranged.

So when you tail a Salthi, watch ta the left...

That's where 'e'll go when 'e makes 'is break

Mission Briefing, Enyo System, 06:00 hours, 2654.110.

Peter Halcyon

We've got a lot of work to do, people, so let's get to it.

The Tiger's Claw dropped from jumpspace seven hours ago, at 0800.

Blue Devil squadron had first patrol. You Killer Bees have the next shift.

You rookies'll be flying with experienced pilots on your first missions.

I want the rookies to fly as wingleaders.You vets keep an eye on the kids out there.

Here are the assignments.

Maverick, you're leading Alpha wing.

Spirit will fly on your wing. She's quiet, but she knows the ropes.

You're the wingleader, but if Spirit talks, you be sure and listen. Got it?

Christopher Blair

Yes, sir.

Peter Halcyon

Good. Here's your patrol plan, then.

Computer, display Alpha.

You'll check three possible jump points, at about 20,000 klicks out.

There are asteroids near Nav Points 2 and 3, so stay on course.

Any questions?

Mariko Tanaka

Yes, commander. What are we to do if we encounter the enemy?

Peter Halcyon

Engage, if the odds look good. Let Maverick make the call.

Next is Beta wing...

Your thoughts wander as the commander makes the rest of the assignments.

Peter Halcyon

...and back to the Tiger's Claw.

Remember ... this is no trainsim. If you see the enemy, he'll be out to kill you.

Be sure you do it to him before he does it to you.

Squadron dismissed.

Mission debriefing. UNKNOWN hours, 2654.110

You Flew Well	You Flew Poorly
Peter Halcyon Welcome back, Maverick. Looks like you survived your first trip out.	Peter Halcyon I see you made it back... barely.

Spirit Survives	Spirit Dies	Spirit Survives	Spirit Dies
Mariko Tanaka He is a very able pilot, commander. It is an honor to fly on his wing. Peter Halcyon That's high praise coming from Spirit. You should be proud, Maverick.	Christopher Blair But Spirit, sir. She didn't make it back... Peter Halcyon This is a war, son, not some flight simulator. Young men and women die in wars. She knew that when she signed up. You didn't do anything wrong, Maverick, so don't hold yourself responsible.	Peter Halcyon After a performance like that, you're both lucky to be alive. Spirit, I know you can do better than that. Mariko Tanaka I'm sorry, sir. I shall try to do better in the future. Peter Halcyon And you, Maverick. What have you got to say for yourself? Christopher Blair Nothing, sir. I won't make any excuses. Peter Halcyon Good, because there aren't any. If you two don't shape up, you'll both be flying garbage scows.	Peter Halcyon I hear it got pretty rough out there. How are you feeling? Christopher Blair I'll be all right, sir. Peter Halcyon It's not going to get any easier. Today it was Spirit that didn't come home... ...tomorrow it may be you.

Peter Halcyon In any case, you flew well out there. I've reviewed the mission report from your flight recorder.

Peter Halcyon Let's go over the mission report.

Your Kills	No Kills
Peter Halcyon You got $K of the hairballs, Maverick...	Peter Halcyon Recorder shows no kills for you, Maverick...
Spirit's Kills	No Kills
Peter Halcyon and $L Kilrathi for Spirit.	Peter Halcyon and Spirit came up empty.
Spirit is Alive	Spirit Dies
And of course, Spirit didn't make it back.
Award/Reprimand	None
Peter Halcyon Drop by my office in a couple of hours, Maverick ... I need to speak to you.

Peter Halcyon That's all, then. Dismissed.

Epsilon Wing (Enyo System)

Preflight Conversations

Talk to SHOTGLASS

Hear you flew with Spirit yesterday, Maverick.

Spirit's Alive	Spirit's Dead
She's a quiet little thing, but she's a heckuva flier. She's rock-steady, follows orders, don't fire till she's sure of her shot. I was always glad to have Spirit on my wing when I was still flying.	Damn shame she didn't make it back. Don't take it personal, kid. Spirit was a good flier, and she knew the risks. Still, I wish I had my hands on the fleabag that got her!

Talk to HUNTER

You're Maverick, right? They call me Hunter, mate. G'day.

Spirit 'ere was tellin' me about your tumble with the hairballs.

Sounds like you really mixed it up out there.

'At's the way, isn't it, mate?

Just you and some hairball, twistin' about, tryin' t'get a missile lock...

Formations, uniforms, medals, wingmen ... that's all sheepdip.

All a bruce can count on out there is 'imself and 'is missiles.

Talk to SPIRIT

Konichi-wa, Maverick-san. Please take a seat.

If I may say so, you are doing quite well.

First Mission Success	First Mission Failure
Colonel-sama is most pleased with your performance thus far. There was no need to praise me before him, though, honorable 2ND LT. The credit for a mission's success is due its leader, not his assistants.

I see by your expression that you do not believe me.

I assure you I speak what is in my heart.

First Mission Success	First Mission Failure
	We both survived to challenge our enemies another day. No mission from which you return is a total failure. Remember that. Our race needs live pilots far more than it needs dead heroes.

Mission Briefing, Enyo System, UNKNOWN hours, 2654.111. Forty minutes into the briefing...

Spirit's Alive	Spirit's Dead
Peter Halcyon Epsilon Wing is Maverick and Spirit.	Peter Halcyon Epsilon Wing is you, Maverick. We're short on manpower, so you'll be flying solo.

Peter Halcyon

You'll be escorting a Drayman-class transport to its jumppoint.

Computer, display Epsilon.

Let's take a look at your flight plan.

You'll rendezvous with the transport upon launch.

Escort it to Nav Point 1...

...and on to Nav 2, where it will initiate jump sequence.

Once its jumped out, you'll return by the most direct route.

Remember...your job is to make sure that transport jumps out.

I don't want you leaving her to chase down bogies.

If the enemy retreats, you stay with the transport.

Questions?

Spirit's Alive	Spirit's Dead
Mariko Tanaka Yes, sir. Why is Nav 1 so far out of the way?	Christopher Blair Yes, sir. Why is Nav 1 so far out of the way?

Peter Halcyon

There's an asteroid field between the Tiger's Claw and the jumppoint.

A fighter might navigate it, but a Drayman 'sport would never make it through.

Anything else?

All right, then. Let's get to work.

Squadron dismissed.

Mission debriefing. UNKNOWN hours, 2654.111.

Drayman Survived	Drayman Destroyed
Peter Halcyon Good job out there, Maverick.	Peter Halcyon Pretty hectic out there, eh? Christopher Blair Yes, sir. It got pretty busy.

Solo	Wingman Alive	Wingman Killed	Wingman Survives / Killed
Peter Halcyon At least the 'sport jumped out intact. If it hadn't, you'd have been headed for the infantry on the next 'sport out.	Christopher Blair Thank you, sir, but Spirit deserves as much credit as I do. Mariko Tanaka Maverick-san is too kind, sir. I only flew on his wing.	Christopher Blair Thank you, sir. I'm sorry about Spirit. Peter Halcyon I know, son. Spirit was a good pilot, and a loyal friend. But the transport jumped out on schedule, so her death was not for nothing.	Peter Halcyon I don't know if you were hot-dogging or asleep at the stick... ...but you better make sure it never happens again!

Peter Halcyon At any rate, that was some nice flying. Well, let's review the mission report.

Your Kills	Zero Kills
Peter Halcyon Maverick, you took out $K Kilrathi...	Peter Halcyon Maverick, you came up empty...
Spirit's Kills	Spirit strikes out
Peter Halcyon and Spirit got $L of them.	Peter Halcyon and Spirit struck out.
Drayman Jumps	Drayman Destroyed
Peter Halcyon The Drayman 'sport made its jump on schedule.	Peter Halcyon We lost the Drayman.
Spirit Survives / Solo	Spirit Dies
	Peter Halcyon And of course, Spirit didn't make it back.
Award / Transfer
Peter Halcyon And Maverick ... I want to see you in my office in a couple of hours.

Peter Halcyon That's all, then. Dismissed.

Win / Lose Series

Series Success

Colonel Halcyon's office. 1650 hours, 2654.111.

Peter Halcyon

Blair. Come in. I need to speak with you.

Christopher Blair

Yes, sir?

Peter Halcyon

We'll be leaving Enyo soon, and I need to make some personnel changes.

Effective immediately following the jump, you'll be reassigned.

I want you in a Scimitar-class medium fighter, with Blue Devil Squadron.

Christopher Blair

Yes, sir. You won't be sorry.

Peter Halcyon

Good. I'm glad to hear it.

That's all, then, 2ND LT. Dismissed.

Awarded Bronze Star (52 Points)

Hangar deck. 1700 hours, 2654.111.

Peter Halcyon

For meritorious conduct in confronting the Kilrathi enemy...

in the Enyo System, on or about 2654.111,

the Terran Confederation is proud to present the Bronze Star to 2ND LT Blair.

Your courage is exemplary of the Confederation's finest defenders.

Good job, Maverick. Congratulations.

Christopher Blair

Thank you, sir.

Filled with pride, you meet the applause of your fellows.