Tau Wing (Rostov System)

Tau Wing
File:Tau-wing-rostov.jpg
Date	2654.285.0600
Fighter	Raptor
Wingmen	Michael Casey
Medal	Gold Star
Objectives	Destroy Large Bogey at Nav 2 Return to Tiger's Claw
Previous	Xi Wing (Rostov System)
Next	Epsilon Wing (Venice System) (Win Series) Beta Wing (Hell's Kitchen System) (Lose Series)

Mission Layout

• Nav 1
  • Empty
• Nav 2
  • 4 Krant
  • 1 Fralthi
• Between Nav 2 and Tiger's Claw
  • Asteroid Field
  • 4 Dralthi

Preflight Conversations

Talk to SHOTGLASS

Have a seat, Maverick. This place is getting empty these days.

I hear you've been flying the Raptor. She's a good ship, fast but a bit clumsy.

It's an aggressive ship...if you're an aggressive pilot.

I'd bet you could stand off a Gratha or two with that kind of ship.

Oh well...you've probably got a better feel for the ship than me.

Pay no mind to this ol' has-been.

Talk to ANGEL

Bonsoir, mon ami.

I have heard that the Kilrathi are sending in their best pilots...

It is my goal to encounter with one of their aces and shoot him down.

But, I have not had the chance to engage one yet.

If you are so lucky, you will try to kill him at all costs, non?

That is the best way to ensure our victory.

Talk to SPIRIT

Greetings, Maverick-san.

Have you heard what happened to Lt. Marshall on his last mission?

Jeannette Devereaux

It is remarkable that the brilliant young lieutenant has not yet destroyed the Tiger's Claw!

Mariko Tanaka

He was pursuing a Dralthi as it rushed toward one of our transports.

He locked a heat-seeking missile on its exhaust and launched...

...but at the last minute, the Dralthi looped back towards him.

The missile lost its lock on the enemy,and acquired the transport as its target.

The transport's engines were severely damaged,and the ship was soon destroyed.

It is vital that one consider what is beyond his target before firing...

...as the lieutenant's unfortunate example demonstrates.

Mission Briefing

Mission Briefing. Rostov System, 0600 hours, 2654.285.

Peter Halcyon

Let's go, people. There's no time to waste.

About an hour ago, Tactical got a fix on a large bogie jumping into the system.

We don't know what she is, but she's big. Very big.

We need a visual on her, so Tactical can decide what to do about her.

Maverick, you and Iceman are going to go take a look.

Find out what you can,but make sure you get back with a report.

And watch your back...the Kilrathi wouldn't send her in alone.

Christopher Blair

Understood, sir.

Peter Halcyon

Good. Now let's go over the scenario...

We have a fix that puts her here, near Nav 2.

You can proceed through Nav 1, avoiding the asteroid field along the way...

...or you can pick your way straight through the rocks.

Tactical says neither route is significantly better, so it's your call.

Do you have any questions, Maverick?

Christopher Blair

No, sir.

Peter Halcyon

Good. Let's get out there, then.

Squadron dismissed.

Mission Debriefing

Mission debriefing. 16:00 hours, 2654.285.

Peter Halcyon

Let's have that report, Major Blair.

Christopher Blair

Yes sir. We were able to get a close look...she WAS a Fralthi-class cruiser.

Bout as big as the 'Claw, and easily faster.

Peter Halcyon

I don't know how you managed it Maverick...

...taking out that Fralthi will certainly shake up the Kilrathi command.

Let's go over your mission log...

Christopher Blair

Yes sir. I got 6 of the hairballs.

Peter Halcyon

And you, Iceman. How many did you get?

Michael Casey

I killed 3, sir.

Peter Halcyon

Very well. Maverick, report to my office in one hour.

That's all. Dismissed.

Colonel Halcyon’s Office. 16:50 hours, 2654.285.

Peter Halcyon

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

Christopher Blair

Yes, sir?

Peter Halcyon

We’ll be leaving Rostov soon, and I need to make some personnel changes.

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

I want you in one of the new Rapier-class mediums, in Black Lion Squadron.

Christopher Blair

Yes, sir. You won’t be sorry.

Peter Halcyon

Good. I’m glad to hear it.

That’s all, then, Major. Dismissed.

Hangar Deck. 17:00 hours, 2654.285.

Peter Halcyon

For meritorious conduct in confronting the Kilrathi enemy, in the Rostov system,

on or about 2654.285, the Terran Confederation is proud to present the Gold 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.