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.