Tau Wing (Rostov System)
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| 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 |
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The Memoirs of Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. LaFong
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.
