E. Masterson - Mission A (Wing Commander Privateer)

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This article is about the Wing Commander Privateer mission. For the Privateer Righteous Fire mission, see E. Masterson - Mission A.

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E. Masterson - Mission A
Date	2669
Type	Escort Mission
Jumps	0 (Oxford)
Payment	10,000 credits
Objectives	LOOK UP
Cargo	Alien Artifact (1)
Designation	S3MA
Previous	Roman Lynch - Mission D
Next	E. Masterson - Mission B
Saved Game	S3MA.SAV

E. Masterson - Mission A is a mission in Wing Commander Privateer. It may be accessed by talking to E. Masterson at the library on Oxford in the Oxford after completing Roman Lynch - Mission D.

Mission Description

Meet with Hunter Toth's ship at Oxford system, Nav 3 and escort him safely to Oxford.

Pays 10000 credits.

Mission Layout

Location	#	Faction	Ships	Intelligence	Notes
Newcastle System
Nav 1	1	Pirate	Talon	Miggs
	3	Pirate	Talon	fanatical pros
Nav 2	1	Pirate	Talon	Miggs
	3	Pirate	Talon	fanatical pros
Nav 4	1	Pirate	Talon	Miggs
	3	Pirate	Talon	fanatical pros
Nav 5	1	Pirate	Talon	Miggs
	3	Pirate	Talon	fanatical pros

Maps

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  Oxford

Mission Briefing

Visit Before Roman Lynch - Mission D

Library

MASTERSON

Excuse me, where do you think you're going?

PLAYER

I have some personal research I need to conduct.

MASTERSON

I'm sorry, sir, but access to the Oxford library files is restricted to students.

PLAYER

Look, couldn't I just buy a library card...?

MASTERSON

I'm afraid not. Good day to you, sir.

Initial Offer

Library

MASTERSON

I'm sorry, but library use is restricted to students and teachers only.

PLAYER

Yeah? What makes you think I'm not enrolled at Oxford?  

MASTERSON

Students don't generally conduct research while armed.

PLAYER

Okay, you got me there. Look, my name's $NM. I'm a privateer.  

MASTERSON

Sorry, $NM, access exceptions are only made for endowment sponsors.

PLAYER

Then how would I go about doing that? Making an endowment?  

MASTERSON

If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

PLAYER

Okay, maybe we could work a trade. I could fly for the University...

...say, four runs at a reduced rate in exchange for access to your files, Mr...?  

MASTERSON

...Masterson. Yes, your offer might substitute for an endowment...

You could start with an escort mission which pays 10,000 credits.

Accept

Refuse

MASTERSON Good, now listen. We need you to escort someone to Oxford. You will find him in the Oxford system, in the vicinity of Nav 3. The man you are to escort here is named Hunter Toth. PLAYER Hunter Toth? He wrote that book, what was it...?   MASTERSON Prometheus Unplugged. The Church of Man has marked him for death because of it. He's scheduled to give a commencement speech here...and he's already cashed the chit. Unfortunately, the Church of Man has vowed he will never reach Oxford. PLAYER That's one vow those freaks will have to break. I'll bring him. Count on it.

PLAYER Forget it. What do I look like, a charity?   MASTERSON You're the one who brought this matter up. If you're not interested in working for Oxford, then don't waste my time.

Accepted

Talk to Lynch

LYNCH

$NM, I am truly dismayed at your haphazard attitude regarding our business.

Unless you retrieve Smythe from the Newcastle System...

...our mutual search for information on the artifact is stymied.

PLAYER

We know he uncovered something at the Oxford library.

Why not go there?

LYNCH

Wasteful duplication of effort. Smythe knows what we want to know.

Better to retrieve him than to attempt to duplicate his research.

PLAYER

Okay, Lynch. I'll get him off...Liverpool, was it?

LYNCH

Yes, in Newcastle. And I'd advise you to hurry.

Return here afterwards with Smythe for your payment of 30,000 credits.

Rejected

Talk to Lynch

PLAYER

I've been thinking...maybe you're right.

Your man Smythe uncovered something important at Oxford...

...something it might take me months to locate on my own.

LYNCH

An optimistic estimate, I'm afraid. The Oxford stacks are voluminous.

We'll both be better off if you rescue Smythe.

I'm offering 30,000 credits for his return here, payable on delivery. Interested?

Accept	Refuse
LYNCH Smythe is on Liverpool. A small refinery in the Newcastle System. He'll be waiting for you in the bar there.	PLAYER No thanks, I'm headed for Oxford to find the information myself. LYNCH You'll be back, Captain $NM, you'll be back.

In Flight

Talk to Miggs

# You're making me nervous.

# Hope you're not looking for trouble.

# Hey, what's going on here?

Hey, bright boy, guess who's in deep trouble? Mr. Lynch wants that artifact. I'm gonna count to ten. Then I start shootin'. One, two, uh ... Forget this! Start shootin' boys!

Privateer Playtester's Guide

E. MASTERSON - MISSION A

Summary	Masterson is the university bursar who refuses you admittance to the Library, since you are neither a student not a professor. However, the university does need cash and is willing to accept a work-for-admittance arrangement. The first job is to escort a Drayman carrying a controversial author back to Oxford. The Church of Man is expected to impede the journey.
Payment	10,000 credits and partial completion of indenture.
Requirements	Prevent the Drayman from being destroyed on its way to Oxford.
Opponents	Hunter Toth's Drayman will be at Nav 3 in Oxford and will be attacked by two hostile retro Talons (fanatical pros). A second wave of three hostile retro Talons (also fanatical pros) will attack as you polish off the first two. Their goal is to destroy the Drayman and they will try to get past you to do so.

• This mission might be a little tricky depending on how fast you can kill the retros. There will be a total of 5 retros, and that Drayman will be their main target. Afterburner and take each one out quickly. Also, make sure you take out all the retros before you land, because Toth will die if you don't. — "Deetchman"

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WC:CIC Game Guide

Description

You'll have to fly four missions for Masterson in exchange for access to the library. The missions he gives you are far more legal than your previous missions, but that doesn't mean they are any easier...

Objectives

Meet Hunter Toth at Nav 3 in Oxford system and escort him back to Oxford. Defend him from Retro forces.

Scripted Encounters

Retro ships at Nav 3.

Notes

• When you reach Nav 3, talk to the Drayman there. Hunter Toth is flying it. When you are done talking, you are attacked by 2 Retros. When these are destroyed, a further 3 attack. Take them out (missiles will do the job quickly), then autopilot back to Oxford. Hunter Toth will follow.

User Comments

Submitted by : Junta (olainormann@hotmail.com)

Mission :

Comments : You don't have to kill all the other pirates, you only need to shoot down Rhombus (in the Galaxy). And the cargo? What the h... do you need that for? It's almost no money.

Submitted by : jt (mrmsje@yahoo.com)

Date : Sun Jan 20 01:45:12 2013

Mission : Masterson

Comments : "What do you need the cargo for?" Hey, a guy's gotta eat. And do you know how much my leather flight jackets go for? Plus that, it's obvious you don't party like I party...booze, broads and trips to Earth don't grow on trees. On top of that, I like collecting pilot slaves. Grab the loot when you can, and leave your kids something to talk about when you kick off.