Wing Commander's Note:
The following Battle Plotline (Pirate Uprising) has been submitted by General Adams (TACT/Adams/Delta-1/T-D) and approved by the Wing Commander for further development. In addition, the first two missions (hmrb5m1.tie and hmrb5m2.tie) are attached to this newsletter for Member review...
Battle Plot Proposal
by General Adams
Battle Name: Pirate Uprising
Battle Length: 6 Missions
Imperial Forces(for use in the Campaign): ISD Avenger, FRG's Imperator and Ardent
Strike Cruiser Warbird, Interdictor Harpax II.
Graalin's Forces: VSD Strongheart, Dreadnought Jugger
Pirate Forces:Nebulon B Frigate Hawkeye, M/CRV's Splinter 1&2, Carrack Cruiser Valhalla M/FRG Nord, CRV groups Loki, Aesir, Magni. Platform OU-812, Freighter group Malcontents.
Plot: Imperial Intelligence claims they have received a distress signal from Governor Tol in Desilvarna Sector. He states that a highly organized Pirate organization is reeking havoc among his commerce convoys. The pirate organization is believed to be backed by the Rebel Alliance, and tons of Imperial supplies and equipment have been stolen. Since this sector is in a non-threat area, his forces consist of a standard Imperial system force, which has been downsized since the rise of the Rebellion. The System Force is currently under the command of Commodore Graalin, his current forces consist of older class Imperial capital ships and starfighters. Commodore Graalin has committed his forces to a defensive roll, All of his capital ships and starfighters have been assigned to guard Governor Tol's commerce convoys and key civilian and military facilities within the sector. It will only be a matter of time before the Pirates overwhelm the Commodores' forces and lose control of the sector. It will also be a major blow to the Imperial Navy, which has vowed to defend every civilian of the Empire from hostile forces, and could promote rebellion among other star systems. Governor Tol has requested the assistance of Lord Darth Vader in eradicating the pirate organization in his Sector. Lord Vader is quite concerned with what has developed in the Desilvarna Sector, But is unable to personally get involved due to the constant threat of the Rebellion in vital areas of the Empire. Lord Vader has informed the Emperor of the current situation and has proposed that a small Task Force lead by the Imperial Star Destroyer Avenger to eradicate the pirate and Rebel influence in the sector.
Mission1:Protect the Governor
In this mission Governor Tol and Commodore Graalin are enroute to meet with the command staff of the ISD Avenger to coordinate a plan of attack on the pirate organization. Governor Tol and Commodore Graalin's shuttles must be protected from a Pirate attack. Gamma Squadron's Flights I&II will be in charge of protecting the Governor and Commodore's shuttles. Flight III will be available for reinforcements.
Ships dedicated for mission1: ISD Avenger, VSD Strongheart(Commodore Graalin's Flagship), Frigate's Imperator and Ardent, Strike Cruiser Warbird, Gamma Flights I&II, Graalin's Flight I&II (TIE fighter escorts), Tyderian Shuttle Dante(Tol), Tyderian Shuttle Omicron(Graalin) Tyderian Shuttle Tremnor(Staff). Gamma flight III(reinforcements).
Pirate Ships:Nebulon B Frigate Hawkeye, Modified corvettes Splinter 1&2, Z-95 group Viking R-41 Starchaser group Bones,Y-Wing group Skull(8), Transport group Cross.
Mission 2: "Bait"
In this mission, the Imperial Forces setup a convoy of old unmanned freighters that are on remote control(slave rigged) through an area where Pirate activity is most common (the pirates have a sensor probe in area that alerts them of approaching ships). The convoy will be used as bait to lure the pirates into an ambush, thus weakening the pirates' forces further. The convoy will be escorted by a flight of Commodore Graalin's Tie Fighter's. Epsilon Squadron's Flights I&II will spearhead this ambush, with Flight III as reinforcements.
Ships Dedicated for mission 2:(Graalin) Freighter group Fremantle 1-5, G-Gamma flight I (4) Avenger Task Force: Interdictor Harpax II
Pirate Ships: CRV group Loki 1-3, Aesir 1-3, R-41 Starchaser group Malice, Y-Wing group Olon, T-wing group's Matei and Fullback, Z-95 group Zaxxon.
Mission 3: "Intercept the Rendezvous"
On this mission, we are planning to intercept a cargo shipment exchange between the Pirate's and the Rebels. The pirates are transfering stolen Imperial supplies and equipment to the Rebel cargo convoy, In exchange for credits. Lambda Squadron Flight I&II will be in charge of destroying the Rebel convoy and disabling the Pirate convoy so we can regain what is rightfully ours. Flight III will be available for reinforcements.
Ships Dedicated for Mission 3: None, other than Lambda Squadron's Flights I&II
Rebel Ships: LT. Mon Calimari Cruiser Sea Demon, Corvette group Shameless Transport group Aardvark, A-Wing group Gold , X-Wing group Blue
Pirate Ships:Freighter group Mal-Contents, T-Wing group Heinkel, X-Wing group Devil.
Mission 4: "Attack the Heart"
This is a deep strike mission to disable and capture the Pirates Main Supply Base. This is where the Pirates store all the stolen Imperial supplies and equipment, and is also their Fleets replenishment and maintenance station. Beta Squadron's Flights I&II will be in charge of destroying any Pirate Starfighter defense forces and to assist in disabling the station. Flight III will be available for reinforcements.
Ships Dedicated to Mission 4: ISD Avenger, ATR's Trion, Bulldog and Recluse
Pirate Ships: Freighter group Tetter 1 and 2, R-41 Starchaser group Boris, T-Wing Group Tweety, X-Wing group Hellion, Platform OU-812
Mission 5: "Locate and Weaken" In this mission we are sending Delta Squadron Flights I, II and III to do a Standard System Recon patrol to locate and weaken the Pirates Last Remaining Captial Ships. Delta I will fly to Dymencia System for its patrol area, Delta II will fly to the Makio System For its Patrol and the Grashinmi System will be for Delta III. Once the Fleet is located Delta Squadron will be in charge of weakening the fleets Starfighter defense forces then must Hyperspace out so we can coordinate a plan for its destruction.
Ships Dedicated to Mission 5: None other than Delta Squadron flights I, II and III
Pirate Ships: M/FRG Nord, Carrack Cruiser Valhalla, CRV Group Magni, R-41 Starchaser Group Plank, X-Wing Group Anchor, A-Wing Group Roach, T-Wing group Timber
Mission 6: "Sever the Head"
This will be an all out Assault on the Pirates capital ships, the last mission has depleted almost all of the Pirate's Fleet starfighter defense forces. But we want to disable and capture their flagship(M/FRG Nord) all other Pirate capitol ships are to be destroyed. Alpha Squadron Flights I&III are to clear all remaining fighter defences,once this is done Flight II will be launched to destroy the other capital ships,and after that has been completed the Dreadnought Jugger Will enter the area and launch ATR's to disable the M/FRG Nord. ATR Revenge will be launched to capture the M/FRG.(Note: Alpha flight I will have Mag pulse Torpedoes to partially disable the M/FRG so it will be easier for the ATR's to disable and capture the ship)
Ships Dedicated to Mission 6: (Graalin) Dreadnought Jugger, TIE Interceptor Flights I&II (for added support) ATR group Lowin, ATR Revenge.
Pirate Ships: M/FRG Nord, Carrack Cruiser Valhalla, CRV's Magni , A-Wing group Holster R-41 Starchaser Group Grey, T-Wing Group Ditch
Note: At the end of mission 6 our fleet will hyperspace in, so all flight groups can return and we can continue on too a new Battle.
This concludes the Battle Plot Proposal for "Pirate Uprising".
TACT/Adams/Delta-1/T-D
The following Battle Plotline for the Battle of Destruction has been submitted by General Hornedog (FLT MBR/Hornedog/Lambda-3/T-B) and has been approved by the Wing Commander for further development:
Imperial intelligence has found the new headquarters of the Rebel Alliance. This battle is to completely destroy all craft in the vicinity of this Installation including the platform itself. Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith himself has authorized this to the Emperor's Hammer Stike Wing, seeing as this is the exact situation it was created for. It is also a test of the strength and ability of this elite squadron.
Mission 1
Rebel Space Installation RSI/Gold
-Four wings Z-95 Headhunters
-Two SPC Patrol Craft
-Three Lambda Class Shuttles
-Three Escort Shuttles
Rebel Calamari Cruiser Flurry
-Four wings X-Wings
-Two wings A-Wing
-Three Lambda Class Shuttles
Beta Squadron hyperspaces in to destroy Platform Starfighter defences. Two wings of Z-95 (Purple) Headhunters and three escort shuttles (Nether) launch to intercept. After destroying the Z-95s and the patrol crafts (Brown), the cruiser Flurry hyperspaces in along with one wing A-Wings (Blue) and one wing X-Wings (Red). One wing of X-Wings (Yellow) launches from the cruiser after these are destroyed. While dogfighting the starfighters a shuttle (Tyderia) carrying a Rebel Commander launches and heads approximately two kilometers to the hangar of the platform. Destroying this shuttle is the Bonus Mission.
Primary Goals
-100% Z-95 Headhunter group Purple must be destroyed.
-100% SPC Patrol Craft Brown must be destroyed.
-100% Escort Shuttle group Nether must be destroyed.
Secondary Goals
-100% A-Wing Group Blue must be destroyed.
-100% X-Wing Group Red must be destroyed.
-100% x-Wing Group Yellow must be destroyed.
Bonus Goals
-Shuttle Tyderia must be destroyed
Rebel Space Installation RSI/Gold
-Two wings Z-95 Headhunters
-Three Lambda Class Shuttles
Rebel Calamari Cruiser Flurry
-Three wings X-Wing
-Two wing A-Wing
-Three Lambda Class Shuttles
Rebel Frigate Bakir
-Two wings X-Wing
-One wing A-Wing
-Two Lambda Class Shuttles
Alpha Squadron hyperspaces in to destroy the fighter cover of the cruiser and platform. The Rebel Frigate Bakir hyperspaces in after the completion of Primary Goals. One wing of Z-95 Headhunters (Group Purple) launches to intercept from Platform Gold, and one wing of X-Wings (One Half Group Red) from the Cruiser Flurry. After the destruction of these starfighters the cruiser launches one wing of X-wings (Second Half Group Red) and one wing of A-Wings (Group Blue). After hyperspacing in, Frigate Bakir launches all starfighter craft. Both Flights of X-Wings (Yellow) and A-Wing (Gold) must be destroyed along with Frigate Bakir to finish the Bonus Missions.
Primary Goals
-100% Z-95 Headhunter group Purple must be destroyed.
-100% X-Wing group Red must be destroyed.
-100% A-Wing group Blue must be destroyed.
Bonus Goals
-100% X-Wing group Yellow must be destroyed.
-100% A-Wing group Gold must be destroyed.
-Frigate Bakir must be destroyed.
Rebel Space Installation RSI/Gold
-One wing Z-95 Headhunters
-Three Lambda Class Shuttles
Rebel Cruiser Flurry
-One wing X-Wings
-One wing A-Wings
-Two Lambda Class Shuttles
Rebel Modified Corvette Group Ardona
-Two wings X-Wings
Beta Squadron will hyperspace in to destroy the starfighter cover of the Rebel Cruiser. Three Modified Corvettes (Group Ardona) have hyperspaced in along with two wings of X-Wings (Yellow) after the destruction of the Frigate Bakir. X-Wing Group Yellow moves to intercept. After their destruction X-Wing Group Red launches from the cruiser along with A-Wing Group Blue. Shuttle Group Escape is flying from the Platform to the Modified Corvettes which are waiting for the shuttles to enter their hangers about five kilometers from their hyperspace jump point and will proceed there after receipt of one shuttle per each corvette. The shuttles must be inspected to find a Rebel commander on one, Rebel advisors on another, and a negotiator from a group of Outer Rim pirates to complete the Secondary Goals. The shuttles and modified corvettes must then be destroyed to complete Bonus Goals.
Primary Goals
-100% X-Wing Group Yellow must be destroyed.
-100% X-Wing Group Red must be destroyed.
-100% A-Wing Group Blue must be destroyed.
Secondary Goals
-100% Shuttle Group Escape must be inspected.
Bonus Gaols
-100% Shuttle Group Escape must be destroyed.
-100% Modified Corvette Group Ardona must be destroyed.
Rebel Space Instalation RSI/Gold
-One wing of Z-95 Headhunters.
Rebel Calamari Cruiser Flurry
-Two Lambda Class Shuttles
New Rebel and Pirate Arrivals
-Two wings of Rebel X-Wings
-Two wings of Pirate Z-95 Headhunters
-One wing of Rebel A-Wings
Alpha Squadron will hyperspace in to destroy the Calamari Cruiser. The Outer Rim Pirates, who call themselves the Troni, have been enraged by the death of their negotiator and have sent reinforcements to aid in the defence of the Rebel Platform. Rebel X-Wing group Red, Pirate Z-95 Headhunter Group Purple, and Rebel A-Wing Group Blue will move to intercept. Destroying these starfighters will complete Secondary Goals. With the impending destruction of the Rebel Cruiser, the ship commander will jump ship in one of the two Lambda Class Shuttles while the Rebel staff launches in the other (Group Darem), both head for the safety of the Platform. These must be destroyed to complete the Bonus Missions.
Primary Goals
-Rebel Calamari Cruiser Flurry must be destroyed.
Secondary Goals
-100% X-Wing Group Red must be destroyed.
-100% A-Wing Group Blue must be destroyed.
-100% Z-95 Headhunter Group Purple must be destroyed.
Bonus Goals
-100% Shuttle Group Darem must be destroyed.
Rebel Space Installation RSI/Gold
-One wing Z-95 Headhunters
New Arrivals
-One Modified Corvette
-One Lambda Class Shuttle
-Two wings of Rebel X-Wings
-One wing of Rebel A-Wings
-One wing of Pirate Z-95 Headhunters
Beta Squadron hyperspaces in to destroy the Rebel Space Installation RSI/Gold. The Shuttle (Tyrdon) is docked to the Platform with about half a minute wait time left. It will evacuate the remaining Rebel commanders and leaders then fly to the Modified Corvette (Tidonia) which is awaiting its return about three kilometers from its hyperspace jump point. Both the Shuttle and the Modified Corvette must be destroyed to finish Bonus Missions. Rebel Z-95 Headhunters (Violet) launch from the Platform. Pirate Z-95 Headhunters (Group Purple) also move in to attack. The Rebel X-Wings (Red) break off their escort of the Shuttle and Corvette to attack after the Z-95 Headhunters are destroyed. About one half minute into the battle the Rebel A-Wings (Group Blue) drop out of hyperspace about five kilometers from the Platform. These starfighters must all be destroyed to complete Secondary Goals.
Primary Goals
-Rebel Space Installation RSI/Gold must be destroyed.
Secondary Goals
-100% Z-95 Headhunter Group Violet must be destroyed.
-100% Z-95 Headhunter Group Purple must be destroyed.
-100% X-Wing Group Red must be destroyed.
-100% A-Wing Group Blue must be destroyed.
Bonus Goals
-Shuttle Tyrdon must be destroyed.
-Modified Corvette Tidonia must be destroyed.
I have proposed that a medal called the Medal of Destruction be awarded to all those pilots within the wing who finish all Mission Goals on the Hard level with realistic battle settings (i.e. No Invulnerability or Unlimited Ammo, however Starfighter Collision Damage may be off). I have included a picture of it in this letter which is below (MedDest.bmp).
Wing Commander's Note:
The Wing Commander has approved the use of the Medal of Destruction, as detailed above...However, Members are reminded that the award of this Medal, as with ALL Medals is at the sole discretion of the Wing Commander.
The following Plotline for the Battle of Betrayal has been submitted by General DorJa (FLT MBR/DorJa/Alpha-1/T-D) and approved by the Wing Commander for further development. It should be noted that General DorJa is also the creator of the Battle to Recapture Zaarin's Techology (Battle 4).
Misson 1-Restore Peace
We have recieved a distress call from a Bilan outpost in the Bnach system. Their station has been taken control of by Bilan pirates who operate in that sector. We will dispatch a force to aid the Bilans in their recapture of their station.
Mission 2-Defend Station After capturing the station, the pirates would rather have it destroyed than remain in our hands. You must repel attacks by enemy fighters as well as corvettes. The station must survive!
Mission 3-Diplomatic Relations
For our help in the recapture of their station, the Bilans are extremely grateful and wish to open diplomatic discussions for protection by the Empire. Captain Brandei will be transported to the station for the talks. You will protect his shuttle until it reaches the station, for this would be an opportune time for the pirates to attack.
Mission 4-Betrayal
The Bilans have taken Captain Brandei hostage! Worse yet, they have joined forces with the pirates in an effort to stike back at the emperor. You must Protect our ISD against enemy forces until it can enter hyperspace. We must regroup and form plans for revenge!
Mission 5-Revenge
We must take back our captain as well as teach the Bilans a lesson! We will hit them hard and fast in order to rescue our captain. Once he is safe we will destroy their station as well as their pitiful fleet. They must pay for their treachery!
The Office of the Wing Commander herein posts all files attached to this Newsletter:
1) launcher.zip
2) hmrb4m4.tie
3) hmrb3m1.tie
4) hmrb5m1.tie
hmrb5m2.tie
5) hmr-ron1.tie
hmr-ron2.tie
hmr-ron3.tie
1) The Flight Officer, Vice Admiral Thunder (ChuckJoeS), has skillfully created a series of DOS Batch files to launch the missions (launcher.zip)...Although the Wing Commander prefers to utilize the directory method of file management, these files are attached to this Newsletter. Members are cautioned that the directions regarding default TIE directories must be followed explicitly. However, they are presented as a supplemental system to the directory method...Questions regarding use of these batch files should be directed to Vice Admiral Thunder (ChuckJoeS).
2) Mission 4 of the Recapture Zaarin's Technology Battle (hmrb4m4.tie), created by the hard working General DorJa (FLT MBR/DorJa/Alpha-1/T-D) has been submitted, approved and attached to this Newsletter for review by Members of the Wing.
3) Mission 1 of the New Dimensions Battle (hmrb3m1.tie), created by Vice Admiral Thunder (FLT OFF/Thunder/Lambda-1/T-D) has been submitted, approved and attached to this Newsletter for review by Members of the Wing.
4) Missions 1 and 2 of the new Pirate Uprising Battle (hmrb5m1.tie and hmrb5m2.tie), created by Vice Admiral Adams (TACT/Adams/Delta-1/T-D) have been submitted, approved and attached to this Newsletter for review by Members of the Wing.
5) The first three Free Missions (or any missions for that matter...) created by the Wing Commander are attached to this Newsletter (hmr-ron1.tie, hmr-ron2.tie and hmr-ron3.tie). Although these missions are not extremely difficult, they do introduce Wing Members to the radical new Rebel terrorist group, the Divine Wind. In addition, you will fight Flights from the recently introduced Iron Hand Wing (see NL #9). These units will include Thunder, Lightning, Badger and Hawk Suadrons...Finally, the missions are intrinsically tied into a new plotline, reserved by the Wing Commander, introduced in the Officer's Deck Section of this Newsletter...
In the first mission (hmr-ron1.tie), you are coming to the aid of a Sienar Systems TIE Defender Manufacturing Platform (Platform SSP-10) which is garrisoned by three inferior TIE Fighter Squadrons when the Iron Hand fighter units arrive...Initially, you must inspect five Muurian Transports and capture one of the MUURs carrying a Divine Wind terrorist Strike Team. Almost immediately, Iron Hand fighters arrive to provide cover for the terrorists. Once the Muurian transport is captured and the fighters are defeated, a Star Galleon disguised as a Passenger Liner arrives carrying a full Battalion of Divine Wind Troopers. This ship must be destroyed prior to it taking Platform SSP-10.
In the second mission (hmr-ron2.tie), Alpha-1 is appearing in the Sector just in time to repulse yet another attack by the combined forces of the Iron Hand (Thunder and Hawk Squadrons), elements of Zaarin's forces (Gamma Squadron Missile Boats) and standard Rebel (X-Wing) fighters...The object of the Rebel attack is the destruction of a Sienar Systems TIE Fighter Launch Platform. In addition, you will have an opportunity to identify and capture an Assault Transport presumably carrying the infamous General Jacobin, leader of the Divine Wind. TWO Divine Wind Nebulon-B Frigates arrive immediately after the ISD Avenger to collect all Rebel Alliance forces. However, they will have been destroyed by the time the FRGs arrive. Consequently, this represents a unique opportunity to capture (Yes, capture...) both Nebulon-B Frigates...Just help disable the capital ships and let the Imperial Assault Transports carrying the Zero-G Stormtroopers do their work.
The third mission (hmr-ron3.tie) features elements of the new FRG Ardent Squadrons (PI and PHI) performing a retaliatory attack against a Divine Wind Staging Area. This mission represents the Imperial counter-attack to the recent Divine Wind raids on the Sienar Systems Platforms. The rallying point for the Divine Wind forces (or "Staging Area") is heavily protected by Y-Wing fighters which prove to be a pitiful match for the TIE Bombers, TIE Advanced and TIE Defenders of the FRG Ardent. The Rebel forces arrive in primarily Assault Transports and Cargo Ferries...These must be destroyed to the ship...In addition, if the Ardent comes under attack, the ISD Avenger enters the combat and immediately launches Delta 1 Flight for escort support. Finally, the destruction of the Rebel Escort Carrier, Thulsa Doom, satisfies the Secondary Goal of the mission...
NOTICE
The Wing Commander has decided that, to be eligible for Battle Medal awards, interested pilots are asked to complete, at a minimum, ALL of the Primary Goals in each Mission (just like the game, completion of the Primary Goals is required to advance missions) at whichever difficulty they prefer. Obviously higher difficulties translate into higher scores for posting on the Battle Board. The mission performance files (i.e. film clips/*.clp files) must be submitted to your individual Squadron Commanders for review and recommendation regarding Medal awards and possible promotions following completion of ALL missions in any given Battle
Medal Award Ceremony on board
the ISD Avenger...
(photo: TREYNARD, 1/95)
The following recipients of new Medals are herein posted by the Officer of the Wing Commander:
Vice Admiral Adams (TACT/Adams/Delta-1/T-D)>>3rd and 4th Green Hammers, Commendation of
Service
[For design of Plotline and Missions 1 and 2 for Pirate Uprising Battle]
Vice Admiral Thunder (FLT OFF/Thunder/Lambda-1/T-D)>>Medal of Tactics
[For creation of Mission 1 of New Dimensions Battle]
General DorJa (FLT MBR/DorJa/Alpha-1/T-D)>>4th Green Hammer, Second Commendation of Service
[For creation of Mission 4 of Recapture Zaarin's Technology Battle and creation of Plotline for
Battle of Betrayal]
General Hornedog (FLT MBR/Hornedog/Lambda-3/T-B)>>Commendation of Service
[For design of Plotline for Battle of Destruction]
Admiral Ronin (WC/Ronin/Alpha-1/T-D)>>Medal of Tactics w/ 2 Green Hammers
[For creation of Free Missions Ronin-1, Ronin-2 and Ronin-3]