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Ranks in FreeSpace

2008-11-09T07:04:40Z

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'''Ranks in FreeSpace''' are based on the ranking system of the United States Navy, with some minor alterations.

In FreeSpace, the player can be ranked in the following way:

{|
|
*Ensign
*Lieutenant Junior Grade
*Lieutenant
*Lieutenant Commander
*Commander
*Captain
*Commodore
*Rear Admiral
*Vice Admiral
*Admiral
|
*0 points 
*4,000 points 
*10,000 points 
*22,000 points 
*50,000 points 
*150,000 points 
*400,000 points 
*2,000,000 points 
*5,000,000 points 
*9,000,000 points 
|}

==Score awarded for various ships==
You get score for killing hostile ships. The number of points you receive is in accordance with the ship class you kill and how much damage you have inflicted to it. Here is a list of how much score you get when you destroy a ship completely:

===Terran ships===
*GTF Ulysses: 8
*GTF Hercules: 10
*GTF Hercules Mark II: 12
*GTF Ares: 15
*GTF Erinyes: 12
*GTF Loki: 7
*GTF Pegasus: 10
*GTF Perseus: 14
*GTF Myrmidon: 10
*SF Mara(terrans): 12
*GTB Artemis: 10
*GTB Artemis D.H: 10
*GTB Medusa: 10
*GTB Ursa: 10
*GTB Zeus: 10
*GTB Boanerges: 10
*GTFr Triton: 20
*TC-TRI: 0
*GTFr Poseidon: 15
*TC 2: 0
*TSC 2: 0
*TAC 1: 5
*TTC 1: 5
*GTC Fenris: 100
*GTM Hippocrates: 100
*GTC Leviathan: 200
*GTSC Faustus: 50
*GTG Zephyrus: 50
*GTA Charybdis: 150
*GTD Orion: 1000
*GTD Hecate: 1300
*GTD Hades: 1600
*GTI Arcadia: 800
*GTVA Colossus: 10000
*GTCv Deimos: 800
*GTC Aeolus: 500
*NTF Iceni: 300
*NTF Boadicea: 100
*GTT Elysium: 10
*GTT Argo: 40
*GTI Ganymede: 900
*GTSG Watchdog: 1
*GTSG Cerberus: 6
*GTSG Alastor: 9
*GTEP Hermes: 5
*TC-Meson bomb: 4

===Vasudan ships===
*GVF Seth: 12
*GVF Horus: 10
*GVF Thoth: 10
*GVF Serapis: 12
*GVF Tauret: 10
*GVB Sekhmet: 10
*GVB Osiris: 8
*GVB Bakha: 13
*GVF Ptah: 16
*GVT Isis: 15
*GVFr Ma'at: 14
*GVFr Bes: 13
*VAC 5: 3
*Vac 4: 3
*GVFr Satis: 16
*GVG Anuket: 50
*GVC Aten: 90
*GVC Mentu: 100
*GVCv Sobek: 400
*GVD Typhon: 1000
*GVSG Ankh: 5
*GVSG Edjo: 6
*GVEP Ra: 5
*GVA Setekh: 150
*GVD Hatshepsut: 1400

===Shivan ships===

*SF Dragon: 16
*SF Basilisk: 12
*SF Manticore: 12
*SF Aeshma: 12
*SF Mara: 12
*SF Astaroth: 13
*SB Nephilim: 11
*SB Taurvi: 10
*SB Nahema: 14
*SB Seraphim: 16
*ST Azrael: 15
*SFr Dis: 20
*SAC 3: 0
*SFr Mephisto: 30
*SC 5: 0
*SFr Asmodeus: 30
*SAC 2: 0
*SC Lilith: 210
*SC Rakshasa: 300
*SC Cain: 150
*SD Demon: 840
*SD Ravana: 670
*SD Lucifer: 1000
*SSG Trident: 5
*SSG Belial: 5
*SSG Rahu: 20
*SCv Moloch: 440
*SJ Sathanas: 10000
*Shivan Comm Node: 300

==See also==
*[[Awardable Medals]]

[[Category:FreeSpace Universe]]

Playing Judas

2008-09-19T18:23:23Z

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ACT 2 MISSION 8

Fighter squadron: 
Description:

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==Background==
:''In this mission we will be using the captured Shivan Dragon-class fighter on a scouting mission in the Deneb system.''
:''The Shivans seem to be bringing in a large number of vessels into the Deneb system through the Vega Jump Node. We believe this is in preparation for a preliminary assault on Vasuda Prime.''
:''Because the Shivans have tight control over the Vega-Deneb jump node, we cannot send in a Terran scout. By flying the Shivan Dragon, we believe you will be able to slip in undetected.''
:''There are four Shivan fighters in the area, maintaining tight patrol. If you come in to close contact with these fighters, they will certainly scan your ship, detect your presence, and open fire. Avoid contact with any of the Arjuna fighters.''
:''Arjuna seems to be maintaining consistent patterns in their patrol.''
:''On arrival, observe their flight pattern and plan your course to avoid contact.''
:''In the event that you are engaged by Arjuna wing, return to base immediately.''
:''Your primary objective is to conduct a close scan of all ships that pass through the Vega-Deneb Jump Node. This includes warships, freighters, and transports. Try to determine the contents of any cargo in the area, as well.''
:''We have reason to believe that a Shivan Demon-class Destroyer, the Eva, will be passing through the area. If it does, it is imperative that you scan it. Remember that your fighter is only partially functional, and it's flight systems will behave unpredictably. Be careful. Command out.''

==Walkthrough==
Don't shoot anything. Fly toward cargo 1 and 2. Scan them. Scan the Kali freighters that have by now warped in. Next quickly scan cargo 3 and 4. Bang! Bonus objective. More freighters. Scan them. A brief pause. Monitor Arjuna 1-3 to make sure you are far away. Last group of freighters. Scan them. 
More pause. Repeat monitoring Arjuna. Warp drives die. Eva jumps in. Scan it. Pause. Repeat monitoring Arjuna. Lucifer jumps in. 
Scan it. Put your shield level up. Scroll through the Lucifer's subsystems until you see Fighterbay 1. Fly by it. Don't go in it. (You can't anyways, a magical invisible force field stops you on the retail model.) Rama will detect you. Fly around in random directions or attack the fighters until your jump drives have come back online. Jump out fast. 
You can also finish the mission successfully by putting the engine level up to the max and then go for the fighterbay of the Lucifer. When Rama detects you fly straight away from all the ships until your jump drives have come back online. Don't hesitate to use your countermeasures and then jump out fast. 

==Notes==
It is possible to play this mission "broken", i.e. eliminate Arjuna wing at the beginning and then play from there, but given how weak the Dragon you fly is, this is not recommended.

==Notable ships present==
*[[SD Demon|SD Eva]]
*[[SD Lucifer|SD Lucifer]]
[[Category:Main Freespace 1 Campaign]]

Enter the Dragon

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ACT 2 MISSION 7

Fighter squadron: 
Description:

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==Background==
:''The Shivans have established quite a base of operations in the Deneb system. They have multiple supply depots scattered across the system, as well as several repair centers for their damaged fighters.''
:''Each of their repair stations consists of a Cain-class cruiser and extra supplies. The Shakti is one such cruiser in the area.''
:''All fighters in the area around the Shakti are badly damaged and in need of repair. This makes them easy targets. One of our objectives is to put this repair station out of commission. This will greatly reduce Shivan capacity in the Deneb system.''
:''One of the fighters being repaired by the Shakti is a Dragon-class fighter, designated "Arjuna 1." The Dragon is the Shivans' most maneuverable craft, and the most dangerous.''
:''Intelligence has requested that we capture the Dragon for research purposes. Since the Arjuna 1 Dragon is very low on power, it is in a weakened state, and is the best candidate for this operation. You must disable Arjuna 1 by destroying its engine subsystem.''
:''Once Arjuna 1 has been disabled, the Charon will dock with it and jump back to the Galatea. We must capture Arjuna 1. We cannot allow it to be destroyed. To this end, we've equipped it with our advanced disruptor cannon. Use it to take out its engines.''
:''Since this station is so poorly defended, we are only sending Alpha and Beta to attack. Alpha will cover Beta until the Shakti has been destroyed. Then Alpha will attempt to disable Arjuna 1.''
:''If Alpha fails to disable Arjuna 1, Delta wing will be available. As Delta is currently guarding the Bastion, we will only send them if it is imperative. However, we believe you can do it without their help.''
:''Because we are custom outfitting your ship, you will not be able to customize your loadout. You have your orders. Dismissed.''

==Walkthrough==
Okay, here goes; attack the fighters but disregard Arjuna 1. Order all of your wingmen to disable it while you go about your business; even on Insane, your friendlies can easily disable the Dragon, which saves you a lot of trouble. You should have no need to call in Delta, which is only armed with Disruptors.

Once all fighters are taken care of, destroy the Morkali, an Azrael docked with Shakti. Then kill sentries, cargo for fun, and join in against the Shakti.

When the Lorkonius jumps in, order all wingmen to kill it. If you don't, you won't have time to kill it. It only stays for about 45 seconds. You may have to keep hitting C-3-1 every 10-20 seconds because your wingmen tend to go off-task. By now the Charon should have jumped out carrying Arjuna 1. Once in a blue moon the Centaur will be ''disabled'' by the Cain's turret fire, in which case you'll have to restart the mission.

Or, if you've chosen to disable Arjuna 1 yourself, now's the time. It's a special Dragon table entry with no energy recharge, so once you hit the shields, the damage is permanently done. Be patient!

==Notes==
Eliminating the Lorkonius will make the next mission a little easier. If you fail to do so, there will be another Dragon on patrol in [[Playing Judas]], although it will be flying "below" the jump node and you're unlikely to come near it.

==Notable ships present==
*SC Shakti
*[[Arjuna 1]]
[[Category:Main Freespace 1 Campaign]]