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Androgeos Exeunt: /* Tips */ Upgrading a block of text to Level 3 header. Also listed older tips into a new "General" sub-section and re-worded the newer tips. Now I'm reminded of the Vesuvius...

2016-11-06T06:16:20Z

Tips: Upgrading a block of text to Level 3 header. Also listed older tips into a new "General" sub-section and re-worded the newer tips. Now I'm reminded of the Vesuvius...

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	==Tips==		==Tips==
			===General===
	* If you choose to use a ''Hercules Mark II'' with the abovementioned loadout for this mission, make sure that you are familiar with the ETS, and be prepared to shunt all energy to Engines in order to cover large distances quickly. The Herc II's lower velocity may not be worth the Maxim and number of Trebuchet missiles it can store, in which case you may be better off with faster craft such as the ''Myrmidon'' or ''Perseus''.		* If you choose to use a ''Hercules Mark II'' with the abovementioned loadout for this mission, make sure that you are familiar with the ETS, and be prepared to shunt all energy to Engines in order to cover large distances quickly. The Herc II's lower velocity may not be worth the Maxim and number of Trebuchet missiles it can store, in which case you may be better off with faster craft such as the ''Myrmidon'' or ''Perseus''.
	** However, given the fact that the ''Mark II'' has heavy armor, and a higher missile capacity than the Zeus or Artemis (including that no support is available), a good idea is to give that fighter to a wingman. Recommend loading a UD-8 Kayser, Maxim, and full Tornado missiles.		** However, given the fact that the ''Mark II'' has heavy armor, and a higher missile capacity than the Zeus or Artemis (including that no support is available), a good idea is to give that fighter to a wingman. Recommend loading a UD-8 Kayser, Maxim, and full Tornado missiles.
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	* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.		* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.

	*'''2016 Complete Version Tips~~''':~~		===2016 Complete Version Tips===
	** The GTF ''Myrmidon'' is capable of mounting Harpoons and Cyclops ~~Torpedoes~~. You ~~may opt to mount them on~~ Alpha or Beta Wing to get the ''Tannin'' and ''Valefar'' down faster (without Delta Wing's assistance) before the ''Duke'' arrives.		* The GTF ''Myrmidon'' is now capable of mounting Harpoons and Cyclops torpedoes. You can equip Alpha or Beta Wing with ''Myrmidon'' fighters loaded with these to get the ''Tannin'' and ''Valefar'' down faster (without Delta Wing's assistance) before the ''Duke'' arrives.
	** The GTF ''Aurora'' ~~can mount a~~ Maxim ~~Cannon (recommend loading~~ on the dual bank~~). You may use this~~ to ~~your~~ advantage to de-beam or destroy enemy cruisers.		* The GTF ''Aurora'' is now compatible with the Maxim. Loading one on the ''Aurora'''s dual bank is recommended if you intend to take advantage of Maxim compatibility to de-beam or destroy enemy cruisers.

	==Total number of forces==		==Total number of forces==

Black Yoshi1230: Whoops, wrong iteration.

2016-11-04T18:48:02Z

Whoops, wrong iteration.

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	* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.		* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.

	*'''~~Director's Cut~~ Tips''':		*'''2016 Complete Version Tips''':
	** The GTF ''Myrmidon'' is capable of mounting Harpoons and Cyclops Torpedoes. You may opt to mount them on Alpha or Beta Wing to get the ''Tannin'' and ''Valefar'' down faster (without Delta Wing's assistance) before the ''Duke'' arrives.		** The GTF ''Myrmidon'' is capable of mounting Harpoons and Cyclops Torpedoes. You may opt to mount them on Alpha or Beta Wing to get the ''Tannin'' and ''Valefar'' down faster (without Delta Wing's assistance) before the ''Duke'' arrives.
	** The GTF ''Aurora'' can mount a Maxim Cannon (recommend loading on the dual bank). You may use this to your advantage to de-beam or destroy enemy cruisers.		** The GTF ''Aurora'' can mount a Maxim Cannon (recommend loading on the dual bank). You may use this to your advantage to de-beam or destroy enemy cruisers.

Black Yoshi1230: Couple of Director's Cut notes.

2016-11-04T08:33:30Z

Couple of Director's Cut notes.

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	* Some Allied ships require no escort, such as the ''Solace''. Because you only have three wings at the start of the mission, you should assign them only to escort ships that are taking a beating. Both the Target Nearest Attacker (G key by default) and Target Target's Target (J key by default) buttons can be put to good use here.		* Some Allied ships require no escort, such as the ''Solace''. Because you only have three wings at the start of the mission, you should assign them only to escort ships that are taking a beating. Both the Target Nearest Attacker (G key by default) and Target Target's Target (J key by default) buttons can be put to good use here.
	* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.		* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.

			*'''Director's Cut Tips''':
			** The GTF ''Myrmidon'' is capable of mounting Harpoons and Cyclops Torpedoes. You may opt to mount them on Alpha or Beta Wing to get the ''Tannin'' and ''Valefar'' down faster (without Delta Wing's assistance) before the ''Duke'' arrives.
			** The GTF ''Aurora'' can mount a Maxim Cannon (recommend loading on the dual bank). You may use this to your advantage to de-beam or destroy enemy cruisers.

	==Total number of forces==		==Total number of forces==

Androgeos Exeunt: /* Walkthrough */ Small consistency fixes at the top

2013-02-17T15:27:25Z

Walkthrough: Small consistency fixes at the top

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	==Walkthrough==		==Walkthrough==
	You are '''''strongly recommended''''' to fly a fighter that can mount the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and, for good measure, the [[GTW Maxim]]. Good choices include the [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']] with three Trebuchet ~~banks~~ (or 11 ~~Trebuchet missiles~~ in total), [[PTF Kulas\|GTF ''Kulas'']] with a quad Maxim and one bank of 6 Trebuchet missiles, [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']] with two banks of Trebuchet missiles (or 10 ~~Trebuchet missiles~~ in total) and [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with one primary weapon slot allocated to a Maxim, and two ~~full~~ banks of ~~Trebuchets~~ (23 ~~Trebuchet missiles~~ in total). Allocate your wingmen to ships that will allow them to survive an extended period of escort on the battlefield and equip them accordingly (recommended ships for Alpha and Beta are the Perseus, Myrmidon, Kulas, or Aurora fitted with at least either a Prometheus S, UD-8 Kayser or Balor and as many ~~Tornadoes~~ as you can cram).		You are '''''strongly recommended''''' to fly a fighter that can mount the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and, for good measure, the [[GTW Maxim]]. Good choices include the [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']] with three banks of Trebuchet missiles (11 in total), [[PTF Kulas\|GTF ''Kulas'']] with a quad Maxim and one bank of 6 Trebuchet missiles, [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']] with two banks of Trebuchet missiles (10 in total) and [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with one primary weapon slot allocated to a Maxim, and two banks of Trebuchet missiles (23 in total). Allocate your wingmen to ships that will allow them to survive an extended period of escort on the battlefield and equip them accordingly (recommended ships for Alpha and Beta are the ''Perseus'', ''Myrmidon'', ''Kulas'', or [[GTF Aurora\|''Aurora'']] fitted with at least either a Prometheus S, UD-8 Kayser or Balor and as many Tornado missiles as you can cram).

	More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (flying two [[GTB Boanerges\|''Boanerges''-class bombers]]) if you need any help with eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.		More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (flying two [[GTB Boanerges\|''Boanerges''-class bombers]]) if you need any help with eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.

Niffiwan at 10:27, 6 December 2012

2012-12-06T10:27:00Z

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	(*) '''May be replaced with the [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']], [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']], [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']], [[GTB Artemis\|GTB ''Artemis'']], [[GTB Zeus\|GTB ''Zeus'']] and/or [[GTF Aurora\|GTF ''Aurora'']]'''		(*) '''May be replaced with the [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']], [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']], [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']], [[GTB Artemis\|GTB ''Artemis'']], [[GTB Zeus\|GTB ''Zeus'']] and/or [[GTF Aurora\|GTF ''Aurora'']]'''

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Black Yoshi1230 at 01:08, 22 August 2012

2012-08-22T01:08:27Z

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	==Walkthrough==		==Walkthrough==
	You are '''''strongly recommended''''' to fly a fighter that can mount the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and, for good measure, the [[GTW Maxim]]. Good choices include the [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']] with three Trebuchet banks (or 11 Trebuchet missiles in total), [[PTF Kulas\|GTF ''Kulas'']] with a quad Maxim and one bank of 6 Trebuchet missiles, [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']] with two banks of Trebuchet missiles (or 10 Trebuchet missiles in total) and [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with one primary weapon slot allocated to a Maxim, and two full banks of Trebuchets (20 Trebuchet missiles in total). Allocate your wingmen to ships that will allow them to survive an extended period of escort on the battlefield and equip them accordingly (recommended ships for Alpha and Beta are the Perseus, Myrmidon, Kulas, or Aurora fitted with at least either a Prometheus S, UD-8 Kayser or Balor and as many Tornadoes as you can cram).		You are '''''strongly recommended''''' to fly a fighter that can mount the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and, for good measure, the [[GTW Maxim]]. Good choices include the [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']] with three Trebuchet banks (or 11 Trebuchet missiles in total), [[PTF Kulas\|GTF ''Kulas'']] with a quad Maxim and one bank of 6 Trebuchet missiles, [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']] with two banks of Trebuchet missiles (or 10 Trebuchet missiles in total) and [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with one primary weapon slot allocated to a Maxim, and two full banks of Trebuchets (23 Trebuchet missiles in total). Allocate your wingmen to ships that will allow them to survive an extended period of escort on the battlefield and equip them accordingly (recommended ships for Alpha and Beta are the Perseus, Myrmidon, Kulas, or Aurora fitted with at least either a Prometheus S, UD-8 Kayser or Balor and as many Tornadoes as you can cram).

	More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (flying two [[GTB Boanerges\|''Boanerges''-class bombers]]) if you need any help with eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.		More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (flying two [[GTB Boanerges\|''Boanerges''-class bombers]]) if you need any help with eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.
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	==Tips==		==Tips==
	* If you choose to use a ''Hercules Mark II'' with the abovementioned loadout for this mission, make sure that you are familiar with the ETS, and be prepared to shunt all energy to Engines in order to cover large distances quickly. The Herc II's lower velocity may not be worth the Maxim and number of Trebuchet missiles it can store, in which case you may be better off with faster craft such as the ''Myrmidon'' or ''Perseus''.		* If you choose to use a ''Hercules Mark II'' with the abovementioned loadout for this mission, make sure that you are familiar with the ETS, and be prepared to shunt all energy to Engines in order to cover large distances quickly. The Herc II's lower velocity may not be worth the Maxim and number of Trebuchet missiles it can store, in which case you may be better off with faster craft such as the ''Myrmidon'' or ''Perseus''.
			** However, given the fact that the ''Mark II'' has heavy armor, and a higher missile capacity than the Zeus or Artemis (including that no support is available), a good idea is to give that fighter to a wingman. Recommend loading a UD-8 Kayser, Maxim, and full Tornado missiles.
	* Using a bomber is not recommended for this mission. There are too many things going on at several different areas in this mission for you to focus on bombing runs.		* Using a bomber is not recommended for this mission. There are too many things going on at several different areas in this mission for you to focus on bombing runs.
	* Keep in mind that the biggest threat all Shivan warships present are their forward beam cannons. Your job in this mission is ''only'' to disable the main guns of the Shivan warships so that they will present a much lesser threat to the Allied ships passing through. You can completely ignore any Shivan ships once their main beams are destroyed; the ''Temeraire'' will deal with them once it jumps in.		* Keep in mind that the biggest threat all Shivan warships present are their forward beam cannons. Your job in this mission is ''only'' to disable the main guns of the Shivan warships so that they will present a much lesser threat to the Allied ships passing through. You can completely ignore any Shivan ships once their main beams are destroyed; the ''Temeraire'' will deal with them once it jumps in.

Androgeos Exeunt: Mentioned in the walkthrough already.

2012-08-08T11:22:53Z

Mentioned in the walkthrough already.

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	More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (flying two [[GTB Boanerges\|''Boanerges''-class bombers]]) if you need any help with eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.		More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (flying two [[GTB Boanerges\|''Boanerges''-class bombers]]) if you need any help with eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.

	Engage the [[SF Mara\|''Mara'' fighters]] first. Once they're destroyed, eliminate one [[SC Rakshasa\|''Rakshasa'']] and then the other. Save your Trebuchets - you'll need them for later. As soon as the ''Duke'' jumps in, scramble at least one wing to defend it. As additional cruisers jump in, run a rolling escort: as ships jump out, move the defending wings to new arrivals. Expect some ~~Tauvri~~ and Nephilim bombers while you're at it.		Engage the [[SF Mara\|''Mara'' fighters]] first. Once they're destroyed, eliminate one [[SC Rakshasa\|''Rakshasa'']] and then the other. Save your Trebuchets - you'll need them for later. As soon as the ''Duke'' jumps in, scramble at least one wing to defend it. As additional cruisers jump in, run a rolling escort: as ships jump out, move the defending wings to new arrivals. Expect some Taurvi and Nephilim bombers while you're at it.

	The biggest threat in this mission are the [[SF Aeshma\|''Aeshma'' fighters]] loaded with swarm missiles. Take those out yourself. Again, save your Trebuchets.		The biggest threat in this mission are the [[SF Aeshma\|''Aeshma'' fighters]] loaded with swarm missiles. Take those out yourself. Again, save your Trebuchets.
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	As soon as the ''Temeraire'' arrives, the Shivans will switch their attention to it. Order all of your wingmen to engage the enemy, then boost your engine power, hit your burners, and get to the ''Temeraire''. Fly past it.		As soon as the ''Temeraire'' arrives, the Shivans will switch their attention to it. Order all of your wingmen to engage the enemy, then boost your engine power, hit your burners, and get to the ''Temeraire''. Fly past it.

	When the ''Abel'' arrives, use your Trebuchets to disable its beams—the two main beams at the bottom~~, the two secondary beams above them,~~ and ~~then~~ the two stinger beams at the rear. The ''Temeraire'' can then destroy the ''Abel'' easily with its torpedoes.		When the ''Abel'' arrives, use your Trebuchets to disable its beams—the two main beams at the bottom and the two stinger beams at the rear. The ''Temeraire'' can then destroy the ''Abel'' easily with its torpedoes.

	Watch out for Shivan bomb shockwaves.		Watch out for Shivan bomb shockwaves.
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	* Some Allied ships require no escort, such as the ''Solace''. Because you only have three wings at the start of the mission, you should assign them only to escort ships that are taking a beating. Both the Target Nearest Attacker (G key by default) and Target Target's Target (J key by default) buttons can be put to good use here.		* Some Allied ships require no escort, such as the ''Solace''. Because you only have three wings at the start of the mission, you should assign them only to escort ships that are taking a beating. Both the Target Nearest Attacker (G key by default) and Target Target's Target (J key by default) buttons can be put to good use here.
	* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.		* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.
	* Disarming the ''SD Abel'' requires that you only need to destroy four turrets (the two beams in its bow, and the two top beams on its rear, don't waste one on its underside "stinger" beam). You are recommended to have four Trebuchet missiles by that point. After that the ''Temeraire'' can launch its Supernova torpedoes at it (they take thirty seconds to impact, so if you want to help take it down, do so, but don't take unnecessary risks).

	==Total number of forces==		==Total number of forces==

Black Yoshi1230 at 23:24, 29 July 2012

2012-07-29T23:24:22Z

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	==Walkthrough==		==Walkthrough==
	You are '''''strongly recommended''''' to fly a fighter that can mount the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and, for good measure, the [[GTW Maxim]]. Good choices include the [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']] with three Trebuchet banks (or 11 Trebuchet missiles in total), [[PTF Kulas\|GTF ''Kulas'']] with a quad Maxim and one bank of 6 Trebuchet missiles, [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']] with two banks of Trebuchet missiles (or 10 Trebuchet missiles in total) and [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with one primary weapon slot allocated to a Maxim, and two full banks of Trebuchets (20 Trebuchet missiles in total). Allocate your wingmen to ships that will allow them to survive an extended period of escort on the battlefield and equip them accordingly.		You are '''''strongly recommended''''' to fly a fighter that can mount the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and, for good measure, the [[GTW Maxim]]. Good choices include the [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']] with three Trebuchet banks (or 11 Trebuchet missiles in total), [[PTF Kulas\|GTF ''Kulas'']] with a quad Maxim and one bank of 6 Trebuchet missiles, [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']] with two banks of Trebuchet missiles (or 10 Trebuchet missiles in total) and [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with one primary weapon slot allocated to a Maxim, and two full banks of Trebuchets (20 Trebuchet missiles in total). Allocate your wingmen to ships that will allow them to survive an extended period of escort on the battlefield and equip them accordingly (recommended ships for Alpha and Beta are the Perseus, Myrmidon, Kulas, or Aurora fitted with at least either a Prometheus S, UD-8 Kayser or Balor and as many Tornadoes as you can cram).

	More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (flying [[GTB Boanerges\|''Boanerges''-class bombers]]) if you need any help with eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.		More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (flying two [[GTB Boanerges\|''Boanerges''-class bombers]]) if you need any help with eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.

	Engage the [[SF Mara\|''Mara'' fighters]] first. Once they're destroyed, eliminate one [[SC Rakshasa\|''Rakshasa'']] and then the other. Save your Trebuchets - you'll need them for later. As soon as the ''Duke'' jumps in, scramble at least one wing to defend it. As additional cruisers jump in, run a rolling escort: as ships jump out, move the defending wings to new arrivals.		Engage the [[SF Mara\|''Mara'' fighters]] first. Once they're destroyed, eliminate one [[SC Rakshasa\|''Rakshasa'']] and then the other. Save your Trebuchets - you'll need them for later. As soon as the ''Duke'' jumps in, scramble at least one wing to defend it. As additional cruisers jump in, run a rolling escort: as ships jump out, move the defending wings to new arrivals. Expect some Tauvri and Nephilim bombers while you're at it.

	The biggest threat in this mission are the [[SF Aeshma\|''Aeshma'' fighters]] loaded with swarm missiles. Take those out yourself. Again, save your Trebuchets.		The biggest threat in this mission are the [[SF Aeshma\|''Aeshma'' fighters]] loaded with swarm missiles. Take those out yourself. Again, save your Trebuchets.
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	* Some Allied ships require no escort, such as the ''Solace''. Because you only have three wings at the start of the mission, you should assign them only to escort ships that are taking a beating. Both the Target Nearest Attacker (G key by default) and Target Target's Target (J key by default) buttons can be put to good use here.		* Some Allied ships require no escort, such as the ''Solace''. Because you only have three wings at the start of the mission, you should assign them only to escort ships that are taking a beating. Both the Target Nearest Attacker (G key by default) and Target Target's Target (J key by default) buttons can be put to good use here.
	* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.		* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.
			* Disarming the ''SD Abel'' requires that you only need to destroy four turrets (the two beams in its bow, and the two top beams on its rear, don't waste one on its underside "stinger" beam). You are recommended to have four Trebuchet missiles by that point. After that the ''Temeraire'' can launch its Supernova torpedoes at it (they take thirty seconds to impact, so if you want to help take it down, do so, but don't take unnecessary risks).

	==Total number of forces==		==Total number of forces==

Androgeos Exeunt: Expanded a tip with useful key bindings and re-wrote a note and parts of the walkthrough.

2012-04-27T10:05:24Z

Expanded a tip with useful key bindings and re-wrote a note and parts of the walkthrough.

Androgeos Exeunt: Removed propaganda

2012-02-19T12:48:48Z

Removed propaganda

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	(*) '''May be replaced with the [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']], [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']], [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']], [[GTB Artemis\|GTB ''Artemis'']], [[GTB Zeus\|GTB ''Zeus'']] and/or [[GTF Aurora\|GTF ''Aurora'']]'''		(*) '''May be replaced with the [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']], [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']], [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']], [[GTB Artemis\|GTB ''Artemis'']], [[GTB Zeus\|GTB ''Zeus'']] and/or [[GTF Aurora\|GTF ''Aurora'']]'''

	~~==Veteran Comments==~~
	{{comment\|''This mission is the prototypical definition of 'awesome'. The music elevates it to a cinematic experience. Years after Blue Planet's release, Forced Entry is consistently cited as one of the best missions in the community.''}}

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	You are '''''strongly recommended''''' to fly a fighter that can mount the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and, for good measure, the [[GTW Maxim]]. Good choices include the [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']] with three Trebuchet banks (or 11 Trebuchet missiles in total), [[PTF Kulas\|GTF ''Kulas'']] with a quad Maxim and one bank of 6 Trebuchet missiles, [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']] with two banks of Trebuchet missiles (or 10 Trebuchet missiles in total) and [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with one primary weapon slot allocated to a Maxim, and two full banks of Trebuchets (20 Trebuchet missiles in total). Allocate your wingmen to ships that will allow them to survive an extended period of escort on the battlefield and equip them accordingly.		You are '''''strongly recommended''''' to fly a fighter that can mount the [[GTM Trebuchet]] and, for good measure, the [[GTW Maxim]]. Good choices include the [[GTF Myrmidon\|GTF ''Myrmidon'']] with three Trebuchet banks (or 11 Trebuchet missiles in total), [[PTF Kulas\|GTF ''Kulas'']] with a quad Maxim and one bank of 6 Trebuchet missiles, [[GTF Perseus\|GTF ''Perseus'']] with two banks of Trebuchet missiles (or 10 Trebuchet missiles in total) and [[GTF Hercules Mark II\|GTF ''Hercules Mark II'']] with one primary weapon slot allocated to a Maxim, and two full banks of Trebuchets (20 Trebuchet missiles in total). Allocate your wingmen to ships that will allow them to survive an extended period of escort on the battlefield and equip them accordingly.

	More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (~~which are~~ flying [[GTB Boanerges]]) if you need any help at eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.		More than almost any other mission, Forced Entry requires situational awareness and good command of your wingmen. At any point during the mission, call in Delta wing (flying [[GTB Boanerges\|''Boanerges''-class bombers]]) if you need any help with eliminating Shivan cruisers faster.

	Engage the [[SF Mara\|''Mara'' fighters]] first. Once they're destroyed, eliminate one [[SC Rakshasa\|''Rakshasa'']] and then the other. Save your Trebuchets - you'll need them for later. As soon as the ''Duke'' jumps in, scramble at least one wing to defend it. As additional cruisers jump in, run a rolling escort: as ships jump out, move the defending wings to new arrivals.		Engage the [[SF Mara\|''Mara'' fighters]] first. Once they're destroyed, eliminate one [[SC Rakshasa\|''Rakshasa'']] and then the other. Save your Trebuchets - you'll need them for later. As soon as the ''Duke'' jumps in, scramble at least one wing to defend it. As additional cruisers jump in, run a rolling escort: as ships jump out, move the defending wings to new arrivals.
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	The biggest threat in this mission are the [[SF Aeshma\|''Aeshma'' fighters]] loaded with swarm missiles. Take those out yourself. Again, save your Trebuchets.		The biggest threat in this mission are the [[SF Aeshma\|''Aeshma'' fighters]] loaded with swarm missiles. Take those out yourself. Again, save your Trebuchets.

	When the [[SC Lilith\|''Lilith'']] jumps in, use two Trebuchets to disable its main beam, then order your ships to ignore it.		Assign at least one wing to escort the ''Sanctuary'' the moment it jumps in. When the ''Naberus'', a [[SC Lilith\|''Lilith''-class cruiser]], jumps in, use two Trebuchets to disable its main beam, then order your ships to ignore it.

	~~The ''Sanctuary'' requires escort once it jumps in, but as~~ soon as the ''Temeraire'' arrives, the Shivans will switch their attention to it. Order your wingmen to engage the enemy, then boost your engine power, hit your burners, and get to the ''Temeraire''. Fly past it.		As soon as the ''Temeraire'' arrives, the Shivans will switch their attention to it. Order all of your wingmen to engage the enemy, then boost your engine power, hit your burners, and get to the ''Temeraire''. Fly past it.

	When the ''Abel'' arrives, use your Trebuchets to disable its beams—the two main beams, and then the two stinger beams on the rear. The ''Temeraire'' can then destroy the ''Abel'' with its torpedoes.		When the ''Abel'' arrives, use your Trebuchets to disable its beams—the two main beams at the bottom, the two secondary beams above them, and then the two stinger beams at the rear. The ''Temeraire'' can then destroy the ''Abel'' easily with its torpedoes.

	Watch out for Shivan bomb shockwaves.		Watch out for Shivan bomb shockwaves.

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* ~~This~~ mission is extremely unforgiving, ~~and can require~~ trial-and-error playthroughs~~. If~~ players ~~aren't~~ positioned to ~~meet~~ the Abel when it jumps in~~, failure is almost assured~~.		* The original incarnation of this mission was extremely unforgiving. While subsequent revisions of this mission have toned down its difficulty significantly, trial-and-error playthroughs may be necessary, and failure is still almost assured if players are not positioned to deal with the ''Abel'' when it jumps in.
	* Informal polls on HLP have placed Forced Entry as one of the most popular missions in the Freespace community.		* Informal polls on HLP have placed Forced Entry as one of the most popular missions in the Freespace community.

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	* If you choose to use a ''Hercules Mark II'' with the abovementioned loadout for this mission, make sure that you are familiar with the ETS, and be prepared to shunt all energy to Engines in order to cover large distances quickly. The Herc II's lower velocity may not be worth the Maxim and number of Trebuchet missiles it can store, in which case you may be better off with faster craft such as the ''Myrmidon'' or ''Perseus''.		* If you choose to use a ''Hercules Mark II'' with the abovementioned loadout for this mission, make sure that you are familiar with the ETS, and be prepared to shunt all energy to Engines in order to cover large distances quickly. The Herc II's lower velocity may not be worth the Maxim and number of Trebuchet missiles it can store, in which case you may be better off with faster craft such as the ''Myrmidon'' or ''Perseus''.
	* Using a bomber is not recommended for this mission. There are too many things going on at several different areas in this mission for you to focus on bombing runs.		* Using a bomber is not recommended for this mission. There are too many things going on at several different areas in this mission for you to focus on bombing runs.
	* Keep in mind that the biggest threat all Shivan warships present are their forward beam cannons. Your job in this mission is ''only'' to disable the main guns of the Shivan warships so that they will present a much lesser threat to the Allied ships passing through. You can completely ignore any ''Shivan'' ships once their main beams are destroyed; the ''Temeraire'' will deal with them once it jumps in.		* Keep in mind that the biggest threat all Shivan warships present are their forward beam cannons. Your job in this mission is ''only'' to disable the main guns of the Shivan warships so that they will present a much lesser threat to the Allied ships passing through. You can completely ignore any Shivan ships once their main beams are destroyed; the ''Temeraire'' will deal with them once it jumps in.
	* Some Allied ships require no escort, such as the ''Solace''. Because you only have three wings at the start of the mission, you should assign them only to escort ships that are taking a beating.		* Some Allied ships require no escort, such as the ''Solace''. Because you only have three wings at the start of the mission, you should assign them only to escort ships that are taking a beating. Both the Target Nearest Attacker (G key by default) and Target Target's Target (J key by default) buttons can be put to good use here.
	* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.		* Switch to dual-fire mode ''only'' when disabling the ''Lilith'''s main gun. For every other Shivan warship, including the ''Abel'', a single Trebuchet is usually more than sufficient to destroy a turret.