FreeSpace 2 Tactical - Revision history

Goober5000: title case

2023-09-17T21:01:36Z

title case

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	In the case of both the target information box and the target bracket, your current subtarget will be shown as a second set of brackets. If the subtarget is visible to you, then its bracket will be a square. Otherwise, it will be a diamond with an X in it. Be aware that sometimes this may be inaccurate. If it looks like the subtarget should be in view but the computer says it isn't, you may still hit it.		In the case of both the target information box and the target bracket, your current subtarget will be shown as a second set of brackets. If the subtarget is visible to you, then its bracket will be a square. Otherwise, it will be a diamond with an X in it. Be aware that sometimes this may be inaccurate. If it looks like the subtarget should be in view but the computer says it isn't, you may still hit it.

	[[Category:The ~~games~~]]		[[Category:The Games]]

IronBeer: /* The Main Flight Controller */

2012-11-11T03:02:14Z

The Main Flight Controller

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	On the left side of the MFC, are your throttle setting and afterburner gauge. Your engine's top speed is displayed; this number will change depending on how much power you have allocated to engines. Your current throttle setting is displayed as a hash mark on this scale. If your ship is set to automatically change speed to follow your target, you will see an "M" indicator next to your throttle setting. The afterburner gauge simply shows how much power is available to drive your ship's powerful afterburner boost feature.		On the left side of the MFC, are your throttle setting and afterburner gauge. Your engine's top speed is displayed; this number will change depending on how much power you have allocated to engines. Your current throttle setting is displayed as a hash mark on this scale. If your ship is set to automatically change speed to follow your target, you will see an "M" indicator next to your throttle setting. The afterburner gauge simply shows how much power is available to drive your ship's powerful afterburner boost feature.

	On the right side of the MFC, are the two threat indicators and the weapon energy gauge. The ~~thread~~ indicators show you when an enemy is firing their primary guns at you (top icon), or is attempting missile lock (bottom icon). You will also receive an audible warning if the enemy is trying to missile-lock you. The weapon energy gauge simply shows how much power is available for the firing of your primary guns; keep an eye on this one, as if it reachs zero, you can't fire your guns until some power recharges. If the level gets very low, a percentage will be shown.		On the right side of the MFC, are the two threat indicators and the weapon energy gauge. The threat indicators show you when an enemy is firing their primary guns at you (top icon), or is attempting missile lock (bottom icon). You will also receive an audible warning if the enemy is trying to missile-lock you. The weapon energy gauge simply shows how much power is available for the firing of your primary guns; keep an eye on this one, as if it reachs zero, you can't fire your guns until some power recharges. If the level gets very low, a percentage will be shown.

	====Wingman Display====		====Wingman Display====

IronBeer: /* Assault Missions */

2012-11-11T02:59:59Z

Assault Missions

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	====Assault Missions====		====Assault Missions====

	Assault missions usually come in a few flavors. If ~~your~~ attacking an enemy cap-ship, then you'll be wanting a bomber of some kind (usually Sekhmet or Boanerges) and a loadout of Cyclops or Helios. If your mission requires the escort of a bomber wing, then you better have a few Perseus with Harpoons at the ready.		Assault missions usually come in a few flavors. If you're attacking an enemy cap-ship, then you'll be wanting a bomber of some kind (usually Sekhmet or Boanerges) and a loadout of Cyclops or Helios. If your mission requires the escort of a bomber wing, then you better have a few Perseus with Harpoons at the ready.

	When attacking enemy cap-ships, make sure you knock out some of the turrets or the weapons subsystem before letting loose with the space bombs. Anti fighter beams and Flak cannons are particularly good at eliminating incoming bombs, but even standard plasma turrets can find their marks on occasion.		When attacking enemy cap-ships, make sure you knock out some of the turrets or the weapons subsystem before letting loose with the space bombs. Anti fighter beams and Flak cannons are particularly good at eliminating incoming bombs, but even standard plasma turrets can find their marks on occasion.

TopAce: also caught this as I was scrolling down

2009-03-31T19:08:44Z

also caught this as I was scrolling down

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	If the target is an allied ship, then you will receive additional information, namely its current orders and estimated time to completion (if applicable). When you select a turret or sub-system of the target, then additional information is shown: the name of the selected subtarget and its strength.		If the target is an allied ship, then you will receive additional information, namely its current orders and estimated time to completion (if applicable). When you select a turret or sub-system of the target, then additional information is shown: the name of the selected subtarget and its strength.

	In the case of both the target information box and the target bracket, your current subtarget will be shown as a second set of brackets. If the subtarget is visible to you, then its bracket will be a square. Otherwise, it will be a diamond with an X in it. Be aware that sometimes this may be ~~innacurate~~. If it looks like the subtarget should be in view but the computer says it isn't, you may still hit it.		In the case of both the target information box and the target bracket, your current subtarget will be shown as a second set of brackets. If the subtarget is visible to you, then its bracket will be a square. Otherwise, it will be a diamond with an X in it. Be aware that sometimes this may be inaccurate. If it looks like the subtarget should be in view but the computer says it isn't, you may still hit it.

	[[Category:The games]]		[[Category:The games]]

TopAce: a more encyclopedic introduction. Didn't check the rest

2009-03-31T19:07:52Z

a more encyclopedic introduction. Didn't check the rest

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	===Basics===		===Basics===

	~~Alright pilot, lets get to~~ the basics of space combat in FreeSpace 2~~. In the deep cold of space, nobody can hear you scream, so don't get yourself killed, that's the first rule in any handbook~~.		Here are the basics of space combat in FreeSpace 2.

	If you have the choice, you should make sure you check ~~ever~~ aspect of your ship and wing configuration. Going with the standard loadout may get you by, but there may be better or preferred weaponry out there.		If you have the choice, you should make sure you check every aspect of your ship and wing configuration. Going with the standard loadout may get you by, but there may be better or preferred weaponry out there.

	When you hit space, first thing you should check is the nearby friendly ships, your current velocity, armed weapons and configurations, and if there is any immediate threats nearby.		When you hit space, first thing you should check is the nearby friendly ships, your current velocity, armed weapons and configurations, and if there is any immediate threats nearby.

TopAce at 18:11, 24 September 2008

2008-09-24T18:11:26Z

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	In the case of both the target information box and the target bracket, your current subtarget will be shown as a second set of brackets. If the subtarget is visible to you, then its bracket will be a square. Otherwise, it will be a diamond with an X in it. Be aware that sometimes this may be innacurate. If it looks like the subtarget should be in view but the computer says it isn't, you may still hit it.		In the case of both the target information box and the target bracket, your current subtarget will be shown as a second set of brackets. If the subtarget is visible to you, then its bracket will be a square. Otherwise, it will be a diamond with an X in it. Be aware that sometimes this may be innacurate. If it looks like the subtarget should be in view but the computer says it isn't, you may still hit it.

			[[Category:The games]]

Nubbles: Tactical moved to FreeSpace 2 Tactical: Two reasons: one, there is an article called 'FS1 Tactical'. Would be wise to put FS2 tactical to distinguish the FS1 and FS2 tacticals. Secondly, try not to use abbreviation in article titles.

2008-06-28T19:22:02Z

Tactical moved to FreeSpace 2 Tactical: Two reasons: one, there is an article called 'FS1 Tactical'. Would be wise to put FS2 tactical to distinguish the FS1 and FS2 tacticals. Secondly, try not to use abbreviation in article titles.

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(No difference)

Klonschwuchtel: /* Wingman Display */

2006-11-27T19:35:41Z

Wingman Display

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	This shows the current wings under your command. Each dot represents a fighter. All are organized into their respective wings (Alpha, Beta, Delta, Epsilon). There may be more wings under your command than shown here. An easy way to see what wings are under your command is to bring up the communications window (default 'C' key), and choose "Wings" ('2' key).		This shows the current wings under your command. Each dot represents a fighter. All are organized into their respective wings (Alpha, Beta, Delta, Epsilon). There may be more wings under your command than shown here. An easy way to see what wings are under your command is to bring up the communications window (default 'C' key), and choose "Wings" ('2' key).

	When one of the fighters is under fire and taking hits, their dot will flash briefly. Be sure to keep an eye on the status of vulnerable wings like bombers. A solid green dot is good; a solid red dot means that the fighter is badly damaged. If the dot turns to a hollow green circle, then the ship has left the combat area. If it's a hollow red circle, then the ship has been destroyed.		When one of the fighters is under fire and taking hits, their dot will flash briefly. Be sure to keep an eye on the status of vulnerable wings like bombers. A solid green dot is good; a solid red dot means that the fighter is badly damaged. If the dot turns to a hollow green circle, then the ship has left the combat area. If it's a hollow red circle, then the ship has been destroyed or has left the combat area with heavy damage.

	====Monitoring Display====		====Monitoring Display====

FireCrack: Cleaning up

2005-11-20T18:30:58Z

Cleaning up

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	Directly below the reticle is a summary of your target's hull and shield strength. This is the same information as presented in the target information box, but here you can see it without taking your eyes off the target. Surrounding the numeric hull strength are four sectors showing shield power. If a quadrant is down, it's good to try hitting that part of the ship rather than chewing on other shield quadrants that are still active.		Directly below the reticle is a summary of your target's hull and shield strength. This is the same information as presented in the target information box, but here you can see it without taking your eyes off the target. Surrounding the numeric hull strength are four sectors showing shield power. If a quadrant is down, it's good to try hitting that part of the ship rather than chewing on other shield quadrants that are still active.

	There are ~~three~~ indicators that orbit the edge of the MFC. They are:		There are four types of indicators that orbit the edge of the MFC. They are:

	1: The target directional indicator. A solid arrow will point the the direction to your current target if that target is not near the center of your view.		1: The target directional indicator: A solid arrow will point the the direction to your current target if that target is not near the center of your view.

	2: The aspect indicator. A small "T" shaped marker shows the current aspect, or facing, of the target relative to your ship. If the aspect indicator is in the upper half of its orbit, then the ship is facing toward you. Conversely, if the indicator is in the bottom half, then the target ship is facing away from you. 12 o'clock means the target is heading straight at you, 6 o'clock means you're staring up its engine exhaust. 3 and 9 o'clock indicate directions of travel that are roughly perpendicular to yours.		2: The aspect indicator: A small "T" shaped marker shows the current aspect, or facing, of the target relative to your ship. If the aspect indicator is in the upper half of its orbit, then the ship is facing toward you. Conversely, if the indicator is in the bottom half, then the target ship is facing away from you. 12 o'clock means the target is heading straight at you, 6 o'clock means you're staring up its engine exhaust. 3 and 9 o'clock indicate directions of travel that are roughly perpendicular to yours.

	3: The incoming missile indicator. One or more yellow triangles will point the direction of incoming guided missiles. The length of the line extending from the point of the triangle shows the missile's approximate distance. You will also hear a series of warning beeps that increase in frequency as the missiles near you. Be aware that no warning is shown for dumbfire or manually detonated missiles; you must learn to recognize these weapons by sight and sound alone.		3: The attacking hostile indicator: One or more hollow red triangles point in the direction of hostiles that are currently attacking (targeting) you. These can be cycled through by using the "Next nearest attaker" key (default 'R').

			4: The incoming missile indicator: One or more yellow triangles will point the direction of incoming guided missiles. The length of the line extending from the point of the triangle shows the missile's approximate distance. You will also hear a series of warning beeps that increase in frequency as the missiles near you. Be aware that no warning is shown for dumbfire or manually detonated missiles; you must learn to recognize these weapons by sight and sound alone.

	On the left side of the MFC, are your throttle setting and afterburner gauge. Your engine's top speed is displayed; this number will change depending on how much power you have allocated to engines. Your current throttle setting is displayed as a hash mark on this scale. If your ship is set to automatically change speed to follow your target, you will see an "M" indicator next to your throttle setting. The afterburner gauge simply shows how much power is available to drive your ship's powerful afterburner boost feature.		On the left side of the MFC, are your throttle setting and afterburner gauge. Your engine's top speed is displayed; this number will change depending on how much power you have allocated to engines. Your current throttle setting is displayed as a hash mark on this scale. If your ship is set to automatically change speed to follow your target, you will see an "M" indicator next to your throttle setting. The afterburner gauge simply shows how much power is available to drive your ship's powerful afterburner boost feature.
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	====Wingman Display====		====Wingman Display====

	This shows the current wings under your command. Each dot represents a fighter. All are organized into their respective wings (Alpha, Beta, Delta, Epsilon). ~~Something to note is that~~ more wings ~~may be~~ under your command than ~~are displayed~~ here~~! You can discover all~~ wings under your command ~~if you~~ bring up the ~~Communications~~ window (default 'C' key), and choose "Wings" ('2' key).		This shows the current wings under your command. Each dot represents a fighter. All are organized into their respective wings (Alpha, Beta, Delta, Epsilon). There may be more wings under your command than shown here. An easy way to see what wings are under your command is to bring up the communications window (default 'C' key), and choose "Wings" ('2' key).

	When one of the fighters is under fire and taking hits, their dot will flash briefly. Be sure to keep an eye on the status of vulnerable wings like bombers. A solid green dot is good; a solid red dot means that the fighter is badly damaged. If the dot turns to a hollow green circle, then the ship has left the combat area. ~~On the other hand, if~~ it's a hollow red circle, then the ship ~~is unfortunately~~ destroyed. ~~If your entire display is full of hollow red circles, it's probably time to be looking for the nearest allied ship to hide behind or the nearest escape vector.~~		When one of the fighters is under fire and taking hits, their dot will flash briefly. Be sure to keep an eye on the status of vulnerable wings like bombers. A solid green dot is good; a solid red dot means that the fighter is badly damaged. If the dot turns to a hollow green circle, then the ship has left the combat area. If it's a hollow red circle, then the ship has been destroyed.

	====Monitoring Display====		====Monitoring Display====

	This display allows you to keep tabs on friendly or enemy craft that are vital to your mission objectives. It allows you to quickly target these ships with a single key press. The monitoring display shows the current hull strength of the target, and will also flash briefly if that ship is under fire. A "D" is shown next to the line if the ship is disabled and unable to move. Be aware that you have a control to add or remove ships from this list.		This display allows you to keep tabs on friendly or enemy craft that are vital to your mission objectives. It allows you to quickly target these ships with a single key press. The monitoring display shows the current hull strength of the target, and will also flash briefly if that ship is under fire. A "D" is shown next to the line if the ship is disabled and unable to move. Be aware that you have control to add or remove ships from this list via a menu shown when pressing te F4 key.

	====Weapons Display====		====Weapons Display====

	The top of this display shows your primary ~~loadouts (cannons such as the Avenger)~~. The bottom shows all secondary ~~loadouts (missile~~ weapons). ~~All active~~ weapons are marked with a single triangle. In the secondary display, missiles can be dual fired. When such an option is selected, a double triangle is used to mark the display.		The top of this display shows your primary weapons. The bottom shows all secondary weapons. Active weapons are marked with a single triangle. In the secondary display, missiles can be dual fired. When such an option is selected, a double triangle is used to mark the display.

	====Energy Display====		====Energy Display====
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	If the target is an allied ship, then you will receive additional information, namely its current orders and estimated time to completion (if applicable). When you select a turret or sub-system of the target, then additional information is shown: the name of the selected subtarget and its strength.		If the target is an allied ship, then you will receive additional information, namely its current orders and estimated time to completion (if applicable). When you select a turret or sub-system of the target, then additional information is shown: the name of the selected subtarget and its strength.

	In the case of both the target information box and the target bracket, your current subtarget will be shown as a second set of brackets. If the subtarget is visible to you, then its bracket will be a square. Otherwise, it will be an X~~'ed out diamond~~. Be aware that sometimes this ~~is a little wonky~~. ~~Don't be afraid to squeeze off a few shots if~~ it looks like the subtarget should be in view but the computer says it isn't; you may still hit it.		In the case of both the target information box and the target bracket, your current subtarget will be shown as a second set of brackets. If the subtarget is visible to you, then its bracket will be a square. Otherwise, it will be a diamond with an X in it. Be aware that sometimes this may be innacurate. If it looks like the subtarget should be in view but the computer says it isn't, you may still hit it.

	~~===Preferred GTVA Hardware===~~

	~~Best All Around Fighter: GTF Ulysses~~
	~~Second Place: GTF Valkyrie~~

	~~Best Interceptor: GTF Perseus~~
	~~Second Place: GVF Horus~~

	~~Best Heavy Fighter: GTF Erinyes~~
	~~Second Place: GVF Tauret~~

	~~Best Bomber: GTB Sekhmet~~
	~~Second Place: GTB Artemis~~


	~~===Preferred Primary and Secondary Loadouts===~~

	~~Best Primary Weapon: UD-8 Kayser~~
	~~Best/Most Compatible Primary Weapon: Subach HL-7~~

	~~Best Secondary Missile: Harpoon~~
	~~Best Anti-Bomber: Trebuchet~~
	~~Best Space Bomb: Helios~~

216.107.197.77: /* The HUD (Heads Up Display) */

2005-11-15T08:53:39Z

The HUD (Heads Up Display)

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	Directly below the reticle is a summary of your target's hull and shield strength. This is the same information as presented in the target information box, but here you can see it without taking your eyes off the target. Surrounding the numeric hull strength are four sectors showing shield power. If a quadrant is down, it's good to try hitting that part of the ship rather than chewing on other shield quadrants that are still active.		Directly below the reticle is a summary of your target's hull and shield strength. This is the same information as presented in the target information box, but here you can see it without taking your eyes off the target. Surrounding the numeric hull strength are four sectors showing shield power. If a quadrant is down, it's good to try hitting that part of the ship rather than chewing on other shield quadrants that are still active.

	The current target will be surrounded by a box so you can keep track of it easily. Its distance will be shown under the box. Note that this distance may vary from the one shown in the target information box, since one is showing distance to the target's center of mass, while the other is showing the distance to your currently selected turret or sub-system. To the right side of the box, you may see a number of colored dots. These dots indicate how many of your squadmates are currently assigned to the target. On an allied target, these dots indicate wingmates guarding the target ship. On a hostile target, dots indicate wingmates that are attacking this target.

	There are three indicators that orbit the edge of the MFC. They are:		There are three indicators that orbit the edge of the MFC. They are:
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	This shows the current wings under your command. Each dot represents a fighter. All are organized into their respective wings (Alpha, Beta, Delta, Epsilon). Something to note is that more wings may be under your command than are displayed here! You can discover all wings under your command if you bring up the Communications window (default 'C' key), and choose "Wings" ('2' key).		This shows the current wings under your command. Each dot represents a fighter. All are organized into their respective wings (Alpha, Beta, Delta, Epsilon). Something to note is that more wings may be under your command than are displayed here! You can discover all wings under your command if you bring up the Communications window (default 'C' key), and choose "Wings" ('2' key).


	When one of the fighters is under fire and taking hits, their dot will flash briefly. Be sure to keep an eye on the status of vulnerable wings like bombers. A solid green dot is good; a solid red dot means that the fighter is badly damaged. If the dot turns to a hollow green circle, then the ship has left the combat area. On the other hand, if it's a hollow red circle, then the ship is unfortunately destroyed. If your entire display is full of hollow red circles, it's probably time to be looking for the nearest allied ship to hide behind or the nearest escape vector.		When one of the fighters is under fire and taking hits, their dot will flash briefly. Be sure to keep an eye on the status of vulnerable wings like bombers. A solid green dot is good; a solid red dot means that the fighter is badly damaged. If the dot turns to a hollow green circle, then the ship has left the combat area. On the other hand, if it's a hollow red circle, then the ship is unfortunately destroyed. If your entire display is full of hollow red circles, it's probably time to be looking for the nearest allied ship to hide behind or the nearest escape vector.
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	====Target information box and targeting bracket====		====Target information box and targeting bracket====

			When you select a target, it will be surrounded by a box so you can keep track of it easily. Its distance will be shown under the box. Note that this distance may vary from the one shown in the target information box, since one is showing distance to the target's center of mass, while the other is showing the distance to your currently selected turret or sub-system. To the right side of the box, you may see a number of colored dots. These dots indicate how many of your squadmates are currently assigned to the target. On an allied target, these dots indicate wingmates guarding the target ship. On a hostile target, dots indicate wingmates that are attacking this target.

	In the lower-left of the screen is the Target Information Box. This gives you vital details on the stats of a targeted ship. This information includes:		In the lower-left of the screen is the Target Information Box. This gives you vital details on the stats of a targeted ship. This information includes: