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General Battuta: veteran comment by sgtcanuck

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veteran comment by sgtcanuck

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	'''(#) Departed prior to mission start'''<br />		'''(#) Departed prior to mission start'''<br />
	'''(*) May not appear in mission'''		'''(*) May not appear in mission'''

			==Veteran Comments==
			{{Comment\|The whole mission is an optimization sandbox, set besides the shores of big blue Neptune. For veterans, it becomes a tightrope walk of execution against the clock. The challenge is deciding the execution order leading to the climax: the massive Toutatis air wing warp-in. What's the fastest, most thorough, or most spaceframe-thrifty way?


			The tools become familiar toys. You must abuse the Ainsarii's glide mode. At the start, hit max burners, then glide to close the distance to the Mjolnirs. Shrike is better than the Grimler due to the extreme range. Just equip the ammo pack and abuse your support ship while softening the Carthage's starboard side. For a one-hit dual-Shrike knockout of the AWACS domes, you must launch them at least 60 degrees above their horizontal. A top down snipe is best, but the positioning moves you far from the slow support ship.


			The ultimate metric is the number of the air wing spaceframes lost. Call in just enough, not all. Once disabled, order them to depart, while the artillery whittles down the Carthage. However, you won't have time/missiles to disarm the Carthage's port-side Big Green Beams (closer to Neptune HQ station). So Custos gunboats will be battered by them, and they cannot depart!


			When starting out, losing 20-30 spaceframes is expected on Medium difficulty. A veteran can lose less than 10 spaceframes on a good run (darn right it was an Excellent command performance!). By then, 10+ lost is a sign of error. You've called in too much, or you have not defanged the Carthage belly/destroyed the 2 Deimos. The holy grail is zero spaceframes lost, if luck helps you in distracting the Tev fighters.


			For giggles, see how low you can fail. Try to get the UED Toutatis to jump in (to save your sorry butt), and then get it destroyed.
			}}

Logomancer: /* Walkthrough */ Tightened up some language

2013-04-13T02:43:05Z

Walkthrough: Tightened up some language

Logomancer: /* Background */

2013-04-02T00:03:38Z

Background

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	==Background==		==Background==
	After making peace with her choices at the Kostadin Cell habitat, Laporte starts thinking about Admiral Steele. He is ruthless and brilliant, but his cunning is also a weakness; he lays very intricate traps with razor-thin margins for error, and his subordinates do not necessarily share his insight into the Big Picture or his strategies Thus, they do not have the same level of confidence in them that he does. If pushed at the right spot, his plans will collapse.		After making peace with her choices at the Kostadin Cell habitat, Laporte starts thinking about Admiral Steele. He is ruthless and brilliant, but his cunning is also a weakness; he lays very intricate traps with razor-thin margins for error, and his subordinates do not necessarily share his insight into the Big Picture or his strategies. Thus, they do not have the same level of confidence in them that he does. If pushed at the right spot, his plans will collapse.

	Laporte and Thorn share the same conclusion at his vulnerability: Rear Admiral Anita Lopez, commander of the GTD ''Carthage''. Steele's use of her battlegroup in the [[Delenda Est\|trap at Saturn that killed the Wargods]] eliminated almost all of her air wing's fighters, destroyed most of her cruiser escorts, critically damaged her ship, and, worst of all for her, killed thousands of personnel who had been under her command for years. In the wake of this, Lopez must be harboring doubts about her superior's choice of tactics. Being a professional, however, she will follow orders despite her doubts unless stressed to the extreme. In addition, she will not fall for a second attempt to exploit her tendency to protect those under her command. To get her to break with Steele's plans will require planning and opportunity.		Laporte and Thorn share the same conclusion at his vulnerability: Rear Admiral Anita Lopez, commander of the GTD ''Carthage''. Steele's use of her battlegroup in the [[Delenda Est\|trap at Saturn that killed the Wargods]] eliminated almost all of her air wing's fighters, destroyed most of her cruiser escorts, critically damaged her ship, and, worst of all for her, killed thousands of personnel who had been under her command for years. In the wake of this, Lopez must be harboring doubts about her superior's choice of tactics. Being a professional, however, she will follow orders despite her doubts unless stressed to the extreme. In addition, she will not fall for a second attempt to exploit her tendency to protect those under her command. To get her to break with Steele's plans will require planning and opportunity.

Logomancer: /* Background */

2013-04-02T00:02:05Z

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	==Background==		==Background==
	After making peace with her choices at the Kostadin Cell habitat, Laporte starts thinking about Admiral Steele. He is ruthless and brilliant, but his cunning is also a weakness; he lays very intricate traps with razor-thin margins for error~~. Furthermore~~, his subordinates do not necessarily share his insight into the Big Picture or his strategies, ~~and thus~~ do not have the same level of confidence in them that he does. If pushed at the right spot, his plans will collapse.		After making peace with her choices at the Kostadin Cell habitat, Laporte starts thinking about Admiral Steele. He is ruthless and brilliant, but his cunning is also a weakness; he lays very intricate traps with razor-thin margins for error, and his subordinates do not necessarily share his insight into the Big Picture or his strategies Thus, they do not have the same level of confidence in them that he does. If pushed at the right spot, his plans will collapse.

	Laporte and Thorn share the same conclusion at his vulnerability: Rear Admiral Anita Lopez, commander of the GTD ''Carthage''. Steele's use of her battlegroup in the [[Delenda Est\|trap at Saturn that killed the Wargods]] eliminated almost all of her air wing's fighters, destroyed most of her cruiser escorts, critically damaged her ship, and, worst of all for her, killed thousands of personnel who had been under her command for years. In the wake of this, Lopez must be harboring doubts about her superior's choice of tactics. Being a professional, however, she will follow orders despite her doubts unless stressed to the extreme. In addition, she will not fall for a second attempt to exploit her tendency to protect those under her command. To get her to break with Steele's plans will require planning and opportunity.		Laporte and Thorn share the same conclusion at his vulnerability: Rear Admiral Anita Lopez, commander of the GTD ''Carthage''. Steele's use of her battlegroup in the [[Delenda Est\|trap at Saturn that killed the Wargods]] eliminated almost all of her air wing's fighters, destroyed most of her cruiser escorts, critically damaged her ship, and, worst of all for her, killed thousands of personnel who had been under her command for years. In the wake of this, Lopez must be harboring doubts about her superior's choice of tactics. Being a professional, however, she will follow orders despite her doubts unless stressed to the extreme. In addition, she will not fall for a second attempt to exploit her tendency to protect those under her command. To get her to break with Steele's plans will require planning and opportunity.

Logomancer: /* Background */ Tightened up some of the language, edited typos

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	==Background==		==Background==
	After making peace with her choices at the Kostadin Cell habitat, Laporte starts thinking about Admiral Steele. He is ruthless and ~~extremely cunning~~, but his weakness ~~is that same cunning. He~~ lays very intricate traps with razor-thin margins for error. ~~In addition~~, ~~he has a bottomless wellspring of confidence in~~ his ~~own plans, assessments, and views of~~ the Big Picture ~~that~~ his ~~subordinates~~ do not ~~necessarily share~~.		After making peace with her choices at the Kostadin Cell habitat, Laporte starts thinking about Admiral Steele. He is ruthless and brilliant, but his cunning is also a weakness; he lays very intricate traps with razor-thin margins for error. Furthermore, his subordinates do not necessarily share his insight into the Big Picture or his strategies, and thus do not have the same level of confidence in them that he does. If pushed at the right spot, his plans will collapse.

	~~If pushed at the right spot, his plans will collapse.~~ Laporte and Thorn share the same conclusion at his vulnerability: Rear Admiral Anita Lopez, commander of the GTD ''Carthage''. Steele's use of her battlegroup in the [[Delenda Est\|trap at Saturn that killed the Wargods]] ~~virtually~~ eliminated her ~~entire~~ air wing, destroyed most of her cruiser escorts, critically damaged her ship, and, worst of all for her, killed thousands of personnel who had been under her command for years. In the wake of this, Lopez must be harboring doubts about her superior's choice of tactics. ~~That said, she is also~~ a professional, ~~and~~ will follow orders despite her doubts unless stressed to the extreme. In addition, she will not fall for a second attempt to exploit her tendency to protect those under her command. To get her to break with Steele's ~~plan~~ will require planning and ~~an opportune moment~~.		Laporte and Thorn share the same conclusion at his vulnerability: Rear Admiral Anita Lopez, commander of the GTD ''Carthage''. Steele's use of her battlegroup in the [[Delenda Est\|trap at Saturn that killed the Wargods]] eliminated almost all of her air wing's fighters, destroyed most of her cruiser escorts, critically damaged her ship, and, worst of all for her, killed thousands of personnel who had been under her command for years. In the wake of this, Lopez must be harboring doubts about her superior's choice of tactics. Being a professional, however, she will follow orders despite her doubts unless stressed to the extreme. In addition, she will not fall for a second attempt to exploit her tendency to protect those under her command. To get her to break with Steele's plans will require planning and opportunity.

	Conveniently, that ~~moment~~ has arrived. In order to avoid strategic overextension during his buildup for the invasion, Steele is pulling his forces out of Neptune, concentrating them at Jupiter. The ''Carthage'' and her battlegroup has been tasked with covering the evacuation and ordering the destruction of their installation once the evacuation is complete. Doubtless she has orders to blow the station and pull out if she can't hold off ~~any~~ attackers; however, with ~~a big enough push~~, she might decide to ignore those orders and stay until the evacuation is finished. ~~In addition,~~		Conveniently, that opportunity has arrived. In order to avoid strategic overextension during his buildup for the invasion of Earth, Steele is pulling his forces out of Neptune, concentrating them at Jupiter. The ''Carthage'' and her battlegroup has been tasked with covering the evacuation and ordering the destruction of their installation once the evacuation is complete. Doubtless she has orders to blow the station and pull out if she can't hold off the attackers; however, with sufficient pressure, she might decide to ignore those orders and stay until the evacuation is finished.

	Mission-killing the ''Carthage'' battlegroup, even while it's understrength, will require a fleet action. ~~As such, the~~ Fedayeen has convinced Third Fleet~~'s Admiral Calder~~ to undertake the operation, but ~~only if~~ Laporte ~~is made~~ his tactical liaison. This is agreed to, and Laporte is breveted to the rank of Captain ~~in Third Fleet and~~ placed in tactical command of Third Fleet's assets in the attack. That attack is now underway; Admiral Calder has committed all of his fleet's assets, save for the [[UED Toutatis\|UED ''Toutatis'']] herself, to the field. The [[UEFg Karuna\|frigate]] ''Serenity'', the [[UEC Sanctus\|cruisers]] ''Segura'' and ''Tripoli'', and the [[UEA Oculus\|AWACS ship]] ''Anansi'' have committed to close action, and are taking heavy losses; meanwhile, the ''Carthage'' with her [[GTSG Mjolnir\|''Mjolnir''-class RBCs]] and the [[UEFg Narayana\|artillery frigates]] ''Vikrant'' and ''Toreador'' have begun an artillery duel.		Mission-killing the ''Carthage'' battlegroup, even while it's understrength, will require a fleet action. The Fedayeen has convinced Admiral Calder of Third Fleet to undertake the operation, but he wants Laporte as his tactical liaison. This is agreed to, and Laporte, breveted to the rank of Captain, is placed in tactical command of Third Fleet's assets in the attack. That attack is now underway; Admiral Calder has committed all of his fleet's assets, save for the [[UED Toutatis\|UED ''Toutatis'']] herself, to the field. The [[UEFg Karuna\|frigate]] ''Serenity'', the [[UEC Sanctus\|cruisers]] ''Segura'' and ''Tripoli'', and the [[UEA Oculus\|AWACS ship]] ''Anansi'' have committed to close action, and are taking heavy losses; meanwhile, the ''Carthage'' with her [[GTSG Mjolnir\|''Mjolnir''-class RBCs]] and the [[UEFg Narayana\|artillery frigates]] ''Vikrant'' and ''Toreador'' have begun an artillery duel.

	The key asset in this battle will be the ''Toutatis'' air wing, held in reserve by Admiral Calder for the final attack run on the ''Carthage''; however, he will not release the fighters until he has confidence they won't be shredded immediately by the enemy. To this end, Laporte, Falcata wing, and the rest of Third Fleet must build ~~that confidence by eliminating~~ [[GTVA\|Tev]] assets before calling in the final strike. There is a time limit; the Carthage will finish the evacuation and jump away in 13 minutes.		The key asset in this battle will be the ''Toutatis'' air wing, held in reserve by Admiral Calder for the final attack run on the ''Carthage''; however, he will not release the fighters until he has confidence they won't be shredded immediately by the enemy. To this end, Laporte, Falcata wing, and the rest of Third Fleet must build eliminate [[GTVA\|Tev]] assets before calling in the final strike. There is a time limit; the Carthage will finish the evacuation and jump away in 13 minutes.

	During the final strike, the ''Carthage'' must be disabled, or she will jump away after taking heavy damage. Mission-killing the ''Carthage'', either through destruction or capture, is the priority; dealing with all other ships are secondary. Once the ''Carthage'' is dealt with, transports with UEF marines will board the station. The [[Hammer of Light]] has disabled the station's self-destruct charges and given the marines a nerve gas that will corrode Tev suit seals and render the defenders unconscious or dead. With the defenders decimated, the marines will secure the station for Third Fleet's use in harrassing the [[Delta Serpentis]] subspace node.		During the final strike, the ''Carthage'' must be disabled, or she will jump away after taking heavy damage. Mission-killing the ''Carthage'', either through destruction or capture, is the priority; dealing with all other ships are secondary. Once the ''Carthage'' is dealt with, transports with UEF marines will board the station. The [[Hammer of Light]] has disabled the station's self-destruct charges and given the marines a nerve gas that will corrode Tev suit seals and render the defenders unconscious or dead. With the defenders decimated, the marines will secure the station for Third Fleet's use in harrassing the [[Delta Serpentis]] subspace node.

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	* Rho [[UEF Kentauroi\|Interceptors]] (1 point)		* Rho [[UEF Kentauroi\|Interceptors]] (1 point)
	** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] and light anti-subsystem work. Also serves as escorts to protect the other wings from enemy fighters.		** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] and light anti-subsystem work. Also serves as escorts to protect the other wings from enemy fighters.
	* Kappa [[UEF Kentauroi\|Anti-Turret]] (2 wings, 2 points each)		* Kappa/Lambda [[UEF Kentauroi\|Anti-Turret]] (2 wings, 2 points each)
	** What it says on the tin. Also good for disabling the ''Carthage''.		** What it says on the tin. Also good for disabling the ''Carthage''.
	* Nu [[UEF Uriel\|Gunships]] (3 points)		* Nu [[UEF Uriel\|Gunships]] (3 points)

Black Yoshi1230: /* Gallery */

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Gallery

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	==Background==		==Background==
	After making peace with her choices at the Kostadin Cell habitat, Laporte starts thinking about Admiral Steele. He is ruthless and extremely cunning, but his weakness is that same cunning. He lays very intricate traps with razor-thin margins for error. In addition, he has a bottomless wellspring of confidence in his own plans, ~~assesments~~, and views of the Big Picture that his subordinates do not necessarily share.		After making peace with her choices at the Kostadin Cell habitat, Laporte starts thinking about Admiral Steele. He is ruthless and extremely cunning, but his weakness is that same cunning. He lays very intricate traps with razor-thin margins for error. In addition, he has a bottomless wellspring of confidence in his own plans, assessments, and views of the Big Picture that his subordinates do not necessarily share.

	If pushed at the right spot, his plans will collapse. Laporte and Thorn share the same conclusion at his vulnerability: Rear Admiral Anita Lopez, commander of the GTD ''Carthage''. Steele's use of her battlegroup in the [[Delenda Est\|trap at Saturn that killed the Wargods]] virtually eliminated her entire air wing, destroyed most of her cruiser escorts, critically damaged her ship, and, worst of all for her, killed thousands of personnel who had been under her command for years. In the wake of this, Lopez must be harboring doubts about her superior's choice of tactics. That said, she is also a professional, and will follow orders despite her doubts unless stressed to the extreme. In addition, she will not fall for a second attempt to exploit her tendency to protect those under her command. To get her to break with Steele's plan will require planning and an opportune moment.		If pushed at the right spot, his plans will collapse. Laporte and Thorn share the same conclusion at his vulnerability: Rear Admiral Anita Lopez, commander of the GTD ''Carthage''. Steele's use of her battlegroup in the [[Delenda Est\|trap at Saturn that killed the Wargods]] virtually eliminated her entire air wing, destroyed most of her cruiser escorts, critically damaged her ship, and, worst of all for her, killed thousands of personnel who had been under her command for years. In the wake of this, Lopez must be harboring doubts about her superior's choice of tactics. That said, she is also a professional, and will follow orders despite her doubts unless stressed to the extreme. In addition, she will not fall for a second attempt to exploit her tendency to protect those under her command. To get her to break with Steele's plan will require planning and an opportune moment.
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	* The emblem on the UEFg ''Serenity'' is the same as the one on Malcolm Reynolds' ship ''Serenity'' in the movie [[Wikipedia:Serenity (film)\|"Serenity"]], set in the [[Wikipedia:Firefly media franchise\|''Firefly'' universe]].		* The emblem on the UEFg ''Serenity'' is the same as the one on Malcolm Reynolds' ship ''Serenity'' in the movie [[Wikipedia:Serenity (film)\|"Serenity"]], set in the [[Wikipedia:Firefly media franchise\|''Firefly'' universe]].
	* One of the cargo containers near Neptune Station has "cutlery (spoons)" as its cargo. This is a reference to [[Vassago's Dirge]], which had secret, collectible spoons in almost every mission.		* One of the cargo containers near Neptune Station has "cutlery (spoons)" as its cargo. This is a reference to [[Vassago's Dirge]], which had secret, collectible spoons in almost every mission.

			==Gallery==

			<gallery widths=250px>

			File:2013-02-09 00005.jpg\|<center>The Carthage and one of her escort corvettes take heavy fire in front of Neptune HQ.

			</gallery>

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

Flaktrooper: /* Carthage Delenda Est (redux) */

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	Once you declare the attack, you will have the option to call in strikecraft to attack the ''Carthage'' by using the Reinforcements menu; this works much the same as it did during the strike on the GTCv ''Medea'' in [[Aristeia]], except now you have the entire ''Toutatis'' air wing to choose from. Here are the strike elements you can choose from:		Once you declare the attack, you will have the option to call in strikecraft to attack the ''Carthage'' by using the Reinforcements menu; this works much the same as it did during the strike on the GTCv ''Medea'' in [[Aristeia]], except now you have the entire ''Toutatis'' air wing to choose from. Here are the strike elements you can choose from:

	* Rho [[UEF ~~Uhlan~~\|Interceptors]] (1 point)		* Rho [[UEF Kentauroi\|Interceptors]] (1 point)
	** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] and light anti-subsystem work. Also serves as escorts to protect the other wings from enemy fighters.		** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] and light anti-subsystem work. Also serves as escorts to protect the other wings from enemy fighters.
	* Kappa [[UEF Kentauroi\|Anti-Turret]] (2 wings, 2 points each)		* Kappa [[UEF Kentauroi\|Anti-Turret]] (2 wings, 2 points each)

Flaktrooper: /* Carthage Delenda Est (redux) */

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	Once you declare the attack, you will have the option to call in strikecraft to attack the ''Carthage'' by using the Reinforcements menu; this works much the same as it did during the strike on the GTCv ''Medea'' in [[Aristeia]], except now you have the entire ''Toutatis'' air wing to choose from. Here are the strike elements you can choose from:		Once you declare the attack, you will have the option to call in strikecraft to attack the ''Carthage'' by using the Reinforcements menu; this works much the same as it did during the strike on the GTCv ''Medea'' in [[Aristeia]], except now you have the entire ''Toutatis'' air wing to choose from. Here are the strike elements you can choose from:

	* Rho Interceptors (1 point)		* Rho [[UEF Uhlan\|Interceptors]] (1 point)
	** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] and light anti-subsystem work.		** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] and light anti-subsystem work. Also serves as escorts to protect the other wings from enemy fighters.
	* Kappa Anti-Turret (2 wings, 2 points each)		* Kappa [[UEF Kentauroi\|Anti-Turret]] (2 wings, 2 points each)
	** What it says on the tin. Also good for disabling the ''Carthage''.		** What it says on the tin. Also good for disabling the ''Carthage''.
	* Nu Gunships (3 points)		* Nu [[UEF Uriel\|Gunships]] (3 points)
	* Chi/Phi Strike Bombers (2 wings, 5 points each)		** Versatile heavy fighters armed with bombs, good for long range disabling and anti capital work.
	** ~~Good for destroying corvettes~~.		* Chi/Phi [[UEB Durga\|Strike Bombers]] (2 wings, 5 points each)
	* Xi Saturation Gunships (3 points)		** Bombers armed with [[Sledgehammer]], as good as it sounds.
	** The big guns. Good for ~~destroying the ''Carthage''~~ and ~~other, lesser ships~~.		* Xi Saturation [[UEF Uriel\|Gunships]] (3 points)
			** The big guns. Same as Nu, but armed with [[Warhammer]] instead. Good for disabling and point defense saturation.
	* Balisong [[UEF Ainsarii\|Stealth]] (4 points)		* Balisong [[UEF Ainsarii\|Stealth]] (4 points)
	** Another Fedayeen wing of the ships you're flying right now. Good for stealth missions.		** Another Fedayeen wing of the ships you're flying right now. Good for stealth missions.
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	Don't forget that you still have the artillery frigates.		Don't forget that you still have the artillery frigates.

	The primary goal is to first disable, then mission-kill the ''Carthage''; dealing with other ships is secondary. Casualties will count in this and future missions, so take care with your strike wings; kill turrets on the ships first, then send in the heavy stuff to finish them off. If needed, make sure the skies are clear of enemy fighters and pull back (or pull out) damaged strike wings.		The primary goal is to first disable, then mission-kill the ''Carthage''; dealing with other ships is secondary. Casualties will count in this and future missions, so take care with your strike wings; kill turrets on the ships first, then send in the heavy stuff to finish them off. If needed, make sure the skies are clear of enemy fighters and pull back (or pull out) damaged strike wings. If you stalled for too long, you may get an option to call in the Toutatis. If you wish to do so, make sure the Carthage is disabled.

	When the ''Carthage'' drops below 10% or so, Admiral Lopez will surrender. You can either accept her surrender...or not. If you do, the ''Carthage'' stays behind while the corvettes (if they're still alive) jump out; if you don't, you commence fire until all ships are destroyed. Either way, attention quickly moves toward the station, which is refusing to surrender. Laporte decides to move the capture teams aboard and have them use the HoL nerve gas on the station personnel. After a bit of dialogue, you can either jump away or catch a bit more chatter as the transports dock and start the capture operation.		When the ''Carthage'' drops below 10% or so, Admiral Lopez will surrender. You can either accept her surrender...or not. If you do, the ''Carthage'' stays behind while the corvettes (if they're still alive) jump out; if you don't, you commence fire until all ships are destroyed. Either way, attention quickly moves toward the station, which is refusing to surrender. Laporte decides to move the capture teams aboard and have them use the HoL nerve gas on the station personnel. After a bit of dialogue, you can either jump away or catch a bit more chatter as the transports dock and start the capture operation.

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 * 1 [[UEI Bretonia|UEI ''Bretonia'']]
 ** Normandy
 * 2 [[UEFg Narayana|UEFg ''Narayana'']]
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 ** ''Tripoli'' (#)
 * 5 [[UEC Custos|UEC ''Custos'']]
-** ''Tau'' (5)
+** ''Gunboat Tau'' (5) (*)
 * 1 [[UEA Oculus|UEA ''Oculus'']]
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 ** ''Deianira''
 ** ''Radhanite''
 * 1 [[GTC Leviathan|GTC ''Leviathan'']]
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 |strikecraft_1 =
-* 8 [[UEF Ainsarii|UEF ''Ainsarii'']]
+* 10 [[UEF Ainsarii|UEF ''Ainsarii'']]
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 ** ''Taurus'' (3)
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 * 1 [[UEC Sanctus|UEC ''Sanctus'']]
 ** ''Segura'' ($)
-* 0-4 [[UEF Ainsarii|UEF ''Ainsarii'']]
+* 0-5 [[UEC Custos|UEC ''Custos'']]
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 ** ''Taurus'' (3)
 *** Neptune Provisional
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 '''($) Destroyed prior to mission start'''<br />
-'''(#) Departed prior to mission start'''
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	* Rho [[UEF Kentauroi\|Interceptors]] (1 point)		* Rho [[UEF Kentauroi\|Interceptors]] (1 point)
	** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] and light anti-subsystem work. Also serves as escorts to protect the other wings from enemy fighters.		** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] and light anti-subsystem work. Also serves as escorts to protect the other wings from enemy fighters.
	* Kappa [[UEF Kentauroi\|Anti-Turret]] (2 wings, 2 points each)		* Kappa/Lambda [[UEF Kentauroi\|Anti-Turret]] (2 wings, 2 points each)
	** What it says on the tin. Also good for disabling the ''Carthage''.		** What it says on the tin. Also good for disabling the ''Carthage''.
	* Nu [[UEF Uriel\|Gunships]] (3 points)		* Nu [[UEF Uriel\|Gunships]] (3 points)

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	==Walkthrough==		==Walkthrough==
	This mission has two ~~parts~~:		This mission has two phases:

	# Destroy or disable enough Tev assets to gain reinforcement points, and		# Destroy or disable enough Tev assets to gain reinforcement points, and
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	The artillery frigates can be switched between free fire and target designation mode; use the 1 key to switch between modes, and the 2 key to designate targets while in target designation mode. You can designate more than one target at a time, and the frigates will target them as the opportunity arises. There are some assets, like the AWACS ships, that they won't be able to target.		The artillery frigates can be switched between free fire and target designation mode; use the 1 key to switch between modes, and the 2 key to designate targets while in target designation mode. You can designate more than one target at a time, and the frigates will target them as the opportunity arises. There are some assets, like the AWACS ships, that they won't be able to target.

	When you're ready to commit to attacking the ''Carthage'', you can select '''Declare The Attack''' from the Reinforcements menu to release the fighters to you and begin the second phase of the mission; ~~during the second phase~~, you gain no more reinforcement points, and you can select fighter wings to jump in using the Reinforcements menu as normal.		When you're ready to commit to attacking the ''Carthage'', you can select '''Declare The Attack''' from the Reinforcements menu to release the fighters to you and begin the second phase of the mission; after Phase 2 begins, you gain no more reinforcement points, and you can select fighter wings to jump in using the Reinforcements menu as normal.

	Your HUD will show the status of the artillery frigates, the estimated departure time of the ''Carthage'', how many reinforcement points you have, and how many units are on station.		Your HUD will show the status of the artillery frigates, the estimated departure time of the ''Carthage'', how many reinforcement points you have, and how many units are on station.
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	* Rho [[UEF Kentauroi\|Interceptors]] (1 point)		* Rho [[UEF Kentauroi\|Interceptors]] (1 point)
	** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] and light anti-subsystem work~~. Also serves as escorts to protect the other wings from enemy fighters~~.		** Good for [[Wikipedia:Combat air patrol\|TARCAP]] (strike wing escort) and light anti-subsystem work.
	* Kappa/Lambda [[UEF Kentauroi\|Anti-Turret]] (2 wings, 2 points each)		* Kappa/Lambda [[UEF Kentauroi\|Anti-Turret]] (2 wings, 2 points each)
	** What it says on the tin. Also good for disabling the ''Carthage''.		** What it says on the tin. Also good for disabling the ''Carthage''.
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	** Versatile heavy fighters armed with bombs, good for long range disabling and anti capital work.		** Versatile heavy fighters armed with bombs, good for long range disabling and anti capital work.
	* Chi/Phi [[UEB Durga\|Strike Bombers]] (2 wings, 5 points each)		* Chi/Phi [[UEB Durga\|Strike Bombers]] (2 wings, 5 points each)
	** Bombers armed with [[Sledgehammer]]~~, as good as it sounds~~.		** The big guns. Bombers armed with [[Sledgehammer]]s.
	* Xi Saturation [[UEF Uriel\|Gunships]] (3 points)		* Xi Saturation [[UEF Uriel\|Gunships]] (3 points)
	** ~~The big guns.~~ Same as Nu, but armed with [[Warhammer]] instead. Good for disabling and point defense saturation.		** Same as Nu, but armed with [[Warhammer]]s instead. Good for disabling and point defense saturation.
	* Balisong [[UEF Ainsarii\|Stealth]] (4 points)		* Balisong [[UEF Ainsarii\|Stealth]] (4 points)
	** Another Fedayeen wing of the ships you're flying right now. Good for stealth missions.		** Another Fedayeen wing of the ships you're flying right now. Good for stealth missions.
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	** Good for anti-capital strikes, but vulnerable to beam fire.		** Good for anti-capital strikes, but vulnerable to beam fire.

	Don't forget ~~that~~ you still have ~~the artillery frigates~~.		Don't forget to utilize the artillery frigates as well, if you still have them.

	The primary goal is to first disable, then mission-kill the ''Carthage''; dealing with other ships is secondary. Casualties will count in this and future missions, so take care with your strike wings; kill turrets on the ships first, then send in the heavy stuff to finish them off. If needed, make sure the skies are clear of enemy fighters and pull back (or pull out) damaged strike wings. If you stalled for too long, you may get an option to call in the Toutatis. If you wish to do so, make sure the Carthage is disabled.		The primary goal is to first disable, then mission-kill the ''Carthage''; dealing with other ships is secondary. Casualties will count in this and future missions, so take care with your strike wings; kill turrets on the ships first, then send in the heavy stuff to finish them off. If needed, make sure the skies are clear of enemy fighters and pull back (or pull out) damaged strike wings. If you stalled for too long, you may get an option to call in the ''Toutatis''. If you wish to do so, make sure the ''Carthage'' is disabled.

	When the ''Carthage'' drops below 10% or so, Admiral Lopez will surrender. You can either accept her surrender...or not. If you do, the ''Carthage'' stays behind while the corvettes (if they're still alive) jump out; if you don't, you commence fire until all ships are destroyed. Either way, attention quickly moves toward the station, which is refusing to surrender. Laporte decides to move the capture teams aboard and have them use the HoL nerve gas on the station personnel. After ~~a bit of~~ dialogue, you can either jump away or catch a bit more chatter as the transports dock and start the capture operation.		When the ''Carthage'' drops below 10% or so, Admiral Lopez will surrender. You can either accept her surrender...or not. If you do, the ''Carthage'' stays behind while the corvettes (if they're still alive) jump out; if you don't, you commence fire until all ships are destroyed. Either way, attention quickly moves toward the station, which is refusing to surrender. Laporte decides to move the capture teams aboard and have them use the HoL nerve gas on the station personnel. After some dialogue, you can either jump away or catch a bit more chatter as the transports dock and start the capture operation.

	==Notes==		==Notes==