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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	As this mission ends with a red-alert—meaning no debriefing—it also means good news if you want to cheat. Non-debriefing missions have no [[cheats\|cheat]] check at mission post mortem, so this means ''all'' cheats are "allowed". If you feel like having [[Shivan Super Laser]]s in this one, go right ahead.		As this mission ends with a red-alert—meaning no debriefing—it also means good news if you want to cheat. Non-debriefing missions have no [[cheats\|cheat]] check at mission post mortem, so this means ''all'' cheats are "allowed". If you feel like having [[Shivan Super Laser]]s in this one, go right ahead. (Vanilla FreeSpace 1 only)

	You get a [[Awardable Medals\|Legion of Merit]] for destroying the Zenith. However, since this is a red-alert, no debriefing takes place and you never actually get the medal. Also, if you fail to destroy the ''Zenith'' after about 10 minutes, the mission red-alert out normally as if you did.		You get a [[Awardable Medals\|Legion of Merit]] for destroying the Zenith. However, since this is a red-alert, no debriefing takes place and you never actually get the medal. Also, if you fail to destroy the ''Zenith'' after about 10 minutes, the mission red-alert out normally as if you did.

Black Wolf at 01:48, 9 April 2014

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	*SC ''Zenith''		*SC ''Zenith''
	*PVC ''Benedict'' ([[Hammer of Light]])		*PVC ''Benedict'' ([[Hammer of Light]])

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TopAce: onboard and on board

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onboard and on board

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	:''The following transmission was picked up by the Terran listening outpost in the Beta Aquilae system.''		:''The following transmission was picked up by the Terran listening outpost in the Beta Aquilae system.''

	:''" are a group of Vasudan refugees seeking the assistance of any Terran ships. We were ~~onboard~~ a Vasudan science outpost when it was destroyed by the Shivans. We managed to land on this uncharted planet when our escape pod lost power. It's uninhabited, but we uncovered the remains of an ancient civilization. They were neither Terran nor Vasudan nor Shivan.''		:''" are a group of Vasudan refugees seeking the assistance of any Terran ships. We were on board a Vasudan science outpost when it was destroyed by the Shivans. We managed to land on this uncharted planet when our escape pod lost power. It's uninhabited, but we uncovered the remains of an ancient civilization. They were neither Terran nor Vasudan nor Shivan.''

	:'''Transmission Continued'''<br>		:'''Transmission Continued'''<br>

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Notable ships present

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	==Notable ships present==		==Notable ships present==
	*SC Zenith		*SC ''Zenith''
	*PVC (~~HoL~~) ~~Benedict~~		*PVC ''Benedict'' ([[Hammer of Light]])
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TopAce: /* Notes */

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	As this mission ends with a ~~Red Alert -~~- meaning no debriefing -- it also means good news ~~for ''really'' cheap players~~. Non-debriefing missions have no [[cheats\|cheat]] check at mission post mortem, so this means ''all'' cheats are "allowed". If you feel like having [[Shivan Super Laser]]s in this one, go right ahead.		As this mission ends with a red-alert—meaning no debriefing—it also means good news if you want to cheat. Non-debriefing missions have no [[cheats\|cheat]] check at mission post mortem, so this means ''all'' cheats are "allowed". If you feel like having [[Shivan Super Laser]]s in this one, go right ahead.

	You get a Legion of Merit for destroying the Zenith. However, since this is a red-alert, no debriefing takes place and you never actually get the medal. Also, if you fail to destroy the Zenith after about 10 minutes, the mission red-alert out normally as if you did.		You get a [[Awardable Medals\|Legion of Merit]] for destroying the Zenith. However, since this is a red-alert, no debriefing takes place and you never actually get the medal. Also, if you fail to destroy the ''Zenith'' after about 10 minutes, the mission red-alert out normally as if you did.

	==Notable ships present==		==Notable ships present==

TopAce: /* Walkthrough */

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Walkthrough

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	:''After you have completed these tasks, stand by for further orders. Good luck, Alpha 1.''		:''After you have completed these tasks, stand by for further orders. Good luck, Alpha 1.''
	==Walkthrough==		==Walkthrough==
	This mission involves three wings out of four, almost a whole squadron. By default Alpha wing consists of [[GTF Ulysses\|Ulysses]] class space superiority fighters, armed with [[GTW Prometheus\|Prometheus]] and [[GTW Avenger\|Avenger]] cannons and 40 [[GTM Hornet\|Hornet]]s. Beta consists of [[GTB Medusa\|Medusa]] bombers, armed with [[GTW Avenger\|Avenger]] cannons, 5 [[GTM Stiletto\|Stilleto]]s, 5 [[GTM Synaptic\|Synaptic]] anti-fighter bombs and 5 [[GTM Tsunami\|Tsunami]]s. Gamma consists of [[GTF Hercules\|~~Herc~~]] heavy assault fighters, outfitted with [[GTW Banshee\|Banshee]] lasers, [[GTW Disruptor\|Disruptor]] cannons, 15 [[GTM Interceptor]] secondary missiles and 5 [[GTM Phoenix V\|Phoenix]] anti-bomber missiles.<br>		This mission involves three wings out of four, almost a whole squadron. By default Alpha wing consists of ''[[GTF Ulysses\|Ulysses]]''-class space superiority fighters, armed with [[GTW Prometheus\|Prometheus]] and [[GTW Avenger\|Avenger]] cannons and 40 [[GTM Hornet\|Hornet]]s. Beta consists of [[GTB Medusa\|Medusa]] bombers, armed with [[GTW Avenger\|Avenger]] cannons, 5 [[GTM Stiletto\|Stilleto]]s, 5 [[GTM Synaptic\|Synaptic]] anti-fighter bombs and 5 [[GTM Tsunami\|Tsunami]]s. Gamma consists of ''[[GTF Hercules\|Hercules]]''-class heavy assault fighters, outfitted with [[GTW Banshee\|Banshee]] lasers, [[GTW Disruptor\|Disruptor]] cannons, 15 [[GTM Interceptor]] secondary missiles and 5 [[GTM Phoenix V\|Phoenix]] anti-bomber missiles.<br>

	As a space superiority fighter your job in this mission is to engage the Shivan interceptors before they threaten Beta ~~wings~~ bombers or Gamma ~~wings~~ heavy fighters. Initially the [[SF Dragon\|Dragon]]s are your primary concern. If you can, hit them at long range with your secondaries. After the initial clash is over, locate Gamma wing and fly escort. Gamma will attempt to destroy the SC Zenith's communications subsystem, although you can accomplish this easily yourself if they fail. You have several minutes to destroy it before some Scorpions begin to arrive. Oddly enough, if you destroy the comms after they've already arrived, the Scorpions will warp out.		As a space superiority fighter, your job in this mission is to engage the Shivan interceptors before they threaten Beta wing's bombers or Gamma wing's heavy fighters. Initially the [[SF Dragon\|Dragon]]s are your primary concern. If you can, hit them at long range with your secondaries. After the initial clash is over, locate Gamma wing and fly escort. Gamma will attempt to destroy the SC ''Zenith'''s communications subsystem, although you can accomplish this easily yourself if they fail. You have several minutes to destroy it before some Scorpions begin to arrive. Oddly enough, if you destroy the comms after they've already arrived, the Scorpions will warp out.

	Eventually a Hammer of Light cruiser, the [[GVC Aten]] class Benedict will jump in some distance from your position, along with a wing of [[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]] class space superiority fighters. Abandon your position and focus taking out as many of the [[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]]s as possible before they reach your squadron. Keep in mind the ~~[[GVF Thoth\|~~Thoth]] has twice the firepower of your ~~[[GTF~~ Ulysses]], so use caution on your approach.		Eventually a Hammer of Light cruiser, the [[GVC Aten\|PVC ''Aten'']]-class ''Benedict'' will jump in some distance from your position, along with a wing of ''[[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]]''-class space superiority fighters. Abandon your position and focus taking out as many of the [[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]]s as possible before they reach your squadron. Keep in mind the Thoth has twice the firepower of your Ulysses, so use caution on your approach.

	When the Zenith ''finally'' goes down, order Beta wing to attack the PVC Benedict. If Beta wing is eliminated, order Gamma to do it. If Gamma wing is eliminated at this point, the mission is forfeit. Before the Benedict goes down, rearm. The next mission is a Red Alert.		When the ''Zenith'' ''finally'' goes down, order Beta wing to attack the PVC ''Benedict''. If Beta wing is eliminated, order Gamma to do it. If Gamma wing is eliminated at this point, the mission is forfeit. Before the ''Benedict'' goes down, rearm. The next mission is a Red Alert.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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Mustang19: fixes

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	This mission involves three wings out of four, almost a whole squadron. By default Alpha wing consists of [[GTF Ulysses\|Ulysses]] class space superiority fighters, armed with [[GTW Prometheus\|Prometheus]] and [[GTW Avenger\|Avenger]] cannons and 40 [[GTM Hornet\|Hornet]]s. Beta consists of [[GTB Medusa\|Medusa]] bombers, armed with [[GTW Avenger\|Avenger]] cannons, 5 [[GTM Stiletto\|Stilleto]]s, 5 [[GTM Synaptic\|Synaptic]] anti-fighter bombs and 5 [[GTM Tsunami\|Tsunami]]s. Gamma consists of [[GTF Hercules\|Herc]] heavy assault fighters, outfitted with [[GTW Banshee\|Banshee]] lasers, [[GTW Disruptor\|Disruptor]] cannons, 15 [[GTM Interceptor]] secondary missiles and 5 [[GTM Phoenix V\|Phoenix]] anti-bomber missiles.<br>		This mission involves three wings out of four, almost a whole squadron. By default Alpha wing consists of [[GTF Ulysses\|Ulysses]] class space superiority fighters, armed with [[GTW Prometheus\|Prometheus]] and [[GTW Avenger\|Avenger]] cannons and 40 [[GTM Hornet\|Hornet]]s. Beta consists of [[GTB Medusa\|Medusa]] bombers, armed with [[GTW Avenger\|Avenger]] cannons, 5 [[GTM Stiletto\|Stilleto]]s, 5 [[GTM Synaptic\|Synaptic]] anti-fighter bombs and 5 [[GTM Tsunami\|Tsunami]]s. Gamma consists of [[GTF Hercules\|Herc]] heavy assault fighters, outfitted with [[GTW Banshee\|Banshee]] lasers, [[GTW Disruptor\|Disruptor]] cannons, 15 [[GTM Interceptor]] secondary missiles and 5 [[GTM Phoenix V\|Phoenix]] anti-bomber missiles.<br>

	As a space superiority fighter your job in this mission is to engage the Shivan interceptors before they threaten Beta wings bombers or Gamma wings heavy fighters. Initially the [[SF Dragon\|Dragon]]s are your primary concern. If you can, hit them at long range with your secondaries. After the initial clash is over, locate Gamma wing and fly escort~~. Order Alpha 2 to guard Gamma wing and the rest of Alpha to guard Beta wing~~. Gamma will ~~then~~ attempt to destroy the SC Zenith's communications subsystem. ~~As a space superiority fighter you won't be able~~ to ~~lay down as much firepower as the [[GTF Hercules\|Hercs]] are going~~ to, ~~but it is advicable~~ you ~~assist, if possible. Keep an eye on Beta~~'~~s status monitors. If they start flashing~~, ~~prioritize Beta~~.~~<br><br>~~		As a space superiority fighter your job in this mission is to engage the Shivan interceptors before they threaten Beta wings bombers or Gamma wings heavy fighters. Initially the [[SF Dragon\|Dragon]]s are your primary concern. If you can, hit them at long range with your secondaries. After the initial clash is over, locate Gamma wing and fly escort. Gamma will attempt to destroy the SC Zenith's communications subsystem, although you can accomplish this easily yourself if they fail. You have several minutes to destroy it before some Scorpions begin to arrive. Oddly enough, if you destroy the comms after they've already arrived, the Scorpions will warp out.

	~~If Gamma fails to destroy~~ the ~~communications subsystem~~, ~~order Beta's heavy bombers to deal~~ with the ~~Zenith'~~s ~~communications~~. ~~The subsystem must be destroyed or~~ the ~~mission gets much more difficult. Just stick near~~ the ~~Zenith and destroy interceptors as they jump in~~.~~<br>~~		Eventually a Hammer of Light cruiser, the [[GVC Aten]] class Benedict will jump in some distance from your position, along with a wing of [[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]] class space superiority fighters. Abandon your position and focus taking out as many of the [[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]]s as possible before they reach your squadron. Keep in mind the [[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]] has twice the firepower of your [[GTF Ulysses]], so use caution on your approach.

	~~Eventually a Hammer of Light cruiser~~, the ~~[[GVC Aten]] class~~ Benedict ~~will jump in some distance from your position~~, ~~along with a~~ wing ~~of [[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]] class space superiority fighters. Abandon your position and focus on trying to take out as many of~~ the ~~[[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]]s as possible before they reach your squadron~~. ~~Keep in mind~~ the ~~[[GVF Thoth\|Thoth]] has twice the firepower of your [[GTF Ulysses]]~~, ~~so use caution on your approach~~.~~<br>~~		When the Zenith ''finally'' goes down, order Beta wing to attack the PVC Benedict. If Beta wing is eliminated, order Gamma to do it. If Gamma wing is eliminated at this point, the mission is forfeit. Before the Benedict goes down, rearm. The next mission is a Red Alert.

	When the Zenith ''finally'' goes down, order Beta wing to attack the PVC Benedict. If Beta wing is eliminated, order Gamma to do it. If Gamma wing is eliminated at this point, the mission is forfeit. Before the Benedict goes down, rearm. The next mission is a Red Alert mission.
	==Notes==		==Notes==
	As this mission ends with a Red Alert -- meaning no debriefing -- it also means good news for ''really'' cheap players. Non-debriefing missions have no [[cheats\|cheat]] check at mission post mortem, so this means ''all'' cheats are "allowed". If you feel like having [[Shivan Super Laser]]s in this one, go right ahead.		As this mission ends with a Red Alert -- meaning no debriefing -- it also means good news for ''really'' cheap players. Non-debriefing missions have no [[cheats\|cheat]] check at mission post mortem, so this means ''all'' cheats are "allowed". If you feel like having [[Shivan Super Laser]]s in this one, go right ahead.

			You get a Legion of Merit for destroying the Zenith. However, since this is a red-alert, no debriefing takes place and you never actually get the medal. Also, if you fail to destroy the Zenith after about 10 minutes, the mission red-alert out normally as if you did.

	==Notable ships present==		==Notable ships present==

Selectah: /* Notes */

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Notes

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	When the Zenith ''finally'' goes down, order Beta wing to attack the PVC Benedict. If Beta wing is eliminated, order Gamma to do it. If Gamma wing is eliminated at this point, the mission is forfeit. Before the Benedict goes down, rearm. The next mission is a Red Alert mission.		When the Zenith ''finally'' goes down, order Beta wing to attack the PVC Benedict. If Beta wing is eliminated, order Gamma to do it. If Gamma wing is eliminated at this point, the mission is forfeit. Before the Benedict goes down, rearm. The next mission is a Red Alert mission.
	==Notes==		==Notes==
	As this mission ends with a Red Alert -- meaning no debriefing -- it also means good news for ''really'' cheap players. Non-debriefing missions have no cheat check at mission post mortem, so this means ''all'' cheats are "allowed". If you feel like having Shivan Super ~~Lasers~~ in this one, go right ahead.		As this mission ends with a Red Alert -- meaning no debriefing -- it also means good news for ''really'' cheap players. Non-debriefing missions have no [[cheats\|cheat]] check at mission post mortem, so this means ''all'' cheats are "allowed". If you feel like having [[Shivan Super Laser]]s in this one, go right ahead.

	==Notable ships present==		==Notable ships present==

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