The Sicilian Defense - Revision history

Androgeos Exeunt: /* Name Origin */ Truly a 400IQ move from the GTVA.

2022-04-17T10:49:34Z

Name Origin: Truly a 400IQ move from the GTVA.

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	The "''Sicilian Defense''" is an opening move in chess, where Black moves one of its off-center pawns forward in preparation for any possible attempt by White to secure control over the center of the board. This move is widely regarded as Black giving White the space to move its back row pieces forward, in exchange for Black being able to restrict (and thus dictate) where White can and should move its pieces around the board.		The "''Sicilian Defense''" is an opening move in chess, where Black moves one of its off-center pawns forward in preparation for any possible attempt by White to secure control over the center of the board. This move is widely regarded as Black giving White the space to move its back row pieces forward, in exchange for Black being able to restrict (and thus dictate) where White can and should move its pieces around the board.

	The name of this mission likely alludes to the GTVA's response to the NTF's sudden movement of most of its remaining ships towards the Knossos, which itself is alluded to in the name of the preceding mission ([[The King's Gambit]])~~. In~~ this ~~vein~~, the name of the following mission ([[Endgame]]) is also a allusion to chess, albeit to a stage in the game, not a move played by either side.		The name of this mission likely alludes to the GTVA's response to the NTF's sudden movement of most of its remaining ships towards the ''Knossos'', which itself is alluded to in the name of the preceding mission ([[The King's Gambit]]); in the context of this mission, the GTVA's objective of deploying smaller forces (note the deployment of only corvettes, and not destroyers, in this mission) to NTF rallying points is to dictate and reduce the number and type of NTF ships that make it through to the ''Knossos''.

			The name of the following mission ([[Endgame]]) is also an allusion to chess, albeit to a stage in the game and not a move played by either side.

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

Zonination: Added Objectives

2021-02-18T14:13:09Z

Added Objectives

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	The mission lets you fly fighters instead of bombers. The Perseus is recommended, but any ship that can engage fighters will do the job. The ''Vindicator'''s left-side beam turrets are severely damaged, so you can quickly get rid of them, and pay attention to fighters onwards. The ''Yoshimoto'', the ''Deimos'' that comes in after the ''Vindicator'' gets destroyed, will have time to fire one of its rear beams at the ''Hyksos''. Get rid of it and continue flying intercept. The last two warships—a ''Leviathan'' and an ''Aeolus''—won't be a threat to the ''Hyksos'' if you were fast enough. You can get a lot of kills in this mission, though not as much score as if you were flying bomber. Note that this tactic will require more time.		The mission lets you fly fighters instead of bombers. The Perseus is recommended, but any ship that can engage fighters will do the job. The ''Vindicator'''s left-side beam turrets are severely damaged, so you can quickly get rid of them, and pay attention to fighters onwards. The ''Yoshimoto'', the ''Deimos'' that comes in after the ''Vindicator'' gets destroyed, will have time to fire one of its rear beams at the ''Hyksos''. Get rid of it and continue flying intercept. The last two warships—a ''Leviathan'' and an ''Aeolus''—won't be a threat to the ''Hyksos'' if you were fast enough. You can get a lot of kills in this mission, though not as much score as if you were flying bomber. Note that this tactic will require more time.

			==Objectives==

			''(Objectives are viewable by pressing F4 and going to the Objectives tab)''

			* Primary Objectives:
			** Destroy rebel warships

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Androgeos Exeunt: /* Name Origin */ Formal name doesn't have "the" and S in defense is still correct. Also made the second paragraph mission-specific, rather than a copy-paste of what is mentioned in The King's Gambit and Endgame.

2020-06-25T15:20:43Z

Name Origin: Formal name doesn't have "the" and S in defense is still correct. Also made the second paragraph mission-specific, rather than a copy-paste of what is mentioned in The King's Gambit and Endgame.

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	==Name Origin==		==Name Origin==
	"''~~The~~ Sicilian ~~Defence~~''" is an opening move in chess, where Black moves one of its off-center pawns forward in preparation for any possible attempt by White to secure control over the center of the board. This move is widely regarded as Black giving White the space to move its back row pieces forward, in exchange for Black being able to restrict (and thus dictate) where White can and should move its pieces around the board.		The "''Sicilian Defense''" is an opening move in chess, where Black moves one of its off-center pawns forward in preparation for any possible attempt by White to secure control over the center of the board. This move is widely regarded as Black giving White the space to move its back row pieces forward, in exchange for Black being able to restrict (and thus dictate) where White can and should move its pieces around the board.

	The name of this mission, ~~as well~~ the ~~missions immediately~~ preceding ([[The King's Gambit]]) ~~and~~ following it ([[Endgame]]), ~~likely alludes~~ to the ~~drastic movements of NTF forces, and the GTVA's response to said movements~~, ~~as the [[NTF Rebellion]] draws to~~ a ~~close~~.		The name of this mission likely alludes to the GTVA's response to the NTF's sudden movement of most of its remaining ships towards the Knossos, which itself is alluded to in the name of the preceding mission ([[The King's Gambit]]). In this vein, the name of the following mission ([[Endgame]]) is also a allusion to chess, albeit to a stage in the game, not a move played by either side.

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

Androgeos Exeunt: /* Name Origin */ Rhymes' interpretation of this move on Discord makes it look like an Alliance masterstroke.

2020-06-24T09:37:56Z

Name Origin: Rhymes' interpretation of this move on Discord makes it look like an Alliance masterstroke.

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	==Name Origin==		==Name Origin==
	"''The Sicilian Defence''" is an opening move in chess, where Black moves one of its off-center pawns forward in preparation for any possible attempt by White to secure control over the center of the board. ~~The name of this mission,~~ as ~~well~~ the ~~missions immediately preceding~~ (~~[[The King's Gambit]])~~ and ~~following it ([[Endgame]]~~)~~, likely alludes to the drastic movements of NTF forces,~~ and the ~~GTVA's response to said movements, as the [[NTF Rebellion]] draws to a close~~.		"''The Sicilian Defence''" is an opening move in chess, where Black moves one of its off-center pawns forward in preparation for any possible attempt by White to secure control over the center of the board. This move is widely regarded as Black giving White the space to move its back row pieces forward, in exchange for Black being able to restrict (and thus dictate) where White can and should move its pieces around the board.

	~~Rather interestingly~~, the ~~Sicilian Defence is~~ '~~'not'' a typical~~ (~~or optimal~~) response to a ~~King's Gambit~~.		The name of this mission, as well the missions immediately preceding ([[The King's Gambit]]) and following it ([[Endgame]]), likely alludes to the drastic movements of NTF forces, and the GTVA's response to said movements, as the [[NTF Rebellion]] draws to a close.

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

Androgeos Exeunt: /* Name Origin */ US spelling for "centre"

2020-06-24T09:09:01Z

Name Origin: US spelling for "centre"

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	==Name Origin==		==Name Origin==
	"''The Sicilian Defence''" is an opening move in chess, where Black moves one of its off-~~centre~~ pawns forward in preparation for any possible attempt by White to secure control over the ~~centre~~ of the board. The name of this mission, as well the missions immediately preceding ([[The King's Gambit]]) and following it ([[Endgame]]), likely alludes to the drastic movements of NTF forces, and the GTVA's response to said movements, as the [[NTF Rebellion]] draws to a close.		"''The Sicilian Defence''" is an opening move in chess, where Black moves one of its off-center pawns forward in preparation for any possible attempt by White to secure control over the center of the board. The name of this mission, as well the missions immediately preceding ([[The King's Gambit]]) and following it ([[Endgame]]), likely alludes to the drastic movements of NTF forces, and the GTVA's response to said movements, as the [[NTF Rebellion]] draws to a close.

	Rather interestingly, the Sicilian Defence is ''not'' a typical (or optimal) response to a King's Gambit.		Rather interestingly, the Sicilian Defence is ''not'' a typical (or optimal) response to a King's Gambit.

Androgeos Exeunt: Added Name Origin

2020-06-24T09:07:19Z

Added Name Origin

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	* As with the [[FreeSpace 2 Vasudan Ship Database#GVCv Khenmu\|GVCv ''Khenmu'']] in [[Slaying Ravana]], the ''Hyksos'' brings its excellent flak and beam cover into battle, though in this mission there are too many threats to simply sit back and watch. The problem here is that the ''Hyksos'' stands a serious chance of being destroyed by the ''Vindicator''. To prevent this, take out some of the ''Vindicator'''s portside heavy beam turrets.		* As with the [[FreeSpace 2 Vasudan Ship Database#GVCv Khenmu\|GVCv ''Khenmu'']] in [[Slaying Ravana]], the ''Hyksos'' brings its excellent flak and beam cover into battle, though in this mission there are too many threats to simply sit back and watch. The problem here is that the ''Hyksos'' stands a serious chance of being destroyed by the ''Vindicator''. To prevent this, take out some of the ''Vindicator'''s portside heavy beam turrets.
	* There's no reward for successfully protecting the ''Hyksos''.		* There's no reward for successfully protecting the ''Hyksos''.

			==Name Origin==
			"''The Sicilian Defence''" is an opening move in chess, where Black moves one of its off-centre pawns forward in preparation for any possible attempt by White to secure control over the centre of the board. The name of this mission, as well the missions immediately preceding ([[The King's Gambit]]) and following it ([[Endgame]]), likely alludes to the drastic movements of NTF forces, and the GTVA's response to said movements, as the [[NTF Rebellion]] draws to a close.

			Rather interestingly, the Sicilian Defence is ''not'' a typical (or optimal) response to a King's Gambit.

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

Dwlnetnl: Add QuantumDelta and TheOneTrueRenairen videos.

2013-03-30T13:59:42Z

Add QuantumDelta and TheOneTrueRenairen videos.

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Androgeos Exeunt: /* Notes */ The Hyksos doesn't need saving, it needs protecting. There's a difference.

2010-05-09T14:50:23Z

Notes: The Hyksos doesn't need saving, it needs protecting. There's a difference.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* As with the [[FreeSpace 2 Vasudan Ship Database#GVCv Khenmu\|GVCv ''Khenmu'']] in [[Slaying Ravana]], the ''Hyksos'' brings its excellent flak and beam cover into battle, though in this mission there are too many threats to simply sit back and watch. The problem here is that the ''Hyksos'' stands a serious chance of being destroyed by the ''Vindicator''. To prevent this, take out some of the ''Vindicator'''s portside heavy beam turrets.		* As with the [[FreeSpace 2 Vasudan Ship Database#GVCv Khenmu\|GVCv ''Khenmu'']] in [[Slaying Ravana]], the ''Hyksos'' brings its excellent flak and beam cover into battle, though in this mission there are too many threats to simply sit back and watch. The problem here is that the ''Hyksos'' stands a serious chance of being destroyed by the ''Vindicator''. To prevent this, take out some of the ''Vindicator'''s portside heavy beam turrets.
	* There's no reward for ~~saving~~ the ''Hyksos''.		* There's no reward for successfully protecting the ''Hyksos''.

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

TopAce: /* Notes */ "There's no reward for saving the Hyksos"

2010-05-04T18:52:07Z

Notes: "There's no reward for saving the Hyksos"

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* As with the [[FreeSpace 2 Vasudan Ship Database#GVCv Khenmu\|GVCv ''Khenmu'']] in [[Slaying Ravana]], the ''Hyksos'' brings its excellent flak and beam cover into battle, though in this mission there are too many threats to simply sit back and watch. The problem here is that the ''Hyksos'' stands a serious chance of being destroyed by the ''Vindicator''. To prevent this, take out some of the ''Vindicator'''s portside heavy beam turrets.		* As with the [[FreeSpace 2 Vasudan Ship Database#GVCv Khenmu\|GVCv ''Khenmu'']] in [[Slaying Ravana]], the ''Hyksos'' brings its excellent flak and beam cover into battle, though in this mission there are too many threats to simply sit back and watch. The problem here is that the ''Hyksos'' stands a serious chance of being destroyed by the ''Vindicator''. To prevent this, take out some of the ''Vindicator'''s portside heavy beam turrets.
			* There's no reward for saving the ''Hyksos''.

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

TopAce: /* Walkthrough */

2010-05-04T18:50:31Z

Walkthrough

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	If the ''Hyksos'' is destroyed, the [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#GTCv Diomedes\|GTCv ''Diomedes'']], a [[GTCv Deimos\|''Deimos''-class corvette]], will jump in. Also note that if any of the NTF warships are able to escape, the mission will be aborted immediately.		If the ''Hyksos'' is destroyed, the [[FreeSpace 2 Terran Ship Database#GTCv Diomedes\|GTCv ''Diomedes'']], a [[GTCv Deimos\|''Deimos''-class corvette]], will jump in. Also note that if any of the NTF warships are able to escape, the mission will be aborted immediately.

	The mission lets you fly fighters instead of bombers. The Perseus is recommended, but any ship that can engage fighters will do the job. The ''Vindicator'''s left-side beam turrets are severely damaged, so you can quickly get rid of them, and pay attention to fighters onwards. The ''~~Yakamura~~'', the ''Deimos'' that comes in after the ''Vindicator'' gets destroyed, will have time to fire one of its rear beams at the ''Hyksos''. Get rid of it and continue flying intercept. The last two warships—a ''Leviathan'' and an ''Aeolus''—won't be a threat to the ''Hyksos'' if you were fast enough. You can get a lot of kills in this mission, though not as much score as if you were flying bomber.		The mission lets you fly fighters instead of bombers. The Perseus is recommended, but any ship that can engage fighters will do the job. The ''Vindicator'''s left-side beam turrets are severely damaged, so you can quickly get rid of them, and pay attention to fighters onwards. The ''Yoshimoto'', the ''Deimos'' that comes in after the ''Vindicator'' gets destroyed, will have time to fire one of its rear beams at the ''Hyksos''. Get rid of it and continue flying intercept. The last two warships—a ''Leviathan'' and an ''Aeolus''—won't be a threat to the ''Hyksos'' if you were fast enough. You can get a lot of kills in this mission, though not as much score as if you were flying bomber. Note that this tactic will require more time.

	==Notes==		==Notes==