Level 0: Basic Flight Training
| Level 0: Basic Flight Training | |
|---|---|
| |
| Designation | A0 |
| Type | NAV Point Sweep |
| Date | 2681 |
| Location | Simulated |
| Disc | All |
| Fighter | Piranha (default) |
| Other Wings | Vampires |
| Other Friendly Ships | Instructor, TCS Midway, TCA Base |
| Next | Level 1: Basic Offensive Strategies |
Level 0: Basic Flight Training is a simulator mission in Wing Commander Prophecy. It can be accessed through the "Run Simulator" option in the Rec Room as soon as the game is started.
Mission Description
Basic Flight Training
Author: Commodore Christopher 'Maverick' Blair
Overview: Follow your instructor's orders to gain familiarity with your Confederation fighter craft, controls, and its basic weaponry.
Afterurners and Speed Control
NAV Poitns and Auto Pilot<r>
Weapons, Targeting, and Target Tracking
Instructor Comments: In the interest of teaching the value of humility, I welcome all hot-dog pilots to try their luck.
Wing Layout
Alpha Wing
Designation Pilot Ship Type Profile Notes Alpha 1 Player Piranha (default)
Other Wings
Designation Pilot Ship Type Profile Notes Vampire (E) Black Widow NAV 4 Vampire (E) Black Widow NAV 4 Vampire (E) Black Widow NAV 4 Vampire (E) Black Widow NAV 4
Other Friendly Ships
Designation Pilot Ship Type Profile Notes Instructor Seahawk NAV 4 TCS Midway Midway NAV 4 TCA Base Starbase NAV Base
Mission Layout
NAV Base, NAV 1 & NAV 2
- START
- ASTEROID FIELD
- JUMP POINT
# Faction Ship Type Callsign Profile Notes 1 Kilrathi Dralthi IV Hrai Hhallas wave 1; spawns if you approach within 6,500 klicks of TCS Base; attempts to jump out 4 Kilrathi Vaktoth Hrai Hhallas wave 2 1 Neutral Jump Buoy spawns when you stop; jumps out when approach within 20 klicks 1 Kirathi Jump Buoy Kilrathi spawns after the neutral jump buoy jumps out
NAV 3
- JUMP POINT
# Faction Ship Type Callsign Profile Notes 1 Kilrathi Dralthi IV Kilrathi spawns when you stop 2 Kilrathi Dralthi IV Kilrathi spawns if you destroy the first Dralthi in between 10 and 20 seconds 2 Kilrathi Vaktoth Kilrathi spawns if you destroy the first Dralthi in under 10 seconds 1 Kilrathi Starbase Hrai Hhallas Kilrathi
NAV 4
# Faction Ship Type Callsign Profile Notes 3 Kilrathi Dralthi IV Kilrathi
Easter Egg
This mission includes an unusual Easter egg which may be what Blair is referring to in the description. If you approach the TCA Base within 6,500 meters then a Dralthi flown by "Hrai Hhallas" spawns. It ignores you and attempts to jump out. If you destroy the Dralthi then you are attacked by a second wave of four Vaktoth also flown by "Hrai Hhallas" spawn. This Easter Egg was reported in the March 1998 issue of PC Soluces (issue 15) and the June 1998 issue of Micro Mania (issue 41), though these incorrectly claim you must destroy the base rather than just approach it. This is referred to as the Cleaning Crew Easter Egg in the game's files.
Music
The music for this mission is Cobalt 60's Prophecy.
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Notes
- The starting point, NAV 1 and NAV 2 are all very close
- The flight instructor describes 'NAV buoys' but he is referring to the HUD display; this is confusing since jump buoys then appear as the drone targets.
- You can destroy the second jump buoy in any way you want but you must follow the instructions about full guns before the mission will continue.
- The type and pilot of the Hrai Hhallas starbase are reversed so it reads "Hrai Hhallas: Starbase" when targetted.
- Ending: player lands on the TCS Midway.
Script
NAV Base
- Mission Start
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100000.wav Welcome to the TCS Midway combat simulator. This system is comprised of several training details for Confed Academy pilots of varying levels of experience. 05100001.wav This first mission encompasses basic flight and fighting tactics. The white arrow on your forward view is pointing to the first navigation buoy. Turn your ship to face this NAV point. Once it is in front of you, the NAV point should appear as a white cross. Fly to within 100 klicks of the buoy.
NAV 1
- Objective Complete
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100002.wav Good. Now, turn your ship to face NAV point two. You will, again, need to fly to within 100 klicks of the NAV buoy. Since it is a bit farther away, use your AFTERBURNERS to increase your speed.
NAV 2
- Arrival
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100003.wav Excellent. Now, stop your ship. Use the minus key to decrease your set speed to zero. When you stop, we'll do some basic target practice. 05100004.wav There is now a target nearby. Use the T key to select this target. Watch for changes in your 'Heads Up Display.' The selected target will appear, along with sensor data, such as alignment, range, shield strength and armor level. 05100005.wav The cursor in the center of your forward view will point you towards the target. Turn your ship to face the target and increase your speed to close in. Get within 20 klicks of the target.
- Objective Complete
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100006.wav Here is a new target. Use T to select it, and then use the L key to LOCK the target. Target lock will engage the Inertial Target Tracking System as well as an advanced sensor package which will allow you to identify the contents of cargo boxes. 05100007.wav Using your ship's weapons, destroy this buoy. Press G to cycle through available guns. Press F to select FULL GUNS. Use the trigger on your joystick or the SPACEBAR on your keyboard to open fire.
- Objective Complete
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100008.wav The next NAV point is more than a hundred thousand klicks away. Flying manually to this point can take a very long time. To avoid this use the AUTOPILOT feature. Press A when you see the AUTO light and your ship will fly automatically to NAV 3.
General
- Reminders
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100013.wav Use the minus key repeatedly to bring your ship to a complete stop. Instructor 05100014.wav Approach the drone to begin combat training. Instructor 05100015.wav Face the NAV buoy and fly to within 100 klicks of it to continue this mission.
Origin's Official Guide to Wing Commander Prophecy
Level 0: Basic Flight Training
- Afterburners and Speed Control
- NAV Points and Autopilot
- Weapons, Targeting and Target Tracking
Basic Training is a straightforward exercise meant to familiarize pilots with the basics of navigation and combat technology. Follow your instructor's directions from each NAV buoy, engaging the relatively tame enemy ships along the way. Get used to using the small green diamond that appears near a target ship (the ITTS reticle). By firing at the green diamond, instead of directly at the enemy ship you have targeted, you can effectively lead the enemy vessel.
Wingmen
| (Sim Pilot 4) | (Sim Pilot 5) | ||||
| Fighter | Piranha | Fighter | Piranha | ||
| Loyalty | 2 | Loyalty | 4 | ||
| Verbosity | 2 | Verbosity | 4 | ||
| Flying | 2 | Flying | 2 | ||
| Gunnery | 2 | Gunnery | 2 | ||
| Ejection | 2 | Ejection | 4 | ||
Wing Commander Prophecy Hint Book
Level 0
AFTERBURNERS AND SPEED CONTROL
NAV POINTS AND AUTOPILOT
WEAPONS, TARGETING AND TARGET TRACKING
The Level 0 training mission is a straightforward exercise meant to familiarize pilots with the most basic of the ship’s navigation and combat technology. Follow your instructor’s direction from each NAV buoy, engaging the relatively tame enemy ships along the way. Get used to using the small green diamond that appears near a Locked Target. By angling your shots towards the green diamond, instead of directly at an enemy ship, you can effectively lead the enemy vessel.
Using your afterburners to make a quick exit can help to diffuse the most dangerous situations.
