Level 3: Heavy Weapons Training
| Level 3: Heavy Weapons Training | |
|---|---|
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| Designation | A3 |
| Type | Bomber |
| Date | 2681 |
| Location | Simulated |
| Disc | All |
| Fighter | Shrike (default) |
| Previous | Level 2: Defensive Strategies and Escorting |
| Next | Level 4: Kilrathi Fighter Gauntlet |
Level 3: Heavy Weapons 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
Heavy Weapons Training
Author: General James 'Paladin' Taggart
Overview: Familiarize yourself with the offensive capabilities of a Confederation bomber, using your missile ordnance against more agile Kilrathi fighters.
Bomber Melee Techniques
Capital Ship Attack Techniques
Bomber Ordnance Management
Instructor Comments: A bomber pilot's survival requires superior timing and knowledge of his craft's capabilities.
Wing Layout
Alpha Wing
Designation Pilot Ship Type Profile Notes Alpha 1 Player Shrike (default)
Mission Layout
NAV Base
- START
NAV 1
- ASTEROID FIELD
# Faction Ship Type Callsign Profile Notes 2 Kilrathi Dralthi IV Pilot Kilrathi wave 1 5 Kilrathi Dralthi IV Pilot Kilrathi wave 2 1 Kilrathi Vaktoth Pilot Kilrathi wave 2 1 Kilrathi Pelican Hrai Sihkag Kilrathi wave 2 1 Kilrathi Starbase Kilrathi
NAV 2
# Faction Ship Type Callsign Profile Notes 4 Kilrathi Dralthi IV Pilot Kilrathi 1 Kilrathi Vaktoth Pilot Kilrathi 1 Kilrathi Kamrani Kilrathi wave 1 1 Kilrathi Kamrani Kilrathi wave 2
Music
The music for this mission is Cobalt 60's Tones from the Sphere.
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Notes
- The Flight Instructor tells you to head to Nav 2 after you have destroyed the second wave of fighters. You will fail the mission if you do not also destroy the Hrai Sihkag.
- Ending: player jumps out.
Script
NAV Base
- Mission Start
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100035.wav Welcome to the TCS Midway combat simulator. This detail focuses on offensive maneuvers. 05100036.wav Intelligence reports show a small detachment of Kilrathi heavy fighters awaiting a transport jump at NAV 1. Autopilot to intercept them. Once you take care of the scout wing, await the Kilrathi transport. 05100037.wav If any of the scout wing manages to leave the sector, they will alert the incoming fleet and this offensive strike will be lost. Let none of the Kilrathi vessels escape!
NAV 1
- Objective Complete
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100038.wav Now, head to NAV 2. Engage Kilrathi fighters and corvettes. Again, let none escape.
Ending
- Mission Accomplished
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100039.wav Excellent work! Congratulations on completing this simulation detail.
- Mission Failed
Speaker Speech Download Transcript Instructor 05100040.wav Unfortunately, you have failed this mission. This concludes our simulation detail.
Origin's Official Guide to Wing Commander Prophecy
Level 3: Heavy Weapons Training
- Bomber Melee Techniques
- Capitol Ship Attack Techniques
- Bomber Ordinance Management
At the first NAV point of Level 3, you're greeted by a contingent of heavy Kilrathi fighters, awaiting the arrival of a Kilrathi transport. As you make your way to succeeding NAV points, encountering swarms of Kilrathi defending capital ships, you are tasked with properly managing your resources (under duress) in order to complete your objectives.
Keep one finger on your decoy button, as the simulated Kilrathi will be looking to slip a missile up your exhaust port given the slightest opportunity. Also, since you're piloting a much heavier craft than you are perhaps used to, you'll want to be constantly utilizing your afterburners so that the more nimble Kilrathi ships can't escape from you long enough to let their shields recharge.
Finally, don't be led into the vicinity of the large capital ships while you dogfight, or their large guns will tear you apart in a moment. Keep your distance until you're ready to let loose with your most damaging missiles, and then use your afterburners (and the Rear View camera) to avoid taking too much damage when you make bombing runs. As in the Level 2 mission, you have to be accurate as well as nimble in order to bring down the larger ships' shields and then destroy the big craft before they can recharge and negate the effect of your bombs.
Wing Commander Prophecy Hint Book
Level 3
BOMBER MELEE TECHNIQUES
CAPITAL SHIP ATTACK TECHNIQUES
BOMBER ORDINANCE MANAGEMENT
At the first NAV point of Level 3, you’ ll be greeted by a contingent of heavy Kilrathi fighters, awaiting the arrival of a Kilrathi transport to the area. As you make your way between the NAV points, encountering swarms of Kilrathi defending larger capital ships, you are tasked with properly managing your resources (under duress) in order to complete your objectives.
Be certain that you keep one finger on your Decoy button, as the cursed Kilrathi will be looking to slip a missile up your exhaust port given the slightest opportunity. Also, since you're piloting a much heavier craft than you are perhaps used to, you'll want to be constantly utilizing your Afterburners so that the more nimble Kilrathi ships can’t escape from you long enough to let their shields recharge.
Finally, don’t be led into the vicinity of the large capital ships while you dogfight, or their large guns will tear you apart ina moment. Keep your distance until you’re ready to let loose with some of your large missiles, and then use your afterburners (and the Rear View camera) to avoid taking too much damage when you make bombing runs. As in the Level 2 mission, you’ll have to be accurate as well as nimble in order to bring down the larger ships’ shields and then destroy the big craft before they can recharge, thereby wasting the effect of your missiles.
