T'lan Meth System, Mission 3a (418.0)

Briefing Intro: Generic Opening #3

ICIS Text: Using a limited encryption key contained in the captured jamming device, our Science and Engineering Divisions have been able to obtain valuable intelligence concerning alien operations in this system. Enemy forces have captured the Kilrathi starbase at Dula Seven and converted it to an advance staging base for their fleet. A significant portion of that fleet occupies a position between the Midway and the starbase. Until Confed HQ can respond to our distress message, we must continue to gather as much information as possible. To do so, an SWACS will be deployed to perform a more thorough scan of the system. Your Alpha Wing will conduct a standard 3-point patrol, with orders to engage and destroy any enemy ships encountered and prevent any interference with the scanning operation. When your patrol is complete, return to the Midway.

Briefing Exit: Generic Opening #3

Takeoff Scene: Panther (Movie Filename -- 2541.WVE)

[Fly Mission, T'lan Meth 3a - Perimeter Sweep]

[Midway]
<Maestro> Ah... nothing like a nice, quiet patrol.

[Nav 1]
<Midway> Abort your present mission and proceed to NAV point two. We are updating your NAV map now. Locate and defend SWACS flight at all costs, then escort SWACS back to the Midway via NAV 3.

[Nav 2]
<SWACS> Sure glad you guys showed up.

[Save SWACS]
<SWACS> Guess we owe you boys a steak dinner. Thanks.

[SWACS destroyed]
<Midway> It's going to make it a little harder to get information back without that SWACS. Next time, bring it home. You're cleared.

[Check Terminal]

Landing Scene 2: Generic.

If you win T'lan Meth 3a go to T'lan Meth 4a.

If you lose T'lan Meth 3a go to T'lan Meth 4b.