T'lan Meth System, Mission 4b (421.5)

Briefing Intro: (Movie Filename -- 0930.WVE)

CAG: Thanks to new reconn... Thanks to new reconnaissance data, Tactical is now certain that a large enemy fleet is massing in this system. Undoubtedly, their prime target will be the Midway. Reports indicate the enemy hasn't spotted us yet, so we may have the element of surprise on our side. Let's get to work.
ICIS Text: The SWACS scans have confirmed a large alien fleet stationed in this area. Due to their heavy patrols in the area, they are aware of the Midway's presence; however, much of this fleet is still focused upon the blockade of E'loy. While the enemy attention is divided, the Midway will attempt a strike upon a carrier element of this fleet. Major Marshall's Bravo Wing will lead the primary assault upon the enemy carrier and its cruiser escort. Meanwhile, your Alpha Wing will lead a diversionary strike upon what appears to be an enemy resupply convoy. This attack should cause the carrier group to deploy some or all of its fighters to your area. You are to engage and destroy all enemy fighters, preventing them from assisting the carrier when the attack arrives. You may engage any other targets at your discretion. When your mission is completed, return to the Midway.

Briefing Exit: (Movie Filename -- 0940.WVE)

CAG: Now, I suspect what I'm about to say will rub some of you the wrong way. The squadron you are rendezvousing with is from one of Feudal Planets of Kilrathi Empire manned by the T'Agg A'Bren Clan.
Maniac: Oh great! Now were flying with the Cult of Sivar! Why don't we dig up Tolwyn, while we're at it?!
Hawk: Sir, you can't be serious! Those religious zealots have been raiding our colonies ever since we nuked Kilrah. They'd love to get another crack at us.
CAG: That will be quite enough out of you both! Unless you'd like to do your belly aching in the brig. Look around you. We don't have the luxury of picking and choosing our allies right now. We either work with the Cats or we die. Is that understood? Do it! Dismissed.

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

[Fly Mission, T'lan Meth 4b - Diversionary Strike]

[Midway]
<Stiletto> Its a shame we gotta miss the big show.
<Maestro> If we don't draw off enough of those fighters, that strike force won't have a prayer.
<Stiletto> And if the strike force bites it, you can bet the Midway will be the next target they hit.

[Nav 2]
<Maestro> Contact! Multiple targets!
<Stiletto> All right! Maestro, take your bomber and concentrate on the convoy. We'll tie up the escorts until the fighters arrive.
<Maestro> Roger that! Ok, boys: let's bag us a convoy!
<Stiletto> Heads up, people! Here comes the cavalry!
<Stiletto> All Panthers, break off and engage the inbound fighters!
<Stiletto> Midway, our friends have arrived. You're clear to start the party.
<Midway> Roger, Alpha Lead. Keep 'em busy for a while. We wouldn't want them to crash the party.

[Comms from other wing]
<Maniac> Ka-BOOM! Oh, baby! Yeah!
<Hawk> Yes! Look at 'em burn!
<Kilrathi> For my clan and Sivar, I claim my vengeance!

Landing Scene 1: Generic.

[Check Terminal]

Landing Scene 2: Generic.

If you win T'lan Meth 4b go to T'lan Meth 5.

If you lose T'lan Meth 4b go to Losing End Game 7.