Title:		 TIE Fighter: Battle for Honor
Missions:	 5
Medal:		 Medal of Loyalty
Authors:	 David Wessman and David Maxwell of Peregrine Software.

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Briefings:
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Mission 1:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Your objective is to demonstrate your superior flying skill by clearing a minefield in an unshielded craft. Your two wingmen will be along to observe only.You will face a number of Type 1 Mines.  These should not present a pilot of your skill with any real difficulty."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Do as your commander orders, but remain alert for the unexpected.  This mission puts you at unnecessary risk.  We believe you may be in danger.  If so, do not hesitate to call for reinforcements.  We have made special arrangements."


Mission 2:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Your objective is to locate Admiral Harkov.  His task force must now rely on the Rebels for supplies.  All available Assault Gunboats are being sent into this sector for the task of tracking down his defecting fleet.
All Rebelbases and supply caches which have been located by this effort are to be attacked. Work closely with you wingmen as it will be a "target rich" environment."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Inspect all supply containers so we can determine what items are critical for Harkov's fleet."


Mission 3:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"The objective is to interdict a supply convoy before it can reach the safety of the Rebel platform and Harkov's Star Destroyer. 

For this mission your craft has been loaded with a special heavy warhead armament of 8 rockets.
Remember that rockets have poor tracking and homing ability. They are best used against stationary or very slowly moving ships.  If the target ship is at all evasive, the rocket may well miss. In such cases, wait until you're at pointblank range to fire.

The convoy consists of a variety of cargo ships, most of them armed.  A small starfighter escort is likely.  This operation will take place well away from the Rebel base platform and VSD Protector. As many as two squadrons of the new TIE Advanced are with the Protector.  They will come to the aid of the convoy very quickly, so make your attack as fast as you can!"

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Inspect the ships of the Rebel convoy.  They are carrying supplies destined for Harkov's forces."


Mission 4:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"The objective is to destroy as many of Harkov's TIE Advanced fighters as possible.  Fifty percent will be sufficient to allow the next phase of the attack to proceed. You need not get within range of the Rebel platform or the Protector.  Let the traitors come to you!

Your flight group will consist of 4 craft.  For this mission your craft has been loaded with a special armament of 8 advanced concussion missiles.
Remember these missiles are faster, pack more punch, and have superior homing ability. Nevertheless, you will still find it very frustrating to try to acquire a lock at close range on a fast moving target like a TIE Advanced. Instead, use them while you still have some range to work with, (1 to 2.5 kilometers.)"

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"We expect more subterfuge from Harkov.  We must establish his exact location.  Inspect any Rebel transport or shuttle that you see.  Harkov may be on board."


Mission 5:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"The objective is to capture Admiral Harkov.  He was last observed entering the Rebel platform DS 5.  He is probably waiting for the Protector to return, but may attempt to escape when he realizes our intent.
It will be your responsibility to disable any craft leaving the platform.  The platform and all disabled craft will be captured. When Lord Vader arrives, Admiral Harkov will be brought to him.

Your strike team will also include a flight group of TIE Advanced to deal with enemy fighters.  Three minutes into the attack you will be joined by Assault Transport group Omega.  ATR Omega will have heavy rockets to take down the platform's shields quickly.  Be prepared to lend assistance if necessary.

The starfighter defenses were substantially reduced during your last mission, but reinforcements may have arrived since then.  If so, your first task will be to work with TIE Advanced group Alpha to eliminate them. 
After that is the Rebel platform itself.  It is well armed and a minefield was observed being laid.  The mines are the new Type 3.  These have the nasty habit of launching a missile at the craft that destroys them."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"You must insure that Admiral Harkov is captured.  As you disable craft fleeing from the Rebel platform, be sure to inspect them as well.  He must be apprehended!"


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Debriefings:
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Mission 1:
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DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"We now have incontrovertible evidence of Admiral Harkov's crimes. Lord Vader himself is coming to deal with him personally.  Your knowledge of operations aboard his flagship will be very helpful in determining where Harkov is likely to go next.
Harkov knows his crimes are punishable by death, so he must be planning to defect to the Rebels.  The Rebel Alliance is his only hope of avoiding our retribution.  This debacle may yet work to our advantage if he leads us to the remnants of the Rebel fleet!"


Mission 2:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"We located Admiral Harkov and we destroyed the very supplies he was trying to get!  We're going to follow up immediately with a second attack on the same base, so get to the next briefing!"

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"You were able to inspect enough of the containers at the base to give us a rather good estimate of what supplies may be particularly critical for Harkov's fleet."


Mission 3:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"By destroying the convoy, we have weakened Harkov's task force. Their ability to conduct even limited operations has been severely curtailed.  This success will again be followed up by another quick strike.  The next operation will attempt to eliminate Harkov's TIE Advanced squadrons."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Your inspection flybys have provided us with a pretty clear picture of what sort of supplies are most critical for Harkov.  This will help us anticipate his next move."


Mission 4:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"By destroying so many of Harkov's fighters, you have prepared the way for a final assault on the Protector and the Rebel base.  The departure of the Protector is assumed to be temporary because Harkov was observed entering the platform during the battle.  It seems unlikely that he would abandon his command in such circumstances, but then his defection seemed unlikely, too!"

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Your inspection of the shuttle delivering Harkov to the platform has forced a change in our plans. We were preparing an assault to board and capture VSD Protector. Now our target will be the platform.  This will be a somewhat easier task, so be grateful."


Mission 5:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"All of our primary mission objectives were met.  Admiral Harkov will be interrogated by Lord Vader.  The location of VSD Protector and the rest of Harkov's band of defectors will be discovered."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"You inspected all of the craft leaving the platform, thereby discovering which one Harkov was on.  Also, you were instrumental in the capture of the platform."


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Mission Hints:
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Mission 1:
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DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Send for reinforcements immediately.  Redirect your cannon energy to the engines at maximum rate and fly towards the containers.  As you close in, keep jinking and weaving to avoid fire from the mines.  Be prepared to quickly cycle forward through the target list when you get close enough to inspect the first container.
While you're waiting for Shuttle Lambda to appear, stay near M/FRG Osprey and the protection of its guns.  When Lambda is launched, make your flyby to inspect it.  As through most of this mission, you will have to evade enemy fire constantly."


Mission 2:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Switch to missiles and select dual fire mode.  Help your wingmen take out the B-wings as quickly as you can, then go after the containers.  When attacking a particular container, keep it between you and the platform. This way the platform's gunners may help you destroy the container in their eagerness to get you!"

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Be sure to disengage from the dogfight early.  Inspect the platform and containers while your wingmen are occupied with the enemy fighters.  When you have finished inspecting, go back and help your wingmen.  After the enemy fighters have been eliminated, you can make short work of the containers.
Don't waste time fighting Harkov's TIE Advanceds when they arrive.  As soon as your inspection and destruction work is done, hyperspace out of the combat area!"


Mission 3:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Use only one rocket on each ship, then finish off with cannons. Focus on the cargo vessels and don't get distracted by the starfighters!  Work quickly!"

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Order your wingmen to attack an A-wing anytime a new arrival of the convoy appears.  While your wingmen are busy, you'll have time to inspect the new ship.  Once inspected, you can order your wingmen to attack it and move on to next ship."


Mission 4:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Use only one missile on each enemy fighter, then finish it off with cannons.  Keep an eye out for wounded craft attempting to return to their hangar and chase them down.  While dogfighting, use your full screen cockpit view ('.') to gauge your deflection shooting."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Stay with your flight group for the first encounter so you can finish off any enemy survivors. Keep checking the map to find enemies as they get within missile range.  This is your best opportunity to kill them quickly.
Shuttle Toten launches when half the TIE Advanced are destroyed.  Be ready to disengage any fight you are in.  Redirect all energy to the engines and make a quick flyby."
 

Mission 5:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Do as your flight leader suggests and split off to destroy the minefield.  Start with the set below the platform.  Use your missiles so you can start as far out as possible.
The ships on the platform will start leaving about two minutes into the mission (sooner if attacked.) The Corellian transport is the fastest so be sure check its status as often as you can. As soon as it takes off, get on its tail.  You may find it necessary to redirect all available energy to the engines so you'll have sufficient speed to overtake it. Disable it as quickly as you can and then go after Shuttle Toten, and finally Transport Kolermigon.
After that, take available targets as you find them."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Take the time to inspect the craft you are disabling.  This should be done at same time you disable them.
To help the ATRs you can intercept any enemy craft that interfere with them, or simply lend your firepower to their attack on the platform.  Remember, the platform's defenses are weaker for its lower hemisphere."