XWA-F 4: Defend the ISD Colossus
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Battle Reviews
3
CM JKast
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2025-06-12
This was certainly a long mission for what it was. Nothing technically bad except for it dragging on a bit and having a long waiting period at 2/3 through.
3
MAJ Anthony Starr
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2025-03-03
Played on easy with cheats, didn't really care for this one since just when you think you're done you need to do more. Not sure if I'd be able to complete this one without unlimited ammo either since the mission critical craft took a beating even with me downing enemies with missiles.
3
LC Jagged Fell III
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2024-01-01
Would have gotten a 5 except two things brought it down. First, the briefing gives away all the twists of the story and combined with the goals counting all the rebels in all the regions you know exactly what is going to happen. And second, even though no one should have been shooting at the ISD Colossus in region 4, someone did and destroyed it making me run the mission again. And the mission did not fail with its destruction, only had to wait until nothing happened for a few minutes to determine that I had to restart
4
CPT Gian Webb
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2023-08-22
My first single player mission flown. Overall a fun little mission where you get to blow ships up. Some minor confusion in the direction of the story as it feels disjointed at times, but certainly worth giving a try. As some other comments have mentioned, this mission does take a little while as it has several stages.
4
LC andr3
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2023-02-06
Really nice and creative mission. Well done. It is fun to fly.
3
SL Alejandro Araujo
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2022-07-28
The general idea isn't that crazy but was poorly elaborated. I mean, just one CRS to engage a SSD? TRNs with little escort against an ISD? There wasn't much need for information but details on who would be the bombers would be nice IF the critical ships were in danger- would give you some valuable seconds to track the attackers and chase them sooner. There were almost no messages to expand on what was going on and lets say just enough immersion. The only real critical moment is when you have to chase the rebel shuttles but that's no biggie if you're in good flying shape.
Liked the detail of the micro jump. They could've used the Sovereign OPT instead of just using the vanilla SSD. No bugs either but the name of the mission is a bit misleading: you're actually defending the Collie AND the Sov.
I think it did not represent a real challenge even with the #%@$% flares present. No need for any plan or strategy, just shoot down rebels. Maybe when engaging the CRS you'd do it with the rest of the fighters or you'd follow a plan of your own.
The briefing could've used a lot more work and needs to be fixed to match the mission title or just change the title. You're told to defend the Sov mainly. No voice acting at all.
In general terms, it was, however, fun.
3/5 is my final evaluation.
5
CPT LQC-75-3
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2022-07-14
An extremely challenging mission, with twists and turns all throughout. I can tell a lot of planning went into this mission, and I appreciate that; it's one of those missions that will frustrate you over and over, however once you manage to complete it, it'll be one of the most rewarding "victory" screens you'll ever see, haha. 10/10 would recommend, just make sure not to get too frustrated.
5
CM Aaron Cremel
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2021-04-16
I liked this mission a lot. I have to admit it's not hard. You have dogfight, cruiser fight, platform fight. The idea with microjusm is excellent, just the buoy should have appeared in front and not in the back. Just consider that the mission takes some time, it's not fast.
5
COL Phalk Sturm
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2021-02-23
Excellent mission. A plot with a twist and a lot of fighters to shoot down while flying the Space Cadillac, the almighty T/D. When everything seemed finished you have to keep chasing the rabbit. I loved it and is great material for a competition. It also features my beloved Colossus. I couldn't ask for anything more. A golden classic.
3
VA Genie
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2020-09-06
This is a battle disguised as a single mission. It could have easily been broken into 3 if not 4 missions (and add stages of battle). If you are flying for RTF and you are part of the ISD Warrior, avoid flying it. It takes a long time to complete. If you are from the Challenged or the Hammer, this mission is for you! Briefing is good. It let's you know what you are getting into... almost. There is no real storyline and that's ok. What's not ok is that after defending the SSD, you then had to go defend the ISD Colussus, in a completely disjointed and unnecessary two parter. Also, the first part was not ambitious enough. Since the Rebels are trying to bring down an SSD, add more cap ships, make it a real fireworks show. For those who read up to this point, to avoid grief, there is a catch moment as you destroy the Calamari on stage #1, 3 shuttles will pop up and try to hyperspace soon after and are part of the PRIMARY objective. Destroy them or face having to redo the mission from the beginning.
4
GN Stryker
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2020-09-02
Overall, not a bad little mission for shooting up some rebels, and the micro-jump was an inspired plot device! That said, being left to disable the Colossus on my own at the end (without instruction to do so) was a bit annoying and the only real letdown to this mission!
5
LCM Marek Ny`Irfa
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2020-08-07
That was a pretty decent mission. Especially with its story and a little twist, just as you think you are done... Surprise! If I recall correct this one has too few background objects. If using a shader from Blue Max, you may end up playing in absolute darkness for the last part.
1
GN Mark Schueler
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2008-03-21
Good in very few parts. However, as it has ions firing on the player, invoking a bug in XWA's coding, it is only deserving of a 1.
3
LC Michael Emrys
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2003-10-21
Not normally being an XWA flyer, I can't really say if this mission was good or bad, but I enjoyed flying it :)
4
COL Rau Aznable
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2003-07-14
A good mission, with some surprises. The microjump is a nice touch ;)
3
LT Allco
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2002-02-07
A battle in its self, loads to do.
4
LT Alexius Arrakis
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2002-01-25
Nice battle! I liked the microjump idea. Too many friendly craft, though. I nearly killed a few with my rockets...
5
CPT Dujhod
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2002-01-17
Fun mission, and a reasonably complex plot for a free mission. Could be a bit more challenging though; I didn't have any trouble beating it even on hard mode.
4
MAJ Erryc Lasitter
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2001-11-08
Good difficulty, good dogfighting, good idea for a storyline. I liked the short jump, good use of Allied options. ...too many missiles flying around tho...hehe..other than that, great mission =o)
3
SL Kitten-claw
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2001-10-03
Could be a very good mission, but sorry to say it is a bit to easy (too many friendly craft)- the recapture of the ISD seems to be a randomtsed, shame because it is one of the primary mission goals.
5
HA Ari
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2001-07-03
Wonderful mission. It was very challenging, and it took me a while till I finally beat it. Was also nice to see my old ship, the Collie in there ;-)
5
MAJ Cray Mikalen
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2001-01-11
Great Mission! Lots of fun. Plenty of stuff to blow up!!!
5
AD Arthak Rhade
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2001-01-06
This was the best Free XWA Mission I have ever flown! Great work! But if there would be some Background Images, it would be better and not that dark!
4
LCM Ranger
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2000-09-09
It was good fun , lots of rebels to kill and the story line is surprising . Well , always again .
5
LT Drew Pedrick
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2000-06-23
It's a good mission, and fun. Lot's of b-wings and such. Could be made a little harder.
5
COL Woobee
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2000-05-07
This is a really well made mission. Fairly easy though. Also there's no voice acting, which would have been nice.
5
LC Archon
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2000-04-20
Fun mission, lots of fighters. Its a little on the easy side, however. The only problem I had with it is that the backdrops dont do much, and the mission is VERY dark. It is hard to see much of anything. Still, great mission.
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High Scores
| Mission: | 24,670 | COL Deimos |
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Top Ten
(of available records)
| 1 | 24,670 | COL Deimos | 2002-12-18 |
| 2 | 20,855 | COL Rau Aznable | 2003-07-18 |
| 3 | 20,227 | CM Orion Diamante | 2002-12-15 |
| 4 | 19,232 | MAJ VinDoros | 2002-12-17 |
| 5 | 18,311 | LC Rando | 2018-02-19 |
| 6 | 17,812 | MAJ Powerslave | 2003-07-15 |
| 7 | 17,463 | LCM Ryan | 2003-11-02 |
| 8 | 16,667 | CPT Vanguard88 | 2023-07-21 |
| 9 | 16,351 | VA Philo | 2002-09-03 |
| 10 | 15,523 | LCM Rez Chaser | 2005-01-02 |
Battle Completion Statistics
This battle has been flown by 520 pilots a total of 532 times.
CM Aaron Cremel - 2021-04-16
GN Abel Malik - 2003-05-09
MAJ Aeolus - 2003-11-03
SL Alejandro Araujo - 4 times, last on 2022-08-31
CPT Alsdyr - 2003-10-26
HA Anahorn Dempsey - 3 times, last on 2016-01-13
LC andr3 - 2023-02-06
CM Andros Rok - 2003-06-22
COL Angel - 2003-11-08
MAJ Anthony Starr - 2025-03-03
COL Archangel - 2003-05-19
CM Arlins Scabo - 2003-06-27
CM Armagon - 2004-12-11
COL Arso Slyth - 2002-12-12
CPT Asen Starlancer - 2022-11-24
CPT Atmos Myremod - 2003-08-31
Autoris Maximus - 2002-12-17
LCM Beignet - 2003-09-15
CM Bizzare - 2002-09-12
LC Brandon - 2003-08-21
CM Brenn Tantor - 2002-12-16
GN Brian - 2005-03-30
COL BubbaX - 2003-02-10
LCM Chrome - 2014-06-04
FA Conker Blackwood - 2003-11-01
MAJ Cray Mikalen - 2002-12-11
COL CrimsonFury - 2003-01-14
COL Crsepe - 2002-12-17
CPT Cupcake - 2 times, last on 2022-06-22
CPT Daar Skeloria - 2002-09-10
MAJ Daniel Klivian - 2003-10-30
LCM Dargor - 2004-07-04
LC DarkHawk - 2002-12-17
CM DarkSith_99 - 2019-04-19
COL Davi Anthol - 2003-01-21
COL Deimos - 2002-12-18
MAJ Delak Krennel - 2015-01-07
VA Dolza - 2002-12-11
GN Doyon - 2002-12-15
COL Drak - 2003-01-06
CM Dukimar - 2003-11-10
CM Dulcatos - 2003-07-21
GN Dunta Polo - 2009-02-08
CPT Dweezil - 2003-11-01
GN Earnim Branet - 2 times, last on 2018-02-25
GN Exar Kit - 2002-09-06
CPT EXE - 2005-03-14
CM Fahrer - 2004-12-09
CPT Fox - 2004-07-14
MAJ Frankie - 2003-04-23
CM Frenzy Lekvoda - 2003-04-16
LC Frey Gallandro - 2002-09-04
CM Furious George - 2002-08-06
LC Gen Es'mith - 2003-08-13
VA Genie - 2020-09-06
LCM Geraacka - 2002-12-17
CPT Gian Webb - 2023-08-22
GN Golbez Harvey - 2016-01-15
VA Gord Darkonian - 2002-12-17
MAJ Granite - 2003-11-01
COL Gyssler - 2 times, last on 2018-02-16
MAJ Habu - 2024-09-25
MAJ Hermann - 3 times, last on 2021-09-25
FA Howlader - 2010-01-17
COL Ixion Deathbringer - 2005-01-06
LCM Iylan Kano - 2002-12-17
LT Jagged Fel - 2002-08-30
LC Jagged Fell III - 2024-01-01
GN Jarek La’an - 2003-11-02
MAJ Jaron Kai - 2002-09-11
LCM Jasio - 2003-04-03
ACO JetMech - 2021-08-14
CM JKast - 2025-06-12
COL Joey C - 2002-12-16
LCM Josef Hassan - 2004-09-20
COL Justin - 2003-01-11
VA Kane Reese - 2002-12-14
LCM Kat Lyons - 2003-02-06
LC Kayle Bayron - 2002-11-12
MAJ Kazraran - 2023-03-01
MAJ Keiran Laserlight - 2005-05-22
LC Kenath Zoron - 2005-01-15
SL Ketan-Shej - 2004-07-26
CPT Krayt - 2002-09-02
VA Ky Terrak - 2003-09-07
CPT Kyral Retsam - 2002-11-19
MAJ Landon Cruise - 2014-04-13
COL Lenvik - 2003-05-15
COL Loor - 2002-12-17
CPT LQC-75-3 - 2022-07-14
LCM Mack Udar - 2025-06-05
CPT Marc Kendoran - 2005-01-29
LCM Marek Ny`Irfa - 2020-08-04
LC Mark - 2002-12-17
CM Marlore Julren - 2025-04-22
CM Matthew Weeks - 2004-08-15
CPT Matu Vonnegut - 2025-06-13
LT meleagris Gallopavo - 2011-04-26
LC Michael Emrys - 2003-10-20
CM Michael K Starburst - 2004-06-09
COL Mosh - 2003-10-23
COL Mouse Droid - 2004-07-26
LCM Mrowaksu - 2024-05-20
MAJ Neko Nuwen - 2002-12-15
LT Nick Beauchamp - 2003-08-20
CM Nick Chi'Cath - 2003-08-08
CM Nicolas - 2002-12-17
LCM Nir Fallas - 2003-11-16
MAJ Nuno - 2003-11-02
COL Nurel Turr - 2002-09-07
CM Orion Diamante - 2002-12-15
AD Pel - 2002-09-09
Per-Aa Damar N`Eshathi - 2002-12-17
LT Perihelion - 2005-02-22
COL Phalk Sturm - 2021-02-23
VA Philo - 2002-09-03
FA Pickled Yoda - 2003-11-01
MAJ Ponda Jarret - 2002-09-03
MAJ Powerslave - 2003-07-15
MAJ Praetorian - 2003-03-15
LCM Race Kesyk - 2024-11-01
LC Rando - 2018-02-19
COL Rau Aznable - 2003-07-18
CM Rayn - 2004-07-14
VA Rejili Holthaus - 2004-09-24
CM Renoshi Bespin - 2002-12-15
LCM Revlt Coranier - 2003-10-10
LCM Rez Chaser - 2005-01-02
CPT Rogue - 2003-08-31
COL RogueWing - 2003-10-20
LT Ron L. Hubba - 2004-01-01
CM Roulex - 2002-12-12
LCM Ryan - 2003-11-02
LCM Sam Booker - 2003-02-23
MAJ Sarn Erec - 2003-07-25
CM Sayo Hirosho - 2002-12-15
LC Scuslem - 2003-11-20
RA ShadowFoxx - 2002-08-24
COL Shae Kitane - 2003-02-08
MAJ Shakur - 2002-09-07
LCM Shark - 2004-11-27
LT Sheldon Kent - 2003-06-26
CM Shinobi - 2004-11-02
LT Shion - 2003-09-26
CM Shivor Dahr - 2005-01-21
GN Silwar Naiilo - 2022-10-02
VA Starrett - 2002-11-21
GN Stryker - 2020-09-02
LC Talon Jade - 2002-12-17
LCM Talon Virgilio - 2002-09-01
MAJ Tek Selkirk - 2003-07-30
COL TheBlackxRanger - 2022-05-28
AD Theodore - 2002-12-13
LT Thomas Kenobi - 2002-09-05
LC Thorn - 2003-02-28
CPT Tim - 2003-10-24
COL TK-7764 - 2002-12-15
CM TK-9780 - 2003-01-20
CM Todar - 2004-07-20
GN Triji Boliv - 2003-11-03
CM Trowa - 2003-10-27
MAJ Tuba - 2010-05-24
MAJ Tycho Atreides - 2002-12-15
LC Tygra Shadowclaw - 2003-10-13
CPT Ulath - 2003-04-17
COL Uther - 2009-02-08
CPT Vanguard88 - 3 times, last on 2023-09-16
MAJ VinDoros - 2002-12-17
COL Vladet Xavier - 2003-03-07
CM Vortoq - 2002-09-09
COL Westric Davalorn - 2024-09-09
COL Yoman - 2005-01-06
MAJ Yulig Pefan - 2022-05-28
README File for X-Wing Alliance Free Mission "Defend the ISD Colossus" 1] Double click the .EHM file, the EH Battle Launcher will install the battle. 2] Check the Misc folder in your XWA for additional material like patches, emails or sounds. 3] In EHBL, create a new "EH Pilot" in the Game Menu (Check "Prepare for EH Battle"). 4] Press the X-Wing Alliance button to start XWA and fly the battle. After copying the files, select the pilot called DefColossus and play the mission. THIS LEVEL IS NOT MADE, DISTRIBUTED, OR SUPPORTED BY LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY. ELEMENTS TM & © LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY.
Plotline Created by: FM/LCM Sequoh Marden/Beth 2-3/Wing III/SSSD Sovereign (kamm@netforge.de) Type of mission: X-Wing Alliance Free Mission Title: Defend the ISD Colossus Total Missions: 1 mission Story: The Sovereign was as usually flying around in EH space, when a Rebel Cruiser and a group of B-, X- and A-Wing jumped out of Hyperspace and began attacking the flagship. Imediately the members of Aleth Squadron, who had been patroling around the Sovereign, engaged the enemy fighters. The pilots from Beth Squadron ran to their fighters, which had already been made ready for them, since they would have had to do the next patrol. They started their engines and flew smoothly out of the Sovereign's hanger to assist their sister squadron Aleth and to defend the Emperor's Hammer from a Rebel threat... Mission Synopsis: Mission 1- Defend the Sovereign and destroy all Rebels in this region. Be prepared to hyperjump to the Colossus to assist it. Good luck.... Additional notes: none