XWA-TC 17: Secrets and Lies: The Exile
Battle Information
Golden Tug 2002: best XWA battle of 2001,best XWA technical realization of 2001,best XWA briefings of 2001
Battle Reviews
3
CM Vanguard88
Reviewer's rating profile
2024-02-16
In terms of story and plot this battle gets a 5. In terms of combat it gets a 1. Minimal use of warheads, unusual ship choices where you face ships many tiers above your own in terms of ship quality, confusing mission objectives, dogfights where often you are outnumbered in the double digits and too many invincible ships/stations.
5
VA Locke Setzer
Reviewer's rating profile
2024-01-23
This is a seriously terrific battle from just about every angle. Missions can be a bit long, but there's just packed with so many events, story, and fun that I can't really fault it for anything major.
5
CPT Jagged Fell III
Reviewer's rating profile
2023-10-13
I really enjoyed this Battle. It has a good story with some plot twists, you fly several different craft, including 3 non-standard ones, and it has some fun missions.
4
LC andr3
Reviewer's rating profile
2021-10-29
Starts out like a regular battle. The last three missions though take full advantage of what can be done in the X-Wing Alliance engine in terms of creative mission design. I would say it is a must-play.
3
LC Solohan50
Reviewer's rating profile
2021-10-10
I played on Easy with cheats. I didn't find the objectives to be quite as obtuse as other players, but there's definitely a few that caused me confusion for a bit. The mission where you have to get disabled took me a minute to realize that you needed to get disabled. Other than that, this mission was fine.
4
COL Phalk Sturm
Reviewer's rating profile
2020-10-30
Something different, this one. It has it all, immersive plotline, terrible grammar, challenging missions and plenty of dogfights. Sometimes you will feel lost in space as there are more than one buoy to use and all that while flying crap fighters like the Blunt Razor flies-less-than-it-shaves Fighters. You will face a terrible choice for player's craft, but the gripping story and the fighting itself makes worth a try. If not for the pain it inflicts on you, by having to fly that crap, it would be even better.
5
LCM Marek Ny`Irfa
Reviewer's rating profile
2020-10-30
That's a really solid battle with a good and immersive plot. It surely takes the best from the original XWA family mission style and puts it in EH realia. There are quite a few of plot twists which were executed decently and were enjoyable. Missions themselves are done in a solid way. They can be challenging but none of them are stupidly difficult. I enjoyed the variety of goals, mission craft as well as opposition. One of the better XWA battles out there, clearly worth to fly!
4
AD Hav Antiel
Reviewer's rating profile
2020-09-28
That was perhaps the most confusing, challenging, and frustrating battles I've flown for the TIE Corps. I agree with the reviews that the story was interesting and thorough, but the design choices for gameplay were frustrating. I had difficulty completing the missions because I wasn't sure which hyper buoy to use, and the objectives are misleading and indirect. Mission 3 was borderline impossible because you can't target the probes in the Razor fighter. There were no bugs, but the design choices made the missions frustrating and forced me to restart several times once I learned the true mission objectives.
5
SL Zekk Terrik
Reviewer's rating profile
2020-03-19
I thought that this battle was pretty fun but I will not lie that the English is pretty horrendous. Sometimes I had to scroll back a bit to understand what was said. However, the story was very good! Without giving any spoilers, there are a few dramatic plot twists that had you on the edge of your seat. The only real issue I had with the battle – other than of course the confusing English – was during the middle of mission 3 (I think that was the one? The one where you inspect a Rebel base?), you have to blow up a couple of probes. For some reason I could not get a decent laser lock on them and had to make probably around ten passes on each one. I did finally get them but it took a few minutes. Also, some of the repetitive hyperspace jumps felt unnecessary. But nonetheless it was very fun and I strongly recommend!
5
LCM Rhace
Reviewer's rating profile
2014-04-06
The English isn't perfect, but there are some incredible moments that had me on the edge of my seat and I felt a real sadness later on - no spoilers! ;) Amazing work!
4
LT JMRabid
Reviewer's rating profile
2008-03-27
Very good and cohesive plot, supported by well done mission scripting and clear goals! I very much look forward to more work! I couldn't give it a 5 since it did not have voice work done (even if it is the same person's voice doing them all would be better than nothing).
5
LCM Alan Makhlar
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2006-01-21
An absolutely amazing battle, better even than those done by EA.
4
CPT Three Winged Turkey
Reviewer's rating profile
2005-07-31
brilliant battle, great story although some missions are a bit long
4
LCM Danel
Reviewer's rating profile
2005-06-06
Yes,really good battle,the only point is the 3th mission,difficult this inspection with this scrap of Razor Fighter,and the convergence of this cannons...,ayayay.So a bad craft this one.
5
VA Astix
Reviewer's rating profile
2005-03-07
Excellent plot, excellent missions, excellent battle. Truly great. Some of the missions are long, especially if you're hunting for high scores- but they're all mucho mucho fun.
5
MAJ Ace Fighter
Reviewer's rating profile
2003-11-21
forget the last post I put. It's easier to use flares on the enemy in missoin 2.
4
LC Choosh
Reviewer's rating profile
2003-01-11
Very nice battle, good plot and I liked flying ships other than TIE's. Some missions (like the 3rd) were a bit long, After i inspected all the ships,i died at the base and had to start all over again. other than that i would have given it a five
5
CM Renoshi Bespin
Reviewer's rating profile
2002-08-20
The absolute BEST TIE Corps battle I have ever flown! Superb work Striker! I can't wait for the sequels.
5
CM Furious George
Reviewer's rating profile
2002-08-03
It was an amazing battle. There were some well hidden bonus objectives (bring back the body) that made you think, and you got to fly a different craft in almost every mission. Great battle, one of the best.
5
LCM CyberShadow
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2002-07-30
Excellent battle, there were a few typos, but overall it was a very well done battle.
5
COL Zystem Fryar
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2002-07-18
An absolutely awsome Battle.. Nice variety of Ships, missions and best of all a very well laid out plot. KUDOS on the most enjoyable Mission I've ever played.
5
COL TK-7764
Reviewer's rating profile
2002-05-17
Very fun well done mission. Fun to fly those different crafts. There is no real need for the SSSD patch. Its apperance is limited to a walk-on.
5
COL Fenn Logan
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-11-25
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! That was... very enjoyable. Felt like I was the star in a movie :P. Very well put together. It'll be one of the battles that reside permanently in my missions folder.
4
AD Daniel Licinius Trajanus
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-11-18
Great storyline. Some of the missions were a bit slow or difficult though
4
MAJ Erryc Lasitter
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-10-22
It wasn't that bad...the ONLY reason it didn't get a 5 is some of the objectives were a little hazy, and the whole 'ok, I'll smuggle drugs if it gets me my T/A back' motif wasn't exactly...well, good. However, I think I'd fly it again, givin the wide plethora of craft you get to fly.
5
GN Master
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-10-21
Excellent Striker, prob the best or at least one of the best battles i played, and i loved flying the Assault Shuttle :)
5
MAJ Murkrow Defender
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-10-16
THAT WAS A GREAT BATTLE! Though mission 2 was extremly hard, most missions were fun, inventive and though you didn't always need to kill stuff the plot was extremly well done! GO FA STRIKER! GREAT BATTLE!
3
CM Mycroft
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2001-10-10
Great storyline but boring missions.
5
LCM Kash Kadan
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-09-19
WOW!!! AMAZING!!!! BEST STORY I´VE EVER SEEN!!!!
5
LC Alec Qarni
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-09-10
Better than most if not all of the original XWA battles! Great story, gameplay, and fighting. Very well made. Eagerly watching for the sequel.
5
Enahropes Teriad Entar
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-09-10
This is the best battle I have ever flown! Its got a great storyline and the ending has made me want to play the sequel. Made the next one ASAP! :)
5
LCM Halcyon
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-09-08
I have to say that this is one, if not THE best battle I've flown. Great storyline. I like it when everything doesn't go your way :) Also, flying all of the differnt craft is a great change of pace. Oh, and in mission #6, inspect the TUG! :P Can't wait for the next part of it (but why would anyone want to save the TAC? :P).
5
FA Marcin Szydlowski
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-09-07
Oh. This is greatest XWA battle i ever player. Yeah. MoH to creator
5
VA Toran Dan
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-09-07
Excellent battle with really good ideas and story line. I really enjoyed the unconvential Board and deliver operations.
4
COL RogueWing
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-09-03
I loved the story line. But some of the missions were a little too dark for me.
5
HA Striker
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-09-02
Great Battle ! It rocks !! Give its creator the MoH !!!
4
MAJ Delak Krennel
Reviewer's rating profile
2001-09-01
this was an excellent battle and i reccomend that everyone get this because it is fun and full of suspense.
Battle Bug Reports
2024-02-16
Mission 1: Tie Advanced group odyssey is marked as patrolling for craft to attack but they are stationary. Many cargo contents are in french instead of english (not sure if this is a bug or not). Containers have orders to protect enemy craft.
Mission 2: When exiting hyperspace into the region with the platform tie advanced group odyssey will attack the platform, despite the fact it is invincible. Containers have orders to protect enemy craft.
Mission 3: Corellian corvette Vukaro 3 does not properly follow its' flight plan and instead moves up and down at 1% speed.
Mission 6: When disabling the players craft tie defenders will sometimes crash into it if they do not disable it fast enough, destroying the player craft.
High Scores
| Battle Total: | 51,288 | CM LPhoenix | 2024-02-02 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission 1: | 4,237 | CM Vanguard88 | 2024-02-16 |
| Mission 2: | 19,684 | CM LPhoenix | 2024-02-02 |
| Mission 3: | 11,277 | CM LPhoenix | 2024-02-02 |
| Mission 4: | 1,583 | CM Vanguard88 | 2024-02-16 |
| Mission 5: | 8,772 | CM LPhoenix | 2024-02-02 |
| Mission 6: | 6,217 | CM LPhoenix | 2024-02-02 |
Top Ten
(of available records)
| 1 | 51,288 | CM LPhoenix | 2024-02-02 |
| 2 | 44,641 | HA Daniel Bonini | 2009-04-11 |
| 3 | 42,106 | CM Vanguard88 | 2024-02-16 |
| 4 | 35,655 | LCM Marek Ny`Irfa | 2020-10-30 |
| 5 | 30,445 | LC Tygra Shadowclaw | 2003-08-21 |
| 6 | 18,035 | LCM Josef Hassan | 2004-10-31 |
| 7 | 16,017 | LT Zacarias | 2003-06-17 |
| 8 | 14,858 | CPT Maw'la | 2003-03-01 |
| 9 | 14,831 | LCM Vissan | 2003-06-19 |
| 10 | 14,637 | LT Fenix Cochrane | 2002-11-24 |
Battle Completion Statistics
This battle has been flown by 391 pilots a total of 404 times.
MAJ Ace - 2003-11-09
MAJ Ace Fighter - 2003-11-21
COL Alexander Almasy - 2014-11-28
CPT Alexander Anderson - 2004-09-03
CPT Alimet - 2003-04-19
CPT Alsdyr - 2003-10-22
HA Anahorn Dempsey - 5 times, last on 2015-11-19
LC andr3 - 2021-10-29
CM Andrelious J. Inahj - 2004-07-23
COL Angel - 2003-08-12
COL Archangel - 2003-06-23
VA Astix - 2005-03-07
MAJ Aurelius Erasmus - 2003-12-03
COL Beef - 2003-08-16
LCM Beignet - 2003-08-10
CM Billy Taldrya - 2003-10-25
CPT Braxus - 2002-08-18
CM Cabbel - 2002-09-14
CPT Carcharoth - 2004-06-09
LC Choosh - 2003-01-15
LT Chris Pape - 2009-08-24
LT Cole Archer - 2004-11-12
RA Colo Delste - 2022-08-30
CPT Con Selar - 2002-11-16
SL Condar Freed - 2004-07-12
COL CrimsonFury - 2003-02-03
MAJ Crix Talra - 2015-10-19
LC Daisuke Airyu - 2004-09-28
LT Damon Spears - 2003-01-23
CPT Dan Jenkins - 2003-03-01
HA Daniel Bonini - 2009-04-11
CM Daniel Russell - 2004-10-17
LCM Dargor - 2004-07-17
COL Dark Angel - 2004-09-13
RA Darklord - 2002-09-10
CM DarkSith_99 - 2019-02-28
CPT Derek Dan - 2002-08-12
CM Dierdre Varn - 2003-06-08
LT Doctor Evil - 2002-12-15
VA Dolza - 2002-12-22
GN Doyon - 2003-01-11
LCM Drake - 2004-09-19
GN Dunta Polo - 2009-02-08
LCM Durakon Staely - 2003-01-19
LCM Edward - 2003-05-07
LCM Eightguy - 2003-10-09
CM El Guapo - 2004-07-23
GN Elwood the Brave - 2 times, last on 2014-04-13
CM Epicedion - 2020-09-21
CM Eric - 2003-04-09
MAJ Eugene - 2003-01-27
GN Exar Kit - 2002-08-16
CPT EXE - 2005-04-30
CM Fahrer - 2004-12-02
LT Fenix Cochrane - 2002-11-24
MAJ Frankie - 2003-03-28
CPT Frenchie6 - 2020-09-15
FA Giovanni Palermo - 2004-07-21
MAJ Granite - 2004-06-05
LCM Gregor MacDonald - 2003-10-18
CPT Grimlock - 2002-11-17
COL Gytheran - 2024-02-14
LCM Halk Knight - 2009-11-29
AD Hav Antiel - 2020-09-28
MAJ Hermann - 2 times, last on 2020-09-12
FA Howlader - 2009-10-28
CPT Ibram Gaunt - 2002-09-11
LCM Ice Man - 2004-12-14
CPT Jagged Fell III - 2 times, last on 2024-02-01
LT James Greer - 2003-06-12
LCM Jania - 2002-12-25
LCM Jari - 2005-01-17
CPT Jaster Sadista - 2003-08-11
COL Jer Stryker - 2002-08-11
ACO JetMech - 2020-08-27
LCM Josef Hassan - 2004-10-31
LT Kaek - 2003-06-29
LCM Kael Dalor - 2003-02-10
CM Kakihara - 2003-05-19
LCM Kat Lyons - 2003-01-11
LT Kate Flyer - 2005-04-27
LC Kayle Bayron - 2005-02-08
MAJ KEBLAOMEGA - 2 times, last on 2024-02-07
MAJ Keiran Laserlight - 2003-06-30
Keller - 2002-12-29
LCM KramCola - 2003-10-04
CPT Kyral Retsam - 2002-12-26
LT Lance Menu - 2003-04-10
MAJ Landon Cruise - 2014-06-25
LCM Lazyleesblood - 2003-06-27
COL Lenvik - 2003-08-09
VA Locke Setzer - 2024-01-23
CM LPhoenix - 2024-02-02
CPT Maiko Spince - 2003-04-06
LCM Marek Ny`Irfa - 2020-10-30
GN Mark Schueler - 2 times, last on 2016-06-11
GN Master - 2 times, last on 2024-01-22
CPT Maw'la - 2003-03-01
COL Mouse Droid - 2004-05-30
COL Nightmare - 2002-11-30
LCM Nom Ramadon - 2003-07-10
LT Perihelion - 2005-02-21
HA Pete Mitchell - 2003-03-29
COL Phalk Sturm - 2020-11-28
COL Phantom - 2003-04-16
FA Pickled Yoda - 2002-11-29
LT Pistol - 2003-01-31
HA Plif - 2014-11-09
MAJ Praetorian - 2003-03-11
GN Rancorous - 2 times, last on 2009-05-16
AD Ranthier Khaen - 2003-01-28
CM Renoshi Bespin - 2002-08-20
LCM Rhace - 2014-04-06
CM Roulex - 2004-10-04
MAJ Ryan Chi'Cath - 2003-03-22
LC Savageaz - 2004-06-05
CM scottrick - 2024-01-22
RA ShadowFoxx - 2002-12-17
COL Shae Kitane - 2002-12-24
LC Solohan50 - 2 times, last on 2024-02-11
LT Swerg - 2003-07-02
MAJ Tek Selkirk - 2003-07-09
COL TheBlackxRanger - 2 times, last on 2024-01-21
LT Thomas Kenobi - 2002-09-13
CPT TK-6686 - 2002-09-09
CM TK-9780 - 2002-08-27
COL Todbringer - 2003-04-09
LC Tolbr - 2003-08-20
MAJ Tuba - 2010-08-30
HA Turtle Jerrar - 2003-09-18
LC Tygra Shadowclaw - 2003-08-21
CPT Ulath - 2003-02-20
LT Vailon Verel - 2003-07-10
CM Vanguard88 - 2024-02-16
CM Var Zoraan - 2002-12-25
LCM Vissan - 2003-06-19
COL Vladet Xavier - 2003-02-08
FA Von Reinthaler - 2003-01-04
CPT Voort SaBinring - 2004-07-11
COL Westric Davalorn - 2024-01-17
MAJ Wolve Excelsior Berkana - 2023-03-05
CM Xanatos Screed - 2003-01-01
CPT Xander Drax - 2002-11-22
CM Xeraan Rhazzazor - 2002-11-21
LCM Yilana - 2003-01-02
LT Zacarias - 2003-06-17
SL Zekk Terrik - 2020-03-19
TC-XWA Battle 17 - Secrets and Lies: The Exile Secrets and Lies Trilogy, Episode One ------------------------------ Title: Secrets and Lies: The Exile Game Platform: X-Wing Alliance (XWA) Missions: 6 Medal: Bronze Crest of Truth Author: TAC/FA Striker/CS-3/SSSD Sovereign (striker@tiecorps.org) Installation Instructions ------------------------- 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. - First, you need to have the S-Foils upgrade installed, and your version of XWA upgraded to v2.02 (http://www.tiecorps.org/tac/tac-man) - Copy the Shiplist.txt file to your main XWA directory - Install the SSSD Patch (http://sco.emperorshammer.ca) - Copy the fronttxt.txt file and the pilot file included (*.plt) into your XWA directory, use it to play the battle. - Copy the squad5.cbm file into your XWA/Frontres/Tour directory 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. Warning ------- Some missions of this battle involve a great number of crafts. If you don't have a powerful computer, it may be wise to lower the graphic details for these missions. Prologue -------- Minos Cluster, Outer Rim. A lonely Imperial Frigate is cruising through an asteroid field, making her way to Aurora System. The crew of FRG Onamo has had two hard months dealing with Rebels, but it is now time for them to come back home; Colonel Collins, commander of the Odyssey Squadron stationned aboard the Frigate, is resting with his squad in the cantina "Two minutes more before being back home, guys !". Meanwhile, in the command center of the frigate, RA Sheerok, Commodore of the Onamo, enters the hyperspace coordinates of Aurora. "Lieutenant Tomek, engage the hyperspace sequence !". Blue vortex, intense lightning, soon the frigate exits from hyperspace. Tomek glances at the red planet in front of the frigate. "Sir... we have... we have a problem..." +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | Tie Corps Domain - http://www.tiecorps.org/ | | Emperor's Hammer Battle Center - http://www.tiecorps.org/battles | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ THIS LEVEL IS NOT MADE, DISTRIBUTED, OR SUPPORTED BY LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY. ELEMENTS TM & © LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY.