XWA-F 40: The Capture of Firixon
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Battle Reviews
Super nice mission with lots going on and it even comes with a bit of story.
Capturing the defensive platforms of an enemy base is fairly unique, since from what I've flown, you're usually tasked with destroying them. Thankfully, command had a bit more sense this time, and the player is tasked with capturing the platforms, except for the one that houses the overall targetting system. Pretty fun battle to fly though overall.
Excellent mission with some minor flaws in the last phase of the capture operations. It starts with a regular inspection round, until all hell breaks loose and there will be dozens of neutral fighters to shoot down, see IRD, Preybirds and Firesprays that will keep you on the edge at all times. There are a few DREADs to sink and half a dozen of massive platforms to disable and capture. Additionally, you are required to provide security for your ISDs and capital ships . Reaching the ending part of the mission, where multiple ATRs will be launched and ferry troops to the platforms, it becomes a total mess. The ATRs repeatedly collide onto the platforms after delivering the troops and only a handful of them will have skilled pilots to maneuver them back to safety, all this in total absence of enemies or opposition of any kind. Moreover, overseeing these troop transport operations will drain a lot of precious time, in which your best option is to stay idle and watch them crash and burn. This should be corrected, both the issues of colliding ATRs and the unnecessary launches of fresh transports that repeat the cycle of disabling and capturing the already seized platforms. A pity, because this is an otherwise beautiful mission with a massive scope and a lot of fun while playing it. Worth a try, anyways.
It's a solid mission. Flying vs a neutral faction for a change. The mission itself is quite well-designed and humorous at times. Nice involvement of your capital ships instead of sitting idle doing nothing they take an active role in disabling the platforms. Beware of collisions! I collided with one merc ship near the beginning and spent my entire time without any mirrors. It didn't get me excited enough for a 5. The boarding at the end could have been done a bit faster by having an additional ATR perform the boarding, but that's just a nitpick. I'm sure people will enjoy flying this one.
Lots going on in this one - fighters of all types, multiple platforms, escorting craft, and a great plot. The combat is well-balanced. Easy 5/5.
Had a lot of fun with this one, some fun movement and overall a good challenge.
This was a really well made mission. I enjoyed the tactics behind it. Plently and variety of opposition for your T/A to blast out of the sky. And if you are fast enough you can kill a cap kill or two!
A true classic! Watching the frigates fly really close to the Golan platforms and shooting each others to death while you're dogfighting the fighters targeting you, and trying to kill the Supa Fighters attacking the Frigates gives the sensation of a good old fashion space battle. The beginning of the mission is also worth your time.
Nice battle, well-balanced. One of the best free-XwA missions. Keep it up!
Amazing! And an exellent Character choice!
A pretty dang good mission. Good plot, and alot of fun.
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High Scores
| Mission: | 13,498 | COL Deimos |
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Top Ten
(of available records)
| 1 | 13,263 | HA Pete Mitchell | 2017-04-22 |
| 2 | 12,900 | HA Anahorn Dempsey | 2017-04-28 |
| 3 | 12,877 | FA Pickled Yoda | 2021-08-02 |
| 4 | 12,762 | AD Stele Pellaeon | 2003-12-08 |
| 5 | 12,612 | LCM Marek Ny`Irfa | 2020-08-20 |
| 6 | 12,282 | LC Rando | 2018-10-29 |
| 7 | 12,025 | HA Pete Mitchell | 2021-08-02 |
| 8 | 11,948 | LCM Kat Lyons | 2003-02-09 |
| 9 | 11,319 | FA Pickled Yoda | 2021-08-02 |
| 10 | 11,059 | COL Drak | 2003-02-16 |
Battle Completion Statistics
This battle has been flown by 227 pilots a total of 248 times.
COL Aardvark - 2021-07-31
MAJ Aeolus - 2003-05-10
HA Anahorn Dempsey - 3 times, last on 2017-04-28
LC andr3 - 2023-06-20
COL Angel - 2002-12-27
COL Archangel - 2003-08-08
CM Aresis Lothorekith - 2003-05-07
CPT ATX - 2003-05-08
MAJ Aurelius Erasmus - 2003-09-01
LC Azazel - 2002-09-01
COL Benjamin Jahou Morgan - 2002-12-25
MAJ Bobxavi - 2003-05-07
LT Bozo - 2003-01-18
LC Brandon - 2003-09-30
COL BubbaX - 2003-11-02
CPT Carcharoth - 2005-01-31
CPT Carren "Angel" Hiles - 2003-05-07
MAJ Colo Delste - 2021-07-31
GN Coranel Both - 2017-04-29
COL CrimsonFury - 2003-12-02
COL Crsepe - 2003-05-08
CPT Cupcake - 2021-08-01
LC Curtis - 2004-06-17
CM Dakar Romson - 2002-08-14
HA Daniel Bonini - 2004-10-20
LCM Dargor - 2004-08-04
LC DarkHawk - 2003-05-07
CM DarkSith_99 - 3 times, last on 2019-08-29
Darth Vader - 2003-03-31
GN Dax Corrin - 2003-01-01
COL Drak - 2003-02-16
CM Dukimar - 2003-05-15
GN Dunta Polo - 2014-08-16
GN Earnim Branet - 2018-10-28
GN Elwood the Brave - 5 times, last on 2019-08-30
CM Epicedion - 2021-08-01
CPT Eriond Kath'Razzit - 2003-05-25
COL EvilGrin - 2 times, last on 2021-08-02
MAJ Frankie - 2003-05-14
RA Genie - 2020-09-17
GN Golbez Harvey - 2 times, last on 2016-05-07
CPT Grimlock - 2005-01-31
COL Gyssler - 4 times, last on 2019-08-28
CPT Ibram Gaunt - 2003-05-07
COL Ixion Deathbringer - 2004-09-04
MAJ Jaxx Nassin - 2021-08-02
COL Jer Stryker - 2005-01-15
MAJ JetMech - 2021-08-01
COL Joey C - 2003-05-14
LCM Josef Hassan - 2004-09-22
LT Kaiser Dux - 2004-09-13
CM Kakihara - 2002-08-10
VA Kane Reese - 2003-05-10
LCM Kat Lyons - 2003-02-09
SL Ketan-Shej - 2004-06-14
COL Lenvik - 2003-05-16
CM Lirak Kalist - 2003-05-07
COL Locke Setzer - 2003-10-19
CM LQC-75-3 - 2022-07-15
LCM Marek Ny`Irfa - 2020-08-20
CM Matthew Weeks - 2004-08-21
Mayk Wolverine - 2002-12-22
CPT Menedas Haredem - 2003-05-06
COL Mosh - 2003-05-10
LCM Narnil - 2003-01-03
LCM Nathaniel Tremayne - 2003-05-07
MAJ Nuno - 2003-05-07
COL Nurel Turr - 2004-09-17
RA Nutrientman - 2004-11-21
LCM Nylan - 2014-08-10
FA Pellaeon - 2017-04-24
HA Pete Mitchell - 3 times, last on 2021-08-02
COL Phalk Sturm - 4 times, last on 2022-07-12
FA Pickled Yoda - 4 times, last on 2021-08-02
MAJ Powerslave - 2003-05-07
LC Rando - 2018-10-29
COL Rau Aznable - 2003-05-07
CPT Red Fox - 2003-01-28
VA Rejili Holthaus - 2005-05-01
LCM Rollins - 2003-05-09
LT Ron L. Hubba - 2004-01-01
CM Sabbath - 2003-01-31
MAJ Sandor Clegane - 2002-12-12
MAJ Sarn Erec - 2003-05-05
CM Sayo Hirosho - 2002-08-21
COL Shae Kitane - 2002-09-06
AD Silwar Naiilo - 2020-09-12
CPT SL8c8 - 2021-08-03
AD Stele Pellaeon - 2003-12-08
AD Stryker - 2021-08-01
CPT Syntroth - 2022-02-04
MAJ Tek Selkirk - 2003-05-10
LC Thorn - 2003-03-03
CM TK-9780 - 2003-02-03
LT Vendil - 2003-05-07
CM Wodi Untok - 2020-09-02
CPT Wolve Excelsior Berkana - 2022-05-29
COL Yoman - 2002-12-18
SL Zekk Terrik - 2021-08-02
Title: The Capture of Firaxon Missions: 1 Medal: Medal of Imperial Storm II Game Platform:Xwing Alliance Author:CMDR/CPT RogueWing/Ghost/Wing IX/ISD Immortal (roguewing25@yahoo.com) 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. 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. Description In a bold move, VA Adrenaline has decided to capture the system of Firaxon. You will enter the system first and destroy their command and control center before the rest of the taskforce arrives. This level is not made, distributed, or supported by LuscasArts Entertainment Company. Elements TM & (c) LucasArts Entertainment Company