I actually found this mission to be challenging in a good way. The hints are wrong in that you don't want to focus on the T/F right away. You need to disrupt the first wave of T/B on their attack run before they launch their torpedoes, otherwise (at least on my two failed runs) the torps arrive just as some mission critical T/F are launching, killing them and ending the mission.
Excellent mission. It was well-structured, the dogfighting was both challenging but enjoyable. The fact that it can be tactically approached from different angles is good, and that it is aboard a War Mule, aka the Gunboat, makes it even better. The classic disable all tactic never grows old, provided that some ISD or any other casual moron does not destroy the intricate pattern of stranded enemies in space. Additionally, seeing my former squadron, wing and ship, the Mighty Colossus, made me a bit nostalgic but happy enough to live again those glory days.
The mission is functional, but there is a ton of waiting both at the beginning and the end, which is super annoying. Also loses a point for using gunboats vs much more maneuverable craft. Nothing spectacular on the story.
I liked almost everything about this mission, The inflight messages do a very good job and add immersion. Would like to see more people utilize that. The mission itself is challenging so be prepared. You fly in a Gunboat and you will get ripped apart if you ignore those TIE Fighters. Showing the real prowess of the T/Fs. (you have been warned) If you feel you cannot take them solo, fly close to the other Sigmas. Don't worry the ESC can take a few torpedoes. If you have trouble with the VSD, the Colossus will take care of it. In the end, you may find yourself waiting for the remaining craft to fly home. The whole mission takes about 20 mins.
This is a quick and rather simple mission. I made this one for submission in a Wing wide comp on the ISD Colossus back in March, 2002. In this mission you fly an Assault Gunboat, the patch is included with the mission. If you're looking for a quick but fun mission this one may just be for you! Good luck and good hunting!
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Mission: | 3,385 | GN Dax Corrin |
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(of available records)
1 | 3,374 | COL TK-7764 | 2003-01-21 |
2 | 3,228 | CM Jagged Fell III | 2024-02-06 |
3 | 3,201 | MAJ Hunter | 2003-08-12 |
4 | 3,078 | Darth Vader | 2003-04-06 |
5 | 2,960 | HA Anahorn Dempsey | 2014-10-08 |
6 | 2,843 | FA Pickled Yoda | 2015-11-21 |
7 | 2,828 | MAJ Tycho Atreides | 2003-06-01 |
8 | 2,320 | GN Elwood the Brave | 2015-11-24 |
9 | 2,260 | CM Steve Sunrider | 2003-05-10 |
10 | 2,238 | VA Kane Reese | 2003-02-22 |
This battle has been flown by 62 pilots a total of 66 times.
MAJ Aeolus - 2003-05-26
HA Anahorn Dempsey - 2 times, last on 2014-10-08
COL Archangel - 2003-08-22
GN Coranel Both - 2015-11-20
COL Crsepe - 2003-11-23
Darth Vader - 2003-04-06
GN Dunta Polo - 2014-10-11
GN Elwood the Brave - 3 times, last on 2019-11-23
LC Frey Gallandro - 2002-11-25
RA Genie - 2020-09-19
GN Golbez Harvey - 2015-11-21
COL Gyssler - 2002-08-22
MAJ Hunter - 2003-08-12
CM Jagged Fell III - 2024-02-06
GN Jarek La’an - 2003-08-06
VA Kane Reese - 2003-02-22
Keller - 2003-04-29
LC Mark - 2002-09-08
CM Orion Diamante - 2002-12-03
HA Pete Mitchell - 2021-04-03
COL Phalk Sturm - 2021-10-27
FA Pickled Yoda - 2 times, last on 2015-11-21
COL Shae Kitane - 2003-06-02
CM Steve Sunrider - 2003-05-10
AD TK-2107 - 2002-12-09
COL TK-7764 - 2003-01-21
GN Triji Boliv - 2003-02-06
MAJ Tycho Atreides - 2003-06-01
LCM Vissan - 2003-05-04
MAJ Wolve Excelsior Berkana - 2023-01-22
LCM Yilana - 2003-01-08
Title: First Blood Missions: 1 Game Platform: X-Wing Alliance Author: CMDR/CM Samuel Shadd III/Iota/Wing VIII/ISD Colossus (weasel74@intelos.net) Date: 03/25/02 Installation Instructions 1] Double click the .EHM file, the EH Battle Launcher will install the battle. 2] Check the Misc folder in your XWA one for additional material like patches, sounds etc. 3] Press the X-Wing Alliance button to start XWA and fly the battle. Note: this mission requires the use of the S-Foils patch and that your XWA be the updated 2.02 version. Download it at the Science Office. For convinance this patch has been included with the zip file. Just run the patch and you will be able to fly the Gunboat in single player missions for X-Wing Alliance. This mission is intended to be played after Battle 7: The Battle of Endor. You'll need XWA-Disc Two, make sure it is in your drive! THIS LEVEL IS NOT MADE, DISTRIBUTED, OR SUPPORTED BY LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY. ELEMENTS TM & © LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY.