Vega Sector Campaign: Gimle System

Halcyon: All right, boys and girls, listen up. We’ve just jumped into the Gimle system, and we’ve got some work to do. Gimle has been occupied by the Kilrathi for some time. The Claw is not the first Terran ship to arrive, we’ve got a handful of battleships already in system. Most of these ships are currently under attack by Kilrathi, so we’ll be dispatching fighters to help in their defence.

Halcyon: Maverick, you’ll lead Zeta Wing to assist an Exeter-class Destroyer. Angel will fly on your wing. Here’s the scenario. The Exeter is currently at Nav 1, her skipper reports at least three Kilrathi fighters in the area. You’ll head straight for the Exeter, and help in her defence. When the Kilrathi have routed, come on back home. Any questions? Okay, then. Let’s go burn those hairballs. Squadron dismissed.

Halcyon: I just got word from the skipper of the destroyer, Maverick. Well done. Those Jalthi are the best the Kilrathi have.

Halcyon: All the more reason to be proud of yourselves, Captain Devereaux. Well, let’s review the mission report. You took out 6 Kilrathi, Maverick, while Angel got 1. That’s all, then.

Halcyon: For meritorious conduct in confronting the Kilrathi enemy, in the Gimle system, on or about 2654.135, the Terran Confederation is proud to present the Gold Star to Captain Blair. Your courage is exemplary of the Confederation’s finest defenders. Good job, Maverick. Congratulations.

Halcyon: …and the last patrol will be Omicron wing. That’ll be Maverick and Angel.

Halcyon: It’s a simple, three-point patrol route. Let’s take a look at your flight plan. Computer, display Omicron. Just fly by each Nav Point, watching for signs of enemy activity. There’s a field of what looks like asteroids around Nav 1, so watch yourself in that area. Now, there’s just one more thing about this mission I need to mention. We’ve just got a pair of prototype starfighters, Rapier-class. The brass wants to know how the Rapier performs in action, so I want you to put her through the paces.

Halcyon: Now, I don’t want you going nuts out there, Maverick. This is a hot piece of hardware, but it hasn’t been tested under fire. No one really knows what she can do… or what she can’t.

Halcyon: Good. Now, if there aren’t any questions… All right, then. Squadron dismissed.

Halcyon: Welcome back, Maverick. What’d you think of the Rapier?

Halcyon: And what did you think, Devereaux?

Halcyon: Very well, then. I’ll pass that along to Tactical. I’ve already reviewed your flight recorder’s mission report. You scragged 3 Kilrathi, Maverick, and Angel did in 3 herself. Dismissed.

Halcyon: All right, boys and girls, we got several groups of bogies on the move. Either the Kilrathi are pulling out of Gimle, or they’re gearing up to push us out. Either way, we got to find out what they’re up to. First up on the hit parade is what looks like a squadron of fighters. Maverick and Angel will fly Tau Wing to check it out. Computer, display Tau. Nav 1 indicates their last confirmed position. We believe the bogies are Dralthi, and we estimate their present location here. If you think you can take them, go ahead and engage, but break off if the squadron turns out to be too big to handle. Remember, Maverick, I need information worse than I need heroes. Any questions, then, Tau Wing?

Halcyon: We believe he may be, so be careful. Dakhath is very dangerous, we need to know if he’s here.

Halcyon: Right, then. Let’s move along.

Halcyon: All right, then. Squadron dismissed.

Halcyon: How’d it go out there, Maverick?

Halcyon: Did you take him out?

Halcyon: Excellent. Good work, Captain. I’ve got your numbers from the mission report. You killed 8 Kilrathi, Maverick, and Angel got 1. All right, then. Dismissed.

Halcyon: For meritorious conduct in confronting the Kilrathi enemy, in the Gimle system, on or about 2654.135, the Terran Confederation is proud to present the Bronze Star to Captain Blair. Your courage is exemplary of the Confederation’s finest defenders. Good job, Maverick. Congratulations.