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Wing Commander Secret Ops: Ella System
Episode Two: ‘Thickening’
Alien scouts patiently observe their prey…
Ella 1096.A0 – Fresh Start
Cerberus: Everybody, back out there! This situation is clearly getting worse!
Zero: Look out! Enemies inbound!
Cerberus: Let’s not sit here waiting for them to come to us again. Alpha Lead, we’ve updated your NAV map. Let’s move!
Spyder: All targets eliminated.
I have no idea whether this has anything to do with anything, but I’ve been hearing a lot of weird news lately. Residents from Vega sector are looting the Kilrathi systems for alien artefacts. Scraps of metal… broken machinery from dead capships. Selling the debris is reported to be a high-dollar enterprise.
Zero: With Midway touring Sol system, you’ve got everybody and their mother from Border Worlds and Vega sector looking for alien stuff. If they’re not going to start regular peace-keeping manoeuvres out in Kilrah, Confed should at least have Disease Control take a look at the incoming debris. We have no idea what kind of bacterial junk the bugs are dragging along with them. Could be more deadly than they are.
Spyder: Agreed, but let’s get going, guys. We’ve got ground to cover. Casey! We’re ready to move.
Cerberus: Nice work, Alpha One. You’re clear to land.
Ella 2100.X4 – Unfriendly Terms
ICIS: The specific depth of alien concentration in the Ella system remains unknown. Fighters from Cerberus will patrol the immediate area to determine the strength of alien resistance. Lead your Alpha wing along this NAV route. Eliminate all enemy craft you encounter and return to Cerberus.
Spyder: Give me a status report.
Zero: Perfect. You could eat your lunch off of this ship.
Stiletto: I can take care of myself… can you?
Maestro: Everything’s working just fine.
Spyder: I’m cherry.
Amazon: Nothing to report.
Cerberus: Nice work, Alpha One. You’re clear to land.
Ella 7020.00 – Deep Strike One
ICIS: Ella starbase is within range of our coded transmissions. Patrols from her defence squad report a destroyer-class alien vessel in this area. Follow this NAV route and eliminate any capital ships you encounter.
Cerberus: Folks, Ella is under attack. She’ll hold it together as long as no more aliens get to her. Any long-range bombers encountered are now your highest priority!
Failure:
Cerberus: We’ve given you a new NAV point. Follow those bombers and eliminate them.
Cerberus: Next stop is the Ella starbase. We’ll hit her up for some replacement parts… maybe even a fighter or two. We’ll see if we can get food. You’re clear for landing.
Ella 7031.0A – Phase Focus
ICIS: The TCS Tereshkova, a Plunkett-class cruiser, and two Murphy-class destroyers will be jumping in from the Vespus system shortly. Patrol the area between the Cerberus and this jump point eliminating all hostile forces encountered. Rendezvous with the Tereshkova at the jump point and escort her back to Cerberus.
Tereshkova: Good to see you, Lieutenant.
Cerberus: Nice work, Alpha One. You’re clear to land.
Ella 0055.CC – Backyard Sweep
ICIS: Sweep this NAV route alongside Cerberus. Protect the cruiser on approach to the Cygnus jump point. Clear all NAV points of alien craft.
Meanwhile, on the far side of the Ella system: Confed reinforcements jump in from Callimachius.
Cerberus: Nice work, Alpha One. You’re clear to land.
Ella 0078.C9 – The Unwelcome
Cerberus: All pilots report to the flight deck immediately. This is not a drill. Repeat: All pilots report to the flight deck.
Cerberus: We’re on our way to Ella. If we act quickly, we may be able to save her.
Launching fighters!
Cerberus: All right! Head for the Cygnus jump, Alpha One. We’ll sweep the remaining alien craft on the way.
Meanwhile, on the far side of the Ella system: Confed reinforcements jump in from Callimachius.
Cerberus: Nice work, Alpha One. You’re clear to land.
Ella 0102.0A – Path to Cygnus
ICIS: Cerberus will now attempt to jump into Cygnus. Alien forces are in pursuit and may overtake our position near the jump point. Escort Cerberus along this route as quickly as possible. If Cerberus can reach the jump point before the majority of the alien fleet arrives, we can enter the Cygnus system undetected.
Cerberus: Forget it! They’ve cut us off from the Cygnus jump point. Clear this NAV point so we can fall back to the Talos system.
Good job, Lieutenant! Let’s move out!
Cerberus: Excellent work, Lieutenant! We’re clear to jump as soon as you’re on board.
