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It is always sad to lose a pilot...
atasalwasadtuluslusapilat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

... but it is especially difficult when he is as young as $C.
butatasaspasaledafacaltwanheasasyangasdipstik
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He died without even a chance to prove himself.
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In just a few missions, $C began what would surely have been a brilliant career.
anjastafumisnsp3dipstikbeganwatwudsurlehavbanabralyantkarer
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Now that career has been cut short.
nawtatcarerhasbancatsort
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Who can say what $C might have accomplished for the Confederation?
hucansawatdipstikmithavakamplasdfortecanfadaratan
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Without a doubt, $C was one of the Confederation's finest pilots.
watowtadowtp3waswanaftecanfadaratonsfinestpilats
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Time after time, he led the Confederation forces to victory.
timaftrtimp3heladtecanfadaratonforsastuvactore
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Now, as the Kilrathi enemy begins to flee the Vega Sector we bid farewell to a true hero.
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As we all know, the campaign for the Vega Sector has been long and hard.
aswealnop3tecampanfortevagasectarhasbanloganhard
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

No one fought harder to hold back the advancing Kilrathi horde than $C.
nowanfathardrtuholdbakteadvansigkilratihordtandipstik
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Now he has made the ultimate sacrifice for the Confederation.
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Goodbye, Spirit ... I hope I can fill the gap you leave.
gubai3spirat5aiopicanfiltegapulif
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
00,08,
The Rec Room won't be the same without you, Hunter. Goodbye.
terecrumwantbetesamwitawtu3hantir5gudbai
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
01,08,
I hope someday I'll make you proud, Bossman. Goodbye.
ihopsamdaialmaikuprawd3basman5gudbai
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
02,08,
So long, Iceman. I'll see that the Kilrathi pay for what they've done.
solan3asman5alsetatekilratipaiforwateyfdan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
03,08,
Au revoir, Angel. We will carry on the fight for you.
awrefor3anjil5wiwilcariantefitforu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
04,08,
Goodbye, Paladin. I'll try to remember what you've taught me.
gudbai3paladin5altraiturememarwatuftatmee
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
05,08,
Goodbye, Maniac. I swear I'll get the furball that took you down.
gudbai3maniac5iswaralgetefarbaltatukudawn
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
06,08,
Don't worry, Knight. We'll finish the job for you.
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...and one of the Terran Confederation's boldest defenders.
anwanafteterancanfederasansboldidefenars
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
01,05,02,09,03,13,04,17,05,21,06,25,07,29,
Lieutenant Mariko Tanaka was one of our youngest pilots...
lutenanmarikotanakawaswanafarungispilats
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but also one of our most promising.
batalsowanafarmospramisin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Her death robs both our own hearts and the future of the Confederation.
herdetrabsbotarownartantefutaraftecanfedrasan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
00,33,
Captain Ian St. John was the maverick of the Tiger's Claw.
capaniansainjanwastemafrikaftetigarclaw
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He pushed us to look at things in new and different ways.
hepusustulukatinsinuandifranwais
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Now that we are without him, we must remember to keep an open mind...
nawtatwiarwitawtim3wimasremambirtukipanopinmin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and look for unconventional responses to the Kilrathi challenge.
anlukfarancanfintanalrepansistutekilraticalanj
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
01,33,
The Terran Confederation has lost one of its best leaders...
teterancanfedrasanaslatwanafitbesledars
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...Major Kien Chen, whom we all knew as Bossman.
majorkienken3umwialnuasbasman
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Many of us, myself included, turned to Major Chen for advice from time to time.
maniafas3maselfincudid3tarntumajorkenfaradfisframtimtutim
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Now we must find our own answers.
nawimasfinarawnansirs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
02,33,
Major Michael Casey was easily one of our most brilliant pilots.
majormikalcasiwasisaliwanafarmosbrilantpilats
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Though he rarely opened his heart to his fellow officers...
tohirarliopintisartuisfelowafisars
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...I feel sure that he would have wanted to die as he did...
ifilsurtatiwudafwantitudaiasidid
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...in combat with the Kilrathi, at the controls of a starfighter.
incamatwitekilrati3atekantrolsafatarfitar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
03,33,
We are here to bid farewell to Captain Jeannette Devereaux...
wearirtubidfarweltucaptinjenetdefaru
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...our friend and comrade-at-arms.
arfintancamradatarms
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The Tiger's Claw will miss both her piloting skills...
tetigarsclawilmisboterpilatinskils
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and her fiery devotion to the Terran Confederation.
andirfiridefotantuteterankanfedtrasan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
04,33,
Major James Taggart, one of our most seasoned veterans...
majarjamstagart3wanafarmosesantfetrans
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...has fallen in battle with the Kilrathi foe.
hasfalininbatalwitekilratifow
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We will all miss Paladin's friendship, his wealth of experience...
wewilalmispaladinfrinsip3hisweltafecspirans
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and his tales of the first battles against the Kilrathi.
andistailsaftefirsbatalsagintekilrati
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
05,33,
Now we say goodbye to one of the newest members of our Squadron...
nawisaigudbaituwanaftenewesmembarsafarscwadran
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...Lieutenant Todd Marshall, whom we all knew as Maniac.
lutinantodmarsal3umwialnuasmanic
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

His enthusiasm and confidence were models for us all...
isentusasamancanfadinswirmadalsforasal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...it is a shame to see his career end so soon, and so unfortunately.
itisasaimtuseiscarirensosun3ansoanfartunatli
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
06,33,
Sadly, we must now say goodbye to Captain Joseph Khumalo.
sadli3wimasnawsaigudbaitucaptinjosifkumalow
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Despite the pressures of the war we fight...
depitepresarsuftewarwifit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...Captain Khumalo was always unaffected by the madness around him.
captinkumalowasalwaisunafectidbaitemadnisarawnim
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He remained an island of stability for us, in a sea of insanity.
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$N. Come in. I need to speak with you.
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Yes, sir?
yassar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
10,
I've been speaking with sector command.
ivbanspekagwatsactrcamand


The brass have been reviewing your record, and I have good news...
tebrashavbanrevuagyorracord3adihavgudnus


The order came in this morning ... I've been authorized to promote you.
teordrcamantasmornag5ivbanawtorizdtupromotyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Congratulations, $R $N. Keep up the good work.
cagrajulatans2captandipstik5kepaptegudwrk
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Thank you, sir. I'll do my best.
tankyu2sir5ildumibast
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
21,
Glad to hear it. Now, another thing I need to speak to you about...
gladtuherat4nowanatrtaginedtuspektuyuabowt

21,15,
That ship you just bailed out of cost over a hundred million credits.
tatsapyujasbaldowtafcasovrahandrdmalyancradats


It'll be weeks or months before the Tiger's Claw receives a replacement.
atlbeweksarmantsbefortetigrsclaresevsareplasman
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I know, sir.
ino3sar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If you have no choice but to eject, then do it...
afyuhavnojusbattuejekt4tenduat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but don't let me catch you bailing out of a ship you could've flown home.
batdontlatmecajyubalagowtafasapyucudavflownhom

18,
You're about to receive a Golden Sun for ejecting and surviving...
yurabowtturesevagoldnsanforejektagadsarvivag


but you only get one of those per career.
batyuonlygatwanaftosacarer
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

After that, ejecting just wastes the Confederation's starfighters.
aftrtat3ejektagjaswaststecanfadaratansstarfitrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I understand, colonel. I'll keep it in mind.
iandrstad4karnal6ilkepatanmid
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
34,
I'm counting on it, $R.
imcowntaganat4kaptan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
34,
Just a moment, $C. I have one more thing to tell you.
jasamoman3diptisk7ihavwanmortagtutalyu

33,
We'll be leaving $S soon, and I need to make some personnel changes.
welbelevagsastamsun3adinedtumaksamprsanalchajas
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Effective immediately following the jump, you'll be reassigned.
efaktavamedeatlefaloagtejamp4yulbereasind

24,
You'll be flying Hornets with the Killer Bees again.
yulbefliaghornatswittekalrbesagan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
25,
I want you in a Scimitar-class medium fighter, with Blue Devil Squadron.
iwanyuanasimitarclasmedeamfitr3wattebludavlskwadran
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
26,
I need you in Star Slayer Squadron, flying a Raptor-class heavy fighter.
inedyuinstarslaarskwadran5fliagaraptorclashavefitr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
27,
I want you in one of the new Rapier-class mediums, in Black Lion Squadron.
iwanyuanwanaftenurapearclasmedeams4anblaklianskwadron
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
28,
Yes, sir You won't be sorry
yassar4yuwontbesarre$99
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
33,
Have I done something wrong, sir?
havidansamtagwrag3sar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

It's nothing personal, $C. Just a simple matter of attrition.
atsnatagprsanal3dipstik5jasasamplmatrafatratan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

As we lose ships and pilots from various squadrons...
aswelussapsadpilatsframvareasskwadrans
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...I have to shift personnel to keep the maximum number of fighters active.
ihavtusafprsanaltukeptemaksamumnambraffitrsaktav
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I see, sir.
isee3sar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Good. I'm glad to hear it.
gud5imgladtuherat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all, then, $R. Dismissed.
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For meritorious conduct in confronting the Kilrathi enemy...
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08,
In consideration of his valorous service to humanity...
incansadaratanafhasvalarasservastuhumanate


leading the forces of the Confederation against the Empire of Kilrah...
ledagteforsesaftecanfadaratanagansteampirafkalra


taking a decisive role in the Vega Sector Campaign...
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and commanding the squadron which accomplished the pivotal victory...
adkamadagteskwadranwajakaplisdtepavatalviktore

08,
For bravely sacrificing his vessel and endangering his life...
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in combat with the Kilrathi enemy...
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in the $S System, on or about $E,
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the Terran Confederation is proud to present the $A to $R $N.
tetarancanfadaratanasprowdtupresnttewetnudletukaptandipstik

11,12,
Your courage is exemplary of the Confederation's finest defenders.


13,
History shall number you among the greatest heroes of humanity.


13,
Your devotion to the Confederation honors all humanity.



Good job, $C.Congratulations.
gudjabdipstikcangratulatons$20
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Thank you, sir.
Tankyusr$30
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

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We've got a lot of work to do, people, so let's get to it.
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The Tiger's Claw dropped from jumpspace seven hours ago, at 0800.
tetigrscladrapdframjampspassavnowrsagop4ato2athandred
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Blue Devil squadron had first patrol. You Killer Bees have the next shift.
bludevlsqwadrantuktefrstpatrolsiftyukillrbeestakovratsikstenhandred
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You rookies'll be flying with experienced pilots on your first missions.
yurukeslbefliangwitakspereansdpilatsanyorfrstmsns
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I want the rookies to fly as wingleaders.You vets keep an eye on the kids out there.
iwantterukestufliaswigledrsp4yuvatskepaniontekidsowttar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Here are the assignments.
herarteasinmants
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

$C, you're leading Alpha wing.
dipstikp3yurledigalfawig
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Spirit will fly on your wing. She's quiet, but she knows the ropes.
p10$100
RA5,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

You're the wingleader, but if Spirit talks, you be sure and listen. Got it?
yurtewigledrp3batafsparatsassamthigyubesurandlistnp3gotit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Yes, sir.
yassar
RA5,81,01,A10,81,01,

Good. Here's your patrol plan, then.
gud3hirsyurpatrlplan2then
RA5,81,01,A10,81,01,

Computer, display Alpha.
camputr3dasplaalfa


You'll check three possible jump points, at about 20,000 klicks out.



There are asteroids near Nav Points 2 and 3, so stay on course.



Any questions?



Yes, commander. What are we to do if we encounter the enemy?
yas2comndurp4watrwetuduafweancowntrthanami
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Engage, if the odds look good. Let $C make the call.
angajp4ifteadslukgudp4latdipstikmaktecal
RA5,81,01,A10,81,01,

Next is Beta wing...
nakstazbatawag
RA5,81,01,A10,81,01,

Your thoughts wander as the commander makes the rest of the assignments.



...and back to the Tiger's Claw.
adbaktutatigrzcla


Remember ... this is no trainsim. If you see the enemy, he'll be out to kill you.
ramambrp7tasasnotransamp4afyuencuntrteanamep4helbeowttukilyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Be sure you do it to him before he does it to you.
besuruduittutembeforthedasituyu
RA20,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

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$10,
Welcome back, $C. Looks like you survived your first trip out.
walcambakdipstikp5itlukslikyusarripowt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,5,
He is a very able pilot, commander. It is an honor to fly on his wing.
heasavaryablpilatcamandrp8atasananartuflianhiswig
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's high praise coming from Spirit. You should be proud, $C.
tatshiprascamigframsparatp5yusudbeprowddipstik
120,RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,
9,




But Spirit, sir. She didn't make it back...
batsparatsrp3sedadntmakitbak
525,81,03,515,RA45,81,01,

This is a war, son, not some flight simulator.
tasasawarsan3natsamflitsamulator
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Young men and women die in wars. She knew that when she signed up.
yungmenanwamandianwarsp5senutatwansesindap
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You didn't do anything wrong $C, so don't hold yourself responsible.
yudidntduanethigrogowttarp3sodantholdyorsalfrespansabl
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

In any case, you flew well out there. I've reviewed the mission report from your flight recorder.
inanecasp3yubotfluwalowttarp5ivrevudtemisnreportframyorflitcamputr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
23,
I see you made it back. . . barely.
iseyumadatbakp8barle
R645,81,01,650,81,01,635,81,02,
0,18,
After a performance like that, you're both lucky to be alive.
aftraparformansliktat2yorbotlaketubealiv
R645,81,01,635,81,01,650,81,02,

Spirit, I know you can do better than that.

A25,81,010,R435,81,03,430,81,04,

I'm sorry, sir. I shall try to do better in the future.
imsaresr2p3isaltritudubatrintefutur
425,81,04,RA35,81,03,A30,81,04,

And you, $C. What have you got to say for yourself?
anyudipstikp5wathavyugattusaforyorsef
R645,81,01,635,81,01,650,81,02,

Nothing, sir. I won't make any excuses.
natagsrp9iwontmakaneakskusas
415,81,02,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Good, because there aren't any.
gudp5becastararntane
R645,81,01,635,81,01,650,81,02,

If you two don't shape up, you'll both be flying garbage scows.
afyutudontsapapp3yulbotbefliaggarbajscows
625,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,
0,23,
I hear it got pretty rough out there.How are you feeling?
iheratgatpraterafowttarp8howaryrfelig
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I'll be alright, sir.
ilbealritp2sr2
420,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

It's not going to get any easier.
atsnatgoigtugetaneesear
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Today it was Spirit that didn't come home...
tudaatwasspirittatdadntcamhom
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...tomorrow it may be you.
tumaroatmitbeyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Let's go over the mission report.
latsgoovrtemasnreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,425,81,02,
25,
You got $K of the hairballs, $C...
ugotsumaftheharbahls3dipstik

26,
Recorder shows no kills for you, $C...
camputershosnokilsfaru3dipstik

27,
and $L Kilrathi for Spirit.
adfivkilratheforspirit

28,
and Spirit came up empty.
adsparatcamupemte

0,29,
And of course, Spirit didn't make it back.
adafcors4sparatdadntmakatbak
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
30,
Drop by my office in a couple of hours, $C ... I need to speak to you.
addipstik4iwanttuseyuanmiafisanacaplafowrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all, then. Dismissed.
tatsalten4dasmasd
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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Belly on up, friend, and take a load off.
baleapfradadtakalodaf2$99
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You must be $C. I'm Shotglass. Welcome aboard the Claw.
yumasbedipstik4imsatglas5walcamabordtecla
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Used to be a pilot myself...
ustabeapilatmisaf
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...till the fleabags shot me up so bad I couldn't fly.
talteflebagssatmeapsobadicadnfli
R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

I guess I flew with most every pilot on the Claw.
igasifluwatmosavrepilatantecla
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

So if you want to know how one pilot or another flies...
soafyuwantunohowwanpilatoranathrflis
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A25,81,02,130,81,01,

...old Shotglass is the guy to ask
olsatglasastegituask$99
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Stop by when you're off duty and we'll talk more.
stopbywhenurafduteanweltakmor
RA30,81,01,



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Bonjour, Lieutenant. You are called $C, no? I am called Angel.
banzurlutanant3yuarcalddipstik2no2p8iamcaldanjl
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I am just reviewing some figures on our recent encounters with the Kilrathi.
iamjasrevuagsamfagursanowrresantankowntrswatzekalrate
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You would like to know what I have learned, perhaps?
yuwadliktunowatihavlrndprhaps
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The Dralthi is the Kilrathi fighter seen most in this sector.
tedralteastekalratefitrsenmosantassaktr
425,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

These figures show that 1.4 missiles are required to destroy the Dralthi,
tesfagurssotatwanpuntformaslsarrekwirdtudestroetedralte
R445,81,01,435,81,01,A50,81,02,

while over seven direct laser hits are necessary to destroy the same vessel.
wilovrsavndiraklasrhatsarnasasaretudestrosamvasl
R445,81,01,435,81,01,A50,81,02,

I hope this information is useful to you, Lieutenant.
ihoptisanformasanasusfltuyu3lutanant
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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okladetakasetanteltaglaswatolpaladan$99
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I recall once when I was just a lieutenant like yourself there...
irecalwanswaniwasjasalutanant3likyurseftar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We were flyin' patrol o'er Accord, the fourth planet in the Alliance System.
wewarflianpatroloraliansfor
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

These four Kilrathi Salthi came zoomin' in with the sun at their backs...
tesforkalratesaltecamzumananwattesanattarbaks
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
4,6,
What is the point, monsieur? There is one, oui?
watestepuntmasur2p5thiriswon3we
R145,81,01,135,81,01,150,81,02,

I was leadin' up ta it, lass.
iwaslednaptuatlas
R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

That day, we learned that a Salthi will always turn ta the left...
tada3welrndtatasaltewalalwastrntuatslef
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

It's got somethin' ta do with the way 'er engines an' ducts are arranged.
itsgatsamthantadowattewataranjnsanduksararanjd
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

So when you tail a Salthi, watch ta the left...
sowanyutalasaltep3wajtatelaf
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's where 'e'll go when 'e makes 'is break
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0,2,
Epsilon Wing is $C and Spirit.
apsalanwigasdipstikadsparat

0,3,
Epsilon Wing is you, $C. We're short on manpower, so you'll be flying solo.
apsalanwigasyu3dipstikp5wershortanmanpowr3soyulbefliagsolo


You'll be escorting a Drayman-class transport to its jumppoint.
yulbeascortigadramanclastransporttuatsjumppunt


Computer, display Epsilon.
camputr3dasplaapsalan


Let's take a look at your flight plan.
latstakalukatyurflitplan


You'll rendezvous with the transport upon launch.



Escort it to Nav Point 1...



...and on to Nav 2, where it will initiate jump sequence.



Once its jumped out, you'll return by the most direct route.



Remember...your job is to make sure that transport jumps out.
remambr4yurjabastumaksurtattranpsortjampsowt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I don't want you leaving her to chase down bogies.
idontwantyulevighartujasdownboges
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,R650,81,02,640,

If the enemy retreats, you stay with the transport.
afteanameretretsp4yustawittetransport
645,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Questions?
kwastans
RA5,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,
0,15,
Yes, sir. Why is Nav 1 so far out of the way?
i2sarp8wiasnavwansofarowtaftewa
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,16,
Yes, sir. Why is Nav 1 so far out of the way?
i2sarp8wiasnavwansofarowtaftewa
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

There's an asteroid field between the Tiger's Claw and the jumppoint.
tarsanastarodfeldbetwentetigrsclaadtejumppont
115,RA45,81,01,A50,81,01,

A fighter might navigate it, but a Drayman 'sport would never make it through.
afitrmitnavagatatp4batadramansportwudnavrmakattru
RA45,81,01,A50,81,01,

Anything else?
anetigals
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

All right, then. Let's get to work.
alrit2tan5latsgattuwrk
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,150,81,02,A35,81,02,

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$9,
Good job out there, $C.
gudjabowttardipstik

2,3,
The 'sport jumped right on schedule. You covered her well.
tesportjampdritanskadul3p2yucavrdharwall
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,8,0,5,
Thank you, sir, but Spirit deserves as much credit as I do.
tankyusarp3batsparatdesrvsasmajkradatasidu
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,235,

$C-san is too kind, sir. I only flew on his wing.
walcambakdipstikp5yudadwallforyorfrstpatrol
125,81,02,130,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,
0,8,
Thank you, sir. I'm sorry about Spirit.
tankyusar2p5imsareabowtsparat
A45,81,05,R435,81,03,450,81,02,

I know, son. Spirit was a good pilot, and a loyal friend.
ino2san8sparatwasagudpilat3adaloalfred
A45,81,03,A35,R81,05,435,81,04,440,
2,8,
But the transport jumped out on schedule, so her death was not for nothing.
battetranpsortjampdowtanskedul3p6sohrdatwasnatfornatig
425,81,03,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

At any rate, that was some nice flying.
atanerat3tatwassamnisfliag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
15,
Pretty hectic out there, eh?
pratehaktikowttar3a2
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Yes, sir. It got pretty busy.
yassar2p4itgatpratebaze
415,81,04,415,81,02,RA45,81,01,A35,
2,13,
At least the 'sport jumped out intact.
atlestesportjampdowtantakt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If it hadn't, you'd have been headed for the infantry on the next 'sport out.
afathadntyudhavbanhadadforteanfantreantenekstsportowt
RA15,81,01,A15,81,01,A10,81,02,
0,15,
I don't know if you were hot-dogging or asleep at the stick...
aftraparformansliktat2yorbotlaketubealiv
A15,R645,81,01,655,81,01,650,81,01,

...but you better make sure it never happens again
butyubatrmaksuratnavrhapnsagan
R645,81,01,655,81,01,650,81,01,

Well, let's review the mission report.
wellestakalookattemissnreprt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
17,
$C, you took out $K Kilrathi...
dipstik3utokowtsumkilrathe
R445,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
18,
$C, you came up empty...
dipstik3ucamupemte
R445,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,20,19,
and Spirit got $L of them.
adsparatgatfaftenaftem
R445,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
20,
and Spirit struck out.
adsparatstrakowt
R445,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
2,21,
The Drayman 'sport made its jump on schedule.
tedramansportmadatsjampanskadul
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
2,22,
We lost the Drayman.
welasttedraman
R445,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,23,0,23,
And of course, Spirit didn't make it back.
adafcors4sparatdadntmakatbak
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
24,
And $C ... I want to see you in my office in a couple of hours.
addipstik4iwanttuseyuanmiafisanacaplafowrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all, then. Dismissed.
tatsalten4dasmasd
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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Hear you flew with Spirit yesterday, $C.
heryufluwatsparatyestrda2dipstik
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,4,
She's a quiet little thing, but she's a heckuva flier.
sesakwiatlatlteg3batsesahakavafliar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

She's rock-steady, follows orders, don't fire till she's sure of her shot.
sesrakstade2falosordrs3dontfirtalsessurafhrsat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I was always glad to have Spirit on my wing when I was still flying.
$5iwasalwasgladtuhavsparatanmiwagwaniwastalfliag$10
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,7,
Damn shame she didn't make it back.
damshamshedidnmakitbak
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Don't take it personal, kid. Spirit was a good flier, and she knew the risks.
dontakatprsanl2kadp5sparatwasagudfliar3adsenuterisks
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Still, I wish I had my hands on the fleabag that got her
still5iwasihadmihansanteflebagtatgathr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,



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You're $C, right? They call me Hunter, mate. G'day.
yurdipstik2rit4tacalmedartmat3gda
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,2,
Spirit 'ere was tellin' me about your tumble with the hairballs.
sparatherwastalanmebowtyurtamblwatteharbals
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Sounds like you really mixed it up out there.
sownslikyurelemaksdatapowttar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

'At's the way, isn't it, mate?
atstewa3adnatmat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Just you and some hairball, twistin' about, tryin' t'get a missile lock...
jasyuadsamharbal3twastnabowt2triantgatamasllak
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Formations, uniforms, medals, wingmen ... that's all sheepdip.
formatansunaformsmadalswagmanp5alatssepdap
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

All a bruce can count on out there is 'imself and 'is missiles.
alabruscancownanowttarasamsefadasmasls
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,




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Konichi-wa, $N-san. Please take a seat.
konejewadipstiksan4plestakaset$25
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If I may say so, you are doing quite well.
afimitsaso3yuarduagkwitwal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
$5,
Colonel-sama is most pleased with your performance thus far.
kr2nlsamaasmostplesdwatyurpr2formanstasfar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

There was no need to praise me before him, though, honorable $R.
tarwasnonedtuprasmebeforhamtoanarabllutanant
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The credit for a mission's success is due its leader, not his assistants.
tecradatforamassansaksasasduitsledrp3nathasasastants
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I see by your expression that you do not believe me.
isebiyuraksprasantatyudunatbelevme$33
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I assure you I speak what is in my heart.
iasuryuispekwatasanmihart
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
10,
We both survived to challenge our enemies another day.
webotsarvavdtuchalanjaranamesanatrda
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

No mission from which you return is a total failure. Remember that.
nomasnframwijyuretarnasatotlfalur2p5remambrtat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Our race needs live pilots far more than it needs dead heroes.
arrasnedslivpilatsfarmortanatnedsdadheros
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,



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Mission Briefing.McAuliffe System, $T hours, $D.Fifteen minutes into the briefing...



Alright, then. Beta wing will be led by $C.
alrittan4batawagwalbeladbidipstik


Paladin, you'll be flying on his wing.

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

An' I canna tell you 'ow I'm lookin' forward to it, Colonel.
anicanatalyuomlookinforwirdtoitkernal$30
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Right.
rit
135,81,01,140,R81,01,A45,

Since we jumped into the McAuliffe system just a few hours ago...
sanswejampdantutegatwasastmjasafuowrsago
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

...we're still running preliminary patrols.
werstalranagprelamnarepatrols
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

$C, you'll be flying a four-point route, checking several potential jump points.
dipstik3yulbefliagaforpuntrut2jakagsavralpotnjaljampunts
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Here's your flight plan...
hersyorflitplan
RA30,81,01,

Just fly to the Nav Points, and make sure they're clear.
jasflitutenavpunts3admaksurthardcler


Long-range scanners indicate some sort of debris near Nav 3...
lagrajscanrsandacatsamsortadabrenernavtre


We have reason to believe this might be a Kilrathi mine field...
wehavresntubelevtasmitbeakalrateminfeld


...so be especially careful in that area.
sobeaspaslecarfalantatarea
RA5,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

Questions?
kwastans
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Alright, then. Delta wing is Iceman and Angel...
alritten3deltawagasismanadangl
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

You listen as the colonel completes the mission assignments.
yulisnastekarnalcmpletstemasnasinmats


That's everyone. Last questions?
tatsavrewan4laskwastans


No hands are raised.



Good. Let's get to work.



Squadron dismissed.





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$7,
Well flown, $C.
walflown3dipstik


You handled those fleabags like an old pro.
yuhandldtosflebagslikanoldpro
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,5,
Thanks, sir. Having Paladin on my wing made it easy.
tankssarp3havagpaladananmiwagmadatese
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,235,

Now laddy, don't brag on me, or the colonel'll start expectin' more from me
nowlade3dontbraganme3ortekarnal4startekspektnmorframme$24
125,81,02,130,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,
5,12,
You don't have to say that, sir. I shouldn't have let them get Paladin.
yudonthavtusatat2sarp5isudnthavlattamgatpaladan
A45,81,05,R435,81,03,450,81,02,

It happens, $C. It's part of war.
ithapns2lutanant4atspartafwar
A45,81,03,A35,R81,05,435,81,04,440,
11,
Ran into a few hairballs, I hear.
ranantuafuharbals3iher
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Yes, sir. The locations were autologged in the flight recorder.
yesr3telocatanswarawtolagdanteflitcamputr
425,81,04,415,81,02,RA45,81,01,A35,
$11,
At least you made all the Nav Points.
atlesyumadaltenavpunts
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Your recon will be very useful.
yurrekanwalbevareusfal
RA15,81,01,A15,81,01,A10,81,02,
12,
I've already sent out another patrol to check the jump points you missed.
ivalradesanowtanatrpatroltujektejampuntsyumasd
A15,R645,81,01,655,81,01,650,81,01,

So let's go over the mission report.
solatsgoovrtemisnreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
14,
You skragged $K Kilrathi, $C...
yuskragdsevnkalrate3dipstik

15,
I see no kills for you, $C...
isenokalsforyu2dipstik

16,
and Paladin did in $L himself.
adpaladandadansevnhamsef

17,
and Paladin came up empty.
adpaladancamapamte

5,18,
And we lost Paladin.
adwelastpaladan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
19,
I want to see you in my office after you've had a shower, $C.
addipstik4iwanttuseyuanmiafisanacaplafowrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all, then. Dismissed.
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tatsismanadnitovrtar
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Knight's a darned reliable pilot...
nitsadarndrela2blpilat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

a solid shot, a steady flier.
asaladsat5astadefliar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Not flashy at all ... He's sort of a craftsman. Gets the job done, though.
natflaseatal8hessortafacrafsman5gatstejabdan2to
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Iceman, though, now he's an artist.
isman3to3nowhesanartast
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Best pilot on the Tiger's Claw.
bespilatantetigrscla
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Lives to fly and to fight. He's totally ruthless, and completely deadly.
lavstufliadtufit8hestotalerutlas4adcampletledadle
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Some of the pilots say he's got freon for blood...
samaftepilatssahesgatfreanforblad
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...at least, that's where he got the call sign.
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RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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$C, right? I'm Knight. Welcome to the Blue Devils.
dipstik2rit5imnit3walcamtutebludavls
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Ever flown Scimitars before? I think you're going to like them.
avrflownsamatarsbefor5itikyurgoagtuliktem
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A Scimitar isn't quite as fast or nimble as a Hornet...
asamatarasnkwitasfasarnamblasahornat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but she's got twice the armor, as well as heavier guns.
batsesgattwistearmraswalashaver
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

And she handles like a Centaurian mud pig.
avrflownsamatarsbefor5itikyurgoagtuliktem
245,81,01,235,R81,01,A50,81,02,A35,

Iceman here'll try to tell you speed and handling'll save your butt...
ismanherltritutalyuspedadhadlaglsavyurbat
140,81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

..but I'll take an extra three centimeters of durasteel plating any day
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$C. They call me Iceman.
dipstik8tacalmeisman
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Don't let Knight fool you.
dontlatnitfulyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The Scimm's a gun-heavy slug.
tesamsatsaganhaveslag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Forget finesse ... just head straight in, guns blaring.
forgatfanasp6jashadstratan4gansblarag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Give me a ship that takes skill...
gavmeasaptatakskal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A Raptor, even a Hornet...
araptor3evnahornat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...or one of those new Rapiers...
orwanaftosnurapearsavrewanstakagabowt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If half of what they say is true, the Rapier's a true artist's ship
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Mission Briefing.McAuliffe System, $T hours, $D.



Well, boys and girls, things are getting ready to heat up.
walbusadgrls3tagsargatagradetuhetap


The Confederation is getting ready to mount a major offensive...
tecanfadaratanasgatagradetumownamajrafansiv
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

...so we're expecting several supply ships within the next 48 hours.
sowerakspactagsavralsaplisapswatantenaksforteathowrs
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

But scanners show increased Kilrathi activity in this system.
batskanrssoancresdkalrateaktavateantassastm
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

We've got to clean up the enemy presence here at McAuliffe...
wevgattuclenapteanameprasnsheratgatwa
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

...before the tankers and 'sports start to arrive tomorrow.
befortetankrsadsportsstarttuarivtumaro
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

We've detected a large bogie about 90,000 klicks out.
wevdetaktdalarjbogeabowtnintetowsndkliksowt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

It jumped in about 20 minutes ago, and seems to be headed this way.
atjampdanabowttwanemanatsago3adsemstubehadadtaswa
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

It might be just a transport, but it's probably a small warship.
atmitbejasatankr5batatsprabbleasmalwarsip
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,11,
$C, you and Paladin are going to go out and get a look at it...
dipstik3yuadpaladanargoagtugoowtadgatalukatat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,12,
$C, I want you to go out and get a look at it...
dipstik4iwanyutugoowtadgatalukatat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and destroy it if you can.
addestruatafyucan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,14,
Faith, lad, but that'll be a challenge...
fat2lad4battatlbeajalaj
RA5,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

Here's your flight plan...
hersyurflitplan


If the bogie continues its present course and speed...

A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

...you should meet it here, at Nav 1.



We've detected a fighter escort in the area as well...



...so be on the lookout for additional bogies.
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1,6,
Nice job, $C.
nisjab2dipstik

5,4,
You too, Paladin. Congratulations to the both of you.
yutu2paladan4cangrajulatanstutebotafyu


The kid did all the work, sir. I was just along for the ride.
tekadadaltewarksr3iwasjasalagfarterid
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,235,

Those Kilrathi destroyers really aren't much to worry about, sir.
tekalratecorvatsrelearntmujtuwareabowt2sar
225,81,02,230,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,

I don't know, $C. They had you outgunned as well as outnumbered.
idontno3lutanant6tahadyuowtgundaswalasowtnambrd
A45,81,05,RA35,81,03,A50,81,02,
1,12,
Didn't get her, eh?
didntgathar2a4
A45,81,03,A35,R81,05,A35,81,04,A40,

No, sir. I'm sorry.
nosar4imsare
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,9,
Well, no matter. You got close enough for your computer to make her.
wal3nomatr5yugatclosenafforyurcamputrtumakher
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,

We've already downloaded your recon from your flight recorder.
wevalradedownlodedyurrecanframyurflitcamputr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,11,
Too bad you didn't get closer ... we could have used a positive ID on her.
tubadyudidntgatclosr10wecudhavusdapasatavideanhar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I dispatched a squadron of Raptors to intercept. She won't get past them.
idispajdaskwadranafraptorstuintrsept6sewontgatpastem
RA15,81,01,A15,81,01,A10,81,02,

Now, to review the mission...
now4turevutemisn
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
14,
Recorder shows you killed $K, $C...
reportsosyukilt2dipstik

15,
Recorder shows no kills for you, $C...
reportsosnokalsforyu2dipstik

5,18,16,
and $L killed by Paladin.
adfivkalsforpaladan

17,
and none for Paladin.
adnanforpaladan

5,18,
And Paladin didn't make it back.
adpaladandidnmakatbak
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,
1,20,
By the way, we've identified the big bogie as a Ralari-class destroyer.
bytewa4wevidantafidtebagbogeasaspakereclascorvet
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,20,
Good job taking her out.
gudjabtakagharowt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
21,
And $C ... I want to see you in my office in an hour.
addipstik4iwanttuseyuanmiafisananowr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all. Dismissed.
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You met Maniac and Bossman over there yet?
yumatmaniakadbasmanovrtaryat
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Maniac's a real lunatic...a good pilot, but way too erratic.
maniaksarellunatac9agudpilat4batwatuaratac
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He was just comin' up when the fleabags put me outa commission.
hewasjascamagapastaflebagspatmeowtacamasan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Just between you and me, I'd rather fly alone than with Maniac on my wing.
jasbetwenyuadme4idrathrflialontanwatmaniakanmiwag
A45,81,01,235,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Bossman's another story, though.
basmansanathrstore3tho
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He's a real team leader.
hesareltemledr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A crack pilot, with 17 years behind him.
akrakpilat4watsavntenyersbehidham
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Flown ever'thin' in the Terran fleet...
flownavretagantetaranflet
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

and blown up at least one of every class the Kilrathi have.
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Sit down, $C. They call me Bossman. I've been watching you.
sitdown2dipstik5tacalmebasman5ivbanwajagyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You look good for a rookie.
yulukgud7foraruke
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You handle yourself well in a dogfight...
yuhadlyursafwalanadagfit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but we're going to be facing some bigger ships soon.
batwergoagtubefasagsambagrsapssun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

All right Some serious action
alrit4samsereasaksan$50
RA15,81,01,A20,81,01,

A lot of young pilots get excited when they see their first destroyer...
alatafyagpilatsgataksitadwantasetarfarscorvat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Just what do you mean by that, Boss?
jaswatduyumenbitat3bas
R215,81,01,225,81,01,220,81,02,

...they lose their heads and go straight in for the battleship.
thalustarhadsadgostratanfortebatlsap
140,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Then a light fighter they forgot about blasts them from behind.
tanalitfitrtaforgatabowtblatstamframbehid
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Big ships move slow and turn like pigs.
bagsapsmuvsloadtarnlikpigs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Thing to do is clean up the fighter cover first...
tagtuduasclenaptefitrcavrfars
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...then go in for the battleship.
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Hey, $C. I'm Maniac. Glad to meetcha.
ha2dipstik5immaniak4gladtumeja
RA15,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,81,02,

Bossman says we're gonna see some action against some battleships soon.
basmansaswergunasesamaksanaganssambatlsapssun$99
220,R81,01,A15,81,01,A20,81,02,

I can't wait...
ikantwat
R81,01,A15,81,01,A20,

Dodging flak and fighter cover to make a missile run at a destroyer...
dajagflakadfitrcavrtumakamislranatadestruar
RA25,81,01,A15,81,01,A20,81,02,

Man, that'll be a rush
ma3n4tatlbearas
R81,01,A15,81,01,A20,

Get in there quick, waste the mama cat...
gatantarkwik4wasttematrdak
RA15,81,01,A25,81,01,A20,81,02,

...then pick the kittens off one by one.
tanpaktedaklagsafwanbiwan
R81,01,A25,81,01,A10,

That's the way to do it
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Mission Briefing.McAuliffe System, $T hours, $D.



We're going to be leaving McAuliffe late tomorrow...
wergoagtubelevaggatwalattumaro


but first, we've got a half-dozen 'sports and tankers coming in.
batfars5wevgatahafdaznsportsadtankrscamagan


With at least one Kilrathi carrier in the system,
watatlestwankalratecarearantesactr
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

...we're expecting the hairballs to make a play for most of the 'sports.
werekspektagteharbalstumakaplaformosaftesports
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

Here are the assignments for transport escorts...
herarteasinmatsfortransportadtankraskorts
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

The colonel makes the assignments for the wings.You draw the final run...


5,8,
$C and Paladin will take the last detail.
dipstikadpaladanwaltaktelasdetal

5,9,
$C, you'll be flying the last detail solo.
dipstik3yulbefliagtelasdetalsolo


Computer, display Psi.
camputer4diplaipsi


You'll rendezvous with a Drayman-class tanker here, at Nav 1.



As soon as it arrives, the tanker will head for the Tiger's Claw.



It'll be moving at top speed, and won't deviate from its shortest course...



So you'll have to protect it from any attackers.
soyulhavtuprotaktatframaneatakrs
RA50,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

Stay close ... don't let enemy fighters draw you away from the tanker.
satclos7donlatanamefitrsdrayuawaframtetankr
RA50,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

Now, one more thing, boys and girls...
now2wanmortagbusadgrls
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

Intelligence indicates Bhurak Starkiller may be in the system.
antalagansandacatskajatefagmabeantesastam


Bhurak Starkiller, sir?
kajatefag3sar
RA50,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

He's one of Kilrah's best ... flies a Salthi light fighter.
heswanafkalrasbast4flisakranhavefitr


Our records credit him with 64 kills, counting fighters and battleships.
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So let's all be extra careful out there, alright?



Squadron dismissed.





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2,6,5,2,
Well done, gentlemen. The tanker commander asked me to commend you both.
waldan3jantlman5tetankrcamandraskdmetucamandyubot

5,3,
Good work out there, $C. The tanker skipper asked me to thank you.
gudwrkowttar2dipstik5tetankrskipraskdmetutankyu
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
3,4,
And my personal congratulations for dispatching Bhurak Starkiller.
admiprsanalcangrajulatansfordaspajagburaktarkilar
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,

I'm just glad to get that 'sport back to the Claw, sir.
imjasgladtugattatfulbaktutecla3sar
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
5,12,
Now, don't go discountin' the fun in givin' the hairballs a black eye, lad.
now3dontgodascowntntefanangavnteharbalsablaki3lad
A45,R81,02,135,81,03,150,
2,12,
So we lost the tanker, $C? That's going to cost all of us, you know.
sowelastetankr2dipstik4tatsgoagtocastalafas3yuno
A45,81,03,A35,R81,05,A35,81,04,A40,

I know, sir. But there were just too many enemy fighters...
ino2sar4battarwarjastumaneanamefitrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,9,
Paladin and I couldn't handle all of them at once...
paladanadicudnthandlalaftematwans
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,

I understand, son, but we were too short-handed to send two wings.
iandrstan2san3batwewartusorthadedtusantuwags
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If we're going to win this war...
afwergoagtuwantaswar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...we're all going to have to do the work of three men.
weralgoagtuhavtudutewarkaftreman
RA15,81,01,A15,81,01,A10,81,02,

Enough of that, though. Let's review the mission...
enafaftat2to5latsrevutemasn
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
14,
You racked up $K Kilrathi, $C...
yurakdaptrekals2dipstik

15,
No kills for you, $C...
nokalsforyu2dipstik

5,18,16,
and Paladin got $L of the hairballs.
adpaladangatfivafteharbals

17,
and Paladin came up empty.
adpaladancamapamte

5,18,
We lost Paladin out there.
welaspaladanowttar
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,
3,20,
And you shot down Bhurak Starkiller...
adyushatdownkajatefag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Everything else aside, $C, that was excellent work.
avaretagalsasid2dipstik3tatwasaksalenwark
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
21,
And I want to see you in my office later, $C.
adiwantuseyuanmiafaclatr2dipstik


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Hey there, $C. Get you somethin'?.
haytir3dipstik4getusomtin
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,
5,3,
I'm glad to see you and Paladin gettin' along so well.
imgladtoseuanpaladangetinalongsowel
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He'll be retirin' soon, you know?.
helberetirnsun3uno
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,5,
I'm glad to see you and Paladin were getting along so well.
imgladtoseuanpaladanwirgetingalongsowel
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He was s'posed to retire soon, you know?
hewassuposedtoretirsun3uno
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Been flyin' fighters for twenty-odd years...
binflingitersfortwenteahdyirs
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,
5,7,
...and now they're puttin' him out to pasture.
annowthirputinhimowttopastir
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,8,
...and he buys it a month before his retirement.
anhebisitamanthbeforhasretirmen
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He and I used to fly together back before the war started.
hesaniusetoflitogetherbakbeforthewarstarted
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Darn good man ... the old Claw'll miss him.
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$C, sit down. I want to compare notes with you.
dipstik2satdown3iwantucamparnotswatyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I've been watching the way Dralthi maneuver...
ivbenwajagtewadraltemanuvr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and I think I've noticed something.
aditankivnotisdsamtag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Seems to me that when you're hot on a Dralthi's tail...
semstumetatwanyurhatanadraltistal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and he pulls a loop to shake you...
adhepalsaluptusakyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...he always goes up or down, never to the side. Ever notice that?
healwasgosapordown3navrtutesid7evrnotastat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You shrug in tenative agreement

R81,02,A35,

Well, they do ... always up or down, never left or right.
wal3tadu6alwasapordown4nevrlaforrit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,9,
Y'know, lad, I believe you're right.
yano2lad3itankyurrit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I think it's because those big wings block their vision to the sides...
itankatsbecaztosbagwagsblaktarvazantutesids
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but above and below -- between the wings -- their vision is clear.
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idliktatalya2lade4sbangudfliagwatya
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We'll be pullin' outa McAuliffe soon...
welbepalanowtagatwasun
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...an' the colonel likes to shake up the wings every now an' then.
antekarnallikstusakaptewagsavrenowanten
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

So let me give you one last piece of advice...
solatmegavyuwanlaspesafadvis
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...a young wingman ain't goin' ta stick by you the way I have, lad.
ayugwagmanantgoantastakbiyatewaihav2lad
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's no criticism of 'em, lad, just a fact.
tatsnocratasasmafam2lad3jasafakt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A youngster's got a name to make and a career to think on...
ayagstersgatanamtumakadacarertutankan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...'e'll be lookin' to make a hero of 'imself.
helbelukantumakaheroafhamsef
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

An old man like meself, on the other hand...
anoldmanlakmisefanteatrhan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

well, I'm just wantin' to make it back so I can retire in one piece.
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Welcome to the Gateway System, boys and girls.
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These are the assignments for preliminary patrols...
tesarteasinmansforprelamanarepatrols


The commander quickly makes the assignments for Alpha, Beta, and Gamma wings.
tecamandrkwiklemaksteasinmansforalfabataadgamawags


Delta wing. That'll be you flying lead, $C.
daltawag5tatlbeyufliagled3jezwiz
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Paladin, you'll be flying wingman.

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

An' a pleasure it'll be, colonel.
anaplasuratlbekarnal$99
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Right.
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135,81,01,140,R81,01,A45,

Computer, display Delta.
camputr3daspladalta


You'll follow a simple three-point route, gentlemen.
yulfaloasampltrepuntrut3jantlman


Just fly to the Nav Points, and make sure they're clear.
jasflitutenavpunts3admaksurthardcler


We're picking up some debris around Nav Point 1.
werpakagapsamdabrearownnavpunt1


Probably just asteroids, but it could be a Kilrathi mine field...,
prabablejasastruds4batatcudbeakalrateminfeld


...so be especially careful in that area.
sobeaspaslecarfalantatarea
RA5,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

Questions?
kwastans
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Alright, then. Epsilon wing is Iceman and Angel...
alritten3apsalanwagasismanadangl
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

You listen as the colonel completes the mission assignments.



That's everyone. Last questions?
tatsavrewan4laskwastans


No hands are raised.



Good. Let's get to work.



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30,7,
Good job out there, $C.
gudjabowttar3jezwiz


You made it look like you been at this for years.
yumadatluklikyubanattassforyers
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,5,
I wasn't half as smooth as Paladin here, sir.
iwasnhafassmutaspaladanher3sar
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,235,

Now laddy, don't brag on me, or the colonel'll start expectin' more from me
nowlade3dontbraganme3ortekarnal4startekspektnmorframme
125,81,02,130,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,
5,7,
Thank you, sir. I'm sorry about Paladin.
tankyusar4imsareabowtpaladin
A45,81,05,R435,81,03,450,81,02,

It happens, $R Get used to it.
ithapns2lutanant4gatustuat
A45,81,03,A35,R81,05,435,81,04,440,
30,9,
Met some fuzzballs out there, eh?
matsamfazbalsowttar2a
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Yes, sir. I've already transferred their coordinates to the main computer.
yesr3ivalradetransfardtarlocatanstutemankamputr
RA45,81,01,A35,
2,11,
Looks like we've got a serious Kilrathi presence here.
lukslikwevgatasereaskalrateprasansher
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Tactical will be glad to get your report.
taktaklwalbegladtugatyurreport
RA15,81,01,A15,81,01,A10,81,02,
2,12,
I've already dispatched a wing to survey the Nav Points you missed.
ivalradedispajdawagtusarvatenavpuntsyumisd
A15,R645,81,01,655,81,01,650,81,01,

I reviewed your mission report upstairs.
irevudyurmasnreportapstars
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
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You skragged $K Kilrathi, $C...
yuskragdsevnkalratefitrs3dipstik

15,
I saw no kills for you, $C...
isanokalsforyu2dipstik

16,
and Paladin did in $L himself.
adpaladandadansevnhamsef

17,
and Paladin came up empty.
adpaladancamapamte

5,18,
And the hairballs got Paladin.
adteharibalsgatpaladan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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Oh, and $C, I want to see you in my office after you've cleaned up.
o2adjezwiz4iwantuseyuanmiafazaftryuvclendap
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all, then. Dismissed.
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tatsismanadnitovrtar
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Knight's a darned reliable pilot...
nitsadarndrela2blpilat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

a solid shot, a steady flier.
asaladsat5astadefliar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Not flashy at all ... He's sort of a craftsman. Gets the job done, though.
natflaseatal8hessortafacrafsman5gatstejabdan2to
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Iceman, though, now he's an artist.
isman3to3nowhesanartast
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Best pilot on the Tiger's Claw.
bespilatantetigrscla
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Lives to fly and to fight. He's totally ruthless, and completely deadly.
lavstufliadtufit8hestotalerutlas4adcampletledadle
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Some of the pilots say he's got freon for blood...
samaftepilatssahesgatfreanforblad
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...at least that's where he got the call sign.
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$C, right? I'm Knight. Welcome to the Killer Bees.
dipstik2rit5imnit3walcamtutebludavls
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You're flying a Hornet right now, right? Ever flown a Scimitar?
yurfliagaharnatritnaw2rit4avrflownsamatar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

It isn't quite as fast or nimble as a Hornet...
atasnkwitasfasarnamblasahornat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but she's got twice the armor, as well as heavier guns.
batsesgattwistearmraswalashaver
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

And she handles like a Centaurian mud pig.
anshehandlslikasintareanmudpig
245,81,01,235,R81,01,A50,81,02,A35,

Iceman here'll try to tell you speed and handling'll save your butt...
ismanherltritutalyuspedadhadlaglsavyurbat
140,81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

..but I'll take an extra three centimeters of durasteel plating any day
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$C. They call me Iceman.
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RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Don't let Knight fool you.
dontlatnitfulyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The Scimm's a gun-heavy slug.
tesamsatsaganhaveslag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Forget finesse ... just head straight in, guns blaring.
forgatfanasp6jashadstratan4gansblarag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Give me a ship that takes skill...
gavmeasaptatakskal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A Raptor, even a Hornet...
araptor3evnahornat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...or one of those new Rapiers...
orwanaftosnurapearsavrewanstakagabowt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If half of what they say is true, the Rapier's a true artist's ship
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We've got a Code Red alert, people.
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At least half a dozen Kilrathi fighters, coming in fast.
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With Blue Devil and Star Slayer squadrons out on patrol...
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...you Killer Bees will have to stop them yourselves.
yukalrbeswalhavtustaptamyurselvs
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

We've got two Hornets in space already...
wevgattuhornatsanspasalrade
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and we'll scramble the remaining wings at double-time.
adwelskramblteremanagwagsatdabltim
RA45,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,
5,8,
$C, you and Paladin will be first out the launch tube.

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,9,
$C, you'll be first out the launch tube.

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Iceman and Dragon will be next...

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...followed by Bossman and Redbird.

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Remember, people, this is for all the marbles...
remambr3pepl4tasasforaltemarbls
RA45,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

Stop these fighters, or you'll have no place to land
staptesfitrs4oryugatnoplastulad
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

So let's get to it
solatsgattuat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Squadron dismissed





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25,6,
Excellent work, $C.
aksalanwrk3jezwaz

5,4,
You too, Paladin. Congratulations to the both of you.
yutu2paladan4cangrajulatanstutebotafyu
A45,81,05,RA35,81,03,A50,81,02,

You might say I was inspired ta a great effort, Colonel.
yumitsaiwasanspirdtaagratafort2kernal
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,235,

I just did what had to be done, sir.
ijasdadwathadtubedan2sar
225,81,02,230,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,

You fought off the Dralthi before we could even launch the next wing
yufowtaftedraltebeforwecudevanlanjtenekswag
A45,81,05,RA35,81,03,A50,81,02,
25,13,
Welcome back, $C. Looks like we all came through it.
walkambak3jezwizlukslakwealcamtruat
A45,81,03,A35,R81,05,A35,81,04,A40,

How's the Tiger's Claw, sir?
howstetigrskla3sar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We took considerable damage, especially to the flight decks.
wetukcansadrabldamaj5espesaletuteflitdaks
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,

One hit blocked the launch tubes just before Iceman and Dragon launched.
wanhatblakdtelanjtubsjasbeforismanaddraganlanjd
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's why we couldn't get anyone out there to back you up.
tatswiwecudntgatanewanowttartubakyuap
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all right, sir. At least we all lived though it.
tatsalrit2sar5atlukslikweallavdtruat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,13,
All except Paladin, that is.
alekseppaladan3atles
A45,81,01,R435,81,01,450,81,02,

We've already gotten a mission report.
wevalradegatamasnreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
15,
It shows you took out $K, $C...
atsosforkalsforyu2dipstik

16,
It shows no kills for you, $C...
atsosnokalsforyu2dipstik

5,19,17,
and $L for Paladin.
adfivkalsforpaladan

18,
and none for Paladin.
adnanforpaladan

5,19,
And Paladin didn't make it back, of course.
adpaladandidnmakatbak3afcors
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,
20,
And $C ... I want to see you in my office in an hour.
addipstik4iwanttuseyuanmiafisananowr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all. Dismissed.
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yumatjokradbasmanovrtaryat
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Maniac's a real lunatic...a good pilot, but way too erratic.
jokrsarellunatac9agudpilat4batwatuaratac
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He was just comin' up when the fleabags put me out of commission.
hewasjascamagapastaputmeowtofcamisin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Just between you and me, I'd rather fly alone than with Maniac on my wing.
jasbetwenyuadme4idrathrflialontanwatjokranmiwag
A45,81,01,235,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Bossman's another story, though.
basmansanathrstore3tho
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He's a real team leader.
hesareltemledr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A crack pilot, with 17 years behind him.
akrakpilat4watsavntenyersbehidham
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Flown everything in the Terran fleet...
flownavretagantetaranflet
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

and blown up at least one of every class the Kilrathi have.
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sitdown2dipstik5tacalmebasman5ivbanwajagyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You look good for a rookie.
yulukgud7foraruke
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You handle yourself well in a dogfight...
yuhadlyursafwalanadagfit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but we're going to be facing some bigger ships soon.
batwergoagtubefasagsambagrsapssun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

All right Some serious action
alrit4samsereasaksan$99
RA15,81,01,A25,81,01,A20,81,01,

A lot of young pilots get excited when they see their first destroyer...
alatafyagpilatsgataksitadwantasetarfarsdestroer
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Just what do you mean by that, Boss?
jaswatduyumenbitat3bas
R225,81,01,215,81,01,220,81,02,

...lose their heads and go straight in for the battleship.
lustarhadsadgostratanfortebatlsap
140,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Then a light fighter they forgot about blasts them from behind.
tanalitfitrtaforgatabowtblatstamframbehid
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Big ships move slow and turn like pigs.
bagsapsmuvsloadtarnlikpigs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Thing to do is clean up the fighter cover first...
tagtuduasclenaptefitrcavrfars
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...then go in for the battleship.
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ha2dipstik5imjokr4gladtumeja
RA25,81,01,A15,81,01,A30,81,02,

Bossman says we're gonna see some action against some battleships soon.
basmansaswergunasesamaksanaganssambatlsapssun$99
225,R81,01,A15,81,01,A30,81,02,

I can't wait...
ikantwat
RA25,81,01,A15,81,01,A20,81,02,

Dodging flak and fighter cover to make a missile run at a destroyer...
dajagflakadfitrcavrtumakamislranatadestruar
R81,01,A15,81,01,A20,

Man, that'll be a rush
man4tatlbearas
RA25,81,01,A15,81,01,A30,81,01,

Get in there quick, waste the mama cat,
gatantarkwik4wasttematrdak
R81,01,A25,81,01,A20,

...then pick the kittens off one by one.
tanpaktedaklagsafwanbiwan
RA25,81,01,A15,81,01,A20,81,02,

That's the way to do it
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All right, folks, we'll be pulling out from Gateway tomorrow...
alrit2foks4welbepalagowtframmacalaftumaro


...but before we do, we've got a few tankers and 'sports coming in.
batbeforwedu4wevgatafutankrsadsportscomagin


Since yesterday's attack on the Tiger's Claw...
sinsyestrdasatakantetigrskla
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

...it's clear we need to be especially vigilant in escorting these ships.
itsclerwenedtubeaspasalevagalananaskortagtessips
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

Now, here are the assignments for transport escorts...
now3herarteasinmatsfortransportaskorts
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

The colonel makes the assignments for the wings.You draw the final run...


5,8,
$C and Paladin will take the last detail.
jezwizadpaladanwaltaktelasdetal

5,9,
$C, you'll be flying the last detail solo.
jezwiz3yulbefliagtelasdetalsolo


Here's the flight plan...
hersteflitplan


You'll meet a Drayman-class transport here, at Nav 1.



As soon as it arrives, the 'sport will head for the Tiger's Claw.



It'll be moving at top speed, and won't deviate from its shortest course...



So you'll have to protect it from any attackers.
soyulhavtuprotaktatframaneatakrs
RA50,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

Stay with her ... don't let enemy fighters draw you away from the tanker.
satwather7donlatanamefitrsdrayuawaframtetankr
RA50,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

I've got one more bit of intelligence to pass along to everyone.
ivgatwanmorbatafantalaganstupasalagtuavrewan


We believe Bhurak Starkiller may be in the system.
webelevburakstarkilrmabeantesastam


Bhurak Starkiller, sir?
burakstarkilr3sar
RA50,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

He's Kilrah's hottest pilot in the Salthi light fighter.
heskilrashataspilatantesaltelitfitr


We don't know where he's likely to turn up...
wedonnowerheslikletutarnap


...but one wing or another is bound to run into him.
batwanwagoranatrasbownturanantuham


So look alert out there, all right?



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2,6,5,2,
Well done, gentlemen. The 'sport's skipper asked me to thank you both.
waldan3jantlman5tetankrcamandraskdmetucamandyubot

5,3,
Good work out there, $C. The tanker skipper asked me to thank you.
gudwrkowttar2dipstik5tetankrskipraskdmetutankyu
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
3,4,
And my personal congratulations for dispatching Bhurak Starkiller.
admiprsanalcangrajulatansfordaspajagkajatefag
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,

I'm just glad to get that fuel back to the Claw, sir.
imjasgladtugattatfulbaktutecla3sar
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
5,12,
Now, don't go discountin' the fun in givin' the hairballs a black eye, lad.
now3dontgodascowntntefanangavnteharbalsablaki3lad
A45,R81,02,135,81,03,150,
2,12,
So we lost the 'sport, $C? That's going to cost all of us, you know.
sowelastetankr2dipstik4tatsgoagtocastalafas3yuno
A45,81,03,A35,R81,05,A35,81,04,A40,

I know, sir. But there were just too many enemy fighters...
ino2sar4battarwarjastumaneanamefitrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,9,
Paladin and I couldn't handle all of them at once...
paladanadicudnthandlalaftematwans
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,

I understand, son, but we were too short-handed to send two wings.
iandrstan2san3batwewartusorthadedtusantuwags
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If we're going to win this war...
afwergoagtuwantaswar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...we're all going to have to do the work of three men.
weralgoagtuhavtudutewarkaftreman
RA15,81,01,A15,81,01,A10,81,02,

Enough of that, though. Let's review the mission...
enafaftat2to5latsrevutemasn
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
14,
You racked up $K, $C...
yurakdaptrekals2dipstik

15,
No kills for you, $C...
nokalsforyu2dipstik

5,18,16,
and Paladin got $L of the hairballs.
adpaladangatfivafteharbals

17,
and Paladin came up empty.
adpaladancamapamte

5,18,
We lost Paladin out there.
welaspaladanowttar
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,
3,20,
And you shot down Bhurak Starkiller...
adyushatdownkajatefag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Everything else aside, $C, that was excellent work.
avaretagalsasid2dipstik3tatwasaksalenwark
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
21,
And I want to see you in my office later, $C.
adiwantuseyuanmiafaclatr2dipstik


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yumatjokradbasmanovrtaryat
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,
5,3,
I'm glad to see you and Paladin gettin' along so well.
jokrsarellunatac9agudpilat4batwatuaratac
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He'll be retirin' soon, you know?
hewasjascamagapastaputmeo
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,5,
I'm glad to see you and Paladin were gettin' along so well.
jokrsarellunatac9agudpilat4batwatuaratac
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He was s'posed to retire soon, you know?
hewasjascamagapastaputmeowttopastur
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Been flyin' fighters for twenty-odd years...
jasbetwenyuadme4idrathrflialontanwat
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,
5,7,
...and now they're puttin' him out to pasture.
adnowtharpatnhimowttupasjur
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,8,
...and he buys it a month before his retirement.
adhebisatamantbeforhasretirman
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He and I used to fly together back before the war started.
hesareltemledrnathrstore3thonathrstore3tho
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Darn good man ... the old Claw'll miss him.
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dipstik2satdown3iwantucamparnotswatyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I've been watching the way Dralthi maneuver...
ivbenwajagtewadraltemanuvr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and I think I've noticed something.
aditankivnotisdsamtag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Seems to me that when you're hot on a Dralthi's tail...
semstumetatwanyurhatanadraltistal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and he pulls a loop to shake you...
adhepalsaluptusakyu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...he always goes up or down, never to the side. Ever notice that?
healwasgosapordown3navrtutesid7evrnotastat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You shrug in tentative agreement.

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Well, they do ... always up or down, never left or right.
wal3tadu6alwasapordown4nevrlaforrit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,9,
Y'know, lad, I believe you're right.
yano2lad3itankyurrit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I think it's because those big wings block their vision to the sides...
itankatsbecaztosbagwagsblaktarvazantutesids
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

but above and below ... between the wings ... their vision is clear.
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I'd like ta tell you, laddie, s'been good flyin' with you.
idliktatalya2lade4sbangudfliagwatya
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We'll be pullin' outa Gateway soon...
welbepalanowtagatwasun
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...an' the colonel likes to shake up the wings every now an' then.
antekarnallikstusakaptewagsavrenowanten
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

So let me give you one last piece of advice...
solatmegavyuwanlaspesafadvis
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...a young wingman ain't goin' ta stick by you the way I have, lad.
ayugwagmanantgoantastakbiyatewaihav2lad
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's no criticism of 'em, lad, just a fact.
tatsnocratasasmafam2lad3jasafakt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A youngster's got a name to make and a career to think on...
ayagstersgatanamtumakadacarertutankan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...'e'll be lookin' to make a hero of 'imself.
helbelukantumakaheroafhamsef
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

An old man like meself, on the other hand...
anoldmanlakmisefanteatrhan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...well, I'm just wantin' to make it back so I can retire in one piece.
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Mission Briefing.Gimle System, $T hours, $D.



All right, boys and girls, listen up.



We've just jumped into the Gimle System,and we've got some work to do.
wevjasjampdantutegamlesastamp3adwevgatsamwarktudu
RA30,81,01,140,81,01,240,81,01,A40,81,01,

Gimle has been occupiedby the Kilrathi for some time.
gamlehasbanakupidbitekalrateforsamtim
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

The Claw is not the first Terran ship to arrive...
teclaasnattefarstaransaptyariv
A10,81,02,R140,81,01,135,81,01,

...we've got a handful of battleships already in system.
wevgatahanfalafbatlsapsalradeansastam
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Most of these ships are currently under attack by Kilrathi...
mosaftessapsarcaranleandratakbikalrate
A10,81,02,R240,81,01,235,81,01,

...so we'll be dispatching fighters to help in their defense.
sowelbedaspajagfitrstuhelpintardefans
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

The colonel quickly assigns the wings.Yours is the sixth assigned.
blablablarubarblablegrivifo.
A10,81,02,R240,81,01,235,81,01,

$C, you'll lead Zeta Wing to assist an Exeter-class Destroyer.
dipstik3yulledzatawagtuasastanaksatrclasdestruar
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Angel will fly on your wing.

RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Here's the scenario...
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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 defense.



When the Kilrathi have routed, come on back home.
wantekalratehavrowtd3camanbakhom
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Any questions?
anekwastans


Okay, then. Let's go burn those hairballs
oka2tanp4latsgobarntosharbals
R235,81,01,130,81,01,A40,81,01,

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1,7,
I just got word from the skipper of the destroyer, $C.
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Well done. Those Jalthi are the best the Kilrathi have.
waldanp4tosejaltiartebestekalratehav
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

They were pretty tough, sir. But we got the job done.
tawarpratetaf2sar4batwegattejabdan
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
4,11,
Actually, mon colonel...
aktuale3mancalanal
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

...the Confederate Raptor has only a 34 percent chance against the Jalthi.
acanfadaratraptarhasonleatarteforparcanjansagansajalte
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

All the more reason to be proud of yourselves, Captain Devereaux.
altemorresantubeprowdafyorsevs2kaptandavaro
R125,81,01,135,81,01,130,81,02,
1,11,
We picked up the destruction of the Exeter on our sensors, $C.
wepakdaptedestraktanafteaksatranarsansors3dipstik
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

That ship was crucial to Confederation strategy in this sector...
tatsapwaskrusaltucanfadaratanstratageantassactor
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Losing her is going to cost us dearly.
lusagharasgoagtucasasderle
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

I know, sir.
ino3sar
430,81,05,RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,

Well, let's review the mission report.
walp3latsrevutemisnreport
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
13,
You took out $K Kilrathi, $C...
yutukowttrekalrate3dipstik

14,
That's no kills for you, $C...
tatsnokalsforyup3dipstik

15,
while Angel got $L.
wilanjlgatsavn

16,
and Angel came up empty.
adanjlcamapamte

4,17,
The Kilrathi took Angel out.
tekalratetukanjlowt
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
18,
Be in my office in an hour, $C.
beanmiafasananowr3dipstik
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

That's all, then.
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Hey, there, $C. Welcome to the Gimle System...
hatar2dipstikp5walkamtutegamlesastam
R81,02,A35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

...vacation spot of the Empire of Kilrah
vakatanspatafteampirafkalra
R81,02,A35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

Gimle's habitable world is one huge forest...
gamleshabatablworldaswanhujforas
R81,02,A35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

Kilrathi nobles and officers come here to hunt with their bare claws.
kalratenoblsadafasrscamhertuhantwattarbarclas
R81,02,A35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

I hear they bring human POWs here and turn them loose in the woods...
ihertabreghumanpeodablusheradtarntamlusantewods
R81,02,A35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

...just so those hairy brutes can get their kicks by huntin'em down
jassotosharebrutscangattarkaksbihantnemdown
A40,R81,01,635,81,01,630,81,02,

Man, I'll be glad when we kick those fleabags outta the sector
manp3ilbegladwanwekiktosflebagsowtatesaktor
R645,81,01,635,81,01,650,81,02,
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Ah, bonjour, $R
a3bansur2kaptan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I have been reviewing our data on the Kilrathi starfighters.
ihavbanravuagardataantekalratestarfitrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Our information indicates that in all cases...
aranformatanandakatstatanalcasas
425,81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

...their side armor is weaker than that to the front or rear.
tarsidarmraswekrtantatutefranarrer
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

One more reason not to play chicken with a Jalthi.
wanmorresannattuplajaknwatajalte3dipstik
245,81,01,235,R81,01,A50,81,02,A35,

Indeed, monsieur. The best attack line would be from the flanks.
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latmegavyuatap3kad
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Never rush a Jalthi head on.
navrrasajaltehadan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A Jalthi carries six front-mounted laser cannons...
ajaltecaressiksfranmowntdlasarcanan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

First shot takes out your shields...
farssattaksowtyurselds
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...next'll blow through the cockpit into the reactor.
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Twenty minutes into the briefing...



...and the last patrol will be Omicron wing.
andelastpatrwlwilbeamicronwin
RA30,81,01,225,81,01,A45,81,02,
4,4,
That'll be $C and Angel.
datlbedipsticandanjal
A20,81,01,125,R81,01,A45,
4,5,
You'll be flying solo on this one, $C.
ulbeflingsolondiswon2grifn
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Right, sir.
rit2sur
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

It's a simple, three-point patrol route.
itsasimpul2treepointpatoloot
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Let's take a look at your flight plan.
letstakalookatyurflitplan
135,81,01,140,R81,01,A45,

Computer, display Omicron.
camputr3dasplaomicron


Just fly by each Nav Point, watching for signs of enemy activity.
jasflitbiecnavpunt3watcinfurenamiactiviti


There's a field of what looks like asteroids around Nav 1...
dersafeeldufwutlokslikasteroidsarundnavwun


...so watch yourself in that area.
prabablejasastruds4batatcudbeakalrateminfeld


Now, there's just one more thing about this mission I need to mention...
now2dersjustwunmordingabutdismisoninedtomentun
A5,81,01,R135,81,01,A30,81,02,
4,14,
We've just gotten a pair of prototype starfighters, Rapier-class.
wevjustgotenaparufprototipstarfitersm2rapirclas
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,
4,15,
We've just received a prototype of the new Rapier-class fighter.
wevjustrecevddprotipufdanurapirclasfitur
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

The brass wants to know how the Rapier performs in action...
dabraswantonohaowdarapirpurformsinacton
RA30,81,01,A40,81,02,A35,81,01,

...so I want you to put her through the paces.
soiwantutoputertrudepasis
R130,81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,01,

Good job, $C, you lucky bloke Let me know 'ow she feels
gudob2dipstic2yulakeblok$5letmenoawsefels
230,81,01,235,81,01,RA40,81,01,

Now, I don't want you going nuts out there, $C...
nowidonwantewgoinutsawtder2dipstic
RA30,81,01,A45,81,02,130,81,01,

This is a hot piece of hardware, but it hasn't been tested under fire.
disisahotpisofhardwar2butithasnbintestidundrfir
RA25,81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,01,

No one really knows what she can do ... or what she can't.
nunrilinoswutsecando2aorwutsecant
RA25,81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,01,

I understand, sir. Don't try anything too fancy...
iundurstan2sur3mdontrinidintofansi
RA40,81,02,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Good.
gud
125,81,01,RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Now, if there aren't any questions...
naw2ifderarntinicwestuns
R235,81,01,130,81,01,A45,81,02,

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Welcome back, $C. What'd you think of the Rapier?
welcumbak2dipstic2m2wududincufdarapir
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

She's quite a ship, sir.
sescwitasip2sur
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,4,
She slid through the asteroids at Nav 1 well enough.
seslidtrudeastroidsatnavwunwelinuf
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,235,
3,5,4,5,
And she handled real well against a wing of Gratha near Nav 3.
ansehanduldrilwelaginstacupulufgradanirnavtree
125,81,02,130,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,
3,6,4,6,
She didn't feel too good against a wing of Gratha near Nav 3, though.
sedidntfiltugudaginstacupulufgratanirnavtre2tow
A45,81,05,R435,81,03,450,81,02,
4,10,
And what did you think, Devereaux?
andwatidyewdink2devero
RA45,81,03,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,
30,8,
I must agree with the $R, mon colonel. It is quite a vessel.
imustagrewitaboso2moncolonelnm2itiscwitavesal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I believe that it will prove more effective even than the Raptor...
ibileevtatitwilpruvmorefectifevntanteraptor
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
2,10,
...especially against the more nimble Kilrathi fighters.
espesulyaginstemornimbulkilratifiturs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Very well, then. I'll pass that along to Tactical.
veriwel3den5aylpasdatalontotactical
RA20,81,01,A25,81,01,A40,81,02,





I've already reviewed your flight recorder's mission report.
ifulredirvuwdyurcompewtursmisonreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
14,
You skragged $K Kilrathi, $C...
yuskragdsevnkalratefitrs3dipstik

15,
I saw no kills for you, $C...
isanokalsforyu2dipstik

4,18,16,
and Angel did in $L herself.
adanguldadansevnhamsef

17,
and Angel came up empty.
adanjilcamapamte

4,18,
And the fleabags took out Angel.
adteflebagstokatangul
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
19,
Oh, and $C, I want to see you in my office after you've cleaned up.
o2adjezwiz4iwantuseyuanmiafazaftryuvclendap
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

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Hey, $C. How's it goin'?
ha2dipstikp4howsatgoan
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

You heard about those new Rapiers? Ever'body's talkin' about 'em.
yuhardabowttosnurapearsp3avrbodestakanabowtam
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I'm not so sure about 'em, though.
imnatsosurabowtam2to
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I flew jus' about my whole career in Scimitars an' Raptors.
iflujasabowtmiholkareransamatarsanraptors
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Liked the Raptor best, even though she didn't handle too good.
likdteraptorbesp3evntosedadnhandltugud
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

She sure was fast once you got her goin', though
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$C, mate Have you 'eard the news?
dipstik2mait5hafuardinews
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The Claw's gettin' a prototype Rapier to test fly
daclawsgetinaprototiprapirtotestfli
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I've been lookin' over the specs on 'er.
ibinlokinofirtespecsonir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

She's tagged a light fighter, but she's better armed than a Scimitar.
sestagdalitfitr2butsesgotmorgunsanasimitar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

There's a pair of laser cannons, for distance work...
dersaparoflasircanon3fordistinswirc
245,81,01,235,R81,01,A50,81,02,A35,

...an' a set of neutron guns, for the dirty infightin'
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imlokinforwartosinwonoftesenurapirs$4m
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

They say she's got tougher shields than anything in the fleet.
deysasesgotufrsildstaninitinintaflet
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

She must be just about invulnerable
semusbejusabotinfulnrbl
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

'Ang about, there, mate...
anabot2ter3mait
R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

She may 'ave God's own shields, but she's armored like a light fighter.
semaiavgodsonsields3butsesarmrdlikalitfitr
R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

If they knock down the shields, she's no tougher than a Hornet.
ifteynocdontesilds3sesnotufrtanahornet
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

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Mission Briefing.Gimle System, $T hours, $D.



All right, boys and girls...
alrit2boysangrls
R230,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

...we got several groups of bogies on the move.
wegotsefralgrupsofbogesontemuv
RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,01,

Either the Kilrathi are pulling out of Gimle...
edertekilratiarpulngaotofgimli
RA35,81,01,240,81,01,A40,81,01,

...or they're gearing up to push us out.
ortergeringuptopususat
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Either way, we got to find out what they're up to.
ederwai3wegotofindatwuterupto
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

First up on the hit parade is what looks like a squadron of fighters.
furstupontehitparaidiswutlokslikascwadrunoffitrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
4,8,
$C and Angel will fly Tau Wing to check it out.
dipsticandanglwilflitawingtocecitaut
135,81,01,140,R81,01,A45,
4,9,
$C, you're flying Tau Wing to check it out.
dipstic2yurflintawingtocecitawt
135,81,01,140,R81,01,A45,

Computer, display Tau.
camputr3dasplaitaw


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...
ifutincucantaictem2goahedandingaj
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but break off if the squadron turns out to be too big to handle.
butbraicofiftescwadrunturnsawtobetobigtohandul
145,81,01,RA35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Remember, $C, I need information worse than I need heroes.
remembr2dipstic2inedinformasunwurstaninedheros
RA5,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

Any questions, then, Tau Wing?
anicwestons2ten2tawing
R135,81,01,145,81,02,
4,18,
I have heard that the Kilrathi ace Dakhath is in this sector...
ihafhurdtattekilratiaisdachatisintissector
R135,81,01,A30,81,01,140,81,01,
4,19,
I've heard Dakhath, the Dralthi ace, is in Gimle. Is that true?
ihafhurddakhat2tedraltiais2isingmli5istatru
R135,81,01,A30,81,01,140,81,01,

We believe he may be, so be careful.
webelifhemabe2sobecarful
R135,81,01,A30,81,01,140,81,01,

Dakhath is very dangerous ... we need to know if he's here.
dachatisveridangirus3wenedtonoifhesher
120,81,01,RA50,81,02,A40,81,01,

Yes, sir.
yes2sur
R135,81,01,A30,81,01,A40,81,01,

Right, then. Let's move along.
rit2ten4letsmovalong
RA30,81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,

The colonel runs through the rest of the assignments...
blablablarubarbspamspamspamhumbuglalavreen
RA30,81,01,225,81,01,140,81,01,

...dispatching four more wings to check out other bogies.
wuntwotweefowfif3blortblabrompploom
140,81,01,130,81,01,RA40,81,01,

All right, then. Squadron dismissed.
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How'd it go out there, $C?
howditgoawter2dipstic

30,9,
Well enough, sir. They were Dralthi ... two wings, nine in all.
welenuf2sur4teywerdralti3twoings2naninal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
6,12,
Dakhath was leading the second wing.
dakatwasledintesecondwing
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,235,

Did you take him out?
didutaichimawt
125,81,02,RA40,81,02,A45,81,01,
7,7,
I believe so, sir. His ship blew up, at least.
ibelifso2sur4hissipblewup2atleest
RA45,81,01,A30,81,01,A50,81,02,

Excellent. Good work, $R.
ecselent5gudwurk3radud
A15,81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
7,13,
No, sir. He got away.
no2sur4hegotawai
A45,81,03,A35,R81,05,435,81,04,440,

Oh, well. At least we've confirmed his presence in the system.
owel4atlestwefconfirmdhispresinsintesistum
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
30,13,
They were Dralthi, sir. At least five of them.
teywurdralti2sur4atlestfifuftem
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

It didn't look good, so I decided to break off and report in.
itdintlokgud3soidesidedtobrakofanreportin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Probably the best decision, under the circumstances.
probablitebestdesison2unurtesircumstansis
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
10,13,
I'll dispatch a strike wing to clean them up.
awldistpatcastrikwintocleentemup
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

I've got your numbers from the mission report.
aifgoturnumbursfrumtemisonreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
15,
You killed $K Kilrathi, $C...
yufractupsefnkils2dipstic

16,
Nothing for you, $C...
notinforyew4dipstic

4,19,17,
and Angel got $L.
andainjulgotsefn

18,
and none for Angel.
andnunforainjul

4,19,
And Angel didn't make it back.
andainjuldidntmaikitbac
RA35,81,01,445,81,03,A45,81,01,
21,
I want to see you in my office later, $C.
iwantoseyewinmiofislatur3dipstic
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Yes, sir.
yes2sur
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

All right, then. Dismissed.
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You hear what they're sayin' in Blue Devil Squadron?
yewherwutersaininbludefulscwadrun
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Word is, one of their boys ran into Dakhath on patrol yesterday.
wurdis3wunufterboisranintodachatonpatrolyestirdai
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You know Dakhath, right? The Kilrathi ace that flies a Dralthi?
yewnodachat2rit4tekilrataistatflisadralti
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He's got 78 confirmed kills, counting fighters and capital ships.
hesgotsefuntiaitconfirmdcils3cawntinfitursancapitulsips
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

They say his name means 'Deathstroke' in Kilrathi...
teysaihisnaimmeensdetstroc2incilrati
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...'cause how he gets his jollies.
cawshowhegetshisjawlis
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He likes to shoot pilots who've ejected as they wait for a pick up.
helikstosootpilotshofejectidasteywaitforapicup
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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So, $C. Now you've flown a Rapier. You like it?
so2dipstic3nawuflownarapir5yewlicit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You nod as you sip your drink.

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I read that we're getting the first Rapier squadron on active duty.
iredtatwirgetintefurstrapirscwadrunonactifduti
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Colonel's already named the squadron Black Lion...
curnulsalredinamdtescwadrunblaclion
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I wonder who'll be assigned to it?
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Lot of talk going around about this Dakhath guy.
lotuftawkgoinarawndabottisdachatgi
R145,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,

Well, don't sweat that fuzzball too much.
wel2dontswettatfusbawltumuc
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Casey ran into Dakhath a couple of years ago, near Planck's Star.
casiranintodachatacupulufyirsago3nirplancsstar
120,81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

Dakhath got his rep by shooting helpless men...
$3dachatgothisrepbisootanhelplisman
210,81,01,RA45,81,01,A40,81,01,

...but he's not so tough if you're still in your ship.
buthesnotsotufifyurstilinyursip
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Watch him when you're on his tail.
watshimwinyuronhistail
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He likes to burn out with his afterburners...
helikstoburnawtwithisafturburnrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

or he'll try to get behind you with a kickstop.
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Mission Briefing.Brimstone System, $T hours, $D.



Good morning, boys and girls. Welcome to the Brimstone System.
gudmornag2boisadgrlsp5walkamtutebramstonsastam


As you know, there are several Kilrathi military bases on the second planet.
asyunop3tararsavralkalratemalatarebasasantesacadplanat
RA40,81,01,245,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

We are here to scout the system before a possible Confederation invasion.
wearhertuscowttesastambeforapasablconfadarataninvasan
RA40,81,01,245,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

Way to go, Chief Finally, we get some real action
$3watugojef5finalewegatsamrelaktan$99
RA20,81,01,A15,81,02,

That will mean a heavy patrol schedule...
tatwalmenahavepatrolskedul
RA40,81,01,245,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

Patrol schedule? Aw, hell, that's no fun
patrolskedulp7awhalp4tatsnofan
A10,R81,01,625,81,02,620,

...as we gather intelligence on the strength of local Kilrathi forces.
aswegatrantalajansantestragtavloclkalrateforsas
RA40,81,01,245,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

You're first in the rotation, $C. For your wing, I want you to take...
yurfrsanterotatan2dipstikp5foryurwag3iwanyututak
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,

...Maniac, I think. He seems to be anxious for an assignment.
p5maneak3itankp4hesemstubeankseasforanasinmat
A15,120,81,01,A20,R81,01,245,

Oh, sure. Send me.
osurp8sanme
A20,R81,01,415,81,01,420,

I wouldn't want you to trouble Iceman or Hunter with a routine patrol.
iwadntwanyututrablismanorhantrwatarutenpatrol
425,RA40,81,01,A30,81,02,

Stow it, Marshall. There's always lavatories to scrub, if you'd rather.
stoat2marsalp5tarsalwaslavatorestuscrub2afyudratr
620,R81,01,240,81,01,245,

 
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R540,81,01,530,81,02,

I thought so.
itatso
R81,01,240,81,01,245,

Now, let's look at your patrol plan, $C.
nowp2latslukatyurpatrolplan2dipstik


It's a simple three-point route, with a few asteroids near Nav 2.



Keep alert. We really don't know what to expect out there...



...but we know we're in hairball territory.
batwenoweranharbaltaratore


Just fly your route and get back with a report...
jasfliyurrutadgatbakwatareport


...and if Maniac gives you any static...
adafmaneakgavsyuanestatak
RA40,81,01,A45,81,01,

...you have my permission to shoot him to pieces.
yuhavmiparmasantushuthamtopesas
A40,R81,01,245,81,01,240,

Should I use missiles, sir, or ship's guns?
sudiusmaslssarp2orsapsgans$20
RA40,81,01,A50,81,02,

Guns, $C. Save your missiles for important targets.
gansdipstikp5savyurmislsforamportattargats$20
RA40,81,01,A50,81,02,

What?
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$7,
Nice work out there, $C.
nisworkowttar3dipstik

6,5,
You both handled a dangerous situation well.
yubothandldadanjrassatuatanwal
RA40,81,01,A30,81,02,135,81,01,

Thanks, Chief. We were just too much for 'em.
tanks2jef$4wewarjastumajforam$99
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,01,

It got pretty rough, but we came through it.
atgatprateraf2batwekamtruit
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,01,
6,10,
Thank you, sir. I only wish Maniac had made it back, too.
tankyu2sarp3ionlewasmaneakhadmadatbaktu
A35,81,01,A40,81,01,R430,81,03,

He got careless, $C. Don't let it happen to you.
hegatcarlas2dipstikp4donlatathapntuyu
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,01,
10,
So you ran into a few furballs out there, $C?
soyuranantuafufarbalsowttar2dipstik
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Yes sir. Looked like they were expecting us.
yassarp3lakdlaktawarakspektagas
R435,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Don't let them get the jump on you, son. You may not come back.
donlattamgattejampanyu2sanp4yumanatkambak
R635,81,01,640,81,01,

Let's go over the report from your recorder.
latsgoovrtereportframyurrecordr
RA40,81,01,A30,81,02,135,81,01,
12,
You toasted $K of their ships, $C...
yutostedsevnkalratefitrs3dipstik

13,
No kills for you, $C...
nokalsforyu2dipstik

14,
and Maniac got $L of the hairballs.
admaneacgatfivafteharbals

15,
and Maniac struck out.
admanacstukot

6,16,
Maniac bought it out there.
maneakbatatowttar
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,
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And I want to see you in my office later, $C.
adiwantuseyuanmiafaclatr2dipstik


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Hey, $C. Get you something?
hia2dipstikp5gityasumtin
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Been awfully quiet 'round here since we jumped into Brimstone.
banaflekwitrownhersanswejampdantubramston
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Scuttlebutt is that there are four Kilrathi bases on Brimstone II...
skatlbatastattararforkalratebasasanbramstontu
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

...an' we're lookin' at some serious action, real soon.
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gda3dipstikp5palapajar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Maniac an' I 'ave just been tradin' war stories...
maneakaniavjasbantradanwarstores
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...trying to come up with some clues on 'ow the Kilrathi think.
triagtucamapwatsamclusanowtekalratetank
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That is, WHEN they think.
datis2windeytink$10
215,81,01,225,R81,01,A20,

Oh, they'll surprise you, sometimes, mate.
oh2deylsuprizu2sumtims2mat
R145,81,01,135,81,01,150,81,02,

Their favorite trick is to set up a good ambush...
derfavritricastosetupagudambush
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...so if you see a lone furball with a broke wing, watch y'self.
soafyusealonfarbalwatabrokwag3wajysef
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

'E's got mates right around the corner.
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havaset2dipstik
RA25,81,01,A20,81,01,A30,81,01,

Hope we see some action soon...
hopwelsesumaktonsun
225,R81,01,A35,81,01,A20,

...I'm looking forward to scoring some more kills.
imlukagforwrdtoscoragsamorkals
R81,01,A25,81,01,A20,

By the way, I hear we'll be flying together.
biteway2iherwelbefliagtogatr
RA25,81,01,A25,81,01,A20,81,02,

They say you're almost as good as me.
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All right, boys and girls.



We're gearing up for a major assault on the Kilrathi bases on Brimstone II.
wirgirinupforamajorasaltontekalratebasasanbramstontu


Headquarters has dispatched several more warships to this system...
hedcortrshasdispacdsevrulmorworsipstotissistim
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

...they'll be coming in over the next few hours.
telbecomininofirtenectfewhars
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

Here are the assignments for rendezvous and escorts...
herarteasinmintsforrendevooandascorts
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

The colonel makes the assignments for the wings.Yours is the last...


6,8,
$C and Maniac will take the last run.
jezwizadmaniacwaltaktelasrun
R130,81,01,140,81,01,
6,9,
$C, you'll fly the last run on your own.
jezwiz3yulflitelasrunonyeron
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

Here's the flight plan...
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You'll meet an Exeter-class destroyer at Nav 1, right here.



You'll fly straight to Nav 1, to make the rendezvous on schedule...



...but you'll bring the destroyer back via Nav 2.



This will keep the Exeter clear of the asteroids between here and Nav 1.
tiswilkipteventurclirofteastoidsbetwenhirannavwun
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

Be sure and stay close to the destroyer.
besuranstaiclostotedistroir
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

If you run into enemy fighters, they'll try to draw you off...
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...so their wingmen can get a clean shot at the Exeter.
soterwinmancangitaclinsotattefentur

6,18,
How close do you want us to stay, Colonel?
hawclosdoyuwantustosta3cernal
110,81,01,R130,81,01,125,81,01,
6,19,
How close do you want me to stay, Colonel?
hoclostoyuwantustosta3cernal
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

Within 5,000 klicks, in a dogfight. Closer when you're just cruising.
witinfiftawsanclics3inadogfit5closrwinyarjuscrusan


Understood, sir.
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A9,R81,01,130,81,01,125,

Good.
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2,7,6,2,
Good job, men. The Exeter's pulled into formation with the Tiger's Claw.
gudjob2min5teventurspuldintoformasunwitetigurscla

6,3,
Good job, $C. The Exeter's pulled into formation with the Tiger's Claw.
gudjob3dipstic5tevinturspuldintoformasonwittetigurscla
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,

I'm glad to hear it, sir. We ran into a little trouble out there.
imgladtuhirit3sur6weranintoalitultrublawter
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
6,6,
Yeah, the fleabags were all over that jump point like a cheap suit...
yah3terwurcilratialofurtejumpointlikaceepsoot
A15,R81,01,135,81,01,120,

Nothing we couldn't handle, though.
nutinwecudnthandul3tow
RA20,81,01,135,81,03,130,

You seem to have dealt with it adequately.
yewseemtohafdeltwititadecwatli
110,R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
2,16,
I hope you enjoyed your little outing...
ihopyuinjoidyurlitulawtin3gintulmin
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Would you like to explain why I'm looking at you, but not the Exeter?
wudyuliktoecsplainwiimlokinatyu3butnotefentur
R640,81,01,635,81,01,650,81,01,

I'm sorry, sir ... There were Kilrathi everywhere at the rendezvous.
imsori4sur6terwurcilratiefriwaratterawdevoo
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
6,11,
Maniac and I couldn't keep up with all of them.
manicandicudntkeepupwitaluftem
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,

Losing that destroyer may cost us this system, $C.
losintatdistroirmacostustissistim3dipstic
A25,81,01,R645,81,01,635,81,01,

We can't afford that kind of loss if we expect to hold this sector.
wecantafordtatkinduflosifweecspectoholdissector
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I understand, sir.
ay2undurstand5sur
A30,81,01,435,81,02,RA25,81,01,A35,81,02,

I had planned to move you over to a Raptor, with Star Slayer squadron...
ihadplandtomuvyuofurtoaraptor3witstarslairscwadrun
RA35,81,01,A45,81,02,A30,81,01,

But now ... well, we'll just have to see how you do in the next few days.
butnaw5wel2wiljusthaftosihawyudointenecstfewdais
A10,81,01,420,R81,01,A35,81,01,A45,

Enough of that, though. Let's review the mission...
enufoftat3to5letsreviwtemison
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
18,
You took out $K of them, $C...
yutukawtsefunoftem4dipstic

19,
No kills for you, $C...
nokilsforyew3dipstic

6,22,20,
and Maniac wasted $L of the hairballs.
admanicwaistidtfivafteharbals

21,
and Maniac came up empty.
admanicamapamte

6,22,
And Maniac didn't make it back.
admaniacdiduntmakitbac
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,
23,
And I want to see you in my office later, $C.
adiwantosiyuinmiofislatur3dipstic


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Hey there, $C. Get you something?
hayter2dipstic4getusomtin
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,
6,4,
Don't feel too bad about Maniac, $C.
dontfiltobadabotmanic4dipstic
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I been watchin' that kid since he hit the Tiger's Claw.
ibinwatsintatkidsinsihittetigursclaw
RA45,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,

He was always reckless. Miracle he didn't get himself killed before.
hewasalwaisreclis6miraculhediduntgithimsalfcildbefor
RA45,81,01,435,81,01,A50,81,02,
6,8,
How'd you like flyin' with Maniac?
hawdyulakflinwitmanic
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I wouldn't trust the kid myself ... too damn reckless.
iwadntrustekidmiself5todamreklis
RA25,81,01,A30,81,02,A40,81,01,

He's lookin' to be famous, an' its gonna get him killed.
heslokintobefamus3anitsgointogithimkild
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

I just hope he don't take anybody with him when he goes...
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Ah, $C. Sit down.
a3dipstic5sitawn
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The colonel told me we'll fly escort for several incoming ships soon.
tecurnaltoldmewilfiescortforsefrulincominsipssoon
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Since you are still new to the Tiger's Claw...
sinsyuarstilnutotetigrsklaw
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...let me give you a few pointers on escort missions.
letmegifyuafupointursoneskortmisons
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

First, it is better to strike a course parallel to the larger vessel...
frst4itisbeturtostrikacorsparaleltotelarjurfesul
RA40,81,02,A45,81,01,A40,81,01,

...than to try to circle it as it moves toward the destination.
tantotritosirculitasitmofstordtedestinasun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Maneuver a little behind and to one side of the larger ship...
manovuralitulbehindantowunsidoftelarjursip
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,8,
...so you can see it as you fly alongside it.
sowucanseitasyuflialonsidit
230,R81,01,145,81,01,135,

Then set your speed to match its pace--usually 100 or 150 klicks.
tensetyurspedtomatitspais4usaliwunhundredorwunfifticlics
110,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
5,11,
But speed back up to 200 or 250 if you meet Kilrathi, lad...
butspedbakaptutoundridortofiftiifyumetcilrati3lad
R145,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

It's easy to forget to hit the juice when you first see the hairballs.
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cenherasgotsumclefurtinstosaabotflinescort3lad
A10,81,01,240,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

...but I've got a bit to add myself.
butifgotabittoadmiself
135,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

The most important thing is to keep your eye on your scanner.
temostimportntinistokipyurionyurscanur
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Major Taggart is correct, $R. Pay special attention to your scanner.
majortagurtiscorec4dipstic5paspesulatintontoyurscanur
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

When you're flyin' up close to a big ship like a transport...
winyurflinupclostoabigsiplikatransport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,150,81,02,

...she can block out half the sky
sicanblocawthafteski
R145,81,02,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Your scanner'll show enemies on the other side of 'er.
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Mission Briefing.Brimstone System, $T hours, $D.



As you know, people, several warships have arrived in the last 48 hours.
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Most of these have headed in to beseige Kilrathi bases on Brimstone II.
mostofteshafhedidintobeseejcilratibasisonbrimstontoo


Under this blockade, the planet is desperate for munitions and supplies.
undurtisblocad3teplanitisdespiritformunisunsandsuplis


The Empire has dispatched dozens of Dorkir 'sports...
teimpirhasdispacdosinsofdorkirsports
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

...hoping at least a few of them will get past us and in to Brimstone II.
hopinatlistafuoftemwilgitpastusadintobrimstontoo
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

Our mission is to make sure they don't get there.
ormisonistomaksurteydontgiter
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,
6,8,
$C, you and Maniac are first up.
dipstic3yuanmanicarfurstup
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
6,9,
$C, you're first up.
dipstic4yerfurstup
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Computer, display Rho.

A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

We've got a large bogie near Nav 1.



Tactical is pretty sure this is one of those inbound Dorkir.



We've detected at least four smaller bogies nearby...



...so watch out for fairly strong fighter escort.
sowatawtforferlistronfiturescort
R130,81,02,A50,81,01,A30,81,01,

The colonel quickly assigns the rest of the wings...
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...sending them to intercept other transports headed for Brimstone.
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Every tranpsort that gets past us drags the seige out another week...
efritransportatgitspastusdragstesejatanutrwek
R130,81,02,240,81,01,A35,

...so look sharp and don't let your target get past you.
soluksarpandonleturtargitgitpastyu
RA30,81,01,140,81,01,A20,81,01,235,81,01,

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1,7,6,2,
Nicely done, gentlemen.
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6,3,
Good job, $R.
gudjob3dipstic


Tactical believes that 'sport was carrying ground-to-space missiles...
taticalbelifstatsportwascaringrondtospaismisils
RA30,81,02,A50,81,01,235,81,01,

...if they'd gotten to the planet, our losses would have been devastating.
iftedgotintoteplanit3orlosiswudhafbindefistatin
RA40,81,01,A20,81,02,A45,81,01,
6,13,
I figured it was some sorta missiles, chief.
ifigirditwassumsortamisils3ceef
A5,R81,01,A20,

You should have seen the explosion It was like a supernova
usudhavsenteecsloson5itwuslikasupurnofa
R81,01,A15,81,01,A20,
1,13,
So she got by you, eh?
sosigotbiu2a
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,

I'm afraid so, sir. The fighter cover was just too tight.
imafradso3sur7tefiturcoferwasjustotit
RA30,81,02,A25,81,01,A40,81,01,

Tactical thinks that ship was carrying ground-to-space missiles, $C.
taticaltinstatsipwascareingrondtospaismisils3dipstic
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

We have no idea how many ships and men those missiles will cost us...
wehafnoidehawmanisipsanmintosmisilswilcawstus
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,A40,81,01,

...but one ship or even one man is more than humanity can afford to lose.
butonsiporefunwunmanismortanhumaniticanafordtolus
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,
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Well, let's go over the mission report from your flight recorder.
wel3letsgofurtemisonreportfrumyurflitcomputer
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,440,81,01,
15,
Recorder credits you with $K kills, $C...
compewturcreditsuwitsufnkils4dipstic

16,
Recorder shows no kills for you, $C...
compewtursosnokilsforu3dipstic

6,19,17,
...and Maniac gets $L kills.
admanicgetssufnkils

18,
...and none for Maniac.
adnanformanic

6,19,
And Maniac didn't make it back.
admanicdidnmakatbak
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,
20,
And $C ... I want to see you in my office in an hour.
addipstik4iwanttuseyuanmiafisananowr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all. Dismissed.
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ha3dipstic
RA30,81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,

Y'know, a couple of boys from Tactical were in here earlier...
yano3acupulofbosfrumtaticalwurinhererleer
RA45,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,02,

They were sayin' it was gettin' ugly in on the planet, Brimstone II.
teywursainitwasgetinugliinonteplanit3brimstontoo
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The Kilrathi bases planetside are startin' to get desperate...
tekilratibasisplanitsidarstartintogitdespirat
A15,81,01,235,R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,

Looks like the furballs're ready to try just about anything.
luksliktefurbalsreditotrijustabotanitin
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

One fellow said it'd all come down to supplies.
wunfeloseditudalcumdawntosuplis
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A20,81,02,

If they can get enough supply ships past us to the planet...
ifteycangitenufsuplisipspastustoteplanit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...their bases on Brimstone II might throw off our blockade.
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Hello, $C. I was just trying to draw Casey here into a conversation.
helo2dipstic5iwasjustrintodrawcasiherintoaconfursasun
A45,81,01,R135,81,01,A50,81,02,

We're expecting to strike a number of Kilrathi supply convoys soon...
wirecspetintostrikanumburofkilratisupliconfoissoon
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

I was hoping to get some advice from our quiet comrade.
iwushopintogitsumadvisfrumarcwitcomrad
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,130,81,01,

Shoot 'em from behind.
sootemfrumbehind
430,81,02,R245,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Their armor is weak around the engines.
terarmorisweekarondtenjins
R145,81,01,145,81,01,A50,81,02,

Couple of good shots in the pipes...
cupulofgudsotsintapips
RA45,81,01,A45,81,01,A30,81,01,

...and she blows. Boom. Game over.
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430,R81,01,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Colonel says we'll be going after transports soon.
curnulsaswilbegunafturtransportson
115,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Just one thing to remember with big ships...
justuntintoremimburwitbigsips
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,150,81,02,

Missiles.
misuls
A10,81,04,R140,81,01,230,81,01,A44,81,01,

Save your missiles for the mother ship.
safurmisilsfortemotursip
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Your guns won't even scratch their paint...
yergunswontefunscraterpant
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

...so when you're out of missiles...
sowinurawtofmisils
RA45,81,02,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...it's time to head home.
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Mission Briefing.Chengdu System, $T hours, $D.



We've got a Hornet coming in from patrol with four Krant on her tail.



$C, you and Angel are going to go out and see that she gets back safe.
dipstic3yewandanjulargointogoawtandsetatsegetsbacsaif
110,81,01,R140,81,01,130,81,01,

It's Valkyrie, of Yellow Jacket squadron, on her way back in.
itsvalkare3ufyelojacetscwadrunonhurwaibacin
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

She's got a fix on a Ralari-class destroyer in system...
sesgotaficsonaralariclasdestrorinsistim
A10,81,02,R140,81,01,135,81,01,

...so it's vital she get back to download her mission report.
soitsfitalsegetbactodownlowdhurmisonreport
220,81,01,A40,81,01,R140,81,01,130,81,01,

Computer, display Epsilon.
compewtr2displaiepsilon
R140,81,01,130,81,01,

Here's the scenario...
herstesanareo


This is Valkyrie's current position.



She's got a wing of four Krant on her tail...



They're within 20,000 klicks and closing.



You'll rendezvous with her, and cover her retreat back to the Claw.
yewlrandevoowither3andcuferherretreetbactoteclaw
R140,81,01,130,81,01,

We need the data in her computer, so keep her safe.
wenededatainhurcompewtr3sokeephursaif
A30,81,01,R140,81,01,130,81,01,

And remember, there's at least one Ralari in this system...
andremembur3tersatleastwunralariintissistum
140,81,02,RA40,81,01,

...so stay alert out there.
sostaialurtawttere
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Questions, $C? Angel?
cwestons3dipstic5anjul
R140,81,01,130,81,01,

No, sir. We'd better just get out there
nosir4weedbeturjustgetawtter
R140,81,01,130,81,01,

All right then, get to work.
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1,5,4,2,
Good work protecting Valkyrie, you two. She just touched down.
gudwirkprotekinvalkire2utu4shejustucheddon

4,3,
Good work covering Valkyrie, $C. She landed right behind you.
gudwirkcoverinvalkire3dipstik4shelandedritbehinu


Tactical is downloading her mission report right now...
tacticalisdownlodinhermisonreportritnow
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

We'll have full information on that Ralari any minute.
welhavfulinformasunontatralariiniminut
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,02,
1,9,
So the hairballs got Valkyrie, eh?
sotheharbahlsgotvalkire3eh


That's going to cost us, $C.
tatsgointocostus3dipstic
630,81,01,R125,81,01,135,81,01,

Now we've got at least one Kilrathi warship loose in the system...
nawevgotatlestwonkilratiwarsiplusintesistim
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

...and no idea where she is or what she's up to.
andnoideawerseisorwutsesupto
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,630,81,02,
2,16,4,10,
Actually, sir, we did run into the Ralari.
actualy3sur3wedidrunintoteralari
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
4,11,
Actually, sir, I did run into the Ralari.
actualy3sur3ididrunintoteralari
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,

Good. The boys in Tactical will be glad to get your data on her.
gud5teboisintacticalwilbegladtogetyurdataonher
A30,81,02,RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,
2,16,
She won't be giving us any trouble...
sewontbegivinusanitrubul
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
4,14,
We scattered her atoms across the system
wescaturdheratomsacrostesistim
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
4,15,
I scattered her atoms across the system
iscaturdheratomsacrostesisitim
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,

Excellent work, $C
ecselintwurk3dipstic$50
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

I haven't seen the mission report yet, so fill me in.
ihafntseentemisonreportyet3sofilmein
RA35,81,01,A45,81,02,A30,81,01,
18,
I got $K of the hairballs, sir...
igotsevnoftehairbals3sur
RA35,81,01,
19,
I came up empty, sir...
icaimupempti3sur
420,81,01,RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,
4,22,20,
and Angel got $L.
andanjilgotsevn
240,81,02,RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,
21,
and Angel was blanked.
andanjilwusblancd
220,81,01,430,81,01,RA40,81,01,
4,22,
And the Kilrathi got Angel.
andtekilratigotanjil
430,81,02,R425,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

I see...
isi
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
24,
I'll want to see you in my office later on, $C.
ilwanttosiyuinmiofislaturon3dipstic
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

That'll be all then, dismissed.
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So, $C. Here we are in the Chengdu system.
so2dipstic4herwearintesingtusistim
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,81,01,

Ever been to the planet Nanjing, before?
efurbintosingtubefor
RA45,81,02,A25,81,01,A30,81,01,

Wonderful place. Not a single higher animal native to the planet.
wondufulplais5notasingulhieranimulnatiftoteplanit
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,

But it makes up for that with bugs ... big ones.
butitmaiksupfortatwitbugs5bigwuns
RA35,81,01,A45,81,01,A30,

They got six-foot-long huntin' insects in the forests...
teygawtsicsfutlonhuntininsectsinteforists
A10,81,01,RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Colonists call 'em bugbears, and they stay clear of them.
cawlonistscalembugbers3anteystaicliroftem
RA40,81,01,A30,81,02,A45,81,01,

No idea why anyone'd settle here.
noideawhianiwundsetulhir
RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,

They say there's lots of hydrocarbons...
teysaiterslotsofhidrocarbons
RA40,81,02,A25,81,01,A35,81,01,

...but it just don't seem worth it to me, with all them bugs
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RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I have been reviewing our data on the Kilrathi starfighters.
ihavbanravuagardataantekalratestarfitrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Our information indicates that in all cases...
aranformatanandakatstatanalcasas
RA45,81,01,435,81,01,A50,81,02,

...their side armor is weaker than that to the front or rear.
tarsidarmraswekrtantatutefranarrer
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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Making it doubly foolish to close head on, into the enemy's guns.
maikinitdublifoolistocloshedon3entewtenemisguns
240,81,02,R145,81,01,A35,81,01,

Indeed, mademoiselle.
indeed3madamosel
140,81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

The best attack line would be from the flanks.
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45,81,02,430,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Captain Devereaux and I were just discussing the enemy's shields.
captindeverowandiwerjustdiscusinteenimisselds
A10,81,01,235,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,

She was pointing out an excellent tactic I have used myself.
sewaspointinawtanecselentacticihafusdmiself
RA45,81,02,435,81,01,440,81,02,

When tailing the enemy, it is good to fire several volleys of lasers...
wintailinteenemi3itisgodtofirsefrulvolisuflasers
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

...while keeping an eye on his sheilds in your targetting computer.
whilkepinanionhissildsinyurtargatagcamputr
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Once your lasers have brought his shields down...
wunsyerlasurshafbrawthissildsdown
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...then fire a heat-seeking missile to finish him.
tenfiraheetseekinmisiltofinishim
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Data indicates a missile is over twice as likely to destroy a fighter...
dataindicatsamisilisofurtwisasliklitodistroiafitur
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4,3,
Next up is Iota Wing, $C and Angel.
necstupisiotawin3dipsticananjil

4,4,
Next up is Iota Wing. $C, you'll be flying solo this time.
necstupisiotawin5dipstic3yewlbeflinsolotistim


We've got an Exeter-class destroyer that's headed for Ymir System.
wefgotaecksetirclasdistrortatshedidforimirsistum
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

You'll fly escort as it heads for its jump point.
yewlfliescortasithedsforitsjumpoint
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,150,81,02,

Let's take a look at the screen...
letstaikalookatescreen
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Computer, display Iota.
camputr3daspladalta


The jump point is here, at Nav 1.



Look alert out there, as you may need to guide the destroyer.



We have detected several asteroid fields in the area...



...and we believe there may be Kilrathi fighters nearby as well.
andwebeliftermaibekilratifitursnerbiaswel
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Questions?
cwestuns
145,81,01,135,81,01,R250,81,02,
4,14,
Oui, mon colonel. Is it safe to take an Exeter through such asteroids?
we2moncolonel5isitsaiftotaikaventurtrusucastrods
A5,81,01,R135,81,01,A30,81,02,
4,15,
Yes, sir. Is it safe to take an Exeter through asteroids like that?
yes2sir5isitsaiftotaikaventurtruastrodsliktat
A5,81,01,R135,81,01,A30,81,02,

We've plotted a safe course through the asteroids for the Exeter...
wefplotedasaifcorstruteastrodsforteventur
130,81,01,RA40,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but you'll need to be alert for ambush from among the debris.
butyewlnedtobealurtforamusfrumamontedebri
RA30,81,01,225,81,01,A40,81,01,

Ordinarily, we'd fly around the asteroids...
ordinarili3wedfliarondteastrods
RA30,81,01,A25,81,02,A50,81,01,

...but that destroyer has to be at Ymir too soon to allow the longer route.
buteventurhastobeatimirtosontoalowtelongrroot
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,

Anything else?
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RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,

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2,10,
So the Exeter jumped out all right?
sotecsitarjamptawtalrit


Yes, sir. We ran into that Kilrathi ace, Dakhath, and a wing of Dralthi...
yes2sur4weranintotatkilratiais3dacas4andawinufdralti
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but we held them off until the destroyer got away.
butweheldemofuntilteventurgotawa
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,235,

Dakhath, eh? I'd heard he might be in system.
dacas3ai5ifhurdhemihtbeinsistum
125,81,02,130,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,

Good work, keeping him off the Exeter. What happened to him in the end?
gudwurk3keepinhimofteventur6wuthapendtohiminteend
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
 1,8,
We got him, colonel. Blew him to little bits.
wegotim3cernul5bluhimtolitulbits$20
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

Excellent I'll see that the brass hears about this
exsulint$5p2ahlsetattebrasherabottis
A45,81,02,RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,
1,10,
He got away, sir. I'm sorry.
hegotawai2sur4imsori
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Oh, well. At least we're certain he's in the system now.
o2wel4atlestwersirtinhesintesistumnaw
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
2,19,
I understand the Exeter didn't make her jump.
iundurstandteventurdidnmaikhurjump
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,13,
No, sir. She didn't even make it to the jump point...
no3sur6sediduntevenmakittotejumppoit
415,81,01,R435,81,01,A40,81,02,

We lost her in the asteroids on the way.
welostherinteastrodsontewai
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A20,81,02,
0,19,
No, sir. We ran into a squadron of Dralthi at the jump point.
no3sur4weranintoascwadrunofdraltiattejumppoint
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A40,81,01,

That Kilrathi ace, Dakhath was leading the wing.
tatkilratiais3dacas2wasledintewin
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A40,81,01,

We never had a chance, sir. There were just too many of them.
wenefurhadacans2sur4terwerjusttomanioftem
R435,81,01,A25,81,01,A40,81,01,

Dakhath, eh? I guess its no surprise that we lost the Exeter, then.
dacas3a2p3igesitsnosupristatwelostteventur3ten
A10,81,01,730,81,01,RA25,81,01,A40,81,01,

You're awfully lucky to have made it back yourself.
yurawfulylucitohafmaditbacyurself
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A40,81,01,

I know, colonel.
ino3cernul
RA35,81,01,A25,81,02,

Well, let's hit the numbers on the mission report.
wel3letshittenumbursontemisonreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
21,
Recorder shows $K Kilrathi destroyed by you, $C...
compewtrsowssefnkilsforyew3dipstic

22,
Recorder gives you no kills, $C...
compewtrgifsyewnokils3dipstic

4,25,23,
and $L for Angel.
ansefunforanjil

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and none for Angel.


4,25,
And Angel didn't make it back.
andanjildiduntmaikitbac
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
26,
I want to see you in my office later, $C.
iwantoseeyewinmiofislatur3dipstic
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Yes, sir.
yes2sur
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,

All right, then. Dismissed.


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You hear what they're sayin' in Blue Devil Squadron?
yewhirwuttersaininbludefulscwadrun
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Word is, one of their boys ran into Dakhath on patrol yesterday.
wurdis3wonofterboisranintodachatonpatrolyesturda
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You know Dakhath, right? The Kilrathi ace that flies a Dralthi?
yewnodakhat3rit5tekilratiaistatflisadralti
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

He's got 78 confirmed kills, countin' fighters an' capital ships.
hesgotsavntiatcanfrmdkals3contnfitrsancapatalsips
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A40,81,01,

They say his name means Deathstroke' in Kilrathi...
taysayhistaimmensdetstrokinkilrati
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A40,81,01,

...'cause how he gets his jollies.
cawshowhegetshisjolis
RA45,81,01,655,81,02,A30,81,02,

He likes to shoot pilots who've ejected as they wait for a pick up.
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So, $C. You've heard about that new fighter, the Rapier?
so2dipstik5yufhurdabotatnewfitur3terapir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You nod as you sip your drink.

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I read that we're getting the first Rapier squadron on active duty.
iredtatwirgetintefurstrapirscwadrunonactifduti
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Colonel's already named the squadron Black Lion...
cernulsalredinaimdtescwadrunblaclion
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I wonder who'll be assigned to it?
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Lot of talk going around about this Dakhath guy.
lotuftalkgoinaronabottisdacatgi
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,250,81,02,

Well, don't sweat that fuzzball too much.
weldontswetatfusbaltumuc
R245,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

Casey ran into Dakhath a couple of years ago, near Planck's Star.
casiranintodacatacupulufyirsago4nirplancsstar
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Dakhath got his rep by shooting helpless men...
dacatgothisrepbisootinhelplismen
145,81,01,635,81,01,RA50,81,02,

...but he's not so tough if you stay in your ship.
buthesnotsotufifyurstilinyersip
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Watch him when you're on his tail.
wathimwinyeronhistail
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He likes to burn out...
helikstuburnawt
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

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Code Red alert, everyone.
wegatacodradalrt3pepl


We've got six Kilrathi Gratha headed for the Tiger's Claw.
wefgotsicskilratigratahedidfortetigursclaw


You Killer Bees are the only squadron available...
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...so you're going to have to stop them before they can blow the Claw.
soyurgointohaftostoptembeforteycanbloteclaw


They've already taken out one of the two Hornets flying guard...
teyfalreditakenawtonuftetoohornitsflingard
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

...so we know they mean business.
sowenoteymeenbisnis
RA45,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,
4,8,
$C, you and Angel will be first to launch.

R145,81,01,135,81,01,150,81,02,
4,9,
$C, you'll be first to launch.

R145,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,01,

Hunter and Redbird will take the next launch...

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...then Maniac and Turtle, if they haven't disabled the launch tube.

R220,81,01,A30,81,01,A25,81,01,

Take this one personal, people...
taiktiswunpersonal4peepol
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,130,81,01,

They're after YOUR ship this time.
terafturyersiptistim
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Now let's get into space



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50,6,
Good job, $C.
gudjab3dipstik

4,3,
You and Angel really made the difference out there
yewandanjilrilimadtediferunsawter
A45,81,03,RA35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Hunter deserves just as much credit, sir.
hunturdisurfsjustasmucredit4sur
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,A50,81,01,
4,5,
Oui, mon colonel. They were in space before the last four Gratha got here.
wi2moncolonel4teywurinspaisbefortelastforgratagother
125,81,02,RA30,81,01,A45,81,01,

You people managed to turn the Gratha before Maniac could even launch
yupepolmanajdtoturntegratibeforjokurcudevenlonc
RA35,81,01,A40,81,02,A20,81,01,
50,13,
Glad to see you made it back, $C. That was pretty messy out there.
gladtoseyumaditbac3dipstic5tatwaspritimesiawter
RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,A25,81,01,

How's the carrier, sir?
howstecarier3sar
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

She took some bad hits, $C.
setoksumbathits3dipstic
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,

They went straight for the launch tubes.
teywintsraitfortelawnctoobs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's why we never got Hunter and Redbird into space.
tatswhiwenefurgotjokurandturtulintospais
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Well, at least we survived the attack...
wel3atlestwesurfifdteatac
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,
4,13,
All except Angel, that is.
alecseptanjil3tatis
440,81,02,RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,

We've already gotten a mission report.
wefalredigotenamisonreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
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You racked up $K, $C...
yuracedupsefn3dipstic

16,
Nothing for you, $C...
notinforyu3dipstic

4,18,17,
and Angel got $L.
andanjilgotsufn

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and none for Angel.
andnunforanjil

20,
I want to see you in my office later, $C.
iwantoseeyuinmiofislatur3dipstic
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Yes, sir.
yas3sur
RA35,81,01,A33,81,01,A40,81,02,

All right, then. Dismissed.
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Knight tells me the colonel's movin' you to Blue Devil Squadron.
nittelsmetecernalsmofinyutobludefilscwadrun
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

That'll put you on a Scimitar, like I flew when I was your age.
tatalputyuonasimitar3likifluwiniwasyuraj
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Darn fine ship in her day, though she looks a little outdated now...
darnfinsipinhurdai3toseloksalitulawtdatidnaw
RA35,81,01,A40,81,02,A50,81,01,

The Scimitar mounts a pair of mass driver cannons...
tesimitarmontsaparofmasdrifurcanon
235,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

...instead of the Hornet's lasers.
instedoftehornitslasurs
RA35,81,01,A50,81,02,

They fire a lot farther than laser bolts, and hit with more punch...
teyfiralotfurturtanlasirbolts4anhitwitmorpuns
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but the projectiles move a lot slower.
butteprojectilsmofalotslowur
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

That makes you use 'em closer up, in spite of the extra range.
tatmaiksuusmclosrup3inspitofteextrarainj
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Still, those extra klicks are good against big, slow ships, like tankers.
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hay2dipstik2yuhirabottenuasinmits
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The colonel said he's moving you to a Scimitar in Blue Devil Squadron.
tecernalsedhesmofinyutoasimitarinbludefulscwadrun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Ever flown Scimitars before? I think you're going to like them.
efurflonsimitarsbefor5itincyergointoliktem
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A Scimitar isn't quite as fast or nimble as a Hornet...
asimitarisntcwitasfastornimbulasahornet
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but she's got twice the armor, as well as heavier guns.
butsesgottwistearmor3aswelashefierguns
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A20,81,02,

And she handles like a Centaurian mud pig.
andsehandulslikasintarianmudpig
240,81,01,R240,81,01,A50,81,02,A35,

Iceman here'll try to tell you speed and handling'll save your butt...
ismanherltritutalyuspedadhadlaglsavyurbat
140,81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

..but I'll take an extra three centimeters of durasteel plating any day
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dipstik8tacalmeisman
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Don't let Knight here fool you about the Scimitar.
dontlatnitherfulyuabowttesamatar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

It's a gun-heavy slug.
atsaganhaveslag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Forget finesse in a Scimitar.Just head straight in, guns blaring.
forgatfanasanasamatarp6jashadstratan4gansblarag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Give me a ship that lets me use my skill...
gavmeasaptatlatsmeusmiskal
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,150,81,02,

A Raptor, even a Hornet...
araptor3evnahornat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...or one of those new Rapiers
orwanaftosnurapears
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If half of what they say is true, the Rapier's a true artist's ship
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Mission Briefing.Dakota System, $T hours, $D.Twenty minutes into the briefing.



As you may have heard, there's been an outbreak of Watson's Disease here.



It's spreading across the fourth planet, Fargo, like wildfire.
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If we don't get a vaccine down there soon,that colony's history.
ifwedongatavaksendontarsun3tatcalaneshistore
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We've been ordered to provide primary cover for medical transports.
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RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Your job will be to cover the Draymans as they come and go.
yorjabwilbitocafirtedramansateycamango
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Gamma wing will consist of $C and Knight.
gamawinwilcansitafdipticankniit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I'm counting on you two to come through...
amcantinanututocamtru
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

...and so are the colonists down on Fargo.
ansoartekalanisdonanfargo
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Computer, display Gamma.
camputir3displagama
R125,81,01,140,81,01,

You will proceed first to Nav 1, escorting an outbound hospital ship.



Your objective is to protect her from the Kilrathi until she makes her jump out.



Once she's gone, go to Nav 2, where you'll rendezvous with another 'sport.



Bring this Drayman back to the Tiger's Claw in one piece...



...she's the one carrying the vaccine for Fargo.



Any questions?
anicwatans
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,

No, sir.
no3sar
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

None here, Colonel.
nanir3cernal
RA25,81,01,A40,81,01,

Very good. That's all gentlemen.
farigud5tatal3jintalman
RA5,81,01,A10,81,01,

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$C, it's good to see you. Let's have your report.
diptic3itgudusiu5letafurepart
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
1,13,
Yes sir. We ran into bogies at Nav 1, but we took care of them.
yasar4wirantubogesatnafwan3batwitukaraftim
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The Drayman's on her way to her destination
tedramansanirwaitoirdestinasan
R81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,6,
We ran into heavy fighter cover at Nav 1, sir.
weranantuhavefitrcavratnavwan2sar
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,01,

We lost the Drayman in the battle. She didn't make her jump.
welastedramanantebatlp4sedadnmakharjamp
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,

I see, $C. What about the inbound Drayman?
asi3dipstik5wataboteinbandraman
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A40,81,01,
4,13,
She should be in formation now, sir.
sesudbeinfarmasanawsar
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,A40,81,02,
7,10,
It seems that Knight couldn't handle it, $R.
iteemsatniitcoodinandalit5dipstic
RA35,81,02,A30,81,02,A40,81,02,

He did his job, sir. He helped bring the Drayman home.
hedidisjab3sar6hehelprintedramanom
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's true. And that vaccine will save thousands down on Fargo.
tatru5adtatvaksenwalsavtosansdonanfargo
A5,R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,A40,

That's what matters, Colonel.
tatswatmatrs2kernal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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We were jumped by a wing of Jalthi, sir. They trashed the 'sport.
wiwarjamptbiawinafjaltisarp5tatrasdtesport
R435,81,02,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
7,15,
Those damn furballs took out Knight, too.
tosdamfarbalstukawtniit3tu
640,81,01,630,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
7,16,
We barely got out of there with our lives, sir.
webarligatawtafterwitarlifs3sar
A20,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Dammit, $C. Fargo was depending on those medical supplies.
damat2dipstikp4fargowasdepadagantosmadacalsaplis
R645,81,01,635,81,01,640,81,02,

well, maybe we can get another hospital ship there in time...
wal2mebewekangetanatiraspitalsipterintim
620,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

I've reviewed your flight recorder's report of your mission, $C.
ifredecamewtarepartafurmisan3diptic
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A25,81,02,
20,
You shot down $K, $C...
usatawnsefan3dipstic

21,
You didn't score at all, $C...
udidantoratal3diptic

22,
and Knight ripped $L.
aniitriptpusi

23,
and Knight didn't take any out.
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I'll need your written report concerning the transports by 0800, $R.
alnidurwritinreparconsirnintetranspartbiohaitandrid3diptic
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
25,
Oh, and $C...come see me when you're done with your post-mission duties.
o3andiptic4camsimiwinurdanwiturposmisandutis
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

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Hey, $C. Glad to see you again.
ha3dipstic5glatosiuagin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

We just jumped in to Dakota System, you know.
wejasjampdintudakotasastam2yuno
RA30,81,01,A35,81,02,A40,81,01,

It's basically an agro colony, but they've had an outbreak of Watson's Disease.
itbasiclianagrocalani3battavhadanowtbrakovwatsansdises
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

The colonists here're a proud bunch, an' they waited to call for help.
tecalanastsheraraprodbanj2antawatadtucalforhalp
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's bad news. Watson's can wipe out a whole city in just a few weeks.
tatsbadnusp4watsanscanwipowtaholciteanjasafuweks
220,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

There's no cure yet, but the Confederation's 'sportin' in a vaccine.
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RA35,81,01,235,81,01,A45,81,01,
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C'mere, mate. Maniac's teachin' me 'ow to fly. Can you believe it?
camer2dipstic5manicticinmitufli5canubilifit
A20,81,01,225,R130,81,01,A35,81,01,

Someone better -- you're dangerous, and not just to the Kilrathi.
samwanbetar5urtanjiras3anotustotekilrati
R230,81,01,225,81,01,

I'm dangerous? I'm dangerous
amdanjiras4amdanjiras
535,81,01,645,R81,01,135,81,01,A50,

This from the guy who goes to afterburners the instant 'e smells a target
tisframtagiwugosaftirbernerstaintantismelsatarget
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Well, at least I go after 'em. Some of you old guys don't always do that.
welatlistagoafturem5samofuawlgisdonalwaisdotat
R220,81,01,A25,81,01,A20,81,01,

I 'ate to admit it, mate, but you're right about some of the old guys.'
ihaitoadmitit4buturitabotsamafta2oldgis
R140,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,01,

Knight, Paladin, some others, they must be cat lovers...or pacifists.
niht3paladin4samaters4teymutbecatlafers5orpasifiss
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

But don't lump me with that lot, mate.
batdonlapmeanwattatlat2mat
RA35,81,01,235,81,01,A40,81,01,

The more Kilrah blood I smell, the nastier I get.
temorkalrabladismal3tenastearigat
RA45,81,02,A50,81,01,A30,81,01,
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Hey, $C? I feel like griping about wingmen. Care to join in?
ai2dipstic4ifilikripinabotwinmin4cartujanin
110,R81,01,120,81,01,115,

Take Knight, for example. He flies like an old lady. No vision...
taknit2forisamal3hiflislikanaldladi5nofison
215,R81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

...and he couldn't find a target if his wingman's life depended on it.
anicudantfinatargitifiswinmanlifdepidadonit
R120,81,01,110,81,01,130,81,02,
1,4,
Which it usually does...
wijisusalidos
R135,81,01,130,81,01,A40,81,01,

Yeah. And Angel...Always studying, planning. Just fly, I say.
ya5ananjil3alwasudin2planin5jastfli2asi
210,R81,01,A25,81,01,120,
6,7,
Anybody on the the Claw you don't mind flyin' with, squirt?.
$5anibadintaclaudanminflinwit3swirt
130,R81,01,135,81,01,150,

First off, let's watch the squirt cracks. And second...
firsaf2letwateswirtcracs5ansecand
R120,81,01,125,81,01,A20,81,01,

'Course there're a couple of pilots I don't mind flying with.
cortersacapalofpilatsidanminflinwit
RA15,81,01,125,81,01,A30,81,01,

You're not too bad, Hunter -- almost as good as me. And there's Iceman...
yernatubat2antar3almotasgudasmi5anersisman
R220,81,01,A25,81,01,130,81,03,

Ice is scary, man. I mean, I'm in this for the flying...
asiscari4man6imin2amintisfoteflin
410,R120,81,01,A25,81,01,111,

He's in it for the killing, I think.
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...which brings us to our patrol wings.
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Lambda wing will fly a three point patrol.
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Things have been quiet lately...too quiet.
tinsafbincwietlatli4tucwiet
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

The Kilrathi are definitely out there. Problem is, we don't know where.
tekilratiardefinatliawter5prablimis3widanowar
R135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,A45,81,01,

Your job will be to locate the enemy and report back to the Claw.
urjabwilbetolocatenimianrepartbaktuteclaw
R240,81,01,A45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,
7,8,
$C, you and Knight will investigate. $C will lead the mission.

R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,
7,9,
$C, with Knight gone, you'll take this patrol alone.

R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

Understood, Colonel.
anartood3kernal
R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

Your patrol will be as follows...
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Computer, display Lambda.
campewtir3displaipsilan
R130,81,01,

As you can see, there's not much to go on...



There's some debris near Nav 1. Could be rocks, could be mines...stay alert.



The jumppoint at Nav 2 seems to be clear...
sobeantelukowtforadatanalboges


As does Nav 3. Make the rounds and return with your report.
sobeantelukowtforadatanalboges


Unless you have questions, that's all.
anlisuafcwastans3tatal


Are we cleared to engage any targets we sight, Colonel?
arwiclirtoingajanitargitwisait3kernal
R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

Definitely. Use your judgement, though. I don't want to lose any more pilots.
defaniti5usurjadmin3to5idanwantulusanimarpilat
215,81,01,235,R81,01,A40,

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7,2,
Welcome back, gentlemen. What is the situation?
welcamak3jintilman5watitesituatan
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,
7,3,
Welcome back, $C. What's the situation.
welcambak3diptic5watesituatan
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,
0,4,
There was a welcoming commitee among the rocksat Nav 1, but they aren't going home.
terwasawelcamincamitiamagteroksatnavwan3bateyarngoinom
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,
1,7,
We spotted a Ralari-class destroyer at Nav 2.
witenincantirdaralariclasdistroiratnaftoo
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,
2,8,
She and her escorts gave us some trouble, but we took her out in the end.
segafasamresisans3alanwitirescarts4batwitukerawtinteend
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Excellent, $R. That's the kind of report I like to hear.
ecselant3dipstic5tatekindafripartilaktoir
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,
0,11,
Nothing much to report, sir. No sign of the Kilrathi.
nathinmuchtoreport3sahr4nosinofthekilrate

2,11,
We tried to get in for the kill, sir, but they fought us off.
wetridtogetinfartekil3sar3bateyfawtasaf
RA45,81,01,435,81,02,

I see. We'll send a strike wing after her.
ise3welsanastikwagaftrhar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Still, sir, I'd have rather taken her out.
stil2sar3idafratirtakinerawt
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,81,02,

Let's go over your flight recorder data.
letgoofirurflitrekardirdata
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,420,81,01,
13,
You got $K, $C.
vreenkalsforyu2dipstik

14,
You washed out, $C...
usukdik3diptic

7,16,15,
and Knight scragged $L.
aniitscragtepal

16,
and Knight struck out.
aniitstukawt

2,17,
Again, good job on destroying that Ralari.
agin3gudjabandistroiinteralari
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
18,
And $C ... come to my office in an hour.
andipstik4cumtumiafisananowr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

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$C You're big news lately.
dipstic6yurbagnuslatli
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Heard you had to take out some Krants last time out.
herduadutaikawtsamkrantlatimawt
RA40,81,01,

Glad to see you made it back in one piece. Those babies can be tough...
glatusiumaiditbakinwanpis5tosbabiscanbetaf
R81,01,A35,81,02,A50,81,02,

...but I hear the Jalthi's even tougher.
butihirtejaltisefintafr
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A30,

One of those six-shooters on your tail, you can kiss it goodbye.
wanaftossaksutrsanyurtal3yukankasatgudbi
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A30,

But I'll bet if you get low an' behind a Jalthi, you'd toast it.
batalbatafyugatloanbehinajaltep3yudtostat
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

She's got no rear visibility, and big ol' bullseye exhausts.
sesgatnorervasabalatep3anbagolbulsieksasts
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Bad design no matter how many guns she's got up front.
badesinomatirawmanigunsyagatapfrant
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Just jam a missile up those rear pipes and -- BOOM No more kitty.
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hai3diptic5hafasit
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

I've heard some talk lately that burns me up.
ifharsamtalklatlitatbarnmiap
210,81,01,630,R81,01,A35,81,01,235,

Someone's saying I'm unsafe to fly with...and that I'm a cat-lover.
samwanssaagimansaiftofliwit3antatimacatlavr
235,81,01,635,R81,01,A50,

Well, I won't stand for that kind of slander. It's not true.
wel3iwanstanfartatkindafslandir5itnatru
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

I may not be as high-flying as Hunter, but I get the job done...in one piece.
imainatbeashiflinashantir3batigitejabdan4inwanpis
220,R81,01,235,81,01,A35,

But hey, you're not the guy to complain to...after all, we've flown together now.
batey3urnategitucamplintu3aftiral3wiflowntogetarnaw
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,230,81,01,

You know you can count on me. It's just a matter of trust.
unoucancawntanmi5itjastamatiraftrust
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Thanks for the shoulder, $C.
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Join me, $C. Knight is poor company and I feel the need to talk...
jonmi3dipstic5niitisparcampiniandifiltenidtotalk
R145,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,
7,2,
Welcome, $C. Join me won't you? I am in need of company...
welcam3disptic5joinmiwontu5iamineedafcampani
R145,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

I have been studying the history and progress of the war...
ihafbinstudintehisorianpragresaftewar
R145,81,01,435,81,02,130,81,01,

...and I see that things are going fairly well for us.
anisetatingsargoinfarliwelfaras
110,R81,01,A35,81,02,140,81,03,

To maintain our position, we must be ever diligent, ever alert...
tomantanarpositan4anmusbeeferdilijint3efaralart
RA35,81,01,135,81,01,130,81,01,

We must fight as if there were no tomorrow, for in truth...
wimusfitasifterwernotomarop3forintrut
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...that is the case.Every day, the Kilrathi bring up more troops.
tatistecas4efridai3tekilratibrinupmortrups
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,120,81,01,

They challenge us harder each time we fly.
teycalanjashardireectimwifli
R81,01,135,81,01,A30,

The very future of humanity rests with us. A heavy burden...
teferifuterafhumanitireswitas5ahefibardin
15,R81,01,A30,81,02,135,

...but one we must bear. For if we don't, who will?
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No time to waste, people, so let's get to it.
notimtowastpepl3solatsgattuat


Xi wing reports a Kilrathi supply convoy moving into our attack range.
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We can't pass up a target like this...so Epsilon wing is going to take it out.
wecanpasapatargitlaktis4soapsilanwinisgointotaikitawt

7,5,
We can't spare any backup, $C. You think you can do this alone?
wecansparinibakup3diptic5utinucandutisalon
R140,81,01,
7,6,
$C, you will lead Knight on this one. You boys think you can pull it off?
diptic3uwileedniitantiswan5uboitinkucanpulitaf
R145,81,01,135,81,01,

No problem, sir.
noprablim3sar
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There is something you don't yet know, $C.
terisamtinudanyetno3diptic
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

Our spotters have placed a Kilrathi ace, Bakhtosh Redclaw, with the convoy.
arspatirsafplaistakilratiaisnamedbaktasredclawitecanfoi
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

He's a Kilrathi nobleman, and the deadliest shot in the entire Kirathi navy.
histededlisatintentirkilratinafi6hisarogan3bathisernteritbitertandards
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

Here's the scenario for this one.
hirtesetapfartiswan
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

You'll first intercept a Dorkir-class tanker at the jumppoint near Nav 1.



Blow her to bits and proceed to Nav 2.



At that point, you should sight at least one Kilrathi troop transport.



Those transports are your main objective ... and probably the best defended.



You are to engage and destroy all Kilrathi transports. No survivors.
uartuingaijandistroialkilratitranpart5nosurfifors
R130,81,01,A30,81,01,A30,81,01,

You watch yourself with Redclaw, but concentrate your fire on the 'sports.
uwaturselfwitredclaw5batcansantratyurfirantesports
130,R81,01,140,81,01,A45,81,02,A35,

You launch in three minutes.
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Good landing, $C. How did things go out there?
gudlandin3diptic5hawdidtingoawter

1,4,
The tanker's been nailed, sir. She went up in a flash.
tetankirsbinaild3sar5sewentapinaflas
A10,R81,01,240,81,01,235,

Good job. How did you fare against the troop carriers?
gudjab5hawdidufaragintetrewpcariers
R240,81,01,235,81,01,
1,6,
The tanker got away, sir.
tetankirgatawai3sar
R81,01,240,81,01,435,

Hmmm....that's not good, $R. How did you fare against the troop carriers?
hmmm3tatnatgud3diptic5hawdidufaragintetrupcariers
RA30,81,01,250,81,01,
3,17,
We took out the first transport without too much problem...
witukawtefarstranportwitawtumacprablim
R81,01,A45,81,01,235,
5,11,
...the second one was tougher...but we got her too.
tesecanwanwastufir3batwigatirtu
R230,81,01,230,81,01,
7,9,
I knew that you boys could do it. That's damn good work.
anutatuboiscooduit5tatdamgudwark
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,140,81,02,
7,10,
I knew you could do it, $C. That's damn good work.
inuucooduit3diptic6tatdamgudwark
A10,R81,01,235,81,01,240,
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But the second transport was too well defended. We never got a clean shot at her.
butesecantranportwastuweldefindad5winefargotaclinsatatir
R245,81,01,435,81,01,250,81,02,
13,




I see. Well, one of two isn't bad, $C. We'll take what we can get.
asee5wel3wanuftuisanbad3diptik5wiltaikwatwicanget
R245,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,
7,15,
You two have done well today.
utuafdunweltodai
R81,01,135,81,01,230,81,01,
7,16,
You did well today, $R.
udidweltodai3diptik
R81,01,235,81,01,240,
24,




Those furballs were on us too quick for a shot at the first transport...
tosfurbalswirofirastucwiktoafasatatefartanspart
A25,81,01,235,R81,02,435,81,02,240,
5,21,
...but the second Dorkir didn't get away. We nailed her.
butesecandorkirdidangetawai5winaltir3batgud
R230,81,01,240,81,01,

Good. At least we've hindered their plans, if not ruined them entirely.
gud3atliswifhindarterplan3ifnatroontementarli
R235,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,01,
24,




...and the second Dorkir slipped away in the heat of battle.
antesecandorkirsliptawaiinteheetafbatil
A20,81,01,235,R81,01,435,81,02,440,

What? You missed them both? What were you doing, $R? Sleeping at the stick?
wat7umistembot5watwirudoin3diptik4slipinbehintetik
510,R81,01,645,81,01,640,

We needed to kill at least one of those troop 'sports. You blew it, $C.
winiditukilatlistwanaftotruport5ubluit3diptik
A40,R81,01,635,81,01,640,
4,25,
According to the log, you shot down Bakhtosh Redclaw. My congratulations.
acordintotelag3usatownbaktasredclaw5micangratulasuns
A45,81,01,235,R81,01,240,
4,26,
You also let Bakhtosh Redclaw escape. I was hoping to remove that thorn from our side.
ualsoletbaktasredclawescaip5iwasopintoremuftatornframarsid
A45,81,01,235,R81,01,240,

According to your flight recorder...
acordintuurcombatlog
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,420,81,01,
28,
You wasted $K of the fuzzballs, $C...
uwaitedsefanaftekilratifitirs3dipstic

29,
You came back scoreless, $C...
ucambakscorlis3diptic

7,32,30,
and Knight took down $L.
aniitukdansedad

31,
and Knight didn't get any kills.
aniitidangetanikils

7,32,
Knight got wasted this trip.
niitgatwaitidisrip
A20,R81,02,435,81,01,A50,81,02,
33,
$R,  stop by my office after your shift.
diptic3tapbimafisaftirursift
R245,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

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Hey, $C. How's about a cool drink and a tall tale?
helo3maboi5awsabatakulrinkanataltail
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Word is, we're pullin' out soon. Hopefully, it's for Kurasawa System.
wurdis3wirpulinawtun5opfalitfartekurasasistim
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

There's some Kilrathi colonies to beat up on when we get there.
tersamkilratipusistopawndwinwigeter
R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,220,

Also, I heard that one of the Kilrathi Aces is flyin' 'round these parts.
also3ihirdatwanuftakilratiaisisisflinaronteespart
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,
5,5,
Go ask Paladin ... I think he's tangled with him before.
goaskpaladin3itinkistangiltwitimbefar
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,
5,6,
Ask around ... someone's got to have heard something about him.
askaron3samwansgatuafirdsamtinabotim
A5,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Take care of yourself, $C.
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a3diptik5joinarparti
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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Ah, $C. Join me. We have not had a chance to talk much.
a3diptik5joinmi4wiafnatadacansutalkmuc
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We have done well to this point. I believe you have played a major part.
wiafdunweltutispoin5ibelifuafplaidamajorpart
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

However, should we falter now, I fear that we will be pushed back to our colonies.
hawefar3sudwifaltrnaw3ifirtatwiwilbepusbaktuarcalanis
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

But that is not likely. You, myself, all of us can affect that outcome.
butatisnatlikli5u2maself3alufascanafectatawtcum
R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,A25,

Think about that when next you fly. It will guide your actions.
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welnaw3lad5tisgadusiyewagin5hafasitantiltaglas
R140,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,01,

I hear ol' Shotglass rumblin' on about one o' the Kilrathi aces.
ihirolsatglasrumlinonabotwanotakilratiaisis
R81,01,A35,81,02,150,81,01,

Last I 'eard, laddie, the only ace around these parts was Bakhtosh Redclaw.
latahird3ladi4teanliaisarontespartwasbaktasredclaw
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,230,81,02,

T'was back a few years when I had a tussle with him.
iwasbakafewyirswinaadatasalwitim
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He's one o' their nobles, so it's said.While most Kilrathi look at humans as animals...
hiswanoternabils3soitsed5wilmaskilratilukatumansasanimals
R81,01,135,81,01,710,120,81,02,

...he thinks that we're not even that high or mighty.
hitintatwirnatefantataiormiti
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

Anyhow, lad, I was servin' on a cruiser when he led a Jalthi attack on our ship.
aniaw2lad3iwaserfinanacrusirwaniledajaltiatakanarsip
R81,02,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,A20,81,02,

He's easily the deadest aim that Kilrah's got to offer.
hisisalitededistaimtatkilrahsgatuafir
55,A20,81,01,R135,81,01,140,81,01,

He took out four o' me mates before we knew what hit us.
hetukawtforomiwinbefarwinuwatitas
R145,81,01,635,81,01,A50,81,02,

Keep an eye out for him, lad. He's a tough warrior.
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I know you're all excited about tomorrow's TCSO show, but...
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6,4,
Yeah -- bring on the babes
ye3brinontabaibs$40
RA20,81,01,A30,81,01,A35,81,01,

That'll be enough, Maniac.
tatulbenuf4maneak
645,R81,01,A40,81,02,A35,

We've got work to do. Alpha Wing's up first.
wevgatwrktudup5alfawagsapfrst
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

You wait for the commander to come to Eta Wing and your mission. Then...


7,7,
$C, Knight, you're on escort duty today.
dipstic4niit5uronescordutitodai
R135,81,01,150,81,02,140,81,01,
7,8,
$C, you'll be flying solo today. Escort duty.
dipstic3ulbeflinsolotoda4escorduti
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

There's a Drayman coming, carrying vital supplies...
tersadraimancomin3cariinfitalsuplas
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,
6,10,
And some vital babes
ansamcueaypeopularidiots
750,R81,01,A45,81,01,81,030,

Bring it home safely. This is your flight plan...



You'll head straight for Nav 1 -- the Drayman's jump point.



Wait for her there, but be careful...



... we've had reports of heavy enemy activity in the area.



The 'sport has orders to make a beeline for the Tiger's Claw.



Stay with her. Simple as that. Questions?
staiwiter5simulastat6cwastans
R150,81,01,135,81,01,130,81,02,

Yes, sir. You said there's heavy enemy activity. Any details?
yas2sar4usadershafiinamiactifiti6aniditails
A20,R81,01,135,81,01,140,

The Kilrathi have been moving heavy fighters into this sector, $C.
tekilratihafbanmofinhefifatirsintotisector3dipstic
R140,81,02,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

I expect you'll be running into Gratha, maybe Jalthi...
iecspeculberuninintograta3mabijalti
120,A25,R81,01,A30,81,01,A40,

The pilots all seem to be rookies, but there are lots of them.
tepilatsalseemtoberukis4buterarlatsaftem
240,81,01,A30,R81,01,135,

Anything else?...Good. That's all then.
initinels7gud4tatsalten
R235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

Be careful and remember -- I want everyone back for the TCSO show



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$7,7,12,
That was an impressive display of teamwork, gentlemen.
tatwasanimpresafdispaiaftemwark3jintalmin


With the supplies on that 'sport we can kick Kilrah tail in this system.
witisaplisonatsportwecankikilratailintisector
110,RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,

And the TCSO show will go on as scheduled. Good job all around.
antiteeseesosowilgoanaskeduld6gudjabalaraond
75,R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,

It was dicey there on the way back, sir, but we did the best we could.
itwasdisiterontawabak3sar3batwedidtabeswekood
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

Dicey's an understatement, $C, and your best was pretty damn good.
disisanunderstaitmin3dipstic4andurbetwaspritidamgud
A5,R81,02,135,81,01,150,

Word is you took on several Gratha Let's look at the mission report.
werdisutookansafingrata6letslookatimisonreport
RA35,81,02,A35,81,01,A40,
19,1,10,
Another 'sport lost We might as well just surrender...Any excuses?
anatersportlast5wimitaswelsurindar4iniecusis
410,R630,81,01,640,81,03,635,

No, sir. Gratha jumped us on the way home. We just blew it.
no2sar5gratajumdusantawaihom5wijutbluit
A10,420,81,01,420,R81,01,A35,

We can't afford to 'just blow it', mister Let's see how you did...
wecantaforto2jutbloit3mistar6letseeaweludid
610,RA45,81,02,
2,18,
No, sir. Gratha jumped us before we ever rendezvoused with the 'sport.
no2sar5gratajumpusbaforweefurendavoodwitesport
A35,R81,01,435,81,01,A40,

This just won't do, people. Let's get the mission report over with...
tisjutwondo3peepol5letgitamisonreportofarwit
RA35,81,01,
2,19,
Tough mission, $C. You brought the 'sport home, but lost Knight.
tufmison3dipstic5ubrotesporthom4butlotniht
A45,R81,01,A35,81,02,430,

He was a solid flyer. He'll be missed.
hewasasolitflir8hilbemist
A45,81,03,A35,R81,02,A35,81,03,A40,

We thought we were home free, sir. Then some Gratha jumped us...
wetotwewarhomfree3sar5tentreegratajumptus
A45,81,01,435,R81,01,A40,

They came out of nowhere. Knight and I just couldn't handle them...
teycamawtofnowar6nihtandijutcoodantandultem
RA35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Get a handle on yourself, $C. Knight knew the risks...
getahandalonyerself2dipstic5nihtnutarisks
630,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

And we needed those supplies. You did your job.
anwenedidosuplis6udidyerjab
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Let's go over the mission report.
letgofertamisonrepart
RA35,81,01,A45,81,01,A30,81,02,
20,
You took out $K, $C...
utukawtsefan4diptik

21,
No kills this time, $C. Maybe some Squadron in the rec room would help.
nokiltitim3diptik5mabisamscwadraninterecrumwudhalp

22,
Knight took out $L.
nitukawtsefan

23,
Knight...no kills.
nit3nokils

7,24,25,
Fine work.
fanwirk

7,25,7,25,
Just one more thing, $C, in the future, take better care of your wingman.
jaswanmortin3diptik5intefutar3takbetarkarafurwinman

26,
And I want to see you in my office later, $C.
aniwantuseuinmaiafislatir3diptik


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Welcome back, $C. Heard about the TCSO show?
welcamak3dipstic5herdaboteteeseesowsow
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,

I hear the Bob Hope holo's a riot. I love ol' Ski-nose...
ihirtebabhopholosaraot4ilofolskinos$44
RA40,81,01,A45,81,02,A35,81,02,

Retired almost five centuries ago, but you can't keep a good comic down.
retartalmosfifsintureesago3butucantkeepagudcamicdan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

But seriously, I hear the show may not make it. Too many kitties nearby.
butsiriasli4ihirtasomanotmaikit5tumanikitisnirbi
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Young punks mostly, but in Grathas - top-of-the-line bad news.
yanpunsmotli3butingratas4tapatalanbatnus
215,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

The furballs must think their kittens're better than our vets.
tafarbalsmastinterkitinsarbetartanarfets
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

And they might be right, if you're talking about a kitten in a Gratha.
anteymitberit3efurtalkinabotakitininagrata
RA40,81,01,A45,81,01,A40,81,02,

Even an amateur's dangerous in one of them...
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C'mere, mate. Maniac's teachin' me 'ow to fly. Can you believe it?
camer2dipstic5manicticinmitufli5canubilifit
A20,81,01,225,R130,81,01,A35,81,01,

Someone needs to -- you're dangerous, and not just to the Kilrathi.
samwanbetar5urtanjiras3anotustotekilrati
R230,81,01,225,81,01,

I'm dangerous? I'm dangerous
amdanjiras4amdanjiras
535,81,01,645,R81,01,135,81,01,A50,

This from the guy who goes to afterburners the instant 'e smells a target
tisframtagiwugosaftirbernerstaintantismelsatarget
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Well, at least I go after 'em. Some of you old guys don't always do that.
welatlistagoafturem5samofuawlgisdonalwaisdotat
R220,81,01,A25,81,01,A20,81,01,

I 'ate to admit it, mate, but you're right about some of the old guys.'
ihaitoadmitit4buturitabotsamafta2oldgis
R140,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,01,

Knight, Paladin, some others, they must be cat lovers...or pacifists.
niht3paladin4samaters4teymutbecatlafers5orpasifiss
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

But don't lump me with that lot, mate.
batdonlapmeanwattatlat2mat
RA35,81,01,235,81,01,A40,81,01,

The more Kilrah blood I smell, the nastier I get.
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RA45,81,02,A50,81,01,A30,81,01,
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Hey, $C. I feel like griping about wingmen. Care to join in?
ai2dipstic4ifilikripinabotwinmin4cartujanin
110,R81,01,120,81,01,115,

Take Knight, for example. He flies like an old lady. No vision...
taknit2forisamal3hiflislikanaldladi5nofison
215,R81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

...and he couldn't find a target if his wingman's life depended on it.
anicudantfinatargitifiswinmanlifdepidadonit
R120,81,01,110,81,01,130,81,02,
1,4,
Which it usually does...
wijisusalidos
R135,81,01,130,81,01,A40,81,01,

Yeah. And Angel...Always studying, planning. Just fly, I say.
ya5ananjil3alwasudin2planin5jastfli2asi
210,R81,01,A25,81,01,120,
6,7,
Anybody on the the Claw you don't mind flyin' with, squirt?
$5anibadintaclaudanminflinwit3swirt
130,R81,01,135,81,01,150,

First off, let's watch the squirt cracks. And second...
firsaf2letwateswirtcracs5ansecand
R120,81,01,125,81,01,A20,81,01,

'Course there're a couple of pilots I don't mind flying with.
cortersacapalofpilatsidanminflinwit
RA15,81,01,125,81,01,A30,81,01,

You're not too bad, Hunter -- almost as good as me. And there's Iceman...
yernatubat2antar3almotasgudasmi5anersisman
R220,81,01,A25,81,01,130,81,03,

Ice is scary, man. I mean, I'm in this for the flying...
asiscari4man6imin2amintisfoteflin
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...next, Xi Wing.
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7,4,
That'll be $C and Knight.
tatalbidipsticannite
R130,A3,81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,01,
7,5,
You'll go solo this time, $C.
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R140,81,01,

Yes, sir.
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R145,81,01,135,81,01,

Today's mission is a four-point patrol route.
todasmisanisatreepantpatralroot
RA30,81,01,135,81,01,150,81,02,

Computer, display Xi.
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R130,81,01,

You'll pass through each Nav Point, checking for enemy activity.



There's a field of what looks like asteroids around Nav 2...



...and another at Nav 4.



Now, remember, you ran into heavy fighters last time...
naw2remambir3uranintohafifatirslastim
R135,81,01,130,81,02,

and you can expect more of the same this time out...
anucanacspactmoraftasamtisamawt
R81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,01,

In fact, intelligence reports that enemy traffic is heavier than ever.
infac3intalaginsrapartatenamitraficishefirtanefar
A35,R230,81,01,130,

And our people on McLaren think they've spotted a new capital ship class.
andarpeepalanmiclarintinefspatidanucapitalsipclas
RA30,81,01,120,81,01,235,81,01,

We're calling it 'Fralthi.' If you see it, observe as closely as you can.
wircalinit2fralti6ifuseit3absurfasclowsliasucan
R130,81,01,230,81,01,A30,81,01,

Any questions?
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Sir, if we spot this 'Fralthi,' should we engage?
sar3ifwispatisfralti4soodweingaij
120,81,01,720,R81,01,130,

There's no need for heroics, $C. Just come back to tell us about it.
ternonidfarherocs3dipstic5juscambakantelasabatit
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

Anything else?
anitinals
R235,81,01,A30,81,01,135,

All right, then. I'll expect a full report when you get back.
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Welcome back, $C. What's the word on the debris at Navs 2 and 4?


4,3,
Nav 4 was nothing -- just an asteroid field, easily bypassed.
naforwasnatin3jasanasoidfil3isalibipast
R81,01,240,81,01,235,
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Sorry, sir, but we never made it to Nav 4.
sari2sar3batwinefarmaiditonafor
RA30,81,01,250,81,01,
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Nav 2 was a Kilrathi mine field -- tricky flying getting through there.
naftoowasakilratimanfild2trikiflingetintruter
R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,
1,6,
Sorry, but we were waylayed before we got to Nav 2, sir.
sari3batwiwarwailaidbefarwigatonaftoo3sar
RA30,81,02,250,81,01,

Okay, now let's cut to the chase -- any sign of the Fralthi?.
oka3nawletcatotacais4anisinaftefalti
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
3,8,
Sorry, sir, but there were no Kilrathi capital ships to be found.
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R81,01,A30,81,01,A40,
3,21,
Yes, sir, and she's something to see. A large, heavily armed cruiser.
yas2sar3ansisamtintosi5alarg3hefiliarmcrusir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

And she has launch capabilities. She's like a smaller, faster Claw, sir.
ansiaslancapabilitis6sislikasmalir3fasirclaw4sar
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,
3,14,
Or, I guess I should say, she WAS something to see...
ar2igasisudsai3siwasamtintosi
RA35,81,01,A45,81,01,A30,81,01,

And she HAD launch capability ... We got her, sir We got her
ansihadlancapabiliti3sar2wigatir4wigatir
R81,01,A25,81,01,A30,81,01,

Well, gentleman, I am impressed. That's one for the record books.
wel3gintalmin4iamimprest6tatwanfortarecardbuks
A35,81,01,135,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

The brass will be very happy to hear this. Congratulations
tebraswalbefarehapetohertas5cangratulatans
RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,

Save the rest for Tactical, $C. Anything to add, Khumalo?
saftarestartatical3dipstic6anitinalstoad3kumalo
A45,81,03,235,R81,05,435,81,04,440,
3,17,
$C's right, sir. The Fralthi is one tough ship...
dipsticsrat3sar5tafraltiiswantafsip
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...far more impressive than the Ralari. I'd add just one thing...
farmarimprasiftanteralari5idadjaswantin
RA45,81,01,A35,

The Kilrathi were all over us as soon as we showed up...
tekilratiweralofarasasunaswisowdup
R145,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Fighter cover was high, like they couldn't afford to lose the Fralthi.
fatarcafirwashi3lakteycudantafardolostafralti
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

I'm betting they only have a few of them, maybe just the one...
imbetinteyonliafafewaftem3mabijestawan
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Possible. Let the Intelligence boys figure that out. Full report by 0900.
pasibal4leteintelijansboisfigartatawt5fulrapartbiohninandrid
R135,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
3,22,3,22,
Well, maybe we'll spot her some other time...if she really exists.
wel3mabiwilspatirsamaturtam4ifsiriliecsists
A5,R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

Anything else before we turn to the mission report? No? Good...
anitinalsbeforwitarntotemisanripart2m7no3gud
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,135,

A scan of your recorder shows...
ascanafurcamputarsrecardsos
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,415,81,01,
25,
You trashed $K Kilrathi, $C...
utrastsefankilratifitirs3dipstic

26,
I saw no kills for you, $C...
isawnokilsforu3diptik

7,29,27,
and Knight took care of $L himself.
anitukareafsefanimself

28,
and Knight came up empty.
aniitcamapimpti

7,29,
And the damn cats took out Knight.
antedamcatukawtnit
R635,81,01,435,81,01,A40,81,01,
30,
Oh, and $C - my office, after you've cleaned up.
o2andipstic4miafis3aftirufcleentup
81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Dismissed.
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dipstik5howsatgoan
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Heard you had to take out some Gratha tryin' to bring that Drayman in.
herduadotakawtsumgratatobrintedramanin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Glad to see you made it back in one piece. Those babies are tough...
gladusiumaditbakinwanpis5tosbabisartuf
R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,A20,

...but I hear the Jalthi's even tougher.
butihirtejaltisefintafir
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

One of those six-shooters on your tail, you can kiss it goodbye.
wanaftossaksutrsanyurtal3yukankasatgudbi
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A30,

But I'll bet if you get low an' behind a Jalthi, you'd toast it.
batalbatafyugatloanbehinajaltep3yudtostat
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

She's got no rear visibility, and big ol' bullseye exhausts.
sesgatnorervasabalatep3anbagolbulsieksasts
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Bad design, no matter how many guns she's got up front.
badesinomatirawmanigunsyagatapfrant
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Just jam a missile up those rear pipes and -- BOOM No more kitty.
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hai3diptic5hafasit
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

I've heard some talk lately that burns me up.
ifharsamtalklatlitatbarnmiap
210,81,01,630,R81,01,A35,81,01,235,

Someone's saying I'm unsafe to fly with...and that I'm a cat-lover.
samwanssaagimansaiftofliwit3antatimacatlavr
235,81,01,635,R81,01,A50,

Well, I won't stand for that kind of slander. It's not true.
wel3iwanstanfartatkindafslandir5itnatru
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

I may not be as high-flying as Hunter, but I get the job done...in one piece.
imainatbeashiflinashantir3batigitejabdan4inwanpis
220,R81,01,235,81,01,A35,

But hey, you're not the guy to complain to...after all, we've flown together now.
batey3urnategitucamplintu3aftiral3wiflowntogetarnaw
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,230,81,01,

You know you can count on me. It's just a matter of trust.
unoucancawntanmi5itjastamatiraftrust
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Thanks for the shoulder, $C.
tanksfortesoldr3diptik
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Join me, $C. Knight is poor company and I feel the need to talk...
jonmi3dipstic5niitisparcampiniandifiltenidtotalk
R145,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,
7,2,
Welcome, $C. Join me won't you? I am in need of company...
welcam3disptic5joinmiwontu5iamineedafcampani
R145,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

I have been studying the history and progress of the war...
ihafbinstudintehisorianpragresaftewar
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,430,81,03,

...and I fear things do not go well for us.
anifirtinstonatgowelfaras
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

We are in grave danger, and must be ever diligent, ever alert...
wearingrafdanjir4anmusbeeferdilijint3efaralart
R230,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We must fight as if there were no tomorrow, for in truth...
wimusfitasifterwernotomarofor3intrut
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

...that is the case...every day, the Kilrathi bring up more troops.
tatistecas4efridai3tekilratibrinupmortrups
RA35,81,01,A25,81,02,A40,81,02,

They penetrate deeper into human space each time we fly.
teypinitratdeepirintohumanspaiseectimwifli
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The very future of humanity rests with us. A heavy burden...
teferifuterafhumanitireswitas5ahefibardin
245,81,01,R81,01,A50,81,02,A35,

...but one we must bear. For if we don't, who will?
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Mission Briefing.Port Hedland, $T hours, $D.



We've got a Code Red out there, people...
wevgatacodredowttar3pepl


Every Confederation ship in the system is under attack.
evrecanfadaratansapantesastamasandratak


The rest of our fighters have been deployed...you Blue Devils will defend the Claw.
terasafowrfitrshavbandeplodp5yubludavlswaldefantecla
R130,A3,81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,01,
7,5,
Since Knight's no longer with us, you'll fly Sigma wing alone, $C.
sinsnatnalangirwitas3tatputuanurown3dipstic
R130,81,01,135,81,01,
7,6,
$C and Knight...you two will form the final wing. $C will lead.
diptsicaniit3utuwilfartefinalwin5dipsticwileed
R145,81,01,135,81,01,

Listen close, boys, there's a complication...
lissinclosbois3tarsacamplacatan
RA30,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,01,

One of our destroyers has sighted another Fralthi-class cruiser...
wanafowrdestrayrshassitadanatrfralteclascruzr
R130,81,01,

You'll need to move to assist the Exeter against several fighters...
yulnedtumovtuasastteaxatraganssavralfitrs
R81,01,135,81,01,A40,81,01,230,

...before you can continue on to attack this new Fralthi.
beforyucancantanuantuataktasnufralte
RA30,81,01,140,81,01,130,81,01,

Computer, display Sigma.
camputr3dasplasagma


First, you'll need to assist in the defense of the Tiger's Claw.



We'll have two more Scims in space before you...



...but there are four Jalthi closing with the Claw, so it won't be easy.



When you've cleaned up the Jalthi, move on to Nav 1...



...where you'll help defend one of our Exeters against a wing of Gratha.



If you're still in good enough shape after turning the Gratha away...



...I want you to fly on to Nav 2, the last known fix on this Fralthi.



Take a crack at her, if you can, but try not to get yourself killed.



That Fralthi has to be where all these fighters are coming from.
tatfraltiastubeweraltesfitarsarcaminfram
R140,81,02,230,81,01,A30,81,01,

If we can take her out, we won't have so many furballs to worry about.
ifwecantaikirawt3wewantafsomanifaribalstuwariabat
R81,01,135,

Very well. Good luck, boys.
variwal4goodlak3bois
R235,81,01,A30,81,01,135,

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Glad you're back, $C. Let's have your report.


2,5,
The Exeter's safe and sound, sir.
tecsitarsafinsan3sar
R230,81,01,235,81,01,

Well done. She's too valuable a piece of hardware to lose.
waldan5sistufalwabalapisafardwartulus
25,R81,01,240,81,01,235,
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2,7,
We've lost the Exeter, sir. Those damn Kilrathi had it in for us.
wiflastecsitar3sar5tosdamkilratiaditinfaras
R230,81,03,420,81,02,240,81,01,

That's not good news, $R. Go ahead.
tatnatgudnus3dipstic5goahed
610,R81,01,245,81,01,235,
4,12,
It was quite a scrap, sir, but the Fralthi is history
itwascwitasrap3sar4batefraltisistari
RA30,81,02,250,81,01,
7,9,
Congratulations to both of you.
congatulasansubotafyew
R215,A1,115,81,01,A40,81,02,
7,10,7,11,
Congratulations, $C. Of course, Knight will be mentioned in the log for his sacrifice.
canratulatans3dipstic5afcars3niitwilbemintintelagforisacrafis
210,R81,01,230,81,01,A25,
7,11,
Congratulations, $C. I guarantee that you'll be mentioned in the log.
cangatulasans3dipstic5igarantiatulbemintandintelog
R245,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,
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We got in over our heads this time, sir.
wigatinafararhedistim3sar
R235,81,01,445,81,01,A30,81,01,

Those furballs were too vicious...and the Fralthi got away.
tosfarbalswirtufisas4antefraltigatawai
R81,01,A25,81,01,A30,81,01,

That's not the report I like to hear, mister. We had to nail that ship.
tatnateripartiliktoir3misir5wiadtonailatsip
230,81,01,640,R81,01,235,81,01,A40,

I'm afraid we're going to have the Kilrathi laughing at us.
amafradwirgointoaftekilratilafinatas
R630,81,01,A40,81,01,

I'll read the rest of your report later...in my office.
alreederetafurepartlatir4inmafis
A15,R81,01,235,81,01,240,

According to your flight recorder...
acordintourflitcampewtar
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,
19,
You did get $K of the fuzzballs, $C...
udidgetsefanfasbals3dipstic

20,
You came up empty, $C...
ucamaptimpi3dipstic

7,23,21,
and Knight shot down $L.
anitsatawnblarg

22,
and Knight came away with no kills.
anitcamawaiwitnakils

7,23,
And Knight got trashed out there.
anitgatrasawter
220,R81,01,435,81,01,A50,81,02,
24,
$R, I need to see you in my office, now.
dipstic3initosiuanmiafis3naw
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

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Hello, my boy. How's about a cool drink and a tall tale?
halo3maboi5hawsabotaculrinkanataltail
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Word is, we're pulling out soon ... maybe for the Rostov System.
wordaswerpalagowtsunp3mabeforterastavsastam
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Remind me to tell you about a little place I know, when we get there.
reminitotaluabotalitalplaisino3wanwigetar
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

I heard that one of the Kilrathi aces is flying around these parts.
ihirdatwanaftekilratiasisisflinarontispart
A40,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,
5,5,
Go and ask Paladin...I think he's tangled with him before.
goanaspaladin4itinisangiltwitimbefar
R81,01,235,81,01,A40,
5,6,
Ask around...someone's got to have heard something about him.
askaron3samwansgatahafirdsamtinabotim
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Take care of yourself, $C.
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Ah, $C. Join our party.
ah3dipstic5joinarparti
RA35,81,01,235,81,01,135,81,02,
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Ah, $C. Join me. We have not had a chance to talk much.
ah3dipstic5joinmi5wiafnatadacansutalkmuc
RA35,81,01,235,81,01,240,81,02,

There is little time remaining to turn this war in our favor...
terislitaltimrimanintotarniswaranowrfavor
R240,81,01,A35,81,02,A50,81,01,

Should we fail now, I fear that we will be pushed back to the Homeworlds.
sudwifalnaw3afiratwiwilbepusbaktotehomwrlds
R81,01,A35,81,01,430,81,01,230,

But there is always hope. You, myself, all of us can affect that outcome.
baterisalwisawp5u3masef3alafascanefecatawtcam
A20,81,01,210,A10,120,R81,01,A35,

Think about that when next you fly. It will guide your actions.
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welnaw3lad5tisgadusiyewagin5hafasitantiltaglas
R140,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,01,

I hear ol' Shotglass rumblin' on about one o' the Kilrathi aces.
ihirolsatglasrumlinonabotwanotakilratiaisis
R81,01,A35,81,02,150,81,01,

Last I 'eard, laddie, the only ace around these parts was Bakhtosh Redclaw.
latahird3ladi4teanliaisarontespartwasbaktasredclaw
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,230,81,02,

T'was back a few years when I had a tussle with him.
iwasbakafewyirswinaadatasalwitim
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He's one o' their nobles, so it's said.While most Kilrathi look at humans as animals...
hiswanoternabils3soitsed5wilmaskilratilukatumansasanimals
R81,01,135,81,01,710,120,81,02,

...he thinks that we're not even that high or mighty.
hitintatwirnatefantataiormiti
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

Anyhow, lad, I was servin' on a cruiser when he led a Jalthi attack on our ship.
aniaw2lad3iwaserfinanacrusirwaniledajaltiatakanarsip
R81,02,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,A20,81,02,

He's easily the deadest aim that Kilrah's got to offer.
hisisalitededistaimtatkilrahsgatuafir
55,A20,81,01,R135,81,01,140,81,01,

He took out four o' me mates before we knew what hit us.
hetukawtforomiwinbefarwinuwatitas
R145,81,01,635,81,01,A50,81,02,

Keep an eye out for him, lad. He's a tough warrior.
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Mission Briefing.Kurasawa System, $T hours, $D.



All right, boys and girls. Let's get to work.
alrit2bosadgrlsp4latsgotuwrk


First, I want to congratulate you all for your efforts at Dakota.
frst2iwantycangratulatyualforyurafortsatdakota


Our successes there were crucial to recent developments in the war effort.
arsaksasasterwerkrusalturesendevalapmensantewarafort


The Kilrathi advance has been halted...
tekalrateadvanshasbanhaltad
RA50,81,02,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and now the Confederation is on the offensive.
adnowtecanfadaratanasanteafansav
RA50,81,02,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Now we're moving on the Kilrathi bases in the Kurasawa System.
nowermuvagantekalratebasasantekurasawasastam
RA50,81,02,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

These bases are vital to Kilrathi command and communication in the sector.
tesbasasarvitltukalratekamanadkamunakatanantesaktor
RA50,81,02,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

The Empire is currently trying to ferry troops and supplies to these bases...
teampirascaranletriagtufaretrupsadsaplistutesbasas
RA50,81,02,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

...in a frantic attempt to defend them.
anafrantakatamttudefantam
RA50,81,02,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

I'm sending my best pilots,in my best fighters,to head off these supplies.
imssandagmibaspilats2anmibasfitrs3tuhadaftessaplis


The commander assigns several wings,led by Iceman, Hunter, and other aces.



Your assignment comes last...



Theta is especially vital, so I'm sending you, $C, with Bossman as your wing.
tataasaspaslevitlp3soimsadagyudipstikwatbasmanasyurwag


Computer, display Theta Wing...
kamputrp3displatatawag


We've detected several Kilrathi fighters circling two nearby jump points.



One Dorkir-class transport has already jumped in here, at Nav 1a.

RA35,81,01,140,81,01,

You'll intercept and destroy it, then move on to Nav 2...



...where another squadron of Kilrathi fighters awaits an incoming 'sport.



When you've taken care of any 'sports that appear at Nav 2...



...return to the Tiger's Claw via Nav 1b,in case there are any late arrivals.



Questions?
kwestans


Yes, Colonel.Do we have any intelligence regardingthe contents of the 'sports?
yas2karnalp5duwehavaneantalajansregardagtesportskantans
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Nothing definite, Major...
natagdafanat2majr


...but that first Dorkir is especially well guarded.
battatfrstdorkerasaspaslewalgardad
RA5,81,01,A10,81,01,

It must be something -- or someone -- the hairballs don't want to lose.
atmasbesamtagp3orsamwanp3teharbalsdonwantulus
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,

If that's all the questions,then let's get into space.
aftatsaltekwastansp3tanlatsgatantuspas


Squadron dismissed.
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Welcome back, $R. Let's have your report.
welcumback3shepdip5letshavyoorreport

1,3,
Yes sir. We weren't able to take out the Dokrir at Nav 1a.
yessahr5wewernotabeltotakowttargetalpha
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,4,
Yes sir. We nailed the Dorkir at Nav 1a.
targetalphawasdestroyed3sahr
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,5,
We were unable to bag any transports at Nav 2.
wewirunabletobaganytransportsattargitzonbeta
R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,
3,6,
We got another 'sport at Nav 2.
wetookouthesportattargetzonbeta
R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,
5,7,
We took out one more at Nav 1b, on the way back in.
wedidnttakeouttargitdelta3sahr
RA35,81,01,430,81,01,A50,81,02,

We've determined that the first Dorkir was a command staff ship, $C...
wevdetarmandtattefrsdorkerwasacamanstafsap3dipstik

1,9,
Missing that one will set us back somewhat.
isee5misintatwanwillsetusbaksumwhat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,10,
Blasting that one should cripple their chain of command. Good job.
blastinthatwansudcripelthirchanafcumand5gudjob
R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,
2,12,
Unfortunately, Bossman isn't coming back, Colonel.
unfortunatle4bahsmanisntcuminbak3kernel
A20,R81,02,440,81,03,430,81,02,

Bossman was a real pro. He'll be missed.
bahsmanwasarelpro5helbemised
A30,R81,02,A35,81,03,430,81,02,

I've read the flight log of your engagments, $R.
iveredtheflitlahgafyooringaygmints3shepdip
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,425,81,02,
14,
You took out $K of the fuzzballs, $C...
utookowtsumfusbahls3dipstik

15,
The log shows you came up empty, $C...
thelahgshowsucamupemte3dipstik

16,
and Bossman got $L.
andbahsmangotsum

17,
and Bossman struck out.
andbahsmanstrukowt


I'll go over your report in detail later.
ilgooveryoorreportindetallayter
110,R81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,
19,
 You did well out there, $C. Stop by my office after you've finished your paperwork.
udidwelowtthir3dipstik5stopbymyahfisafteruvfinisedyoorpayperwerk
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all. Dismissed.
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$C, how's it going?
dipstik3howsitgoin
230,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

So here we are, in Kurasawa. Kilrathi call it Warach Tha, they say.
soherwear3ankurasawap5kalratecalatwaraktap2tasa
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,230,81,01,

Empire's s'posed to have several bases on an' 'round the fourth planet...
ampirsposdtuhavsavralbasasananrowntesekanplanat
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

...so I guess you boys'll be seein' some serious action soon.
soigasyuboslbeseansamsereasaktansun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,230,81,02,

Still, we're not the first Terran ship here...
stal2wernattefrstaransapher
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I heard the Kilrathi in system are already half beat.
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R81,01,235,81,01,A25,81,02,230,81,01,
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Allo, $C. You have a moment, no?
allo3dipstik5uhaveamomint3no
A4,R81,02,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

The Colonel has directed our crew chiefs to prepare our Rapiers for battle.
thekernelhasdirektidarcroocheefstoprepararraypeursforbatol
R130,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I had hoped we would have flown them more before now. C'est la vie.
ihadhopedwewudhavflonthemmorebefarnow5saylavee
425,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Should you get the chance, let me know how they fly. It is tres important.
shoodugetthechans3letmeknowhowthefli5itistreyimportant
R135,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Au revoir, $C.
ahrevwahr3dipstik
RA45,81,01,A35,81,03,A40,81,02,
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dipstik3amigladtoseeu
RA25,81,01,A15,81,01,A30,81,01,
4,2,
I'm going insane listening to Angel talk about fuel-to-acceleration ratios.
imgoaginsanlasnantoangltakabotfultoaksalaratanratios
RA15,81,01,235,81,01,A20,81,01,
4,3,
I'm about to go insane listening to Shotglass talk about the old days.
imabottugoinsanlasnantosotglastakabotteoldas
RA25,81,01,135,81,01,A10,81,02,

Heard that we're about to raid some fuzzball bases. That'd be great
hrdtatwerabottoradsamfazbalbases5tatdbegrat$10m
RA25,81,01,A30,81,01,A20,81,01,

I haven't shot at anything in a week...
ihavntshatatanetaganawek
RA30,81,01,A15,81,01,A20,81,02,

...and I'm starting to get restless.
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Mission Briefing.Kurasawa System, $T hours, $D.



O.K. Boys and girls, we've been lucky.
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Less than 4 hours ago, we received a Code Blue transmission...
lesthanforhowrsago3werecevedacodtheetransmishun


It seems our boys captured a Ralari-class destroyer in the Port Hedland System.
atsemsarboskapjurdaralareclasdestroaranteporthadlansastam


Sector Command wants to use this ship in our seige here at Kurasawa.
saktorcamanwanstuyustassapanarsejheratkurasawa
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

I've given my assurances that we'll bring her in intact.
ivegivinmyasooransesthatwellbrinherinintakt
R135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

I'm sending a wing to rendezvous with the Ralari and escort it to the Claw.
imsendinawingtorandayvooswiththeralareandeskortittothecla
R245,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,
2,8,
Bossman and $C, This one's yours. $C will fly lead.
bahsmanandipstik3thiswonsyoors5dipstikwillflyleed
A10,110,R81,01,145,81,01,A30,
2,9,
$C, you'll fly this one alone.
dipstik3yoolgoinalown
R145,81,01,135,81,01,

Understood, Colonel.
understood3kernel
R135,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,01,

Here's the scenario...
hersthesanareo


Computer, display Omicron.
cumputer3displaahmikron
R130,81,01,

The Ralari entered the system at the jumppoint near Nav 1.
theralarientirdthesistimatthejumpointnernavwon


There's an asteroid belt along the way.Keep your eyes peeled for trouble.
theresanastiroidbeltalongtheway5keepyoorispeeledfortrubel


Once you've arrived at the rendezvous point,you'll escort the destroyer back here.
onsuvarivedattherahndayvoopoint3yuleskortthedestroyerbakhir


One other note.Our sensors show a Kilrathi force approaching at high speed.
wonuthernot5ourskowtsreportakilrathiforsaprocheenathiworp


They must have been sent to prevent us from getting the Ralari. Expect a tough fight.
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That's all, gentlemen.
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1,6,
The captured Ralari has pulled into formation with the Claw. Good job, $C
tekapjurdralarehaspaldnantuformatanwatteclap2gudjab2dipstik

2,4,
Same for you, Major Chen. You both are a credit to the Confederation.
samrforu3majurchin5uarbothacredittothecunfedarashun


The credit belongs to $C, sir.
thecreditbelangstodipstik3sahr
145,R81,01,A35,
2,5,
I can't take all the credit, sir. Bossman played a major role.
icanttakeallthecredit3sahr5bahsmanplayedamajurrol
225,R81,01,A45,
2,6,
Too bad he didn't make it back.
toobadhedidntmakitbak
A40,81,02,R435,81,03,A40,81,02,
1,12,
Explain yourself, $R. Why did you lose the Ralari?
ecksplanyoorself4shepdip5whididuloostheralari
A5,R81,01,635,81,01,640,

We couldn't stop the fleabags, sir. They came in too hot to handle.
wecudntstoptheflebags3sahr5theycameintoohottohandel
RA45,81,01,435,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's not acceptable. We lost a full company of Marines aboard.
thatsnotackseptabil6welahstafuldivishunofmareensaboord
R645,81,01,635,81,02,

That's going to reduce the effectiveness of our ground troops fighting on Kurasawa IV.
thatsgointoredoocetheefektivnesofargrowntroopsfitinonkurasawathee
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You've let me down, $C. I expect that won't happen again.
uvletmedown4dipstik5ieckspectthatwonthapinagayn
620,R81,01,A35,81,01,A45,

No sir, it won't.
nosahr4itwont
RA35,81,01,

Let's review what happened out there...
Letsrevoowhathapinedowtthir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
14,
$C got $K of the hairballs...
dipstikgotsumoftheharbahls

15,
You came off without a kill, $C...
ucaymafwithowtakil2dipstik

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and $L for Bossman.
andsumkilsforbahsman

17,
and none for Bossman.
adnanforbahsman

1,18,
I commend you on bringing back the Ralari.
icumenduonbringinbaktheralari
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
19,
And $C ... I'd like to talk to you in my office in two hours.
addipstik4idliketotalktouinmyafisantooowrs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

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Take a load off, $C. I've got good news.
takalodaf3dipstik5ivegotgudnoos
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

We just got a report from the seige force over Kurasawa IV.
wejusgotareportfromtesejforsovrkurasawafor
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The CSS Suffolk just torched a Kilrathi communications station.
teteseassafokjastorjdakalratecamunacatansstatan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That should keep those Kilrathi jerks in the dark for a while.
thatshudkeepthostkilrathijerksinthedarkforawhile
R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,
2,5,
My regrets about Bossman ... he was a good man
myregretsabotbasman4hewasagudman
A45,81,01,235,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

I'll let you know if I hear anything else. See you, $C.
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235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
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Good day, $C. Heard you're flying a Rapier these days.
gudday3dipstik5hirdthatuvgottentoflytheraypear
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Is it really as quick as everyone says? I've got to see it in action.
isitrealeaskwikasevrewonses4ivegottoseeitinackshun
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I just got back from a patrol out near Kurasawa IV.That was a nightmare.
ijustgotbakfromapatroloutnerkerwasawatoo5thatwasanitemar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Me and Lightning were jumped by a couple of wings of Gratha.
meanliteninwirjumpedbyacupleafwingsofgratha
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

We managed to take out five of them before they got Lightning.
wemanadstotakowtfivafthembefartheygotlitenin
RA45,81,01,435,81,02,A50,81,02,

If we'd had those Rapiers, I bet that we'd never have taken a hit.
ifwedhadthosraypears4ibetwednevarhavtakinahit
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

They're good ships. You're lucky to get to fly one out.
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Konichi-wa, $C-san. Do you have time to share?
greetins2dipstik5doyouhavtimtospare
120,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

I am inspired by the reports of our sucesses. We are doing well.
Iaminspiarbytereportsofarsucseses5weardoinwell
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

Still, I am sure that there are many battles left to be fought.
stil4iamsoorthatthirarmanebatelsleftobefaht
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

The Kilrathi will not be vanquished until they are beaten on their own territory.
thekilrathiwilnotbevankwisheduntiltheyarbetinanthironteritore
R81,01,135,81,01,A40,81,01,

Beware a desperate enemy, $C. They will stop at nothing to defeat you.
bewayradesperatinime3dipstik5theywilstopatnothintodefetu
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Until we meet again.
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Mission Briefing.Kurasawa System, $T hours, $D.



All right, people...here's what we've got.
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We've received a tight-band transmission from the Formidable, an Exeter-class destroyer.
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She's just come from a scrap, and she's in rough shape
shesjustcumfromascrap3ansesanrufsap


Your mission will be to rendezvous with her, and guard her against further attack.
yoormisunwillbetorandavuwithar4angardheraginsfrthratak
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,135,81,01,

Hunter and Waxman, you get the duty. Hunter will fly lead.
hunterandwacksman4ugetthedoote5hunterwilflyleed
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A30,81,02,240,81,01,

Excuse me, sir?
eckooseme3sahr
75,R81,01,135,81,01,135,

I served on the Formidable back at the Academy.
iservedontheformidabulbakattheakademe
R145,81,01,135,81,01,

If possible, I'd like this mission.
afpasbal3idliktasmasan
R145,81,01,135,81,01,
2,10,
Very well, $C, you and Bossman get the nod. $C will take the lead.
verewell3dipstik3uanbahsmangetthecall5dipstikwilltaktheleed
130,R81,01,135,81,01,A40,81,01,
2,11,
Very well, $C. Understand that you're on your own.
verewell3dipstik5understanthatyooranyoorown
130,R81,01,135,81,01,A40,81,01,

Thank you, sir.
thanku2sahr
130,R81,01,135,81,01,A40,81,01,

Here's the flight plan.
herstheflitplan


Computer, display Chi.
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A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

You are to proceed directly to the Formidable, which jumped in at Nav 1.



The destroyer has reported a minefield between Nav 1 and the Claw.



Once you've arrived at the rendezvous point,you'll escort the destroyer back here.



You should return via Nav 2, and avoid the minefield entirely.
youshudretirnveahnavtoo4andavoidtheminefeldentirele


Be on guard. The Kilrathi would love to take out an Exeter-class ship.
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1,7,
Good to have you back. What's the status of the destroyer?
gudtohaveubak5whatsthestatisofthedestroyer
RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,

She's been put into tow, and is powering down for repairs.
shesbinputintoto4andispowirindownforrepars
RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,

Good. You've earned us one more ship we have to use against the hairballs.
gud5yuvarnduswonmorshipwehavtouseaginsttheharbahls
RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,
2,5,
Both of you have done a fine job out there.

R81,01,A35,81,01,235,81,01,
2,7,
I heard about Bossman. He was a good pilot.
ihirdabowtbahsman5hewasagudpilot
A40,81,05,R435,81,03,A50,81,02,
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1,13,
What happened to the Exeter, $N?
whathapendtotheeckseter4shepdip
RA40,81,01,640,81,01,

We couldn't stop all of the Kilrathi, sir. There were too many.
wecudntstopalofthekilrathi3sahr5thirwirtoomany
RA35,81,01,435,81,01,A50,81,02,

We needed that ship, $C. There's no time to wait for a replacement in our strike force.
weneededthatship3dipstik5thirsnotimtowatforareplasmintinarstrikfarce
610,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,02,

We've already gotten our next operation order. We're leaving tomorrow.
wevealredegotenarnecksoperashunordir3werlevagtomorow
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You need to do better, $C. I've come to expect results from you.
youneedtodobeter3dipstik5ivecumtoeckspectresultsfromyou.
RA35,81,01,A45,81,01,A30,81,01,

Yes sir.
yesshar
RA15,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Let's review your performance...
letsrevooyoorperformans
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,430,81,01,
15,
$C, you destroyed $K of the Kilrathi fighters.
dipstik2yoodestroyedsamaftekalratesaps

16,
You didn't score at all, $C...
youdidntscaratal2dipstik

17,
and Bossman killed $L.
andbahsmankilledsum

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and Bossman came up blank.
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1,20,
Why don't you go and see Commander Della Guardia on the Formidable?
whydonyoudgoanseecumandirhimlokontheformidabul
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

She's already asked to meet her escort.
sesalredeaskdtomeethiseskort$44
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
21,
Stop by my office after mess, $R. I'd like to speak with you.
stopbymyafisaftermes3shepdip5idliktospekwithyoo
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

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Good morning, $R. How's tricks?
gudmornin3shepdip5howstricks
A5,R81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Have you seen the news trids that they're showin' in the mess hall lately?
haveyouseenthenoostradsthatthirshowininthemeshallately
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Mostly reruns, last I saw.
mostlereruns3lastisaw
R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,230,

I mean, can't we ever get any new shows?What happened to the Confederate News Network?
imen3cantweevirgetanynooshos4whathapenedtothecunfederatenoosnetwerk
A45,81,01,235,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

It's getting harder to know what's going on before everyone else does around here.
itsgetinhardertonowhatsgoinonbefarevrywonelsdosarounhir
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

After all, I've got a reputation as an omniscient bartender to uphold.
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saythir3mate5gotaminut
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

I've 'ad a chat with the Colonel. 'E says we'll be flyin' together soon.
iveadachatwiththekernel5eseswellbeflyingtogethirsoon
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,240,81,02,

Let me give you a few notes on my style...before we launch.
letmegivyouafewnotedonmystile4befarwelaunch
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,240,81,03,

Right off, I'm not as crazy as some people say. I've just got me own ways.
rightaff3imnotascraseassumpepulsay5ivejustgotmeownways
R245,81,01,230,81,01,

'Long as we take a crack at any fuzzballs we see, I'll be 'appy.
longaswetakacrakatanyfusbahlswesee3ahlbehape
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

Also, it never 'urts to check out ev'ry angle. Even if that means going against the plan.
also3itnevirhurtstochekowtevreangul5evenifthatmensgoinagainsttheplan
R81,01,235,81,01,140,81,02,

After all, you just might find something you'd miss otherwise.
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RA45,81,01,

Looks like we've got the hairballs on the run.
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RA45,81,01,

But I won't sleep well until they're out of the sector...
batiwontslepwalantaltarowtaftesaktor
RA45,81,01,

Still, I'd like to get my hands on one of them...
stal2idlaktugatmyhansanwanaftam
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

...face to face...
fastufas
625,R81,01,A30,81,01,A45,

...to answer for what they did to my family on Vega VII
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Mission Briefing.Rostov System, $T hours, $D.



Settle down, people. We've got a job to do, so let's get to work.



As you know, Rostov System has been off limits for authorized colonization...
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...because of the presence of the native sentient species, the Mopoks.
becasaftepresensaftenatavsanteanspeses3temapaks


Yet the system contains a profusion of mineral-rich asteroids...
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...attracting the attention of the Empire of Kilrah.
atraktagteatantanafteampirafkalra
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Unfortunately, the Kilrathi don't place the same importance on alien races that we do...
anforunatlep3tekalratedonplastesamamportansanaleanrasastatwedu
R235,81,02,145,81,01,A50,81,02,

...so we're here to defend the system, its natives and its resources.
sowerhertodefantesastam3atsnatavsadatsresorsas
R81,01,A45,81,01,235,81,01,130,

We've received reports from our scientific missions on the third planet...
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...indicating the presence of Kilrathi warships in the system.
andakatagteprasansafkalratewarsapsantesastam


Our first job here is to recon the system, and locate all hostiles.
arfrstjabherasturekantesastamp3adlokatalhastils


$C, you'll lead the first patrol wing.
dipstikp3yulledtefarspatrolwag
15,R81,01,A30,81,01,140,

Iceman will fly your wing.

RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Here's your mission plan.



You'll recon four potential jump points on this one.



We suspect the Kilrathi are running supplies near Nav 2 or 3...



...so be especially alert in those areas.



And keep your eyes open for asteroids...



...there are several rather dense asteroid fields in the area.



Any questions?
anekwestans


Colonel, if we spot supply ships near Nav 2 or 3, do we engage?
karnalp3afwespatsaplisapsnernavtuortrep2duweangaj
RA35,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,01,

Your call, $N. But if you decide to go for it, make sure you make it count.
yurcalp2luserp5batafyudesidtugoforatp2maksuryumakatcont
R145,81,02,130,81,01,

We can't allow the Kilrathi to establish a base in this system.
wekantalotekalratetuastablasabasantassastam


Squadron dismissed.






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70,8,
Glad to see you back aboard, $C.
gadtosiubacabord3dipstic
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
3,5,
He looked good out there, Colonel.
helukdgudotter2karnal
R145,81,01,A45,81,01,A40,81,01,

You both did, as I expected you would. Good job.
yewbotid3asiecspectiduwud6gudjab
120,RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,
12,



6,
Too bad about Iceman. At least he took some furballs with him.
tubadabotisman7atlisthituksumfurbalswitim
RA30,81,02,445,81,03,A40,81,02,
7,
Too bad about Iceman. I wish he had taken some furballs with him
tubadabotisman7iwishihadtakinsumfurbalswitim
RA30,81,02,445,81,03,A40,81,02,
12,



70,12,
I see you made it back...somehow.
isiumaditbac5sumhaw
R645,81,01,650,81,01,635,81,02,

You flew like you slept through flight school.
yewfewlakusleptruyertransims
R640,81,01,635,81,01,630,81,01,
3,11,
I will be watching you both. Slip again and you won't see the flight deck soon.
awilbewatinubot5slipupaginanyuwontsiteflitdecsoon
625,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Remember, if you lose the edge out there, you'll be the next pilot sealed in a box.
remimer3ifulostedawter4yulbetenectpilotweburi
RA45,81,01,635,81,02,650,81,01,

Let's review the mission report.
letsrifiwtemisonreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,425,81,01,
14,
You destroyed $K of the enemies, $C...
yewdistroidsufunofteinimi3dipstic

15,
The log shows you bagged nobody, $C...
telogsowyubagudnobodi4dipstic

16,
...and as expected, Iceman tagged $L.
asecspectid5ismantagdefun

17,
...and suprisingly, no kills for Iceman.
adsuprisinli4nokilsforisman

3,18,
The recorder also shows you downed a Kilrathi supply ship. Good work.
telogalsososudawndakilratisuplisip6gudwurk

3,19,
You blew a chance to kill a Kilrathi supply ship. That may cost us, $C.
yublewacanstokilakilratisuplisip5tatmacastusdirli
640,R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,
3,20,
And sadly, Iceman didn't make it back.
adsadli3ismandiduntmaikitbak
RA35,81,02,445,81,02,A30,81,02,
21,
Report to my office after your shift, $R ... we have some business to discuss.
reportomiofisafuryersif3dipstic6wehafsumbisnistodiscus
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

That is all. Dismissed.
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Here we are at Rostov System, $C. You ever hear much about it?
herwearatrastavsystam2dipstik4yuavrhermajabotat
RA35,81,02,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Her third planet's a jungle world, with a native race of primitive sentients.
hartardplanatsajanglwrld3watanatabracafpramatavsanteans
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That means the Confederation won't colonize officially, except for scientific missions.
tatmenstecanfadaratatanwonkalanizofasalep2aksepforsiantafakmasns
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A25,81,02,130,81,01,

Of course, that just leaves the planet open for unregulated settlement.
afcorsp3tatjaslevsteplanatopanforanragulatadsatlman
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Grey towns is what they call these unauthorized colonies.
gratonsaswattacaltesanatorizdkalanes
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

They're full of the usual spaceport scum-and-villainy crowd.
tarfalafteusualspasportskamadvalanecrod
RA45,81,01,A45,81,02,A50,81,02,

There's a little place on Rostov III I know, Rita's Cantina...
tarsalatlplasanrastavtreinop2retascantena
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Great place to visit, but don't go in uniform
gratplastuvasat2batdongoanunaform$99
RA45,81,02,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

If you go, tell Rita ol' Shotglass sent you...she'll look after you while you're there.
$3afyugop3talretaolsatglassanyup5sellukaftryuwilyurtar
RA45,81,02,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
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G'day $C. Grab a chair and have a cold one, mate.
gudai3dipstic6grabasaranhafacawldun4mait
420,A10,R81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,01,

Best way to ready yourself for a good scrap.
bestwatorediurselforagudscrap
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
3,5,
That's your opinion, Hunter.
tatsuropinon5huntur
425,81,01,245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,

That it is, mate. After all, someone's got to show our boys how to relax.
tatitis3mait5aftural3sumunsgotasowarboishawtorilacs$50
410,R81,01,145,81,01,135,81,01,A40,

But don't let the Colonel catch you tippin' before a mission, though.
butontletecernalcatsutipinbiforamison4to
R445,81,01,435,81,01,A50,81,02,
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$C.
dipstik
R145,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Rostov System's full of asteroids...
rastavsastamsfalafastrods
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...heavy mineral resources.
havemanralresorsas
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,150,81,02,

Since the Confederation's never officially settled it...
sanstecanfadaratansnavrofasalesatldat
RA35,81,02,A55,81,01,A35,81,01,

...'cause of the native sentients...
casaftenatavsanteans
R145,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,02,

...we're us at a disadvantage defending against the Empire.
weratadasavantajdefandagagansteampir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That just makes Rostov more attractive to the Kilrathi.
tatjasmaksrastavmoratraktavtutekalrate
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Minerals, jungle world, primitive race for slaves...
manrals2janglwrld3pramatavrasforslavs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

The hairballs want this one bad...I can feel it.
teharbalswantaswanbadp4icanfelat
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Listen up, people.
lasanap2pepl


The Kilrathi are strengthening their position within this system.
asecspectid3tekilratiarstrintininterpasitonwitintesistim


Tactical reports several new bogies jumping in around the system.
taktaklreportssavralnubogesjampaganarodtesastam


We've just gotten a confirmed fix on a Ralari-class destroyer.
atispint4wefconfurmtipresinsofatlistwunralariclasdestroir
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,
3,6,
$C, you and Iceman get this one.

R145,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,
3,7,
$C, you've got this one to yourself.

R135,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

We can't let them keep that kind of firepower at our backs.
wecantletemkiptatkinduffarpawuratarbaks
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,140,81,01,A30,81,01,

Your mission will be to engage the Ralari and destroy it.
yurmisonwilbetoingajteralariandestroiit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We don't have a tactical report of its escort ships, but rest assured they'll be there.
wedontafataticalreportofitsescorsips4butrestasurdtelbeter
430,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,

We're counting on you to succeed.

140,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
3,12,
We'll take her down, sir.
wiltakurdawn3sur
RA35,81,01,145,81,01,A40,81,02,

Here's your strike plan...
hirsurstrikplan


If the Ralari moves as we expect...

A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

...you should encounter her at Nav 1.



You'll have to fly through an asteroid field...



...but that should allow you a measure of surprise.
butatsulalawuamesurofsupris


Colonel Halcyon assigns the rest of the squadron to investigate other bogies.



...which should provide a safe corridor for our reinforcement ships.



Squadron dismissed.





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1,6,
Good work, $R
gudwurk4dipstic

3,4,
You too, Iceman. You both did your job well.
yutu2isman4yubotidurjabwel


No problem.
noprablam
A10,R81,01,A40,

The destroyer never stood a chance, sir.
tedistroirnefurstudasans4sur
225,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,
3,11,
Even though they had us outnumbered and outgunned.
efentoteyadmeawtnambirdandawtcunt$10
RA45,81,01,A35,81,03,A50,81,01,
1,11,
Couldn't take her out, eh, $C?
cuduntakerawt2adipstic
RA40,81,02,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

No, sir. I'm sorry.
nosar4imsare
A10,430,R81,02,A35,81,02,A40,81,03,

That costs us, $C.We can't afford to risk another crack at her.
datkastsasp2dipstik4gifintasitatun5wicanafordtoriskanotercracatur
A40,81,01,420,81,01,630,R81,01,A40,

If we can't reestablish a position of strength soon...
ifwicanrestablisapositonofstrintsoon
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...we just might lose this system.
wejustmitlustisystam
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Let's go over your mission log...
letsoveryurmasnlag
RA35,81,02,A45,81,01,230,81,01,
13,
Report shows $K Kilrathi for you, $C...
reportsosforkalsforyu2dipstik

14,
Report shows no kills for you, $C...
reportsosnokalsforyu2dipstik

3,17,3,16,15,
and $L for Iceman.
adfivkalsforisman

16,
and none for Iceman.
adnanforisman

3,17,
And we've lost Iceman.
adwiflostisman
A25,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,
1,18,
Again, good job on taking out the Ralari.
agin4gudabontakinawteralari
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
19,
And $N...come to my office after you've finished your shift.
adcorpal5cumtomiofisafurufinisdursift
RA30,81,01,A35,81,02,A50,81,02,

That's all. Dismissed.
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Hey, $C. You look like a man who could use a drink.
halo3dipstic7uluklakamanhocudusadrink
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

I've invented a new drink named for this system...
ifinfintidanudrinknamdfortisistim
RA45,81,02,A35,81,01,A35,81,02,

I call it the Rostov Hairball...
icaliterastafharbal
A25,R81,01,240,81,01,A30,

...for all those Kilrathi ships on the rocks out there in the asteroid fields.
foraltoskalratesapsanteraksottaranteastrodfelds$99
A25,R81,01,240,81,01,A30,

Stop by when you're off duty and we'll have one.
stapiwinurafdutiadwilafun
235,R81,01,A35,81,02,A50,81,01,
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halo3dipstic6hafaset
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

I hear the Kilrathi are hungry for the minerals in those asteroids out there.
ihertekalratearhagrefortemanralsantosastrodsottar
135,R81,01,A45,81,01,A40,81,01,

My guess is that they'll try to send in some heavier ships...
migesistateltritosanansumhefirsips
RA45,81,02,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

...so its probably a good idea to hang onto a couple of missiles...
soatsprobleagudidatuhagantuacaplafmasls
RA35,81,02,A50,81,02,A50,81,01,

...in case you meet something big in the later stages of a mission.
ankasyumetsamtagbagantelatrstajasafamasn
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That way, you'll still have something with punch to throw at the big boys.
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RA30,81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,
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heter3dipstic4$3hawsitgon$5m
415,RA25,81,01,A30,81,01,A20,81,01,

I sure wish that I could see some more action.
isurwisaticudsesumoracsun
81,01,225,R81,01,A15,81,01,A20,

But the Commander won't let me on the flight deck.
butecomandurwonletmionteflitec
A20,R81,01,435,81,01,430,

He's still upset about that 'sport that I accidentally skragged...
hestilupsetabotesimitartatilawstonpatrol
R625,81,01,630,81,01,635,81,01,

Man, it wasn't my fault...I can't control a missile once its launched
man2atwasnmifaltp5ikantkantrolamaslwansatslanjd
R81,01,515,81,01,525,

No one can How am I supposed to stop it from acquiring a Drayman as its target?
nowankan3howamisposdtustapatframakwiragadramanasatstargat
R81,01,515,81,01,525,

Besides, a transport should know enough to stay out of a fighter's way.
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Mission Briefing.Rostov System, $T hours, $D.



Let's go, people. There's no time to waste.
letgopipal4tersnotimtowast


About an hour ago, Tactical got a fix on a large bogie jumping into the system.
wifdatatctatalarjbogitatintartesistimabotunarago


We don't know what she is, but she's big.Very big.
wedonowatitis3butitbig4varibig


We need a visual on her, so Tactical can decide what to do about her.
wenedavazulanhar3sotaktaklkandesidwattuduabothar
R235,81,01,140,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,6,
$C, you and Iceman are going to go take a look.
dipstic3uanismanargoagtogotakaluk
R140,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,01,
3,7,
$C, I want you to go out and get a look at her.
dipstic3iwanyutugootadgatalukathar
R140,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,01,

Find out what you can,but make sure you get back with a report.
fidotwatyukan3batmaksuryugatbakwatareport
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,140,81,01,

And watch your back...the Kilrathi wouldn't send her in alone.
adwaturbacs5takilratiwudantsinurinalon
R230,81,01,135,81,02,A50,81,02,

Understood, sir.
andarstood3sar
A10,R130,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

Good. Now let's go over the scenario...
good4harswarsisbinspatid


We have a fix that puts her here, near Nav 2.

A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

You can proceed through Nav 1, avoiding the asteroid field along the way...

A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

...or you can pick your way straight through the rocks.



Tactical says neither route is significantly better, so it's your call.



Do you have any questions, $C?
duuhafanicwestans3dipstic
R135,81,01,

No sir.
nosar
45,R130,81,01,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,

Good. Let's get out there, then.
gudp4latsgatottar2tan


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2,13,
Let's have that report, $R $N.
nisjab2dipstik

3,26,2,9,
Yes sir. We couldn't get too close...just near enough to ID her class.
yasir5wecudngetuclaws4jasniranaftoideerklas
RA35,81,01,A30,81,02,A40,81,01,

Based on your sighting, what is she?
baistonursitin4watisi
A45,81,01,A35,R81,02,250,81,01,235,

Definitely a Fralthi-class cruiser. The situation was too hot to risk a close pass.
definatliafralticlascrusir5tesitwatonwastohatorisaclospas
120,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,

Very well, $C. Now we'll begin assembling a strike force.
variwal3dipstic5nawilbeginasimblinasakfors
A15,81,01,RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,

I'd like to play a part in that sir.
idlaktaplaapartintat4sar
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

No, you've done your job.
no3ufdanurjab
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
17,




Yes sir. We were able to get a close look...she's definitely a Fralthi-class cruiser.
yasar4wewerabaltogitaclosluk4sisdafanitliafralticlascrusar
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

'Bout as big as the 'Claw, and easily faster.
botasbigatecla3anesalifaser
A15,R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Good work. We've already got a strike team on stand by, ready to engage her.
gudwark3wevalradegatastriktemanstanbi2radetuangaghar
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
17,




You've got a lot of nerve coming back to this ship, Mister.
yufgatalatofnerfcaminbaktotisip4mistir
R630,81,01,625,81,01,635,81,01,

When I give you an assignment, I intend for you to carry it out.
winigifuanasinmin3ianatforutocaritawt
R630,81,01,125,81,01,635,81,01,

Without any data on that bogie, we're withdrawing from the system.
becasofurfalur3winawaftoliftisistim4anatmacatusdirli
R630,81,01,625,81,01,435,81,01,

If we weren't strapped for pilots, I'd ship you back to Proxima
ifwiwrnsapidforpalat3idbusubaktansinansipubaktapracsamasintarifor
R630,81,01,625,81,01,A35,81,01,

Were you able to bag any of the enemy?
weruabaltobaganioftainami
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
19,
No sir. I wasn't.
nosir5awasn
R445,81,02,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
20,
Yes sir. I got $K of the hairballs.
yasar4igatsefanoftaharbals
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,A30,81,02,
3,23,
And you, Iceman. How many did you get?
anu3asman5hawmanididuget
R130,81,01,135,81,01,
22,
None sir.
nun2sar
420,RA20,81,02,140,81,02,
23,
I killed $L, sir.
akiltsefun3sar
R140,81,02,
24,
Very well. $C, report to my office in one hour.
variwel5dipstic3ripartomiafisinwanar


That's all. Dismissed.
tatsal5dasmas

32,




Yes sir. We were able to get a close look...she WAS a Fralthi-class cruiser.
yasar4wewerabaltogitaclosluk4sisdafanitliafralticlascrusar
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

'Bout as big as the 'Claw, and easily faster.
botasbigatecla3anesalifaser
A15,R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

I don't know how you managed it $C...
idonowhowumanejdit5dipsstic


...taking out that Fralthi will certainly shake up the Kilrathi command.
takinowtatfralthi5wilsertenlishakupthercomand


Let's go over your mission log...
letsoveryurmasnlag
RA35,81,02,A45,81,01,230,81,01,
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hafasit3dipstic5tisplaisisgetinemitisdais
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

I hear you've been flying the Raptor.She's a good ship, fast but a bit clumsy.
ihirufbinflinarapor5sisagudsip3fasbatabitclamsi
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

It's an aggressive ship...if you're an aggressive pilot.
itanagrasafsip3afuranagrasafpalat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I'd bet you could stand off a Gratha or two with that kind of ship.
idbetucudsanafagrataortowitatanafsip
R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Oh well...you've probably got a better feel for the ship than me.
owel3ufprababligatabetarfilfortasipanmi
A45,81,01,235,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

Pay no mind to this ol' has-been.
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bansor3manami5acanatsip4soacumtotaracrumantat
420,RA25,81,03,A35,85,81,02,

I have heard that the Kilrathi are sending in their best pilots...
ihafurtatekilratiarsenininterbaspilats
130,R83,81,01,435,81,01,A50,81,02,

It is my goal to encounter with one of their aces and shoot him down.
itismigoltorandafoowitanafteraisisansootimdawn
RA35,81,02,A35,81,02,A30,81,03,

But, I have not had the chance to engage one yet.
but3ihafnatadesanstoenajwanyat
A10,410,R81,02,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

If you are so lucky, you will try to kill him at all costs, non?
ifuarsoluki3uwiltritokilimatalcast3no
RA35,81,01,735,81,01,A30,81,02,

That is the best way to ensure our victory.
tatisebaswaitoansurarfictori
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
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Greetings, $C-san.
gritins3shepdipsan
RA35,82,81,01,A35,81,01,430,81,02,
6,2,
Have you heard what happened to Lt. Marshall on his last mission?
havyuhrdwathapndtulutananmarsalanhaslasmasn
135,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
6,3,
Have you heard what happened to Lt. Bhutto on his last mission?
havyuhrdwathapndtulutananmarsalanhaslasmasn
RA40,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,
4,4,
It is remarkable that the brilliant young lieutenant has not yet destroyed the Tiger's Claw
atasremarkabltattebraleanyaglutananhasnatyatdestrodtetigrscla
R645,81,01,635,81,03,635,81,01,

He was pursuing a Dralthi as it rushed toward one of our transports.
hewasparsuagadralteasatrasdtordwanafartransports
RA45,81,01,435,81,03,82,130,81,01,

He locked a heat-seeking missile on its exhaust and launched...
helakdahetsekagmaslanatsexhasadlanjd
RA45,81,01,435,81,03,82,130,81,01,

...but at the last minute, the Dralthi looped back towards him.
batattelasmanatp3tedraltelupdbaktoardsham
RA45,81,01,435,81,03,82,130,81,01,

The missile lost its lock on the enemy,and acquired the transport as its target.
temasllastatslakanteanamep2adakwirdtetransportasatstargat
RA45,81,01,435,81,03,82,130,81,01,

The transport's engines were severely damaged,and the ship was soon destroyed.
tetransportsanganswarsaverledamajd2adtesapwassundestrod
RA45,81,01,435,81,03,82,130,81,01,

It is vital that one consider what is beyond his target before firing...
atasvitltatwancansadrwatasbeanhastargatbeforfirag
RA45,81,01,435,81,03,82,130,81,01,

...as the lieutenant's unfortunate example demonstrates.
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All right, boys and girls. Listen up.
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Things haven't gone well for the Confederation.In fact, they're pretty sour.
tinsafatganwelfartacanfedaraton5infac3terpreitisar


We've got to stop the Kilrathi here.The colonists in this system are counting on us.
wifgatostaptekilratiir6tecalonitinisistimarcontinonas


I'm sending out several wings to scout the area...
imsindinawtefralwintoscatearia3widonafacluwatater
420,R81,01,235,81,01,130,81,01,A30,

Hunter, you and Flashfire will fly the first run.
hantar3uanflasfirwilflitefartun
A15,R230,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

$C and Bossman will fly backup.
dipsticanbasmanwilfibacup
R145,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,11,
'Scuse me, Colonel. I've 'eard Dakhath Deathstroke may be in this system.
scusmi3curnal5ifurtdakatdestrokmabenisistim
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,

That's the initial report.We haven't confirmed it yet, though.
tatsteanatalreportp5wehavnkanfrmdatyat2to
R235,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Remember, people...Dakhath is ruthless.He'll try to kill you in your ship, or out of it.
remambr2pepl5dakasisrutlis4hiltritokiluinursip2orawtafit
A10,R245,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Computer, display Kappa
campwtr3displakapa


Your patrol should be uneventful, $C.We're expecting some fuel tankers soon...



...so we need to be sure the nearby jump points are clear of hostiles.



Do a thorough sweep of the areaand return to the 'Claw with a report.



Questions, gentlemen?
kwastans3gintalmin
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Very well. Let's look sharp, people.
variwal5letsooksarp3pipal
R81,01,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

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75,8,
Glad to see you back aboard, $C
gadtosiubakabard3dipstic
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,5,
$C did a job out there.
dipstikdadwalottar
RA40,81,01,135,81,01,A40,81,02,

You both did well, as I expected you would. Good work.
ubotidwel3asaecpetiduwod5goodab
140,R81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,02,
12,



6,
Too bad about Bossman. At least he took a few furballs with him.
tubadabatisman5atlititooksamfarbalswitim
A5,430,R81,03,A35,81,02,A40,81,02,
7,
Too bad about Bossman. I wish he'd taken some furballs with him
tubadabatisman5iwisiadakinsamfarbalswitim
A5,430,R81,03,A35,81,02,A40,81,02,
12,



75,12,
I see you made it back...somehow.
isiumaditbak4samhaw
R645,81,01,650,81,01,635,81,02,

You flew like you slept through your flight training
uflulakusleptruurtransims
R645,81,01,635,81,01,650,81,02,
2,11,
I'll be watching you both. Slip again and you won't see the flight deck soon.
ilbiwatinubot5slipaginanduwonsitaflitdeksoon
625,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Remember, if you lose the edge out there,you'll be the next pilot we seal in a box.
ramimbar3ifulotaedawter4umabitanectpalotwibari
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Let's review the mission report.
letrefutamisonrepart
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,425,81,02,
14,
You destroyed $K of the enemy, $C...
udetroidsavinafteanimi3diptik

15,
The log shows you bagged nobody, $C...
telagsosubatmobadi3diptik

16,
as expected, Bossman tagged $L.
asecptectid3asmantagtafin

17,
and suprisingly, no kills for Bossman.
ansuprisinli3nokilsfarasman

3,18,4,18,
The log also shows you downed a two Kilrathi supply ships. Good work.
telagalsososudawntakilratisuplisip5gudwark

3,19,4,19,
You blew a chance to kill two Kilrathi supply ships. That may cost us down the line.
ubluacanstokilakilratisuplisip5tatmaicastusdirli
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
2,20,
And sadly, Bossman didn't make it back.
ansadi3ismanidinmakitbak
RA35,81,02,435,81,02,A30,81,02,
21,
Report to my office after your shift, $R ... we have some business to discuss.
ripartomiafisafurursift3dipstic5wihafsambisnistodiscas
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Nothing else. Dismissed.


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Hey, $C. Sure is quiet around here.
ha3dipstic5sariscwitarondir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Y'know, Hubble's Star sure isn't where I thought we'd make a last stand.
ynop2hablsstarsurasnwaritotwedmakalasstan
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

I mean, we've got active colonies here...research stations, too.
aftaral3wifgatactifcalanishir5reesarstatonsalso
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

Coming here just invites those Kilrathi fleabags to strike our civilians.
caminirjustinfitoskilratiflibakstostrikarsivilans
410,R81,01,A30,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

The thought of that steams me up.
tatotoftatstimsmiap
630,81,02,640,81,02,RA40,81,01,

You guys can't let us down, $C. You've got to beat those hairballs back.
ugiscanletasdan2dipstic5ufgatobeetosharbalsaff
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,625,81,02,A30,81,01,

If you don't, well...
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Mission Briefing.Hubble's Star System, $T hours, $D.



As you all know, we're beginning to run low on fuel.
asualno3wirbaginintorunloanful
RA30,81,01,240,81,02,135,81,01,

We've got fuel tankers inbound that will need escort to the 'Claw.
terardraimansupisipsinbantatilnidanescortoteclaw
R130,81,01,233,81,02,A40,81,01,

With the Kilrathi strike force that's moved in here at Hubble's...
witikilratistikforstatsmuvdanherathabls
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

...we're expecting the furballs to try and stop our 'sports.
wirecspactinafurbalstotrianstaparsports
R235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,A45,81,01,
2,6,
$C and Bossman will escort the first pair.
dipsticanbasmanwilescartafirspar
125,A1,230,R81,01,A45,81,01,A30,
2,7,
$C, you'll bring in the first pair solo.We can't spare a wingman for you.
dipstic3ulbrinintanecspar6wicansparawinmanforyu
R130,81,01,135,81,02,

Hunter will take the last detail.
hantarwiltaktalasdital
45,220,R81,01,240,81,01,A40,

Computer, display Omicron.
camputer3displaomnicran


You'll rendezvous with the two Drayman tankers here, at Nav 1...



...then escort them back to the Tiger's Claw at top speed.



You must protect them from any attackers.The 'Claw has to have that fuel.
umusprotecimframaniatakars5teclawastuhavtatful
RA50,81,01,135,81,01,230,81,02,

Are there any questions?
anicwestans
R135,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

Good. Let's bring those 'sports in clean.



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2,10,
Welcome back, $R. What's the status of Drayman Alpha?



She's unloading her cargo now, sir.
sisanlodinarcargonaw3sar
A3,R81,01,A35,81,02,A40,
3,6,
Drayman Beta will be docking soon.
dramanbatawilbidakinsoon
RA30,81,01,A35,81,02,A45,81,02,
2,5,
Excellent. You and Bossman are both to be commended.
ecsalant5uanbasmanarbotobecamindad
120,A2,220,R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
2,6,
Excellent. You are to be commended, $C.
ecsalant5uartobecamandid3dipstic
A10,R81,01,A45,81,02,A45,
3,22,
We lost Drayman Beta sir. There were too many fighters to stop them all.
wilasdramanbetasar5terwirtoomanifitarstostaptemal
A15,81,01,425,81,02,RA35,81,01,
2,8,
You both did what you could. We'll have to cope with the fuel we received.
ubotidwatucood5wilhaftocopwittafulwiresifd
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,
2,9,
You did what you could, $R. We'll have to make do with the fuel we received.
udidwatucod3ranc5wilhaftomaktowitefulwiresift
RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,
22,




Welcome back, $R. What's the status of Drayman Alpha?



We lost her to those fleabags, sir.
wilastertotosfeebags3sar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

And Drayman Beta?
andramanbeta
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,17,
We brought her in sir. She's unloading her cargo now.
wibratirinsir4sisunlowdinercargonaw
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,A20,81,01,
2,15,
You both did what you could. We'll have to make do with the fuel we received.
ubotidwatucood5wilhaftocopwitesupliswirasifd
45,RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,
2,22,
You did what you could, $R. We'll have to make do with the fuel we received.
udidwatucod3ranc5wilhaftomaktowitesapliswiresift
45,RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,
22,




She's gone too sir. There were just too many fighters...
sisgantoosar4terwirtoomanifitars
410,R81,02,A35,81,02,430,81,02,

That's no excuse, $R. Do you understand how badly we needed that fuel?
tatnoecsews3dipstic5douanarstanawbadliwineeditatful
R630,81,01,640,81,01,650,81,02,

Yes sir.
yas2ar
430,R81,01,A35,81,01,430,81,01,
2,21,
I don't think you do. Your failure, gentlemen,may force us to evacuate our colonies.
idantinudo6urfalur3jintalmin3maforsastoabandanarcalanis
R645,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
2,22,
I don't think you do. Your failure, $C,may force us to evacuate our colonies.
idantinudo6urfalur3dipstic3maforastoabandanarcalanis
R645,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,

Let's review your mission report...
letrefewatuacampist
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
24,
We show $K kills for you, $C...
wesosafinkilsfaru3dipstic

25,
Looks like you were blanked, $C...
luksakuwarblanct3dipstic

2,28,26,
and Bossman got $L of the hairballs.
anbasmangataitaftaharbals

27,
and Bossman came up empty.
anbasmancamupampti

2,28,
We lost Bossman out there.
wilastbasmanawter
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,

And we know about the 'sports.
anwinoabatesports
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
30,
I want to see you in my office later, $C.
iwantuseyuanmiafclatr2dipstik


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haiter3dipstic6canigituanitin
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,
2,2,
I hate to see Bossman go. He was a real pro.
ihaitosibasmango5hiwasatrupro
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
2,3,
It's good to see you and Bossman working together.
itsgudtosiuanbasmanworkintogatur
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

At any rate, I'd watch my back when you're out there.
atinirat3idwatmibakwinurawter
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Scuttlebutt is, another furball Ace was shipped in to take us down.
scutablutesatanuterfarbalaisasisptintotaikasdown
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

S'pose to be their best shot. You might ask around, see if anyone's heard anything.
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A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,
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dipstik2hafasit5iwanadiscasarnectmisan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Personally, I enjoy flying with you...
parsonali3ianjoiflinwitu
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but I think I've noticed something.
butitinkifnotistamtin
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Sometimes, you seem to get a little excited under enemy fire.
samtims3usimtogitalitalecsitidondarinimifar
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Keep a cool head out there. If you don't, you might not make it back.
kipacoolhedawter5ifudan3umitatmaikitbak
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

I've been in this business a long time.
ifbinintisbisnisalantim5
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

I don't like reporting that I lost my Wing Commander.
idonlikripartinatilasmiwincamandir
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

You're a good pilot, $N. Stay that way.
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RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,7,
I'm ready to fly me next shift...especially with Baktosh Redclaw in system.
amreditofliminecsift4aspaslibaktasredclawansastam
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He's Kilrah's top gun, lad. You'd be wise to listen to ol' Paladin.
hisertapgun3lad5udbiwistolisintoalpaladin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

He flies a Jalthi, so don't go head to head with him.
hiflisajalti3sodantgohedohedwitim
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

There's no reason to be civil with 'im...
tersnorisantobesifal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...so if you get a clean shot at 'im, ya take it, lad.
tersnorisantobesifal3soifyagetaclinsat4yatakit3lad
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R640,81,02,

You'll need every break you can get.
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Mission Briefing.Hubble's Star System, $T hours, $D.



We've got another Code Red situation here, people.
wevgatanatrkodradsajuatanher2pepl


As you know, we've dispatched most of our fighters to defend the colony on Hubble's Star IV.
asyunop3wevdaspajdmosaforfitrstodefantekalaneanhablsstarfor


The main strength of the Kilrathi in system is now attacking Hubble's IV...
temanstragtaftekalrateansastamasnowatakagathablsfor
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

...but thirty minutes ago, another flight of bogies jumped into the system.
battartemanatsagop2anatrflitafbogesjampdantutesastam
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

These vessels disappeared among asteroids about 50,000 klicks from our position.
tesvaslsdasaperdamagastarodsabotfaftetowsankliksframarposatan
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

With most of our fighters away,we're especially vulnerable...
watmosafarfitrsawap3weraspaslevalnarabl
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

...so I'm sending just one wing to recon these bogies...
soimsandagjaswanwagturekantesboges
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,

...and perhaps make a quick strike against them.
adparhapsmakakwakstrikaganstam
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,
2,10,
$C, you and Bossman are going to go see what's behind those asteroids.
dipstic3yuadbasmanargoagtogosewatsotbehintosastrods
R135,81,01,145,81,01,
2,11,
$C, you are going to go see what's behind those asteroids.
dipstic3yuargoagtugosewatsotbehintosastrods
R140,81,01,145,81,01,

Computer, display Phi.
camputr3diplafi
RA30,81,01,

The bogies were spotted at Nav 1...start looking for them there.



Go see what they are, and evaluate any threat they pose to our position here.



If the situation looks good, you can engage. $C, that's your call.
iftasitasunlukood3ucaningaj6dipstic3tatsurcal
R150,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

Once you've handled them, return to the 'Claw for reassignment.
wansufandildem3retarnotaclawforeasinmin
A10,R145,81,01,A50,81,02,

Any questions, $C?
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Very well. Report directly to me when you return.



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2,2,
I'm glad you made it back in time to assist, $C. I wondered if there would be a ship for you to come back to.
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2,3,
I'm glad you both made it back in time to assist.I wondered if there would be a ship for you to come back to.
imgladubotmaditbacintimtoasist5iwandardifterwasgontobiasiptocumakto
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
1,10,
All we saw at Nav 1 were some Krants, sir.No sign of a strike force.
alwisawatnafunwarsamkrant5nosanafasikfas
15,R81,01,A35,81,01,A45,

No, that force came here...and they brought their best with them.
no2tatfarscamhir4anteybratarbeswitem
A15,R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
3,7,4,6,
It would have been better had Bakhtosh Redclaw gone up in a fireball.
itwudafbinbetaradbaktasredclagonapinafarbal
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
4,7,
Fortunately for us, Bakhtosh Redclaw won't be going home...ever.
fortunatifaras3baktasredclawanbigonam3efar
RA30,81,02,A50,81,02,A34,81,01,
2,8,
You both did well. Repelling that assault surely cost the Kilrathi dearly.
ubotidwal5repelanatasalturlicastekilratidirli
A10,120,R81,01,A35,81,01,130,
2,9,
You did well, $R. Repelling that assault surely cost the Kilrathi dearly.
udidwel3dipstic5repelanatsalturlicastekilratidirli
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
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1,16,
I wasn't able to make out anything near Nav 1.There was no sign of a strike force.
iwasantabaltomakotanytagnernavwan5terwasnosinofastrikfars
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,

No, that force came here...and they brought their best with them.
no3tatfarscamhir4anteybraterbespilatwitem
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,
3,14,4,13,
It would have been better had Bakhtosh Redclaw gone up in a fireball.
itwodafbinbetaradbaktasredclawganupinafarbal
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,
4,14,
Fortunately for us, Bakhtosh Redclaw won't be going home...ever.
fortunatlifaras3baktasredclawonbiganam4efar
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
2,15,
You both did well. Repelling that assault surely cost the Kilrathi dearly.
ubotidwel5repalanatasaltsurlicastekilratierli
A20,R81,01,135,81,01,A40,
2,16,
You did well, $R. Repelling that assault surely cost the Kilrathi dearly.
udidel3dipstic5repalanatasalturlicastekilratidirli
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

I've read the report of your performance in the assault...
afredaripartafurperformansinteasalt
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,410,A30,81,02,
18,
You wasted $K, $C...
yuwastadfiv2dipstik

19,
You didn't tag any fuzzballs, $C...
yudontafanifuribals2dipstik

20,
and we show Bossman with $L.
adwesobasmanwatsevn

21,
and Bossman came up empty.
adbasmancamapamte


And most importantly, the 'Claw repelled their attack.
matimpartanli3taclawrepelteratak
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
23,
$C, stop by my office in a half hour.
adiwantuseyuanmiafaclatr2dipstik


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wirscedultolifisistimtomarow
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A20,

I just can't shake the feeling thatwe're running out on these colonists...
ijuscansaktafilinatwiraninotanteskalanasts
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

I mean, if we cut out,who's going to protect them?
imin3afwekatot3watabotecalanis5hoosgointoprotactim
A15,81,01,530,RA40,81,02,

I'd feel better if the Tiger's Clawcould stick around another couple of days.
idfilalatbetariftetigarsclawcoodstakaronanatarcupaladais
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Orders are orders, though.
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heter3dipstic5afaminat3mait
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

Rumor 'as it those Kilrathi buzzards sent in another ace.
rumarasitatoskilratibusardseninanatras
R245,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

I'd love to get a crack at 'im, mate. Maybe I'll get a chance yet.
adluftogitacrakatim3mait5mebialgetacanyet
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

I 'ear every available man's being sent to defend a colony under attack.
framwatair3nirliafriafailabilmanbinsintodefandacalaniunaratak
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,250,81,02,

Of course, knowing my luck,I'll get stuck on some bleedin' patrol.
ofcars3noinmilak3algitstukansamblidinpatrol
210,410,R81,01,235,81,01,410,A30,81,02,

Ah well, the colonel knows best.Shotglass Another round for me and $C.
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halo3dipstic5uarwalcamaditantoanturir
R145,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

Come on, mate. You can be a bit friendlier than that.
caman2mat5yukanbeabatfranleartantat
135,R81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,01,

No reason to be friendly, St. John...
noresantybefranlep2sanjan
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,150,81,02,

...not after the way we all flew back at Port Hedland.
nataftrtewawealflubakatporthadlan
R145,81,01,135,81,01,150,81,02,

No excuse for letting the hairballs kick us around that system.
noakskusforlatagteharbalskakasarontatsastam
135,R81,01,A40,81,01,

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All right, boys and girls. Welcome to Venice.



Confederate Sector Command believes this system is vital to the Kilrathi.
canfediraticamanbeliftisitimisfitaltotekilrati


Some intelligence reports indicate that Kilrathi High Command...
sumintelajinrepartindicatatkilratisecorcamand
A20,81,01,125,R81,01,A45,

...may be located in a starbase somewhere in this system.
mabilocatidinatarbassamwirintisistim
R145,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

If that is the case, we need to find it as quickly as possible.
iftatistecais3wenedufinditascwikliaspasibal
R81,01,A35,81,01,240,81,01,

We'll immediately commence an intensive schedule of recon patrols...
wilimiditiatlicaminsanintinsifskedulafrecanpatrols
R135,81,01,235,81,01,A35,81,01,

...to identify all vessels and large objects in the system.
tuadintifialfesalsanlarjabjectintesistam


The commander quickly assigns four wings to patrol missions.



Yours is the fifth assignment.



$C, you'll lead Epsilon Wing.I'm putting Hunter with you.
dipstik3uleedepsilanwin5amputinhantirwitu


Glad to be on your wing, mate
gladubeanurwin3mait
15,R81,01,245,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Here's your route, gentlemen.
hirsurawt3gintalmin


Computer, display Epsilon.
camputr3dasplaapsalan


You'll fly a four-point patrol.



At the first Nav Point, you'll fly by one of our own Exeters.



From there on out, though, you'll be in unknown territory.



Now there's a lot of debris floating around out there...
nawtersalatafdebreeflotinarawnowter


...and we believe that a lot of it is going to be Kilrathi mines.
anwibeliftatalatufitisgointubekilratimins


You'll be flying near debris at Navs 1, 2, and 3, so be careful.
ulbeflinirdebreeatnafswan3too3antree3sobecarfal
A10,R81,01,135,81,02,A50,81,02,

And I want a report on the locations of any mine fields you encounter.
aniwanaripartantelocaisansafanimanfilsuencawnter
R130,81,01,140,81,02,A35,81,01,

Any questions, $C? Hunter?
anicwastans3dipstic5hantir
R130,81,01,230,81,01,

What kind of enemy ships do you expect us to encounter?
watipafenimisipsduyuecspectasutencawnter
R135,81,01,145,81,01,

Since this is a major Kilrathi base system, we expect a strong enemy presence.
sinstisisamajorkilratibaisistim3wiecspectatroninimipresans


You could meet almost anything out there.
ucudmeetalmosanitinawter
R125,81,01,A40,81,01,A35,81,01,

When we spot them, Colonel, do we mix it up?
winwispaterm3kernal3duwimicsitap
R225,81,01,240,81,01,235,81,01,

$C'll have to make that call...
dipsticalhaftumaiktatcal
R240,81,02,235,81,01,140,81,01,

...but I'd recommend engaging anything up to a Ralari.
butidrecomandingajinanitinuptoaralari


Now, if there aren't any questions...
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Welcome back, $C. Did you hit all your Nav Points?
walcambak3diptic5diduhitalurnafpoints
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,26,2,25,1,25,0,25,
Yes, sir, all four.
yas3sar5alfor
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Run into anything unsual out there?
ranintuwanitinunusualawtere
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
1,5,
Nothin' we couldn't 'andle, colonel.
nutinwicudantandil3kernal
125,81,01,130,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,
4,7,5,7,
It was pretty routine, sir. It'll all be in the mission report.
itwaspritirutin3sar5italalbeintemisanripart
A15,R81,01,A40,81,01,A35,
27,



2,18,
Met Khajja the Fang out near Nav 4, flying escort for a Ralari.
metkajatefagawtnirnafor3fliinascartforaralari
RA45,81,02,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,

Oh? I'd heard he was in the system. How'd you do against him?
oh5idirdiwasintasistim5hawduduagintim
75,RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
2,13,4,11,
He got away, sir, but we did manage to blow the Ralari out from under him.
higatawai3sar4batwididmanajtublowteralariawtfrumandirim
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

Well, that's what's important. We'll have other chances at the Fang.
wel3tatswatsimpartant5wilafatircansisattefang
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
4,27,
He slipped by, sir, and the Ralari got away, too.
hesliptbi3sar4anteralarigatawai3tu
RA35,81,01,425,81,02,A50,81,02,

Damn ... At least we know where they are now.
dam5atlistwinowerteyarnaw
610,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,
 2,27,4,15,
Nailed him, sir. Got the Ralari, too.
naltim3sar5gateralari3tu
RA20,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

Excellent job Congratulations, $C.
ecsilantjab5cangratulasans4diptik$50
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
4,27,
Took Khajja down, but the Ralari got away.

RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

I see. Next time, I want you to concentrate on the big ship, though...
asi5nectam3iwantutucansintwaitantebigsip3tow
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

...even the best fighter pilot isn't as dangerous as a destroyer.
efantebesfitarpalatisantasdanjirasasadistroir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
2,27,
Ran into a Ralari with a squadron of Krant flying escort near Nav 4.
ranintuaralariwitascwadranafkrantfliinescartnirnaffor
A15,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,

Oh? How'd you do against her?
o4hawduduagintir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
4,22,
Got her, sir.
gotir3sar$5m
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

Good job That's one less furball battleship for us to choke on
gudjab$6tatwanlesfarbalbatalsipforastucokan
RA45,81,01,
4,27,
She got away, sir, but my computer has her route and speed on file.
segatawai3sar4batmicampewtarasirrawtanspeedanfil
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

That's what counts. I'll send a couple of wings after her.
tatwatcawnts5alsindacupalafwinsaftirir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
27,




No, sir. Ran into some trouble and had to turn back early.
no3sar5ranintusamtrabalanadtutarnbakirli
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
2,27,1,27,0,27,
We got chewed up pretty bad at Nav 3, so I decided to pull the plug.
wigatcewdupritibadatnaftree3soidesididtupultaplag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

All right, then, let's go over the numbers...
alrit3ten3letgoofirtenambirs
RA45,81,02,A50,81,01,420,81,01,
29,
You skragged $K of the Kilrathi fighters, $C...
yuskragdsevnkalratefitrs3dipstik

30,
I saw no kills for you, $C...
isanokalsforyu2dipstik

31,
and Hunter did in $L himself.
adhantirdadansevnhamsef

32,
and Hunter came up empty.
adhantircamapamte

1,33,
And the fleabags took out Hunter.
adteflebagstokathantir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
34,
Oh, and $C, I want to see you in my office after you've cleaned up.
o2adjezwiz4iwantuseyuanmiafazaftryuvclendap
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

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So, $C, here we are in the Venice System, in the heart of Kilrathi space.
so3diptik4hirwiarintefenasistim3intehartafkilratispais
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Course, the hairballs have their own name for it ... Kharak Tar, I think.
cors3teharbalshafterawnnaimforit3karaktar3itink
A10,R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

Its habitable planet is a water world, like Port Hedland's.
ithabitabalplanitisawatirwarl3lakenyos
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

We call it Venice 'cause of ancient ruins on it, sinkin' into the ocean.
wecalitfinascawsafansintrunsanit3sinkinintuteosan
A45,81,01,A35,R81,01,240,81,01,A50,

But the Killie-cats aren't supposed to like the water...
batekilikatsarnsupostulaktewatir
215,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...so they put their base in the system in an orbital station.
soteyputerbaisintesistaminanarbitalstasan
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Tactical thinks if we find that station and take it out...
tacticaltinsifwifantatsatunantaikitawt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...we'll take out the brains of the Kilrathi operations in the whole sector
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$C, mate I understand we'll be flyin' together for a while.
dipstik2mait5ianirstanwilbefliintugetarforawil
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,240,81,01,

Colonel's just moved me over to Black Lion squadron and Rapier fighters.
kernalsjusmuftmiofartublaklianscwadrananrapirfitirs
R240,81,01,235,81,01,A40,81,01,

I can't wait to get out in one of these new Rapiers, mate
icantwaitugetawtinwanaftesnurapirs3mait
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A30,81,02,

As I recall, she's got both lasers and neutron guns, right?
asirecal3sisgatbotlasirsannutranguns3rat
R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

The lasers were designed for firin' at a distance...
telasirswirdesandforfirinatadistans
245,81,01,235,R81,01,A50,81,02,A35,

...an' the neutron guns for extra punch up close
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Och, laddy, glad to 'ear that Khajja bloke was done in.
oc3ladi4iranintutatkajablowkaginanmilaspatrol
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,01,

I 'ad a run in with Khajja a while back.
oc3ladi4iranintutatkajablowkagin
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,140,81,01,

'E's the coldest furball I've ever seen
estecoldisfarabalifefarsin
R145,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

I was flyin' with Dragon, out of Yellowjacket squadron...
iwasfliinwitdragan3awtufyelojakitscwadran
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

We ran into Khajja the Fang while we were flyin' watchdog on a tanker.
weranintukajatefagwilwiwerfliinwatdagonatankir
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We shot 'is wingmen to bits, and put 'is own shields and lasers out...
wisatiswinmantubit3anputisawnsildsanlasirsawt
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but still 'e keeps comin'
batilleekeepcamin
520,R81,01,135,81,01,140,

We're tight on is tail, but 'e holds 'iscourse and fires off a missile.
wirtitanistail3bateholdsiscarsanfarsafamisal
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,130,81,01,

One shot, right up the tanker's tailpipe, and she blows, big as day
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RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
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An' while Dragon an' me are dodgin' 'er debris...
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R145,81,01,135,81,01,150,81,02,

...the hairy bastard makes 'is escape
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After extensive reconnaissance of this section of the Venice System...



...our patrols have located and identified a number of Kilrathi vessels.
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In our next several missions, we'll be engaging and destroying these ships.
inarnecsefralmisans3wilbeingajinandestrointesips


Our fighters will be working with fighters from the carrier Kyoto...
arfitarswilbewarkinwitfatirsframtekarierkyoto
RA35,81,01,135,81,01,235,81,01,

...which has recently joined us in the Venice System.
wicasresintlijantasintefenasistim
R135,81,01,A35,81,01,240,81,01,

$C, you're first up with Nu wing.
diptic3urfartapwitnuwin
RA45,81,01,
1,8,
I'll keep Hunter on your wing for now.
alkiphantiranurwinfornaw
R245,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

You'll be going after a Fralthi with a couple of the Kyoto's fighters.
ulbegoinaftirafraltiwitacapulafkyotosfatirs


Computer, display Nu.
campewtar3displanu
R120,81,01,

You'll rendezvous with two Rapiers, Foxtrot Wing, from the Kyoto, here.



From this point, you'll proceed to Nav 1...



...skirting the edge of an asteroid field.



Then you'll head on to Nav 2, the last reported position of the Fralthi.



She can't be far from this point, and she's an awfully big bogie.



You shouldn't have any trouble finding her.



Questions?
cwastans

1,18,
I'd guess a Fralthi'd have a fighter escort, Colonel...
idgesafraltidafafitarescort3kernal
R230,81,01,
1,19,
Do we know what sort of fighter escort the Fralthi has with her?
duwinowatsartafatirescartefraltihaswitar
RA35,81,01,

She'll be well-guarded. Tactical says to look for Gratha on wide patrol...
silbewelgardid5tactalsestulukfargrataonwadpatrol
A10,R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,

...and either Salthi or Krant flying close escort.
anetarsaltiarkrantflinclosescart
A10,R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,

Anyone else?
aniwanels

2,24,
Have we gotten a position on the main Kilrathi base in the system, Colonel?
hafwigatinapositanantemainkilratibaisintesistam3kernal
210,R81,01,235,

Not yet, Kien, but Tactical's narrowed it down to a few possibilities.
natyet3kin4batacticalsnarowditawntuafewpasabilatis
230,R81,01,A40,81,01,125,81,01,230,
2,26,
Have we gotten a fix on the main Kilrathi base in the system, Colonel?
hafwigatinaficsantemainkilratibaisintesistam3kernal
A10,R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,

Not yet, $R, but Tactical's narrowed it down to a few possibilities.
natyet3diptik4batacticalsnarowditawntuafewpasabilatis
A30,R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,

If that's it, then let's get into space.
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3,14,1,2,
Excellent job, $R.
ecsalintjab3diptik

1,4,
Nicely done, gentlemen.
naslidan3gintalmin

3,5,
Don't make sport of us, Colonel. We did our best, but the ruddy bastard--
danmakspartufas3kernal5wididarbet3baterudibatard
65,RA35,81,02,440,81,01,235,81,01,
1,6,3,5,
What do you mean, sir? The Fralthi got away ... we didn't even scare her.
watuyamen3sar5tefraltigatawai3wedidantefanscarir
725,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,
3,6,
Thank you, sir. That Fralthi was a tough--
tanku3sar5tatfraltiwasatuf
RA35,81,01,A40,81,02,

Oh, the Fralthi, that's unimportant compared to what was in your computer.
o3tefralti4tatanimpartantcampartuwatwasinurcamputar
RA45,81,03,A40,81,01,

Tactical started analyzing your log as soon as you arrived and downloaded.
taticaltartidanalizinurlagasunasuariftandawnlodid
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

That Fralthi was in direct contact with the Kilrathi starbase...
tatfraltiwasindirecantacwitekilratistarbais
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

...and Tactical can use the intelligence you gathered to find it
antaticalcanusteintelajinsugatirdufindit
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,

They'll have her location pinpointed within the hour
teylafirlocasanpinpointidwitinteawr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,12,
Colonel, that's bloody incredible When do we go take 'er out?
kernal3tatbladincredabal5wanduwegoantaikerawt
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,
1,13,
That's fantastic, sir When do we move against her?
tatfantatic3sar5wanduwemufaginter
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Soon, very soon. For now, though, let's go over your mission report...
sun3farisun5fornaw3to3letgofiryarmisanreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,21,
Didn't even find the Fralthi, eh?
didantefanfintefralti3a
610,RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,

No, sir, I'm afraid not.
no3sar4imafraidnat
A20,R81,01,420,A20,81,01,A40,

Well, then, it's your lucky day, because it doesn't matter.
$5wel3ten4iturlakidai3becasitasinmatir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Excuse me, sir?
ecusme3sar
730,81,01,R81,01,A35,

Tactical has managed to locate the Kilrathi starbase in the system...
taticalasmanajtulocaitekilratistarbaisintesistim
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

Once we've taken that out, the Fralthi you missed isn't going to matter.
wanswiftaikintatawt3tefraltiumistisangointumatir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

But let's go over your numbers, just for practice...
batletgofirurnambris3jusforpractis
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Yes, sir.
yas3sar
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,
23,
Computer credits you with $K Kilrathi, $C...
campewtarcredituwitsafinkils3dipstik

24,
Computer shows no kills for you, $C...
camputirsosnokalsforyu2dipstik

1,27,25,
and Hunter gets $L to boast about.
adhantirgetsefinkils

26,
and none for Hunter.
adnanforhantir

1,27,
And Hunter didn't make it back.
adhantirdidnmakatbak
A10,81,01,435,R81,02,A40,
28,
And $C ... I want to see you in my office in an hour.
addipstik4iwanttuseyuanmiafisananowr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That's all. Dismissed.
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Hey, $C. I hear you ran into Khajja the Fang out there yesterday.
ai3diptik5ahiruranintukajatefanawteryestirday
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,
 2,2,
Colonel said you did him in
kernalsedudidimin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
2,3,
Too bad he got away...
tubadigatawai
81,01,435,R81,01,A40,81,01,250,

Man, that hairball's needed killin' since I was a rookie.
man3datarbalsneedidkilinsinsawasaruki
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

One of the pilots from Killer Bee squadron was in earlier...
wanaftepilatframkilarbeescwadranwasinirlir
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,6,1,7,
...said that both Dakhath and Bhurak Starkiller may be here soon.
sedatbotdakatanburakstarkilarmaibeirsun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
 0,9,1,7,
...said that Kilrathi ace Dakhath would be comin' to Venice soon.
sedatkilratiaisdakatwudbecumintufenasun
A10,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
0,8,
...said that ace Bhurak Starkiller would be comin' to Venice soon.
sedataisburaktarkilarwudbecumantufenasun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A20,81,02,
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...said the Kilrathi'd be sendin' their top aces after us soon.
sedekilratidbesendintertapaisisaftirasun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A20,81,02,

Thought you might like to know, so you could keep an eye out.
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RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,250,81,02,
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$C, have a seat. Lt. Marshall and I were just discussing tactics.
diptik3hafaset5lutinantmarsalandiwerjusdescasintatics
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,230,81,01,
6,2,
$C, have a seat. I'd like to talk tactics with you.
diptik3hafasit5idliktutaktakticswitu
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

We're likely to be coming up against an increasing number of big ships.
wirliklitubecaminapagintanincrisinambriafbigsips
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

It is important to know how to approach them.
itisimpartantunoawtuaprostem
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,230,81,01,

When attempting to destroy a large ship, such as a Fralthi...
wenatemtintudestroialargsip3susasafralti
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

...I prefer to attack from the rear.
iprefartuatakframterir
R235,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A large vessel's armor is always weakest around the engines.
alargvesalsarmorisalwaiswekistarontenjins
R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,
6,11,
I hear the Kilrathi build 'em that way on purpose, Boss...
ihirtekilratibildemtatwaianpurpos3bass
R235,81,01,125,81,01,220,81,02,

...to make the captains keep their noses pointed toward the enemy
tumaiksurtecaptinskepternosispointedowardenimi
R115,81,01,230,81,01,220,81,02,

I have heard that as well, Lieutenant...
iafurdataswel3lewtinant
R145,81,01,135,81,01,150,81,02,

...though I see no reason to believe Kilrathi captains are so cowardly.
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The Bossman here might like to come at a big ship from behind...
tebasmanirmitliktucamatabigsipframbein
R225,81,01,115,81,01,A30,81,02,
2,2,
A lot of flyers will tell you to come at a big ship from behind...
alataflirswiltelutucamatabigsipframbehin
115,R81,01,A25,81,01,120,81,02,

...but I like to approach the big ones from the side.
batiliktuaprostebigwansframtesid
RA10,81,01,A25,81,01,420,81,02,

They've got all their missiles to the front...
teyfgataltermisaltutefrant
R125,81,01,A15,81,01,130,81,02,

...and most of their guns to the front and the back.
anmotaftergantutefrantantebak
R215,81,01,435,81,01,120,81,02,
2,6,
True enough.
truenuf
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If you come in from the side, you'll have time to get in close...
ifucaminframtesid3ulaftimtugetinclos
R215,81,01,A25,81,01,110,81,01,

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Mission Briefing. Venice System, $T hours, $D.



As some of you have heard, we've pinpointed this system's Kilrathi base.
asamafuafird3wifpinpantidtisistimskilratibais


The Tiger's Claw will begin to move into position to strike that base.
tetagirsclawilbegintumufintupositantutiktatbais


Because Venice is a vital Kilrathi system...
becasfenasisafitalkilratisistim
RA30,81,01,135,81,01,245,81,01,

...we expect significant resistance as we move the Claw into position.
wecspecsignificanresitansaswimufteclawintuposisan
R145,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

For that reason, I'll be dispatching wings to fly on her flanks...
fortatresan3albedispatinwinstuflionirflanks
R245,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

...to head off any attacks from the sides as we move.
tohedafaniataksframtesadsaswemuf


The colonel assigns wings to fly above, below, and to port of the Claw.



$C, you'll guard our starboard side.
diptik3ulgardartarbardsid

1,10,
Hunter will fly your wing again on this mission.
hantirwilfliyurwinagainantismisan


Here's your route...
hersuruut


Computer, display Phi.
camputr3dasplafi


This is essentially a three-point patrol...



...except that you'll rendezvous with the Tiger's Claw at Nav 3...



...instead of returning to the Claw's original position.



Be on the lookout for any enemy vessels in the area.
beantelukawtforaninimifesalsintearia


It's safe to assume any Kilrathi you see is headed to attack the Claw...
isaiftuasumanikilratiuseishedidtuatakteclaw
R235,81,01,A35,81,01,

...so your orders are to immediately engage and destroy all enemy ships.
sourardirsartuimediatlingajandistroialenimisips
R235,81,01,A35,81,01,

Any questions?
anicwastins
R235,81,01,A35,81,01,

What kind of opposition are we looking at on this one, sir?
watkindafapositanarwilukinatantiswan3sar
230,81,01,235,81,01,RA40,81,01,

Hard to say, $C. This is a crucial base for the Kilrathi...
ardusai3diptik5tiswanisacrusalbaisfortekilrati
210,81,01,240,81,01,RA40,81,01,

...so they'll send their best to defend it.
sotelsinderbestudafindit
RA25,81,01,240,81,01,A35,81,01,
1,23,
Dakhath Deathsroke is supposed to be here, so I'd be watching for him.
dakhatdestrokisupostubehir3soidbewatinforim
RA25,81,01,140,81,01,A35,81,01,

Now, if that's all the questions...
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1,33,0,33,
Glad you made it back, $C. Those Gratha were giving us a hard time.
gladumaiditbak3diptik5tosgratawirgifinasahardime
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
2,6,1,4,
It was just an accident that we got here in time, sir...
itwasjasanasidantatwegatirintim3sar
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

We only turned back early because I thought we were too shot up to go on.
weonlitarnbakirlibecawsitatwewirtusatuptugoan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
1,27,
It was just an accident that I got here in time, sir...
itwasjastanacidentatigatirintim3sar
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

I only turned back early because I thought I was too shot up to go on.
iawnlitarnbakirlibecasitotiwastusatuptugoan
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
1,7,
We ran into some opposition along the way, sir, but we got past 'em.
weranintusamapositanalontewai3sar4batwigatpastem
125,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
1,8,
I ran into some opposition along the way, sir, but I slipped past 'em.
iranintusamapositanalontewai3sar4batislipastem
RA45,81,01,

We expected that. Just what did you come up against?
wecspectidat5jaswatiducamupagint
RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,
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1,20,4,20,
Dakhath Deathstroke escorting a Ralari near Nav 3.
dakatdetroakescortinaralarinirnaftree
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Dakhath, eh? You take him out?
dakat3a5utaikimawt
A5,720,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,
 1,16,3,14,
Yes, sir, but the Ralari got away.
yas3sar4bateralarigatawai
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
4,27,
Well, you either hurt her or scared her off, because we haven't seen her.
wel3uetarurterarscarderaf3becasweafintseenir
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,27,
Yes, sir. Blew the Ralari up as well.
yes3sar5bluteralariapaswel
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

Excellent That explains why we haven't seen any big ships moving in.
ecsalint6tatecspainswiwiafintseenanibigsipsmufinin
RA20,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
1,27,3,18,
No, sir. He and the Ralari both slipped away.
no3sar5heanterelaribotsliptawai
RA45,81,01,425,81,01,A30,81,01,

Hmmm. I wonder why they haven't attacked the Tiger's Claw, then.
hmmm5iwandirwiteyafintataktetigarsclaw3ten
A30,81,01,710,A20,R81,01,A40,
3,27,
No, sir, he got away. But we did nail the Ralari.
no3sar4hegatawai5batwedidnailteralari
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

If you had to make a choice, that was the right one. Good work.
ifuadumaikacois3tatwasteritwan5gudwark
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
 1,27,1,27,
Mostly a Ralari with a couple of Dralthi for escort.
mostliaralariwitacupalafdraltiforescart
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
3,23,
They didn't get past us.
teydidantgetpastas
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

Good job, $C.
gudjab3diptik
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
3,27,
She got away, sir.
segatawaiframas3sar
RA45,81,01,435,81,01,A30,81,01,

Well, she never made a run at the Claw, so she must've broken off.
wel3senefarmaidaranateclaw3sosemastafbrokinaf
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,27,3,27,
A few fighters. Nothing out of the ordinary, sir.
afufitars5natinawtufteardinari3sar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

Glad to hear it, $C.
gladuhirit3diptik
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

All right, then, let's go over the numbers...
alrit3ten4letgofirtenambirs
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
29,
You skragged $K of the Kilrathi fighters, $C...
yuskragdsevnkalratefitrs3dipstik

30,
I saw no kills for you, $C...
isanokalsforyu2dipstik

1,40,31,
and Hunter did in $L himself.
adhantirdadansevnhamsef

32,
and Hunter came up empty.
adhantircamapamte

1,33,
And the fleabags took out Hunter.
adteflebagstokathantir
620,420,R81,02,A35,81,03,A30,
2,40,
Just what do you think you're doing back here?
jaswatutinkurdoinbakir
625,R81,01,635,81,01,650,

You're rendezvous is still 60,000 klicks away
urandayfuistilsistitawsankliksawai
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I thought it would be best if--
itotitwudbebesif
R545,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You don't get paid to think, mister. You get paid to fly
udangetpaidutink3misar8urpaidufli
R645,81,01,635,81,01,650,81,02,

From now on, you fly when you're told, where you're told...

R525,81,01,535,81,01,430,81,02,

And right now I want you to fly your backsides down to the galley...
anritnawiwantutufliurbaksidsdawntutegali
R625,81,01,635,81,01,A40,81,01,

...while I send a real pilot or two out to do your job
wilisendarilpilatortuawtuduurjab
645,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
41,
And I want to see you in my office after you've cleaned up, $C.
andiwantuseeuinmiafisaftrufclintup3diptik
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Dismissed.
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Seen the news on the trid lately?
sentenewsantetridlatli
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,81,01,

Looks like the Kilrathi are startin' to pull out of the sector
lukslaktekilratiarstartintupulawtuftesector
210,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

We chased them out of Brimstone, Kurasawa and Gimle...
wecaistemawtufbrimston3kurasawa3angimli
RA35,81,01,A45,81,01,

...and now they're pullin' out of Tartarus and Nifelheim, too
anawterpulinawtuftartarusanifelhim3tu
R81,01,A35,81,01,A45,81,01,A30,

It looks like Venice is goin' to be where they make their stand...
itlukslakfenasisgontubewerteymaikterstand
RA35,81,01,A45,81,01,

...and we'll be here to help kick them out of Vega Sector.
andwilbehertuhelpkitemawtufegasector
A10,R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

It's history in the makin', man
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iwastinkin3mait5tersamtinwimitwantutri
R245,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,
5,2,
Paladin, 'ere, tells me tha' the furballs 'ave been plantin' mines around...
niit2ir3telsmitatefarbalsafbinplantinminsarond
145,R81,01,A35,81,01,240,
5,3,
I've 'eard the hairballs 'ave been plantin' mines around the system...
afirdeharbalsafbinplantinminsarondtesistam
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

I was thinkin' we might try to use those mines to our advantage
iwastinkinwemitrituustosminstuaradfantaj
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If we're dogfightin' near a mine field, why not try to lead 'em into it?
ifwirdagfitiniramanfild3winatrituledemintuit
R81,01,240,81,02,235,

There'll be more of them than there are of us...
terlbemaraftemtanterarafas
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,

an' if we concentrate on the avoidin' the mines...
anifwicansintraitanafoidintemans
RA30,81,01,235,81,01,A30,81,01,

...while they're thinkin' of shootin' us,
wiltertinkinafsutinas
R81,01,A30,81,01,235,

...they might just run into a few mines by accident
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R145,81,01,135,81,01,A40,81,02,

Things are lookin' up, aren't they?
tinsarlukinap3arntey
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

I've 'eard the Kilrathi are pullin' all their ships in...
ifirdekilratiarpulinaltersipsin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...gatherin' 'em all 'round that starbase we've been lookin' for.
gaterintemalarondatarbaiswifbinlukinfar
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

But they're s'posed to 'ave mined the system pretty 'eavily.
batersupostuafmintesistimpretihefali
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,8,
Not to worry, mate Their mines'll blow up their ships as soon as ours.
natuwari3mait5terminsalbloaptersipsasunasars
R145,81,01,135,81,01,A40,81,01,

Hunter here thinks their mines can be used against them...
hantirhirtinksterminscanbeustagintem
230,R81,01,235,81,01,A40,81,01,140,

...but I'm not so sure.
batidanakan
RA35,81,01,

I say you can't be too careful when you're flying through a mine field
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Mission Briefing.Venice System, $T hours, $D.



All right, people, this is the big one.



We've discovered that the enemy base here in the Venice System...
wifdiscafirdateinimibaisirintefenasistim
RA45,81,01,

...is the Kilrathi High Command for this entire sector.
istekilratihicomanfortisantarsectar
RA45,81,01,

We'll be moving in for the final assault on the starbase today.
wilbemufininfortefinalasaltantetarbaistudai
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

The Kilrathi will expect us to come in with all of our capital ships.
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R235,81,01,A40,81,02,135,81,01,

That means they'll be looking for us in a few hours.
tatminstelbelukinfarasinafuars
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Tactical has determined that if we send in a handful of starfighters...
taticalasdetarmantatifwisandanahanfalaftarfitirs


...we'll be able to hit them before they've gathered around the base.
wilbeabaltuitembefarteyfgatirdarondebais


We'll send several wings to punch through the perimeter to the base.
wilsendsefralwinstupanstruteparimatirtutebais


Here are the assignments for each wing...
herarteasinmintfareswin


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1,13,
$C, you and Hunter will head straight in, along this route...
diptik3uanantirwiledtraitin3alantisrut

1,14,
$C, you'll head straight in, along this route...
diptik3ulhedtraitin3alantisrut


Computer, display Omega.
campewtar3displaiomega
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R250,81,02,

Your first objective is the Fralthi-class light cruiser at Nav 1.



She'll have fighter escort as well...



...but you're just to slip past them--don't stick around to dogfight.



Then its on to the Kilrathi base, here at Nav 2.



There will be lots of fighters around the base, but try to ignore them.



You're main objective is to take out that base.



Questions?
cwastans

1,23,
What are we supposed to take the base out with, anyway, Colonel?
watarwisapostutaiktebaisawtwit3aniwai4kernal
R130,81,01,140,81,01,
1,24,
What are we supposed to hit the base with, sir?
watarwesupostuhitebaiswit3sar
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

Your missiles. Save them for the base...
yarmisal5saiftemfartebais
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

...because your ship's guns will be useless against anything that big.
becasursipsganswilbeuslesagintanitintatbig
R130,81,01,140,81,01,

Anyone else?
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All right, then. Let's get to work.
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3,12,1,2,
Congratulations, $C You just finished the Kilrathi in Vega Sector
cangatulasans3diptik5ujatfinistekilratinfegasectar

1,4,
Congratulations, men You just finished the Kilrathi in Vega Sector
cangatulasans3man5ujatinistekilratinfegasectar


Oy, Colonel Don't go all misty on me
oi2kernal5dangoalmistianmi$99
145,R81,01,A40,81,01,135,

Thank you, sir. We were very lucky--
tanku3sar5wiwarfarilaki
RA30,81,01,A40,81,02,
1,6,
Now, 'old on there, mate I'd say talent 'ad a bit to do with it as well
naw3oldanter3mait5idsaitalantadabituduwititaswel
145,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

No false modesty, $R. You're entitled to be proud of what you've done.
nofalsmadisti3diptik5urintatildubeprawdufwatufdan
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

I suppose it was pretty impressive, wasn't it, sir?
isapositwaspritimpresaf3wasintit3sar
A15,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
1,9,
I'd say so. You're the guest of honor at a little ceremony upstairs
idsaiso5urtegestafanoratalitalseramoniapsters
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,27,
'At's the spirit, $C Let's go see Shotglass for a little celebration
atespirit3diptik5letgosesatglasforalitalselibrasan
R145,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Not so fast, there, Hunter...
natsofas2ter4hantir
R145,81,01,135,81,02,

You two are the guests of honor at a little ceremony upstairs
utuartegastafaniratalitalseramoniapters
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,
3,27,
Glad to see you back, $C. I followed you on the sensors.
gladuseubak3diptik5ifalotuantesinsars
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

You made a good run at it. We've got more ships moving in now.
umadagudranatit4wifgatmorsipsmufininaw
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

It's just a question of time before that base surrenders or blows.
itjastacwastanaftimbefartatbaisarindarsorblaws
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

I'm glad to hear it, sir.
amgladuirit3sar
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

That base was just too heavily guarded for one fighter wing.
tatbaiswasjastuhefaligardidforwanfatirwin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I understand, $C. But it was worth a shot.
ianditrstan3diptik5batitwaswurtasat
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

If you want, you can join me in Tactical to follow the battle.
ifuwant3ucanjoinmiintaticaltufalotebatal
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,
1,20,1,23,
Thank you, sir. I'd like that.
tanku3sar5idlaktat
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,26,
I was plannin' on headin' to the Rec Room...
iwasplaninanhedintuteracrum
110,R81,01,135,81,01,A30,

...so I could tilt a glass while I waited for news. Join me, $C?
soicudiltaglaswilawaitidfornus5janmi3diptik
R135,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

I'll go with Hunter, sir. We'll catch the news there.
algowitantir3sar5wilcatenuster
230,R81,01,A30,81,01,A40,
1,26,
Thanks, sir. But I thought I'd head for the Rec Room...
tank3sar5batitotadhedforteracrum
A10,R81,01,A35,

...maybe drink a toast to Hunter's memory.
mabitrinkatostuhantirsmamaries
A30,81,01,420,A10,R81,01,A35,

Good idea, son. I'll join you down there, once things settle down.
gudadia3san5aljonudawnter3wanstinsetaldawn
RA30,81,01,A40,81,02,430,81,02,

All right, then. Dismissed.
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Hey, $C. You hear about Nifelheim and Tartarus?
hay3diptik5uhirabotnifelheimantartarus
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

Our boys have kicked those damn hairballs out of both systems.
arboisafkiktosdamharbalawtafbotsistims
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

They had footage of the ground battle on Tartarus on the trid.
teyafutajaftegrawnbatilantartarusantetrid
A10,81,01,235,R81,01,A40,81,01,250,

Man, it was great
man3itwasgrait$10
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Our marines, marchin' through the streets of the biggest Kilrathi colony...
armarins3marsintrutetreetaftebigiskilratikalani
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,

...linin' the fleabags up and loadin' 'em onto prison ships.
lininteflebagsapanlodinemantuprisansips
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

They're goin' to ship 'em back to Kilrah, lock, stock, and barrel.
tergointusipembaktukilrah3lak3stak3anbaril
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Me, I'd put 'em to work minin' salt or harvestin' fungus...
me3idputemtuwurkmininsaltarharfitenfangas
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

...but I don't reckon that'd work out too good.
batidantrekantatadwarkawtugud
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

I'm just happy to see 'em bein' sent out of the Sector...
amjastapituseembensentawtuftesector
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...so we can have a little peace again
sowecanafalitalpesagin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
4,12,5,12,
Pity this damn war's cost us so many good people.
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RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I have heard that the Kilrathi have sent all of their best against us now.
ihavhertatekilratiafsintalafterbetagintasnaw
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

Since Venice is the last contested system in the sector...
sinsfenasistelascantetadsistimintesectar
425,81,01,RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,

...we will face the finest pilots they have left to them.
wewilfaistefanitpaloteyafleftutem
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

I have been reading the records of their leading aces...
iafbinredinterecardsafterledinaisis
230,R81,02,A40,81,02,A35,
 0,7, 1,7, 2,7, 3,7,
...but it appears that their best known pilots have all died
butitapirtaterbesnonpilatafaldied
R81,01,A30,81,02,A35,
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1,8,
To date, Dakhath Deathstroke has destroyed 86 of our starships and fighters.
tudait3dakathdetrokasdetroid86afartartipsanfitirs
R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,
0,9,
Bhurak Starkiller has defeated 64 of our best pilots.
buraktarkilarasdefetadsictifarufarbetpilat
140,81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,
3,10,
The Baron Bakhtosh Redclaw has 75 kills to his credit.
tebaranbaktasredclawassefuntifafkilstuiscredit
R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,
2,12,
Khajja the Fang leads the Empire of Kilrah with 99 victories.
kajatefagledstemparufkilrawitnintininfictaris
220,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,

Mon dieu, I hope that none of us will be his hundredth
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oc3lad3arekantisflatjatabatofir
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

About bloody time, too, that's what I say
abotbluditim3tu3tatwatisai
R81,01,A30,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
10,5,
I spent me entire career fightin' the Kilrathi...
ispenmentircarirfitintekilrati
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...you dinna ken how much it means to me to be here...
udantnohawmucitmenstumetubehir
R81,01,A33,81,01,A45,81,01,A20,

...now that we're about to run their fuzzy tails out of the sector
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I don't have to tell you that our backs are against the wall here...
idontaftotelutatarbacsaragintewalhir


Of all the systems the Confederation held in Vega Sector...
ofaltesistimsteconfedurasuneldinfegasetor


...only Hell's Kitchen, Planck's Star and Alliance are still ours.
onlielskitin3plankstar2andaliansarstilars
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,135,81,01,

We've got refugee ships coming in from all over the sector.
wifgotrefujeesipscomininfrumalofurtesector
RA35,81,01,235,81,01,135,81,01,

For the next few days, we'll be busy making sure they arrive safely.
fortenecsfudas3wilbebisimakinsurteyarifsaifli
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,240,81,01,
1,7,
$C and Hunter will take the the first run...
jezwizaduntirwaltaktefurtrun

1,8,
$C, you'll take the first run...
dipstic3ultaktefurstrun


Here's your flight plan...
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You'll fly to Nav 1 to meet a Drayman jumping in from Chengdu.



Bring her straight back here to the Claw.



She'll be heavy with passengers, so she'll be moving slow.



That 'sport will be carrying hundreds of civilian refugees, $C.
tatsportilbicarigundridsofsivilanrefujees3dipstic


I'm talking about children and old people...
imtalkinabotcildrinandoldpeepol
R130,81,02,140,81,01,135,81,01,

...not trained soldiers or mercenaries.
notraindsoldirsormursinarees
120,R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,81,01,A25,

So I want you to be very careful on this one.
soiwantutobefericarfalantisan
RA40,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,

The colonel quickly runs over the remaining assignments.
hom2homontarain2wertadirantiantiloplai


One more thing, people...
wanmortin4peepol


We know there is at least one Kilrathi cruiser already in this system.
wenoterisatlastunkilraticrewsuralrediintissistim

 2,20,
We expect the enemy patrols near jump points to be heavy.
wecspectenimipatrolsnirjumpointstobehefe

2,23,
We believe several Kilrathi aces are on board...
webelifsefrulkilratiasisaronbard


...including Khajja the Fang, whom some you have already met.


5,23,
Bloody glad to hear it I'll be glad to 'ave another go at 'im
bludegladoherit5albeglatoafanaturgoatem
R640,81,01,630,81,01,

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2,7,
That was quite a feat, bringing a 'sport in through all those fighters.


3,3,2,3,
Especially with Khajja leading one of the enemy squadrons
espesaliwitkajaledinwonafteinimiscwadrans
R81,01,A35,81,02,A45,

Just did what had to be done, sir.
jutidwatadtobedan4sar
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,
1,17,
Was bloody good, Colonel...
wasblodigud4cernal
A20,R81,01,135,81,03,150,

...gettin' the chance to do the Fang for all 'e's done to our mates
getitacanstodotefanforalesduntoarmaits
115,620,81,01,640,R81,01,A35,
3,17,2,17, 2,17,
I'm just sorry the fuzzball got 'way from us
imjutaritefuzbalgotwafrumus
RA35,81,01,435,81,01,A40,81,02,
2,17,
I understand you lost your Drayman.
iunurstandulastyerdraiman
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,

I'm afraid so, sir.
imafradso4sur
A10,R81,03,435,81,04,435,81,02,
1,10,
It's a bloody shame, all those families and kids...
itsabludisaim5altosfamilesankids
430,81,04,630,R81,02,A35,81,01,A50,

Don't take it too hard...
dontakitooard
R145,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

Tactical badly underestimated the Kilrathi presence in the system.
taticalbadliundurestamatedekilratipresinsintasistim
RA35,81,03,A45,81,01,A30,81,01,

There's not a pilot alive who could have brought that 'sport in...
tersnotapilotalifocodafbrotatsportin
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,14,
...not through that kind of coverage.
notrutatkindofcofaraj
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
3,17,
...especially with Khajja the Fang leading the final squadron.
espesaliwitkajatafagledintefinalscwadran
RA35,81,01,A33,81,01,A20,81,02,
1,17,
I'd bloody well like to get my hands on that right bastard
idblodiweliktogetmihansontatritbastard
610,R81,01,630,81,02,635,

You're not alone in that, Hunter.
urnotalonintat4hantar
15,R81,01,135,81,01,140,

Let's run over the mission report...
butletsrunofertamisanrepart
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,430,81,01,
19,
You racked up $K of the hairballs, $C...
uraktupsefanuftearbals3diptik

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No kills for you, $C...
nokilforu3diptik

1,23,21,
and Hunter got $L of them.
anduntirgatsefanaftem

22,
and Hunter came up empty.
anduntircaimupemti

1,23,
We lost Hunter out there.
welashantarowttar
A45,81,01,A35,81,01,R435,81,02,
3,25,
And you took out Khajja the Fang.
bututukawtkajatefag
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Damn fine flying, taking that hairball down
damfinfliin3takinatharbaldawn$30
RA30,81,01,A35,81,03,A50,81,01,
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I'll want to see you in my office in an hour or so, $C.
adiwantuseyuanmiafaclatr2dipstik


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So, $C. Here we are defending Hell's Kitchen...
so3dipstic6herweardafandinhelskitin
235,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

...and its third planet, Toadstool, the most miserable world in the sector.
anitsurdplanit3todstul3tamotmiserabulwarldintasector
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Its hot and muggy, with nothing but overgrown fungus for trees...
ithotadmugi3witnatinbatofargronfungasfortrees
RA45,81,02,A40,81,01,A35,81,02,

...and no way to dry anything out.
anowatodranitanawt
R81,01,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

Only reason anyone lives here is to harvest the molds and funguses...
onlirisananiwanlifsiristoharfistamoldsanfungusis
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...that go into the best antibiotics and vaccines.
tatgoinotabesantibayoticsanfacseens
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Still, Toadstool's only got facilities for a few thousand folks...
stil3todstalsonligotfasilitisforafutawsanfoks
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

...and refugees from the big colonies we've lost will be arriving soon.
anrefugisfrumtebigalaniswiflastilbearifinsun
R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,A40,

There's more than 100,000 people coming in from Gateway alone.
tersmoranwanhunridtawsanpeepalcamininframgaitwaialon
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,A30,81,01,

It's gonna get ugly down there on the planet, $C. Mark my words.
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bakinasimitaragin2a3dipstic
RA45,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,02,

Just be sure and remember her limitations, and you'll be all right.
jusbesaranremimbarharlimatasans3anulbealrit
RA35,81,01,A45,81,01,A40,81,01,

She's slower than anything in the Confederate fighter fleet...
seslowartananitininteconfederatfitarfleet
RA45,81,02,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but she's still a match for most of the Kilrathi fighters.
butsilstilamatformosoftakilratifitars
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

Try to get in close, where your mass driver guns are most effective...
triangetinclos3warurmasdrifargansarmastafactif
RA40,81,01,A35,81,03,A50,81,02,

...and don't forget that two of those missiles are dumbfire.
andonforgitattoooftosmisilsardumfir
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

They just fly straight out ahead of you, with no guidance system.
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R140,81,01,135,81,01,A40,81,02,

'E's the coldest furball I've ever seen
eestacoldistfarbalifevarseen
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,240,81,01,

I was flyin' with Dragon, out of Yellowjacket squadron...
iwasflinwitragon4awtofyelojakitscwadran
RA30,81,03,A50,81,01,A40,81,02,

We ran into Khajja the Fang while we were flyin' watchdog on a tanker.
wiranintokajatafagwilwewirfliinwatdogonatankir
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

We shot 'is wingmen to bits, and put 'is own shields and lasers out...
wesotiswinmantobits3anputisawnsildsanlasirsawt
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but still 'e keeps comin'
butsileekipscamin
130,81,01,535,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

We're tight on is tail, but 'e holds 'iscourse and fires off a missile.
wirtitonistail3buteeolsiscorsanfirsawfamisal
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A35,81,02,

One shot, right up the tanker's tailpipe, and she blows, big as day
wansat4rituptatankirstailpip3ansiblaws4bigasdai
RA30,81,01,A45,81,02,A30,81,01,

An' while Dragon an' me are dodgin' 'er debris...
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RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...the hairy bastard makes 'is escape
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The situation is getting worse, people.
thesituashunisgetinwirs3pepul


The Confederation's lost Planck's Star...
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...and the Kilrathi forces there will be headed for us next.
anthekilrathifarcesthirwilbehededforusnecks


Since we're expecting an increased hostile presence...
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RA45,81,01,135,81,01,240,81,01,

...we'll send wings to recon every bogie in the system.
welsinwingstorekonevrebogeinthesistim
R135,81,01,A30,81,01,240,81,01,

$C, we've got a half-dozen bogies circling about 85,000 klicks out.
dipstik3wevgotahafdusunbogessirklinabowtatefivthowkliksowt
R145,81,01,135,81,01,
1,8,
I want you and Hunter to go check them out.
iwanuanhuntrtogochekthemowt
145,81,01,235,R81,01,130,
1,9,
I want you to go check them out.
iwanutogochekthenowt
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Computer, display Theta.



They're circling a point here, at Nav 1.



It looks like they're waiting for something to jump in.



It could be just a tanker or a 'sport...



...but it might be the first of the Kilrathi warships from Planck's.
butitmitbethefirsafthekilrathiwarsipsfromplanks

1,15,
Do we engage, colonel, or is this strictly recon?
dowengag3kernel3oristhisstriklerekon
710,R130,81,01,140,81,01,
1,16,
Do we make a play for 'er, colonel, or is this just a look-see?
dowemakaplaforer3kernel3oristhisjusalookse
R235,81,01,

You'll have to make the call, $C, but I'd say engage.
yulhavtomakthecal3dipstik3butidsayengaj
R140,81,01,130,81,01,

Even if it turns out to be a Fralthi...
evnifitturnsowttobeafralthe
R81,01,130,81,01,A40,81,01,A30,

...she'll never be as vulnerable as when she first jumps in.
shelnevrbeasvulnrabulaswhnshefirsjumpsin
R130,81,01,A40,81,01,A50,81,03,

Anything else?
anethanels
R130,81,01,

All right, then, let's get out into space.
alrit3then3lesgetowtintospas
15,R81,01,A40,81,01,A35,

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I haven't seen the mission report, $C. What did you find out there?
ihavntseenthemisnreport3dipstik3whatdidufinowtthir

1,12,1,3,
One of the big cruisers, Colonel...
wonafthebigcrusers3kernel
120,81,02,RA30,81,01,A40,81,01,

It was a Fralthi, sir, with Gratha flying escort.
itwsafralthe3shar3witgrathaflingeskort
A15,R81,01,A50,81,01,A35,

A Fralthi, eh? Did you destroy it?
afralthe3eh5diduengajit
225,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,
1,9,1,6,
Yes, sir We took the monster out
yas2shar4tookthemanstrowtaswel
R135,81,01,140,81,01,
1,7,
Yes, sir. Took the monster out.
yas2shar4evnmanajtodestroyit
A5,R81,01,A30,81,01,A40,

Really? Excellent work
reale5eckselintwerk
515,81,01,A25,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

That's just the sort of initiative mankind's going to need to survive.
tatsjusthesortafinishativemankinsgoingtonedtosurviv
A5,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
1,14,
No, sir. With the Fralthi and all those Gratha together...
nosar5witthefraltheandalthosgrathatogethr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

...there didn't seem to be any point.
therdidnsemtobeanepoint
RA45,81,01,A35,81,02,

I thought it would be best to return and report.
ithotitwudbebestoretrnanreport
RA40,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,
3,14,
Nothing, sir. The fighter cover was too heavy.
idonno2shar5thefitrcovrwastoheve
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Didn't get to see anythingbefore I had to break off and come home.
didngettoseitbeforiwasfarcdtobrekaffandcumhom
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,17,0,17,
Bhurak Starkiller was leading a wing of Salthi to intercept us.
kajathefangwasledingawinofsalthetointercepus
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,A40,81,01,
1,17,1,16, 0,16,
The furry bastard stopped us cold
thefurebastrdstopduscold
640,R81,01,A30,

We never made it to Nav 1.
wenevrmadittonavwon
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,A40,81,01,

I see. Well, $R, why don't you give me the numbers for the mission?
ise5wel3shepdip3whidonugivmethenumbrsforthemissn
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,450,81,02,
1,21,19,
Hunter knocked down $L of them.
huntrnokeddonsumofthem
RA30,81,01,A35,81,01,
20,
Hunter struck out.
huntrstrukowt
RA30,81,01,
1,21,21,
Everyone has an off day, mate
evrywonhasanaffda3mat
130,R81,01,A40,
22,
I managed to take out $K myself.
imanajdtotakowtsummisef
RA35,81,01,A30,81,01,A40,81,01,
23,
I came up empty.
icamupmpte
430,R81,01,A30,81,01,A40,
1,24,1,24,
Hunter didn't make it back.
huntrdidnmakatbak
A35,R81,02,435,
 1,25,
Bhurak Starkiller is out... permanently.
wenaildkajathefang
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,
1,26,
And the Fralthi was destroyed.
anthefralthewasdestroyed
RA35,81,01,A40,81,01,
27,
All right, $C ... I'll want to see you in my office in an hour.
alrit3dipstik3ilwantoseuinmiafisinanowr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Dismissed.
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Hey, $C. I hear you ran into Khajja the Fang out there yesterday.
ai3diptik5ahiruranintukajatefanawteryestirday
245,R81,02,A45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,
 2,2,
Colonel said you did him in
kernalsedudidimin
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
2,3,
Too bad he got away...
tubadigatawai
81,01,435,R81,01,A40,81,01,250,

Man, that hairball's needed killin' since I was a rookie.
man3datarbalsneedidkilinsinsawasaruki
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,01,

One of the pilots from Killer Bee squadron was in earlier...
wanaftepilatframkilarbeescwadranwasinirlir
235,R81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
0,6,1,7,
...said that both Dakhath and Bhurak Starkiller may be here soon.
sedatbotdakatanburakstarkilarmaibeirsun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
 0,9,1,8,
...said that Kilrathi ace Dakhath would be comin' to Hell's Kitchen soon.
sedatkilratiaisdakatwudbecumintufenasun
A10,R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
0,9, 1,9,
...said that ace Bhurak Starkiller would be comin' to Hell's Kitchen soon.
sedataisburaktarkilarwudbecumantufenasun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A20,81,02,
 0,9,
...said the Kilrathi'd be sendin' their top aces after us soon.
sedekilratidbesendintertapaisisaftirasun
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A20,81,02,

Thought you might like to know, so you could keep an eye out.
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$C, have a seat. Lt. Marshall and I were just discussing tactics.
diptik3hafaset5lutinantmarsalandiwerjusdescasintatics
RA45,81,01,135,81,01,230,81,01,
6,2,
$C, have a seat. I'd like to talk tactics with you.
diptik3hafasit5idliktutaktakticswitu
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,

We're likely to be coming up against an increasing number of big ships.
wirliklitubecaminapagintanincrisinambriafbigsips
RA45,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,

It is important to know how to approach them.
itisimpartantunoawtuaprostem
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,230,81,01,

When attempting to destroy a large ship, such as a Fralthi...
wenatemtintudestroialargsip3susasafralti
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

...I prefer to attack from the rear.
iprefartuatakframterir
R235,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

A large vessel's armor is always weakest around the engines.
alargvesalsarmorisalwaiswekistarontenjins
R245,81,01,235,81,01,250,81,02,
6,11,
I hear the Kilrathi build 'em that way on purpose, Boss...
ihirtekilratibildemtatwaianpurpos3bass
25,81,01,R235,81,01,125,81,01,220,

...to make the captains keep their noses pointed toward the enemy
tumaiksurtecaptinskepternosispointedowardenimi
R115,81,01,230,81,01,220,81,02,

I have heard that as well, Lieutenant...
iafurdataswel3lewtinant
R145,81,01,135,81,01,150,81,02,

...though I see no reason to believe Kilrathi captains are so cowardly.
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The Bossman here might like to come at a big ship from behind...
tebasmanirmitliktucamatabigsipframbein
R225,81,01,115,81,01,A30,81,02,
2,2,
A lot of flyers will tell you to come at a big ship from behind...
alataflirswiltelutucamatabigsipframbehin
81,01,115,R81,01,A25,81,01,120,

...but I like to approach the big ones from the side.
batiliktuaprostebigwansframtesid
RA10,81,01,A25,81,01,420,81,02,

They've got all their missiles to the front...
teyfgataltermisaltutefrant
R81,02,125,81,01,A15,81,01,130,

...and most of their guns to the front and the back.
anmotaftergantutefrantantebak
R215,81,01,435,81,01,120,81,02,
2,6,
True enough.
truenuf
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If you come in from the side, you'll have time to get in close...
ifucaminframtesid3ulaftimtugetinclos
R215,81,01,A25,81,01,110,81,01,

....then you can really let the sucker have it
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Mission Briefing.Hell's Kitchen System, $T hours, $D.



I know everyone's giving all they've got...



...but the Kilrathi keep throwing more at us.
butthekilrathekepthrongmoratus


Sector Command has ordered the evacuationof civilians from Hell's Kitchen.
hicumanhaordrdtheevakuashunofsivilansfromhelskichin
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

I thought they were evacuating peopleTO Hell's Kitchen, sir, not from it...
ithottheywirevakuatinpepultohelskichin3shar3notfromit
A10,R140,81,01,135,81,01,

They were, $C. But the Kitchen turned out to be just a stopover.
theywir3dipstik3buthtekichinturndowttobejusastopovr
140,R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,

So it's our job to hold the system as best we can...
soitsarjahbtoholthesistimasbesaswecan
A15,R81,01,240,81,01,135,

...to cover the Confederate retreat.
tocovirtheconfedaratretret
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Right now, several of our vessels are under attack around the system.
ritno3sevralofarvesilsarundratakarownthesistim
R81,01,140,81,01,235,

We'll be sending wings out to help in their defense.
welbesindinwingsouttohepinthirdefns
A20,R81,01,240,81,01,235,81,01,

$C, you'll fly Mu Wing to assist an Exeter-class Destroyer.

RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,
1,13,
Hunter will fly on your wing again.
$99
R240,81,01,230,81,01,

Once more into the breach, mate
onsmorintothebrech3mat$10
R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,

Here's the situation...
herstesituashun


The Exeter is currently at Nav 1...



You'll head straight for her, and help in her defense.



She's under attack by at least four Dralthi...


1,18,
...apparantly led by the Deathstroke, Dakhath.
aparentleledbythedethstrok3dakath


So I want you to get over to that Exeter as fast as you can.
soiwanutogetovrtothateckseterasfasasucan
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

If you're intercepted, simply evade and proceed to Nav 1.
ifyurintrcepted3simpleevadanprocedtonavwon
R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,

You are not to engage any enemy vessels en route, understand?
uarnottoengajanenemevesilsanroot3understan
R81,01,A40,81,01,A30,
1,22,
Aw, colonel, that takes the fun out of it
aw2kernel3thattaksthefunowtofit
410,R81,01,230,81,01,A40,

I understand, sir. No distractions, no delays.
iunerstan3sahr4nodistrakshuns3nodelas
A5,R140,81,01,A30,81,01,

Good. Any last questions?
gud4anelaskwesshuns


All right, then. Let's get out there.
alrit3then4lesgetowtthir


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2,11,
I just spoke to the commander of the destroyer, $C.
ijusspoktothecumandrofthedestroyer3dipstik


Excellent job. He was very impressed.
eckselintjahb5hewasvereimpresed
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Did the best we could, sir. The gunnerson the destroyer get some credit, too.
didthebeswecud3shar5thegunersonthedestroyergetsumcrdit2too
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
1,11,
Did you run into that furry bastard, Dakhath?
didyourunintothatfurebastrd3dakath
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
1,7,
No, sir. If he was out there, I never saw him.
nosahr4ifhewasowtthir3inevrsawhim
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
1,8,
I'll wager 'e turned an' ran when 'e heard we two were on the job
ilwajireturnedanranwhenehirdwetoowironthejahb
R125,81,01,135,81,01,130,81,02,
1,11,
Bloody right, we did. Gave 'im what for, as well.
blooderit3wedid5gavimwhatfor3aswel
RA25,81,01,135,81,01,A30,81,02,
 1,9,
Yes, sir Took him out, too.
yessahr4tookhimowt2too
R125,81,01,135,81,01,130,81,02,
1,10,
I saw him, sir, but he managed to flee intact.
isawhim3sahr3buthemanajedtofleintakt
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Good work, $C.
gudwerk3dipstik
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,
2,18,
Tactical picked up the Exeter's destruction on sensors.
taktikalpikduptheecksetrsdestrukshunonsinsirs
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Every warship we lose costs civilian lives...
evrewarsipwelooscosssivilyunlivs
RA25,81,01,635,81,01,A40,81,02,

...because we won't be able to protect all the refugee transports.
bekaswewonbeabeltoprotekaltherefugetransports
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

I know, sir.
ino3sar
430,81,05,RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,
1,18, 1,18,
At least you managed to take out that rabid fleabag, Dakhath.
atlesumanajdtotakowtthatrabdflebag3dakath
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

That doesn't make up for the Exeter, but it was good work.
thatdosnmakupfortheeckseter4butitwasgudwerk
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Thank you, sir.
tanku2shar
430,81,05,RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,

Well, let's review the mission report.
walp3latsrevutemisnreport
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
20,
You took out $K of the Kilrathi fighters, $C...
yutukowttrekalratefitrs3dipstik

21,
That's no kills for you, $C...
tatsnokalsforyup3dipstik

22,
while Hunter got $L.
wilhuntrgatsavn

23,
and Hunter came up empty.
adhuntrcamapamte

1,24,
The fuzzballs took Hunter out.
tefusbahlstukhuntrowt
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
25,
Be in my office in an hour, $C.
beanmiafasananowr3dipstik
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

That's all, then. Dismissed.
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Seen the news on the trid lately?
senthenoosonthetridlatle
210,R81,02,A35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

Looks like the Kilrathi are startin' to land marines on Toadstool.
looksliktheklrathearstartintolanmareensontodstool
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,81,01,

That's the only habitable world in the Hell's Kitchen system, you know.
thastheonlehabitabulworlinthehelskichinsistim4unow
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,81,01,

If the Kilrathi can push our people off, we're finished here
iftheklrathecnpusarpepulaff4wirfinisdhir
RA35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,81,01,

They ran some footage of the fightin' on the planet...
theyransumfootajofthefitinontheplanit
R81,02,A35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

...and it wasn't pretty.
anitwasntprite
A40,R81,01,635,81,01,630,81,02,

I don't think our boys can keep the Kilrathi off the civilians much longer.
idontinkarboyscankeptheklratheoffthesivilyunsmuslongr
R645,81,01,635,81,01,650,81,02,
3,8,1,8,
Sure is quiet around the rec room these days.
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I was thinkin', mate. There's somethin' we might want to try...
iwastinkin3mait5tersamtinwimitwantutri
R245,81,01,235,81,01,A50,81,02,
3,2,
Iceman, 'ere, tells me tha' the furballs 'ave been plantin' mines around...
niit2ir3telsmitatefarbalsafbinplantinminsarond
145,R81,01,A35,81,01,240,
3,3,
I've 'eard the hairballs 'ave been plantin' mines around the system...
afirdeharbalsafbinplantinminsarondtesistam
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

I was thinkin' we might try to use those mines to our advantage
iwastinkinwemitrituustosminstuaradfantaj
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

If we're dogfightin' near a mine field, why not try to lead 'em into it?
ifwirdagfitiniramanfild3winatrituledemintuit
R81,01,240,81,02,235,

There'll be more of them than there are of us...
terlbemaraftemtanterarafas
R245,81,01,A35,81,01,

...an' if we concentrate on the avoidin' the mines...
anifwicansintraitanafoidintemans
RA30,81,01,235,81,01,A30,81,01,

...while they're thinkin' of shootin' us,
wiltertinkinafsutinas
R81,01,A30,81,01,235,

...they might just run into a few mines by accident
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ah3dipstik3helo
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

Things are looking bad, aren't they?
thinsarlookinbad4arntthey
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
10,3,
I've heard they've begun to plan for the evacuation of this system.
ivehirdtheyvbeguntoplnfortheevakuashunofthissistim
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,

The Kilrathi seem to be everywhere lately...
theklrathesemtobeevrywhirlatle
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and where they're not, they've left their mines behind them
anwhirthirnot3theyvlefthirminsbehinthem
R81,01,A35,81,01,A40,
1,6,
Not to worry, mate Their mines'll blow up their ships as soon as ours.
nottowore3mat4thirminslbloupthirshipsassunasars
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,
1,8,
Hunter thought their mines could be used against them...
huntrthinksthirminscanbeusdaginsthem
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...but I'm not so sure.
butimnotsosur
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I say you can't be too careful when you're flying through a mine field
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Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's all over.
welladesangentlmin4itsalovr


The last refugee transport has leftHell's Kitchen for the Home Worlds...
thelasrefugetransporthaslefhelskichinforthehomworls
RA30,81,01,140,81,01,240,81,01,A40,81,01,

...and we've been ordered to pull out of the Vega Sector.
anwevbinordrdtopulowtofthevegasekter
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

The entire Confederate fleet is falling back to Proxima Centauri...
teentirconfedratfletisfalinbaktoproksimasentarea
R81,01,140,81,01,235,81,01,A30,

...to prepare for the defense of Deneb Sector.
topreparforthefinldefensofdenbsekter
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

I need a volunteer wing to fly a mission that may well be suicide.
inedavoluntirwingtofliamisinthatmawelbesuisid
A10,81,02,R240,81,01,235,81,01,

I won't ask for volunteers until I've briefed you all on the mission.
iwonasforvoluntirsuntilivebrefedualonthemisin
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

Computer, display Psi.
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The Tiger's Claw is currently here.



There's a Kilrathi destroyer -- a Ralari -- near Nav 1, here, and closing.



The Tiger's Claw is headed for her jump point here, at Nav 2.



There are dozens of enemy fighters in the area.
thirardosinsafenemefitrsinthearea
RA40,81,01,A30,81,01,

I need someone to head off the Ralari, and detain or destroy her...
inedsumwontohedafftheralare3andetanardestroyhr
110,A10,210,R81,01,A30,

...while the Claw prepares for her jump.
whiltheclapreparsforherjump
R235,81,01,130,81,01,A40,81,01,

I want to point out that there are no guarantees on this one.
iwantopointowttharthirarnogarantesonthiswon
R235,81,01,130,81,01,A40,81,01,

The Tiger's Claw won't be able to wait for you once she's ready to jump.
thetigrsclawonbeabeltowatforuonsshesredetojump
R130,81,01,A40,81,01,235,81,01,

Whoever volunteers stands a good chance of being left behind...
whoevrvoluntirsstansagudchansofbeinlefbehin
R235,81,01,130,81,01,A40,81,01,

I'll do it, sir. I'll take that chance.
ildoit3shar6iltakthatchans
RA30,81,01,
1,23,
'At's the spirit, mate
atsthespirit4mat
R235,81,01,

Colonel, I want to fly 'is wing.
kernel4iwantoflihiswing
81,01,210,RA30,81,01,

All right, then. It's decided.
alrit3then4itsdesided


This is a very brave gesture. Good luck out there, gentlemen.
thisisavrebravjestir5gudlukowtthir3gentlmen

1,24,
This is a very brave gesture, $R. Good luck out there.
thisisavrebravjestir3shepdip5gudlukowtthir


Squadron dismissed.
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Mission debriefing. $T hours, $D.


1,9,2,9,
$C Glad to have you back on board
dipstik6gladtohavubakonbord


We were able to follow most of your engagements on long-range sensors...
wewirabeltofolomostafyurengajmintsonlonranjsinsirs
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Brilliant flying...absolutely brilliant.
brilyuntfling5absolutlebrilyunt
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

If we'd all flown that well throughout the campaign...
ifwedalflonthatwelthruowtthecampayn
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

...we might not have been chased out of the sector like this.
wemitnotberuninowtofthesekterwitartalsbetwenarlegs
81,01,A30,81,01,610,RA35,81,01,

Thank you, sir. Are we ready for the jump?
thnku3sahr5arweredefortejump
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,130,81,02,

Yes, $R, we should be making the jump any second now...
yes2shepdip4weshudbemakinthejumpaneseconnow
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
0,16,1,16,2,16,




Dammit, $C What are you doing in the hangar?
damit3dipstik6whatarudoininthehangar
R635,81,01,635,81,01,

There's still a wing of Krants plugging the Claw with missiles
thirstilawingofkrantsplugintheclawitmisuls
R635,81,01,635,81,01,

I know, sir. I was just too shot up.
ino3sahr5iwastooshotup
430,81,05,RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,

She would have broken up on me any second.
shewudhavbroknuponmeanesecon
A20,81,05,RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,

It's too late to scramble more fighters to take them out.
itstoolattoskrambulmorfiterstotakthemowt
410,R81,01,A25,81,01,A35,

You better hope the Claw's gunners can hold those hairballs off...
youbeterhoptheclasgunirscanholdthosharbahlsaff
RA25,81,01,A35,81,01,

...because you just bet all our lives on it
bekasyoujusbetalarlivsonit
R635,81,01,635,81,01,

We'll go over your numbers while we wait for it...
welgovaryurnumbrswhilwewatforit
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,
18,
You took out $K of the Kilrathi fighters, $C...
yutukowtsumklrathefiters3dipstik

19,
No kills for you, $C...
tatsnokalsforyup3dipstik

1,22,20,
while Hunter got $L.
wilhuntrgatsavn

21,
and Hunter came up empty.
adhuntrcamapamte

1,22,
The damn fleabags took Hunter out.
tedamflebagstukhuntrowt
R635,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,01,

That's all, then. It's all on the bridge crew from here...
tatsalten5itsuptoothebrijcroofromhir

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The Kilrathi scum have taken Toadstool...
theklratheskumhavtakntodstool
RA35,81,01,625,81,01,A30,81,01,

Just heard the news. They've got complete control of the planet.
jushirdthenoos5theyvgotcampletcontroloftheplanit
R81,02,A35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

Since Planck's Star and Alliance fell, that was our last world in the sector.
sinsplanksstarandaliansfel4thatwasarlasworlinthesekter
R81,01,A35,81,01,A25,81,01,A30,

The order to pull out will have to come soon...
theordrtopulowtwilhavtocumsun
RA35,81,01,A35,81,01,

Damn shame, too. Millions of people dead, dozens of worlds lost...
damsham3too5milyunsofpepulded4dusensafworlslahst
R81,01,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

...just 'cause the Empire of Kilrah can't stand havin' neighbors.
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A10,R635,81,01,630,81,01,
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a3shepdiplooser5bonjewr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

I have heard that the Kilrathi have sent all of their best against us now.
ihavhirdthattheklrathehavsentalafthirbesaganstusnow
R81,01,A35,81,01,A35,81,01,A30,

Only our presence in this system prevents their control of the sector...
onlearpresinsinthissistimpreventsthircontrolofthesektor
425,81,01,RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,

...so we will be facing only their finest pilots from now on.
sowewillbefasinonlethirfinespilotsfromnowan
R145,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

I have been reading the records of their leading aces...
Ihavbinredintherecordsofthirledingases
R81,01,A30,81,02,A35,
1,6,
To date, Dakhath Deathstroke has destroyed 86 of our starships and fighters.
todat3dakthdethstrokhasdestroyedatesiksofarstarsipsanfiters
130,R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,
0,7,
Bhurak Starkiller has defeated 64 of our best pilots.
burakstarkilerhasdefetedsiksteforofarbespilots
R435,81,01,A35,81,01,
3,8,
The Baron Bakhtosh Redclaw has 75 kills to his credit.
thebarinbaktashredclahassevintefivkilstohiscrdit
R81,01,A45,81,01,A35,
2,10,
And Khajja the Fang leads the Empire of Kilrah with 99 victories.
ankajathefangleadstheimpirofkilrawitninteninviktores
R235,81,01,A35,81,01,

Mon dieu, I hope that none of us will be his hundredth
mandew4ihopthatnunafuswilbehishundreth
520,R81,01,A25,81,01,A35,



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ok3lad3irekonthisfitsjusabowtovr
RA45,81,01,A35,81,01,A40,81,02,

What a bloody disappointment it is, too...
watabloodedisapointmintitis2too
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,
10,5,
I spent me entire bloody life fightin' the Kilrathi...
ispentmeintirbloodeliffitintheklrathe
R645,81,01,A35,81,01,A50,81,02,

...and now they chase us 'ome, with our tails between our legs
annowtheychasushom4witartalsbetwenarlegs
R81,01,A35,81,01,A30,81,02,

Bloody damn shame, 'at's what it is...
bloodysdamsham4atswhatitis
R445,81,01,435,81,01,450,81,01,