X-Wing Alliance Battle 8: A Family Affair (Part 1)

Mission Briefings

No briefings as yet, these will have to do.  Please read only the briefing for the mission you're about to fly, as reading the others before you get to them will most definately spoil the suprises in store.

Mission 1 - Attack On VSD's Near Saharmi

It has come to our attention that two Imperial Victory Class Star Destoyers are being serviced and upgraded at a research and development base in the outskirts of the Valerian system, near to a planet known as Saharimi.  Shadowfire Squadron has been tasked with flying space superiority for the strike operation that has been mounted against this target, which is felt so good an opportunity that  the Millenium Falcon itself will fly cover for the operation. 

Mission 2 - Dunari's Tip-Off

Your family has recieved word from Dunari that he has some information regarding your Uncle Antan.  Unfortunately, both Emon and Aeron are busy with other tasks, and as Shadowfire Squadron is on leave following the successful raid on the VSD's Maul and Imajica, it has fallen to you to investigate the matter.  You will travel to Dunari's casino and dock, where hopefully you will be given news regarding the fate of your traitorous kinsman.

Mission 3 - Rendezvous With CRS Defiance

In order to reinforce our efforts in this sector, the CRS Defiance has been sent to provide us with vital commodities, such as food, extra Starship and Starfighter parts, and also some new pilots, fresh from the academy.

We have also heard, in a short message from the Defiance that they are being chased by an unkown force of Imperials.

To facilitate the Defiance's escape, Shadowfire Squadron will make the jump to the Defiance's approximate position, then cover the Defiance and its attendant fleet until it can escape into hyperspace.

Mission 4 - Convoy Attack In The Fis System

We will be joining Ace, Champion and the legendary Rogue Squadrons in a convoy strike in the  Fis System.  This mission is classified Top Secret, since there is a large imperial fleet base nearby.  If the Empire were to learn we are coming we would surely be defeated.  The convoy is apparently being escorted by a large force of pirates called the Vibroblades.  We will strike at the convoy as it arrives in the Fis System Customs Checkpoint.  First inspect, then destroy the convoy.  Be prepared for any escorts the convoy might have.  Good luck and may the force be with you.

Mission 5 - Diversionary Tactics

Aeron, through her slicing, has discovered evidence of a Cruiser liner manifest that may have had Uncle Antan's name on it.  She plans to take this item by force from the Liner on which it is allegedly stored, as it is currently docked at an Imperial station, named Uniokuin 1.  Unfortunately, this station is well-defended, and with Emon still tied up at the family home, Aeron has asked you to provide a distraction so she can get the job done with a minimum of resistance.  

This distraction will take the form of a strike on the nearest station to Uniokuin 1, a deep space cargo station known as Farpoint.  You have been tasked with destroying all of the station's cargo, and it's 24 - fighter TIE compliment.  This will hopefully cause Uniokuin 1 to send reinforcements to Farpoint, thus reducing the defences that Aeron will have to deal with.

This will not be an easy mission, and despite all the dead-ends regarding your Uncle Antan, you are determined to go to any lengths to find him and take your revenge.