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X-WING ALLIANCE - Mission Guide (version 1.14)


Written by Tim Wuyts (April 23th - May 5th, 1999)       E-mail: tim.wuyts@planetinternet.be

The author is also the webmaster of The Cheat Empire: http://home.planetinternet.be/~twuyts where you can always find the latest cheats & walkthroughs for PC Games.
(Copyright notice at the bottom)

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* Introduction
* Updates
* Combat Simulator
* PROLOGUE: Family Business
- Mission 1: Aeron's Lesson: Transport Operations
- Mission 2: Emon's Lesson: Weapons
- Mission 3: Aeron's Error: Data Recovery
- Mission 4: Sticking it to the Viraxos: Covert Delivery
- Mission 5: Black Market Bacta: Cargo Transfer
- Mission 6: Rebel Rendezvous: Aid to the Alliance
- Mission 7: Nowhere to go?: Escape Imperial Attack
* Joining the Rebellion
- Mission 1: Deep Space Strike Evaluation
- Mission 2: Starfighter Superiority Evaluation
* BATTLE 1: Clearing the Way
- Mission 1: Convoy Attack
- Mission 2: Rescue Uncle Antan (Family mission)
- Mission 3: Reconnaissance of Imperial Task Force
- Mission 4: Rescue Echo Base Prisoners
- Mission 5: Recover Imperial Probe (Family mission)
- Mission 6: Stop Resupply of ISD Corrupter
- Mission 7: Destroy Imperial Sensor Net
* BATTLE 2: Secret Weapons of the Empire
- Mission 1: Flight Staff Transfer
- Mission 2: Ensnare Imperial Prototypes
- Mission 3: Kill K'Armyn Viraxo (Family mission)
- Mission 4: Raid Production Facility
- Mission 5: Defend CRS Liberty
- Mission 6: Destroy Imperial Research Facility
* BATTLE 3: Over the Fence
- Mission 1: Liberate Slave Convoy
- Mission 2: Supply Rebels with Warheads (Family mission)
- Mission 3: Recon Imperial Research Facility
- Mission 4: Investigate Imperial Communications Array
- Mission 5: Plant Listening Device (Family mission)
- Mission 6: Rendezvous with defector
- Mission 7: Scramble!
* BATTLE 4: The Bothan Connection
- Mission 1: Shipment to Mining Colony (Family mission)
- Mission 2: Reconnaissance of Imperial Convoy
- Mission 3: Mining Colony Under Siege: Rescue Aeron (Family mission)
- Mission 4: Capture the Freighter Suprosa
- Mission 5: Abandon Rebel Base at Kothlis
- Mission 6: Protect Imperial Computer
* BATTLE 5: Mustering the Fleet
- Mission 1: Protect Alliance-Smuggler Meeting
- Mission 2: Attack Imperial Convoy
- Mission 3: Break Emon Out of Brig (Family mission)
- Mission 4: Protect Smuggler Retreat
- Mission 5: Rescue Smugglers
- Mission 6: Recover Family Data Core (Family mission)
- Mission 7: Attack Pirate Base
* BATTLE 6: The Darkest Hour
- Mission 1: Meet with Bothan Delegation
- Mission 2: Locate Mercenary Base (Family mission)
- Mission 3: Raid Mercenary Base
- Mission 4: Rescue Bothan Spies
- Mission 5: Steal Imperial Shuttle
- Mission 6: Escort Rebel Fleet
- Mission 7: Family Reunion (Family mission)
* BATTLE 7: The Battle of Endor
- Mission 1: Battle of Endor
- Mission 2: That Thing's Operational
- Mission 3: The Shield is Down
- Mission 4: Death Star Tunnel Run
* Abbreviations Reference
- Armament
- Containers
- Droids
- Freighters
- Mines
- Platforms
- Satellites
- Starfighters
- Starships
- Transporters
- Utility Vehicles
* Legal Notice

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Introduction
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Looks like 1999 is going to be a great Star Wars year.  Not only will the new movie be released soon, there are also a pile of Star Wars games to be released.  X-Wing Alliance is one of these games  and it does again: great atmospere, improved graphics, stunning FMV sequences ... in short: a great game.

This is a mission guide and it will give you an overview of the missions you have to fly, including a highlight on the specific difficulties of the missions and some tips.  I'm not going to ramble about tactics and how to fly ... that's something you'll have to learn for yourself (or maybe you can use the force).

If you are having some difficulties with the abbreviations I sometimes use in the opponents topic, I suggest you check out the reference section at the bottom of the guide!

Note: I played the whole game (version 1.0) at medium difficulty, so there might be some small differences between the descriptions I give here and the missions you play at easy or hard difficulty. I also noticed that their might be differences in the gameplay as you install an upgrade (cfr. battle 7, mission 2).
Also, keep in mind that the bonus points mentioned might defer too, but in general, I urge you to try to get as much bonus points as you possibly can (usually by destroying extra ships, a squadron of fighters, but also by rescueing certain ships).


Updates
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Version 1.01 - First revision, corrections made where necessary (june 1st, 1999)
Version 1.02 - Addition made to Battle 7, mission 2; minor changes here and there (june 15th, 1999)
Version 1.10 - Addition problems destroying the power core
Alternative way to complete Battle 6, mission 5; minor changes here and there (june 29th, 1999)
Version 1.11 - Minor addition to "problems destroying the power core" (july 9th, 1999)
Version 1.12 - Added bonus point for battle 5, mission 2 (Special thanks to João Saraiva) (november 13th, 1999)
Version 1.13 - Minor correction for prologue, mission 1 (Special thanks to Jason Gordon) (january 4th, 2000)
Version 1.14 - Minor correction for prologue, mission 2 (Special thanks to Eden Tan) (january 18th, 2000)

Combat Simulator
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This option is there for MP games but is also an excellent way to familiarize yourself with some of the crafts you'll be flying and therefore a must-do for rookies.
For the veterans among us: it's an excellent way to polish up your piloting skills (mine were getting quite rusty).
Furthermore, you can increase your pilot rating by flying either previous missions or quick skirmishes.


PROLOGUE: Family Business
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Mission 1: Aeron's Lesson: Transport Operations
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* Craft: Corellian YT-1300 Transport
Shield Rating: 120 SBD
Hull Rating  :  76  RU

* Mission Objectives:
Pick up cargo cannister Xi1
Pick up cargo cannister Xi2
C/C Xi1 delivered to Harlequin Station
C/C Xi2 delivered to Harlequin Station
Force Viraxo Thung to depart
Coolant: Picked up by Aeron
Fuel Cells: Picked up by Ace
Coolant: Delivered to Azzameen Home Base
Fuel Cells: Delivered to Azzameen Home Base

* Bonus Points:
(150) Inspect PES Enkidu
(150) Inspect PES Gilgamesh

* Opponents:
2 Viraxo PES (retreat when attacked)

* Difficulties: None

* Tips: None

* Mission Souvenir: Key to Harlequin Station


Mission 2: Emon's Lesson: Weapons
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* Craft: Corellian YT-1300 Transport
Shield Rating: 120 SBD
Hull Rating  :  76  RU

* Mission Objectives:
Gold Drones: Destroyed
Red Drones: Destroyed
Junk Containers: All Destroyed
Follow Emon to Dunari's Casino
FRS Andresta: Leave Dunari's in one piece
CORT Sabra: Leave Dunari's in one piece

* Bonus Points:
(10) Points per destroyed ship
(100) Points for inspecting Boba Fett's Slave One

* Opponents:
2 Viraxo Razor Fighters

* Difficulties: None

* Tips: None

* Mission Souvenir: Drink Chit from Dunari's Casino


Mission 3: Aeron's Error: Data Recovery
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* Craft: Corellian YT-1300 Transport
Shield Rating: 120 SBD
Hull Rating  :  76  RU

* Mission Objectives:
Cargo Area 1: All Containers Inspected
Cargo Area 2: All Containers Inspected
Cargo Area 3: All Containers Inspected
Raider: Force Release of Stolen Cargo
PES: Enkidu withdrew

* Bonus Points:
(50) Points per destroyed fighter
(500) Points for destroying theft transports?

* Opponents:
CARG Raider
2 Viraxo Razor Fighters
Viraxo PES Enkidu (enters hyperspace when attacked)

* Difficulties:
None really, maybe intercepting the CARG Raider in time?

* Tips:
You don't have to repel the cargo raider, you can also kill him ... which is much easier if you ask me.  Make sure you first target and take out the RzR/F's before heading toward the
PES.  They pose the greatest threat in this mission, but shouldn't give you a hard time.

Keep in mind that there is an error in the mission if you are playing version 1.0.  The game