TFTC-IW 3: The Valiant and the Immortal
General Information[edit]
Title: The Valiant and the Immortal
Number of Missions: 5
Original Upload Date: 2024-12-XX
Author: Jagged Fell III & RogueWing
Readme Background[edit]
Some of my favorite stories in the XWA database were written and made by RogueWing. He graciously has given me permission to remaster his battles into TFTC and I have chosen to remaster XWA-IW 7: The Valiant and the Immortal.
This battle tells the story of a rebel who is attacking the Emperor's Hammer. He will one day be faced with a choice to continue to in lawlessness or turn to order. Which will he choose?
Note: In the original you had a choice at the end of mission 4. This caused trouble and only one of the choices is considered cannon and allowed for a High Score submission. Here the choice has been removed. If you want to see the alternate ending please play TFTC-F 9: The Wrong Side.
Script[edit]
Mission 1: Information Raid[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
As part of our job of patrolling this area of space, we need to learn more about it. Escort A-Wing fighters from Talon Squadron on an inspection run of a nearby Emperor's Hammer supply base.
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
Welcome aboard the newly commissioned MC-90 Valiant.
One of our first jobs is to patrol the border between New Republic space and space claimed by the Emperor's Hammer.
We need information, so you will fly with Knight Squadron and escort fighters from Talon Squadron on an inspection run of a nearby base.
The Corvette Derra IV will accompany you for support.
Once all the bases defenses have been inspected, return here for your debriefing.
Good luck.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Derra IV> Form up, guys. Time to head out
<Talon 1> Try to keep up with us, slow pokes!
<Talon 1> Inspecting targets now. Cover us
<Knight 2> Sir, we have fighters launching now
<Knight 1> You are free to engage them. But don't forget Talon
<Grently> Rebel fighters. Leave this system now or be destroyed
<Knight 1> Uhh, sure...why not? We can always disobey our orders
<Knight 1> All defenses inspected. Time to head home
<Knight 1>Talon has been killed. Finish inspecting the targets
<Valiant> Welcome back. Nice job out there!
<Knight 1> We just lost the Derra IV!
<Derra IV> Pilots...be advised, we are picking up new signals…
<Derra IV> Assault Gunboats are heading in your direction
<Knight 1> Copy that, Derra IV. Watch yourselves out there
Victory Briefing[edit]
Lieutenant Conyer Trest climbed out of his X-Wing and looked around the hangar. He noticed the controlled confusion that seemed to be present in every fighter hangar that he had ever been in...not that he had been in very many in his short career.
He had started out as a pilot on the Frigate Glory Rose, but his skills had attracted the attention of someone higher up in command, and now he found himself as a flight leader of an X-Wing squadron stationed aboard the newest ship in the New Republic fleet, the Mon Calamari Cruiser MC-90 Valiant.
This last mission was a copycat of several missions they had flown over the last few weeks. Very little was known of this Imperial group, the Emperor's Hammer. So, their A-Wing squadron, Talon, had been doing a lot of recon missions lately. Usually, Knight Squadron went along for fighter cover.
Fortunately, this had been the most dangerous one so far. Most of the time they were able to blaze in, get the information they needed, and hyper out before enemy fighters could scramble against them. Obviously, the Emperor's Hammer was tiring of this game.
After signing off on all the reports that were necessary, he headed towards his quarters. Hopefully, he would have some mail he could read from home...
Mission 2: Rescue Operation[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
One of our bases has been attacked by the Imperial Star Destroyer Immortal. We are heading there now to help with the rescue of the survivors.
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
One of our supply bases has been attacked by the ISDII Immortal from the Emperor's Hammer fleet.
We are heading there now to help with rescue operations.
When we arrive, search the escape pods for survivors so we can launch rescue tugs.
This is not a mission to destroy things...we are here to save people now.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Valiant> Knight 1, check those escape pods for survivors
<Knight 1> Roger, Valiant
<Knight 1> There are survivors here
<Valiant> Copy that. We are launching rescue tugs now
<W'vent> Valiant, we are falling out of orbit. Can you help us?
<Valiant> We're moving into position now to lock tractor beams
<Valiant> Knight 1, we are picking something up on sensors. Head out there and investigate it
<Knight 1> Roger, on my way
<Knight 1> Valiant, we have Imperials out here!
<Valiant>Launching reinforcements now. Don't let them get away!
<Tiger> Rebel craft. Return to your base now
<Knight 1> I don't think so, EH scum!
<Knight 2> Leave some for us, Commander
<Hammer 1> Good. You left some for us
<Knight 1> Valiant, enemy ships have been destroyed
<Valiant> Good work out there. Now, return to the ship
Victory Briefing[edit]
Lieutenant Conyer Trest shook his head free from his helmet.
That had been a decidedly nasty fight. Having launched from the Valiant expecting to participate in rescue operations, he hadn't had any missiles loaded. When they found that small Imperial Taskforce, he had to engage it with only lasers. Fortunately, other fighters from the Valiant had followed him.
"Malik"
He looked over to see his squadron commander calling to his roommate.
"We have an all hands meeting in 15 minutes. Get cleaned up and be there."
"Yes, sir," Abel replied. "Any idea what it's about?"
His commander turned back to face him.
"Yes. The Emperor's Hammer attacked one of our outposts. Now, it's time to retaliate."
Mission 3: Convoy Strike[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
In retaliation for the recent attack on one of our bases, it has been decided to strike back at the Emperor's Hammer. We have located a convoy that is undergoing a replenishment operation. This is a perfect opportunity...
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
It has been decided to make a retaliatory strike against the Emperor's Hammer.
Our recon squadron has brought back information that a small Imperial convoy is undergoing a replenishment operation a few sectors away.
You will fly a B-Wing fighter to destroy this convoy.
We are sending along an escort from one of our X-Wing squadrons to help you deal with their fighters.
Good luck.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Knight 1> Tighten it up guys
<Knight 1> Time to show them why bomber pilots make history
<Invader> Rebel fighters! Launch all fighters!
<Invader> Stand by on the refueling till we deal with this...
<Knight 1> Woohoo!! Scratch one Frigate!
<Knight 1>That's it. Let's head home
Victory Briefing[edit]
Lieutenant Trest stared in shock at the email he had just read.
"Something wrong, Conyer?"
He turned and looked at his roommate, Lieutenant Commander Abel Malik. He found that he couldn't talk, so he just turned the screen so that Abel could read the letter.
After a few moments, his roommate looked up. "Is this some sort of joke? Are they really gonna do this?"
Conyer finally was able to talk. "I'm not sure. I mean, my dad's not like that. There must be some sort of mistake..." He trailed off as he realized the implications of what was happening.
"What should I do?" he asked Abel.
Abel was quiet for a moment before he answered, "I think that right now you need some sleep. After a good night's rest, this may look a little better. And, I know some people. I'll see what I can do to get this straightened out."
Conyer protested, but finally laid down to a fitful night of rest.
After making sure that he was asleep, Abel moved to the comm unit and began to input a very special code.
This code would allow a message to be sent on a disguised signal to his "friends".
What Conyer didn't know yet, was that his "friends" were members of the Emperor's Hammer...
Mission 4: Retribution[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
We have decided to attack an Emperor's Hammer factory that they have set up in a nearby sector. This should make them quite angry...
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
In an effort to antagonize the Emperor's Hammer, it has been decided to make a quick strike at one of their new factories.
Talon Squadron and Knight Squadron will hyper there and eliminate their fighter defense.
If time allows, eliminate the factory as well, although that is not necessary.
Good luck.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Valiant> Good luck guys!
<Ranger 1> Rebels ships have arrived. Engage them!
<Knight 1> Take 'em out!
<Talon 1> They're launching more ships...Interceptors…
Private Message From Ghost 1 Coming In
<Ghost 1> Knight 1, I'm here to offer you a deal
<Knight 1> What kind of deal?
<Ghost 1> We were told you may be interested in defecting
<Ghost 1> I can escort you to our command ship if you agree
<Ghost 1> The option is up to you. Follow me if you want to...
<Talon 1> Time to go...we've done enough damage
What should I do?
<Immortal> Welcome, Knight. We look forward to having you
I hope I made the right decision
<Valiant> LT Trest, land on the Valiant and remain in your cockpit after powering down your fighter. You will be met by guards who will escort you to questioning about the disappearance of your family
Victory Briefing[edit]
Lieutenant Conyer Trest looked around him as he reverted back to realspace. Even now he couldn't believe that he had made that decision.
Was it worth it?
Was it the right thing to do?
He didn't know. All he knew now was that he had to continue playing the cards that life had given him. He didn't know if the Emperor’s Hammer really would accept him after all he had done against their pilots and interests. But they seemed to have welcomed in his family and it looked like the New Republic was about to arrest them all, including him, on trumped up charges, so the Emperor’s Hammer couldn't be any worse than staying with the Valiant.
Mission 5: Results of Your Decisions[edit]
Commander's Briefing[edit]
Based off the mysterious recommendation of a member of the Emperor's Hammer Fleet, you have been given a pardon and conditional commission as a Lieutenant in the Emperor's Hammer Fleet. You are being sent out to aid the Emperor's Hammer in capturing your former ship. This is your best chance to show your loyalty to your new home, don't mess it up.
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Now that the Valiant has fallen for our trap, it's time to capture it...
Tactical Briefing Text[edit]
Thanks to information from Lieutenant Conyer Trest and other sources, we know that the Valiant will soon be making an attack on the Immortal.
We have sent our support ships off so as to seem as if we are under defended.
Once the Valiant arrives, the Interdictor Cruiser Fairchild will arrive and power up her gravity well projectors.
While the Immortal and most of the fighters concentrate on the Valiant’s escort, Falcon Squadron will attempt to disable the Valiant.
Once disabled, we will send a capture team over to take the bridge.
In order for this to work, we will need to destroy all witnesses...including the starfighters.
Good luck.
Radio Messages[edit]
<Immortal> They're here! Launch our fighters...
<Ghost 2> Looks like they've deployed Gravity Disruptors
<Falcon 1> Good..that'll hold them here until our help arrives
<Immortal> The Interdictor Cruiser Fairchild is here...time to trap them
<Fairchild> We're under attack. We could use some help here
<Relentless> I hope you left us some
<Immortal> Barely, you better hurry up and help us take 'em out
<Falcon 1> The Valiant's disabled!
<Immortal> We're launching the Capture Team now
<Destiny>Aaaaaaaaa!
1<Immortal> The Destiny is down. Press the attack!
Victory Briefing[edit]
Lieutenant Conyer Trest looked around the debriefing room. The meeting had not yet begun and many pilots were taking the chance to catch up with some of their comrades, and mourning those that they had lost.
"Trest!"
He heard his name called and turned to look. Shocked, he saw his former roommate, Abel Malik approaching him.
"What are you doing here?" he asked Abel.
Smiling sheepishly, Abel replied, "Well, I'm actually a member of the Emperor's Hammer Strike Force. In particular, I serve in their Infiltrator Wing. When you met me, I was actually undercover, trying to find a way to capture the Valiant."
Something clicked into place. "So, you're the one that sent those fighters to escort me to the Immortal. I wondered how my parents could have arranged things so fast. So, what now?"
Abel motioned him to a nearby seat.
"Actually, I've come to make you an offer. It seems that we now have a slightly used MC-90 on our hands, and we need pilots that are familiar with Rebel ships. I want you to join the Infiltrator Wing and help us with our fight against the New Republic."
Conyer said, "I'll need to think about it, but right now, my inclination is to say yes."
Smiling broadly, Abel stood up. "Good. I'm glad to hear it. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some reports to finish up and it looks like your debriefing is about to start."
