TIE-F 249: TIE Fighter: Demonstration
Battle Information
Golden tugs 2005: best TIE free mission of 2004
Battle Reviews
5
AD Locke Setzer
Reviewer's rating profile
2023-06-06
On the merits of the mission itself, it's likely more of a 2 or 3, depending on how you rank harmless, fairly simple and relatively easy missions. However! This is a replication of the TIE Fighter demo - one I absolutely adored and played the heck out of many, many times. It's a perfect replica, and for that I must give it the highest marks, even if only because it let me relive those fond memories of playing the heck out of that demo.
5
GN Mark Schueler
Reviewer's rating profile
2010-07-02
I have to disagree with the others here. Ender reproduced the mission in as close to the original format as he could manage - the TIE demo was in fact an upgraded version of X-Wing, lacking many features in the original TIE game. He's done a great job with what he had available.
0
HA Anahorn Dempsey
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2007-10-04
What can I say? A shining example of how NOT to use global goals...
3
CPT Viper
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2007-03-19
Good Mission not too hard , well put together. A little long to finish all goals but all in all a good mission to test endurance and your T/F Skills.
0
LC Tempest
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2007-02-23
I agree with Gunman on this one. I'm all for nostalgia, but this mission is CRAP. It's not even because of the endless waves of A-Wings (I actually enjoyed the challenge), but the whole mission makes no sense at all. First you destroy a defenseless heap of rebel stuff and then, they send the strangest reinforcements... an Y-Wing here, an X-Wing there, but no organized counterattack. The weirdest thing is the freighters and shuttles popping up and then just sitting there, what the hell's the point of that? The mission is also far too long and boring until you've blown everything to dust. This mission might be a classic and all, but it's also one of the worst missions I've ever seen. Why did you have to bring it back, oh why? :P
3
FA Marcin Szydlowski
Reviewer's rating profile
2005-12-12
Well, mission is damn easy, but idea is pretty cool. However, entire base is standing still, no tugs or TRNs to repair fighters. Also. A-Ws Rogue arrive one by one, that's really annoying. With a few changes it could be a lot better.
4
FA Viper Pred
Reviewer's rating profile
2005-12-07
OMG... This mission is an outstanding example, why flying a shieldless T/F against A/Ws with Missiles is frustrating. Still, after reflying it several times (SSL 2005 playoffs), I really start to even LIKE this one... Still, there could be at least few A/Ws less...
3
LT Tirna Q'jira
Reviewer's rating profile
2005-04-05
Considering that this is the TIE Fighter demo mission, I thought it was interesting. The A-wings were really easy, but believe me, they get harder. This level has to probably be played several times to be fully appreciated, as the craft get harder as you get deeper into the mission. I made it past the primary and secondary goals only to be shot down by an A-wing with their missile. That seems to perpetually spell death for a TIE Fighter. :P I recommend it. It's official Star Wars canon!
0
COL Rau Aznable
Reviewer's rating profile
2005-01-22
I'm having trouble describing how bad this mission is. Some things just don't deserve to be remembered.
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High Scores
| Mission: | 94,072 | LC Tempest |
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Top Ten
(of available records)
| 1 | 91,696 | HA Daniel Bonini | 2004-10-31 |
| 2 | 71,442 | LT Mauler Mithel | 2004-11-16 |
| 3 | 52,770 | AD Gidda | 2005-01-20 |
| 4 | 51,175 | COL Rau Aznable | 2005-01-22 |
| 5 | 34,443 | LC Michael Emrys | 2004-10-31 |
| 6 | 32,079 | AD Locke Setzer | 2023-06-06 |
| 7 | 28,727 | LC Savageaz | 2004-11-27 |
| 8 | 26,608 | CPT Von Predator | 2004-10-31 |
| 9 | 25,874 | CM Roulex | 2004-10-20 |
| 10 | 24,127 | CM Ranj'e Lilos | 2004-10-20 |
Battle Completion Statistics
This battle has been flown by 64 pilots a total of 68 times.
GN Abel Malik - 2004-10-06
AD Apophis Kuma - 2004-11-24
LC Big Poppa K - 2004-11-16
LCM Blenheim - 2005-05-29
HA Daniel Bonini - 2004-10-31
CPT Dweezil - 2004-11-02
GN Elwood the Brave - 2019-07-17
AD Gidda - 2005-01-20
GN Golbez Harvey - 2005-03-23
MAJ Hermann - 2005-01-25
CPT Ibram Gaunt - 2005-01-21
FA John T. Clark - 2013-10-13
CM Kahooli - 2005-04-12
MAJ KEBLAOMEGA - 2024-07-27
MAJ Landon Cruise - 2014-03-28
AD Locke Setzer - 2 times, last on 2023-06-06
CPT LQC-75-3 - 2021-11-09
GN Mark Schueler - 4 times, last on 2020-04-22
LT Mauler Mithel - 2004-11-16
LC Michael Emrys - 2004-10-31
RA Nutrientman - 2004-11-14
HA Pete Mitchell - 2020-08-25
CM Ranj'e Lilos - 2004-10-20
COL Rau Aznable - 2005-01-22
CM Roulex - 2004-10-20
LC Savageaz - 2004-11-27
COL Torres - 2005-02-05
LT Total Darkness - 2005-06-11
CPT Von Predator - 2004-10-31
MAJ Wolve Excelsior Berkana - 2022-08-18
COL Zystem Fryar - 2004-10-10
Tie Fighter (SP) Mission Title: TIE Fighter: Demonstration Missions: 1 Author: SCO-TCT-TCS-PROF/FA Ender mBind/CS-10/SSSD Sovereign (mindb_ender@hotmail.com) Storyline: David Wessman and David Maxwell of Peregrine Software. Game Platform: TIE Fighter (all versions) Ships: TIE Fighter Difficulty: Tricky THESE LEVELS ARE NOT MADE, DISTRIBUTED, OR SUPPORTED BY LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY. ELEMENTS TM & (c) LUCASARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY. Required patches ---------------- * none Installation instructions -------------------------- 1] Double click the .EHM file, the EH Battle Launcher will install the battle 2] Check the Misc folder in your TIE95 one for additional material like patches, sounds etc. 3] Press the TIE Fighter button on the EHBL to start the game 4] Create a new pilot and fly the first battle Description ----------- This mission is the elusive "TIE Demo" mission, that was part of the flyable demo of TIE Fighter and is in fact the first TIE mission ever made, but also in storyline: It happens just before the first mission of Battle 1 (and the Battle of Hoth) and is Mareek Stele's first actual combat mission. All official TIE Fighter missions are part of the Emperor's Hammer History and this would be the earliest bit. The Demo actually uses a mix between the X-Wing and the TIE Fighter mission formats: It has the 48 possible flightgroups of TIE, but like X-Wing it has no included briefing and it uses a craft slotlist that is closer to that of X-Wing as well - also only using craft that are in X-Wing: this means this mission can be flown in any TIE version because they all have more craft types. Using hex editting I've ported the demo mission completely to the final TIE Fighter mission format. To finish it off I've added a full modern day animated briefing (the demo doesn't have one). Besides the briefing this is a complete port, with all the same craft on the same locations doing the same things. Giving you all the chance to play it (again) in better quality (TIECD/95). For the Glory of the Empire! NOTE ------------------- This mission should work for all versions of TIE Fighter. DO NOT VIEW OR EDIT THIS MISSION WITH TIE FIGHTER MISSION EDITORS! (They all have a bug in orders that I had to fix using a Hexeditor)SCO-TCT-TCS-PROF/FA Ender mBind/CS-10/SSSD Sovereign GSx2/SSx7/BSx4/PCx7/ISMx16/MoI/MoT-32rh-51gh-6bh/IS-1SR-2GR-1PR/LoC-TS-Rx1/DFC-Rx1/CoS/CoE/CoL/CoB/LoAx2/OV-3E [CNTR] {IWATS-AIM-GFX-ICQ-IIC/1/2/3-JS-M/1/2-OPT-SM/2-TM-TT-XAM-XTM/1/2-XTT}
MISSION LOG:
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We are all tremendously excited about the upcoming attack.
The Rebels main base has been discovered on the ice planet Hoth. A
huge assault force is being sent to destroy it. Our role will be
to support the attack by preparing an ambush for any Rebels that
manage to escape their doom on Hoth. We are being sent to the
Remitik system to destroy a small repair yard there and wait for
the Rebel vermin to bolt from their holes.
Our starfighters are to be launched from Assassin-class
Corvettes because all of the large capital ships in the sector are
being used at Hoth. This will be my first real combat mission as
a TIE Fighter pilot. No more simulators!
To the glory of the Empire!
MISSION BRIEFING:
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for TIE Fighter Group Alpha
Your flight will be responsible for eliminating any opposition
at the Rebel repair yard near Remitik. In the absence of any
active defense you will assist in the destruction of the repair
yard. This is to prepare for an ambush of any ships escaping
the attack on Hoth. As Rebel ships enter the area you are to
engage and destroy them. Take no prisoners! Good Hunting!
Primary Win Condition:
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Destruction of Rebel repair yard and all disabled craft in the area.
Secondary Win Condition:
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Destruction of all entering Rebel craft except A-wing Rogue.
Bonus Win Condition:
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Destruction of A-wing Rogue.
COCKPIT INSTRUMENTATION:
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Target Tracking Display. The TTD is the main screen at the
bottom of the forward cockpit view. [O, R, T, U and Y keys]
Immediately above it are an Engine Power Percentage Indicator,
three Threat Warning Lights (duplicated above the gunsight's targeting
box) and a Speed Indicator.
Above these are the right and left Laser Energy Level indicators.
In the lower left is a Hull Integrity Display.
Along the middle left is the Laser Energy Recharge Rate indicator,
and above it is the Mission Elapsed Time Clock.
Along the right is Engine Energy Level indicator, and above it is
the Flight Recorder Display (on/off light and frames remaining.)
In the upper corners are a Forward (on the left) and Rear (right)
Sensor Display. The dots indicate other craft. They are color coded:
red for Imperial, green for Rebel, and yellow for missiles and torpedoes.
The brightness of the dot is also an indication of the distance (near -
bright, far - faint.) The dot representing whatever is targeted in the TTD
will have white brackets around it.
A BRIEF NOTE ON TACTICS:
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TIE Fighters have no shields! The hull can only withstand a few hits.
Watch out for friendly fire. Although, it is certainly effective to gang up
on a single target to overwhelm it, there is great risk involved. Avoid flying
between a wingman and his target. Keep an eye on the Laser Energy Level,
the brighter green that indicates "turboblast" strength will dissipate quickly
with constant fire. Be sure to set your recharge rate at maximum whenever
you can.
A HINT FOR WINNING THE MISSION:
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Keep an eye out for the Rebel Freighters. They don't stay for long, so you
have to get them quickly.
KEYBOARD COMMANDS:
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Below is a list of the keyboard commands available in this demo
version of TIE FIGHTER.
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COCKPIT VIEW KEYS
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| 7 | | 8 | | 9 |
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Forward Left Forward Forward Right
10 O'clock 12 O'clock 2 O'clock
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| 4 | | 5 | | 6 |
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Over Left Wing Straight Up Over Right Wing
9 O'clock 3 O'clock
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| 1 | | 2 | | 3 |
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Over Left Shoulder Rear View Over Right Shoulder
7 O'clock 6 O'clock 5 O'clock
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| 0 | Toggles between "wing-level" view and 45 degree "high" angle view.
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| . | Toggles between forward cockpit view and forward full-screen view.
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| F3 | or | / | Toggles external camera view mode.
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| | | | Repositions camera viewpoint when in external view mode.
| F4 | or | * | 1. Use the maneuver controls to position viewpoint.
| | | | 2. Use the joystick/mouse buttons to zoom in or out.
------ ----- 3. Press F4 again to regain flight control.
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| CTRL | Toggles between forward view and the Threat Display panel.
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THROTTLE KEYS
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| + | Increase throttle.
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| - | Decrease throttle.
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| \ | Sets throttle to zero power.
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| [ | Sets throttle to 1/3 (one third) power.
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| ] | Sets throttle to 2/3 (two thrids) power.
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| BACKSPACE | Sets throttle to full power.
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COMBAT SYSTEMS
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| F9 | Adjusts laser recharge rate.
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| X | Toggles firing configuration. Switches between single, dual and
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TARGETING SYSTEM
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| U | Selects ship within Target Sight (if any) as current target.
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| R | Selects nearest enemy starfighter as current target.
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| T | Selects next available target.
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| Y | Selects next available target, but in reverse order from the T key.
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| SHIFT F5-F8 | Stores current target as one of four "memorized" targets.
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| F5-F8 | Selects the corresponding "memorized" target as current target.
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
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| SPACEBAR | Approve suggestions from Onboard Computer.
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| SHIFT H | Instructs current target to head home.
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| SHIFT R | Instructs current target to report in.
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| SHIFT E | Instructs current target to take evasive action.
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| SHIFT W | Instructs current target to wait for further orders.
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| SHIFT G | Instructs current target to proceed with its mission.
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| SHIFT C | Instructs wingmen to cover you.
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| SHIFT A | Instructs wingmen to attack current target.
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| SHIFT I | Instructs wingmen to ignore their target.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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| ALT E | Initiate ejection sequence.
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| ALT C | Calibrate joystick.
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| ALT D | Toggles between different levels of detail.
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| ALT M | Toggles music on and off.
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| ALT S | Toggles sound effects on and off.
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| ESCAPE | Exit from flight to slideshow.
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| Q | Exit mission and fly it again.
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