Title:		 TIE Fighter: Arms Race
Missions:	 4
Medal:		 Medal of Destiny
Authors:	 David Wessman and David Maxwell of Peregrine Software.

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Briefings:
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Mission 1:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"The TIE Advanced, after much delay, has finally reached the frontline units and has begun to see action against the Rebellion. Admiral Zaarin's team has continued working on improving the TIE series of starfighters and has built prototypes of a radically redesigned TIE.
Six prototypes of this newest TIE starfighter designated the TIE Defender are to be taken to the Emperor at Coruscant for his personal review.  Your task is to ensure the safety of the loading operation."


Mission 2:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"The TIE Defender prototypes are being transported to Coruscant.  They were picked up at Zaarin's research facility by three Cargo Ferries.  At the rendezvous point near Vinzen Neela 5 the prototypes will be transferred to a more heavily defended craft, the Escort Carrier Hininbirg.  Your primary goal is to thwart the Rebel ambush during this transfer operation."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"The Emperor is disturbed by the security breach at Zaarin's research facility.  You must gather evidence on who is behind the leak. Inspect any Rebel starships for clues on how the Rebels discovered this rendezvous was taking place."


Mission 3:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"To protect the delivery of critical supplies to Zaarin's research platform."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"You have served the Emperor well.  Your loyalty will be rewarded. Continue to do your duty."


Mission 4:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Our objective in this mission is to make an example of Galactic Electronics.  For trading with the enemy, the corporation's assets are to be seized by the Empire. 
Our task is to take over the research platform where they developed the Mag Pulse technology which they sold to the Rebels.

The research platform is well armed and has hangar facilities for an entire squadron of Z-95 Headhunters.  They shouldn't cause you too much trouble.  Use a single missile on each to rapidly clear them away. Assault Transport group Omega will enter after you've had three minutes to punch through the platform's fighter defenses."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Assist with the capture of any craft fleeing from the research facility.  Protect our Assault Transports as they board and capture the base personnel.  Also, be alert for an opportunity to disable a Rebel craft carrying the Mag Pulse technology."


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Debriefings:
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Mission 1:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"You and your wingmen intercepted the Rebel raiders and prevented them from stopping the loading operation.  The prototypes are safely on their way to the Emperor on Coruscant."


Mission 2:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"You disrupted the Rebels attempted ambush and ensured that ESC Hininbirg received the TIE Defender prototypes.  The Hininbirg will deliver the new fighters to Coruscant for the Emperor's inspection."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"You faithfully followed your orders by inspecting the Corvettes.  We are analysing the results."


Mission 3:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"We prevented another Rebel raid and thwarted their attempt to capture the convoy."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"You helped capture one of the Rebel's B-wings with their new weapon.  It is a homing warhead that appears to disable only the weapon systems of the target craft."


Mission 4:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"We demonstrated the folly of working in opposition to the stated aims of the Empire.  Selling weapons to our enemies is an intolerable act of treason.  The punishment is death!
Now, some good news for you! You have been selected to receive advanced combat training in the new TIE Defender.  Report to the Combat Chamber and select the TIE Defender missions."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"You helped us capture another Rebel starfighter equipped with the Mag Pulse weapon."


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Mission Hints:
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Mission 1:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Take out the B-wings first. Use your missiles in dual fire mode to kill them as quickly as possible. Use the "assign current target to wingmen" order to make sure that any B-wing you aren't personally attacking is at least forced out of its torpedo run."


Mission 2:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Attack the Corvettes first. As you close on the minelaying Corvettes, fire a pair of missiles at each laser turret.  Order your wingmen to go after the X-wings while you finish off the Corvettes. Take out mines while you make firing passes on the Corvettes."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Inspect the two Corvettes before they finish their minelaying operation and hyperspace out of the area."


Mission 3:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Rendezvous with the convoy as quickly as you can.  Order your wingmen to engage the X-wings as soon as they arrive.  Switch to dual fire missiles and rapidly take out one or two B-wings.  Now take out the Rebel Assault Transports. Return your attention to the B-wings.  When they are all eliminated, you can help finish off the X-wings."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"When you intercept the B-wings, remember to disable one or two rather than destroy them all.
When the A-wings arrive, disengage from the X-wings and go after the A-wings.  They will try to destroy any B-wings you have disabled for capture."


Mission 4:
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FLIGHT OFFICER:
"Use your missiles to quickly take out at least six of the Z-95 Headhunters.  Since your wingmen will usually go after the #1 craft of each enemy flight group, you should target the #2 and proceed through your target list.
Place the Transport and Shuttle in memory and watch for the message that the Transport has finished docking.  Be sure to be close by when this happens so you can disable it quickly.  Now target the Shuttle and disable it. The Corellian Transport will launch from the platform now and you can intercept and disable it.
Go back to killing Z-95 Headhunters.  When they're all gone, lend assistance to the Assault Transports trying to disable the platform."

DARK BROTHERHOOD:
"Watch for the arrival of the Rebels soon after the capture operations begin.  Try to take out a couple of the Y-wings quickly, then disable one or two of the remainder.  It helps to have saved some missiles."