XWA-IW 1: Abyssi Ianua - Gates to Hell
Battle Information
Battle Reviews
5
MAJ Jagged Fell III
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2024-07-25
Great story, good balance to the action, only wish that the shields were set to full at the start of the missions.
5
CPT Vanguard88
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2024-07-06
A solid battle that is well executed, only a few minor issues but nothing game breaking.
4
AD Locke Setzer
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2023-08-02
A great battle for A-Wing enthusiasts! Good use of the craft overall as well, as most missions are tailored made for what the A-Wing does best
5
LCM Nate Towback
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2022-08-24
Nice battle of good length; it scales up in difficulty nicely from 1 to 4 with 5 being a nice way to cap it off and end it. I also liked that they worked in a nice cinematic moment after hypering to another waypoint in mission 4; I think more missions need to deliver story elements where the player gets to see something critical by looking at the right spot when the timing is right. Good variety of fighters to fight against, good mix of objectives in missions. And being tied to an A-wing the whole battle felt thematic as it being your specialization and role within the fleet.
4
CPT Nova Discordia
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2022-08-11
Great selection of mission types, most enjoyable. Mission 5 was hard work through, as the MCRV's were monsters and hard to kill!
5
LC andr3
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2021-11-28
Great battle with spectacular scenery! It is so much fun flying an A-Wing, despite it not being perfectly suited for a bombing mission like mission 5.
4
CPT Wildfire
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2020-09-26
The story and briefings were nicely thought out and presented. Mission 1 was fairly straight forward, zip in and kill some satellites. Mission 2 was crazy and the reason this is not rated a 5. You have to inspect a ton of capital ships, all alone, and not die. It only took me a couple of tries, but wow, it was crazy.
Mission 3 was a struggle for me, but it was a very enjoyable struggle. One massive battle. Quite entertaining. Mission 4 and 5 were a bit easier than 3 and just helped wrap up the story.
4
COL Phalk Sturm
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2020-09-19
A nice battle, well developed with a gripping plot. The A-W is definitely not a nice startfighter when entering a massive capship battle and anyhting else would have been better. Difficulty was above average, but I am a lousy XWA pilot, so I can not judge very well. I had a lot of fun with this one.
4
GN Stryker
Reviewer's rating profile
2020-09-03
I'll start by saying that the A-Wing isn't my favourite IW ship to fly, and that some elements of this campaign would've been easier in an X-Wing. That said, aside from having to watch a friendly base be destroyed before friendly forces showed up, this was an excellent campaign with a compelling story!
4
GN Doyon
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2020-07-27
This battle was well made, without any visible bugs. The storyline is okay, I'm not a big fan of the alphabet fighters, but since it's a IW battle I can't really count this against it. The third mission was tough, but if you follow the orders it's way easier. Good job!
4
LCM Lo Mar
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2020-07-21
A couple of the missions are pretty bare bones, the fleet engagement in 3, though, is pretty awesome. Story's fairly incoherent, but again, mission 3 makes the whole thing worth it.
3
ACO JetMech
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2020-07-16
This was my first foray into the IW series of missions and it was an interesting one at that. I wasn't crazy about flying the A-Wing at first, but it proved to get the job done. I believe it was mission 4, to finish the rebel fleet. That was a tough mission. My flying skills, personally, were not quite up to par, although I can see where it might present a good challenge to a more skilled pilot. All in all this was a good mission. I'm not sure I fully grasp the IW component of it, but it was a good time.
5
SL Zekk Terrik
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2020-03-22
I thought this battle was quite fun! It’s an interesting change of pace to fly Rebel craft for a change. You fly the A Wing for all missions in this battle and, considering that the A wing is the one Rebel craft that I absolutely hate to dog fight, it’s nice to turn the tables for once. I also appreciate the fact that it was rather realistic, as a naval engagement typically starts with a whole hell of a lot of recon followed by multiple small skirmishes, then one huge one that typically decides a battle, and that’s exactly what this was. I know a lot of people hate on it but I love the blow everything to pieces missions, especially when you are in a fast attack craft like an A-wing that is just made for dogfighting. Overall I can find very little to complain about in this battle...job well done by the creator!
4
LT Stryker
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2006-03-29
Loved it, great mission...the only reason I didn't give it a 5 was due to the use of A-Wings in every single mission...
5
CPT Avantar
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2002-06-20
Very good battle. Solid plot, nice briefings and lots of action. I liked it very much, even though I was flying rebel ships ;)
5
LC Dolsar Saris
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2002-06-16
One of the best battles I have ever played. A great storyline, combined with excellent briefings and fast paced action. Definately worth a 5!!
5
CM Furious George
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2002-01-06
All around great battle. Huge dogfights, plus the you vs. the world kindof missions, and a flawless storyline. My only problem was that sometimes there were just too many ships to shoot at and my comp slowed down. :)
5
VA Toran Dan
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2001-02-13
This battle is well designed and it is really funny to fly. Many fighters and big capital ships to destroy, but really tough one.
5
LCM Eric325
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2000-08-24
Well I could say that this mission is a piece of junk, but then I would be yanking the chains of truth. Although long, this battle is challanging and worthy of the time and effort.
5
HA Striker
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2000-06-19
My favorite one... much time spent but it was worth it !
5
CM Var Zoraan
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2000-05-03
Hmmmm...I flew this one two weeks ago and I still remember how cool it was! I really loved it because the missions are hard and it's possible to win.
5
CPT Werdna Elbee
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2000-03-16
How much do I love this battle? Far too much!!!
4
SL Phoenix
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2000-03-13
One of the best battles avaliable! My only complaint is that you are stuck with the A-Wing for the entire battle
4
CM Banger
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2000-03-07
Great Battle, The Battle in the middle would have worked better as a climax at the end
5
CM Jan Schneider
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2000-03-06
A very good Battle! Good storyboard and good missions, although some of them were difficult!
4
COL Raith Sienar
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2000-03-04
Very good Battle! Has great plot that is implemented well.
Battle Bug Reports
2024-07-06
Mission 5: chaff appears twice in the hangar menu.
2024-07-06
Throughout: numerous typos, too many to identify them all.
Missions 3-5: all craft including capital ships are on IW radio, including the asteroids and nav buoys.
High Scores
| Battle Total: | 59,231 | COL Deimos | |
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| Mission 1: | 6,928 | COL Deimos | |
| Mission 2: | 16,167 | COL Deimos | |
| Mission 3: | 25,751 | CPT Vanguard88 | 2024-07-06 |
| Mission 4: | 6,719 | CPT Vanguard88 | 2024-07-06 |
| Mission 5: | 6,130 | CPT Vanguard88 | 2024-07-06 |
Top Ten
(of available records)
| 1 | 59,231 | COL Deimos | 2004-08-19 |
| 2 | 43,746 | CPT Vanguard88 | 2024-07-06 |
| 3 | 38,864 | LC Tygra Shadowclaw | 2003-08-30 |
| 4 | 31,824 | CM Xanatos Screed | 2003-04-10 |
| 5 | 31,130 | LCM Artur Knight | 2003-01-11 |
| 6 | 25,961 | GN Aardvark | 2022-08-15 |
| 7 | 25,298 | CM BlackHellKnight | 2002-08-21 |
| 8 | 23,922 | MAJ Jedgar | 2020-11-07 |
| 9 | 23,513 | LC Chris Cox | 2003-10-25 |
| 10 | 21,049 | GN Aardvark | 2022-03-06 |
Battle Completion Statistics
This battle has been flown by 444 pilots a total of 466 times.
GN Aardvark - 2 times, last on 2022-08-15
CPT Alexi Stukov - 2003-12-23
CPT Alimet - 2003-01-21
HA Anahorn Dempsey - 4 times, last on 2015-12-20
LC andr3 - 2 times, last on 2022-08-07
CM Andrelious J. Inahj - 2004-08-05
COL Andrijas - 2003-10-18
CM Andros Rok - 2003-08-05
COL Archangel - 2003-07-11
LC Archon - 2002-11-17
CM Armagon - 2002-08-21
LCM Artur Knight - 2003-01-11
LCM Beignet - 2003-08-13
CM Billy Taldrya - 2003-05-17
CM BlackHellKnight - 2002-08-21
CM Brenn Tantor - 2002-08-26
LT Bryan Marshall - 2003-07-23
CM Cabbel - 2002-09-08
LT Cauldron Hawke - 2004-06-02
LC Chris Cox - 2003-10-25
VA Colo Delste - 2 times, last on 2022-03-03
GN Coranel Both - 2022-10-30
COL CrimsonFury - 2003-02-11
CPT Cupcake - 2021-11-01
LC Curtis - 2002-09-03
CM Dash Rendar - 2002-12-25
CM Dathka Graush - 2022-10-02
COL Davi Anthol - 2003-02-17
COL Deimos - 2004-08-19
LCM Dougal Ceallaigh - 2020-10-25
GN Doyon - 2020-07-27
CPT Draiff Stryker - 2003-08-18
LCM Dufar Jabar - 2003-01-12
GN Dunta Polo - 2009-07-06
GN Earnim Branet - 2004-08-02
LT Egzekutor - 2003-08-27
CM El Guapo - 2004-09-21
CM Epicedion - 2020-09-28
MAJ Eugene - 2003-09-28
CPT EXE - 2005-05-30
MAJ Frankie - 2003-03-31
CPT Frenchie6 - 2 times, last on 2020-09-18
CPT Gian Webb - 2023-09-01
LC Girth Snail - 2003-01-05
LCM Gregor MacDonald - 2003-10-16
CM Grzmot - 2002-08-24
MAJ Gustan - 2020-08-01
MAJ Habu - 2024-09-19
MAJ Hermann - 2 times, last on 2020-09-06
FA Howlader - 2010-03-01
CPT Ibram Gaunt - 2003-01-06
COL Ixion Deathbringer - 2003-07-30
MAJ Jagged Fell III - 2 times, last on 2024-07-25
GN Jarek La’an - 2003-07-27
MAJ Jaxx Nassin - 2022-03-10
CPT Jayden Halcorr - 2023-06-12
MAJ Jedgar - 2 times, last on 2020-11-07
COL Jer Stryker - 2003-01-14
ACO JetMech - 2020-07-16
COL Joey C - 2002-12-15
LCM Josef Hassan - 2004-10-31
COL Justin - 2003-04-01
CPT Kael Malahk - 2003-03-02
LCM Kat Lyons - 2003-02-09
MAJ Kazraran - 2 times, last on 2022-02-19
MAJ KEBLAOMEGA - 2022-02-20
MAJ Keiran Laserlight - 2003-07-07
SL Ketan-Shej - 2004-06-17
LT Korbane Ashoka - 2002-09-06
CPT Krayt - 2002-08-28
CPT Kyral Retsam - 2003-08-04
LT Lance Menu - 2003-09-11
COL Lenvik - 2003-08-20
CM Leofric - 2 times, last on 2023-01-07
LCM Lo Mar - 2020-07-21
AD Locke Setzer - 2 times, last on 2024-09-16
CPT Maiko Spince - 2003-03-18
CPT Marc Kendoran - 2003-04-01
MAJ Morgoth - 2022-02-24
LCM Nate Towback - 2022-08-24
LCM Nathaniel Tremayne - 2003-01-09
COL NiksaVel - 2 times, last on 2020-11-12
LC Nile Rosenau - 2 times, last on 2019-05-07
CPT Nova Discordia - 2022-08-11
MAJ Nuno - 2003-05-16
COL Nurel Turr - 2004-09-17
COL Phalk Sturm - 2 times, last on 2022-03-08
COL Phantom - 2003-06-13
FA Pickled Yoda - 2002-11-29
MAJ Ponda Jarret - 2004-05-31
MAJ Praetorian - 2003-01-27
CPT Psyko Prefect - 2003-08-11
LC randyrumrnr - 2020-07-26
CPT Red Fox - 2003-08-05
CM Renoshi Bespin - 2003-01-10
LCM Rhace - 2014-04-27
CM Rico Stone - 2002-12-08
LCM Rollins - 2003-06-28
MAJ Ryan Chi'Cath - 2003-05-25
LCM Ryke - 2003-06-16
CM Sabbath - 2002-11-16
MAJ Sandor Clegane - 2005-06-01
GN Sasquatch - 2003-08-04
LC Savageaz - 2004-10-26
CPT Serge Broskopf - 2002-08-21
LC Seth Crimson - 2002-08-26
COL Shae Kitane - 2002-12-17
GN Silwar Naiilo - 2020-09-19
LC SkyShadow - 2022-02-25
CPT SL8c8 - 2020-07-11
VA Starrett - 2002-08-26
CM Steve Sunrider - 2003-04-18
GN Stryker - 2020-09-03
CPT Syntroth - 2022-09-22
COL TheBlackxRanger - 3 times, last on 2023-09-14
LT Thomas Kenobi - 2002-09-05
LCM Thomas O'deevs - 2004-07-10
LC Thorn - 2003-01-04
AD TK-2107 - 2002-09-04
LCM TK-8148 - 2002-08-08
CM Todar - 2004-06-01
LC Tolbr - 2003-10-29
FA Tomaas Montte - 2010-04-23
CPT Turel - 2020-10-19
LC Turr Phennir - 2002-09-17
CM Tycho Celchu - 2003-10-29
LC Tygra Shadowclaw - 2003-08-30
CPT Ulath - 2003-03-12
CPT Vanguard88 - 2024-07-06
CPT Viper - 2002-08-06
LCM Vissan - 2003-03-08
COL Vladet Xavier - 2003-02-14
CPT Von Predator - 2004-06-18
CPT Wildfire - 2 times, last on 2022-03-10
MAJ Wolve Excelsior Berkana - 2022-06-07
MAJ Wreckage - 2022-02-28
CM Xanatos Screed - 2003-04-10
CM Xeraan Rhazzazor - 2002-12-14
LCM Yilana - 2003-01-08
LT Zacarias - 2003-04-23
SL Zekk Terrik - 4 times, last on 2020-09-01
The Gates Of Hell - Abyssi Ianua
- An Infiltrator Wing XWA Battle -
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How to install this battle ?
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- Double Click on the ".ehm" file or open the desired battle with EHBL.
-Click on the XWA button to start the mission, make sure to use EHBL to create a pilot first.
- Copy the fronttxt.txt file to your XWA directory
- Copy the squad5.cbm and squad6.cbm files into your XWA/Frontres/Tour directory. They are in the "cbms.zip".
Select Abyssi as pilot, and launch the game. "Abyssi Ianua" is set to be the 8th Battle of
the game.
Battle created with AlliED v1.04 (registred version) by
IWTAC/FA Striker (striker@tiecorps.org)
for the Infiltrator wing (http://www.infiltratorwing.org)
The Gates Of Hell - Abyssi Ianua
- An Infiltrator Wing XWA Battle -
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The Empire is not careless about the location of its strongholds and bases. They are invariably
carefully position and heavily defended; cushioned on all sides by Imperial ruled systems, they
are almost unbesiegeable, and should any Rebel force be so foolish as to attempt an attack, they
would find themselves facing a fortress well-prepared.
But what if there was a path through which the Rebels could reach some such stronghold, a
never-closing gate offering them instant passage to the heart of the Empire? Such a passage
would be something the Empire must employ all its power and resources to keep from Rebel hands,
at any cost.
Welcome, then, to Abyssi Ianua.
On the edges of the Karana system but outside Imperial space lies a sprawling asteroid field.
Any ship attempting to pass through its fatal depths would be either forced out or smashed to
pieces by the hurtling, chaotic asteroids that flew through the with immense force. At the outer
corners of this field there lie six great stable asteroids, like beacons at the ocean’s edge,
guardians of a treacherous maze.
Until lately, no-one knew what it was they guarded. But now, the path of a rogue planet circling
a nearby star has brought it close enough to the asteroid field to bring the two gravitational
fields into collision. The effect this had was to alter the asteroid field forever; it became
slower and more calm- possible to navigate small ships through, marking out safe paths for
larger ones to follow on behind.
Almost at once, scout ships from Rebel and Imperial forces alike were sent out to discover what
lay within it. There in the depths of the asteroids, the two groups encountered each other and
in the chaos of the field a skirmish broke out as the Imperial Infiltrator Wing attacked their
unwary opponents, lulled into a false sense of security by the too-familiar approaching X-wings.
But they did succeed in sending a message before they were shot from the skies; the same message
that the returning victorious Infiltrator Wing pilots brought to the Empire. There at the centre
of the field, huge yet stable, they had unearthed a great wormhole.
And where did this wormhole lead? Simply across the entire breadth of the Emperor’s Hammer
territories, a distance that could take even days to travel in hyperspace, bringing the
traveller out close to the Setii system. Both sides at once recognised its value. With the
wormhole in their possession the Rebels would have an instant path to attack the Aurora system,
homebase of the Emperor's Hammer. Likewise, the Empire’s forces would be able to summon
reinforcements at a moment’s notice from the other side of the galaxy. And to each side it was
doubly important because of its value to the enemy.
They named the wormhole the Abyssi Ianua: the Gates of Hell. It was no idle name, for any ship
that tried to pass through the field without the proper paths and routes would be smashed to
pieces by the asteroids.
The key to the capture of the wormhole is simple: whoever owns the six asteroids, circling
the asteroid field in their hexagonal shape, owns the Gate, and the right of passage through it.
And so the battle begins!
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(all missions have full briefings and debriefings, following a more detailed plotline)
Mission 1 - First Encounter
In this first mission, you must destroy the Rebel communication network established in Abyssi
Lanua; find and destroy all probes and satellites in your A-wing.
Mission 2 - Locate the Rebel Fleet
We must locate the Rebel Fleet within the Abyssi Ianua in order to destroy it. Inspect several
sectors of the Abyssi Ianua in your A-wing.
Mission 3 - Battle at Abyssi Ianua
We have located the Rebel fleet; with the help of some elements of the Tie Corps Battlegroups,
we are to destroy every Rebel ships...your A-wing will be part of the fighter cover, destroy any
attacking starfighter.
Mission 4 - Key to Hell
Rebels believed they escaped, they were wrong...finish the Rebel Fleet once for all. Once again,
you provide space cover to the rest of the fleet.
Mission 5 - Final Destruction
Ares Squadron has located a secret Rebel base in one of the asteroids; escort Ares in a strike
mission and clean the area.