TIE-TC 50: Ackbar's Trick

Battle Information

Game platform: TIE Fighter
Missions: 4
Release date: 1996-06-18
Last updated: 2013-12-24
Creator:

GN Devin

Average rating 2.1
Reviews: 9
Bug reports: 0
Times completed: 331
Patches used: None
Medal of Trickery
Battle Medal:
Medal of Trickery

Battle Reviews

Played on easy with cheats. The story didn't do anything for me. One mission was a bit annoying to dogfight in a gunboat but the rest were fine.


Nice set of missions! Nothing fancy, but they were well put together and fun to fly.


Standard set of missions, with a variety of things for you to do, some of which would clearly be very tricky to complete on harder difficulty. I raced through this one to test it out, and as other reviews have started, it can be completed quickly. In the second mission, those B-Wings can be pretty lethal to you ISD, so take them out quickly!


It's definitely... let's say a bit inelegant. It's not bad per se, but there's just a lot of very rookie design choices here. It's easy, at least

(Also not sure about earlier comments with unshielded craft, doesn't seem to apply anymore)


The briefing and storyline are on point. You can do it some justice by experiencing it instead of rushing to the Hangar. The missions themselves are decent but seem to lack some play-testing. In the 3rd mission? some of the rebel flight groups had bad waypoints which made them sitting targets. Overall, it's good, and without any serious problems. Perhaps a bit too easy, probably rushed.


Overall an average battle. Missions were short and straightforward, with a small variety of objectives. No serious problems with the missions, other than maybe being a little too simple. Total time was probably less than half an hour to finish it, with the majority of that time spent whittling down the health of the cruiser on the final mission.


I wasnt too sure what the order was for one of the missions, you had to kill pink, danger, mr. t, and another color but the a wings and pink x wings kept hyperspace so fast it got to be pretty frustrating


A simple, quick, mostly easy battle that doesn't have anything else going for it. The in-game plot is almost nonexistent, but an included text file expands on it slightly. The battle itself is underwhelming, and poorly designed. Normally I'm not one to criticize objectives, since there's only so much you can do within the game engine, but defending ISD Avenger from random attacks is a theme I'm growing increasingly weary of. Especially when its orders are to hold steady, so it won't even return fire. Not that it really matters, because nearly the entire enemy attack force will crash into it anyway. Another annoying aspect is that sometimes required targets will hyper out, so you must remain vigilant. Luckily the missions are quick. The final mission is boring, a lone cruiser and three X-wings are your only opposition. Getting a good score in this battle is actually quite difficult, mainly from the first mission and the aforementioned defense mission, as you'll lose out on a significant number of potential kills in a very short time span.


Artificially making things hard by making you fly a shieldless GUN (when your wingmen has shields, albeit at 50%), and making you protect an ISD with no shields, ven though it's a "standard" patrol. This is not good. Also several defective inflight msgs. Not to mention defending your ISD in an unshielded T/A :(


Battle Bug Reports

There are currently no open bug reports for this battle.

High Scores

Battle Total: 198,954 MAJ Mauser 2015-06-29
Mission 1: 74,519 MAJ Mauser 2015-06-29
Mission 2: 61,658 MAJ Mauser 2015-06-29
Mission 3: 23,336 MAJ Mauser 2015-06-29
Mission 4: 42,723 MAJ Mauser 2015-06-29

Top Ten

(of available records)

1 198,954 MAJ Mauser 2015-06-30
2 192,907 COL Benjamin Jahou Morgan 2003-10-20
3 146,268 VA Genie 2022-06-30
4 130,561 LCM Rian Tolock 2003-03-04
5 129,272 CM scottrick 2024-09-10
6 128,074 LCM Hape Unger 2002-08-07
7 127,706 LC Rando 2020-03-26
8 126,756 LC Repulsor 2014-12-30
9 126,417 LCM Marlin 2005-05-14
10 123,703 HA Daniel Bonini 2004-09-16

Battle Completion Statistics

This battle has been flown by 305 pilots a total of 327 times.

GN Abel Malik - 2004-09-11

MAJ Ace

LC Ace Hobbes

CPT Achim Schwarick

COL Adrenaline

MAJ Aeolus - 2003-02-11

CM Agace

CPT Ahkliat

MAJ Aidan Pryde

MAJ Aldaric - 2018-06-13

LC Alec Qarni

LCM Alexandr III Biges

CPT Alexi Stukov - 2004-10-13

MAJ Algaron Xerves

SL Alphafoxtrot1 - 2003-09-17

HA Anahorn Dempsey - 10 times, last on 2021-05-23

LC andr3 - 2022-01-19

LT Andreev Anton

GN Andrzej Mezynski

COL Angel - 2004-05-30

CPT Anthony Starr - 2004-09-29

AD Apophis Kuma - 2002-12-15

CM Arcadius Calidus

COL Archangel - 2005-01-16

LC Ardeth Mordor

MAJ Arid Foxtrot

AD Arthak Rhade

CM Arti

MAJ Artyis

COL Astin

CPT Atmos Myremod - 2003-02-08

CPT Avantar

LC Azazel

CPT Azrael

CPT Badger

CPT Badlan

COL Benjamin Jahou Morgan - 2003-10-20

LCM Bernie

COL Bilbo

MAJ Binagran

CM Blade

VA Brakka

LC Brandon

CPT Bret K'thraz

GN Brian

LCM Brian Klem

LC Brin Chaser - 2009-05-30

COL Brucmack

FA Brukhar - 2004-11-11

MAJ Bryan - 2002-12-01

COL BubbaX - 2003-07-15

COL Callista

MAJ Caltin Doros

MAJ Calvin Senzin

COL Carl Lost

LCM Charlie X - 2020-04-14

COL Chei-Ras

LCM Clarg Zethman - 2005-04-20

LCM Cochrane

SA Compton

CPT Con Selar

GN Coranel Both

SL Corran Horn

COL CrimsonFury - 2005-02-02

CPT Crovax

LC Curtis

MAJ Da'emon Narshay

COL Dan Malaktos

HA Daniel Bonini - 2004-09-16

MAJ Daniel Klivian

FA Danrik

COL DarkC

AD Darksaber

CPT Darkstar

Darth Vader

CPT Dave Darklighter

GN Dax Corrin

CPT Deamon

CPT Death Angel - 2003-05-20

CM Death Knight

MAJ Deleted Member - 2020-09-17

CPT Derek Dan

MAJ Devin Taralis - 2003-01-18

LC Diaboli - 2005-04-02

COL Dirty Vader - 2004-06-16

MAJ Dodger

GN Doyon

LC Drake Jensen

COL Drako

COL Dras Hempor

LCM Drax Remlinger - 2002-09-15

DrDiablo

CM Dulcatos - 2003-07-21

COL Duncan Idaho

COL E. Tarkin

Ekim Yellek

GN Elwood the Brave - 5 times, last on 2019-08-31

AD Eric O'Flynn

MAJ Eugene

MAJ Evo Sarnok - 2003-05-06

CPT EXE

CM Fahrer - 2005-02-13

LCM Feco - 2005-01-19

COL Fireclaw

CPT Firzam Coldsteel - 2004-07-16

MAJ Flelm - 2014-06-14

CPT Fox

MAJ Fox

LC Frey Gallandro - 2003-02-19

HA Frodo March

COL Gallows

FA Gelton Torr - 2004-06-20

VA Genie - 2022-06-30

AD Gidda - 2003-01-10

GN Gilad Pelleaon

FA Giovanni Palermo

GN Golbez Harvey - 2015-06-29

LCM Gruckn Rahn

COL Gyssler

COL Gytheran - 2025-02-23

LCM Hape Unger - 2002-08-07

AD Hav Antiel - 2 times, last on 2018-06-06

SA Havok

LCM Hawky

MAJ Hermann - 3 times, last on 2021-02-16

MAJ Hev Randrowan

FA Howlader - 2010-01-17

MAJ Hunter

LC Iceman - 2002-12-21

AD Impulse

VA Indaro Gallia

LCM J'Stin Wakerj

Jace Vallor

Jack

LCM Jacob Racke

MAJ Jagged Fell III - 2025-01-11

CM Jamiek

AD Jarak Maldon

GN Jarek La’an - 2023-10-02

MAJ Jaron Kai - 2003-05-24

AD Jeff 'Tiger' Loruss

COL Joerg

CPT Julian Clary

MAJ Kalve Ryder

VA Kane Reese

CPT Kaneda Pellail

MAJ Kazraran - 2022-12-02

MAJ KEBLAOMEGA - 2021-10-10

MAJ Keiran Laserlight - 2003-06-05

Keller - 2003-02-06

LC Kenath Zoron

FA Khadgar - 2003-01-23

SA Khameir Sarin

LCM Klech Remart

LC Kodiak Kereban

VA Ky Terrak - 2003-04-05

CPT Kyle Fardreamer

MAJ Landon Cruise - 2014-03-28

COL Lenvik

LC Linkan

AD Locke Setzer - 2023-07-12

COL Loor

CM LQC-75-3 - 2022-04-06

CPT Mace

CPT Machinari

CPT Maiko Spince - 2003-04-04

MAJ Mairin Astoris

Manijak

CPT Marcin Kaczynski

FA Marcin Szydlowski

COL Marconius

GN Mark Schueler

CPT Mark Stephenson

LCM Marlin - 2005-05-14

LCM Mason Selrood - 2004-06-14

GN Master - 2003-09-23

CM Matti Kuokkanen

MAJ Mauser - 2015-06-30

MAJ Mawy

LT Max Danzig

Mayk Wolverine

CM Miackus

MAJ Michael

LC Michael Emrys - 2003-03-21

COL Mini Minkus

COL Moagim Daar

LC Monaghan

CPT Morth

COL Mosh - 2005-05-14

COL Nav'ric Trow

CM Nicholas

CPT Night Grue - 2003-01-02

COL Nightmare - 2003-04-03

LC Nile Rosenau

Ninja

MAJ Nolij - 2014-06-22

CPT Nova Discordia - 2024-07-15

CPT ObiVader

LCM Pain_then_Death

CPT Panaka

CPT Paul

COL Pavel

LCM Peh

FA Pellaeon

HA Pete Mitchell - 2 times, last on 2018-06-08

COL Phalk Sturm

COL Phantom

CM Phantom

VA Philo - 2002-11-16

CPT Phoenix

MAJ Picard

FA Pickled Yoda - 2 times, last on 2021-04-04

HA Plif - 2014-06-29

COL Pluty

MAJ Ponda Jarret - 2003-01-05

MAJ Powerslave - 2003-02-28

MAJ Prophet

GN Rancorous

LC Rando - 2 times, last on 2020-09-22

AD Ranthier Khaen

LT Raven Arestar

CM Raven Lockholme

LCM Razor

AD Reaper

CPT Red Fox - 2002-11-27

MAJ RedTaz

COL Renegade

LC Repulsor - 2014-12-30

LCM Rian Tolock - 2003-03-04

GN Ric Hunter

COL Ricardo

CM Richthofen

CPT Rogue

LCM Ryuu - 2004-06-20

CPT Saadam

MAJ Sarn Erec - 2003-10-07

LC Savageaz - 2003-01-12

CM Schitzo

COL Scoser

CM scottrick - 2024-09-10

CM Sergeyli - 2 times, last on 2009-08-17

CM Serin Jansj - 2005-02-15

CPT Shador

CM Shadow

COL Shae Kitane

MAJ Shakur

FA Shotgun

LCM Sint Seelasi

LCM Solaris

LCM Sotskov Yan

LCM SoulWhisperer

LC Spade - 2003-03-15

CM Spearhawk

FA StarLion

CM Steve Sunrider

LC Strahd - 2003-03-05

HA Striker

COL Stuart

CM Szymon - 2003-07-10

COL Talons Pryde

LC Thaas Pobyn

COL TheBlackxRanger - 2 times, last on 2021-08-28

AD Theodore

CM Thomas Solo

LC Thorn

LT Thrawn

CPT Tiamat

COL Tiberius

LC Tiger

CPT Tim

MAJ Titus - 2003-02-13

CM TK-9780 - 2005-05-07

Tomaas Banys

COL Torres

GN Triji Boliv

AD Troutrooper

LC Turr Phennir

LCM Turtle

HA Turtle Jerrar

CPT Tvan'Oris

LCM Vance Blackguard - 2003-10-28

CPT Vertigo

CM Vessicant

SL Vexan

MAJ VinDoros

CPT Viper - 2002-12-27

FA Viper Pred

CPT Von Predator

FA Von Reinthaler - 2003-11-18

CPT Voort SaBinring - 2003-12-07

CPT Wap Eal - 2003-02-16

COL Wes Janson

GN Wil Striker

LCM Wilq Fastclaw - 2003-12-06

COL Wolfverine

COL Wolly

MAJ Wolve Excelsior Berkana - 2 times, last on 2023-05-20

COL Woobee

COL Wraithdog - 2014-06-26

CM Yarik Kelve

COL Zeth Durron - 2010-05-20

COL Zorn Starn

VA Zósite Kónstyte Styles

HA Zsinj

COL Zystem Fryar

Required patches
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* none


Installation instructions
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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





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Sliced By Project Reno
Slicer:        GN illuvatur/Pilum squadron  (dave.stainthorpe29@virgin.net)
Bugs Fixed by: GN senn/Pilum squadron (senn@white-star.com)
Playtested by: BG NiksaVel/Pilum squadron ()

Corrected by Project Phoenix (Dec 26, 1999) 
-Corrected mission names in the battle1.lfd
-Added installation.txt
-Added Plotline file
by CMDR/CPT Monaghan/Nun/Wing V/SSSD Sovereign 
-Animated briefings corrected
-Mission 4 debugged
by CA:TAC/AD Striker/CA-3/SSSD Sovereign and CPT Jeff Loruss
		            Ackbar's Trick

Little did the Emperor's Hammer know, but the "New Republic" had decided to attempt to destroy 
the Avenger. Of course it was not successful.  Ackbar thought the rebels superior but we showed 
the power of the Empire. Here are the chronicles of what happened:

	The Avenger had been in battle with three MC 80s recently, and it showed. Its shields 
were gone, and most of its fighter compliment was damaged or destroyed. It was in deep space 
repairing itself and waiting for repair crews to come by shuttle for more sophisticated repair. 
At first it was just a regular patrol...

 Mission 1: Mysterious Shuttle 
	I was in a damaged T/A (half shields were gone, and damaged) running a regular patrol 
when the E/S Mystery hyped in. Ordered to inspect it, I did so but my sensors were being jammed!
Then I was ordered to take its shields down to 0 so TRN Kappa could disable and capture it. 
Things got hairy about now. A CRS jumped in, as well as a M/FRG and launched X-Wings, A-Wings, 
and a few Z-95s. The A-Wings had missiles and were especially difficult. Z-95 group No Capture 
went after TRN Kappa and was promptly destroyed. Fighting with my back to the wall, I managed 
to hold them off until a transport came and took the E/S to the Avenger for examination. Then 
for some reason, all the rebels hyperspaced away! On my way to the hangar, I heard yells over 
the intercom. "Theta 1 to Avenger. What the hell is goin on?!?" "Avenger to Theta 1"came the 
reply, "The shuttle was full of space slugs! They are eating up the hangar! Return to the 
Avenger and help with the repairs."
For hours I had to help clean and repair, as well as take potshots at space slugs every now 
and then. A voice blared over the Intercom "BG Dev! Report to the ready room immediately!" 
Doing so, I discovered that X-Wings and B-Wings had jumped in for an easy kill. There were 
only 5 craft available and 1 of them was an unshielded T/B. Leaving the hangar, I discovered 
things were bad.

 Mission 2: Fighter Attack
	In a semi-repaired T/A again, I went after B-Wings first, then X-Wings then finally 
some TIE Bombers they dug up somewhere. They got hits on the Avenger, but it was still intact. 
For the time being, anyway. Trying to catch a little sleep, I was again ordered to ready room. 
After intaking several liters of coffee, I was given my mission. Repair crews were coming in 
on 3 Corellian Transports, and they had to arrive safely. Fighting to keep my eyes open, I 
located the damaged T/A again. Seeing that it was my turn to go, I fired up my engines and 
took off, although on the way out I clipped a shuttle's wing. Oops, sorry.

 Mission 3: Save the Technicians
	As I looked around something bothered me. At first I couldnt place it. Too little 
sleep, I guess. Going after all the fighters soon occupied my attention, though. The A-Wings 
and X-Wings were the most dangerous. I didnt worry about Z-95s or T-Wings until later. All of 
the CORTs got through, but one was at critical hull condition. After the mission in my bunk, 
about to sleep, something was still bothering me. Oh well, I thought. Suddenly it struck me: 
A nearby rebel probe had been behaving oddly. I hadn't bothered to inspect it because it was 
far away. TIE Bombers have no hyperdrive!! If the rebels could jam sensors.. Running to the 
bridge I practically had to beg to be allowed to take out a T/A. Flying around the probe, my 
worst fears were realized. There was a rebel CRS cloaked near it ready to ambush the Avenger! 
Returning I reported the situation, and was sent out in a damaged T/D this time with some 
heavy bombs, and orders to take down the CRS at ANY and ALL costs. 

 Mission 4: Kill the Warhawk
Firing my heavy bombs and strafing the hull several times with lasers scared the COM of the 
ship to send out several X-Wings. Perfect. Just as I had planned. The ships had followed me 
close to the Avenger. I disabled them, then the Avenger sent some TRNs, and soon several 
X-Wings were helping me out. Laughing just at the thought of the commodore of the Calamari 
Cruiser's face as he realized what he'd done, soon the CRS was small specks of space debris. 
NOTE: Unfortunately, the Avenger did not have any missiles or bombs for the X-wings, so they 
only have lasers. After the medal ceremony, I went to take a flight in my favorite T/A. On the 
way out, I jostled a shuttle again. Suddenly, the ship tilted over. "What the @#$%...?" Looking 
around, I saw that a solar panel had fallen off.

Mission Submitted by: FL/TAC-3/BG Devin/Theta-3-1/Wing II/SSSD Sov