   CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
    a mission for fs2

Author: FireSplat (Mark Herscher)
E-mail: marco_polo14@hotmail.com
Released on: June 16, 2000

***Originally submitted to the Ground FreeSpace Sidewinder Giveaway Contest***

STORY
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Trapped by the sudden Shivan incursion into Gamma Draconis, the remote science outpost of Jensen Base is trapped and alone, against a Shivan battle group.  They must use all their forces and smarts if they hope to survive.

CONTENTS
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The ZIP file should have contained the FS2 mission In_middle, generic.wav, and this readme file.  Unzip In_middle and generic.wav into the Data/Missions folder of your FreeSpace 2 directory.  Put this file where ever you want.

FEEDBACK
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Tell me what you thought of this mission.  Give me tips!  Boost my ego!  Shatter my ego!  Whatever it is, don't hesitate to email me.

THANKS TO
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Kellan and Uwe Goerke, for testing this mission multiple times and giving me invaluable advice.  Thanks a lot!

TIPS (SPOILERS!)
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* Make sure your wingmen stay on track when destroying the cruisers.  After each cruiser is destroyed, order them to attack the next one.  They should do that by default, but sometimes they act dumb.
* When you have to take out the Rakshasa, order all the wings to attack it, or it will take a long time to kill.
* When the Harakhti arrives, bombers will follow as soon as the cruisers are destroyed.  Immediately pursue them, using Harpoons liberally.  
* The Harakhti will probably take major damage from the first wave, since the Isis transports aren't in position yet to offer suppressive fire.  It should be easier in the next waves.
* A wing of Basilisks will also attack the Harakhti early on.  If you don't intercept them they can deal some significant damage with their Hornets.
* Try to shoot down all the bombs, and don't go off chasing fighters.  Order your wingmen to cover you if necessary.