msgid "With the Pandorans having invaded Independent systems boardering the Mitikas Empire, we need to become more vigilant. Patrols around Torelli are being stepped up. Ensure you hit all the waypoints, and report any unusual activity that you encounter."
msgid "Patrols so far have not uncovered anything unusual, and it seems as though the increase in military presence is reducing the amount of illegal activity in this sector, with reported incidents down 80%%. Still, we cannot afford to become complacent, and must continue with our sweeps."
msgid "Following the devastating loss of the Iliad system, we need to continue to be vigilant against incursion into the Alba system. Check all five waypoints, and report immediate any unusual or suspicious activity you encounter."
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msgid "So, Iliad has fallen?"
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msgid "From what I've heard."
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msgid "Did they retreat, or ..."
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msgid "They fought to the very last."
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msgid "So that's it. The Pandorans have won?"
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msgid "At Iliad, yes. Unless the local forces there can somehow hold off the enemy's ground assault."
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msgid "It's ... possible, right?"
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msgid "The Pandorans will just nuke the place when they're done. They'll take what they need, kill everyone who stands in their way ..."
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msgid "And even those who don't."
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msgid "...and move on."
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msgid "You're quiet, Wade."
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msgid "Just thinking."
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msgid "What about?"
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msgid "How long it'll be before the Pandorans show up here."
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msgid "They came by earlier, in case you don't remember."
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msgid "And haven't been back since. Maybe we scared them off."
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msgid "I doubt it, guys. They were probably just scouting."
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msgid "Where the hell are the CSN? Why weren't they at Iliad?"
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msgid "They weren't wanted, apparently. Iliad and the UNF aren't getting along so well at the moment."
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msgid "Something to do with Adrian Parsons?"
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msgid "That bloody idiot? It wouldn't surprise me. He's the reason we're now in this mess! If I ever meet that guy, nothing'll stop me from-"
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msgid "Hey, mind what you say. All these communications are logged."
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msgid "(indecipherable muttering)"
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msgid "What do you mean, it's all Parsons' fault?"
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msgid "He made an executive decision over in Coyote several months ago, that screwed everything up. Something about being charged with a super weapon."
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msgid "Grendel's Mother?"
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msgid "No, something it was carrying. Linked to the ATAFs, apparently."
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msgid "The CSN built something that nuked a whole load of allied and Pandoran forces. It wasn't meant to be used in Coyote, though."
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msgid "You don't say."
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msgid "Okay, lads, let's wrap this topic up, eh?"
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msgid "That's it, all done. Anyone got anything to report?"
msgid "A number of key Independent systems have come under simultaneous attack by Tzac forces. We need to drive them away, so that we can continue to focus on the more pressing threat of the Pandoran army. At this time, it is vital that we prevent Christabel from making any significant gains by amassing her forces in these locations."
msgid "Tzac forces are continuing to make aggressive moves against Alba. Its forces need to be driven back, and out of the system entirely. Naval power is starting to come under strain, and these continued assaults could leave us vulnerable to a Pandoran attack."
msgid "While Trilliack is happy to arrest the traitors it brings in, Alba wishes to dole out swift punishment for their actions. Eliminate all enemy targets, with the exception of any fighters that surrender. Only those are to be brought in."
msgid "Roman Burgess, one of the masterminds behind the illicit arms and information smuggling to Tzac, has been located. Senior command want this man alive, so that he can be interrogated and lead us to the others. He must not under any circumstances be allowed to be killed."
msgid "The Pandorans have begun moving forces into the system, and formed a number of staging grounds. Some of these grounds consist of Tzac fighters that have been acquired from Crystabel's forces. As of now, they are non-operational, but are being defended by some mobile plasma turrets. The objective is simple: destroy those fighters."
msgid "With the Pandorans upping their aggression, we have taken steps to start evacuating the Alba system. Many civilians will be using craft incapable of forming of their jump points, and so will be reliant on the gates. We therefore must ensure that these gates remain functional, and that all Pandoran opposition is held back."
msgid "Taylor, get over to that gate as fast as you can, and prepare to defend it. Be advised: the Pandorans are now commanding, INF, UNF, and Tzac fighters."
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msgid "There are civilians in the area. What about them?"
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msgid "Their needs are secondary. If we lose that gate, no one's getting out of here."
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msgid "Taylor, the jumpgate is taking damage. You need to keep the Pandorans away from it!"
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msgid "Half the jumpgate's control nodes have been destroyed. We can't afford to lose that gate!"
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msgid "Taylor, a Pandoran corvette just jumped into the area. It's heading for the gate. You need to take it down."
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msgid "Taylor, another Pandoran corvette just arrived. Identifier is INF BC-41."
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msgid "Both corvettes are down."
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msgid "Excellent work, Taylor. Eliminate the remaining enemy fighters, and await further instructions."
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msgid "Area secure."
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msgid "How's the jumpgate looking?"
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msgid "Some damage, but it's still operational."
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msgid "Good work. Continue to guard the gate, and eliminate any incoming enemy threats."
msgid "The Pandorans are pressing home their advantage, and moving many of their capital ships up the field. They are presently closing in on Torelli, and will almost certainly begin a ground assault once within range. CSN Dragon is being used to clear their path to the planet, and while you're not going to engage the planet itself, we need to ensure the survival of our own capital ships as much as possible."
msgid "With the mercenary threat seen off and Tzac's initial attacks thwarted, it's time to begin pushing back against Christabel's forces. We plan to capture a number of their commanders, to help build a better picture of the forces at Mace, before moving into the system. As always, mag the targets and do not allow them to be killed."
msgid "I'll bet my house those are mercenaries, and given that the relationship with Tzac didn't end amicably they're probably targetting the commanders. We can't afford to lose them."
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msgid "All Darts have been dispatched, Commander."
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msgid "Good. Not often we end up having to protect the enemy from another."
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msgid "Tugs are on the way. Should be here in the next few minutes"
msgid "The Pandorans are continuing to knock on our door, and so we need to continue to engage them. Intercept and take down all enemy fighters. The Imperial frigate INF Sharpfinger is also in the sector, and needs to be destroyed."
msgid "We've received word from CSN Florin that they have suffered a power failure, affecting the entire ship. The stranded vessel has attracted the attention of the Pandorans, who have already deployed shuttles and tugs to absorb it into their ranks. The Salty Wildcats will intercept and provide cover until Florin can affect repairs."
msgid "Tzac bombers have been identified in the area, deploying mines. While this violates intergalactic treaties, we could never assume that Tzac, much like the Pandorans, would abide by the rules of war. We need to take down those bombers quickly. Exercise caution around the mines, as they are especially potent."
msgid "Following the elimination of the Tzac bombers, we need to clear the leftover mines from the system, in case they cause us difficulties in later operations. As always, the mines should be taken down from a distance, to minimise the chances of damage being caused to your fighter during their destruction."
msgid "Reyes, proceed with caution. Those mines are equipped with radar damping fields, that will prevent them from showing up at anything but close range."
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msgid "Remember to take them out from a distance; your TAF won't be able to withstand much impact damage from the explosions."
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msgid "Reyes, we're detecting incoming fighter signatures. Looks like Darts, possibly pirates. Eliminate as necessary."
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msgid "Control, I've dealt with both the mines and the Darts. Any idea who those guys were?"
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msgid "A report is being generated right now. Should be ready by the time you return."
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msgid "I noticed that none of those Darts tripped any mines. Maybe those were Tzac fighters?"
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msgid "Tzac have never been known to deploy Darts, but that was an important observation. Provide us with as many details as possible during debriefing."
msgid "A large Tzac force has gathered in Aster. The White Knights are being sent in alone to deal with it. We need to continue to show that we are capable of winning these engagements with minimal losses to the enemy force. Mag and disable all Tzac craft in the area, and do not allow any to be destroyed, even by stray fire."
msgid "The day that we have feared and the events that we attempted to avert are now upon us - the Pandoran army has commenced its push beyond Mitikas space, and is beginning to assault neighbouring Independent star systems. We need to fight back, in order to protect Clarke from becoming underrun by this menace. Take heed: this will not be an easy battle, but we have little choice and must secure victory here today."
msgid "We have successfully punched our way through several squadrons of Pandoran fighters, but their capital ships are fast approaching Dublin. Your objective is to take down INF Dirk. Ensure the Lynx-class bombers can get in close enough to delivery a strike."
msgid "We need continue taking down the enemy's captial ships, digging in, and holding the line here. More of our own cap ships are heading up the field to meet the Pandorans head on. UNF Cleopatra and UNF Artemis are moving to intercept more enemy corvettes. Your orders are to assist them in achieving their goals."
msgid "White Knights, Commodore Parks has identified three enemy corvettes are high level targets. He wants Dodds, Koonan and Todd to take them down, as quickly as possible. There won't be any additional fighter support, but three ATAFs should be more than enough to get the job done. de Winter and Taylor are currently on another assignment. Dodds will lead the attack."
msgid "We have discovered that Alysha's Calling, one of the highest profile enemy frigates, is currently in the system. We are preparing a strike team of Hammerheads, led by the Twilight Lancers, to engage and destroy it. It is unknown what effects, if any, the destruction of this ship will have on enemy morale, however it can only have a positive impact on ours. The frigate's support groups will need to be destroyed first."
msgid "The enemy are beginning to overrun our front line. Your objective is simple: engage and destroy all hostile forces. We cannot afford to lose any more ground here. To do so would mean conceding defeat and Clarke falling to the Pandoran fleet. This must not happen."
msgid "Though we suffered heavy losses at Coyote, it is still important that we attempt to prevent, or at least slow, the Pandoran war machine's advance. Admiral Jenkins has ordered that the White Knights lead an attack on the enemy forces gathered in the system. The weight of the opposing forces remains tremendous, though the ATAFs should help to give us the edge in battle. Be advised that the enemy are now in possession of UNF fighter craft."
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msgid "All fighters, this is Commander de Winter. Enemy targets sighted, engage at will."
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msgid "More enemies inbound."
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msgid "Man, I've got to get me one of those!"
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msgid "What the hell are those things you're flying?"
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msgid "An ATAF. Stands for Advanced Tactical Assault Fighter."
msgid "The initial fight back against the Pandorans has gone well, but the system is still choked with their forces. We need to continue to engage them and force them to abandon the system."
msgid "The assault isn't going as well as we want, and we're beginning to suffer heavy losses as the Pandoran forces overwhelm us. However, we need to continue the fight back, and attempt to hold the enemy here. They cannot be allowed to advance further in to Independent space."
msgid "You're going to have to deal with this one solo, Carpenter. There are bombers deploying mines in the area. Any one of those detonating could kill the target."
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msgid "Secure the commander, and then take down those bombers. Just watch your fire."
msgid "Pandoran forces are beginning their assault on Donesta. They must be engaged and driven out of the system. However, it appears that they are making use of UNF fighters, in an attempt to confuse our own pilots. Visual identification should therefore not be relied on to determine targets, as radar will help to separate their units from ours."
msgid "A patrol group has sighted a number of crates drifting near to Alexandria. The contents of the crates is currently unknown, but they have been confirmed to be belong to the CSN. A shuttle has been dispatched to retrieve them, in case they should wander in to any shipping lanes. Once we have them in our possession, we will work to determine how they came to be here."
msgid "The crates were found to be carrying a variety of munitions, though we're still unsure of where they came from. We're dispatching shuttles to accompany the next few patrols, in case we should encounter any more."
msgid "The interogation of the pilot brought in earlier revealed that munitions are being traded with Helios' age-old enemy, the Kingdom of Tzac. The arms are being routed to Rothan, via Temper. This would explain the high pirate presence along the border. It doesn't explain why the packages were spilled, however, and our guest is keeping mum on the subject. Patrols are being stepped up, in an effort to help provide more intelligence."
msgid "We finally have all the information we need to help safeguard the Confederation in these turbulent times. By smashing the pirate ring involved in the supplying of arms to Tzac, we can regain control of our internal security matters, and refocus on the war against the Pandorans. All targets must be destroyed, but be advised that the pirates have acquired rocket cannons, that could prove costly if underestimated."
msgid "The Pandorans have commenced their attack on our home, and we must act immediately to defend ourselves. A wave of bombers is heading towards one of our starports. They need to be taken down with haste, before they get in range. They may only be being escorted by Jackals, but bare in a mind that the Pandoran pilots are highly skilled, and unrelenting in battle."
msgid "The Pandoran war machine has commenced its advancement beyond Mitikas space. We must prepare to defend Iliad from this powerful foe. Exercise caution: despite outnumbering the enemy units that have entered our space, the Pandorans are said to be relentless in battle, and this small number could well still test us."
msgid "In order to slow the advance of the Pandoran forces, we are going to target one of their supply lines. This should buy us some time while we await UNF and CSN reinforcements, and bring more of our capital ships into position."
msgid "We're ready to make a run against the Pandoran fleet's front line, and move our capital ships into strike range. Agamemnon's 1st will assist the Lady Jane Grey, and Joan of Arc, to engage three INF corvettes, under enemy control. We need to ensure that we take down the opposing capitals while ensuring our own survive. The enemy outnumber us, and we need to maintain our strength as much as possible."
msgid "The defence of Iliad is slipping, our forces are being decimated. We have to hit the enemy back, hard. All available fighters are to move into range and engage. If we lose here, Iliad is finished. We are the last line of defence, and we cannot afford to fail."
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msgid "Stay sharp, people. We need to hold the line here!"
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msgid "Oh my God, there's a lot of them ..."
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msgid "Pair up, and take them down together. We stand a much better chance that way."
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msgid "Heads up, people. Four INF corvettes just entered the area."
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msgid "What's happened to all our own capital ships?!"
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msgid "They've been scratched."
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msgid "That Dust Brothers have been flagged."
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msgid "We have to sound the retreat!"
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msgid "Mister, you remain where you are! We're not abando--"
msgid "Caution, everyone. The Tzac forces might be deliberately targeting the civilians in the area. We need to eliminate or drive those Shales away, as quickly as possible."
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msgid "Picking up another group of Shales, incoming."
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msgid "Another squadrons of Shales is inbound."
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msgid "That's all of them. Let's get these civilians to safety."
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msgid "First civilian casualty confirmed. Let's step it up, guys."
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msgid "The Tzac forces are picking the civilians off. We need to act faster."
msgid "UNF Lovelace was recently attacked by a mercenary group, believed to be aligned with Tzac. While the corvette and the Sparrows were able to see off the attackers, it was nevertheless a focused and dedicated assault, that almost ended in disaster. More are likely to come, so we should remain vigilant."
msgid "You've done well so far, Hicks. We appreciate that things have not been easy, but you're in a better position than many of us had hoped for. As soon as you're able, begin your search for the admiral. Once located, you will need to open a dialog with him. Whatever you do, do not kill him."
msgid "Doesn't appear as if the wing commander is tracking my movements any more. Lot of ships around here. I could probably move freely among them, and not raise suspicion."
msgid "This isn't going to be easy. There are a lot of ships here."
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msgid "Still nothing. I don't even know what I'm looking for. No carriers in sight, and none of the more recognizable capital ships, either."
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msgid "I have a feeling I'm ultimately going to have to find a way to get aboard Dragon. But as soon as I'm out of this fighter they'll know I'm an imposter."
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msgid "I've been lucky so far, but I've got a horrible feeling my luck is starting to run out."
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msgid "Wait ... what's that? That Sphinx. It's different from the rest. I've never seen one like it before."
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msgid "I should follow it, and see where it goes."
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msgid "I've been watching you. Who are you? What are you doing here?"
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msgid "Ah, crap!"
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msgid "You are not Dodds."
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msgid "You were brave for coming this far on your own, but that was ultimately a foolish decision."
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msgid "Hell! That's Zackaria for sure, but he's on to me. I need to get out of here, quickly!"
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msgid "They've shutdown the jumpgate ..."
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msgid "Hell! My cover's been blown, they're on to me!"
msgid "The bulk of the allied forces have fallen back to Lenon, to prepare for whatever is to come next. For now, we are standing down and awaiting new instructions from senior command."
msgid "Dragon's anti-matter cannon ignited the atmosphere, and created a firestorm. It engulfed the entire planet in under twelve hours."
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msgid "Did no-one survive?"
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msgid "Unlikely."
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msgid "Think they'll do that against every planet they come to?"
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msgid "More effective than a nuke, and faster than a ground assault. So long as they don't need the resources, they'll fire and forget."
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msgid "There must be something we can do."
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msgid "Our only option is to destroy Dragon. And direct assaults haven't gone so well in the past."
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msgid "If we can even get close to it. Zackaria's going to become even more protective of that battleship now he knows what else it can do."
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msgid "There has to be something ..."
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msgid "There might be."
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msgid "Have you heard something, Estelle?"
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msgid "Mumblings. Apparently, Parks has a plan involving the Temper system. He's got orders out to get as many nukes as he can lay his hands on. I don't know any more than that, though."
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msgid "Sound promising?"
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msgid "Too early to say. But right now, I remain confident."
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msgid "And what if that fails? What do we do then?"
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msgid "We try something else."
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msgid "Like simply fighting them? Because there are nearly twenty billion of those bastards, and while we're not light on personnel, we're losing numbers rapidly."
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msgid "What's to stop them doing to Helios what they just did to the Independents?"
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msgid "You mean smash each world they come to? All the way to Earth?"
msgid "Yes. Remember on Mythos? Parks said it was a very real possibility. At this rate, we just might find ourselves having to fight a battle for the Solar System."
msgid "The time has come to take the fight to Tzac. We will begin by striking their outer defences, and containing their forces to the system. The Iron Wolves will lead an attack against one of the outer jumpgates. It will likely be heavily defended, and heavy-class Tzac Blizzards could well arrive in the area as soon as you begin your assault."
msgid "The initial attack went extremely well, and we're ready to move further into the system. Tzac forces are moving up to meet us, so expect heavy resistance. Your goal is simple: destroy all enemy forces."
msgid "There is growing public unrest over the on-going war, with a number of high-profile voices calling for an immediate end to the attacks on Tzac. While we cannot abandon the campaign while Tzac remains a threat, we can reduce the loss of life by disabling the enemy craft, instead of destroying them. That should placate the anti-war campaigners for a time."
msgid "We're closing in on Tzac itself. This is where things get tricky, as we need to ensure we capture the empress alive. Ground teams will flush her out of her palace, and she'll likely make a run for the jumpgate. Her shuttle will need to be disabled and protected as soon as it's sighted. Remember to keep enemy casualties to a minimum."
msgid "All, our mission parameters have changed. The Pandorans are making a move against Mace. We need to act quickly."
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msgid "Therefore, you have permission to destroy any and all opposing forces, no need to mag these guys."
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msgid "Commander, we've got Darts and Shales incoming."
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msgid "Looks like some mercenaries decided to stick around. Let's show them why that was a bad move."
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msgid "That's them seen to. Onwards to the jumpgate."
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msgid "Got INF fighters incoming."
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msgid "Knew it wouldn't be long."
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msgid "Patriots, a Tzac warship just arrived in the area, but it has Imperial fighter escorts. Most likely it's been acquired by the Pandroans. It needs to be taken down before Cristabel makes her escape bid, as it might be here to kill her."
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msgid "Got it. You all heard that. Let's get to it."
msgid "An opportunity has been granted for us to infiltrate Mitikas space, the Pandoran army, and ultimate get close to Jason Zackaria or Julian Rissard. If nothing else, we could still discover the whereabouts of these two elusive men, which could assist in future operations to capture them. Your goal is to acquire an Angel, an outdated INF fighter that currently lies in the hands of mercenaries. They have retreated to Phylent to affect repairs, so now is the chance to strike."
msgid "A distress call from a CSN squadron has been issued, who were engaging Pandoran targets. It appears as though the enemy have magged the fighters, rather than destroy them. INF tugs are preparing to lead them out of the system, via the jumpgate. We need to destroy those tugs, and get those men and women to safety. We cannot allow the Pandorans to get hold of any of our technology."
msgid "White Knights, the enemy tugs are already in position and are attaching tow ropes. They must not be allowed to get those fighters and pilots to the jumpgate."
msgid "The Pandorans are preparing for a major push into Rothan, so we need to shore up defences as quickly as possible. Command have selected a number of positions that will give us a strategic advantage in the early stages of battle when the enemy arrives. The Blue Jesters are to link up with the Irregular Nomads near to one Rothan's inner jumpgates, and await further instructions."
msgid "Control, we're in position. Awaiting the Irregular Nomads."
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msgid "Irregular Nomads have just exited the jumpgate. They'll be with you shortly."
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msgid "Commander Spencer, we're on our way. We'll join you at the waypoint."
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msgid "Acknowledged, Lieutenant, we'll see you in a bit."
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msgid "Control, we're ready to--"
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msgid "Commander, be advised that we are detecting UNF fighters advancing on your position, several Nymphs and Fireflies. They are not responding to requests to identify presence or purpose."
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msgid "Pandorans?"
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msgid "Their signatures don't suggest so."
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msgid "Commander, incoming fighters are hostile. Suggest you prepare to engage or fallback to the jumpgate."
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msgid "Acknowledged, moving to engage."
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msgid "Control, enemy targets have been eliminated."
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msgid "Any survivors?"
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msgid "Negative, I didn't see anyone eject from those fighters."
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msgid "Commander, your current missions has been aborted. Return to the jumpgate. We need a full report as to what just happened out there."
msgid "The Pandorans have launched a sudden attack against the system. It appears that they are capitalizing on the chaos that the Kingdom of Tzac has thrown us into. We need to repel this attack, as defeat here could mean a major setback in our struggle against both enemies."
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msgid "Hell, they're outnumbering us, a good two-to-one!"
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msgid "There are Swarmers in their ranks, making up the bulk. Don't lose faith people, we can do this."
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msgid "That's the last of 'em. Not often we win an engagement like this."
msgid "The Pandorans are pressing home their advantage, and closing in on Rothan's inhabited planets. They must defeated, as a loss here would mean them starting a ground assault. Expect heavy resistance."
msgid "This is a very dangerous mission. While the Pandorans appear to have accepted you as one of their pilots, they will still be highly suspicious. You should therefore do whatever possible to keep their suspicions low. Stick close to the wing commander when not in combat. Do not fire your guns or use your ECM if you don't need to, and eliminate your targets with extreme prejudice, no matter what."
msgid "A simple test flight. Get used to piloting your fighter, without threat of attack or any other dangers to face. There are no objectives to complete in this mission, so you may quit it at any time and move on to the next one."
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msgid "Welcome to free flight."
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msgid "Practice turning, accelerating, and braking."
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msgid "Don't forget about your Boost, either. That can be a life saver in certain situations."
msgid "Face off against an opponent that is armed. The enemy in this course is a Dart, kitted out with twin particle cannons. It shouldn't prove too difficult a challenge."
msgid "Practice using your ECM in the next encounter. The Dart here is equipped with missiles, which will home in on you. You can thwart these attacks by careful use of your ECM. Once you are done practicing, you can destroy the Dart and move on."
msgid "Use your mag cannons to disable the enemy Dart. Disabling enemy craft and bringing the target in alive is sometimes an important step in securing lasting victory."
msgid "Switch to your Mag cannons and fire them at the Dart to disable it. Do not fire your plasma cannons or launch any missiles, as these could destroy the target."
msgid "Take on three enemy targets single handedly. Once again, these are Darts equipped with simple particle cannons. A single TAF should not find itself outclassed here, so long as the enemy are not allowed to gain the upper hand."
msgid "The Pandorans' push in to Independent space has led to a surge in pirate activity along the Confederation border. The threat needs to be dealt with immediately, starting with cutting back on the enemy presence at Temper."
msgid "Despite recent efforts, the pirate and insurgent activity shows no sign of abating. We need to continue to smash the rings as we find them and prevent them from gaining a foothold in Temper, as this could only be bad for morale and the war effort. While we still face Darts, the modifications to these craft are becoming more prevalent, and there are more shielded and plasma-equipped fighters to be found in their ranks."
msgid "Allied intelligence have managed to locate one of the pirate ring lieutenants. We need to bring this man in alive, as he could provide us with further useful information that will allow us to track down and eliminate high ranking individuals. You will be piloting a Ray, and will need to use your Mag cannons to disable the target. Do not destroy the lieutenant's Dart."
msgid "It took some time, but we have finally been able to extract the required information from the lieutenant we captured. His information has revealed that the pirates have formed a coalition to take advantage of the brewing war. We need to smash this alliance apart by targetting the faction leaders. They are currently fleeing an earlier ambush, one designed to send them your way. The leaders are all piloting acquired Nymphs. Take them down."
msgid "With the leaders all gone, we're now in a position to end the organised piracy problem in Temper for good. We have identified a number of Darts massing for what appears to be a strike against CSN assets, in retribution. We're not going to give the pirates the chance to do so, and strike them first. Strickland will lead the Steel Bulls into battle."
msgid "Acknowledged. Good work out there, Commander. Thanks to you, Temper will be a safer system, and we can focus on shoring up our defenses against the Pandoran forces. Come on home."
msgid "Your instructions are simple, Hicks. As before, follow the wing leader's instructions, and do as the others do. Stay close to the leader when not otherwise engaged, and do not do anything to raise your suspicion. Act quickly to assure the Pandorans you're with them."
msgid "Intelligence reports suggest that Tzac have hired a number of mercenaries to assist in their attacks on Independent systems. Information obtained from underground sources says that they are planning on targetting UNF capital ships. While known mercenary hardware should not challenge our ships, for now all UNF corvettes will travel with extended fighter escorts, as a precaution."
msgid "A number of those responsible for helping supply illegal arms and information to Tzac have been identified. They are to be tracked down, and brought in for questioning. At this point, we want to avoid killing them, as they could prove vital to bringing in the ringleaders."
msgid "It seems that some of the traitors that were brought in earlier were acting as a distraction for a number of others, who have now commandeered CSN Drachma. The corvette must be taken back, without destroy it. All other targets are valid, unless surrendering."
msgid "There are now only two figureheads in the traitor group remaining: Isabel Nelson, and one other whose identity is currently being confirmed. Isabel Nelson has been located in the vicinity. As before, disable her fighter so she can be brought in. Disable any other surrendering targets."
msgid "Our forces have taken heavy losses of the last few engagements, but there is still much to do. Three Pandoran corvettes have been tagged for destruction. We need to ensure that they are taken down, while we minimise losses of our own. We cannot afford to lose all of our own capital ships. Work fast, and assist Zenobia, Lady Jane Grey, and Tangka as needed."
msgid "The Pandorans are already deploying ground assault teams to Flint. The attack is in its early stages, with more troop carrier incoming. The enemy are meeting our defence lines aggressively, to clear a path for their landers. We need to hit back hard, and prevent Flint from being taken. Objective is simple: destroy all enemy forces."
msgid "Dodds, Commodore Parks has ordered that you pull out immediately."
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msgid "Griffin, what the hell? We can take them!"
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msgid "That's a negative, Dodds. You're to return to the carrier, and prepare for withdrawal."
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msgid "I'm not going to run away. Not again."
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msgid "Dodds, this is Commodore Park. I'm giving you a direct order. This isn't a battle we can win, and I'm not having you throw away your life or lose that starfighter. Get out, now. Final warning, mister."
msgid "We're sorry, Hicks, but you need to continue following orders. We're aware of what is about to happen, but this is for the greater good. Try to get through this in one piece. Both mentally and physically."
msgid "As already confirmed by Neal Stockwell, the evacuation of Oracle IX in response to the supernova has not be progressing as rapidly as many would like. And now, with the Pandoran army on the move, we need to quicken the pace. A number of civilian stragglers has been identified near to Oracle IX, who are in need of escort to the evacuation point. Your objective is to locate all the civilian craft in the area, and bring them in. No enemy forces are expected, but it is best to be on your guard."
msgid "We have identified around a dozen more stragglers that need to be brought in. Lead them to the evacuation point as before. Take caution: intelligence picked up encrypted signals that appear to match those used by the Pandorans for their transmissions. Enemy forces should be engaged and destroyed or routed on contact. Civilian losses should be minimised."
msgid "The final stages of the evacuation are in progress, but the situation is getting tight. We've received an SOS from a group of civilians who have had a run in with some scavengers. Ordinarily, we would secure the area first before deploying rescue, but with the situation becoming ever desperate, we are going to send out the tug now. Bring home each civilian craft - the enemy should ignore them for now."
msgid "The Pandorans' arrival is imminent, but the evacuation is nearing completion. We need only mop up some of the stragglers. Two of the White Knights will be assisting, before moving on to hit the enemy's supply line. You should concentrate on getting the civilians to safety, and letting the ATAFs do the bulk of the work."
msgid "The Pandoran fleet is closing in on Oracle IX, and their capital ships are moving rapidly up the field. We need to hold them back for as long as possible, to give the final evacuees time to escape the system. This will need to be done with fighters along. However, Lieutenant Commanders Taylor and Todd of the White Knights will be lending assistance with the ATAFs, which should give us the edge in battle."
msgid "One of the oldest starfighters created by the Mitikas Empire, the Angel is rarely seen, due to it being retired in 2599. A handful of Independent Worlds continue to operate the fighter, having purchased them from the empire prior to Mitikas pulling them from service. Even so, they are quite often held back from deployment, acting as reserves to bulk up numbers. Angels are notable for being the first INF fighter to be equipped with mag cannons, and for being somewhat smaller than most of the nation's other fighters. Also of note is the appearance, the fighter sporting a purple colour scheme, as opposed to the reds of more recent INF craft."
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msgid "The Advanced Tactical Assault Fighter (ATAF) is the single most powerful single-seat starfighter in existence. Only five have so far been manufactured owing to their tremendous development costs (each one said to be on par with a carrier). Their existence and even those selected to participate in the training program have been a closely guarded secret within the CSN. It is the spiritual successor to the TAF upon which a great deal of its design was based."
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msgid "Like many other heavy-class starfighters, the Blizzard relies on firepower to make up for its somewhat sluggish performance in battle. In this respect, it is equipped with five cannons and five missiles, making it a formidable opponent in battle. The fighter is rarely seen outside of Mace, however, its primary function being the protection of Tzac's home system."
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msgid "The Dart is a very common, general purpose vessel that is used commonly by both the public and by the underworld. Because of its relatively low costs and ease of maintenance, it is highly favoured by criminal organisations. It is usually sold as a single-seat, unarmed vessel, but can be purchased in a great variety of modified states, including that with an extra seat and with a number of armaments; missiles usually being attached to the tips of each of the four fins."
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msgid "A relatively new starfighter, only introduced in the last seventeen years or so, the Firefly benefits from an overall reduction in manufacturing costs, while still maintaining the same defensive capabilities as other light-class fighters. It also benefits from slightly increased offensive measures, featuring two plasma cannons and one additional particle cannon. The fighter was greeted very positively when it was introduced and many hundreds were constructed exclusively for use by the UNF."
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msgid "Of all the bombers that the CSN can offer, the Hammerhead is one of the most well known. Slow, but sure, the Hammerhead is packed to the gills with rockets, missiles and torpedoes, making it a formidable and dangerous opponent within a conflict zone. Escorted by a wing of TAFs or Rays, a Hammerhead need only get in to range of a target to unleash a volley of rockets that would prove truly devastating. Hammerheads feature two seats, one for the pilot and one to aid with targeting and handling armaments. It also has room for an optional rear gunner."
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msgid "The Hyena is a new starfighter, introduced in the last 15 years and was constructed specifically for use by the United Naval Forces. Like most other medium-class starfighters, it treads the line between light and heavy-classes, offering high speeds and manoeuvrability, dense armour and shielding, and presenting high offensive capabilities. The Hyena is typically identified as Hyena-A or Hyena-B, depending on whether it is equipped with mag cannons or laser cannons."
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msgid "The greatest mass produced starfighter in the Imperial Naval Forces, the Jackal, like the TAF, is lightly armoured and shielded, but fast. Like other INF starfighters it has been through a rapid variation process in the last few years, as a result of the Imperial Civil War."
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msgid "The Khepri is a bomber, designed and built by the Kingdom of Tzac. It is an enchanced derivative of the Imperial Scarab."
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msgid "The Kingfisher is a medium-class, CSN starfighter, built to complement the Ray (although it arrived two years later than scheduled). Whereas the Ray features two mag cannons in addition to its plasma cannons, the Kingfisher is equipped with laser cannons. Also, unlike the Ray, the Kingfisher is a single seat fighter."
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msgid "Originally developed in 2580, the Leopard was redesigned from the ground up, to act as the United Naval Forces primary heavy starfighter. It is more powerful than the Sphinx and Rook, but shares their inherent weaknesses, such as poor handling and sluggish engines. Aside from bombers, it is the only UNF fighter craft to feature two pilot seats. It is also the only fighter in existence to feature plasma cannons on the port and starboard sides, operated by the second pilot. Budget restrictions meant that a third frontal plasma cannon was replaced by a particle cannon."
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msgid "The Lynx was a latecomer to the UNF's spacecraft compliment, the organisation purchasing Hammerheads from the CSN and, on occasion, Khepris from the Kingdom of Tzac. Neither were desirable longterm solutions, and so the Lynx was developed to fill the gap in the navy's offerings. The bomber was heavily inspired by the Hammerhead, with the UNF having found success in the use of the CSN craft in the past, and wished to continue that way."
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msgid "So called because of the likeness of its two upper struts to that of a praying mantis, this is one of the most well recognised starfighters in the INF. A medium starfighter, like the Confederation's own Ray, the Mantis is not only better armed, featuring an extra set of offensive weaponry, but is also faster. Like other Imperial starfighters, it has seen a great number of stable variants emerge in the past few years."
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msgid "A light class starfighter, constructed for use by the United Naval Forces. With the exception of the ATAFs, one of the latest designed and constructed starfighters in recent years."
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msgid "A well armed, armoured and shielded fighter, the Ray compliments a squadron of TAFs well, although it is not as fast nor as manoeuvrable. The Ray is so called due to its outward appearance being quite similar to that of Manta Ray. It also features two seats, though it is possible to fly with one crew members."
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msgid "The Razor is a medium-class starfighter, built and deployed by the Kingdom of Tzac. The fighter has a long service history, though it has likely undergone a number of updates and modifications to the base specification since its first appearance in 2571. Like most other Tzac starfighters, the current variation id of the fighter is not known, thought it could lie around F or G."
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msgid "The most heavily armed and boosting the greatest defences of all the starfighters in the CSN, the Rook generally only sees action during significant missions and operations, where its increased power can bring many benefits. It is, however, the slowest of all the CSN's starfighters and some pilots have complained that it feels very sluggish in combat."
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msgid "A scarab beetle-shaped bomber, generally used to launch a hail of rockets and missiles at targets. Slow, but quite well armoured and shielded. As with the Hammerhead, it relies on starfighter support to protect it during operations."
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msgid "The Shale is a light-class starfighter, based on the Nymph. It is believed to have been constructed by Tzac based on leaked information about the initial design elements of the Nymph. As such, it follows a similar form factor, but differs in both its colour scheme (green, instead of white and blue) and armaments, being equipped with three rapid-fire particle cannons, instead of the Nymph's two plasma cannons. Tzac denied any involvement in the theft of the Nymph's construction details, attesting that it believed the design documents were for a new type of Dart, and as such were not governed by any sort of intergalactic trade secrets."
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msgid "The SK-31 is a medium-class starfighter, built and deployed by the Kingdom of Tzac. Unlike the Razor and SK-34, the SK-31 is equipped with two laser cannons, to enable it to disrupt the shields of its target and make it easier to either destroy or disable. It is unknown what the SK in the fighter's name stands for, and whether or not the 31 refers to an iteration or other internal identifier."
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msgid "The SK-34 is a medium-class starfighter, built and deployed by the Kingdom of Tzac. Though its exterior appearance is very different to the SK-31, it features similar internal specifications. Unlike the SK-31, however, it is equipped with Mag cannons, instead of lasers. As with the SK-34, it is unknown what the SK in the fighter's name stands for, and whether or not the 34 refers to an iteration or other internal identifier."
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msgid "The Imperial Naval Forces answer to the Rook, the Sphinx is more heavily armed, but equally as fast and protected. Generally a single seated craft, the Sphinx can also accept a rear gunner, making it more difficult for opponents to tail it."
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msgid "An all round, multi purpose, single-seat starfighter, the TAF is the most well known and highest produced starfighter within the CSN. Both lightly armoured and shielded, the TAF is easy to handle in the hands of a rookie and praised even by the most experienced of pilots. It makes up for its lack of armour, shielding and armaments by benefiting from good speeds and ease of manoeuvrability."
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msgid "The Thunderhead evolved from an original concept design for a new bomber, of which it still shares some features (such as a generous supply of missiles and torpedo hardpoints). It is faster than the Scarab bombers, but a lot slower than the Sphinx. It is, however, better armoured and shielded than both. It is rarely seen on the field, as it is now considered old, costly to maintain and has in recent years been superseded by the Sphinx. Despite this, it remains a formidable opponent and its offensive measures means that it is able to take down light-class vessels with ease."
