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Introduction to FS2
Welcome to FS2! If you have ever played Freespace2 before, you know how different it is from the original Descent-Freespace. Capital ships are much harder to destroy, with beam cannons and flak exploding all around you. This also works in your favor, because in escort missions your ships are better protected than before. In Freespace2, there are 3 main types of missions that I have come upon. They are the escort missions, strike missions, and undercover missions.
Escort Missions in FS2
Escort missions have evolved a great deal from their ancestors in Descent-Freespace. For instance, when you had to guard the Bastion in one of the missions, it was a major pain because the Orion could not stop fighters and bombers. The Bastion would literally get ripped to shreds in minutes if you didn't destroy all the bombers and bombs. In Freespace2, the Orion still has almost no anti-fighter capabilities, but most other ships are a terror to attack. Even freighters have some some anti-fighter capabilities, but not much. The same holds true in Descent-Freespace and Freespace2. You MUST shoot down bombers and bombs first, than worry about the fighters. The damage done by fighters is minimal comparable to what a wing of bombers can do to your convoy.
Strike Missions in FS2
In most assault missions you participate in, the enemy almost always outnumber you. Actually, in EVERY mission you are outnumbered by Shivans or the NTF or whatever other enemy you are fighting. This can be a big disadvantage to you, especially in the higher difficulties where every enemy shot rips through your shields and slams into your hull. It kinda sucks when you have 10 Shivans bearing down on you because all of your wingmen are dead. Also, strike missions against larger cap-ships are much harder with the addition of new weapons such as beams and flak, and even engine wash. It used to be that in Descent-Freespace you could just come up right behind a cap ship and shoot it from behind where it's defenseless. Not any more. Capital ships now have anti-fighter beams mounted in the back, and if you fly behind the engines you'll notice that you'll get bounced around by the ship's engine wash. This makes the life of a bomber much harder, since you have to get within atleast 400-300 meters and launch your bombs at the targetm with flak and beam cannon fire exploding all around you.
Undercover Missions in FS2
A new aspect of missions is started in Freespace2: Undercover missions. There may have been some in the Silent Threat add-on pack, but I never got that so I would not know. Anyways, undercover missions involve going undercover (duh!) in often dangerous missions. For instance, you have 3 missions where you have to go undercover with NTF forces, and in the last mission they figure out you are a spy and nearly kill you! In another mission, you have to fly into Shivan space in a Mara, all while avoiding a nearly endless wave of fighters with no back up. It's just 4 Maras versus a whole Shivan fleet. Undercover type of missions usually play the same as regular FS2 missions. Just listen to the briefing, and you should be fine.
My Favorite Ships and Weapons in FS2
Whaty follows is a list of my personal favorite ships in Freespace2. You probably will disagree with me in some parts, and that is OK. You can even E-mail me and tell me what you think should be changed.
Best Interceptor: GTF Persueus
Second Best: GVF Horus
Best Stealth: GTF Pegasus
Second Best: GVF Ptah
Best Heavy Fighter: GVF Tauret
Second Best: GTF Hercules Mark II
Best Strike Bomber: GVB Sekhmet
Second Best: Artemis D.H.
Best Pure Bomber: GTB Boanerges
Second Best: GTB Ursa
Primary Weapons
Most Destructive: GTW Kayser
Most Destructive to Cap Ships: GTW Maxim
Most Bang For The Buck: Subach HL-7 and Mekhu HL-7
Best all around: GTW Kayser
Most Useless: GTW Lamprey
Secondary Weapons
Largest Capacity: GTM Tempest
Quickest Lock Time: GTM Harpoon
Most Destructive Missile: GTM Trebuchet
Most Destructive Bomb: GTM Helios
Most Destructive Against Subsystems: GTM Stiletto
Most Bang For The Buck: GTM Trebuchet
Most Useless: GTI Tag A and B missiles
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Having trouble with a certain mission in FreeSpace2?
Wish there was someone there to walk you through it? Well, nowthere is!
Tech Freespace has written very detailed walkthroughs on all 35 missions
in the main Freespace2 Campaign, even the infamous Bearbaiting and As Lightning
Fall. Each walkthrough contains pictures, preferred loadout, and indepth
details on how to beat that mission. It doesn't get any more detailed or
better than this!
Listed below is an index to all the walkthroughs,
starting with mission 1 upto number 35. Mission numbers that are aqua
indicate that you are stationed on a Terran destroyer, numbers in tan
indicate you are stationed on a Vasudan destroyer, the five numbers
in green indicate
the two Special Ops loops, and the numbers in gray indicate user missions. You can use the navigation below, or scroll
through and find the mission yourself.
[ 1-5 | 6-10
| 11-15 | 16-20 | 21-25
| 26-30 | 31-35 ]
[ Special Op Loop 1 | Special
Op Loop 2 | User Missions]
Missions 1-5
| # |
Name |
Description |
| 1 |
Surrender,
Belisarius |
This
is your very first mission. Guard the Iota transports until the GVD Psamtik
arrives. |
| 2 |
The
Place of Chariots |
You
are ordered to destroy a rebel cargo base, but you stumble upon something
the GTVA isn't supposed to know... |
| 3 |
The
Romans Blunder |
You
are ordered to chase down the Iceni, but Command screws up. Destroy the
incoming fighters and cruisers until the Psamtik arrives to back you up. |
| 4 |
A
Lion at the Door |
First
mission where you encounter Shivans; Fly your trusty Herc II into battle
and protect the Carthage and the Dashor. |
| 5 |
Mystery
of the Trinity |
First
nebula mission; Patrol with Zeta wing and run across a secret you're not
supposed to know about... |
Missions 6-10
| # |
Name |
Description |
| 6 |
The
Great Hunt |
Patrol the nebula
with the Actium and Lysander, but soon run into some unexpected trouble... |
| 7 |
Slaying
Ravana |
After confirming
the existence of a new Shivan destroyer, Alpha wing is ordered to destroy
it before it can do any more damage. |
| 8 |
The
Sixth Wonder |
Protect Enif
Station from NTF forces. However, when things look the worse, they take a turn for the better. |
| 9 |
Into
the Maelstrom |
You must protect
the 3 transports as they rendezvous with the GTVA Colossus and guard against
NTF forces. |
| 10 |
Feint!
Parry! Riposte! |
Lure Admiral
Koth out of hiding and destroy his Orion. |
Missions 11-15
| # |
Name |
Description |
| 11 |
Rebels
and Renegades |
First mission
in SOC; Protect the Iceni from attacking Vasudans. |
| 12 |
Love
the Treason |
Escort the Sunder
to the jump node and protect it from NTF forces while doing some espionage
work. |
| 13 |
But
Hate the Traitor |
Last mission
in first SOC loop; You must destroy a GTVA cargo station, but the NTF find out about
you and try to finish you off for good. |
| 14 |
Battle
of Wilderness |
In this mission
you return to the nebula; protect 3 transports as they work their way to
the GTCv Warspite. |
| 15 |
A
Game of TAG |
Play a game
of TAG! Test out the new weaponry with little to no help from friendly forces! |
Missions 16-20
| # |
Name |
Description |
| 16 |
Proving
Grounds |
While testing
out the new Pegasus stealth fighter prototypes, the Shivans jump in and
ruin the party. You must protect the Aquitaine from bombers until it can
jump out. |
| 17 |
The
King's Gambit |
The GTVA found
a rebel rallying point; destroy all incoming NTF Warships. |
| 18 |
The
Sicilian Defense |
Again, GTVA
has found another NTF rallying point. Destroy all incoming warships with
the help of your wingmen and the Hyskos. |
| 19 |
EndGame |
Defend the Knossos
device with the help of the GTCv Monitor from NTF forces. |
| 20 |
The
Fog of War |
Mission 20 starts
off your stay on a Vasudan ship; Destroy all Shivan gas miners in a nebula.
But, as you return to the Sobek, the Shivans have a nasty surprise waiting
for you. |
Missions 21-25
| # |
Name |
Description |
| 21 |
A
Monster in the Mist |
You must scan
the Nav, Comm, Weapons, and Sensors subsystems of the SJ Sathanas. |
| 22 |
Speaking
in Tounges |
You must destroy
all Shivan warships while protecting the Thutmose. |
| 23 |
A
Flaming Sword |
Oversee the
destruction of the Knossos portal so the Sathanas can't jump in and terrorize
the GTVA further. |
| 24 |
Bearbaiting |
You must disarm
the beams on the Sathanas so the Colossus can destroy it. You must also
destroy the Beleth, a Demon destroyer. |
| 25 |
High
Noon |
Help the Colossus
destroy the Sathanas once and for all! |
Missions 26-30
| # |
Name |
Description |
| 26 |
Return
to Babel |
Capture the
Iceni and steal the ETAK project, but the Shivans have another idea in
mind... |
| 27 |
Straight,
No Chaser |
While exploring
the nebula, you run across a second Knossos portal. Secure the area with
help from the Psamtik, but the Shivans have a nice surprise waiting for
you... |
| 28 |
Argonautica |
The Aquitaine
is again being pounded by the Shivans. Protect it until it can be repaired
and jump out. |
| 29 |
As
Lightning Fall |
First mission
in the second SOC loop; Sift your way through the EMP nebula and rescue
Lt. Commander Snipes. |
| 30 |
Into
the Lion's Den |
Fly undercover
against the Shivans and destroy some Comm nodes and all the Shivans you
can! |
Missions 31-35
| # |
Name |
Description |
| 31 |
Exodus |
You must escort
transports so they can help the fleeing refugees from Capella. |
| 32 |
Dunkerque |
Provide cover
for 3rd Fleet HQ so all remaining personnel can get out safely. |
| 33 |
Their
Finest Hour |
Engage multiple
Shivans and Shivan cruisers. However, this is also the mission where the
Colossus meets it's demise... |
| 34 |
Clash
of the Titans II |
Escort the Bastion
to the Epsilon Pegasi jump node so it can seal the node off from the Shivans
for good! |
| 35 |
Apocalypse |
Escort all of
the transports you can before the Capella star goes nova! |
User Missions
| Rating |
Name |
Description |
| 5/5 |
Aeos Affair |
An unexpected Shivan invasion has opened a second front deep behind our lines. We don't have the resources to fight them off. This could spell the end of the war and our species... |
| 5/5 |
Rites of Passage |
After wandering after the destruction of Capella, these refugess seem to have found a home at Luxor Station. Yet there are interests that seem to have other plans... |
| 4.5/5 |
Too Many Secrets |
It's your call: Fight for the GTVA and the Colossus, or fight for the NTF and the destruction of the Colossus. The future is in your hands... |
| 4/5 |
Nemesis |
Two Vasudan cruisers attempt to hold the Shivan invasion at the Epsilon Pegasi node. Allied Command dispatches your squadron to help. Defend the cruisers and hold the node. |
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