Mission 22

Mission 22 takes place on January 21, 2162 and is part of the Final Battles campaign.

Briefing
''OK people, let's get started.

''We're damaged and low on supplies, but the Coalition's going to help us out. Captain Mukai has formulated a plan to raid a Coalition supply depot, the Kronstadt.

''The Tigers will take the point and hit the Kronstadt's early warning satellites. The next objective is to take out the Kronstadt's long range comm tower; you'll have two minutes before they bypass our jamming signal. Once the comm tower is down, engage the Kronstadt's fighter contingent. With the fighters out of the way, take out the Kronstadt's turrets.

''The depot will be left defenseless and our Rippers and light cargo ships will move in and remove the supplies. As you're well aware, this transfer process will leave the cargo ships open to attack, so we'll be providing cover in case we get unwelcome company.

''With the cargo secured, Gamma wing will move in to destroy the Kronstadt. Your final objective will be to escort the cargo vessels to Fort Bear before jumping back to the Yamato.

''OK, that's it people.

Recommended loadout

 * This is a shooty mission, so focus on what you feel flies best and fits your style. Reaper or Phoenix are fool-proof choices. Pack a few Solomons to maybe take out the early warning sats in time.

Walkthrough

 * Standard fare, launch from the Yamato and prepare to move out. You'll shortly be treated to a time-sensitive segment, so watch out. You'll be reminded that you have sixty seconds to take out the early warning satellites, so keep your finger on the trigger and jump out. You will very likely fail, so don't sweat it, just treat the extra seven Cossac heavy fighters from the Sabers as a cheer-up prize. Wipe them out, then jump out to the Kronstadt.
 * You have thirty seconds to take out the comms tower to prevent another wave of reinforcements, so afterburn close in and take it out. If you fail, you will have to contend with CS Bokov and its wave of fighters.
 * Then Enriquez orders you to wipe out the Kronstadt's turrets, but ignore her and focus on the score or so of fighters and Kurgens. You're looking at a mix of Haidars (Scorpions remnants) and Sabers (Sabers and freshly-orphaned Black Eagles), plus two Kurgens on top of the Kronstadt. Just take your time, rack up kills, and clear the enemy out. This will pay off shortly.
 * Once they're gone, strip the Kronstadt of its remaining turrets, then destroy both pairs of doors to the interior of the station, so that the Mammoth and its six Rippers can jump in. Once they arrive a wing of Golden Warriors and Sabers in Azans arrives, led by Red Dragon. Cycle through targets to find the Golden Warriors leader fighter, then destroy it, following up with wiping out the remaining enemy fighters. Once they're gone, just kick back and relax as the Rippers haul the supplies over to the Mammoth.

Outcomes

 * Success+: No cargo pods lost.
 * Success: One to three pods lost.
 * Partial fail: Four to seven pods lost.
 * Fail: Over seven pods lost.