Mission 10

Mission 10 takes place on November 21, 2160 and is part of the Guerrilla War campaign.

Briefing
''Let's get started people.

''The Coalition's warp capability is giving them a strong advantage as illustrated by their attacks along our frontier. We have to neutralize this quickly so we can gain the upper hand when our own warp technology becomes operational. Reconnaissance indicates that this jump gate activity is being coordinated from the Latov Asteroid Observation Base, and our mission's primary objective is its destruction.

''Alpha and Gamma wing will move out three Nav points and locate the base using scanners. Once found, Alpha wing will have three minutes to destroy the communication tower, after that the jamming from your support craft will be ineffective. Once you have tagged the communication tower, take out the fighters; when the fighters are gone, destroy the base's defensive turrets. Gamma wing will then move in to take out the base's satellite dish.

''Your final objective will be to locate and destroy a vent hatch on the surface of the asteroid, then launch one of your Jackhammer missiles into the vent. This should trigger off a chain reaction in the asteroid's internal bunker. With all mission objectives achieved, make your way back to the Reliant via Fort Sherman.

''We need this one, pilots.

Recommended loadout

 * As usual, the Coyote provides the optimal balance of firepower, resilience, and speed. If you want to do the honors of taking out Latov, pack a Jackhammer missile.

Walkthrough

 * You launch with the rest of your wing from the Reliant. Gamma Wing joins you shortly and you jump out ahead to the next nav point. As usual, you run into complications right off the bat: A full Coalition supply convoy with two Gurevich-class carriers escorted by a pair of Kurgens and two Sabers. Focus on the fighters, but don't fret if one of them jumps out, there's no penalty for failing this objective here. Wipe them out to get free kills, then jump out to the next waypoint.
 * The problems start here. The Nanny ship is missing, as you're going to deal with four Sabers and four Laggs at the next waypoint. It's extremely difficult to ensure both bombers survive. As long as one remains, you can continue with the mission. Your best bet is a combination of taunting, missiles, and perhaps a Havoc to knock them off course. Don't worry about expending your ammunition, the Nanny will provide.
 * Rearm at the Nanny by flying into the red wire frame. You'll automatically dock and be resupplied, then launch for the attack on Latov. If you let any of the fighters escape in the last engagement, you'll face a restored CS Badanov and five Sabers. You'll also have sixty seconds to take out the communications tower. Ignore any fighter cover and make a beeline for the comms tower, unless you want to face no less than TEN Coalition Saracen fighters.
 * After the comms tower is taken out, take out the Kurgens, then the turrets lining the satellite dish to clear the way for Gamma. Afterwards, it's a simple case of waiting for Gamma to take out the dish, then taking out the shaft cover and planting a Jackhammer down there after taking up position in the red wire frame. If you don't have a Jackhammer, Bandit will take out the base instead.
 * Finally, you jump out to Fort Sherman and ANS Reliant. Take note of ANS Mitchell docked there for refit, which soon takes off, and a massive flight of Mammoths and even a squadron of Storks moving through. It's a sight for sore eyes. Land afterwards.

Outcomes

 * Success+: Latov and the supporting carrier are destroyed
 * Success: Latov destroyed
 * Fail: Latov survives, its dish is not destroyed, or Gamma wing is wiped out