Operation: Rescue Nonnara

Emboldened, you say, “Undrok, you are more stupid than I initially believed. You have been sold worthless replicas. Obviously, you have no understanding of early Nonnid art, to fall for a simple scam like that! You want proof? Look at the base of that vase. The sculptor should have carved an “0” to symbolize purity of creation in the Nonnid belief system. I’ll pay you fifteen Vulpek silver coins for them, no more.”

Your ruse works! Undrok lets you take the stolen art for a modest payment and you return to space with the valuable pieces.

The Final Showdown

However, the situation has deteriorated in your absence. Enemy ships are now lambasting the Nox with laser fire, rattling the bridge no matter which way you turn. In the midst of the skirmish, you now receive an urgent transmission from the Federation flagship, captained by the cold, proud Arcturian prince Imreth’Xoh. His skin is completely blue, just as the tales said; he possesses a long queue of dark hair, elegant robes that drag upon the ground, and an ever-present frown of disapproval. You gather from the message that his and twelve other ships have been dispatched to come to your aid at Nonnara.

These allies will be arriving in minutes under full starfield camouflage, so your sensors will not be able to pinpoint their exact location. Be aware, however: if you do not coordinate planetary defense with them, they will be forced to accelerate to avoid collision with your ship. Acceleration under camouflage can be detected by enemy sensors. Read your orders carefully. If translated incorrectly, you could accidentally betray your allies’ presence to the enemy!

Results

#1. Attempting to follow orders, you:

a. Jump to light speed, pursue lead Vulpeculan frigate, the Mer’ool. Fly High Yo-Yo maneuver at given coordinates in gas giant’s atmosphere. Maintain position to frigate’s stern. Knock out enemy’s aft engines.

b. Jump to light speed, appear to back off. Retreat behind planet and power engines off. Await instructions.

c. Jump to light speed. Perform a barrel-roll attack on Vulpeculan frigate Bax’Im at given coordinates in the gravity field of the marine moon. Fire laser weapons, match the frigate’s course and speed. Wait to be hailed by surrendering frigate.

Finish

Engage the Vulpek frigates! >>