User manual GAMES PC WING COMMANDER-THE KILRATHI SAGA

[. . . ] Even back then, I wanted to suggest changes that would make the simulator a more effective preparation for real-life combat. I was about to get that chance, though in a very different way than I had envisioned. I was flying a reconnaissance mission in the Gwynedd sector when we were attacked by a contingent of Jalkehi. Instead of obeying my orders and remaining with the escort, my wingman Maniac broke away and engaged two Kilrathi pilots in a dogfight. [. . . ] Remember to move quickly, so the Jalkehi IR missiles won't have time to "memorize" your ship type. The laser and particle cannon provide the Jalkehi with good blaster capabilities. Jrathek Class Medium Fighter Length 20 m Max. Velocity 500 kps Cruise Velocity 350 kps Acceleration Excellent Max. YPR 10 dps Mass 15 tonnes Weapons Photon Cannon (2) Plasma Bolts (2) FF Missiles (2) DF Missiles (2) Chaff Pods (1) Armor Fore and Aft Shields 15 cm equivalent each Front and Rear 20 cm each Left and Right 18 cm each When Hajjnah, the renowned Kilrathi scientist and engineer, defected to the TCS Viking, he brought with him blueprints detailing the design of a Kilrathi ship currently in development. This Jrathek fighter has been prototyped in the TCSN simulator to prepare our students for the newest Kilrathi threat. Similar to the Wraith, the Jrathek will be equipped with strong shields and armor; in addition, its maneuverability and speed will make it the fastest Kilrathi fighter ship. However, its weapon loadout is less impressive. The Jrathek is the only Kilrathi ship you can both pilot and fly against in your simulation training. Ralatha Class Destroyer Length 394 m Max. Velocity 250 kps Cruise Velocity 150 kps Acceleration Poor Max. YPR 1 dps Mass 11, 000 tonnes Weapons Anti-Matter Cannon (2) Flak Cannon (4) Armor Fore and Aft Shields Phase Shields Front and Rear 500 cm each Left and Right 500 cm each The Ralatha is one of the most sophisticated capital ships of the Kilrathi fleet. The destroyer is equipped with phase shields and multiple turrets as well as anti-matter guns. Chaff pods must be released shortly before impact of the missile. Once you have released chaff, hit your afterburners and escape from the danger zone. Chaff only diverts missiles currently targeted on you. Any missiles that lock onto you after the pod has already been released will not be diverted. These protective devices are the latest in defense technology and render any capital ship impervious to fighter guns and most missiles. Torpedoes, Leech missiles and Mace missiles are the only weapon systems capable of penetrating these shields. Kilrathi forces have developed stealth technology that renders their ships completely invisible to our detection technology. We have emulated this phenomenon in our simulation of the Strakha ship. OFFENSIVE WEAPONS When a weapon is named below (e. g. , Dart or Javelin), its description applies specifically to a Confederation system. However, in most cases, there is a closely corresponding Kilrathi weapon. Missiles Dart Dumb Fire Missile (DF). This missile system is a point-and-shoot weapon with no homing capabilities. Reserve this weapon for use against slow targets at medium to close range when you can easily anticipate the enemy's next movement. [. . . ] ©Copyright 1993 ORIGIN Systems, Inc. Wing Commander, Origin and We create worlds are registered trademarks of ORIGIN Systems, Inc. Academy is a trademark of ORIGIN Systems, Inc. Electronic Arts is a registered trademark of Electronic Arts. ® ® An Electronic Arts® Company P. O. [. . . ]