Descent Freespace Mission

Title: Einstein's Journey
Author: Robert Carroll
Mission type: Escort

Difficulty: Advanced

Objectives: Escort the GTSC Einstein to Sigma Jump Node so it can investigate unusual subspace phenomenon in the Betelgeuse system.

Installation:  Unzip the files.  Put ejourney.fsm into your freespace/data/missions directory.  Put cuelong.wav into your freespace/data/voice/special directory if you want an audible cue when messages appear.

Hints/Spoiler:  This is pretty straightforward, intercept any Shivan ships that appear.  Kill the enemy quickly as the next wav will arrive soon.  The only trick is when the Hanuman cruiser jumps in, attack it briefly.  This will draw it's fire away from the Einstein and save some of her hull.  A wave of bombers jumps in shortly below the jump node.  As soon as it does, head directly for it.  A friendly cruiser (London) will take care of the Hanuman.  By the time you reach the bombers they will have launched their bombs, shoot them down ASAP.  One bomb is enough to destroy the Einstein.  Then destroy the bombers, target a bomber that isn't being attacked already (check for the red targeted markers on you hud).  Once all the shivans are killed, stick around to protect the London from some unexpected ships for a bonus.  When the London leaves an Elysium will jump in to "thank you".  No good deed goes unpunished :)  Scan the Elysium for a laugh.