Date sent: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 07:43:05 -0700 From: Jon Souza To: B5 Wars Subject: [B5W] [Scenario]Wolves In The Fold Send reply to: babylon5-wars@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU BACKGROUND:During the Narn/Centauri war, a plan designed by G`Dar`Jareth G`Par called "Grey Hunters" was put into effect. In essence, small "wolfpacks" of jump-capable destroyers carefully infiltrated Centauri lines, using hidden supply caches concealed all over Centauri space to resupply themselves. Once inside the depths of Centauri space, the wolfpacks would hunt any civilian or military cargo traffic within Centauri space, sometimes even challenging small starbases with hit and run tactics. Near the end of the war, however, most of the "wolfpacks" were recalled to bolster Narn fleet losses. The few that still operated, however, were formidable opponents. So much so that the Centauri set a trap for the "Divine Vengence" wolfpack, using a "fast" military convoy and one hidden ship. Player One:Narn Ships:Ka'Toc Battle Destroyer, Sho'Kar Scout, Var`Nic Long Range Destroyer x4. The Var`Nics are all carrying Frazi fighters(six flights), and the Ka`Toc and Sho`Kar have Gorith fighters. The Ka`Toc has a gunsight and improved fire control on it's mag-gun, and a Expert Helmsman. The Var`Nics have gunsights on their Medium Lasers. The Sho'Kar has +2 improved sensors. Player Two:Centauri. Sulust Escort Destroyer x2, Altarin Destroyer x2, Darkner Fast Attack Frigate, Lias Supply Ship x11, Dargan Strike Cruiser(hidden as a Lias). The Dargarn has improved fire control on the battle lasers and matter cannons, and mounts gunsights on the battle lasers. The Dartigan carries 12 Rutarian fighters, all other ships carry Sentri fighters. SET-UP RULES: The map is to be long and wide. Attach the maps so that the maps are two wide and six long. The Centauri are to place their ships along the bottom of the map in any formation they wish. The Dartigan is using it's CSS to appear as a Lias, and will move like one until discovered or the player decides to let the ship act normally. The Narn fleet can enter from any side of the board, EXCEPT behind the Centauri. Their placement is all at once, in any formation. Victory Conditions: Narn:Destroy 50% of the Lias. Once the Dartigan is discovered, it counts as TWO Lias for this purpose. The Ka`Tok and Sho`Kar must be able to disengage on it's own(Jump Drive and engines intact). Centauri:Destroy 50% of the raiders. The Sho`Kar counts as two ships for this purpose. VARIATIONS: New Blood:A second wolfpack joins in on the attack. Add a Ka'Toc Battle Destroyer and four Var`Nic Long Range Destroyers. These ships are modified like the previous versions(i.e. gunsights, improved targeting and Expert Helmman). The Narn MUST destroy the convoy, and 50% of the escorts to win. Suprise and Shock:A second Dartian, with a full fighter compliment, is hidden as well in the fleet. The radiers must all be destroyed to win. Comments: Players like convoy raids because it lets them blow things up without too much risk. However, the Lias are dangerous to fighers and ships if they get TOO close and the Lias remain close together. However, the Narn have a firepower advantage until the Dartigan reveals itself. Revelation of the Dartigan becomes a tricky problem. Too soon, and the Narn may be able to pick it off with long-ranged Mag Gun and laser fire. Too late, and the fighters may be savaged as they launch. However, it's heavy weapons will change the nature of the battle, if launched.