Campaign

A guide through the campaign missions
Prologue	Chapter 1: Zhey Auna (Missions 1-4)	Chapter 2: Gau Prime (Missions 5-8)	Chapter 3: Redacted Venue (Missions 9-10)
Chapter 4: Arcology CQ-6 (Missions 11-14)	Chapter 5: Ceres Major (Missions 15-18)	Chapter 6: Blight, Sector[3,84] (Missions 19-22)	Chapter 7: Dovacoon Forge (Missions 23-26)	Chapter 8: Prometheus Array (Missions 27-30)

WARNING! This section is VERY spoiler heavy. A lot of content here will be obscured by inline spoilers like this. To read the inline spoilers, highlight the text in the inline spoilers.

Every wave you cleared in the campaign for the first time will reward you with ¢5.
- Waves cleared in the Prologue do not reward credits.
Revives cannot be used in campaign missions.
You are free to use any ship/apex for the mission, unless the mission has pre-selected a specific ship/apex .
If you started playing Phoenix 2 after v7.0, you must play until you unlock Campaign Mission #8 before you can start playing your daily missions .
- If for some reason, you bought Phoenix 2 VIP from the get-go, you won't have access to VIP Missions until you unlocked Campaign Mission #8, thus promoting you to Cadet .
If you started playing Phoenix 2 before v7.0, you should at least attempt Campaign Mission #1 to avoid the pre-mission transmissions from triggering over and over again every time you login.
You will be placed in a random leaderboard for each campaign mission.
- This leaderboard does not refresh, so you will stay with the same players for all of time.
- Rank does not determine which leaderboard you will be placed on.
- Generally, new players are placed separately from veteran players.
You can replay any campaign mission at any point of time.
Unlike daily or community missions, campaign missions are fixed. They never change or refresh.
If you clear the campaign mission within a fixed time (different from campaign mission to campaign mission), you can earn a Par Time Beaten badge.
- You can tell if you have earned the Par Time Beaten badge for a particular campaign mission by seeing the or icon at the top right corner of the campaign mission icon.
If you clear the same campaign mission even faster and beat the developer's fastest time, you earn another badge called Firi Games Time Beaten for the same mission.
- You can tell if you have earned the Firi Games Time Beaten badge for a particular campaign mission by seeing the icon at the top right corner of the campaign mission icon.
The number of Par Time Beaten and Firi Games Time Beaten badges earned in campaign show up on your profile on all leaderboards.
- You can infer the number of Par Time Beaten and Firi Games Time Beaten badges obtained by the number of and icons shown respectively in the mission selection screen.
The total credit earnings from the Campaign add up to ¢7.600.
- This does not consider the Warp Gate instant activations and the final reward which may not appear if you already have it.

If you wish to read the campaign story and transmissions in your own language, read Appendix E2.

Prologue

The Invaders emerged from the void, determined to erase all civilizations of the galaxy.
The survivors band together and send their best pilots to avoid imminent doom...

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Apex Pilot Note: The true identity of Apex Pilot is Marshal Liss.	Prologue Introduction Transmission #1	Shazbot! My ship broke down! Don't touch anything while I make repairs.
	If you move after Transmission #1	... wait ... what's that ...
	Transmission #2	Incoming Invaders! I'm still repairing, you’ll have to fly! The ship follows your touch.
	Complete the movement tutorial	Good job. I fixed the main weapon. Blast those Invaders!
	If you spam tap (5 times in rapid succession) Note: This transmission can be repeated throughout the Prologue if you keep doing this	No need for tapping. Just keep your finger on the screen to fire the weapons.
	If you die on the Prologue Note: Dying in the Prologue will automatically revive you on the same wave you died on, unlike normal Phoenix Revives.	Don't worry about the wings. Only a direct hit on our blue core will destroy the ship.
	Clear Act 1 of Prologue	Nice shooting! The Missile launchers are ready any moment. Keep it up!
	Reach the Final Wave of the Prologue Note: This transmission is repeated every time you die in this wave.	Yikes! A Condor-class with Doomsday Lasers. Keep us out of the red area when it's charging.
	Complete the Prologue	We made it! Great flying, you should be a pilot too! Let's get out of here.

Operator Mian	Post Prologue	Hi there, glad you joined us! I'm the Operator and will show you around. Let's start with your own ship!
Operator Mian	Post Prologue	We managed to get you a [Ship]! It's my favorite. Instructor Crubbs will guide you on your first missions.

Instructor Crubbs	Post Prologue	Rookie, I am your new Instructor. When I say shoot, you shoot. Got it?

Trivia 1: The expression "Shazbot" is a curse word from an old '80s comedy show called Mork and Mindy. This word is an Orkan expression of surprise, excitement, dismay, or bewilderment which Mork frequently used. In the days of heavy TV censorship, this was a means of sneaking the word "sh*t" past the censors. This word wound up becoming a popular catchphrase. This word is used in the game Starsiege: Tribes. Both the devs of this game used to play a lot of both Starsiege: Tribes 1 & 2. This is especially Tribes 2, where both devs played on pretty high level competitively. One of the devs was even in the #1 team in Europe. (Although there were also players in the US server, it was not possible for the European and the US players to play together.)

Trivia 2: The Prologue features Invaders carrying special turrets that are not seen elsewhere. These include the pellet launchers on all Herons, Vulture and Condor in the Prologue which are special directional fan left/right types. The Eagle also features a special pellet spinner that uses ring walls, which is based off the current T2 pellet spinners (spiral) in daily missions (except the time for one full spiral is zero). Finally, the Vulture features 2 special arc spiral circle barriers pellet spinners, also based off the same current T2 pellet spinners (spiral) in daily missions.

Trivia 3: According to the devs, the dialogue of Operator Mian is meant to be more enthusiastic and bubbly, which is likely a defining characteristic of Operator Mian.

Chapter 1: Zhey Auna

Covers Campaign Mission 1 - 4.

Total Credit Earnings from Chapter 1 is ¢760.

Campaign Mission #1

After the Prologue, you are thrown straight into your first campaign mission.

Mission Description: Recruited into the fleet of Survivors, you are thrust into your first mission…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Only one Pellet Spinner (Spiral) appears in Wave 3-4, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (3 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢60
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Operator Mian	Re-login without attempting Campaign Mission #1 (You must have promoted away from Rookie before v7.0)	Pilot, we need your help. We are planning a campaign to analyse and attack the invaders. Crubbs will brief you.

Instructor Crubbs	Pre-Mission	The Invaders are everywhere, and we need every pilot to fight back. Let's plan your first missions on this Starmap.
	Pre-Mission	Zhey Auna used to be a quiet sector, but Invader activity has been increasing lately. Let's clear them out.
	Mission Start	Try to come back in one piece. Move out!
	Mission Complete	Not bad [Rank], you show potential.
	Post Mission Note: If you have played this game pre-v7.0 or have already cleared this campaign mission before, this transmission does not appear.	I'm unlocking the Aura ability of your ship.
	After Warp Gate Upgrade screen Note: If you have played this game pre-v7.0 or have already cleared this campaign mission before, this transmission does not appear.	Auras are advanced weapon systems. In the next mission I will explain how it works.
	If you die and restart Note: This transmission repeats every 2 deaths.	Rookie, don't worry about the wings. Only a direct hit on the blue Core will destroy your ship.

Campaign Mission #2

Mission Description: Before you can join your squadron, a surprise attack puts your skills to the test…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Only one Pellet Spinner (Spiral) appears in Wave 3-4, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (3 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢60
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Instructor Crubbs	Pre-Mission	Listen up! Even more Invaders have been sighted. They get bolder by the day. Strike back and clear this area.
	Mission Start	Heads up [Rank]! We’ve got Invader movement nearby.
	Reach Wave 2-2 Note: This transmission is repeated every time you reach Wave 2-2. Also interestingly, unlike normal tutorial transmissions, you can never die while the transmission is active.	[Aura Tutorial transmissions] Note: While Bullet EMP Tutorial Transmissions would normally appear, you can also trigger other Aura transmissions, especially if you pilot another ship given by the Warp Gate (that has a different Aura) into the mission.
	Mission Complete	Good use of the Aura ability. Keep in mind, each ship has three weapon systems. Make sure you use them!
	Post Mission	I have assigned you to your squadron. Report to Captain Merrick. Dismissed [Pilot Name].
	If you die and restart Note: This transmission repeats every 2 deaths.	Rookie, don't worry about the wings. Only a direct hit on the blue Core will destroy your ship.

Campaign Mission #3

Mission Description: As you work to secure the sector, an unexpected new type of Invader emerges…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Special Notes: On completion of this mission, the Warp Gate becomes instantly recharged.
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear at all.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
The Armored Vulture in Wave 3-4 has a lower health of 162, rather than the normal Armored Vulture health of 243.
Total Reward for Completion: (3 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢60
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Captain Merrick	Pre-Mission	Attention [Rank]! Ready to blast some Invaders? I sure am!
	Pre-Mission	The situation is heating up! A new fleet of Invaders arrived in the sector. Our job is to stop them.
	Mission Start	Alright, these Invaders are armored and fire shuriken. Be alert.
	Clear Wave 2-4	Keep your eyes open for a large Vulture-class Invader sighted in the area. Blast it like the rest!
	Mission Complete	You nailed it [Pilot Name]! Those Invaders didn't know what hit them!

Operator Mian	Post Mission	Command located a large group of Invaders. Intercept them right away!

Campaign Mission #4

Mission Description: Impressed by your skills, Command enlists your help to defeat an Invader force…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear at all.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 + (¢500 from Supply Drop) = ¢580
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Operator Mian	Pre-Mission	Get ready for a longer mission. Good luck out there!

Captain Merrick	Mission Start	A request straight from Command? Time to show what you're made of!
Captain Merrick	Mission Complete	Fantastic! These longer missions are tough, but you blasted 'em good!

Operator Mian	Post Mission	Well done! Your performance didn't go unnoticed. You’ve earned extra credits!

Captain Merrick	Post Supply Drop (You will receive ¢500)	[Rank], you're done here. Head to Gau Prime, I've got missions for you at the superstructure.

Chapter 2: Gau Prime

Covers Campaign Mission 5 - 8.

Total Credit Earnings from Chapter 2 is ¢320.

Campaign Mission #5

Mission Description: During a routine patrol, an overwhelming wave of Invaders strikes…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear in Waves 4-3 & 4-4, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Captain Merrick	Pre-Mission	You're patrolling the corridor here. Ready your ship, and upgrade your weapon systems.
	Mission Start	Invaders equipped with shields have been spotted, clear the area!
	Mission Complete	The transit corridor is clear. Mission accomplished.

Operator Mian	Post Mission	Great, sensors show it's all clear, we'll send our convoys through immediately.

Campaign Mission #6

Mission Description: As you rush to aid a convoy, relentless Invaders ambush from the void…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear in Waves 4-2 & 4-4, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Special Notes: You can only use the provided Phoenix Delta to clear this mission.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Operator Mian	Pre-Mission	Incoming distress call! We have a Phoenix ship on stand-by, jump in and launch immediately!

Captain Merrick	Mission Start	A convoy is under attack, intercept those Invaders asap!

Convoy AXV-515	Clear Wave 3-4	Mayday! Calling all ships in the area. We require immediate assistance. Help us out!
	Mission Complete (The convoy ship, slightly damaged, appears on screen)	That was a close one, you got the Invaders off our tail just in time! Thank you so much.
		Those Invaders came out of nowhere, we're jumping out while we can.

Captain Merrick	Post Mission	Good thing they had a Phoenix ready to launch! Excellent flying.
Captain Merrick	Post Mission	We need to prevent this from happening again.

Campaign Mission #7

Mission Description: On a recon mission, a mysterious anomaly is detected nearby…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear in Waves 4-3 & 4-4, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Captain Merrick	Pre-Mission	We've set up a scouting mission to find out where those Invaders came from.

Operator Mian	Mission Start (A full screen scan occurs)	Alright, we'll scan the area while you clear the remaining Invaders.
	Clear Wave 3-4	Our scanners picked up an anomaly. Keep moving while we analyze the signal.
	Mission Complete	Scanning complete! I've got the coordinates of the anomaly!

Captain Merrick	Mission Complete	Excellent! We'll use those to set a waypoint for your next mission.
	Post Mission (You will be promoted to Cadet if you were previously a Rookie . Interestingly, this transmission still appears even if you have promoted away from Rookie .)	You've proven yourself a top-notch pilot and earned a promotion!
	Post Promotion to Cadet (Interestingly, these transmissions still appear even if you already have access to Daily Missions )	You now have access to additional Daily Missions. Fly them anytime!
		Daily missions let you earn more credits and boost your rank. Keep up the good work!

Post Promotion to Cadet

From this point onwards, you are no longer required to continue the campaign. As such, from this point onwards, in-line text spoilers like this will be used so as to not spoil the rest of the campaign story.

Here are some of the transmissions that can be given by Operator Mian.

Condition	Operator Mian's Transmission
Before starting your first Campaign Mission Note: This transmission can be repeated infinitely if you press the Back button on the Starmap without starting the mission. If you start the mission once, this transmission no longer repeats. This transmission is skipped if you have played before v7.0.	Everything is ready for your first mission! Hit Play to start!
After a mission is terminated with credits earned for the first time	You earn credits for beating new waves of Invaders.
If you click on Community Tab before completing Campaign Mission #7 Note: This transmission will repeat every time you click on it.	Proceed further in the campaign to unlock communities.
After reach Campaign Mission #3 & no ship upgrades purchased before Note: This transmission will repeat after every mission has ended, until you purchase an upgrade.	Don't forget to upgrade your ships. It helps a lot with defeating Invaders.
After purchasing your first ship upgrade	Great! Upgrades make a big difference. You'll see!
Post Promotion to Cadet (After Captain Merrick's Campaign Pre-Mission #8 Transmission)	Congratulations with your promotion! Check the Missions menu to find your new missions.
	Here you can find all your current missions, including your new Daily Missions.
Click on the Revives icon while on Campaign Missions	Revives are not enabled available in the campaign. Switch to a daily mission to use revives
Logged in after not playing any missions for some time	Welcome back! Your ship is ready for you. Let's go over your last briefing again.

Campaign Mission #8

Mission Description: As you explore the source of the Invaders, a secret comes to light…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only one Pellet Spinner (Lane) appears in Wave 3-3, Pellet Spinners (Spiral) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Captain Merrick	Pre-Mission	When you're ready, it's time to check out what the Invaders are up to at that anomaly.
Captain Merrick	Mission Start	Approach the coordinates with caution, there's no telling what we'll find.

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 3-4 (A Wormhole opens up at the top of the screen)	Invaders are popping up out of nowhere! Wait, what's that…
Operator Mian	Clear Wave 4-1	Looks like they're coming through that … wormhole!? Be careful!

Captain Merrick	Clear Wave 4-2	We've seen enough, [Rank]. Clear those Invaders and head back immediately.

Operator Mian	Mission Complete	Oh no, [Pilot Name]! It's too strong!

Chapter 3: Redacted Venue

This Venue is the Wormhole.

Covers Campaign Mission 9 & 10.

Total Credit Earnings from Chapter 3 is ¢160.

Campaign Mission #9

Mission Description: Pulled into a wormhole, you must navigate the unknown to find your way home…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear in Wave 4-4, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear. One Shuriken Spinner appears in Wave 4-1.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Operator Mian	Pre-Mission	C#^n yo# he%r me?
Operator Mian	Mission Start	#m #% …

>{"ħŹřřğȳ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Condor.	Clear Wave 3-4	--{Ŗħř}-- --{źğē}-- --{ğȳź}--
	Mission Complete	--{zsZfsZsz}--

Campaign Mission #10

Mission Description: Lost in the wormhole, you struggle to pick up a signal to escape…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear in Wave 4-1, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
The Unprotected Condor in Wave 4-4 has a higher health of 550, rather than the normal Unprotected Condor health of 450.
Special Notes: On completion of this mission, the Warp Gate becomes instantly recharged.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
>{"ħŹřřğȳ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Condor.	Pre-Mission	--{ąčř}-- --{ţǫǫą}-- --{ǫŴčą}--
	Mission Start	--{Ŵřč}-- --{ţą}-- --{ččǫ}-- --{ƒšū}-- --{ńżž}-- --{ěěǫ}--

Unknown Source The identity of this NPC is actually Operator Mian.	Clear Wave 3-4	Pilot, this --zsZfsZsz-- Mian! Do you copy!? F--szfszszs-- found you --z-s-zfs-zss--
	Clear Wave 3-4	.. -xZ0- Uploading coordinates now… -z-s-fssz-

>{"ħŹřřğȳ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Condor.	Clear Wave 4-3	--{čǫƒšūž}--

Unknown Source The identity of this NPC is actually Operator Mian.	Mission Complete	--z-s-zfs-zss-- reached it. Jump now!

Chapter 4: Arcology CQ-6

Covers Campaign Mission 11 - 14.

Total Credit Earnings from Chapter 4 is ¢840.

Trivia 4: You can spot some Sinister Ravens lying around in the background of Arcology CQ-6 only in the campaign.

Campaign Mission #11

Mission Description: As you emerge in Invader space, you discover the true extent of their capabilities…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Operator Mian	Pre-Mission	Woah, the Invaders have never made contact before! I used their signal to locate you.
Operator Mian	Pre-Mission	No time to rest, you jumped out in Invader territory!

Captain Merrick	Pre-Mission	This was one of the first sectors we lost. It's been in their hands for a long time. They won't expect you to take a look around.
Captain Merrick	Mission Start	These jungles used to house all kinds of facilities. Find out what's left of them.

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 3-4 (A full screen scan occurs)	We'll perform a scan while you are here. Heads up, more Invaders incoming!

Captain Merrick	Mission Complete	Phenomenal job! Many facilities look operational, Invader ships have been spotted near them.
Captain Merrick	Post Mission	Let's move before they send reinforcements.

Campaign Mission #12

Mission Description: While exploring the Invader facilities, fierce opposition threatens your mission…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear.
One Dart Spinner appears in Wave 4-3.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Captain Merrick	Pre-Mission	This looks like their staging area for the recent wave of attacks.
	Mission Start	The ships look unguarded. See what else you can uncover.
	Clear Wave 3-4	Clear out those Invader patrols and let's take a closer look.
	Mission Complete	Look at these ships! I wonder, if you can take one for a ride?
	Mission Complete	Get down there and steal one!
	Post Mission	Amazing! You made it into their cockpit? Let’s see if you can fly it!

Campaign Mission #13

Mission Description: Behind enemy lines, you see a rare opportunity to fly one of their ships…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Special Notes: You can only use the provided Captured Raven to clear this mission. The details of this ship are as shown below.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Main Weapon
High Impact, 20 DPS
Cannon has Perfect Tracking that locks on to an Invader mount point until the Invader is destroyed. (Stays locked on to turret mount even if turret is destroyed.)
Shoots out 3 consecutive non-homing & projectiles with a speed of 262.5 (Slow) and a delay of 0.12s between projectiles that travel in straight lines. Has a reload time of 0.35s.
Aura
Invader Shield.
Works like a 360° Phalanx. Breaks after 26 Bullets / 2.08s per laser are absorbed.
Invader bullets fired inside the shield can still hit you, but will be absorbed if they hit the inside of the shield.
It takes 60 energy to deploy the shield (like Phalanx). Any further energy collected beyond that is disregarded until the shield is deployed.
Has a Fade Out / Invulnerability Time of 0.3s after depleted, just like Phalanx.
Zen
Charges a tracking laser, which works similar to the Tracking Minigun.
Base Charge Time is 1.8s
The Total Duration of the laser is 3.0s
The DPS is 50, so the total damage is 150
Charge Time Increase is +2.0s
Charge Time Recovery is -0.5s per sec (4s if used once and allowed to fully recover afterwards)
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

Main Weapon	High Impact, 20 DPS Cannon has Perfect Tracking that locks on to an Invader mount point until the Invader is destroyed. (Stays locked on to turret mount even if turret is destroyed.) Shoots out 3 consecutive non-homing & projectiles with a speed of 262.5 (Slow) and a delay of 0.12s between projectiles that travel in straight lines. Has a reload time of 0.35s.
Aura	Invader Shield. Works like a 360° Phalanx. Breaks after 26 Bullets / 2.08s per laser are absorbed. Invader bullets fired inside the shield can still hit you, but will be absorbed if they hit the inside of the shield. It takes 60 energy to deploy the shield (like Phalanx). Any further energy collected beyond that is disregarded until the shield is deployed. Has a Fade Out / Invulnerability Time of 0.3s after depleted, just like Phalanx.
Zen	Charges a tracking laser, which works similar to the Tracking Minigun. Base Charge Time is 1.8s The Total Duration of the laser is 3.0s The DPS is 50, so the total damage is 150 Charge Time Increase is +2.0s Charge Time Recovery is -0.5s per sec (4s if used once and allowed to fully recover afterwards)

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Captain Merrick	Pre-Mission	Try to launch in the stolen Invader ship. If anyone can fly that thing, it's you!
Captain Merrick	Mission Start	Alright it's up and running! If you're lucky they might not even shoot at you!

Instructor Crubbs	Mission Start	Looks like it's fully decked out. You will need to figure out how it works. Good luck.

Captain Merrick	Clear Wave 1-4	The jig is up! Blast your way out of there!
Captain Merrick	Clear Wave 3-4	Good job so far, [Rank]. Stand by for an incoming transmission.

Commander Khier	Clear Wave 3-4	[Rank], this is Commander Khier. Bring that ship home in one piece.
Commander Khier	Post Mission	Well done, pilot. You've presented us with a unique opportunity. I'll brief you on your next mission.

Trivia 5: The Captured Raven ship has actually been made ready for use since May 2017 according to the devs. The devs even experimented with making a Captured Vulture, although development never got far enough. However, it was removed from the update back then since they did not want to commit to the concept. This ship was supposed to have the same Invader hit circles as a Sinister Raven as well as a sizeable health that allowed it to survive a few hits. Its Aura was set to be Repair Nanites, which allow it to recover health, while the Zen is the same as the one implemented today. However, the concept didn't work out great and was cancelled back then.

Here's an exclusive development footage (dated May 19, 2017) kindly provided by the devs on early gameplay of this ship, including the use of the Repair Nanites Aura.

Trivia 6: Interestingly, if you look carefully at the shape of the Invader Shield deployed, it follows the shape of an Assault Raven, instead of a Sinister Raven that you are piloting.

Campaign Mission #14

Mission Description: Armed with an Invader ship, you venture once more into enemy territory…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Laser MIRVs only appear in Wave 3-4.
Special Notes: You can only use the provided Captured Raven to clear this mission. The details of this ship are already detailed in Campaign Mission #13.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 + (¢500 from Supply Drop) = ¢600
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	This ship is still linked to their systems. We must exploit that.
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	Your mission is to fly near the facilities to gather as much data as we can find.

Operator Mian	Mission Start	Focus on flying that ship, I will set up the connection to see what we can get.
	Clear Wave 3-2 (A blue link is now attached to your ship which comes from a fixed location offscreen)	Communication uplink established!
	Clear Wave 3-4	It's working, I'm receiving a lot of data!

Commander Khier	Mission Complete	We've learned a great deal today. Excellent work with that ship, [Rank].
	Mission Complete	Special Operations will take the ship from here for further analysis.
	Post Mission	You handled that well [Rank]. You've earned this.
	Post Supply Drop (You will receive ¢500)	Among the data, we've found references to Ceres Major. We're sending you there next.

Chapter 5: Ceres Major

Covers Campaign Mission 15 - 18.

Total Credit Earnings from Chapter 5 is ¢1.340.

Campaign Mission #15

Mission Description: Assigned to explore an ancient site, you uncover what the Invaders are looking for…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	[Rank], this is Ceres Major, an abandoned system that was of minor interest to us. Until now.
Commander Khier	Mission Start	These floating ruins may hold secrets. At least, according to Invader data. Your mission is to investigate the sector.

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 3-4 (A full screen scan occurs)	Woah! Check out those ruins, some are pulsing with energy. I'll analyze them as you move forward.
Operator Mian	Mission Complete	The architecture, the energy readings—it all points to technology beyond our understanding.

Commander Khier	Post Mission	We are detecting a massive concentration of energy in a small area.

Campaign Mission #16

Mission Description: A strange energy reading turns your mission critical…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear in Wave 4-4, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	The energy spike is located in this area. Your mission is to find its origin.
Commander Khier	Mission Start	[Rank], the power in this sector could turn the battle in our favor! Find it. We’re counting on you.

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 3-4	I've pinpointed the exact location, its straight ahead!

Commander Khier	Clear Wave 4-2 (A red crystal artifact appears in the middle of the screen)	Some sort of artifact is coming into view, clear the remaining Invaders.
	Mission Complete	Good work reaching the artifact, [Rank]. This could give us the edge we need against the Invaders.
	Post Mission	The Invaders are aware of the artifact's power. We must secure it.

Campaign Mission #17

Mission Description: Invaders appear near the mysterious artifact, intent on claiming it…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Both Pellet Spinners (Lane) (in Wave 3-3 only) & Pellet Spinners (Spiral) (in Act 5) appear.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
MIRVs only appear in Wave 4-1.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢100
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Operator Mian	Pre-Mission	Heads up, [Pilot Name]. Sensors are off the scale, many Invaders are incoming!

Instructor Crubbs	Pre-Mission	The incoming Invaders have Shields. Consider picking a ship that is effective against them.

Commander Khier	Mission Start	We need that artifact safe. Defend it against any Invaders.

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 2-4	Even more Invaders are arriving in the sector, be careful!
	Clear Wave 3-4 (An Assault Roc appears in the background from the bottom of the screen and goes over the red crystal artifact)	A Roc-class Invader is coming from the other side! It's heading towards the Artifact!
	After the Roc escapes via the Wormhole with the artifact	That Roc took the artifact! It's heading out!

Commander Khier	(Continues from the event above)	Do not let them get away [Rank]. Follow that Roc!

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 4-4 (A full screen scan occurs)	I am scanning to see where they are taking it!
Operator Mian	Mission Complete	The Roc jumped away into a wormhole! I've locked on to its energy signature, jump now to follow it!

Commander Khier	Post Mission	Keep chasing that Roc [Rank]. We cannot let them have the artifact.

Campaign Mission #18

Mission Description: In a last attempt, you chase the Roc that carries the mysterious artifact…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
The Assault Roc in this mission is inverted, meaning its cockpit faces away from you (or the same way as your ship).
This Roc has specially tuned 2 × T3 Pellet Spreads and 4 × Doomsday Lasers that only fire when in cone range of the respective turrets.
Doomsday Lasers only appear in Wave 4-4 in this mission, and are basically a non-existent threat, even though it appears in the mission intel.
As such, this Roc has only 4 × T4 Dart Spreads that are actually a threat.
Special Notes: Although this mission is supposed to be in Ceres Major, it actually takes place in the Wormhole.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 + (¢1.000 from Supply Drop) = ¢1.080
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	Destroy the Roc carrying the artifact. We don't have much time.

Operator Mian	Mission Start	I am tracking the Roc in their wormhole. You will need to intercept it.
	Clear Wave 3-4	The Roc is up ahead and trying to get away, keep going!
	Mission Complete (Strangely, the Artifact is seen to be left behind in the Wormhole)	Fantastic, you stopped them at the last moment! Quick, get out of there.

Commander Khier	Post Mission	Excellent intercept [Rank]. If we cannot have the artifact, they should not have it either.
Commander Khier	Post Mission	Performance like this highlights your skill and should be rewarded.

Operator Mian	Post Supply Drop (You will receive ¢1.000)	Emergency! We've lost contact with the colony on New Eden. Captain Merrick, your squadron must report to Marshal Liss immediately!

Trivia 7: This Assault Roc is the only special Roc that appears in Act 4, Wave 4-4. Normally, Rocs only appear in Act 5 or 6.

Chapter 6: Blight, Sector[3,84]

Covers Campaign Mission 19 - 22.

Total Credit Earnings from Chapter 6 is ¢1.400.

Trivia 8: The campaign banners of missions 19 - 21 indicate that the venue of the missions is New Eden instead of Blight, Sector[3,84]. Meanwhile, the campaign banner of mission 22 indicate that the venue of the mission is Blight, Sector[3,84]. This is accurate to the lore since Commander Khier only gave the name Blight to New Eden in the pre-mission transmission of Mission 22.

Campaign Mission #19

Mission Description: An urgent distress signal compels you into action…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢100
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Captain Merrick	Pre-Mission	Marshal Liss, my squadron is reporting in. What's the situation?

Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	The Invaders shattered the entire colony. Merrick, [Pilot Name], form up on my wing, we need a full scan of the area.

Captain Merrick	(Marshal Liss' Phoenix Beta and Captain Merrick's Starless appear on screen.) Mission Start	What the hell happened here? It’s all... gone.

Marshal Liss	Mission Start (Continues from above) (Marshal Liss and Captain Merrick leave after the transmissions.)	Stay sharp. There may still be survivors. Spread out so we can cover more area.

Convoy CCD-1366	Clear Wave 3-4	Mayday, Code Red. This is Convoy CCD-1366. We are carrying survivors and are in immediate danger! Please assist!
	Mission Complete (The convoy ship appears on screen)	Now that's a sight for sore eyes, thanks for coming to our aid!
	Mission Complete (The convoy ship appears on screen)	We need to move away from this debris field so we can get out of here.

Marshal Liss	Post Mission	Good work, [Pilot Name]. I certainly am a good judge of talent. The convoy is pulling clear of the debris to make the jump.

Campaign Mission #20

Mission Description: While you lead survivors to safety, another wave of Invaders emerges…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢100
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	Shazbot! Multiple Invaders incoming. Keep escorting the convoy so it can safely jump away, they depend on it.

Convoy CCD-1366	Mission Start (The convoy ship appears and stays on screen)	Time is of the essence, we need to get clear before more Invaders arrive.

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 3-4	Scanners show even more Invaders incoming. We need support!

Captain Merrick	Clear Wave 3-4	Copy that, I'm on my way!
	Clear Wave 4-4 (Captain Merrick's Starless appears on screen. After the transmissions, it u-turns and shoots its Plasma Blasters. An explosion coming from offscreen occurs after Captain Merrick's Starless is offscreen.)	This situation looks bad. Invaders are incoming from both sides, we need to act quickly.
		You escort the survivors out of here. I will hold off the Invaders coming from behind. Go! That's an order!

Operator Mian	Mission Complete	Jump out quickly, Invaders are closing in. You too, Merrick!

Convoy CCD-1366	Mission Complete (The convoy ship moves forward and leaves the screen after the transmission is played)	We're jumping!

Operator Mian	Mission Complete	Come in Captain? ... Captain Merrick?

Marshal Liss	Post Mission	Get back in formation [Rank]. We'll form a search party for Merrick and others.

Campaign Mission #21

Mission Description: Amidst the wreckage of the fallen colony, you pick up faint signals…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear.
Only one Dart Spinner appears in Wave 5-4.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢100
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	These are the last known coordinates of Captain Merrick. Commence the search at once!

Operator Mian	Mission Start (A full screen scan occurs)	Scanning for survivors!
Operator Mian	Clear Wave 1-4	I'm picking up multiple allied signals in the area. Go check them out!

Sergeant Vortannis	Clear Wave 2-4 (2 slightly damaged Kibarraxes appear. The transmission plays, and they go offscreen as the screen scrolls.)	Thanks for clearing our flank! We're dropping back and moving out.

Ace Nyra	Clear Wave 4-4 (3 Jerias appear, one is slightly damaged. The transmission plays, and they go offscreen as the screen scrolls.)	Wow good shooting! Good luck with your mission [Rank], we're heading back.

Marshal Liss	Mission Complete	We saved some pilots, but still no sign of Captain Merrick.
Marshal Liss	Post Mission	Everyone, in formation. Move to the next location.

Campaign Mission #22

Mission Description: Time is running out, and Merrick's fate remains unknown…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Pellet Spinners (Both Spiral & Lane) do NOT appear.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Laser MIRVs only appear in Waves 5-3 & 5-4.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 + (¢1.000 from Supply Drop) = ¢1.100
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	New Eden is no more. Nothing but Blight remains.
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	We have rescued everyone we could. It is time to pull out. The sector is lost.

Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	No, we are making one more pass. Merrick is still out there.
	Mission Start (A full screen scan occurs)	Clear the Invaders in the area while we scan for more survivors.
	Clear Wave 2-4 (A full screen scan occurs)	Nothing so far … Scan again!

Commander Khier	Clear Wave 4-4	No contact whatsoever. We must assume the worst.

Marshal Liss	Clear Wave 4-4	Keep looking!

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 5-2	Hold on! I am picking up a very weak signal nearby! Straight ahead!

Unknown Source The identity of this NPC is actually Captain Merrick.	Mission Complete	Mayday, my ship is disabled. Is anybody out there?

Operator Mian	Mission Complete (Captain Merrick's stunned Starless floats onto screen)	M-E-R-R-I-C-K!! We'll send a team to retrieve him, the area is clear! Wahoo!

Marshal Liss	Mission Complete	Good to hear your voice, Merrick. We are getting you out of there.
Marshal Liss	Post Supply Drop (You will receive ¢1.000)	Now it is our turn. We will strike them where they least expect it. Operator…

Operator Mian	Post Supply Drop	Right. Careful analysis of data gathered by [Pilot Name] points to a system named Dovacoon Forge.

Marshal Liss	Post Supply Drop	Each pilot will be briefed individually once we arrive. Dismissed.

Chapter 7: Dovacoon Forge

Covers Campaign Mission 23 - 26.

Total Credit Earnings from Chapter 7 is ¢1.400.

Campaign Mission #23

Mission Description: As the vanguard of a daring assault, you strike first where the enemy least expects it…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear in Waves 5-2 & 5-4, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Only one Dart Spinner appears in Wave 4-3.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
MIRVs only appear in Wave 5-4.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Special Notes: You can only use the provided Ex04239 Phi to clear this mission.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢100
Video Walkthrough to earn Firi Games Time Beaten badge:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	It's payback time. First you need to breach their defensive perimeter.
Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	You need to hit their defense fast and hard, so you will deploy in an Ex04239 Apex. Take'em out [Rank].

Instructor Crubbs	Mission Start	This ship is an absolute powerhouse. Full offense, no defensive abilities. Dodge those bullets!

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 2-4	Defensive Invaders up ahead are configured with extra lasers, be careful!

Marshal Liss	Mission Complete	Our surprise attack was a success. We move to Phase II.
Marshal Liss	Post Mission	Their outer defenses are down. Everyone, prepare to strike.

Campaign Mission #24

Mission Description: During a strike mission in enemy territory, promising targets present themselves…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Lane) appear in Waves 3-2 & 5-4, Pellet Spinners (Spiral) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
MIRVs only appear in Wave 4-2.
A new enemy, the Satellite, is introduced. It appears in Waves 3-1 and 4-4. Here are the details of this enemy.
Affinity None. All weapons deal normal damage. Not even High Impact weapons can deal critical damage.
Health 120
Turrets None
XP 10
Score 50
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢100
Video Walkthrough:

Affinity	None. All weapons deal normal damage. Not even High Impact weapons can deal critical damage.
Health	120
Turrets	None
XP	10
Score	50

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	Each pilot will strike the Invaders at different points in the sector. Get to your ships!
Marshal Liss	(Marshal Liss' Phoenix Beta and Captain Merrick's Starless appear on screen.) Mission Start	Look alive pilots, we are behind enemy lines. See if you can find any targets of opportunity.

Captain Merrick	Mission Start (Marshal Liss and Captain Merrick leave after the transmission.)	It feels great to fly again. Let's rock and roll.

>{"øţřǫčŴ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Roc.	Clear Wave 3-2	--{we}-- --{see}-- --{you}-- --{worthless}-- --{entity}--
	Mission Complete	--{insignificant}-- --{prepare}-- --{for}-- --{deletion}--

Operator Mian	Mission Complete	… somehow … they still communicate with you? This is very interesting …

Marshal Liss	Post Mission	Excellent shooting, but we're not done yet. We've got more targets to hit.

Campaign Mission #25

Mission Description: Blinded by arrogance, the Invaders are unaware that their taunts might be used against them…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Lane) appear in Wave 5-3, Pellet Spinners (Spiral) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear. Shuriken Spinners appear in Wave 4-3 & 5-4.
MIRVs appear in Wave 3-2, 4-1 & 4-3.
The Satellite makes it appearance again in Waves 2-4, 4-2 and 5-3. The details of this enemy are detailed above in Campaign Mission #24.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢100
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	Your targets have been updated. Fly to the new coordinates and continue the strike.

>{"øţřǫčŴ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Roc.	Mission Start	--{your}-- --{efforts}-- --{not}-- --{avoid}-- --{your}-- --{extinction}--
	Clear Wave 4-2	--{observe}-- --{your}-- --{fleeting}-- --{irrelevance}--

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 4-2	Let me try something! Keep them talking … somehow … if I could trace the signal … and triangulate …

>{"øţřǫčŴ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Roc.	Mission Complete	--{the}-- --{stars}-- --{indifferent}-- --{to}-- --{your}-- --{cries}--

Operator Mian	Mission Complete	I got it! It's coming from a Roc in this sector.
Operator Mian	Post Mission	Wait a second... I think I’ve got something. It’s a long shot, but... it might just work.

Campaign Mission #26

Mission Description: Mian's bold plan unfolds, but getting close to a Roc carries huge risks…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Both Pellet Spinners (Lane) (Only in Wave 5-4) & Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear. Shuriken Spinners appear in Wave 4-1.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 + (¢1.000 from Supply Drop) = ¢1.100
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	Listen up! Mian's got a wild idea, but it could give us the upper hand. Operator, fill them in.

Operator Mian	Pre-Mission	Ok, this might sound crazy, but the Rocs’ comms with you could be our way in. If we can get you close enough, I might be able to hack into it through the signal.

Marshal Liss\|	Pre-Mission	You heard the Operator. Let's get you up close and personal to that Roc.
Marshal Liss\|	Mission Start	[Rank], we will hold off their reinforcements while you approach the Roc.

>{"øţřǫčŴ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Roc.	Clear Wave 2-4	--{entity}-- --{drifting}-- --{towards}-- --{oblivion}--

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 2-4	Ok, it's still talking! This might actually work. Get closer.

>{"øţřǫčŴ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Roc.	Clear Wave 4-4	--{your}-- --{existence}-- --{merely}-- --{a}-- --{flicker}-- --{in}-- --{the}-- --{void}--

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 4-4	You are getting very close now. Just a bit further!

>{"øţřǫčŴ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Roc.	Clear Wave 5-3	--{there}-- --{you}-- --{are}-- --{entity}--

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 5-3 (A blue link is now attached to your ship which comes from a fixed location offscreen)	Yes that's it! I am in. Fire at will!

>{"øţřǫčŴ"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Elite Roc.	Mission Complete	--{irrelevant}--{we}--{are}--{endless}--

Marshal Liss	Mission Complete	Roc down! We're done here for now.
	Mission Complete	Well done, everyone. We struck hard and took down one of their Rocs. You’ve earned bonus credits for your efforts.
	Post Supply Drop (You will receive ¢1.000)	Mian, what did we learn from the hack? Anything useful?

Operator Mian	Post Supply Drop	What I found is alarming. It seems they are planning a massive attack on the Prometheus Array!

Chapter 8: Prometheus Array

Covers Campaign Mission 27 - 30.

Total Credit Earnings from Chapter 8 is ¢1.380.

Campaign Mission #27

Mission Description: The first wave of Invaders are only the harbingers of a massive armada…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets, Shurikens
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Lane) appear in Wave 4-4, Pellet Spinners (Spiral) do NOT appear.
Both Shuriken Launchers & Shuriken Wave Launchers appear.
MIRVs only appear in Wave 4-3.
Total Reward for Completion: (4 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢80
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Marshal Liss	Pre-Mission	The Prometheus Array is our main source of energy. We cannot lose it. All hands on deck. Kheir, you are in charge of organizing the defense.

Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	We are already registering several incursions across the sector. They are probing our defenses. Shut them down.
	Mission Start	[Rank], Intercept those scouting Invaders immediately. Don't give them a chance to look around.
	Clear Wave 3-4	Eyes open, a giant wave of Sparrow-class Invaders is approaching.
	Mission Complete	That was the last of them! Jump out and prepare for what is coming.
	Post Mission	We have stopped their advance wave, but their Armada is on the way.

Marshal Liss	Post Mission	Except this time, we are prepared.

Trivia 9: The giant wave of 48 Sparrows in Wave 4-1 is a throwback to the mission layouts of v5.0, where one could expect a similar ridiculous amount of Sparrows on some waves in a Marshal daily mission.

Campaign Mission #28

Mission Description: You brace for impact and try to hold the line as the enemy fleet arrives…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Only one Pellet Spinner (Spiral) appears in Wave 5-2, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
MIRVs appear in Waves 5-1 & 5-4.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 + (¢1.000 from Supply Drop) = ¢1.100
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	Analysis of Mian's stolen battle plans shows a massive fleet heading straight for us. Launch all fighters.

Marshal Liss	Mission Start	They're incoming. This is a massive fleet. Nyra, [Pilot Name], ready your weapons.

Ace Nyra	Mission Start	Oh, I'm ready! Let's make this count!

Operator Mian	Clear Wave 3-4	Many Invaders heading your way! This is going to be tough!

Ace Nyra	Clear Wave 4-2 (Ace Nyra's Jeria appears on field and destroys the Condor in Wave 4-3 with 3 consecutive volleys of 1+2+2 Vorpal Lances. It then retreats.)	Thought you could have all the fun? Let's finish it, together!

Marshal Liss	Mission Complete	Great start. You stood your ground against overwhelming odds.

Instructor Crubbs	Mission Complete (You will receive ¢1.000 as a Supply Drop)	Good job out there, [Rank]. I secured additional credits for upgrades. I'm confident you'll put them to good use.

Campaign Mission #29

Mission Description: An Invader Armada has arrived, and they seem better equipped than before…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Only Pellet Spinners (Spiral) appear in Waves 4-1 & 5-1, Pellet Spinners (Lane) do NOT appear.
MIRVs appear in Wave 5-2.
Doomsday Lasers appear in Waves 3-4, 4-3 & 5-4.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢100
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	This was just the beginning. Prepare for the next wave.

Marshal Liss	Mission Start	Multiple large Invader signatures ahead. Merrick, [Pilot Name], engage.

Captain Merrick	Mission Start	Powering up the blasters! Let's show them what we're made of!

Instructor Crubbs	Clear Wave 2-4	They're packing a lot of Doomsday turrets. Pay attention to the red areas.

Captain Merrick	Clear Wave 4-4 (Captain Merrick's Starless appears on field and destroys the 4 Eagles in Wave 5-1 with 3 consecutive volleys of 1+2+2 Disintegrator Warhead Goliath Missiles. It then retreats.)	I never got to thank you for finding me in New Eden. Thanks.
Captain Merrick		Imagine if you hadn't found me, I would've never been able to show you cool moves like this one!

Marshal Liss	Mission Complete	Excellent flying team! At this rate, we might actually make it!

Commander Khier	Post Mission	Good work, everyone. This flank is secured.

Campaign Mission #30

Mission Description: On the brink of defeat, reinforcements arrive to face the armada mothership…
Mission Intel:
Other Bullets: Darts, Pellets
Invader Notes:
Both Pellet Spinners (Lane) (Waves 4-2 & 4-4) & Pellet Spinners (Spiral) (Wave 4-1) can appear.
Doomsday Lasers appear in Wave 5-4.
While shurikens technically appear in this mission, they only appear in one wave which is considered trivial.
Cone Lasers and Speed Lasers do NOT appear.
Total Reward for Completion: (5 Acts) × (4 Waves each) × ¢5 = ¢100. You will also receive the Phoenix ship (if not unlocked before) from the Warp Gate . It does NOT reset the Warp Gate timer.
Video Walkthrough:

NPC Giving Transmission	Condition	Transmission
Commander Khier	Pre-Mission	They are gathering for a final push on this side. Defend, and good luck.

Instructor Crubbs	Pre-Mission	Ready your favorite ship and install any upgrades you were planning. Shoot some Invaders for me.

Marshal Liss	Mission Start	This is it. All pilots go!

>{"źøţřǫčŴę"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Imperial Roc.	Clear Wave 1-4	--{we}-- --{are}-- --{endless}-- --{as}-- --{the}-- --{stars}--

Captain Merrick	Clear Wave 2-4	There are too many of them!

Ace Nyra	Clear Wave 3-4	We are exposed, they are sending their strongest ships!

Marshal Liss	Clear Wave 4-2	Stay on target, I'm on my way!
Marshal Liss	(Marshal Liss' Phoenix Beta appears on field 4s after the Condor is on field. It charges an Ultra EMP Bomb which clears the entire Wave 4-4 of Invaders and bullets, just before you can get cornered by the bullet hell) After Wave 4-4	Arrived in the nick of time. I got your back!

>{"źøţřǫčŴę"}< The identity of this NPC is actually an Imperial Roc.	Clear Wave 5-3	--{entity}-- --{your}-- --{trace}-- --{will}-- --{unravel}--

Marshal Liss	Mission Complete	And that … is how it is done. Fantastic job, everyone.

Captain Merrick	Mission Complete	Are we all still here? Amazing! Drinks on me!

Ace Nyra	Mission Complete	Ha! We did it! Knew we'd show them who's boss!

Marshal Liss	Post Results	Area secured! The Prometheus Array is safe, for now.
Marshal Liss	Post Results	Countless Invaders are still coming towards us, but today marks a special victory.

Commander Khier	Post Warp Gate Ship Drop (You will get the Phoenix ship unlocked as a reward, if not unlocked yet)	We're done here. For now. There will be more of them, and when they arrive, we will be ready.

Operator Mian	Post Mission	Woohoo! What a journey! I remember assigning your first ship like it was yesterday.
Operator Mian	Post Mission	However … the battle is not over. Your Daily Missions are ready whenever you are

Trivia 10: The Ultra EMP Bomb charged by Marshal Liss' Phoenix Beta is a throwback to the old Mega Bomb in v1.0, with similar graphic effects and a wink to the sense of how OP Mega Bomb in v1.0 was. Although it was not that OP to wipe out an entire Condor (and also did not clear bullets), it was very powerful, dealing 90 or 100 damage. It is possible to kill the Condor before Marshal Liss' Phoenix Beta does. If that happens, things go on as per normal, including the transmissions. Unfortunately, the long transition between 4-4 and 5-1 means it's not possible to have the Ultra EMP Bomb wipe out 5-1.

Trivia 11: The Shielded Condor in Wave 4-4 has a higher shield health of 350 and a higher body health of 400, instead of the normal shield health of 225 and body health of 300. Of course, this is trivial since the Ultra EMP Bomb charged by Marshal Liss' Phoenix Beta will completely wipe out the Shielded Condor anyway.

If you wish to view the fixed wave formations for all campaign missions, visit the link below:
https://elegater.github.io/Resources/GameFAQs/Technical%20Sheet%20Campaign%20Mission%20Wave%20Formations.html

Trivia 12: The Firi Games Time for the campaign mission #1 and #2 were set using base Shogun. In addition, the Firi Games Time set were only done on the morning of the day the Campaign update (v7.0) was released, which was a huge rush. The devs only ran through the missions only once or twice to set the Firi Games Time.

Trivia 13: It's not really clear if the Assault Roc in Campaign Missions #17 and/or #18 was supposed to give you some transmissions (but could be later dropped), as it already has a portrait, as shown below:

Trivia 14: Here were how the NPCs look like between v5.1 and v6.3.11:

Instructor Crubbs	Operator Mian	Captain Merrick	Commander Khier	Marshal Liss

Trivia 15: Here were the NPC designs before many were drastically changed. Credit to Rogier van de Beek for posting these on his website (https://beek-art.artstation.com/projects/oOLeeW). According to the dev, the Commander Khier used between v5.1 and v6.3.11 is an older version by Romano Molenaar instead of the one shown here. From top to bottom, Operator Mian, Instructor Crubbs, Captain Merrick, Commander Khier, Marshal Liss.