EST01001
"MISSION 1 PATROL. OPERATION SWIFT ARROW."
ESB01001
"The war for the Sun-Throne has been a long one, almost two-hundred years.
Many brave warriors have come and gone, fought and fallen, in the name of
Lord Horus. Now it is your turn Ir-en Har. Your chance to end the blood feud
and gain victory for your Liege. This is your first mission. Deep Eyes have
picked up a large Ionic disturbance in sub-space. The trajectory and mass
suggests a large Setian invasion fleet. Given the Ionic oscillations the
force will terminate close to Gebel Hawara or Thebes- one of the two. Your
mission is simple - you will fly to Gebel Hawara and destroy all enemy craft.
When pacified you will fly to Thebes. The heavy Porphyry disturbance indicates
the presence of an SMB, maybe two. Don't let them Unload. Return when
encountered units are destroyed. If need be, you may re-arm at Gebel Lahun.
This is Operation Swift Arrow. Good luck."

EST02001
"MISSION 2 CONVOY. OPERATION BULWARK."
ESB02001
"Operation Swift Arrow was a success for the Empire. Fourth Wane Temple has
fallen and a Thebian Barge was destroyed. You are commended on your first
mission. Now, today's agenda and Gebel Zeit. You are familiar with the site
close as it is to the Mover near Memphis. Desc. Net have revealed a small
but powerful Setian force present in the area. Where they came from and how
they got there is unknown, but what we do know is that they're heading for
the MV. Unless we stop them they will be inside our perimeter wall within
the hour. A-D's down at the Mover so don't expect any backup if they get
close to the site. This is Operation Bulwark. Our hopes go with you."

EST03001
"MISSION 3 DEFEND. OPERATION BACKSTOP."
ESB03001
"Regarding Operation Bulwark; all enemy units are classed OOA. You are
commended. Now Hibis, the island city-state east of Karnak, site of probably
the richest Porphyry reserve this side of Orion. Hor-Com. have intercepted a
distress code bouncing through the Net-Field and though scrambled, the code
has gained egress through the Setian Scramblers. They're requesting our aid
to defend the city. Currently a neutral in the war, Hibis, will be obliged
to ally with us if we help. A long overdue alliance, and immense capital gain
are at stake. There's only three ground routes in and out of Hibis. If the
tanks are stopped, their batteries will be ineffectual. This is Operation
Backstop. Kalmar maran ah-waegath. Fate shine on you."

EST04001
"MISSION 4 DESTROY. OPERATION KEEPSAKE."
ESB04001
"Due to our prompt aid the Island State of Hibis has signed an alliance with
Horus. Porphyry - for now - is in abundance. Onto today's mission. Up until
recently Set-Mine have drilled at Gebel Dukhan for Porphyry. We had reason
to believe this was a cover - meaning only one thing; O-Tech. Our fears were
proved correct. This morning covert operatives confirmed the existence of a
series of Movers deep underground at the site. Also unearthed was an O-Ship.
We cannot afford to let any of this Tech go un-protested. You must locate the
entrance to the site. Once you're in destroy the Movers and other Installations
but don't target the O-Ship - we want that for ourselves. This is Operation
Keepsake. Report for duty."

EST05001
"MISSION 5 RAID. OPERATION CONFEDERACY."
ESB05001
"The Movers destroyed and the O-Ship - which we've named Inheritance - is in
our hands. Now, this just in; at 06:00 Edfu signed the appropriate
documents and allied with House Set. We believe this to be propaganda and
suspect the city has been taken from within. Setian forces have already made
their presence felt at Edfu and have set up an Op-Base with preliminary
defences. As we speak, Setian ground forces are converging on the city to
consolidate. Locate the Setian Op-Vessel believed to be hidden in the city
and transmit it's co-ordinates to us. CMC will drain it's memory banks while
you create a diversion - you will accomplish this by raiding occupied positions
and buildings. Set's Command Centre must also be taken out. The Codename's
Confederacy. That is all."

EST06001
"MISSION 6 DESTROY. OPERATION FIRE-STORM."
ESB06001
"Traitorous Edfu has been brought to heel. The Op-Vessel and Setian Command
Centre encountered were dealt with appropriately. Operation Confederacy
reflects well on the honour of the Ir-en Har. The next mission sounds simple
enough, but have no doubts, it won't be. The site is Lake Qarun - destroy all
Mining Platforms and surrounding Set-Mine facilities in the area. Once the
Rigs are destroyed target the Power Station to the west of position. You'll
have to dodge a few missiles and flak out there today. Desc. Net believe the
lake to be protected by missile batteries on the north side. Taking these out
first will make things a Hell-of-a-lot easier. This is Operation Fire-Storm.
Watch out for those Platforms - when they go, they might just take you with
them."

EST07001
"MISSION 7 SEEK AND DESTROY. OPERATION GENOCIDE."
ESB07001
"Saw some clever manoeuvring out there on Fire-Storm, especially against the
MB's. You've learned well but there's a long way to go, don't get over-
confident - it leads to mistakes. Now, today's agenda. Surveillance reports
indicate at dawn this morning Death-Wasps seized control of Akhim. We must
exact Ir-en Har retribution. Our mission is Operation Genocide - the
deliberate termination of all Setian life in Akhim. First, locate the Wasp's
in the streets. When they're destroyed locate their Hive and do the same. Wasps
will be released from the Hive at regular intervals. In my experience the
Queen will emerge as the Hive is destroyed. Don't get to cocky with the Queen,
she's always as mad as Hell. If you need to re-arm, use the base at Gebel
Lahun. If you need it, there's a Power Den at Gebel Silsilah."

EST08001
"MISSION 8 RAID. OPERATION BLIND MICE."
ESB08001
"Commendations on Genocide have filtered down from Command. Akhim is destroyed
and the Set contingency eliminated. You've had your first taste of the Wasps
and their Queen - don't expect it will be the last, they have a habit of
appearing when you least expect them. To continue. For some time we've noted
the existence of a Setian Research and Development centre at Kheny. Desc. Net
believe the site is being used to secretly test a new Radar Tracking System
and Screen. If this is the case your Tracking Systems may be inoperable if the
screen is up fast enough. If it is, you must rely on more traditional methods -
your eyes. This is Operation Blind Mice. Raid the centre - destroy all
facilities and we'll salvage what's left. Hopefully the R.S.C.P. will be
located underground and away from the action. Good luck."

EST09001
"MISSION 9 RAID. OPERATION EXPIRATION."
ESB09001
"The honour of the Ir-en Har is upheld, all facilities at Kheny are destroyed.
As a result Hor-Sal were able to drop in and salvage the R.S.C.P..
Technological equilibrium has been restored. It only remains for the guys at
Gain to swing it our way. Onto Operation Expiration. Reports have filtered
through concerning a Set installation at Ibrim. Desc. Net report heavy
installations and mass movement of troops to this site. Setian Command must
have something in mind so the sooner the site is taken out the better. Here
this. The last communication was ciphered in Battle Code. We looked deeper
into the message and found mention of Apollyon. What this means is the presence
of a fully-armed Battle-Pod. You have been warned. There's no set strategy for
this one, use Sandwarrior spirit and destroy the base any way you can. That'll
be all. Alakam da alakish"

EST10001
"MISSION 10 DESTROY. OPERATION STINGER."
ESB10001
"The base at Ibrim is down. The Apollyon Code was correct  as we found a
M.A.G.D.A. in operation. It's threat however was short-lived. Madayellsin
kallahat - honour dictates your future. Let's take a look at Operation Stinger.
Abydos is proving a little difficult. We must take out the enemy position, and
any and all ships. It would seem Set is using the Site to transport Porphs from
local Set-Mine installations back to their Heartland. It must cease now if
we're to stop trade and transport in this sector. Oh, and one more thing - and
you're not going to like this - the port installation is reputed to be the
location of a Hive; it must also be destroyed. If you hit the port, do it
quick and slick; the Hive's sure to be on your tail in no time. Well, what are
you waiting for?"

EST11001
"MISSION 10 OCCUPY. OPERATION MONOPOLISE."
ESB11001
"Regarding the Hive at Abydos, Our suspicions were correct. Lord Horus is
pleased - you should be too. Moving on. For some time Setian forces have been
able to move in and out of our Eastern Sector unnoticed. The Site of the Mover
has been discovered at Meidum, almost by sheer luck. A Scrambler System
malfunction was picked up by Deep Eyes and traced to the site. Detecting the
Ionic emission from the Mover was then a matter of course. And believe it or
not, we have reason to believe Set is unaware of our little discovery. We must
act on that. One more thing, there's a Set Carrier over to the East of the
Site. Reports indicate it to be the Iron-Clad. My advice therefore is to take
the thing out first, it should make life a little easier. This is Operation
Monopolise. Do just that. Take out all enemy units."

EST12001
"MISSION 11 DESTROY. OPERATION SHARPSHOOTER."
ESB12001
"Although debrief will report Monopolise a success, the honour of the Ir-en
Har is tarnished. How the Hell can a Carrier just disappear? Failure is
intolerable - it cannot be accepted. Respect and Rank is earned, and your
climb will be long and arduous - think on my words. Now, Elephantine Airfield -
location of our next mission. Desc. Net report a Setian Capital Barge at the
Site - you know the drill by now. That should be your first target; but I don't
need to tell you that. The airfield will be protected by Battle Pods for sure,
that's the way Set works. You're aware how difficult it is to take out these
things. Use your head - it might pay to use the fuel depots or arms stores -
the airfield will be littered with them. We've named this Mission Operation
Sharpshooter. You may have to be one."

EST13001
"MISSION 12 DEFEND. OPERATION KEEN ADVOCATE."
ESB13001
"We are under attack Ir-en Har; A-D is on the case but it won't hold out long.
There's a Carrier somewhere to the north east of our position - reports
indicate it to be the Iron-Clad. Somehow, it's been able to remain Shielded
from us until now. Take out all craft above the base. When the command comes,
all units will engage the enemy Carrier. There's no time for tactical on this
one - you know what it'll mean if we fail. Good luck."

EST14001
"MISSION 14 DESTROY. OPERATION IRON HAMMER."
ESB14001
"It would seem you are reprieved Ir-en Har - the Honour of the Sandwarriors
was renewed when the Iron-Clad was shot down. Challendas dey kallahat- Honour
is restored. Now, let's concentrate on today's Mission. This is a payback
scenario - for what transpired yesterday. Our target is Heliopolis, it's
Control Centre, and the airfield south of the city. The Setian Empire almost
surely suspect retaliation so they'll probably be dug in well - no doubt any
existing installations will be on full alert. There's no sign of an end to
this war, no indication who's gonna come out ontop, but we can't allow Set
any room to move, no victory no matter how small. Crush Heliopolis. Set must
know what he's really up against with the Ir-enHar. Let's show him what the
Sandwarriors are really made of."

EST15001
"MISSION 13 ORION. OPERATION TENURE."
ESB15001
"Now, you'll know from the periodic releases from Gain that it's been a race
against time to de-cipher the Karnak O-Codes. Who knows what secrets lie
buried there. The site has been a common fighting ground between Horus and
Set for many years, but now it's all changed; the codes have been de-ciphered
by both contingents. Reports are coming in of a column moving south on Karnak.
It consists of Cat's and MA's with aerial support. It's your job to see that the
enemy column is engaged away from the site while our Tech-Priests move in from
the north. Tunnels and Sinks in the area will make things a little difficult.
Secure the site. That's all."

EST16001
"MISSION 14 ESCORT. OPERATION SUCCOUR."
ESB16001
"The Set advance on Karnak was adjourned by our residence. House Gain and the
Tech-Priests were able to initialise the Auto-Defences which auspiciously
repelled the gun-boat threat. With a division of soldiers they now occupy the
site. Let's hope all our pains were worth it - there may be zero O-Tech at
Karnak, we must be patient for a full account. Today we have a new target -
Medinet Madi, East of Kebir. The Citadel has proven impossible to storm by
any means. This is Operation Succour. We're sending to the site the I.C.C.
Condor. Once there, the Condor will initiate a series of heavy bombardments
targeting the Citadel. Hopefully this will prove effective enough to raze the
garrison and Set base. Your Operation is Codenamed Succour and will involve
escorting the Cruiser and providing air support while bombarding the designated
target site. From that point, we can execute Operation Deluge. Be on your way."

EST17001
"MISSION 15 DESTROY. OPERATION FULL BLANKET."
ESB17001
"Despite heavy assault, the I.C.C. Condor executed Deluge efficiently. Medinet
Madi and the Setian Military Base suffered heavy Ionic bombardment from the
Cruiser and as an effect is non-functional. Moving on. Operation Full Blanket
is a lightning raid, no fancy words - got to strike while the iron's hot.
Listen up. We want you to blanket cover the entire Setian Homeland targeting
all Radar and Communication Screening Installations. Upon realisation there's
a bonus - the Romak Shipyards where the Carrier Hawkeye sits berthed under final
construction. Destroy it. Desc. Net insiders suppose the Barge to be saturated
with munitions, ready for consignment when build is effectuate. When you blow
the thing, get clear ASAP or it'll take you with it. That's all."

EST18001
"MISSION 16 DESTROY. OPERATION FIRE-TAIL."
ESB18001
"Reports were accurate concerning the Hawkeye. A full salvage-op on the wreck
is underway. We'll keep you updated if there's any news. But listen up, time's
against us here - we need you out there ASAP or we'll lose the initiative.
Gebel Tura and Samannud. The Sector is rife with Set-Mine activity. Here's the
Op. Make your way to these co-ordinates. North-west of Gebel Tura and South-
east of Saqqara, take out the Set-Mine Porphyry Refineries. At the inland port
of Samannud take out the bridges. Let's cut off the Set-Mine supply routes in
and out of this sector once and for all. This is Operation Fire-Tail. Report
immediately for duty. That is all."

EST19001
"MISSION 19 ORION. OPERATION SWOOPING HAWK."
ESB19001
"The Setian Porphyry supply routes in and out of Sector Four were terminated
by your prompt and systematic execution of Operation Fire-Tail. Horian troops
now occupy these sites. Disturbing news is filtering down through Desc. Net
concerning Ibada where Setian House Rise have a Research and Development
centre. According to local sources this is no ordinary Rise Centre. Set are
developing a new weapon, a super-weapon using O-Tech. This Operation's
Swooping Hawk - destroy the weapon and the surrounding facilities. Don't be
suprised if it's up and running by the time you reach the sector. From the
Signature we're reading from the thing, three maybe two shots will destroy
your AVC even when fully Shielded. Be like the Hawk if it starts firing.
Watch your tails."

EST20001
"MISSION 17 AID. OPERATION BURNING EAGLE."
ESB20001
"Listen up Sandwarriors - there's no de-brief; time is against us. As I speak,
the Horian Empire faces its most dire crisis yet. Setian forces employing the
most powerful Battle-Pod we've seen have surrounded the Imperial airfield at
Kalabhsa. Due to the recent deployment of Proximity Defences this can have
occurred only with insider help and the treasonous utilisation of one of our
Movers. This is the sort of sedition and insurrection which could spell
disaster. Sector One is our location - Operation Burning Eagle is the mission.
Locate , target, and destroy all conflicting units in the Sector. That's all
you need to know."

EST21001
"MISSION 18 RAID. OPERATION CLOAK AND DAGGER."
ESB21001
"The situation at Kalabhsa is pacified. Operation Burning Eagle was a complete
success. We have the dissidents and traitors under House Arrest. Execution will
follow a rigorous interrogation programme. The Inquesters will get everything
from them, contacts, codenames, locations, sites. OK Ir-en Har - this is the
present mission. We've called this one Cloak and Dagger - the drill is you'll
be screened from Setian radar using Set-Tech we salvaged from Full Blanket
combined with a long pulse signal courtesy of Gain. It's a little unstable,
but should get you to the target at Hatnub without being seen. Destroy
everything except the existing transport network - we'll need this when the
command comes to take the base. Make sure you keep clear of Farafra to the
South-east. Get too close and they'll scramble fighters if they make visual
contact."

EST22001
"MISSION 22 DESTROY. OPERATION WEEPING WOUND"
ESB22001
"Hatnub was the target, the mission was a success - the Setian transport
network was untouched, as requested. Imperial ground troops now occupy the
site and are currently deploying A.I. defences along the borderland. Now,
Operation Weeping Wound. The Setian Empire recently stormed Memphis in a
successful bid to enslave the populace. The city is now the Sector's centre
for Chemical weapon experiments. This is the mission. Normally, we'd send in a
single Cruiser to do the job, but the city is protected by A.I. Mine-Launchers.
They'll pick off any such vehicle in no time. Once the A.I.M.L's have been
taken out the Condor will Unload and empty it's payload onto the city. At this
time, expect plenty of aerial activity.Protect the Condor at all costs."

EST23001
"MISSION 19 RETREAT. OPERATION FLEDGLING"
ESB23001
"Memphis is now cleansed of Setian activity, although the populace undoubtedly
remains enslaved within the Dark Empire. There's not a great deal we can do to
remedy this situation during the present political climate. Desc. Net are
however endeavouring to determine their most likely destination but it may be
some-time before we acquire the facts. The current Mission is Operation
Fledgling. Intelligence reports indicate preparations by Lord Set to abandon
the Porphyry mines in Sector Five. Desc. Net further disclose that the Ore is
assembled and awaiting transportation to the Setian Heartland. This is your
mission Ir-en Har. We want you to engage and destroy all transports in the
target area. The Porphyry ore is reputedly guarded by a Gun Boat. When the
Setian Capital Ship Unloads at the site your orders are to destroy it. The Ore
cannot be allowed back into the Blight. That is all. Report for duty."

EST24001
"MISSION 24 DEFEND. OPERATION ADJUTANT."
ESB24001
"The arrival of the Setian Gun-Boat Cobra on Operation Fledgling was short-
lived. At this stage, all enemy transports have been accounted for and are
classed OOA. The Ore itself, is safely in our hands and the necessary
preparations for transport are currently under way. Now, Desc. Net have
reported a large military body approaching Aswan. As all our units are
accounted for in this sector there is little doubt concerning their origins.
Aswan's main defences will come under attack first if Set believe they have
any hope of attaining their objective. The defences are situated at the Heights
of Aswan. They will need defending and have initial priority. The battle is
sure to escalate to other areas so use your judgement and intuition. Canyons
and gullies makeup most of the terrain at the Target Site so if you do find
yourself in a dogfight watch your wings- and your back; there's no room for
manoeuvring. That's all. Dismissed."

EST25001
"MISSION 20 DESTROY. OPERATION KEEN SCRUTINY."
ESB25001
"The Battle for the Sun-Throne escalates Ir-en Har. Espionage is rife in all
quarters, sabotage rears it's head in all Sectors and installations - and
defection clouds the mind of even the most spirited of warriors. You are
beyond this, and you proved your worth on Operation Adjutant in and around
Sector One. Operation Keen Scrutiny concerns Sector Four. We have reason to
believe that Set have a covert and clandestine Mover situated somewhere in the
Sector which is causing us considerable concern in the war effort. Seek out
the covert Mover and destroy it. You'll have to scan the terrain for the main
entrance - it will undoubtedly be camouflaged. Secondly, you will destroy the
Radar Installations at Gebel Tura. That's all on this one. Good luck. Alakam
da alakish."

EST26001
"MISSION 21 PROTECT. OPERATION WATCHFULL EYE."
ESB26001
"As Ir-en Har your responsibilities now increase tenfold as we approach the
Final Battle, the ultimate confrontation between Lord Horus and Set. Prepare
yourself - remember the training. The clandestine Mover targeted in Keen
Scrutiny is destroyed - OOA. It was difficult to locate, given the terrain,
but the Eyes of the Sandwarriors are ever vigilant. Following on from
Fledgling, Horian Transports are beginning to ferry the contraband Porphyry to
the I.C.B. Avatar - the ship should be unloading at the Mover you located in
Sector Five right about now. This Mission's Watchful Eye - and that's precisely
what we need you to provide. Protect the Barge and transports at all costs. Any
Set activity will be initiated at their base over to the east. Take that out,
and we'll be clear. Avandae sun Avandah; may the Sun shine in the face of your
enemy."

EST27001
"MISSION 22 DESTROY. OPERATION HAMMER-STROKE."
ESB27001
"The I.C.B. Avatar, undiminished, and with a copious payload of Ore, returned
safely to Horian Command last even as you are doubtless aware. Ir-en Har
vigilance was maintained. Honour is raised. Madayellsin kallahat. Now, Sector
6. Setian Homeland and the Blight. The time has come Ir-en Har for Operation
Hammer-Stroke. We're putting everything into this one, the entire Horian Fleet.
As I speak, our ships are moving into key positions along the Blight's border.
It's your mission to safeguard and aid the effort any way you can. Initiative
and intuition are the key words here- there's no set targets. Allandae Leland
Horus Daniz; the Wing of Horus protect you. You are dismissed."

EST28001
"MISSION 28 ORION. OPERATION COVERT MYSTIC."
ESB28001
"Yesterday, our major push into the Blight  failed at all levels. Despite
minimal losses, the Avatar and the Condor are presumed missing.
Notwithstanding, we must raise honour. We are the figure-heads and we carry
the honour of our Lord. While we repair the damages, re-group, and re-assess
the situation Operation Covert Mystic will be initialised. This is the drill.
Horian Tech- Priests have long believed the inactivity of the Mover at Meidum
in Sector Five to be someway connected with the O-Stones at Giza. Their theory
goes something like this - belief amongst the Colleges is that the site was
once a Prime Mover which has somehow been restored with O-Codes into a fully
operational Control Centre for mass Moving and Unloading. Your mission
therefore is to systematically scan SectorFive and destroy any facilities you
encounter. Given the connection to O-Stones, prime targets will be Meidum and
Giza. This is Operation Covert Mystic. That is all."

EST29001
"MISSION 23 RAID. OPERATION SATURATE."
ESB29001
"With the destruction of the Prime Mover, we've given ourselves a convenient
launch window to initiate a full -scale attack on the Blight. Learning by our
mistakes on Operation Hammer Stroke and with the Setian Empire unable to mass-
move troops we are executing Operation Saturate. Horian troops are amassing on
the borders of the Setian Empire. Descryers deep in enemy territory report
great military activity in the Blight - no doubt they're responding to our
advance, although it won't be quick enough - and certainly not as quick a
response as Lord Set would have liked. Despite this, the Dark Empire do have
one major ace up their sleeve with their Monolith Defences. Their fire-power
is too great and the net is too narrow for our troops to evade detection.
That's where you come in. If we can take out the Monoliths, we gain egress
immediately and with minimal casualty. Go do it."

EST30001
"MISSION 24 DESTROY. OPERATION GOLDEN DAWN."
ESB30001
"OK Ir-en Har, this is it, this is the big one - Operation Golden Dawn. No
need for prep. From your expressions I guess you're all a little uneasy -
that's understandable, but you're Sandwarriors, the elite fighting force of
the Empire - none finer, none with more experience. Mission's simple but it'll
either mean complete success or failure for our Lord. Fly to Sector Six and
the Blight, take out everything, take out the Setian Home Command - and make
sure Lord Set goes with it. Make this day ours. Make sure everyone remembers
our name. The honour of Horus is with us. But that will count for naught if
we fail. If this transpires, we can expect a massive and immediate Setian
counterstroke which we could not possibly defend. Alakam da alakish. The
righteous shall win this day, and this day more than any other, must be ours.
Hail Horus! Long live the Sandwarriors!"

