The Lane Hacker Assassins | Assignments

[Mildred Wolfe]

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Assignment 61 Phase 3 Report

Combat Description

Both engagements took place in Manhattan's orbit, one was further back than the most recent. Variable affecting data on the first encounter are that the situation, like in a part of my previous report - was a formal duel. Being just that, the Bounty Hunter Manta "Hotshot" decided to try and show off in front of some Liberty Naval and Security Force vessels in front of Manhattan. He could move quite well, but also couldn't quite shoot on target or correctly manage explosives - both were weaknesses that cost him his ship.

Looking for revenge in a more recent encounter near Manhattan's orbit as well, he, accompanied by various other fighters and one in particular - a Moray. The Moray wore the call-sign "Royalist" and was about as reckless as the rogues that died trying to kill him. Even while being outgunned his own method of flying cost him, attempting to deploy and detonate explosives repeatedly at the same intervals made him predictable. In the end, it costed him his life. After his ship went down, the others, including Hotshot, backed off. Out of fear I assume, but of course they put up a bluff to make me think otherwise.

Tactical Analysis

Hotshot would probably catch a non-assassin off guard with his movement. Despite lacking the aggressiveness that goes in hand with his set of weapons (Reavers) his movement would toss off ones concentration. As for the Moray, the vessel prefers to glide out and bait the pilot towards him - luring him into an obvious trap. The bomber also has a knack for firing novas up close, using the shield-guard as a barrier while the Nova Torpedo instantly destroys its target. This was seen during the battle today, and it was effective in killing one of the Rogue bombers.

Proposed Countermeasures

In groups, these vessels struggle to coordinate and act effectively as both of them use clever movement - but don't make up for it with other traits. Targeting these vessels in groups one by one would make them very easy prey. In the case of a one on one scenario, utilize mines and disruptors at random to throw off the movement of both these vessels. Look for long slides, if the vessels move out - they are likely looking to land a mine trap.

Targets

BHG|Hotshot
New York, Bounty Hunters Guild, Manta
Scan
Kill

BHG|Royalist
New York, Bounty Hunters Guild, Moray
Scan
Kill

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