Destroying Corellian Corvettes
Tactical Operations Briefing 2
By Captain Chris "Electro" Schock, Rogue 13 (Retired)
The Liberty briefing room was once again filled with trainees
as Electro strode to the podium. His life partner Kerbe followed
at his heels, alert but calm in front of the mass of Alliance freedom
fighters, none of whom were in any way threatening him.
The briefing room was a converted holo-theatre from the days when
the Liberty had been a cruise ship in the Calamari fleet.
The Alliance Logo shimmered in the background as Electro adjusted
the lectern microphone. It slowly faded to be replaced by the holographic
representation of a Blockade Runner, also know as a Corellian Corvette
(CRV).
"Welcome to the Liberty and the Rogue Squadron Tactical
Operations lecture series. This morning we will be discussing the
correct technique for destroying Corvettes."
"The Corvette is not technically considered a capital ship, serving
as an escort vessel or command ship for small operations. It carries
an armament of two dual laser turrets and shielding equivalent to
a standard bulk freighter."
"As such, it is no match for larger ships such as the Frigate or
our Cruisers. However, when faced alone by a snub fighter such as
the X-Wing it can be a difficult opponent if you are not fully aware
of its strengths and weaknesses. Today I hope to so prepare you."
"There are several different approaches to attacking a Corvette.
Some are applicable to any fighter. We'll be discussing all of the
techniques."
"The easiest method for dispatching a Corvette is to use proton
torpedoes. With the relatively light shielding of the corvette only
six torpedoes will destroy it. As such, a fully armed X-Wing, B-Wing
or Y-Wing can execute a standoff attack from long range witout ever
coming into gunnery range of the Corvette. This is the preferred
attack method whenever possible."
"In those cases where you are short on torpedoes or are attacking
in an A-Wing other tactics are appropriate. If attacking a lone
Corvette it is important to note that it has a large blind spot
in its laser battery coverage. When approached from dead astern
with the engine nacelles lined up completely square in your scopes
the Corvette will be unable to hit you. This is due to the bulk
of the engine compartment and the low mounted turrets fore of the
bulkhead."
"If unescorted you can slip in directly behind a Corvette and simply
fire on it from the blind spot with lasers until it is destroyed.
Even against an escorted CRV you can make strafing passes into the
blind spot and then retreat while avoiding covering fire."
"The following flight recorder film will demonstrate a laser attack
on a lone Corvette." Electro pressed a switch on the podium and
the holo projector played back flight recorder film of an A-Wing
making a solo attack on a Corvette.
Kerbe sat next to Electro and distractedly nudged his leg. As the
recording played he reached down to scratch behind her ear flaps.
Her tail twitched in silent happiness. The recorder film wound to
an end.
"As you can see a correctly executed attack exposes the pilot to
very little danger. Downloading training simulation mission
CRV-1 will allow you to practice an unaided attack run on two
Corvettes in an X-Wing. You should have little trouble completing
the mission with the techniques I've described today."
"Thank you for your attention, and may the Force be with you."
