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| β | PsiCorps, now at the height of their strength, mobilizes their troops to capture the Leninisk Cosmodrome and steal its rocket tech for their own purposes. It is only a matter of time before Yuri reveals his true intentions to the world. | β |
| —Mission description |
Operation: Moonlight is the twelfth and final Epsilon Act One campaign mission.
Briefing[]
Yuri's Message: "Proselyte, I understand the stress has been a lot on your mind, but please have faith in me - we are nearly ready. No more skulking around in shadows. No more futilely pulling strings. Soon, we will have the power to make our vision not only overt, but a reality. Our armies have been building slowly, and they will soon strike. The treaty between the Pacific Front and China was broken, and now fighting desperately rages on in Korea. I believe the former will soon return to the status of being conquered instead of being a partner in crime. Furthermore, to discourage anymore rash moves by PRC Leadership, I faked intelligence reports that the Union has more MIDAS warheads, and while the Soviets, I think, also have seen these reports, they for obvious purposes have decided to keep our charade going.
Now, comes the final move. You've been with me all these hard times, it's only fitting I give you the honor of this task. With the Soviets having to divert most of their armies to the East, control in Europe is wavering. Further, I sense something is odd with our Comrade-Commander, who is back to his usual base of operations in America. Maybe he suspects something, but that is neither here nor there. What I need you to do is to capture the Leninsk Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Yes it's an odd request, I understand that. But do you have faith in me, or my vision? You have so far, this is one path on that step. If you are still confused, look at the future with your mind's eye."
Objective 1: Capture the Rocket Launch Bay.
Objective 2: Defend the Rocket Launch Bay until extraction is complete.
Objective 3: Capture and defend the remaining Launch Bays.
Events[]
Into the Cosmodrome[]
Due to the Rocket Launch Bays vitality to Yuri's great endeavor, he has ordered a raid on a Soviet cosmodrome in Leninsk, with the prime target being the rockets and their engines. The initial taskforce, consisting of 6 Lasher Tanks, 4 Borillos, 2 Wolfhounds ,2 Repair Drones and some PsiCorps Troopers, made a grand entrance along a road, destroying a Soviet guard post and pulverizing the guards. Just as the units opened fire, the Russians were alerted to the raid and called in a large number of reinforcements. It would take them around two and a half hours to arrive, forcing the Proselyte to work quickly.
The Epsilon task force advanced to an enemy checkpoint, with Wolfhounds providing cover against incoming Terror Drones. Reinforcements soon arrived, with several Drillers deploying infantry and the newly sent Gatling Tanks offering additional protection from the Terror Drones. The Proselyte launched an attack on the entrance to the base containing the first required Rocket Launch Bay, and once its defenses fell, he sent Engineers to capture the base, the Rocket Launch Bay itself, and also a nearby Tech Maintenance Center.
With the base seized and the Rocket Launch Bay captured, the Russians began to surround the Proselyte's forces in multiple directions. Using captured buildings, the taskforce was able to replace its losses with more Wolfhounds and PsiCorps Troopers. Shortly afterwards, Drillers came one by one to extract the components. The arrival of each one resulted in the completion of the extract mission by 10%. In the course of ten extractions, he received reinforcements including Borillos, Lasher Tanks, Tesla Cruisers, Initiates, PsiCorps Troopers and Gatling Tanks.
After the first bay[]
With the extractions complete, the Proselyte was informed that one bay was not enough, and there were an additional three Launch Bays in the area that needed to be secured. Fortunately, an MCV arrived on the battlefield to allow construction of a base. The Russian reinfocements were still on their way, with around one and half an hour remaining. The Proselyte cleaned up an area in front of the initial base and deployed the newly acquired MCV there, followed by support troops including Kirov Airships.
With Wolfhounds and PsiCorps Troopers providing a reliable defense, he captured the two Tech Oil Derricks near his new base. He then discovered that the Russians built an Iron Curtain Device and used it to protect the three rockets and a Tactical Nuke Silo to retaliate.
He first used the Kirov Airships to destroy the Tesla Reactors in the north base, cutting off the enemy's power, before using Wolfhounds to wreak havoc and destroy the base. Since this launch bay was protected by the Iron Curtain, the Proselyte could do little more than put an Engineer near the building on standby and begin preparations to power down the Iron Curtain.
Occupying the second launch bay[]
The northwestern base was larger and more heavily defended. Not only was the Iron Curtain Device located here, but so were several Apocalypse Tanks. The Proselyte slowly destroyed the base from the northwest side using Scud Launchers while defending against enemy Kirov Airships attacking his base. As his attacking forces continued to advance, the power in the northwestern base was also cut, which allowed Engineers, already at the site of the north base, to quickly seize the opportunity to capture the second rocket.
As before, the Proselyte received reinforcements each time the Drillers completed their extraction round. Knowing that two more bays have been sacked, the Russian army sent forces in an attempt to destroy them. However, there were a large number of units of the Proselyte near the two rockets. Despite their best attempts, including sending in the Kirovs, the Russian counterattack failed, and the rocket components were extracted successfully.
Occupying the third launch bay[]
Before destroying the base in the west, the Proselyte trained more PsiCorps Troopers and quickly surrounded the third rocket not far from them in the direction of the base station on the northwest side. Then, another Engineer captured the last bay.
The Russian Army arrives[]
By this point, the main Russian force had already reached the southeast, bringing with them a large number of forces including numerous Apocalypse Tanks. These major forces quickly destroyed the base that the Proselyte had initially captured and the bases he had built himself. This forced him to protect the last rocket at all costs, and the ten rounds of extractions were successfully completed before the main forces approached the base on the west side.
Aftermath[]
| β | The Soviets now know that I was behind recent events, but it doesn't matter now. They are a thing of the past. Now, our time has come. From hence forth, we shall be known as the Epsilon. Mankind's future shall be ours to command and conquer! | β |
| —Yuri's message |
The successful takeover of the Leninsk Cosmodrome eventually made the Russians realized that Yuri is the one responsible for the recent events. He contacted the Proselyte to not worry, as it now no longer matters and merely a thing of the past. Yuri announced to his followers, the Proselyte included, that their time has finally come, and from now on, they will be known as the Epsilon Army. He closed his declaration by stating: "Mankind's future shall be ours to command and conquer!"
After the Epsilon Army is founded, the Proselyte oversaw their buildup of a large military force strong enough to challenge the Allies and the Soviets using unconventional but effective weapons. He is also involved in the Epsilon's taking of Antarctica, where it henceforth becomes the Epsilon's base of operations.
It takes two years before the Epsilon forces are ready to reveal themselves to the world. The Proselyte is given the honor to take part in their action to make the world know of Epsilon's existence: exposing the Russians' lies that has kept the world in check.
Difficulty changes[]
Casual[]
- Starting credits: 100000
- Soviet AI's attack intensity is the lowest.
- Some enemy defenses will be removed
- Removed some Soviet patrol squads.
- 2 level upgrade crates are present outside the first Rocket Launch Bay.
- In the first stage of the mission, sight in front of the corresponding entrances will be revealed when the player's troops approach the first rocket launch base from the three entrances.
Normal[]
- Starting credits: 75000
- Soviet AI's attack intensity is medium.
- The Soviets will use Irradiation Beta and cooldown-extended Rad Attack support powers.
- Enemy will continuously attach Iron Curtain on three Rocket Launch Bays, with interval of 65 seconds.
Mental[]
- Starting credits: 65000
- Soviet AI's attack intensity is the highest.
- Tech Machine Shop and Tech Hospital are initially owned by the enemy.
- Soviet enemy will send 2 Terror Drone squads to hunt no long after the beginning.
- Player will not receive Stalin's Fist reinforcement while defending the first Rocket Launch Bay.
- Two enemy forces on the flank will each receive one Stalin's Fist.
- The Soviets will use Irradiation Beta and Rad Attack support powers.
- Enemy will permanently attach Iron Curtain on three Rocket Launch Bays, until the Iron Curtain Device is destroyed.
- After map expanded, the Soviets will build a Tactical Nuke Silo.
Easter egg[]
An Old Demolition Truck is located at the southern cliff area of the first Soviet base. Capturing it will acquire money crate.
Behind the scenes[]
- In Version 3.0, the player would not get an MCV after extracting the first rocket, but a Stalin's Fist instead only.
- Hammer Defenses existed in the Russian bases in version 3.0, and all of them were removed in version 3.3 because Hammer Defense had been used only by China before Juggernaut.
- Drillers extracted slower in version 3.0.
