Aid CU Ship in Combat

Aid CU Ship in Combat is a Colonial Union aligned ship mission.

Synopsis
The mission brief states, "The Colonial Union starship 'U.S.S. Galicus' attempted to open a hailing frequency with the cargo vessel 'Rustbucket', which then initiated an attack. The U.S.S. Galicus is in need of support". After saving the Galicus, they express gratitude for the assistance and remise on the difficulty of distinguishing innocent and compromised vessels nowadays.

Objectives
The mission is received via long-range comms. To complete it, warp to sector within 5 jumps and destroy the Rustbucket; the U.S.S. Galicus does not have to survive. The reward is 1 C.U. rep and 3,500 credits.

Possible Components
The carrier Rustbucket's components are: W.D. Particle Shield, G.T.C. Quiet Cupcake, C.C.G. Light Hull, Main Turret, ARX-JP, ARX-CD, Adaline Thrusters, Maneuvering Thrusters, and Inertia Thrusters. It's programs are: Emergency Shield Boosting, Sitting Duck, Phalanx [Virus], Block Long Range Comms, Gentleman's Welcome [Virus], and Siphon Credits.