Briefing room 47 was the closest briefing room to the aft starship hangars of the<em>Independence</em>.  A door within the chamber opened up to the main hangar, and there were even a few vac suits on the far wall in case of depressurization.  General Crix Maidine stood near the holoprojector, watching the tactical situation.  Three large red rectangles sat at the far end of the sector, while a number of tiny red sheres weaved and ducked around them, as the entire mass moved slowly towards the green bulk of the<em>Independence,</em>which was itself surrounded by a large, poorly defined region marked with a red highlight, with large spiky balls superimposed over the highlight.<br/><br/>To an experienced tactical mind, the situation was clear.  The<em>Independence</em>had made its way into a minefield, and was about to be attacked by three Carrack light cruisers with their TIE escorts deployed.  The Carrack cruiser was basically a heavily armored spaceframe with as many engines and turbolasers as could be fitted into it.  As a result, it could match the speed of an X-wing at full thrust, and bring to bear an astonishing amount of firepower.<br/><br/>"Imperial forces are quickly advancing on us, and have refused to respond to hails."  Maidine began, not even giving the mostly dressed pilots enough time to take their seats.  "Meanwhile, the Independence is stuck in a minefield, and will need to deploy its shuttles to clear our heading over the next hour or so."  The General announced, activating a holo displaying an imperial mine.  "The mines are standard sector control mines, stealthy and almost unpowered, hard to spot, and primarily heat seeking.  Therefore, you'll have to go on reserve engines only while leaving the carrier.  They can also be activated magnetically, so watch it."  Maidine explained, activating another holo indicating the squadron assignments.<br/><br/>"We're going to launch a fighter intercept against each cruiser, using 4 fighter flights, with each flight having the other cruisers as their secondary objective.  If the Imperials hail us, you are to cease fire immediately.  Any questions?"  The general concluded, sounding the flight alarm as the recording for maintenance personell to clear the hangar played.<br/><br/>(The PCs have been assigned to the flight targeting "Carrack C")