OK, I'm done with Missions E1M1 through and including E3M1. For the most part these missions are clean - what comments I do have are posted below. I've checked all the in-game messages, briefings, and debriefings for content (spelling, grammar, understanding). I have not playtested them yet. I'll get the rest done later tonight, hopefully.
To Do So Far:
E1M2
-The GTC Gouda (Aeolous class) is never mentioned in the briefing or mission, but it does arrive with the Valius and combats the Shivans. It IS possible for the Gouda to survive the mission (The Ravana does not always fire on it, but sometimes it destroys it before the Valius) and it will jump out if the Ravana destroys the Valius first. I recommend the Ravana's orders be adjusted so it fires on the Valius but NOT on the Gouda, and the Gouda's survival be added to the mission as an objective. It will survive if the player defends it from bombers until the Ravana arrives (providing the Ravana does not fire on it). Therefore, add a Defend Gouda directive, and make its survival a bonus objective. Then add the following as debriefing texts (append to the end of what's there):
1. Gouda survives. "While the GTD Valius was destroyed, you successfully protected the GTC Gouda from the Shivan bomber waves. Excellent work. If we are to repel this third advance of the Shivans into GTVA space we must preserve every ship possible." No recommendation text.
2. Gouda destroyed. "It is unfortunate that we lost both the GTD Valius and the GTC Gouda in this mission. Remember, pilot, the more ships that survive the engagement, the better chance we have of holding off the Shivans." Recommendation: Destroy Shivan bombers before they can fire on either capital ship.
E1M4
-GTC Abydos arrives and usually survives the engagement. Should add a condition to the debrief that if Abydos survives, player gets commended for it. Right now there is no mention of it.
E2M1
-Nicholas is not mentioned in debrief. Check survival, ensure survival.