Saved for this browser.

Public Explorer

← Back to Missions

Missions

Systems and Theories of Rhetoric Part 2

A familiar face interrupts proceedings.

Overview

Warp required1
Operations level61
Warp for completion40
Warp via superhighway1
Completion via superhighway40

Costs & rewards

Mission rewards

Σ-Tritanium
Objective ID1,078,612,867
Amount6,000
6★ Common Refined Crystal
Objective ID1,078,612,867
Amount800
12 Hr Peace Shield
Objective ID1,078,612,867
Amount3
Σ-Tritanium
Objective ID795,026,579
Amount6,000
6★ Common Refined Ore
Objective ID795,026,579
Amount800
12 Hr Peace Shield
Objective ID795,026,579
Amount3
Σ-Tritanium
Objective ID826,521,664
Amount6,000
6★ Common Refined Gas
Objective ID826,521,664
Amount800
12 Hr Peace Shield
Objective ID826,521,664
Amount3

Locations

Objectives

Objective 1

ObjectiveDefeat the pirate ship.
EncounterVenari Ral
Opponent strength2,643,533,500
DestinationTrias

Objective 2

ObjectiveReturn to the Academy.
DestinationSol

Objective 3

ObjectiveAttend the presentation.
DestinationSol

Objective 4

ObjectiveWhat should we do?

Objective 5

ObjectiveSpeak up for Starfleet.
DestinationSol

Objective 6

ObjectiveSpeak out against Starfleet.
DestinationSol

Objective 7

ObjectiveObserve without intervening.
DestinationSol

Objective 8

ObjectiveDonate 400 Σ-Dilithium to cut off the transmission.
ResourceΣ-Dilithium
Amount400

Objective 9

ObjectiveDonate 400 Σ-Dilithium to cut off the transmission.
ResourceΣ-Dilithium
Amount400

Objective 10

ObjectiveDonate 400 Σ-Dilithium to cut off the transmission.
ResourceΣ-Dilithium
Amount400

Dialogue

Mission dialogue

Objective ID
1,078,612,867
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
What… What on Earth just happened?
Objective ID
1,078,612,867
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
Looks like some of your cadets have fallen victim to propaganda, Chancellor. You might want to nip that in the bud.
Objective ID
1,078,612,867
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
I– Well, this– Koubek! Get over here this instant!
Objective ID
1,078,612,867
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Jay-Den Kraag
Dialogue
Commander, we have another problem.
Objective ID
1,078,612,867
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Genesis Lythe
Dialogue
It’s Caleb. He’s gone.
Objective ID
1,078,612,867
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We do not have time to get caught up in rhetoric. We must cut off the transmission.
Objective ID
1,078,612,867
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Deidamia
Dialogue
Not even an attempt to deny it? Pathetic. There’s your proof, cadets, if you needed any.
Objective ID
1,078,612,867
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
SAM
Dialogue
…I’ve got it! We’ll need some, uh, Σ-Dilithium to jam it.
Objective ID
1,078,612,867
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
The irony is not lost on me. 400 Σ-Dilithium will suffice. Jamming the frequency…
Objective ID
1,308,336,392
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
SAM, help me isolate the transmission frequency.
Objective ID
1,308,336,392
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
SAM
Dialogue
I’m trying!
Objective ID
1,308,336,392
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Genesis Lythe
Dialogue
We can’t let her talk about Starfleet like that.
Objective ID
1,377,149,964
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
SAM, help me isolate the transmission frequency.
Objective ID
1,377,149,964
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
SAM
Dialogue
I’m trying!
Objective ID
1,377,149,964
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Genesis Lythe
Dialogue
We can’t let her talk about Starfleet like that.
Objective ID
1,917,778,627
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
Commander, what’s going on over there? All the other teams are showing off for the Chancellor. I don’t want to say they’re outdoing us, but–
Objective ID
1,917,778,627
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We are under attack from a third party.
Objective ID
1,917,778,627
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
Is that so? Hail them.
Objective ID
1,917,778,627
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Opening a line of communication.
Objective ID
1,917,778,627
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Bandit
Dialogue
Audio only, you idiot!
Objective ID
1,917,778,627
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
???
Dialogue
Ahem! This isn’t really one of those things where we talk first.
Objective ID
1,917,778,627
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Who are you?
Objective ID
1,917,778,627
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
???
Dialogue
No one you want to know.
Objective ID
1,917,778,627
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
The hostile ship is on an intercept course. Rerouting power to shields. Charging weapons!
Objective ID
258,333,693
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
Well, Doctor, it seems that your Academy has much to learn from mine. When I said cooperation, I did mean for your cadets to actually join in the exercise, you know.
Objective ID
258,333,693
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
Perhaps they could have, were they not ambushed by bandits.
Objective ID
258,333,693
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
What? I saw no such thing. Did anyone else see that?
Objective ID
258,333,693
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Koubek
Dialogue
No sir. We were too busy focusing on the task at hand.
Objective ID
258,333,693
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
Do you doubt my word? You can check the Commander’s logs, if you must.
Objective ID
258,333,693
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
Ah, no, that won’t be necessary. I do apologize, Doctor. I’ll have someone look into this. In the meantime, let’s get back to the Academy.
Objective ID
299,800,513
Phase
dialogue_dilemma
Character
Maia
Dialogue
What should we do?
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
In a moment, everything changed. Across the galaxy, Dilithium became inert. Active ships lost anti-matter containment, leading to warp core breaches. Dilithium reactor explosions, worlds destroyed.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
Subspace was damaged so badly in places that it affected planetary orbits, causing never-before-seen ecological and climate issues. Millions of lives lost. Our galaxy was unrecognizable.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
The Federation was down to 38 member worlds, but still, it persisted. Starfleet Academy closed for a long time, but here we are. The first class since the Burn. The future of–
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
I wasn’t planning on taking questions until the end, but it seems this cadet has a burning question – ah, forgive the pun.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Koubek
Dialogue
I heard that the Burn was Starfleet’s fault and that they covered it up. What do you say to that?
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
I would ask where you heard such nonsense.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Koubek
Dialogue
Someone who knows. Would you like to hear it from her?
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
Koubek, what is the meaning of–
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Koubek
Dialogue
Sit down, Chancellor. You should hear this.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Deidamia
Dialogue
Are we transmitting? Ah. Hello, class! I’m so happy to be here today, to fill your fresh young minds with knowledge… and truth. If we’re talking about the Burn, then you should know how it really went down.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Deidamia
Dialogue
The Federation, the fascist machine that you have naively pledged yourselves to, they’re the ones that destroyed – will destroy – the galaxy. They drained it of Dilithium and failed to find an alternative.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Deidamia
Dialogue
They knew the Burn was coming, and they did nothing. All the Federation and your precious Starfleet have ever wanted is power. Now we have a ruined galaxy that’s ripe for the taking.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Deidamia
Dialogue
All that’s standing in their way is people like me, people who won’t bow down and live by their rules. Now, I know this must come as a surprise to some of you. You think you’re the good guys.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Deidamia
Dialogue
You’re not.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
Something about this doesn’t sit right with me, Commander.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Indeed. The timing is suspect. Those bandits knew we were going to be there.
Objective ID
314,070,344
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
We should be safe here, but keep your wits about you. Now, it’s about time for my presentation. Coming?
Objective ID
553,703,848
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
SAM, help me isolate the transmission frequency.
Objective ID
553,703,848
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
SAM
Dialogue
I’m trying!
Objective ID
553,703,848
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Genesis Lythe
Dialogue
We can’t let her talk about Starfleet like that.
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
What… What on Earth just happened?
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
Looks like some of your cadets have fallen victim to propaganda, Chancellor. You might want to nip that in the bud.
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
I– Well, this– Koubek! Get over here this instant!
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Jay-Den Kraag
Dialogue
Commander, we have another problem.
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Genesis Lythe
Dialogue
It’s Caleb. He’s gone.
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Cadets, listen to me. This woman is not to be trusted. The Burn was a tragic accident.
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Starfleet are doing their best to rebuild the galaxy and protect people from pirates like Deidamia. The Venari Ral are the real threat.
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Deidamia
Dialogue
Ha! A nice story. Watch out for this Independent and the Burners they’ve allied themselves with. Or soon your galaxy will be in ruin, too.
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
SAM
Dialogue
…I’ve got it! We’ll need some, uh, Σ-Dilithium to jam it.
Objective ID
795,026,579
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
The irony is not lost on me. 400 Σ-Dilithium will suffice. Jamming the frequency…
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
What… What on Earth just happened?
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
The Doctor
Dialogue
Looks like some of your cadets have fallen victim to propaganda, Chancellor. You might want to nip that in the bud.
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Chancellor Rooney
Dialogue
I– Well, this– Koubek! Get over here this instant!
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Jay-Den Kraag
Dialogue
Commander, we have another problem.
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Genesis Lythe
Dialogue
It’s Caleb. He’s gone.
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Enough. There are plenty of reasons to criticize Starfleet without resorting to conspiracy theories. The Burn was an accident.
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Should the Federation have been more proactive in securing an alternative to Dilithium? Of course. But do not frame as malice what was in reality simple mediocrity.
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Genesis Lythe
Dialogue
That’s… not exactly what I had in mind.
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Deidamia
Dialogue
You’ve got your head on straight, Independent. I happen to be hiring, if you’re looking for a good time. We could do such bad things together, you and me…
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
SAM
Dialogue
…I’ve got it! We’ll need some, uh, Σ-Dilithium to jam it.
Objective ID
826,521,664
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
The irony is not lost on me. 400 Σ-Dilithium will suffice. Jamming the frequency…