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The Path of Coalescence Part 5

Stop the ascension event.

Overview

Warp required1
Operations level50
Warp for completion185
Warp via superhighway1
Completion via superhighway185

Costs & rewards

Mission rewards

Tritanium
Objective ID1,943,705,414
Amount6,417,000
Dilithium
Objective ID1,943,705,414
Amount1,284,000
15 Minute Repair Speed Up
Objective ID1,943,705,414
Amount110
Tritanium
Objective ID1,991,548,580
Amount6,417,000
Dilithium
Objective ID1,991,548,580
Amount1,284,000
15 Minute Repair Speed Up
Objective ID1,991,548,580
Amount110

Objectives

Objective 1

ObjectiveMake a plan.
DestinationFarana

Objective 2

ObjectiveWhat do you want to do?

Objective 3

ObjectiveProceed to the sacred site.
DestinationSantuz

Objective 4

ObjectiveProceed to Starbase 87.
DestinationHolles

Objective 5

ObjectiveDefeat the security ship.
EncounterSecurity Ship
Opponent strength15,600,929
DestinationSantuz

Objective 6

ObjectiveProceed to the sacred site.
DestinationSantuz

Objective 7

ObjectiveSet up the equipment.
DestinationSantuz

Objective 8

ObjectiveDefeat the security ship.
EncounterSecurity Ship
Opponent strength15,600,929
DestinationSantuz

Objective 9

ObjectiveRecord the ascension.
DestinationSantuz

Objective 10

ObjectiveDefeat the Elders.
EncounterElders
Opponent strength0
DestinationSantuz

Objective 11

ObjectiveDefeat the Elders.
EncounterElders
Opponent strength0
DestinationSantuz

Objective 12

ObjectiveApprehend the Elders.
DestinationSantuz

Objective 13

ObjectiveApprehend the Elders.
DestinationSantuz

Objective 14

ObjectiveSpeak with Brendan.
DestinationSantuz

Objective 15

ObjectiveSpeak with Brendan.
DestinationSantuz

Dialogue

Mission dialogue

Objective ID
1,172,778,276
Phase
dialogue_dilemma
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
What do you want to do?
Objective ID
1,222,957,096
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Security
Dialogue
Woah, hold there! You need to check in before you can join the Ascension ritual. New security measures, given the…
Objective ID
1,222,957,096
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Security
Dialogue
Wait a minute. You’re the Independent they warned us about! To battle stations, everyone. They’re here!
Objective ID
1,720,479,714
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Security
Dialogue
Woah, hold there! This is a closed event. We have the right to religious expression. Starfleet can’t just waltz in and–
Objective ID
1,720,479,714
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
I would advise you to stand down.
Objective ID
1,720,479,714
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Security
Dialogue
We’ve got trouble. Alert the reinforcements. To battle stations!
Objective ID
1,720,479,714
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
Independent, I trust you can take care of one of the security ships. We have the others under control.
Objective ID
173,441,904
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Dajash Tolra
Dialogue
They know we’re here.
Objective ID
173,441,904
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
We just need to stay under the radar long enough to get this equipment set up, and then it’s just a waiting game.
Objective ID
173,441,904
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Starfleet better come through for us.
Objective ID
173,441,904
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Dajash Tolra
Dialogue
Who knows with those bureaucrats? I wouldn’t count on their help.
Objective ID
173,441,904
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
All we can do is our part. Come on. Let’s get to work. This equipment isn’t going to set itself up…
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
The Ascension event is the perfect time to gather hard evidence on the Elders, but it’ll be tricky. Wait too long, and things might go too far.
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
Agreed. But I think it’s time to get the authorities involved. This is bigger than us.
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Starfleet, then?
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
I think so. If we bring them to the Ascension and show them exactly what is happening, then they will have to take note.
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Dajash Tolra
Dialogue
We can split up to cover our bases. One team focuses on gathering hard evidence, the other gets Starfleet involved.
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Very well. Byr, Dajash – you’re with me. We’ll get to the Ascension ahead of time and set up equipment so we can capture everything that goes down.
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Brendan, Apos – your first-hand accounts might sway Starfleet to make haste. Toli, your skills of persuasion might come in handy, too. Join them.
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
You’ll be valuable on either team, Commander. What do you want to do?
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Dajash Tolra
Dialogue
And just in time for our visit. Lucky us.
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Toli
Dialogue
I assume we’re going to try to disrupt this Ascension. Sow chaos and all that. I have somewhat of a hankering.
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
I can think of a multitude of ways to make this ritual backfire on the Elders.
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
How many leave the followers unharmed?
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
…
Objective ID
1,895,517,870
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
As I thought. No, we need a proper plan, a way to bring the Elders to justice without sacrificing innocent lives. Let’s get on with devising it.
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Kithar
Dialogue
The anthropologist and the Independent. Once again, you stick your nose where it does not belong. I thought I told the security guards to keep an eye out for you troublemakers.
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
And once again, you have underestimated us.
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Chron Pha
Dialogue
You fool Independent! Do you really think you alone are enough to defeat us? I have waited too long to Ascend. I will not let something as small as you stop us!
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
And what about Starfleet? Are we too small to stop you?
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Kithar
Dialogue
Ah. How… Unfortunate.
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Chron Pha
Dialogue
Once we Ascend, none will be strong enough to stop us!
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Kithar
Dialogue
Give it up, Chron Pha. It’s over.
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Chron Pha
Dialogue
But we are so close! I am not going to give up as we are at the precipice of unlimited power. We must keep going! Argh!
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
That was a warning shot. The next one will knock you out. That’s a promise.
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Chron Pha
Dialogue
Starfleet scum. We are the Elders of the Path of Coalescence! We are one with the cosmic consciousness! We–
Objective ID
1,933,186,671
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
Enough! You can keep monologuing from the Brig. Transporter at the ready. Beam these maniacs over.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
It’s done. The Elders have been apprehended. And it’s because of you, Brendan.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
I wasn’t able to do anything to help myself, let alone all the others. It is you and the Commander who brought the Elders to justice.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
Let’s call it a team effort, then. What will you do now?
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
The Path of Coalescence might have been a scam, but it was also a solace for the lost. The people who joined the religion did so for a reason. They’re – we’re all – going to need some help and support now.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
Why not give it to each other? And, you know, there are some nuggets of wisdom in the philosophy. Maybe there’s something to be salvaged there.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
Maybe we can take the good and leave the rot behind. Forge our own path.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
No one better to take the first steps, I’d say.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
Thank you for everything, Apos.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
You did it, Apos! You got Starfleet here just in time. Truth be told, I’m not entirely sure we could have contained them alone.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
All in a day’s work. And the recording?
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
We got it all. Enough data to keep the Elders locked up for the rest of their days.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
Thank you, Byr.
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Well, I suppose our work here is done. Are you ready to return to other matters, Apos?
Objective ID
1,943,705,414
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
Not just yet. I want to have a word with Brendan first.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
It’s done. The Elders have been apprehended. And it’s because of you, Brendan.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
I wasn’t able to do anything to help myself, let alone all the others. It is you and the Commander who brought the Elders to justice.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
Let’s call it a team effort, then. What will you do now?
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
The Path of Coalescence might have been a scam, but it was also a solace for the lost. The people who joined the religion did so for a reason. They’re – we’re all – going to need some help and support now.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
Why not give it to each other? And, you know, there are some nuggets of wisdom in the philosophy. Maybe there’s something to be salvaged there.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
Maybe we can take the good and leave the rot behind. Forge our own path.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
No one better to take the first steps, I’d say.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
Thank you for everything, Apos.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
You did it, Apos! You got Starfleet here just in time. Truth be told, I’m not entirely sure we could have contained them alone.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
All in a day’s work. And the recording?
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
We got it all. Enough data to keep the Elders locked up for the rest of their days.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
Thank you, Byr.
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Well, I suppose our work here is done. Are you ready to return to other matters, Apos?
Objective ID
1,991,548,580
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
Not just yet. I want to have a word with Brendan first.
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
Woah, woah, woah. Slow down. What’s all this about an Ascension?
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
The Path of Coalescence – the religion’s Elders have tricked people into acting as energy conduits.
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
Please, we don’t have much time. We have to stop them before they Ascend, or they might be unstoppable entirely.
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
This is… farfetched, to say the least.
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Toli
Dialogue
Come, Captain. Someone as honorable and as strong as you – you want to be the hero, don’t you? Now’s your chance.
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
Er…
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We have had dealings with Starfleet before, Captain. We can verify that everything Brendan and Apos have told you is true.
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
I don’t know… I can’t just reroute resources based on unsubstantiated claims. If you were to present me evidence, any evidence at all–
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
We already told you! The others are gathering evidence of the Ascension, but we need to get there in time to apprehend the Elders. And we need your help!
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
Let me put this plainly. If the Elders do manage to Ascend to the Q Continuum, they will be nigh unstoppable. Who knows what they plan to do with that newfound power?
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Apos Zeta
Dialogue
If you do not help us, you could be endangering the whole galaxy. Do you want to take that risk? Do you want that responsibility on your shoulders?
Objective ID
340,186,950
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
…Fine. Lead the way!
Objective ID
40,608,496
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We will join the team recording the Ascension. There may be trouble there. We will be on hand to keep everyone safe.
Objective ID
40,608,496
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Much appreciated, Commander. Well then. We all know what we need to do. Toli, take our ship and bring Apos and Brendan to the nearest Starbase.
Objective ID
40,608,496
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
And whatever you do, make sure Starfleet fully understands the gravity of what is about to happen in Santuz.
Objective ID
40,608,496
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Toli
Dialogue
Aye, aye, Cap’n.
Objective ID
40,608,496
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Set a course for Santuz, Commander. We have an Ascension to stop.
Objective ID
740,072,426
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
This is the best of the best. Finely-tuned deep scanners, eyes on every frequency known to science… Whatever goes down, we will capture it.
Objective ID
740,072,426
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
My own design, you know.
Objective ID
740,072,426
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Dajash Tolra
Dialogue
Of course you would just have something like that lying around. And why, exactly, would you need eyes on every frequency known to science?
Objective ID
740,072,426
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
Well, my dear Dajash, you just never know, as our current situation will readily show you.
Objective ID
740,072,426
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Regardless, it’s a good thing you did have this lying around, Byr. Now, if we’re ready to begin?
Objective ID
740,072,426
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
We’re a-go.
Objective ID
740,072,426
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Lovely. Commander, would you do the honor of kicking us off?
Objective ID
793,739,110
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We have a history with Starfleet. Perhaps our voice could be of use there.
Objective ID
793,739,110
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Much appreciated, Commander. Well then. We all know what we need to do. Toli, join the Commander. Head to the nearest Starbase.
Objective ID
793,739,110
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Toli
Dialogue
Aye, aye, Cap’n.
Objective ID
793,739,110
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
And whatever you do, make sure Starfleet fully understands the gravity of what is about to happen in Santuz.
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Kithar
Dialogue
Once again, you stick your nose where it does not belong. I thought I told the security guards to keep an eye out for you troublemakers.
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
And once again, you have underestimated us.
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Chron Pha
Dialogue
You fool Independent! Do you really think you alone are enough to defeat us? I have waited too long to Ascend. I will not let something as small as you stop us!
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
And what about Starfleet? Are we too small to stop you?
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Kithar
Dialogue
Ah. How… Unfortunate.
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Chron Pha
Dialogue
Once we Ascend, none will be strong enough to stop us!
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Kithar
Dialogue
Give it up, Chron Pha. It’s over.
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Chron Pha
Dialogue
But we are so close! I am not going to give up as we are at the precipice of unlimited power. We must keep going! Argh!
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
That was a warning shot. The next one will knock you out. That’s a promise.
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Elder Chron Pha
Dialogue
Starfleet scum. We are the Elders of the Path of Coalescence! We are one with the cosmic consciousness! We–
Objective ID
844,105,447
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
Enough! You can keep monologuing from the Brig. Transporter at the ready. Beam these maniacs over.
Objective ID
889,137,293
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
You made it! The Ascension event has already begun.
Objective ID
889,137,293
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
Look at that! It’s like a miniature lightning storm.
Objective ID
889,137,293
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Brendan
Dialogue
Believe us now?
Objective ID
889,137,293
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Starfleet Captain
Dialogue
…I do. Let’s end this before it gets out of hand.
Objective ID
973,078,492
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Look at that! It’s like a miniature lightning storm. Are you getting this, Byr?
Objective ID
973,078,492
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
Loud and clear. I’m getting intense readings across the electromagnetic spectrum. It’s spiking now!
Objective ID
973,078,492
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Dajash Tolra
Dialogue
Look, you can see the energy being pulled from the followers. Some are stumbling, collapsing. Are we just going to stand by and watch?
Objective ID
973,078,492
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Do we have enough data, Byr?
Objective ID
973,078,492
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
I have never seen energy readings like this. Whatever cosmic power the Elders are tapping into, it’s–
Objective ID
973,078,492
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Byr! Do we have enough data?
Objective ID
973,078,492
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Byr
Dialogue
Er… Yes. Most convincing data.
Objective ID
973,078,492
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Masriad Vael
Dialogue
Good. Then let’s take the Elders down before they get more powerful than we can handle!