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Balance of Terror

Launch a stealth attack on Federation colonies on the border of the Neutral Zone.

Overview

Warp required13
Operations level1
Warp for completion13
Warp via superhighway13
Completion via superhighway13

Costs & rewards

Mission rewards

3★ Survey Parts
Objective ID2,140,688,576
Amount40
Tritanium
Objective ID2,140,688,576
Amount20,000
Romulan Points
Objective ID2,140,688,576
Amount60
Federation Points
Objective ID2,140,688,576
Amount-26
Klingon Points
Objective ID2,140,688,576
Amount-17

Locations

Objectives

Objective 1

ObjectiveEscort the fleet to Outpost 1.
DestinationMedua

Objective 2

ObjectiveDestroy the Federation Defender.
EncounterFederation Defender
Opponent strength12,765
DestinationMedua

Objective 3

ObjectiveJoin the Centurion on an attack run on Outpost 2.
DestinationMadra

Objective 4

ObjectiveDefend the Centurion while it bombs Outpost 2.
EncounterUSS Yenisei
Opponent strength17,996
DestinationMadra

Objective 5

ObjectiveLead the attack on Outpost 3.
DestinationAtreig

Objective 6

ObjectiveDestroy the USS Lhotse.
EncounterUSS Lhotse
Opponent strength17,801
DestinationAtreig

Objective 7

ObjectiveRendezvous with the Centurion at Outpost 4.
DestinationRagnarr

Dialogue

Mission dialogue

Objective ID
1,038,068,944
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Centurion Peram
Dialogue
There's a Federation ship ahead that could prove problematic for the attack. Defend us while we make a bombing run. Target that vessel.
Objective ID
1,353,847,974
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
Commander… you're just the type of mercenary we need for our latest plan. I'm not big on formality, so let's just get straight to the work involved, shall we?
Objective ID
1,353,847,974
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
There's a chance that the Federation will broker a ceasefire with the Klingons. We cannot afford that to happen. Our simulations on that outcome are not favorable.
Objective ID
1,353,847,974
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
We've devised a series of operations to prevent their unlikely alliance. One of them involves coordinated attacks against Starfleet outposts along the Neutral Zone.
Objective ID
1,353,847,974
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
The objective is not simply to destroy these outposts, but rather to lure Federation forces over the border, to make them appear as the aggressor. The Klingons will not like that.
Objective ID
1,353,847,974
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
If we paint Starfleet in dishonorable colors for the Klingons to see, it will destroy any chance of them working together in the near future. Assist the bombardment.
Objective ID
1,535,262,836
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
Commander, the USS Lhotse is in position near Outpost 3. The Centurion has previous experience with this particular ship and has asked that we deal with it before his approach.
Objective ID
1,535,262,836
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
I have lined it up on our targeting system, Commander.
Objective ID
1,810,557,802
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Centurion Peram
Dialogue
Well, it seems you are reliable, Commander. Perhaps we should invest more time in seeking out Independent troops. Something tells me that you're something special, however.
Objective ID
1,810,557,802
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Centurion Peram
Dialogue
We're half way through our bombardment sequence. Outpost 3 is in the Atreig system. Join us as we continue the assault.
Objective ID
2,108,830,785
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
Commander, we need your ship to distract the Federation defense forces while the outpost attack is underway. There's one ship in particular that we want taken out.
Objective ID
2,140,688,576
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
Commander, I am not detecting any sign of the Centurion's fleet.
Objective ID
2,140,688,576
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Maia
Dialogue
There are no Romulan ships in the system. Something has gone wrong. The Centurion never made it to Ragnarr.
Objective ID
2,140,688,576
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
I'm not detecting them anywhere on long-range sensors. We should investigate, Commander.
Objective ID
2,140,688,576
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Centurion Peram
Dialogue
Excellent work, Commander. One final stop, Outpost 4. We will see you in the Ragnarr system.
Objective ID
2,140,688,576
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
This is the final target. It already appears that we have gotten Starfleet's attention. I'm getting reports of an armada of Starfleet vessels amassing on the borders of the Neutral Zone.
Objective ID
2,140,688,576
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
Let's join the Centurion on his final attack run.
Objective ID
829,537,420
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Centurion Peram
Dialogue
Great work out there, fleet. Operative Lihran, it seems that your Independent hired gun knows how to coordinate an attack.
Objective ID
829,537,420
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Operative Lihran
Dialogue
Yes, Centurion. We are fortunate to have the Commander's help on this mission.
Objective ID
829,537,420
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Centurion Peram
Dialogue
Indeed. Commander, I want you to accompany us on our attack on Outpost 2. Rendezvous with us at the following coordinates…