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Cracks on the Surface

Help reinforce faction blockades and push back advancing Borg forces.

Overview

Warp required1
Operations level1
Warp for completion20
Warp via superhighway1
Completion via superhighway20

Costs & rewards

Mission rewards

3★ Uncommon Refined Gas
Objective ID332,781,854
Amount7
3★ Uncommon Refined Ore
Objective ID332,781,854
Amount7
3★ Interceptor Parts
Objective ID332,781,854
Amount120
3★ Explorer Parts
Objective ID332,781,854
Amount120
3★ Battleship Parts
Objective ID332,781,854
Amount120

Locations

Objectives

Objective 1

ObjectiveRush to the Federation blockade in P’Jem.
DestinationP'Jem

Objective 2

ObjectiveDefeat the assimilated Federation ship.
EncounterAssimilated Kelvin
Opponent strength431,670
DestinationP'Jem

Objective 3

ObjectiveMeet Tuhellen at the Romulan blockade.
DestinationRator

Objective 4

ObjectiveDefeat the assimilated Romulan ship.
EncounterAssimilated Valdore
Opponent strength418,676
DestinationRator

Objective 5

ObjectiveGo to the Klingon blockade in Phelan.
DestinationPhelan

Objective 6

ObjectiveDefeat the assimilated Klingon ship.
EncounterAssimilated K't'inga
Opponent strength415,226
DestinationPhelan

Dialogue

Mission dialogue

Objective ID
1,595,887,673
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Tuhellen, the assailant has been destroyed. Our scans confirmed the presence of Borg crew and technology aboard the ship.
Objective ID
1,595,887,673
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tuhellen
Dialogue
I swear, these Borg will pay for their transgressions against the Empire. We will grind them to dust and send their remains to the scrap heap!
Objective ID
1,595,887,673
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Commander, it would be prudent to contact Chang and verify if the Borg are also increasing their presence in Klingon territory.
Objective ID
1,595,887,673
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
…
Objective ID
1,595,887,673
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
There is no response from Chang. This is unusual – we should head to Phelan and investigate.
Objective ID
1,595,887,673
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tuhellen
Dialogue
What strange times we live in. Normally, if you’d speak of helping the Klingons in my presence, I’d strike you down where you stand. Ceasefires always give rise to interesting times.
Objective ID
1,595,887,673
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tuhellen
Dialogue
Go then, check on your Klingon dog before he chokes on his own leash. Until we meet again, Independent.
Objective ID
1,941,142,935
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
I must admit, I’ve always admired your aim! Although it’s a damn shame to see one of our own ships go down like that.
Objective ID
1,941,142,935
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We are receiving a transmission from Sub-Commander Tuhellen of the Romulan Star Empire.
Objective ID
1,941,142,935
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tuhellen
Dialogue
Independent, the Empire requires your presence in Rator at once. The Borg are stepping up their efforts to breach our walls. We cannot allow this to happen.
Objective ID
1,941,142,935
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tuhellen
Dialogue
I told you once before to call on the might of the Empire should you ever need it. I told you that we would fight the Borg together. I trust that this was a gesture to be reciprocated?
Objective ID
1,941,142,935
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
Damn it… It sounds like they need you, Commander. As loathe as I am to willingly send help to the Romulans, you should go. We can hold the line here.
Objective ID
1,941,142,935
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Affirmative. Setting course for Rator at once.
Objective ID
332,781,854
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
Watching you destroy a vessel of the Klingon Empire is a bitter pill to swallow, Commander. I do not wish to make a habit of this.
Objective ID
332,781,854
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
However, your prowess in battle is a valuable aid in times like these. I commend you for your efforts.
Objective ID
332,781,854
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
I return now to Kronos. The heads of the Great Houses must convene and strategize our retaliation. Until next time.
Objective ID
332,781,854
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Commander, my scans are detecting increasing numbers of Borg and assimilated vessels within the system. It would appear I have also picked up Chang’s ship within the system.
Objective ID
332,781,854
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
I will attempt to contact his bridge. Standby.
Objective ID
332,781,854
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
Independent! How interesting to find you here. Surely, the sweet music of the drums of war found its way to your ears. How honorable of you to answer the call of battle!
Objective ID
332,781,854
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
How may we be of assistance, Chang?
Objective ID
332,781,854
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
Do you even need to ask? Look around you, Independent. The Borg increase their numbers by reducing our own. This is not something I’m going to sit back and tolerate.
Objective ID
332,781,854
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
Even now, they send waves of our own ships against us. Help us push them back.
Objective ID
500,191,847
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tuhellen
Dialogue
There you are! What is happening, Independent? Has something angered the Borg? They seem more desperate than ever to enter our territories.
Objective ID
500,191,847
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We are still uncertain at this time. Whatever the cause, the Borg seem to deem it necessary to step up their assimilation efforts.
Objective ID
500,191,847
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tuhellen
Dialogue
Wait… A nearby vessel has just locked targets on my ship. But I’m not picking up a visual on anything. That means…
Objective ID
500,191,847
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
It means that an assimilated Romulan ship is cloaked and lurking nearby. Scanning the immediate vicinity.
Objective ID
500,191,847
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Target acquired. Our suspicions have been confirmed, Tuhellen – an assimilated Romulan ship is emerging from cloak.
Objective ID
500,191,847
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Tuhellen
Dialogue
Dammit, we can’t let them have this kind of cloaking technology. Destroy that vessel, Commander. It is of no further use to the Empire.
Objective ID
521,466,571
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
There you are! No time for beating around the bush, Commander. There’s an assimilated ship attempting to intercept you as we speak.
Objective ID
521,466,571
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Admiral Grant’s observations are correct. There is an assimilated Federation vessel locking targets on us. Preparing to engage.
Objective ID
941,230,986
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Commander, we are receiving a transmission from Starfleet.
Objective ID
941,230,986
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
Independent, this is Admiral Grant! The Borg have increased their incursions into our territories, our blockades are beginning to falter. They’re using our own damn ships against us!
Objective ID
941,230,986
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
We need all the help we can get out here. Please, come to P’Jem when you can. Help us reinforce these blockades!