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A Test of Intellect

Help the Progenitors in their tests.

Overview

Warp required1
Operations level1
Warp for completion120
Warp via superhighway1
Completion via superhighway120

Costs & rewards

Mission rewards

4★ Common Interceptor Parts
Objective ID171,752,440
Amount500
Tritanium
Objective ID171,752,440
Amount8,250,000
1 Day Speed Up
Objective ID171,752,440
Amount3

Locations

Objectives

Objective 1

ObjectiveFind the signal.
DestinationGlacii

Objective 2

ObjectiveConvince the Nausicaans to participate.
DestinationGlacii

Objective 3

ObjectiveDefeat the Nausicaan Pirate.
EncounterNausicaan Marauder
Opponent strength2,726,322
DestinationGlacii

Objective 4

ObjectiveDefeat the Nausicaan Leader.
EncounterNausicaan Warlord
Opponent strength2,726,322
DestinationGlacii

Objective 5

ObjectiveReturn to your Station.

Dialogue

Mission dialogue

Objective ID
1,163,354,358
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
It appears that the signal is originating from a Nausicaan colony, Commander.
Objective ID
1,163,354,358
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Progenitor Scientist
Dialogue
Fascinating. The samples in this galaxy seem to be advancing at a wildly varying rate. These specimens seem to be several hundred cycles behind the construct and its keeper.
Objective ID
1,163,354,358
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Progenitor Scientist
Dialogue
However, they have managed to reach space-faring capability despite their lesser cognitive ability.
Objective ID
1,163,354,358
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Progenitor Scientist
Dialogue
Construct, I would like you and your keeper to enlist these specimens into our tests.
Objective ID
1,163,354,358
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
What are we? Their errand boys? I have half a mind to tell them to go right to-
Objective ID
1,163,354,358
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Montgomery, for now, we must feign ignorance and go along with their requests. These Progenitors seem quite powerful. We would be wise not to anger them.
Objective ID
1,553,764,958
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Progenitor Scientist
Dialogue
We have picked up a rather fascinating transmission somewhere nearby. The speaker’s language is very interesting to us. We would like you to investigate.
Objective ID
1,553,764,958
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Progenitor Scientist
Dialogue
Yes, this will be a good test of your cognition and spatial awareness, I think.
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
I don’t know what you’re so worried about, Maia. Those bubble-domed tossers didn’t seem all that powerful.
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Maia
Dialogue
I analyzed their vessel during our meeting, Montgomery. Their weapons and shield recyclers are far more advanced than anything we have ever encountered.
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Judging from the content of their conversations so far, it is likely that they are not the only members of their race. They seem to be a part of some larger organization.
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Maia
Dialogue
It is also likely, therefore, that their fellows are equally as advanced. Were they ever to become our enemies, I estimate our odds of survival to be roughly 7%.
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
Our odds? As in the three of us?
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Maia
Dialogue
I mean all of us, Montgomery. The galaxy as a whole.
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Nausicaan Warlord
Dialogue
Okay, okay! We’ll do stupid tests…
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Progenitor Scientist
Dialogue
Marvelous! It seems that these ‘Nausicaans,' as they are referred to by the native population, have agreed to take part in studies.
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Progenitor Scientist
Dialogue
Preliminary results are not promising, but their considerable physical mass may be useful in combating the corruption…
Objective ID
171,752,440
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Mission Computer
Dialogue
Looks like they’ve lost interest in us, Commander. Let’s get the hell out of here while we’ve got the chance!
Objective ID
2,028,937,120
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Nausicaan Warlord
Dialogue
You blew up my friend! I’ll tear you to pieces!
Objective ID
2,028,937,120
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We do not want to fight you. Simply submit to some tests and-
Objective ID
2,028,937,120
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Nausicaan Warlord
Dialogue
No tests! No scientists! You die now!
Objective ID
659,659,527
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Nausicaan Marauder
Dialogue
What you want, Independent? We not selling anything. Go away before you get hurt.
Objective ID
659,659,527
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We are here on behalf of a group of scientists who wish to study you. You will assist them in their experiments.
Objective ID
659,659,527
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Nausicaan Marauder
Dialogue
You trying to tell us what to do? How about we kill you instead?