Missions
Effigy
Help organize an art festival.
Overview
Warp required2,100
Operations level73
Warp for completion2,100
Warp via superhighway2,100
Completion via superhighway3,000
Costs & rewards
Mission rewards
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Objective ID323,263,371
Amount1,066,000
Objective ID323,263,371
Amount217,000
Objective ID323,263,371
Amount4
Objective ID323,263,371
Amount1
Locations
Objectives
Objective 1
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ObjectiveMeet with the arts council.
DestinationAlriahin
Objective 2
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ObjectiveDonate 30K Σ-Dilithium.
Resource
Σ-Dilithium
Amount30,000
Objective 3
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ObjectiveGet the refugees involved.
DestinationAlriahin
Objective 4
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ObjectiveProceed to Ohz'Ahtis.
DestinationOhz'Ahtis
Objective 5
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ObjectiveGet rid of the convention goers.
EncounterKoman's Ship
Opponent strength11,426,936,123,691
DestinationOhz'Ahtis
Objective 6
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ObjectivePrepare for the festival.
DestinationOhz'Ahtis
Objective 7
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ObjectiveInvestigate the ruckus.
DestinationOhz'Ahtis
Objective 8
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ObjectiveKick off the festival.
DestinationOhz'Ahtis
Objective 9
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ObjectiveProceed to the cultural centre.
DestinationAlriahin
Dialogue
Mission dialogue
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- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Shani
- Dialogue
- So for this Fire Festival, you create art only to burn it? What a waste.
- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Only if you want to. It’s as much about creation as destruction. If you want to make art as a celebration, then–
- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Shani
- Dialogue
- What if I wish to make art that is a lament? I won’t set fire to my pieces. Pain is a part of us. We should not wish to sever it from us, rather allow it to simply be.
- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Sefu
- Dialogue
- I dunno, I feel like there’s some stuff I’d like to burn away.
- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- You can do whatever you want. I just want you to participate.
- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Shani
- Dialogue
- Why?
- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Because you deserve to be a part of the things that happen in the Margins.
- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Shani
- Dialogue
- Oh… Well, I guess we will try to drop by.
- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Sefu
- Dialogue
- We’ll be there. Thanks for thinking of us.
- Objective ID
- 1,552,137,644
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Wonderful! Then I should probably get back to the task at hand. Why don’t you help me with set-up, Commander?
- Objective ID
- 1,571,833,161
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- What the hell is this?
- Objective ID
- 1,571,833,161
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Shani
- Dialogue
- You tell me.
- Objective ID
- 1,571,833,161
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Asan? What’s going on?
- Objective ID
- 1,571,833,161
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Asan
- Dialogue
- It’s just a joke. Lighten up.
- Objective ID
- 1,571,833,161
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- You made a Thalloran effigy as a joke? Did you plan to burn it too?
- Objective ID
- 1,571,833,161
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Asan
- Dialogue
- …No, of course not.
- Objective ID
- 1,571,833,161
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Good. Because it’s actually quite good. Don’t you think, Shani?
- Objective ID
- 1,571,833,161
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Shani
- Dialogue
- Erm… I guess?
- Objective ID
- 1,571,833,161
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Be a shame to see such a beautiful representation of the new members of our community go to waste. Now, if you’re done joking around, let’s get this show underway.
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_end
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- There! Larger than life. A reminder of the growing ties between us.
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_end
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- An effigy of a Thalloran in an Aeonian cultural center… Is this wise, Bowen?
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_end
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- You’re the one who said that art should push boundaries.
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_end
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- I did.
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_end
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Well then. Sometimes you just have to do a thing and see what happens. People can surprise you.
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_end
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- I am well aware. I am often surprised by people.
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_end
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Thanks for your help, Commander. We did a good thing. Now, let’s get back to the festival. It wouldn’t do to miss the party we worked so hard to organize.
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Look at that, Commander. All the lights, the fires, the food, the music. Pretty neat, huh?
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- Indeed. Including the refugees was a good idea. They seem to be enjoying themselves, despite Asan’s little joke.
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- I have an idea for that, actually. The arts council runs a cultural center that could do with some new art, and I’m sure Asan would love to see his work featured.
- Objective ID
- 323,263,371
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Let’s get back to your ship, Commander. And bring the effigy.
- Objective ID
- 544,809,088
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Azima
- Dialogue
- Haven’t we already been over this?
- Objective ID
- 544,809,088
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Yes, but–
- Objective ID
- 544,809,088
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Azima
- Dialogue
- This is a festival to celebrate our heritage. Why involve the Thallorans? If they want to hold their own festival, then by all means.
- Objective ID
- 544,809,088
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- Why silo yourself? As I understand it, art is about breaking norms and pushing boundaries. Diverse experiences should be welcomed.
- Objective ID
- 544,809,088
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Right! And the Fire Festival is about overcoming challenges. The refugees have faced nothing but challenges here – I think this could be really good for them. Make them feel like part of the community.
- Objective ID
- 544,809,088
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Azima
- Dialogue
- We, too, have faced challenges, not least funding this festival in a time where resources are short.
- Objective ID
- 544,809,088
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- What if we were to make a charitable donation? Would that change your mind?
- Objective ID
- 544,809,088
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Azima
- Dialogue
- …I’m listening.
- Objective ID
- 544,809,088
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- We could spare 30K Σ-Dilithium. Artists deserve to get paid, after all.
- Objective ID
- 550,777,506
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- No, no, no. This is all wrong. Who are these people? Open a line of communication.
- Objective ID
- 550,777,506
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- On-screen now.
- Objective ID
- 550,777,506
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- You can’t be here.
- Objective ID
- 550,777,506
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Koman
- Dialogue
- This is where the bureaucracy convention is taking place, right?
- Objective ID
- 550,777,506
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Bureaucracy convention? What are you talking about? You can’t just set up a convention without a permit. Which we have, by the way.
- Objective ID
- 550,777,506
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Koman
- Dialogue
- Oh, I get it. This is part of it! Clever. Very clever. So, where can I get a permit, then?
- Objective ID
- 550,777,506
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Nowhere. This system is already booked. Now get out of here!
- Objective ID
- 550,777,506
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Koman
- Dialogue
- You’re giving me the run-around. Whose pockets do I need to line to get the permit, huh? I’m not leaving until you tell me!
- Objective ID
- 550,777,506
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- I can’t with this guy. What the hell even is a bureaucracy convention? Let’s chase them off, Commander. We’ve got too much to do.
- Objective ID
- 681,302,738
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Koman
- Dialogue
- Hey I didn’t sign up for– What is it, Kruul?
- Objective ID
- 681,302,738
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Kruul
- Dialogue
- It’s, uh, it’s the next planet over, sir.
- Objective ID
- 681,302,738
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Koman
- Dialogue
- Oh. Well, this is embarrassing. Hey, my bad! It’s the next planet over.
- Objective ID
- 681,302,738
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Wow, really?
- Objective ID
- 681,302,738
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Koman
- Dialogue
- He didn’t have to be such an ass about it… Come on, Kruul.
- Objective ID
- 681,302,738
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Alright, they’re gone. Finally. We can get the preparations underway.
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Independent! I’ve heard about you. You’ve left your mark all over the Margins. How would you like another feather in your hat?
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- What might that be?
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Patron of the arts, of course! There’s a festival every year that celebrates folk art and keeps evil spirits at bay. Double whammy.
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- Excuse me?
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Just a bit of innocent superstition. We make effigies of our enemies or of malevolent influences in our life and burn them to free ourselves.
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- And, less dramatically, we make joyful art to celebrate the loved ones we have lost. It’s always a good time, but I wanted to do something different this year.
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- I think this could be a great opportunity to build a bridge between communities. I want to see if any refugees want to participate in the festival. The thing is, the arts council isn’t convinced.
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- But if it came from someone who is so respected throughout the Margins…
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- I do not claim to understand art itself, but I do understand its significance. We will help you convince the council.
- Objective ID
- 798,604,619
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Let’s get going then!
- Objective ID
- 813,060,469
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- I don’t know how much of that is going to go to the artists…
- Objective ID
- 813,060,469
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Azima
- Dialogue
- Don’t be greedy, Bowen. You’re getting what you asked for. You may involve the refugee community in the festival.
- Objective ID
- 813,060,469
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- I’ll take it. Come on, Commander.
- Objective ID
- 916,977,394
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- The stalls are set up, the band is playing, the artists are ready and– What was that?
- Objective ID
- 916,977,394
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Maia
- Dialogue
- Some sort of a disturbance in the artists’ camp.
- Objective ID
- 916,977,394
- Phase
- dialogue_start
- Character
- Bowen
- Dialogue
- Let’s check it out.