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Proving Grounds

Respond to a distress call from a Federation starbase and test the proficiency of the task force.

Overview

Warp required1
Operations level1
Warp for completion23
Warp via superhighway1
Completion via superhighway23

Costs & rewards

Mission rewards

3★ Uncommon Refined Crystal
Objective ID855,328,143
Amount16
Ultra Recruit Token
Objective ID855,328,143
Amount800
3★ Battleship Parts
Objective ID855,328,143
Amount280
3★ Interceptor Parts
Objective ID855,328,143
Amount280

Locations

Objectives

Objective 1

ObjectiveRespond to the distress call on Starbase 80.
DestinationXerxes

Objective 2

ObjectiveDefeat the Assimilated K't'inga.
EncounterAssimilated K't'inga
Opponent strength293,839
DestinationXerxes

Objective 3

ObjectiveDefeat the Assimilated Valdore.
EncounterAssimilated Valdore
Opponent strength296,419
DestinationXerxes

Objective 4

ObjectiveDefeat the Assimilated Kelvin.
EncounterAssimilated Starfleet Ship
Opponent strength305,058
DestinationXerxes

Objective 5

ObjectiveDonate 800,000 Tritanium to repair the Starbase’s defenses.
ResourceTritanium
Amount800,000

Objective 6

ObjectiveReturn to your Station.

Dialogue

Mission dialogue

Objective ID
144,425,555
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Target eliminated. The Borg seem to be retreating from this system. It would appear they have underestimated our defensive capabilities.
Objective ID
144,425,555
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
Commander, I don’t know what we would have done without your aid. How were you able to dispatch our assailant so quickly?! I’ve never seen such efficiency.
Objective ID
144,425,555
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Our task force of liberated officers has proven their proficiency in combat. Each member retained their intimate knowledge of their faction’s ships, as well as Borg hardware.
Objective ID
144,425,555
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Combined with our associate’s knowledge of the assimilation process, they may be the best chance we have at fighting back against the Borg and eliminating their threat from the galaxy.
Objective ID
144,425,555
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
Extraordinary. You should be commended for your efforts when the dust settles. But I’m afraid I have one more favor to ask of you.
Objective ID
144,425,555
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
Our starbase’s defenses have taken critical damage during the assault, and our Tritanium reserves are dwindling.
Objective ID
144,425,555
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
We’ll need no less than 800,000 Tritanium to repair our defense platforms and bring them back online.
Objective ID
1,649,294,317
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
I have intercepted a distress call from Starbase 80. It appears to be a communication from Admiral Grant. Patching through now.
Objective ID
1,649,294,317
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
Commander, come in! We’ve come under assault from Borg forces. They’re… different this time. They look like our own damn ships! Starbase 80 is taking heavy fire, you need to hurry!
Objective ID
1,649,294,317
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Serinn
Dialogue
Well now, it looks like this may be the opportunity we’ve been waiting for. However, Yara is there! Not only will we test the capabilities of our task force, but we must ensure her safety!
Objective ID
2,074,136,968
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Kotahl
Dialogue
Ha! Let this be a lesson to you, my Independent friend. Never attempt to turn a Klingon’s own ship against them! I know this particular vessel better than the back of my own hand.
Objective ID
2,074,136,968
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
An impressive display, Kotahl. But we are not in the clear just yet. My scans are detecting a corrupted Romulan signature emerging from cloak nearby.
Objective ID
2,074,136,968
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Meruth
Dialogue
It’s my Valdore again, it has to be. I should have finished it off last time, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. I won’t make the same mistake again.
Objective ID
2,074,136,968
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Meruth
Dialogue
Follow my lead, Commander. It’s about time we put this old girl out of her misery.
Objective ID
2,119,824,263
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
It appears that the starbase is being overrun by Borg forces. They are faction-marked ships, but not as we know them.
Objective ID
2,119,824,263
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
We are being targeted! Readings appear corrupted but appear to be Klingon in origin.
Objective ID
2,119,824,263
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Kotahl
Dialogue
That is a K’t’inga-class battle cruiser. One of the finest Klingon vessels, reduced to the servitude of these vermin!
Objective ID
2,119,824,263
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Kotahl
Dialogue
I won’t stand for this. I would rather see her reduced to ashes than dishonor the glory of Kahless in this way. Allow me to guide you, Commander. Strike where and when I tell you to.
Objective ID
839,870,772
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Meruth
Dialogue
Rest easy, old friend. Thank you for your years of service.
Objective ID
839,870,772
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Meruth, I understand that must have been difficult for you. Officers grow attachments and abstract relationships with our vessels over time. It will naturally be difficult to sever these ties.
Objective ID
839,870,772
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
However, we must compose ourselves. This battle is not over yet.
Objective ID
839,870,772
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Yara Lawson
Dialogue
Commander, do you read me? This is Yara Lawson aboard Starbase 80.
Objective ID
839,870,772
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Yara Lawson
Dialogue
My scans are detecting a Federation vessel heading to intercept your position. It must be another assimilated ship, like the Sterling we encountered before.
Objective ID
839,870,772
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Yara Lawson
Dialogue
These ships can be formidable foes. If you would, follow my lead to the letter – do exactly as I tell you. I’ll see you out of this alive.
Objective ID
855,328,143
Phase
dialogue_end
Character
Maia
Dialogue
Our fleet sustained significant damage through the course of this campaign. I would advise immediate repairs.
Objective ID
855,328,143
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
Thank you again, friend. I honestly don’t know what we would have done without your intervention here today.
Objective ID
855,328,143
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
If your task force can retain this degree of efficiency in combat against the Borg, the galaxy may actually stand a chance.
Objective ID
855,328,143
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Maia
Dialogue
On a related note, we will need to take Yara with us, Admiral. She is a vital component of the task force against the Borg.
Objective ID
855,328,143
Phase
dialogue_start
Character
Admiral Grant
Dialogue
Of course, by all means. You should return to your Station for repairs, Commander. Until we meet again.