The Cerulean Conclave
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Mission Briefing
Standard Mission Length: 3 days
A group of Aerlen separatists, calling themselves the Cerulean Conclave, recently took control of Roathir, a system used for defense research. Many innocent Aerlen leaders and citizens that chose not to defect are trapped in the system and cannot leave.
Rewards (If Sucessful): 4 Relic Badges (awarded to all ships with completed, non-failed tasks) Phase 2 (via the chosen path) of this mission will automatically begin.
These are Awarded when the mission time expires, as long as at least 15 legion members complete One task of the mission.
Comm Log
Greetings. I am Quilu, former systems commander of Roathir. Welcome to Outpost Niula.
We came as soon as we heard.
I'll brief you on the current situation.
What is this... Cerulean Conclave? Who are they?
Rebels. Well organized Rebels.
What do they want?
They believe that Aerlen are too passive, slow, and our policies and bureaucracy impede our growth. Of course, we disagree. We've remained strong while embracing peace with other races.
But why would they sieze Roathir?
It is primarily populated by skilled Aerlen people. They are likely trying to get as many to defect as possible.
Then, we should probably move in soon.
We need to protect the lives of the innocents. Diplomacy may be our best option.
There are many options to consider, Quilu. What would you like us to do?
The Conclave cut off all communications we had with Roathir, and we're going to need live intel from the system.
We can establish some listening posts along the system border.
Good.
Any recommendations on securing the area?
We have no choice but to setup a full blockade around the system.
Cerulean ships are likely to be in our way during that process...
Our hands are tied. There are millions of Aerlen in Roathir. We have to establish a perimeter first... without escalating the situation.
So how should we engage?
Carefully. Issue their ships a warning, insist that they retreat into Roathir, and wait for them to leave. Do not disable them.
These are rebel ships! You are asking us to completely stand down?
Even if we eventually decide that diplomacy is not an option, we are not yet in a strategic position to attack. We may decide to engage them at a later point, but now is not the time.
End Transmission
Tasks
(At least 15 members must complete one of these tasks)
(FAILURE THREAT): This Mission has one or more tasks that may automatically fail, check notes.
Task 1: Roathir Blockade (FAILURE THREAT)
Establish a perimeter around Roathir, and push any Cerulean ships back into the system.
Requires: Use a Cerulean Warning on a Cerulean Rebel.
Rewards: Cerulean Displacement Drive (Stats Unknown)
Task 2: Setup Listening Posts
Roathir communications have been cut off. Setup listening posts at eligible locations to re-establish a limited connection to some of the leaders still inside.
Requires: Use a Listening Post Marker on an icy planet scanned in the last 5 minutes. 500 Energy per Listening Post Marker, 20 rounds per completion.
Rewards: Roathir Listening Post (1 on completion) Size: 1, Artifact: 1, Research: 4, Cloak +5%, Activated ability (2 charges): Listening Ping. +2% Scan for 8 hours. 1 per planet.
Task 3 (Optional): Aerlen Rescue
While the perimeter is being established, covertly enter Roathir, pose as an Aerlen bystander, and help some of the hostages escape.
Requires: 500 Energy, 5 Calming Amplifiers, 5000 Exotic Matter per round, 20 rounds per completion.
Rewards: Aerlen Patronage