| United Shipping | Main Missions | Repeatables |
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The main missions of the United Shipping side story focus on their desire to expand into other nations.
Side Missions[]
EV Nova: United Shipping side story
United Shipping Intro (UNS 1)[]
mission #504
Offer[]
| Random system |
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| Bar: 30% |
AvailBits: !(b9 | b8444) & !((b8338 | b8339) | b424)
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"As you step out of your hatch you are approached by a woman wearing a blue-black uniform."
| Offer |
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| "You are <PN>, Captain of the <PSN>?" she asks quietly and you nod, curious. "I am Samantha Virana and I'm a representative for the courier company United Shipping. We specialize in moving around small valuable cargoes like jewelry, business papers and contracts, etc. We have recently been on the look out for new pilots who would be willing to work for us. Are you interested?" |
Refusal[]
b8444 b6666
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Briefing[]
"Excellent!" she exclaims, smiling widely. "Well, as it happens we need someone to head over to <DST> in the <DSY> system to pick up 2 tons of Personal Effects for a client on <RST> in the <RSY> system."
| Briefing |
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| This particular mission has no real deadline, which is slightly unusual, as most of our clients want their merchandise delivered by a set time.
With that she gets up, shakes your hand and leaves. |
While active[]
| Mission Log Entry |
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| Pick up 2 tons of Personal Effects from <DST> in the <DSY> system and take it to <RST> in the <RSY> system. |
There is no time limit.
Loading Cargo[]
| Random system |
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| 2 tons of Personal Effects |
| Loading Cargo |
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| Upon landing you head over to the dockmaster's office to inquire if the package you are supposed to be picking up is available. He directs you to the Deliveries Office and they quickly find your package and hand it over. |
Completion[]
| Random system |
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"You are met by a man wearing the same blue-black uniform that Samantha had been wearing."
| Completion |
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| "My name is Sean Clarke," he introduces himself as he shakes your hand. "Welcome to United Shipping. I take it you have the package?"
"Well done," he compliments you when you are finished. "I'll take care of this one for you, but in future all deliveries are to be taken to the Deliveries Office and the staff there will notify the intended recipient of the arrival of their package. "We have given you access to accept United Shipping missions through the Mission BBS," he informs you seriously. "Obviously some missions will be more valuable than others, but I'm sure you'll notice that as time goes on. We have now logged you in as an official UN Shipping Courier, and so if you are ever in need of assistance, you can call on the aid of any nearby UN Shipping ships, and they will offer their aid. We make sure we look after our own, because precious few others are prepared to look after us. Speaking of looking after our own, I have authorized a transfer of 10000 credits into your account. In the future this will automatically be forwarded to you upon completion of a delivery. "I wish you luck, Captain <PN>," he finishes, shaking your hand again. "I'm sure we will see each other again in the future." |
b9 K145
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| 10,000 credits | |
| +2 with United Shipping | |
| United Shipping Courier |
United Shipping will not attack, will assist in battle and will repair or refuel for free.
Fed Shipping Delivery[]
Repeatable UNS deliveries in the Federation are now available.
Ferry United Shipping Negotiator (UNS 2)[]
mission #517
Offer[]
| Random system |
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| Bar: 50% Combat rating: 350 (Average Ability+75%) Legal status: 4 |
AvailBits: (b9 & !b424) & !(b10 | b9501)
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| 1 tons of Passenger, illegal to Pirate |
"As you sit, sipping your drink you notice out of the corner of your eye a familiar blue-black flash. You turn to see Samantha Virana making her way over to you."
| Offer |
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| "Hello again, Captain <PN>," she greets you with a smile and a handshake. "It seems that you have done fairly well for yourself since we last met."
"Anyway," she continues after sitting down, "the head office is looking to expand into the Auroran Empire which would be an enormous business coup if they could. They need someone competent and trustworthy to help them out. That's where you come in. Interested?" |
Refusal[]
b9501
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Briefing[]
""Excellent!" she exclaims happily. "It's good to see that we can rely on you."
| Briefing |
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| "Anyway," she continues in a more moderate tone but still smiling, "it's going to be my job to act as a negotiator, but I need to get to Aurora in the Aurora system. The pay is 50000 credits.
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While active[]
| Mission Log Entry |
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| Take United Shipping Negotiator Samantha Virana to Aurora in the Aurora system so that she can begin holding negotiations with the Aurorans regarding expanding into the Auroran Empire. |
1 ship of type Auroran that follows the player
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Completion[]
| Aurora |
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 Aurora |
"Upon arrival you are met by a group of Aurorans, a couple of whom are covered with {b206 "many battle tattoos" "savage tattoos"} and who eye everybody {b206 "but their fellow warriors" "around them"} with disdain."
| Completion |
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| "I've already transferred the money into your account," Samantha tells you as she leaves your ship, "but don't go too far away. If I need your services again in the near future, and I may well need to, I'll look for you in the bar, but I'm not sure how long I'll be." |
b10
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| 50,000 credits | |
| +6 with United Shipping |
United Shipping path split[]
Offer[]
| Aurora |
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Aurora |
| Bar: 100% Combat rating: 350 (Average Ability+75%) |
AvailBits: b10 & !(b12 | b424)
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"You see a slightly apprehensive-looking Samantha when you step into the bar. She looks slightly relieved to see you and waves you over to where she is sitting."
| Offer |
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| "I'm glad you dropped by when you did," she tells you with a slightly nervous smile. "The Aurorans have agreed to let us conduct a trial run. If we succeed in making it, we can start operations here. If we don't, then we will be expelled from the Empire.
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| Return With Samantha | First Auroran Delivery |
Refusal[]
"As soon as you say no you watch Samantha's face drop."
| Refusal |
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| "It's not your fault," she explains after a moment, "you had no way of knowing, but the first part of the trial was a test of your willingness. Now that you have said no, we are to leave the Empire.
As you watch her walk out of the bar you don't think you have ever seen someone look so despondent before. |
b12
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Return With Samantha (UNS 3a)[]
mission #520
Offer[]
Available only if you refused the prior mission.
| Aurora |
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Aurora |
| Bar: 100% Combat rating: 350 (Average Ability+75%) |
AvailBits: b12 & !(b14 | b424)
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| 1 ton of Passenger, illegal to Pirate |
"After a few hours of waiting you finally see a forlorn-looking Samantha walk into the bar."
| Offer |
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| "I need to get back to Earth in the Sol system to make my report to the head office," she tells you simply. "The pay will be 20000 credits, interested?" |
While active[]
| Mission Log Entry |
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| Take Samantha Virana back to Earth in the Sol system to make her report to the United Shipping head office. |
Completion[]
| Sol |
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 Earth |
"Am I glad to be back in the Federation," she tells you, smiling sadly. "No more hulking warriors treating me like a second citizen, and no more negotiations with people who really don't give a damn whether I actually exist or not."
| Completion |
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| {b206 "You politely ignore her somewhat ignorant view of the universe, telling yourself that she knows no better having been brought up in the Federation." "."}
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b14
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20,000 credits
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Dead end United Shipping mission.
First Auroran Delivery (UNS 3)[]
mission #518
Briefing[]
"Oh, thank you!" she exclaims with relief. "The first part of the trial was simply accepting. If you had've refused, then that would have been it."
| Briefing |
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| "Anyway," she tells you quietly, "they want you to head over to <DST> in the <DSY> system to pick up 1 ton of Sealed Packages and deliver it to <RST> in the <RSY> system by 70 days.
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While active[]
| Mission Log Entry |
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| Pick up 1 ton of Sealed Packages from <DST> in the <DSY> system and deliver it to <RST> in the <RSY> system by 70 days |
Time limit is 70 days.
3 ships of type Small Auroran Interceptor that follow and attack the player
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Loading Cargo[]
| Random system |
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| 1 ton of Sealed Packages, illegal to Pirate |
"As soon as you land you head over to the offices of the dockmaster and when you eventually locate her she turns out to be {b206 "a fellow warrior" "another of these savagely tattooed Aurorans"}."
| Loading Cargo |
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| She hands over the package to be delivered {b206 "with a respectful nod" "without comment or question"}. You get the feeling that she {b206 "has not seen too many warriors during her current posting" "does not like you very much for some reason"}. |
Completion[]
| Random system |
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"As soon as you land you jump out and take your package to the office of the dockmaster."
| Completion |
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| Without a word the huge {b206 "warrior with many battle tattoos" "man with a myriad of small colorful tattoos"} all over his exposed flesh takes the package off your hands. He nods and turns away to get back to his work. You recognize a dismissal when you see one and head back to your ship to go and meet Samantha on Aurora. |
b11 b12
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| Clean status with Aurora Empire +5 with United Shipping |
Return With Samantha (UNS 4)[]
mission #519
Offer[]
| Aurora |
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Aurora |
| Bar: 100% Combat rating: 350 (Average Ability+75%) |
AvailBits: b11 & !(b13 | b424)
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| 1 ton of Passenger, illegal to Pirate |
"As soon as you enter this establishment you see the blue-black uniform of Samantha sitting not far from the door and you make your way over."
| Offer |
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| "You did it!" she exclaims when she sees you. "Oh, I'm so glad!"
"It was not!" she waggles her finger at you. "And you know it. "Anyway," she continues in a slightly calmer tone, "now that we have gotten the go ahead to start working in the Auroran Empire, my work here is done and I need a lift home. Any chance I could get a lift?" |
Briefing[]
"This should be relatively easy," Samantha tells you, "especially compared to your last mission."
| Briefing |
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| I just need to get back to Earth in the Sol system to make my final report to the head office. Payment will be another 50000 credits.
You smile and tell her to come with you and together you head back to your ship. |
While active[]
| Mission Log Entry |
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| Take Samantha Virana back to Earth in the Sol system to make her report to the United Shipping head office. |
Completion[]
| Sol |
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Earth |
""Am I glad to be back in the Federation," she tells you, quietly happy. "No more hulking warriors treating me like a second class citizen, and no more negotiations with people who really don't give a damn whether I actually exist or not."
| Completion |
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| {b206 "You politely ignore her somewhat ignorant view of the universe, telling yourself that she knows no better having been brought up in the Federation." "."}
"Also," she tells you finally, "if you happen to end up down in the Auroran Empire again and need some cash, there will be United Shipping deliveries offered in their Mission BBS'." |
b15 b13
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| 50,000 credits | |
| +10 with United Shipping |
Auroran Shipping Delivery[]
Repeatable UNS deliveries in the Empire are now available.
Un. Shipping Long Delivery (UNS 4b)[]
mission #533
Offer[]
| Random system |
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 Viking |
| Bar: 50% Combat rating: 200 (Average Ability) |
AvailBits: b15 & !(b16 | b424)
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"As you quietly sip your drink you recognize the blue-black uniform of Sean Clarke as he walks into the bar and makes his way over."
| Offer |
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| "I have a business proposition for you," he begins without preamble. "United Shipping is going to be test-running a new type of delivery and we want you to be one of the first to try it out.
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Briefing[]
""I knew we could count on you," he smiles warmly before getting down to business."
| Briefing |
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| "Now, here's the situation; with our recent expansion into the Auroran Empire we have begun to realize that there is a lucrative and virtually untapped market in trading certain small 'valuable' goods between discerning members of the Federation and the Empire.
"The pay will be 100000 credits upon completion," Sean informs you with a smile. You have to go to <DST> in the <DSY> system to pick up the merchandise before heading down to the Empire. You will be met upon arrival by a United Shipping official. "Good luck." |
While active[]
| Mission Log Entry |
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| Go to Eeniar in the Helen system to pick up 2 tons of 'Made by Helen'™ Clothing and deliver it to <RST> in the <RSY> system by 50 days. |
Time limit is 50 days.
Loading Cargo[]
| Eeniar |
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 Helen |
| 2 tons of 'Made by Helen'™ Clothing, illegal to Pirate |
| Loading Cargo |
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| You head over to the Deliveries Office to pick up your cargo of 2 tons of 'Made by Helen'™ Clothing. The staff give you a hand to load it on your vessel. |
Completion[]
| Random system |
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"Upon arrival you are greeted by an {G"attractive" "slim young"} woman with {G"lustrous" "long"} red hair wearing the blue-black uniform of a United Shipping official."
| Dropping Cargo |
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| "Hi, I'm Jennifer Deally," she shakes your hand with a smile. "I can't tell you how good it is to see someone from outside this blasted warrior culture.
You nod in complete agreement and follow her as she continues her charming banter. Before long you enter a long low warehouse stacked with wall to wall crates. |
""This is it," Jennifer tells you. "Every Auroran port has one of these rather disorganized warehouses, and here is where you make your deliveries."
| Completion |
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| "Don't talk to anyone between leaving your ship and here," she warns seriously, "if you talk to the wrong person you may end up being killed. But if you only talk to the people here you can't go wrong.
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b16
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| 100,000 credits | |
| +5 with United Shipping |
Aur/Fed Long Deliveries[]
Repeatable UNS deliveries between the Federation and the Empire are now available.
Open Talks With United Shipping (UNS 5)[]
For this mission to be available, the pilot must have trained with the Nil'kemorya masters on Nil'ar Kemorya.
mission #577
Offer[]
| Tre'pirana |
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 Tre'ar Pira |
| Trade Center: 45% |
AvailBits: (b16 & b297) & !(b1500 | b424)
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"As soon as you enter the trade center you are approached by a man wearing the white utility garment favored by most members of the Tre'pira."
| Offer |
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| "Ory'hara?" asks the worker caste member respectfully in the Polaris tongue and you nod after bowing deeply. "I am glad to make your acquaintance, I am Tre'Nerida a logistics adviser for the Tre'pira, and I was wondering if you would be interested in talking to the Federation company 'United Shipping' regarding opening official trade ties?" |
Briefing[]
"Our offer is very simple," states Tre'Nerida politely, "we are prepared to allow United Shipping Ships to trade with us with the single restriction that they are only allowed to land on the planet Tre'ar Zalom in the Tri'niphu system."
| Briefing |
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| Of course, if the Nil'kemorya catch any non-Polaris ships in any other systems other than those systems between Tri'niphu and the Federation, they will be destroyed.
"That is our offer," he states quietly, "and if you could take it to United Shipping's head office on the Kane Band and return here with their response, it would be much appreciated." |
While active[]
| Mission Log Entry |
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| Take the Polaris trade offer to the head office for United Shipping on Earth in the Sol system and return with their answer to Tre'ar Pira in the Tre'pirana system. |
Loading Cargo[]
| Sol |
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Earth |
1 ship of type Lone Big Federation Ship in Sol
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"As soon as you land you send word to the head office that you have a serious offer for them to consider, and in moments you are shuffled to the head of their appointments list."
| Loading Cargo |
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| As soon as you enter you see a number of businessmen and women dressed in suits seated waiting you. As soon as the introductions start you realize that these men and women are the people in charge of United Shipping's business affairs.
"I believe that you know Samantha," says the chairman, and you grin happily when you recognize your former shipmate from the Auroran trade talks. "She will go with you back to the Polaris to begin setting up links between us." |
Completion[]
| Tre'pirana |
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Tre'ar Pira |
"As soon as you land you are met by Tre'Nerida and after bowing respectfully you introduce him to Samantha, and he greets her politely before turning back to you."
| Completion |
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| "We will begin setting things up immediately Ory'hara," he informs you seriously in the Polaris tongue, "but before I go, I want to convey the thanks of the Tre'pira for your efforts. If you ever need a little more money, feel free to head over to Tre'ar Zalom to offer your services to help carry freight between our two nations.
With that he turns back to Samantha and leads her away into the distance. |
b1500
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| 15,000 credits | |
| +2 with Polaris |
First Federation to Polaris Long Delivery (UNS 6)[]
mission #578
Offer[]
Accepting this mission will unlock the First Polaris to Federation Delivery. It will also unlock an additional two temporary Federation to Polaris long deliveries, that will only be available until the next mission is completed (as Tre'ar Zalom will change states to mention United Shipping).
| Random system |
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| Mission Computer: 10% Combat rating: 200 (Average Ability) |
AvailBits: b1500 & !(b1501 | b424)
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| Offer |
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| A client wants us to pick up 5 tons of 'Made by Helen'™ Clothing from Helen in the Eeniar system and deliver it to Tre'ar Zalom in the Tri'niphu system by 40 days. Payment will be 100000 credits. |
b1501
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While active[]
!b1501
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| Mission Log Entry |
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| Go to Helen in the Eeniar system to pick up 5 tons of 'Made by Helen'™ Clothing and deliver it to Tre'ar Zalom in the Tri'niphu system by 40 days. |
There is a time limit of 40 days.
Loading Cargo[]
| Eeniar |
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Helen |
| 5 tons of 'Made by Helen'™ Clothing, illegal to Pirate |
| Loading Cargo |
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| You head over to the Deliveries Office to pick up your cargo of 5 tons of 'Made by Helen'™ Clothing. The staff give you a hand to load it on your vessel. |
Completion[]
"You are met by a tired but happy looking Samantha and several members of the Tre'pira when you land."
| Completion |
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| "It is good to see you again 'Ory'hara'," Samantha bows deeply, obviously having learned a great deal about the Polaris culture. "We will take care of things from here.
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| 100,000 credits | |
| +3 with United Shipping |
First Polaris to Federation Long Delivery (UNS 7)[]
mission #581
Offer[]
| Tri'niphu |
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 Tre'ar Zalom |
| Spaceport: 50% Combat rating: 200 (Average Ability) |
AvailBits: b1501 & !(b1502 | b424)
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| 2 tons of Jewelry, illegal to Pirate |
"You can sense an elated Samantha waiting for you as you pilot your way down through the atmosphere."
| Offer |
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| "Greetings again Ory'hara," she greets you quietly after bowing respectfully. "The Polaris are now ready to begin returning the trade to the Federation, are you interested in helping out?" |
Briefing[]
""Your reputation precedes you," she continues after you nod in agreement, "I never doubted you."
| Briefing |
|---|
| "One of our Federation clients," she tells you in an official tone, "is desirous of having 2 tons of Jewelry delivered to <RST> in the <RSY> system by 50 days.
"It was good to see you again Ory'hara," she says finally, " and although I would much rather stay and catch up with you I still have a thousand details to attend to..." |
While active[]
| Mission Log Entry |
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| Take 2 tons of Jewelry and deliver it to <RST> in the <RSY> system by 50 days. |
Completion[]
| Random system |
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| Completion |
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| As soon as you land you head down to the Deliveries Office and they quickly give you a hand unloading the package. When you check your credit account you see that the payment of 100000 credits has been made. |
b1502
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| 100,000 credits | |
| +3 with United Shipping |
Repeatable Fed/Pol Long Deliveries[]
Long deliveries between the Federation and the Polaris are now available.