Necessary Precautions

Daily Mission Briefing

We recently lost contact with a covert research vessel, the Ventar, after it entered an uncharted region known as the Uldri expanse. Scans are unable to penetrate the anomalistic region, and we're concerned that the ship may be in trouble.

Mission Dialog:

It was on a very important mission.
Why would the Ventar voluntarily enter the expanse?

It is unlikely that it was for research purposes. It was scheduled to rendezvous with one of the outposts.
Is it possible that it will return on its own?

The Ventar has been gone for too long now. Without preparations, it would be very unlikely. It needs help.
Are you considering a rescue?

Yes. I know that asking another ship to enter is risky, but returning the Ventar safely is critically important.
What do we know about the Uldri expanse?

Due to its dangerous and unstable spacial regions and anomalies, it remains mostly uncharted. Ships generally avoid it.
Scans cannot penetrate it?

They can, but not effectively. Most of the readings you take will be useless.
How are we to find the Ventar in those conditions?

You'll have to get creative. Look for any trace energies of the Ventar, debris trajectories, and follow routes it would likely take...
But... isn't it possible that we'll also get lost in the expanse?

We've considered that. Our engineers are working on modifications to a subspacial marker that should help. If placed along your route, it should at least help you retrace your steps.
How long will the markers work for?

The instability in the expanse will not be forgiving. The markers may change over time, as they continue to shift within pockets of anomalies. It is impossible to know how long each can remain active.
This is asking a lot of our crew, but we are up to the task.

as I knew you would be.
Have your engineers send the details for the markers. We'll get started.

They are being prepared as we speak.

End Transmission.

Requirements: 100 Energy, 1 Void Shell
Rewards: 205 XP
XP Return Ratio: 2.05

Requirements: 3,500 Energy, 35 Void Shells
Rewards: 7,175 XP, 1 Uldri Spacial Marker

Requirements: 35,000 Energy, 350 Void Shells
Rewards: 71,750 XP, 10 Uldri Spacial Marker

This mission can only be completed once per day.