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The 6 Artemis group missions are spread throughout 5 stages:

- 1 introductory mission
- 1 retrieval mission
- 1 rescue mission
- 2 transport missions
- 1 final mission

The missions in the Artemis Group series are all very simple to find, but not that easy to complete, as you'll be faced with Pirates constantly. Especially mission 6, T.A.G. - You're It, in which you'll be facing 10 (!) Kestrels...


STAGE 1 - introductory mission

Ferry Passenger to <RST>

Mission intro: An old man in tattered clothes approaches you. "Greetings, my friend," he says. "My name is Lucas. I need safe passage to <RST> in the <RSY> system. I will reward you well when we land. Are you interested?"

Available on any inhabited stellar.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 5%.
Combat rating: ± dangerous.

Return destination is any Confederate stellar.

Cargo type is Passengers.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at return destination.

Special ship type is Pirates.
Special ship amount is 3.
Special ship will appear at mission start.
Special ship will follow player.

Payment is 30,000 credits.

You can abort this mission.


STAGE 2 - retrieval mission

Retrieve Data

Mission intro: Remembering your strange passenger, you ask the bartender if Lucas is around. He doesn't know what you are talking about, but a dark haired man in flowing robes approaches you. "We were told by Lucas that you would come here, <PN>," he says. "We need someone to pick up some documents. Are you interested?"

Available on Sirius Station.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 100%.

Travel destination is any Cydoinian stellar.
Return destination is Sirius Station.

Cargo type is Documents.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at return destination.

Special ship type is Pirates.
Special ship amount is 2.
Special ship will appear at travel destination.

Auxiliary ship type is UGE Corvette/Kestrel.
Auxiliary ship amount is 1.
Auxiliary ship will appear at travel destination.
Auxiliary ship supply is infinite.

Payment is 50,000 credits.
Mission success increases your UGE standing with 10 units.

You have 30 days to complete this mission.

You can abort this mission.


STAGE 3 - rescue mission

Rescue Agent

Mission intro: You recognize the man sitting at a dark booth on the other side of the bar as Lucas. As you approach him, you notice that he is reading a handheld display with an expression of great concern. Without looking up he says, "So, <PN>, we meet again. My agents have informed me of your help with the retreival of certain vital documents. We have another problem, though. Are you willing to accept another job from the Artemis Group?"

Available on Dune.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 100%.

Return destination is any Cydonian stellar.

Cargo type is Passengers.
Cargo is picked up on a ship.
Cargo is dropped off at return destination.

Special ship type is Independent Argosies.
Special ship amount is 1.
Special ship must be boarded.
Special ship will appear at return destination.

Auxiliary ship type is Pirates.
Auxiliary ship amount is 5.
Auxiliary ship will appear at return destination.

Payment is 50,000 credits.

You can abort this mission.


STAGE 4 - transport missions

Gather Hunters

Mission intro: As you enter the bar you see Lucas and his son Joseph talking quietly. They motion you over. "On his last spy mission Joseph determined that the new pirate leader Nar Akasi is uniting the pirates for a major offensive," Lucas informs you. "They aim to smash interstellar trade, loot every world they find, and destroy Confederation outposts in an attempt to tip the outcome of the civil war. It looks like they will have the ships and pilots to do it too. <PN>, we need your help again. Will you take Joseph to <DST>?"

Available on New Instanbul.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 100%.

Travel destination is Sauron.
Return destination is Clotho Prime.

Cargo type is Passengers.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at travel destination.

Special ship type is Pirates.
Special ship amount is 3.
Special ships will appear at travel destination.

Auxiliary ship type is Pirate Lightnings.
Auxiliary ship amount is 2.
Auxiliary ship supply is infinite.
Auxiliary ship will appear at mission start.
Auxiliary ship will follow player.

Payment is 250,000 credits.

You can abort this mission.

Meet with UGE Reps

Mission intro: "We have one last chance," Lucas tells you as you sit down. "The Rebels and militias won't help us, but I know someone else who might. Will you take me to <DST>?"

Available on Clotho Prime.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 100%.

Travel destination is any Confederate stellar.
Return destination is Sauron.

Cargo type is Passengers.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at travel destination.

Special ship type is Hunter Rapiers.
Special ship amount is 4.
Special ships will appear at mission start.
Speical ships will follow and protect player.

Auxiliary ship type is Pirate Corvettes.
Auxiliary ship amount is 2.
Auxiliary ship supply is infinite.
Auxiliary ship will appear at mission start.
Auxiliary ship will follow player.

Payment is 250,000 credits.

You can abort this mission.


STAGE 5 - final mission

T.A.G. - You're It

Mission intro: Joseph buys you a synthale. "The time has come for a preemptive strike to prevent the pirates from carrying out their plans. We have located a staging point in the <DSY> system. Will you fly there and fight with us?"

Available on Sauron.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 100%.

Travel destination is any Cydonian stellar.

Special ship type is Pirate Kestrels.
Special ship amount is 10.
Special ships will appear at travel destination.

Auxiliary ship type is UGE Corvette/Kestrel.
Auxiliary ship amount is 2.
Auxiliary ship will appear at travel destination.

Payment is 500,000 credits.

You can abort this mission.


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