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The 11 United Galactic Express missions are spread throughout 5 stages:

- 1 introductory mission
- 1 recruitment mission
- 6 cargo missions
- 2 smuggling missions
- 1 redemption mission

After completing the first and second stages you will enter the third stage, which consists of 6 repeating missions available from the Mission Computer. In additon, you'll be offered a fourth stage mission in the Spaceport Bar from time to time. However, accepting one of these missions is risky, as you have a 20% chance of being discovered by UGE. Fortunately, you can redeem your standing by completing the fifth stage mission, which is available 25% of the time on Tabletop.


STAGE 1 - introductory mission

Help United Galactic Express

A small, wiry man wearing a blue uniform stumbles into the bar, dripping with sweat. He hurriedly sits down at the table behind you. Suddenly, a group of three pirates, snarling and bristling with malicious delight, burst into the bar and walk over to you, asking for the whereabouts of a man in a blue uniform. Do you tell them he already left?

Available on Privateer's Haven.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 70%.
Combat rating: ± noteworthy.

Travel destination is any inhabited stellar.

Cargo type is standard.
Cargo amount is random.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at travel destination.

Special ship type is Pirate Corvettes.
Special ship amount is 3.
Special ships will appear at mission start.

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

Payment is 70,000 credits.
Mission success increases your UGE standing with 10 units.

You have 30 days to complete this mission.

You can abort this mission.


STAGE 2 - recruitment mission

UGE Recruitment

As you enter the bar, you recognize a man wearing a United Galactic Express uniform. Remembering your recommendation, you figure you could probably get a job here. Do you approach the man?

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

Travel destination is any inhabited stellar.

Cargo type is standard.
Cargo amount is random.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at travel destination.

Special ship type is Psycho ConEx Fighters.
Special ship amount is 1.
Special ship will appear at travel destination.

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

Payment is 75,000 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 - cargo missions

UGE Cargo to <DST>

Mission intro: United Galactic Express needs to deliver <CQ> tons of <CT> to <DST> in the <DSY> system by <DL>. As usual, expect Consolidated Express interference. Pay is [x] credits.

Available on any inhabited stellar.
Available in the mission computer.
Random factor is 10%.

Travel destination is any Confederate, Cydonian, Rebel or Pirate stellar.

Cargo type is standard.
Cargo amount is random.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at travel destination.

Special ship type is Psycho ConEx Fighters.
Special ship amount is 1 to 2.
Special ship(s) will appear at travel destination.
Special ship(s) will follow you.

Payment is 85,000 to 120,000 credits.
Mission success increases your Confederation, Rebel or UGE standing with 2 to 5 units.

You have 20 to 31 days to complete this mission.

You can abort this mission.


STAGE 4 - smuggling missions

UGE Smuggling

Mission intro: As you walk into the bar, you notice some UGE uniforms at a table in the back. As you approach, you recognize Benedict Strauss, your old UGE friend. He says, "Ah, <PN>, just the pilot I need to talk to. Listen, you interested in making a few extra bucks offa UGE?" He gives you a quick wink, and the other man at the table looks around nervously. "So... You in?"

Normal statistics:

Available on any non-Rebellion inhabited stellar.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 5%.

Travel destination is any Cydonian stellar.

Cargo type is standard.
Cargo amount is random.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at travel destination.

Special ship type is Pirate Lightnings.
Special ship amount is 2.
Special ships will appear at mission start.

Auxiliary ship type is Pirate Corvettes.
Auxiliary ship amount is 3.
Auxiliary ship will appear at travel destination.

Payment is 250,000 credits.
Mission success increases your Confederation, Rebel or UGE standing with 2 to 5 units.

You have 45 days to complete this mission.

You can abort this mission.

Special statistics:

Available on any Pirate stellar.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 1%.

Travel destination is any Cydonian stellar.

Cargo type is standard.
Cargo amount is random.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at travel destination.

Special ship type is Pirate Lightnings.
Special ship amount is 2.
Special ships will appear at mission start.

Auxiliary ship type is Pirate Corvettes.
Auxiliary ship amount is 3.
Auxiliary ship will appear at travel destination.

Mission success decreases your UGE standing with 15 units.

You have 45 days to complete this mission.

You can abort this mission.


STAGE 5 - redemption mission

UGE Redemption

Mission intro: As you enter the bar, you are shocked to see Chris Richards himself, seated at a bar right before you. He looks up, recognizes you, and to your surprise gives a faint smile. Ask for your job back?

Available on Tabletop.
Available in the spaceport bar.
Random factor is 25%.

Travel destination is any Cydonian stellar.

Cargo type is standard.
Cargo amount is random.
Cargo is picked up at mission start.
Cargo is dropped off at travel destination.

Special ship type is Pirate Corvettes.
Special ship amount is 3.
Special ships will appear at mission start.
Speical ships will follow player.

Auxiliary ship type is ConEx Corvette/Kestrel.
Auxiliary ship amount is 2.
Auxiliary ships will follow player.

Payment is 50,000 credits.
Mission success increases your UGE standing with 2 units.

You have 35 days to complete this mission.

You can abort this mission.


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