Common Ground

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Common Ground [E4-M4]
AT-Kreetassans Apology-Enterprise.png
Chroniton 8 | 14 | 18
Episode
4 - Hostile Takeover
Mission
4th 		Type
Away Team
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Mission Rewards

Common Ground is the fourth mission in Episode 4, Hostile Takeover. It takes place on Ventarus Idrilon I in the Ferenginar system.

Mission Walkthrough

  Common Ground's Information Common Ground's Structure (Colors Info)
Introduction: Jal Haron has returned to demand surrender from the Ferengi Alliance for their crimes against him.
Help mend diplomatic relations between them.
Host Ferengi Feast for KazonDiplomacy
 Assist Ferengi Technology Demo

Rare Rewards:
Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★
Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★
Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★

ScienceCommon
 Gamble for Peace

Rare Rewards:
Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★

CommandCommon
Convince Kazon War Detrimental

Rare Rewards:
Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★
Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★
Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★

DiplomacyCommon
 Isolate Kazon Allies' CommunicationsCommand
 Defeat Kazon ChallengerSecurity
 Moderate Peace Talks

Rare Rewards:
Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★

DiplomacyCommon
Demonstrate Ferengi Military Force

Rare Rewards:
Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★
Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★
Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★

CommandCommon
Chroniton Cost: 8 | 14 | 18 Chroniton
Suggested
Traits:
Notes: If you choose 3.B, you will get only 2 rewards.
Step Choices Skill Req Other Req Bonus Traits Rare Reward
1.
Open Negotiations 		Convince Kazon War Detrimental
A. AT-Kreetassans Apology-Enterprise.png 		Diplomacy Diplomacy
95 | 214 | 455 		— Trait bonus for tired crew:
(+20 | +44 | +95)(+25 | +56 | +119)
No other traits provide a bonus.
 Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★
Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★
Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★
[Character]⁠ appeals to Jal Haron, persuading him not to risk weakening his forces while alternatives might be reached.
Jal Haron isn't impressed by [Character]⁠, and warns that anyone who stands in his way will regret it.
2.
Establish Strong Position 		Host Ferengi Feast for Kazon
A. AT-Dinner with the Enemy-The Undiscovered Country.png 		Diplomacy Diplomacy
95 | 214 | 455 		Step 1
Successful 		Trait bonus for tired crew:
(+20 | +44 | +95)(+25 | +56 | +119)
No other traits provide a bonus.
 No Rewards at this Node
[Character]⁠ plays intermediary between Kazon and Ferengi leadership as they indulge in their considerable wealth.
[Character]⁠ takes offense at being offered a bowl of tube grubs and orders his men to attack.
Isolate Kazon Allies' Communications
B. AT-Astrometrics View-Generations.png 		Command Command
95 | 214 | 455 		— Trait bonus for tired crew:
(+20 | +44 | +95)(+25 | +56 | +119)
No other traits provide a bonus.
 No Rewards at this Node
[Character]⁠ coordinates a communications blackout of the Kazon allies. This weakens Jal Haron's position.
[Character]⁠ fails to isolate all of the Kazon allies. The attempt raises tensions.
3.
Impress or Intimidate Jal Haron 		Assist Ferengi Technology Demo
A. AT-Bartering with Ferengi.png 		Science Science
95 | 214 | 455 		Step 2.A
Successful 		Trait bonus for tired crew:
(+20 | +44 | +95)(+25 | +56 | +119)
No other traits provide a bonus.
 Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★
Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★
Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★
[Character]⁠ helps the Ferengi produce a number of demonstrations that impress Jal Haron of the value of peace.
Jal Haron becomes bored with [Character]⁠'s technobabble and accuses [Character]⁠ of stalling.
Defeat Kazon Challenger
B. AT-With Bat'leth Against Klingons.png 		Security Security
95 | 214 | 455 		— Trait bonus for tired crew:
(+20 | +44 | +95)(+25 | +56 | +119)
No other traits provide a bonus.
 No Rewards at this Node
Jal Haron's subordinate isn't a match for [Character]⁠'s refined tactics. He's outmaneuvered and surrenders.
[Character]⁠ is injured in an opening exchange. After surrender, the Kazon are emboldened.
Demonstrate Ferengi Military Force
C. AT-Corridor Battle-First Contact.png 		Command Command
95 | 214 | 455 		— Trait bonus for tired crew:
(+20 | +44 | +95)(+25 | +56 | +119)
No other traits provide a bonus.
 Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★
Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★
Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★
[Character]⁠'s display of military might gives Jal Haron pause. He seems more receptive to talking now.
Jal Haron takes the display as provocation and vows not to be intimidated. Tensions rise!
4.
Mend Alliance 		Gamble for Peace
A. AT-Unlucky Gambler.png 		Command Command
95 | 214 | 455 		— Trait bonus for tired crew:
(+20 | +44 | +95)(+25 | +56 | +119)
No other traits provide a bonus.
 Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Taking a chance, [Character]⁠ challenged Jal Haron to a game of Dabo over the peace talks and won!
[Character]⁠ gambled with Jal Haron over a game of Dabo and lost. Jal Haron is furious and peace impossible.
Moderate Peace Talks
B. AT-Starfleet Headquarters Meeting.png 		Diplomacy Diplomacy
95 | 214 | 455 		— Trait bonus for tired crew:
(+20 | +44 | +95)(+25 | +56 | +119)
No other traits provide a bonus.
 Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
[Character]⁠ convinces Jal Haron that the Ferengi Alliance makes a better ally than enemy.
Nothing [Character]⁠ offers seems to appeal to Jal Haron.
We were able to calm Jal Haron's temper and find some common ground between his sect and the Ferengi Alliance.
Jal Haron is determined to have the Ferengi Alliance answer for insulting him, continuing negotiations is the Alliance's only hope.


Mission Rewards

Rare Rewards

Rare Rewards
Normal
Elite
Epic

Standard Rewards

Standard Rewards
Normal
Elite
Epic

Drop Chance

Mission tested: Common Ground Normal
By: Chapey, Tygra Dax, WaldoMag & middlehead (+ more)
Date(s): July 2016 – July 2023
Runs: 327   Cost/Run: 8 Chroniton
Item Units Chroniton / unit Runs/Drop
Common Backpack ★ 182>>

Common Backpack ★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 2

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 2 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 4 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 8 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 7 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 160 runs or so.

 14.4Statistical Strength: Very reliable

Range of average cost per
Common Backpack ★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
12.68 — 16.6>> 		1.8
Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★ 99>>

Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 4

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 3 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 8 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 15 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 14 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 970 runs or so.

 26.4Statistical Strength: Very reliable

Range of average cost per
Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
22.19 — 32.65>> 		3.3
Common Isolinear Chips ★ 332>>

Common Isolinear Chips ★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 1

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 1 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 2 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 4 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 3 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 26 runs or so.

 7.9Statistical Strength: Very reliable

Range of average cost per
Common Isolinear Chips ★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
7.23 — 8.65>> 		1
Basic Clothing Pattern 368>>

Basic Clothing Pattern

Average (mean) runs per drop: 1

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 1 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 2 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 4 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 3 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 19 runs or so.

 7.1Statistical Strength: Very reliable

Range of average cost per
Basic Clothing Pattern
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
6.57 — 7.75>> 		0.9

Average cost per unit assumes 3 standard rewards per run.

Please Do NOT include results from "Double-Up" Adwarps.
   Double-Up results are not random and will skew results.

To get 3 rewards, choose either 3.A or 3.C

Mission tested: Common Ground Elite
By: Joker41NAM & middlehead
Date(s): March 2017 – Aug 2020
Runs: 73   Cost/Run: 14 Chroniton
Item Units Chroniton / unit Runs/Drop
Rare Casing ★★★ 6>>

Rare Casing ★★★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 13

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 9 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 28 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 56 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 55 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 49,000 runs or so.

 170.3Statistical Strength: Very unreliable

Range of average cost per
Rare Casing ★★★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
94.26 — 882.92>> 		12.2
Rare Power Cell ★★★ 2>>

Rare Power Cell ★★★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 37

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 26 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 84 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 168 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 167 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 1,300,000 runs or so.

 511.0Statistical Strength: Nearly useless

Range of average cost per
Rare Power Cell ★★★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
211.95 — Infinity>> 		36.5
Uncommon Incense ★★ 47>>

Uncommon Incense ★★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 2

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 1 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 4 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 7 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 6 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 100 runs or so.

 21.7Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable

Range of average cost per
Uncommon Incense ★★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
17.27 — 29.35>> 		1.6
Common Optronic Circuit ★ 164>>

Common Optronic Circuit ★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 1

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 1 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 1 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 2 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 1 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 2.4 runs or so.

 6.2Statistical Strength: Very reliable

Range of average cost per
Common Optronic Circuit ★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
5.78 — 6.76>> 		0.4

Average cost per unit assumes 3 standard rewards per run.

Please Do NOT include results from "Double-Up" Adwarps.
   Double-Up results are not random and will skew results.

To get 3 rewards, choose either 3.A or 3.C Several drop rates and item drops got adjusted on 2017/03/15. The items of this DropTest were modified, so old data had to be removed.
The old costs/unit were: -.

Mission tested: Common Ground Epic
By: SleepingDragon, ct, Siguard & Darxide (+ more)
Date(s): March 2017 – June 2021
Runs: 80   Cost/Run: 18 Chroniton
Item Units Chroniton / unit Runs/Drop
Super Rare Relay ★★★★ 14>>

Super Rare Relay ★★★★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 6

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 4 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 13 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 26 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 25 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 5,000 runs or so.

 102.9Statistical Strength: Somewhat unreliable

Range of average cost per
Super Rare Relay ★★★★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
67.68 — 214.19>> 		5.7
Rare Power Cell ★★★ 37>>

Rare Power Cell ★★★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 3

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 2 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 5 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 10 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 9 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 270 runs or so.

 38.9Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable

Range of average cost per
Rare Power Cell ★★★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
29.87 — 55.84>> 		2.2
Uncommon Interlink ★★ 89>>

Uncommon Interlink ★★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 1

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 1 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 2 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 4 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 3 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 20 runs or so.

 16.2Statistical Strength: Very reliable

Range of average cost per
Uncommon Interlink ★★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
13.85 — 19.46>> 		0.9
Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★ 100>>

Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★

Average (mean) runs per drop: 1

Based on test averages, to get one more drop,
you may need to do another:

  • 1 runs in 50 percent of cases (median)
  • 2 runs in 10 percent of cases
  • 3 runs in 1 percent of cases

That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item
drop at all even after 2 runs.

Also, a run dropping only this item is expected
per 14 runs or so.

 14.4Statistical Strength: Very reliable

Range of average cost per
Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★
within 2 standard deviations
(~95.5% confidence):
12.49 — 17>> 		0.8

Average cost per unit assumes 3 standard rewards per run.

Please Do NOT include results from "Double-Up" Adwarps.
   Double-Up results are not random and will skew results.

To get 3 rewards, choose either 3.A or 3.C Several drop rates and item drops got adjusted on 2017/03/15. The items of this DropTest were modified, so old data had to be removed.
The old costs/unit were: -.


Other Rewards

Currency
Rewards 		Normal Elite Epic
Capt XP 1st-Run
Repeat 		625
25 		861
31 		984
#
Crew XP 60 84 104
Training
XP 		Warp 1
Warp 10 		?
? 		?
? 		?
?
Credits
Credits 		regular
Warp 1 		600
? 		1052
? 		1352
?


Missions
Prologue The First Battle → A Violent Birth → A Show of Force → Boots on the Ground
Episode 1 -
The Art of War 		The Wrong Crowd → His Own Man → The Prodigal Son → Assault and Battery → On Their Heels → A Father Figure → Pillage and Plunder → Beyond the Call → Double Trouble → Stolen Honor → Behind Closed Doors → A Logical Response → Right of Conquest → Cleansing Fire / By Hook Or By Crook
Episode 2 -
Never Forgive,
Never Forget 		Under New Management → The Vedek's Trail → The Army of Anaydis → The Mad Vedek → Manna from Heaven → Not A Drop to Drink → Hot Pursuit → Rescue the Val Jean → Maquis Incitement → The Walls Have Ears → Off at the Pass → Internal Dispute → For His Own Good → Cardassian Hospitality → Temporary Hold → Picking the Bones → Pretense of Mercy → A Popular Item → The Toss / Man with a Plan / A New Recruit
Episode 3 -
From On High 		Family Squabble → Cytherian Highway → A Singular Occurrence → Organian Aid → Rockslide
Episode 4 -
Hostile Takeover 		Ishka Issues → Not Without A Fight → A Kazon Scorned → Common Ground → Deadly Disruptions → Self Control → Mutual Assured Destruction → Arms Race → Fan Club → Trial by Fire → He Means Well → For the People → With Friends Like These → Putting the Free in Freedom / Smiles and Knives
Episode 5 -
Ethical Alternatives 		Quell the Riots → A Bold Move → Coursing Hounds → Race to the Finish → Blunting the Dagger → Secure the Chavez → Salvage the Chavez → Act of Betrayal → Control Over Chaos → Proof of Concept → Saving Smiley O'Brien → Into His Own Hands → Instant Intervention → Back to School → Turncoat Outpost → Baited Hook → Long Live the King → Thy Enemy's Secrets / The Annihilation Syndrome
Episode 6 -
Something Rotten 		The Rings of Time → Ancient Guardians → Too Greedily and Too Deep → The Time Transporter
Episode 7 -
When Falcons Clash 		Improvised Entry → Battle Shinzon → Material Assistance → The Raptors' Fury → Right Place, Wrong Time → Striking at Shadows → One Future Ends → Retroactive Vengeance → Researching Future History → Trust Issues → Hounded → Lost Legacy → Garak's Gamble / Death's Endeavor
Episode 8 -
The Killing Syndrome 		Evacuation Orders → Change of Scenery → Field Modifications → Shielding the Prey → The Verge of Destruction → Surveying the Sphere → The Vanguard's Challenge → Boardroom Politics → Ostensible Proof → Back Into the Fold → Uprising → Feed A Fever → Lashing Out → Proven Toxicity / Going Viral
Episode 9 -
Strange Bedfellows 		Rapid Response → Into the Lion's Den → Kicking the Nest → Bearing Up / Scatter Thine Enemies
Episode 10 -
Shadow of a Doubt 		Fool Me Twice → Highway to Hell → Ruinous Staycation → Flash of Lightning → An Infinite Welcome → Into the Cave → Our Harshest Critic
Distress Calls 1 -
Delphic Expanse 		Long Distance Call → A Tale of Forgotten Lore → Highwaymen → A Time of Morn-ing → Indiscriminate Mind → Mortals and Mayhem → Death in Battle → Iconian Insider
Distress Calls 2 -
Celestial Temple 		Warranted Pursuit → Rabid Fans → Pirate Problems → The Professor's Deadline → Death Throes → Serious Business → No Returns Accepted → Operation Isolate
Distress Calls 3 -
Klingon Empire 		Leverage → Stolen Command → Dogs of War → A Ticking Bomb → All Sales Are Final
Distress Calls 4 -
Infinity 		Xahean Invasion → The Price of Friendship → Empty Vessel → Zora's Invitation → Starved for Attention → Bottom Feeders → Stealing the Stars → Mudd's Enterprise
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