Common Ground

Common Ground [E4-M4]
	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 Kazon	Assist Ferengi Technology Demo Rare Rewards: Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★ Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★ Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★	Gamble for Peace Rare Rewards: Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★ Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★ Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Convince Kazon War Detrimental Rare Rewards: Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★ Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★ Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★	Isolate Kazon Allies' Communications	Defeat Kazon Challenger	Moderate Peace Talks Rare Rewards: Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★ Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★ Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
		Demonstrate Ferengi Military Force Rare Rewards: Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★ Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★ Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★

Cost:

8 | 14 | 18

Suggested
Traits:

Veteran, Chef, Astrophysicist, Merchant, Duelist, Diplomat, Gambler, Tactician

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.	Diplomacy 95 \| 214 \| 455	—	Veteran 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.	Diplomacy 95 \| 214 \| 455	Step 1 Successful	Chef 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.	Command 95 \| 214 \| 455	—	Astrophysicist 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.	Science 95 \| 214 \| 455	Step 2.A Successful	Merchant 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.	Security 95 \| 214 \| 455	—	Duelist 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.	Command 95 \| 214 \| 455	—	Tactician 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.	Command 95 \| 214 \| 455	—	Gambler 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.	Diplomacy 95 \| 214 \| 455	—	Diplomat 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

Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★
Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★
Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★

Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★
Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★
Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★

Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
Uncommon Encoded Communique ★★
Uncommon Civilian Medical Clothing ★★
Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Uncommon Phaser Type 3 (DS9) ★★

Standard Rewards

Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★
Common Backpack ★
Common Isolinear Chips ★
Basic Clothing Pattern

Rare Casing ★★★
Rare Power Cell ★★★
Uncommon Incense ★★
Common Optronic Circuit ★

Super Rare Relay ★★★★
Rare Power Cell ★★★
Uncommon Interlink ★★
Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★

Drop Chance

Item	Units	/ unit	Runs/Drop
Mission tested: Common Ground [edit]
By: Chapey, Tygra Dax, WaldoMag & middlehead (+ more) Date(s): July 2016 – July 2023 Runs: 327 Cost/Run: 8
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

Item	Units	/ unit	Runs/Drop
Mission tested: Common Ground [edit]
By: Joker41NAM & middlehead Date(s): March 2017 – Aug 2020 Runs: 73 Cost/Run: 14
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: -.

Item	Units	/ unit	Runs/Drop
Mission tested: Common Ground [edit]
By: SleepingDragon, ct, Siguard & Darxide (+ more) Date(s): March 2017 – June 2021 Runs: 84 Cost/Run: 18
Super Rare Relay ★★★★	17>> Super Rare Relay ★★★★ Average (mean) runs per drop: 5 Based on test averages, to get one more drop, you may need to do another: 4 runs in 50 percent of cases (median) 11 runs in 10 percent of cases 22 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 21 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 3,300 runs or so.	88.9Statistical Strength: Somewhat unreliable Range of average cost per Super Rare Relay ★★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 60.53 — 167.61>>	4.9
Rare Power Cell ★★★	39>> 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.	38.8Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable Range of average cost per Rare Power Cell ★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 29.94 — 54.99>>	2.2
Uncommon Interlink ★★	94>> 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 19 runs or so.	16.1Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Interlink ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 13.82 — 19.23>>	0.9
Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★	102>> 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 15 runs or so.	14.8Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 12.86 — 17.5>>	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
Capt XP	1st-Run Repeat	625 25	861 31	984 #
Crew XP		60	84	104
Training XP	Warp 1 Warp 10	? ?	? ?	? ?
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