Cytherian Highway

Cytherian Highway [E3-M2]
	8 \| 12 \| 18
	Episode; 3 - From On High
Mission; 2nd	Type; Away Missions
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	Mission Rewards

Cytherian Highway is the second mission in Episode 3, From On High. It takes place at The Caretaker's Array in the Omicron Theta system.

Mission Walkthrough

Cytherian Highway's Information

Cytherian Highway's Structure (Colors Info)

Introduction:

To reach the Cytherian homeworld, you must initiate a controlled subspace distortion - without destroying your ship in the process!

	Appeal to Researcher's Pride	Create Subspace Ship Network for AI Rare Rewards: Uncommon Hypospray (TNG) ★★ Uncommon Psychology Text ★★ Rare Expansion Module ★★★	Stabilize Matter Flux Rare Rewards: Uncommon Starfleet Medicine Uniform (VOY) ★★ Uncommon IDIC ★★ Uncommon Interlink ★★
Decipher Cytherian Research Notes Rare Rewards: Uncommon Synthesized Polymer ★★ Rare Spices ★★★ Super Rare Relay ★★★★	Help with Formula Breakthrough Rare Rewards: Uncommon Poker Cards ★★ Uncommon Bloodwine ★★ Rare Power Cell ★★★	Create Positron Matrix to House AI	Pilot Ship Through Distortion Rare Rewards: Uncommon Self-sealing Stem Bolt ★★ Uncommon Stun Grenade ★★ Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
		Create Positronic Brain Interface Requires: Android or Cyberneticist Rare Rewards: Uncommon Starfleet Command Uniform (TOS) ★★ Uncommon Boxing Gloves ★★ Nova Class Schematic (x5)

Cost:

8 | 12 | 18

Suggested
Traits:

Explorer, Starfleet, Pilot, Quantum Mechanics, Innovator, Exobiology, Crafty, Android, Prodigy, Cyberneticist, Borg

Notes:

Follow 2B -> 3C to get 4 rewards

Rare reward requires ~(?/300/?)

Step	Choices	Skill Req	Other Req	Bonus Traits	Rare Reward
1. Find Theoretical Starting Point	Decipher Cytherian Research Notes A.	Science 75 \| 180 \| 395	—	Explorer, Starfleet Trait bonus for tired crew: (+14 \| +34 \| +75)(+18 \| +43 \| +94) No other traits provide a bonus.	Uncommon Synthesized Polymer ★★ Rare Spices ★★★ Super Rare Relay ★★★★
		[Character]⁠ has a basic understanding of the Cytherian data, but a specialist is required to move forward.
		[Character]⁠ cannot make heads or tails of the Cytherian data. Perhaps a specialist will know where to begin.
2. Convince Leading Researcher to Help	Appeal to Researcher's Pride A.	Diplomacy 75 \| 180 \| 395	—	Crafty, Exobiology Trait bonus for tired crew: (+14 \| +34 \| +75)(+18 \| +43 \| +94) No other traits provide a bonus.	No Rewards at this Node
		[Character]⁠ convinced the researcher only she could provide the answers. An AI is needed to assist in the procedure.
		The researcher agreed to help only if [Character]⁠ would write the foreword for her next paper.
	Help with Formula Breakthrough B.	Science 75 \| 180 \| 395	—	Android, Prodigy Trait bonus for tired crew: (+14 \| +34 \| +75)(+18 \| +43 \| +94) No other traits provide a bonus.	Uncommon Poker Cards ★★ Uncommon Bloodwine ★★ Rare Power Cell ★★★
		[Character]⁠'s fresh eyes helped the researcher with a formula she was struggling with. She will help.
		[Character]⁠'s offended the researcher by even offering to help. She agrees only after the promise of later favors.
3. Develop AI to Manage Subspace Burst	Create Subspace Ship Network for AI A.	Engineering 75 \| 180 \| 395	Choose 2.A	Borg, Cyberneticist, Innovator Trait bonus for tired crew: (+14 \| +34 \| +75)(+18 \| +43 \| +94) No other traits provide a bonus.	Uncommon Hypospray (TNG) ★★ Uncommon Psychology Text ★★ Rare Expansion Module ★★★
		[Character]⁠ managed to create a subspace network of ship computers to house the AI necessary for the calculations.
		After much time and wasted effort, [Character]⁠ manages to cobble together an unstable network to house the AI.
	Create Positron Matrix to House AI B.	Medicine 75 \| 180 \| 395	—	Cyberneticist, Explorer, Starfleet Trait bonus for tired crew: (+14 \| +34 \| +75)(+18 \| +43 \| +94) No other traits provide a bonus.	No Rewards at this Node
		[Character]⁠ was able to create a positron matrix to house the AI needed to perform the subspace distortion.
		[Character]⁠'s position matrix is subpar, but it will house the AI needed to perform the subspace distortion.
	Create Positronic Brain Interface C.	Science 75 \| 180 \| 395	Choose 2.B Android or Cyberneticist	Android Trait bonus for tired crew: (+14 \| +34 \| +75)(+18 \| +43 \| +94) No other traits provide a bonus.	Uncommon Starfleet Command Uniform (TOS) ★★ Uncommon Boxing Gloves ★★ Nova Class Schematic (x5)
		[Character]⁠'s positronic brain is now interfaced with the AI. The crew may attempt the procedure when ready.
		[Character]⁠'s positronic brain is nearly overloaded trying to interface with the AI. The procedure must be quick!
4. Execute Subspace Distortion Travel	Stabilize Matter Flux A.	Science 75 \| 180 \| 395	Choose 3.A or 3.B	Innovator, Quantum Mechanics Trait bonus for tired crew: (+14 \| +34 \| +75)(+18 \| +43 \| +94) No other traits provide a bonus.	Uncommon Starfleet Medicine Uniform (VOY) ★★ Uncommon IDIC ★★ Uncommon Interlink ★★
		[Character]⁠ uses a modulated forcefield to prevent a matter flux catastrophe. The ship reaches Cytheria safely!
		[Character]⁠ was forced to cancel the subspace distortion travel attempt due to unmanageable matter fluctuations.
	Pilot Ship Through Distortion B.	Command 75 \| 180 \| 395	—	Explorer, Pilot Trait bonus for tired crew: (+14 \| +34 \| +75)(+18 \| +43 \| +94) No other traits provide a bonus.	Uncommon Self-sealing Stem Bolt ★★ Uncommon Stun Grenade ★★ Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
		[Character]⁠ expertly piloted the ship through the subspace distortion. The ship reaches Cytheria safely!
		[Character]⁠ failed to pilot the starship safely and was forced to terminate the attempt.
The crew was able to successfully create a subspace distortion allowing travel to the Cytherian's homeworld. We hope to make contact with this powerful race shortly...
The crew failed to create a subspace distortion which would allow travel to the Cytherian's homeworld. We must try again if we are to ever reach the Cytherians.

Mission Rewards

Rare Rewards

Uncommon Poker Cards ★★
Uncommon Starfleet Command Uniform (TOS) ★★
Uncommon Starfleet Medicine Uniform (VOY) ★★
Uncommon Self-sealing Stem Bolt ★★
Uncommon Synthesized Polymer ★★
Uncommon Hypospray (TNG) ★★

Rare Spices ★★★
Uncommon Psychology Text ★★
Uncommon Boxing Gloves ★★
Uncommon Bloodwine ★★
Uncommon Stun Grenade ★★
Uncommon IDIC ★★

Super Rare Relay ★★★★
Rare Expansion Module ★★★
Rare Power Cell ★★★
Uncommon Astrometric Chart ★★
Uncommon Interlink ★★
Nova Class Schematic (x5)

Standard Rewards

Common Backpack ★
Uncommon Polyalloy ★★
Common Furs ★
Basic Microconnector

Rare Casing ★★★
Uncommon Interlink ★★
Common Expansion Module ★
Basic Clothing Pattern

Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★
Super Rare Alcohol ★★★★
Rare Microconnector ★★★
Uncommon Expansion Module ★★
Common Spices ★

Drop Chance

Item	Units	/ unit	Runs/Drop
Mission tested: Cytherian Highway [edit]
By: Dharkus, Captain deMarco, Koba44 & The Sisko1 (+ more) Date(s): Jun 2016 – Jan 2018 Runs: 1581 Cost/Run: 8
Common Backpack ★	1115>> Common Backpack ★ 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) 3 runs in 10 percent of cases 6 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 5 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 1,000 runs or so.	11.3Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Common Backpack ★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 10.76 — 12>>	1.4
Uncommon Polyalloy ★★	602>> Uncommon Polyalloy ★★ 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) 6 runs in 10 percent of cases 12 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 11 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 12,000 runs or so.	21Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Polyalloy ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 19.5 — 22.78>>	2.6
Common Furs ★	2275>> Common Furs ★ 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 60 runs or so.	5.6Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Common Furs ★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 5.38 — 5.75>>	0.7
Basic Microconnector	2332>> Basic Microconnector 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 54 runs or so.	5.4Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Basic Microconnector within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 5.25 — 5.61>>	0.7
Average cost per unit assumes 4 standard rewards per run. Please Do NOT include results from "Double-Up" Adwarps. Double-Up results are not random and will skew results. Follow 2B -> 3C to get 4 rewards

Item	Units	/ unit	Runs/Drop
Mission tested: Cytherian Highway [edit]
By: IndianaJonesy, VAdm. Nairne, Chapey & bntracy (+ more) Date(s): June 2016–May 2018 Runs: 136 Cost/Run: 12
Rare Casing ★★★	17>> Rare Casing ★★★ Average (mean) runs per drop: 8 Based on test averages, to get one more drop, you may need to do another: 6 runs in 50 percent of cases (median) 19 runs in 10 percent of cases 37 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 36 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 1,000,000 runs or so.	96.0Statistical Strength: Somewhat unreliable Range of average cost per Rare Casing ★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 64.96 — 183.86>>	8
Uncommon Interlink ★★	48>> Uncommon Interlink ★★ 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) 7 runs in 10 percent of cases 13 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 12 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 16,000 runs or so.	34.0Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Interlink ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 26.65 — 46.95>>	2.8
Common Expansion Module ★	243>> Common Expansion Module ★ 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 25 runs or so.	6.7Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Common Expansion Module ★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 6.13 — 7.43>>	0.6
Basic Clothing Pattern	236>> 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 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 28 runs or so.	6.9Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Basic Clothing Pattern within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 6.3 — 7.67>>	0.6
Average cost per unit assumes 4 standard rewards per run. Please Do NOT include results from "Double-Up" Adwarps. Double-Up results are not random and will skew results. Follow 2B -> 3C to get 4 rewards

Item	Units	/ unit	Runs/Drop
Mission tested: Cytherian Highway [edit]
By: middlehead, Treasigh & Joker41NAM Date(s): Mar 2017 – Jan 2024 Runs: 65 Cost/Run: 18
Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★	36>> Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★ 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 2,700 runs or so.	32.5Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Writing PADD (TNG) ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 24.81 — 47.1>>	1.8
Super Rare Alcohol ★★★★	9>> Super Rare Alcohol ★★★★ Average (mean) runs per drop: 8 Based on test averages, to get one more drop, you may need to do another: 5 runs in 50 percent of cases (median) 17 runs in 10 percent of cases 33 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 32 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 700,000 runs or so.	130.0Statistical Strength: Very unreliable Range of average cost per Super Rare Alcohol ★★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 78.49 — 378.23>>	7.2
Rare Microconnector ★★★	22>> Rare Microconnector ★★★ 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) 7 runs in 10 percent of cases 14 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 13 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 20,000 runs or so.	53.2Statistical Strength: Somewhat unreliable Range of average cost per Rare Microconnector ★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 37.75 — 89.95>>	3
Uncommon Expansion Module ★★	58>> Uncommon Expansion Module ★★ 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) 3 runs in 10 percent of cases 5 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 4 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 400 runs or so.	20.2Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Expansion Module ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 16.37 — 26.26>>	1.1
Common Spices ★	135>> Common Spices ★ 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 14 runs or so.	8.7Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Common Spices ★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 7.74 — 9.84>>	0.5
Average cost per unit assumes 4 standard rewards per run. Please Do NOT include results from "Double-Up" Adwarps. Double-Up results are not random and will skew results.

Other Rewards

Currency Rewards
Capt XP	1st-Run Repeat	573 23	820 30	963 33
Crew XP		52	80	150
Training XP	Warp 1 Warp 10	? ?	? ?	? ?
Credits	regular Warp 1	600 ?	900 ?	1350 ?

Notes

Third option on third node requires an Android or Cyberneticist, Android has also the bonus. Lt. Commander Data, Holodeck 3 Dr. Brahms, or Commander Maddox can pass Elite, Detective Data, Dr. Soong, Lore, The Professor, or The One, Lore can pass Epic.
High level versions of CMO Crusher, Dr Crusher, Bashir, Julian Bashir, and Tempted Data, are all able to pass the Cyberneticist node on normal difficulty due to their hidden skill proficiency.

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