Problems of the Present
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The Sword of Kahless has been found and taken. The Empire is out for blood! Find out who took the Sword and why before the cultural festival devolves into a bloodbath.
Details
Problems of the Present is a Hybrid Event beginning 12:00 PM EST (17:00 UTC) Thursday, December 16th, 2021 to 12:00 PM EST (17:00 UTC) on Monday, December 20th, 2021.
The first phase functions as a Faction Event, with players completing shuttle missions for the Ferengi Alliance, Klingon Empire and Section 31.
The second phase is in the form of a Galaxy Event.
This event offers a Special Pack that has a guaranteed drop of event featured crew if you spend 650 
on the 10-pack pull.
Problems of the Present is the third of 4 events in the Cultural Figure Mega Event Spread Throughout the Stars
FEATURED Crew
Featured crew give the largest bonuses to faction missions and event recipes.
BONUS Crew
All characters below give a lesser bonus to faction missions and event recipes.
- Crew with the Cultural Figure trait
Event Rewards
There are 4 sets of rewards given in the event.
- Solo Ranked Rewards which are given at the end of the event based on your rank in the overall event. These are the top-tier prizes.
- Solo Threshold Rewards which are acquired at each level of displayed Victory Points
. - Community (Threshold) Rewards can be obtained by communal Victory Points .
- Squadron (Ranked) Rewards which are given at the end of the event based on your squadron's rank in the overall event.
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Phase 1, Faction Missions
Problems of the Present Phase 1 ran from Thursday, December 16th, 2021 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC) to Saturday, December 18th, 2021 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC).
Problems of the Present Faction Missions
Phase 2, Galaxy Missions
Problems of the Present Phase 2 ran from Saturday, December 18th 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC) to Monday, December 20th, 2021 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC).
| Title | Skills | Bonus Traits | Input | Output |
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| Mysteries of the Shroud | Return the Shroud of Kahless to the Empire. |    Mysteries
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| Dark Corners Scour black markets for the Sword or its components. |
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Inspiring, Starfleet (both) |
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 Riot Gear
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 OR
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Human, Starfleet (both) |
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 Hazard Suit
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Civilian, Survivalist (both) |
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 Simple Tools
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| Keep Your Eyes Sharp Put out a call to all outposts to search for the Sword. |
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Brutal, Politician (both) |
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 Monitoring Device
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AND
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Politician, Veteran (both) |
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 Cover Identity
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| Preserving the Past Prepare methods to preserve the Sword once recovered. |
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Bajoran, Gardener (both) |  Mythological Stories
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Vedek, Survivalist (both) |
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 Strikeforce Research
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AND
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Federation, Communicator (both) |
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 Rations
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| Replicators Seek out those who previously peddled fake Shrouds. |
OR
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Spiritual, Vedek (both) |
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 Portable Shelter
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Kelpien, Telekinetic (both) |
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 Criminal Database
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Veteran, Duelist (both) |
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 Colonial Insignia
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| Starting Points Track the last known coordinates of the Sword. |
OR
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Telekinetic, Survivalist (both) |  Weapon Crafting
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AND
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Cultural Figure, Bajoran (both) |
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 Stasis Box
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Telekinetic, Civilian (both) |
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 Economic Stimulus
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| Tracking Chatter Tune into open comm channels and listen for clues. |
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Federation, Inspiring (both) |
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 Andorian Supplies
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Resourceful, Communicator (both) |
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 Music Theory
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OR
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Survivalist, Cultural Figure (both) |
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 Psychological Profiling
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| The Usual Suspects Compile a list of Klingon enemies who might want the Sword. |
OR
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Brutal, Klingon (both) |
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 Ethical Subroutine
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Klingon, Duelist (both) |  Meditation Techniques
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AND
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Kelpien, Survivalist (both) |
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 Preservation Protocols
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Storyline
Announcement
The Sword of Kahless has been located and taken. The Empire is out for blood! In desperation, Sahil turns to you and your crew to find and recover the Sword, as well as to prevent any further conflicts. [1]
Prologue
- Lieutenant Sahil: "Captain, thank you for answering my hail! I'm afraid we have a crisis on our hands. The Sword of Kahless, once thought lost, has been located. However, the same veiled communication boasting they found it also says they're taking it."
- K'mpec: "It is an absolute disgrace! The Sword of Kahless is a holy artifact. To think some weakling is out there brandishing it as if they have any idea of its true value!"
- Vedek Bareil Antos: "Captain, as you can see, this is going to require some delicacy. We're counting on you to find out what happened as quickly and as quietly as you can."
Intermission
- Vedek Bareil Antos: "Captain, thank you for all of your hard work so far. The care you've taken in searching for the Sword of Kahless is greatly appreciated."
- Su'kal: "But there are many bat'leths out there, right? Is this 'Sword' truly so valuable?"
- K'mpec: "Clearly you know nothing of the Sword or its legends. Plucked from the head of Kahless himself and forged in the lava of Kri'Stak, it certainly has more value than some Kelpian upstart!"
- Choice A:
- Captain: "The Sword is an important symbol that might unite the Klingon Empire."
- Su'kal: "A Sword with the power to unite an Empire? It sounds almost miraculous. And certainly counterintuitive to what a sword would normally do. How fascinating."
- Choice B:
- Captain: "The mythology around the Sword is more important than the item itself."
- Vedek Bareil Antos: "An interesting thought, though I don't necessarily agree. Some artifacts may be mere symbols, but having that tangible connection to one's heritage can be affirming in a way few other things can be."
- Choice C:
- Captain: "The Sword is merely a bat'leth built up over centuries."
- K'mpec: "And you're merely a Federation lackey, hiding behind a uniform and an insignia. You understand very little if you think the Sword of Kahless can be boiled down in such a crass manner."
- Lieutenant Sahil: "Regardless of the various opinions on the Sword, Captain, I think it's important for us to retrieve it. I believe it's dangerous if left in the wrong hands. I'm counting on you to find it as quickly as possible."
Epilogue
- Vedek Bareil Antos : "Captain, thank you for your efforts. Based on the information you've brought us, it would seem the Sword has found its way into the hands of the Terran Empire!"
- Su'kal: "...but he used the same sword to slay Molor AND harvest his father's fields?"
- K'mpec: "AND carve a statue of his beloved. You have much to learn of Klingon history, young man. Perhaps once the Captain here successfully retrieves the Sword, you will have the opportunity to see it firsthand!"