Smiles and Knives

Smiles and Knives [E4-M14B]
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	Episode; 4 - Hostile Takeover
Mission; 14th	Type; Away Team
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Smiles and Knives is the fourteenth mission in Episode 4, Hostile Takeover. It takes place on Volchok III in the Volchok system.

This mission is only available if you selected the Ferengi Traditionalist Victory. Otherwise you will run Putting the Free in Freedom for the Ferengi Alliance victory.

Mission Walkthrough

Smiles and Knives's Information

Smiles and Knives's Structure (Colors Info)

Introduction:

Brunt has asked you help him frame Rom for an attempt on his life during peace talks.
See that the plot succeeds.

	Screen Food for Poisons
Replace Security Checkpoint Rare Rewards: Common Physiostimulator ★ Rare Microconnector ★★★ Super Rare Synthesized Polymer ★★★★	Shadow Suspect Ferengi	Trigger Haywire Security Protocols Rare Rewards: Common Poisoned Drink ★ Basic Flux Coupler Super Rare Microconnector ★★★★	Frame Rom for Murder Rare Rewards: Basic Laser Scalpel Rare Opera ★★★ Uncommon Borg Exo-Plating ★★
	Pose as Decoy of Brunt	Sneak Assassin into Talks Requires: Changeling or Undercover Operative Rare Rewards: Ferengi D'Kora Marauder Schematic (x10) Uncommon Terran Sash ★★ Rare Q's Robes ★★★

Cost:

10 | 16 | 22

Suggested
Traits:

Saboteur, Jury Rigger, Crafty, Changeling

Notes:

To unlock this mission you must choose the Ferengi Traditionalists Victory in Episode 4.
One node requires an Undercover Operative with Security.

Step	Choices	Skill Req	Other Req	Bonus Traits	Rare Reward
1. Smuggle in Rigged Weapon	Replace Security Checkpoint A.	Command 120 \| 240 \| 544	—	No trait bonuses.	Common Physiostimulator ★ Rare Microconnector ★★★ Super Rare Synthesized Polymer ★★★★
		[Character]⁠ browbeats the security guards into manning the checkpoint, allowing only the rigged weapon through.
		[Character]⁠ is overwhelmed by the volume of "personal protection" hidden on the diplomats and lets some slip by.
2. Prevent Real Assassination	Screen Food for Poisons A.	Medicine 120 \| 240 \| 544	—	No trait bonuses.	No Rewards at this Node
		[Character]⁠ detects several meals that had been tampered with and disposes of them without incident.
		Choice Failure Message
	Shadow Suspect Ferengi B.	Command 120 \| 240 \| 544	—	No trait bonuses.	No Rewards at this Node
		[Character]⁠ is able to keep a close eye on any Ferengi who wander from the main conference, ensuring they behave.
		[Character]⁠ loses track of several Ferengi that leave the main conference. Whatever they're plotting goes unknown.
	Pose as Decoy of Brunt C.	Diplomacy 120 \| 240 \| 544	—	Changeling Trait bonus for tired crew: (+26 \| +46 \| +104)(+33 \| +58 \| +131) No other traits provide a bonus.	No Rewards at this Node
		[Character]⁠ helps create a convincing cover for the assassin that has no one looking twice.
		Choice Failure Message
3. Orchestrate Fake Assassination	Trigger Haywire Security Protocols A.	Engineering 120 \| 240 \| 544	—	Saboteur, Jury Rigger Trait bonus for tired crew: (+26 \| +46 \| +104)(+33 \| +58 \| +131) No other traits provide a bonus.	Common Poisoned Drink ★ Basic Flux Coupler Super Rare Microconnector ★★★★
		[Character]⁠ rewritten security protocol causes chaos, allowing the fake assassination to convince many.
		The distraction created by [Character]⁠ only barely obfuscates the fake assassination attempt. Many are suspicious.
	Sneak Assassin into Talks B.	Security 120 \| 240 \| 544	Choose 2.B or 2.C Changeling or Undercover Operative	Undercover Operative, Changeling Trait bonus for tired crew: (+26 \| +46 \| +104)(+33 \| +58 \| +131) No other traits provide a bonus.	Ferengi D'Kora Marauder Schematic (x10) Uncommon Terran Sash ★★ Rare Q's Robes ★★★
		[Character]⁠ helps create a convincing cover for the assassin that has no one looking twice.
		Choice Failure Message
4. Convince Attendees of Rom's Guilt	Frame Rom for Murder A.	Science 120 \| 240 \| 544	—	Writer, Crafty Trait bonus for tired crew: (+26 \| +46 \| +104)(+33 \| +58 \| +131) No other traits provide a bonus.	Basic Laser Scalpel Rare Opera ★★★ Uncommon Borg Exo-Plating ★★
		[Character]⁠ is able to falsify evidence that ties Brunt's fake assassin back to Rom.
		Choice Failure Message
We've succeeded in ensuring the safety of the attendees and throwing blame for the assassination attempt onto Rom. Now there's the matter of seeing to his arrest.
Mission Failed Message

Mission Rewards

Rare Rewards

Rare Opera ★★★
Rare Microconnector ★★★
Uncommon Terran Sash ★★
Basic Flux Coupler

Super Rare Microconnector ★★★★
Super Rare Synthesized Polymer ★★★★
Rare Q's Robes ★★★
Uncommon Borg Exo-Plating ★★

Standard Rewards

Rare Emitter Crystal ★★★
Uncommon Combadge (DS9) ★★
Uncommon Pattern Enhancer ★★
Uncommon Sensor ★★
Common Alcohol ★
Klingon K'Vort Bird-of-Prey Schematic (x2)

Super Rare Synthesized Polymer ★★★★
Rare Isolinear Chips ★★★
Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★
Common Clothing Pattern ★
Basic Casing

Super Rare Expansion Module ★★★★
Rare Clothing Pattern ★★★
Uncommon Incense ★★
Uncommon Clothing Pattern ★★

Drop Chance

Item	Units	/ unit	Runs/Drop
Mission tested: Smiles and Knives [edit]
By: Tygra Dax, Kesss, WaldoMag & Katoquro (+2 more) Date(s): June – October 2021 Runs: 100 Cost/Run: 10
Klingon K'Vort Bird-of-Prey Schematic (x2)	54>> Klingon K'Vort Bird-of-Prey Schematic Average (mean) runs per x2 drop: 4 Based on test averages, to get one more x2 drop, you may need to do another: 3 runs in 50 percent of cases (median) 9 runs in 10 percent of cases 17 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 16 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 1,400 runs or so.	18.5Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable Range of average cost per Klingon K'Vort Bird-of-Prey Schematic within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 13.54 — 29.29>>	1.9
Uncommon Combadge (DS9) ★★	11>> Uncommon Combadge (DS9) ★★ Average (mean) runs per drop: 10 Based on test averages, to get one more drop, you may need to do another: 7 runs in 50 percent of cases (median) 21 runs in 10 percent of cases 42 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 41 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 20,000 runs or so.	90.9Statistical Strength: Somewhat unreliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Combadge (DS9) ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 57.07 — 223.28>>	9.1
Uncommon Pattern Enhancer ★★	22>> Uncommon Pattern Enhancer ★★ 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 21 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 20 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 2,500 runs or so.	45.5Statistical Strength: Somewhat unreliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Pattern Enhancer ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 32.21 — 77.19>>	4.5
Rare Emitter Crystal ★★★	3>> Rare Emitter Crystal ★★★ Average (mean) runs per drop: 34 Based on test averages, to get one more drop, you may need to do another: 23 runs in 50 percent of cases (median) 77 runs in 10 percent of cases 153 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 152 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 1,000,000 runs or so.	333.3Statistical Strength: Nearly useless Range of average cost per Rare Emitter Crystal ★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 154.98 — Infinity>>	33.3
Uncommon Sensor ★★	15>> Uncommon Sensor ★★ Average (mean) runs per drop: 7 Based on test averages, to get one more drop, you may need to do another: 5 runs in 50 percent of cases (median) 15 runs in 10 percent of cases 30 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 29 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 8,000 runs or so.	66.7Statistical Strength: Somewhat unreliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Sensor ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 44.32 — 134.45>>	6.7
Common Alcohol ★	222>> Common Alcohol ★ 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 2.5 runs or so.	4.5Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Common Alcohol ★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 4.22 — 4.84>>	0.5
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.

Item	Units	/ unit	Runs/Drop
Mission tested: Smiles and Knives [edit]
By: WaldoMag & Iknamur Date(s): October 2016 - August 2017 Runs: 63 Cost/Run: 16
Super Rare Synthesized Polymer ★★★★	2>> Super Rare Synthesized Polymer ★★★★ Average (mean) runs per drop: 32 Based on test averages, to get one more drop, you may need to do another: 22 runs in 50 percent of cases (median) 73 runs in 10 percent of cases 145 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 144 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 840,000 runs or so.	504.0Statistical Strength: Nearly useless Range of average cost per Super Rare Synthesized Polymer ★★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 209.09 — Infinity>>	31.5
Rare Isolinear Chips ★★★	10>> Rare Isolinear Chips ★★★ Average (mean) runs per drop: 7 Based on test averages, to get one more drop, you may need to do another: 5 runs in 50 percent of cases (median) 15 runs in 10 percent of cases 29 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 28 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 6,800 runs or so.	100.8Statistical Strength: Somewhat unreliable Range of average cost per Rare Isolinear Chips ★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 62.33 — 263.28>>	6.3
Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★	43>> Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★ 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 85 runs or so.	23.4Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Optronic Circuit ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 18.48 — 32.06>>	1.5
Common Clothing Pattern ★	73>> Common 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 17 runs or so.	13.8Statistical Strength: Very reliable Range of average cost per Common Clothing Pattern ★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 11.66 — 16.92>>	0.9
Basic Casing	61>> Basic Casing 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) 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 30 runs or so.	16.5Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable Range of average cost per Basic Casing within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 13.64 — 20.95>>	1
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.

Item	Units	/ unit	Runs/Drop
Mission tested: Smiles and Knives [edit]
By: philsf Date(s): Oct 2019 – Oct 2019 Runs: 30 Cost/Run: 22
Super Rare Expansion Module ★★★★	4>> Super Rare Expansion Module ★★★★ 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) 17 runs in 10 percent of cases 34 runs in 1 percent of cases That is, 1 in 100 players may not see this item drop at all even after 33 runs. Also, a run dropping only this item is expected per 11,000 runs or so.	165.0Statistical Strength: Nearly useless Range of average cost per Super Rare Expansion Module ★★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 83.21 — 9706.79>>	7.5
Rare Clothing Pattern ★★★	17>> Rare Clothing Pattern ★★★ 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 150 runs or so.	38.8Statistical Strength: Somewhat unreliable Range of average cost per Rare Clothing Pattern ★★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 26.97 — 69.24>>	1.8
Uncommon Incense ★★	36>> Uncommon Incense ★★ 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 16 runs or so.	18.3Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Incense ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 14.55 — 24.76>>	0.8
Uncommon Clothing Pattern ★★	33>> Uncommon 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 20 runs or so.	20.0Statistical Strength: Fairly reliable Range of average cost per Uncommon Clothing Pattern ★★ within 2 standard deviations (~95.5% confidence): 15.64 — 27.72>>	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.

Other Rewards

Currency Rewards
Capt XP	1st-Run Repeat	748 29	# 33	# #
Crew XP		72	#	#
Training XP	Warp 1 Warp 10	160 ?	? ?	? ?
Credits	regular Warp 1	752 525	1200 ?	? ?

Notes

As of May 21, 2016, the following bugged nodes have been fixed:
- This mission is currently bugged as the Diplomacy Task for Node 2c is not accessible. Instead the Medicine node is duplicated.
- There is also a duplicate Security task for Node 3.

Smiles and Knives [E4-M14B]

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Episode 4 - Hostile Takeover
Mission 14th	Type Away Team
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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