The Sword Reforged

The Sword Reforged; [HE-M2]
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	Event; The Heart of the Empire
Mission; 2nd	Type; Away Team
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“	The Guardians tell me my sword was lost long ago. A pity, for I have never known its equal. I need a proper bat'leth to face my enemies in battle, not these frail, sharpened sticks my people call weapons. Together, we will forge a new blade to make our foes cower!	”
	~ Kahless the Unforgettable

The Sword Reforged is the second mission in the Hybrid Expedition Event The Heart of the Empire. It takes place on Qo'noS in the Qo'noS system.

Mission Walkthrough

	The Sword Reforged's Information	The Sword Reforged's Structure (Colors Info)
Introduction:	With the Sword of Kahless long since lost, Kahless wants to create another blade to wield against his would-be assassins.
Cost:	1 per run
Suggested Traits:	Civilian, Desperate, Brutal, Dahar Master, Cultural Figure, Klingon, Duelist, Prodigy, Innovator

Step	Choices	Skill Req	Other Req	Bonus Traits	Rare Reward
1. Hear Kahless's Tale	Extract Forging Specifications A.	Engineering 60 \| 205 \| 400	—	Civilian, Desperate Trait bonus for tired crew: (+?? \| +?? \| +??)(+?? \| +?? \| +??) No other traits provide a bonus.	Basic Victory Points Basic Victory Points Basic Victory Points
		[Character]⁠ questions Kahless about the forging of the first bat'leth, and ends up with clear schematics for forging one.
		[Character]⁠ tries to gather specifics of how Kahless once forged his sword, but the story is full of more myth than fact.
2. Gather Materials	Purify Ore from Meteorite A.	Engineering 60 \| 205 \| 400	—	Brutal, Desperate Trait bonus for tired crew: (+?? \| +?? \| +??)(+?? \| +?? \| +??) No other traits provide a bonus.	Basic Victory Points Basic Victory Points Basic Victory Points
		[Character]⁠ extracts ore from the heart of a fallen star, enough to forge the whole blade of a bat'leth.
		[Character]⁠ extracts only a few grams of ore from the meteorite. It must be mixed with lesser ore to make an entire blade.
	Haggle with Merchants B.	Diplomacy 60 \| 205 \| 400	—	Dahar Master, Cultural Figure Trait bonus for tired crew: (+?? \| +?? \| +??)(+?? \| +?? \| +??) No other traits provide a bonus.	Basic Victory Points Basic Victory Points Basic Victory Points
		[Character]⁠ is wise to the merchant's usual tricks, and manages to get the finest ore on Qo'noS for a fraction of the price.
		[Character]⁠ gets a bargain on ore for the blade only to realize it was low-quality ore being passed off as high-quality.
3. Prepare to Face the Forge	Meditate on the Slopes of Kri'stak A.	Command 60 \| 205 \| 400	—	Klingon, Duelist Trait bonus for tired crew: (+?? \| +?? \| +??)(+?? \| +?? \| +??) No other traits provide a bonus.	No Rewards at this Node
		On the sweltering mountainside, [Character]⁠ readies both mind and body for the immense task ahead.
		[Character]⁠ cannot focus between the heat and the discomfort. The forge will take an even greater toll on [Character]⁠'s body.
4. Forge a New Bat'leth	Infuse Blade with Tritanium A.	Science 60 \| 205 \| 400	—	Prodigy, Innovator Trait bonus for tired crew: (+?? \| +?? \| +??)(+?? \| +?? \| +??) No other traits provide a bonus.	No Rewards at this Node
		[Character]⁠ carefully balances the elements within the tritanium alloy to give the blade an edge harder than rodinium.
		[Character]⁠ mixes up the ratio of elements within the tritanium alloy, leaving the blade unusually brittle.
	Adjust Heat to Temper Bat'leth B.	Engineering 60 \| 205 \| 400	—	Innovator, Klingon Trait bonus for tired crew: (+?? \| +?? \| +??)(+?? \| +?? \| +??) No other traits provide a bonus.	No Rewards at this Node
		[Character]⁠ adjusts the temperature with each new hammer-blow to the blade, keeping it hot as a warrior's temper.
		[Character]⁠ accidentally lowers the temperature a few degrees too far, and the blade begins warping as it cools!
5. Test Bat'leth's Edge	Wield New Bat'leth Against Kang A.	Command 60 \| 205 \| 400	—	Duelist, Dahar Master Trait bonus for tired crew: (+?? \| +?? \| +??)(+?? \| +?? \| +??) No other traits provide a bonus.	Basic Victory Points Basic Victory Points Basic Victory Points
		[Character]⁠ wields the new bat'leth as Kang strikes at it with all his might. The test ends when Kang's own bat'leth shatters!
		When [Character]⁠ crosses blades with Kang, the new bat'leth shatters after only two blows, splintering across the stony ground.
The away team has forged a bat'leth for the hands of Kahless himself, a deed worthy of song. It is a deadly, unbreakable blade, one that will protect its wielder and strike fear into those who face it. Perfect for fending off assassins...
All the blood, sweat, and tears the away team poured into the new bat'leth was not enough to keep it from breaking. Kahless has vowed that he will not face the assassins without a worthy blade in his hand, but time is running out...