This is adapted from the Victory By Any Means: With a Purpose rules supplement, from the Minor Objectives section. The assignment of tasks is perceived a bit different from the self-generated missions, in that the number of objectives rolled are applied to a local command which controls all Starfleet vessels within its area of operations. That command must then attempt to complete those objectives in the time provided with the vessel assets it has on hand, while also dealing with the issues of transit times, maintenance and repairs (as well as other objectives).
Determine a Sector's (or other division) new objectives
Each sector has the potential of receiving new orders related to its assigned area of operations. Each month, roll 1d6 to determine how many new orders arrive.
| Table: New Orders (1d6)
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| Roll
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# of New orders
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| 1
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New new orders
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| 2-3
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one new order
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| 4-5
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two new orders
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| 6
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three new orders
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- Note: this may be need to be modified, when there are more ships to be utilized
Determine objective types
Each individual order received is categorized as a type of objective (1d6). The,, on the appropriate Objective table, roll 1d20 to determine the Mission Objective.
| Table: Objective Type (1d6)
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| Roll
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Objective Type (1d6)
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System
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| 2
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Personnel
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| 3
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Stellar
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| 4
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Cargo
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| 5
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Object
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| 6
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Reroll
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System Objectives
| Table: System Objectives (1d20)
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| Roll
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Mission Objective (1d6)
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| 1
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Science Institution
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| 2
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Military Base
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| 3
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Supply Depot
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| 4
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Refinery
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| 5
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Industrial Site
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| 6
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Technological Center
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| 7
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University
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| 8
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Spaceport
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| 9
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Cargo Station
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| 10
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Scientific Site
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| 11
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Xenoarchaeological Site
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| 12
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Religion Location
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| 13
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Agricultural Installation
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| 14
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Mining Operation
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| 15
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Rare Material Extraction Zone
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| 16
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Seat of Government
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| 17
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Prison
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| 18
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Factory
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| 19
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Commerce Center
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| 20
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Reroll
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Personnel Objectives
| Table: Personmel Objectives (1d20)
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| Roll
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Mission Objective (1d6)
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Reroll
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Stellar Objectives
| Table: Stellar Objectives (1d20)
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| Roll
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Mission Objective (1d6)
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Reroll
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Cargo Objectives
| Table: Cargo Objectives (1d20)
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| Roll
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Mission Objective (1d6)
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Reroll
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Object Objectives
| Table: Object Objectives (1d20)
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| Roll
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Mission Objective (1d6)
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Reroll
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Determine Mission Specifics
Scientific Installation
| Roll
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Mission Details (1d6)
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Within (turns)
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Location
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Length (turns)
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| 1
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Minor Assist: This facility is in need of assistance and requires the use of a vessel with high grade sensors.
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2d6+1
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random friendly populated system
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1d6+1
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| 2
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Assist: This facility is in need of assistance and requires the use of a scout or vessel with a similar exploration capability.
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2d6+1
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random friendly populated system
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1d6+1
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| 3
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Major Assist: This facility is in need of assistance and requires the use of a Scout (or vessel with a similar exploration capability) and a larger ship tasked with exploration.
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2d6+1
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random friendly populated system
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1d10
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| 4
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Establish: The need for a new scientific institution is evident. A force of 1d3 starships and 1d3 transport vessels is needed.
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2d6+2
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random friendly populated system
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1d10
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| 5
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Relief Mission: A problem has occurred and the institution has need of emergency supplies. A transport vessel must visit your highest populated system to pick up these supplies, which must then be delivered to the target location. The supplies are considered to occupy the entire convoy until they are delivered.
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immediate
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random friendly populated system
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2d6+2
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| 6
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Rescue: Something has gone horribly wrong and a rescue mission is required right away. Two transport vessels or 4 larger starships are required. A separate transport vessel will be needed to save relevant research (secondary objective).
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immediate
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random friendly populated system
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1d3+1
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Military Base
| Roll
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Mission Details (1d6)
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Within (turns)
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Location
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Length
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| 1
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Weapons Delivery: This base needs a fresh shipment of weapons by a transport ship, which need to be delivered promptly. The supplies originate from a different, randomly determined friendly system.
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10
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random friendly populated system
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delivery only
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| 2
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Security Risk: The base commander believes there are problems within the base and a security breach may be imminent. An investigation by an external command must be launched against this system to find and expose the problem.
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1d6+2
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random friendly populated system
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1
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| 3
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Infiltrate: We have been ordered to deploy a team of marines to a distant installation. We need at least 1 Marine battalion to complete the mission. The delivery of 50 Security personnel or 25 Marines as an advance will give us an additional 2 turns to deliver the battalion.
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2d6+2
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random enemy/neutral populated system
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TBD
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| 4
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Destroy: We need to target and destroy a hidden military installation. This must be done from orbit using at least a destroyer or larger vessel.
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4d6+2
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enemy populated system
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1d4 days
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| 5
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Construct: One transport with priority cargo must be moved from the most populated system to this new location.
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10
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random friendly populated system
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1d6+4
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| 6
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Strategic Planning Conference: Everyone has been called in for the big meeting with the brass from back home. Two of our largest ships are required to attend this event.
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1d6+2
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random friendly populated system
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1d8 days
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Objective
| Roll
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Mission Details (1d6)
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Within (turns)
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Location
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Length
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Objective
| Roll
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Mission Details (1d6)
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Within (turns)
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Location
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Length
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