Mission: Overgrown Caves/Walkthrough

This mission is only available to players who have completed Tier 3 of the Romulan Reputation System.

During the mission the player may choose to download up to three New Romulus Research from the Dewan figurines scattered throughout the map.

Map


This mission is given by the Romulan Civilian that stands near the transporter in the Paehhos Crater.

Walkthrough
After accepting the mission, the player begins the Caves Instance (the location of which is marked on the New Romulus mini-map).

After walking a little bit further into the Caves the player will enter the first chamber, which contains a number of Romulan scientists. The player speaks to their leader.


 * Romulan Science Team Leader:

The player moves out and scans the artifacts as they go. The location of each artifact is included in the map at the top of this page. Dewan arthropods will occasionally attack, but they're not tough enough to pose a serious threat.

The third chamber will be blocked off by a Tholian forcefield. After disabling it, the player enters the room and scans two device near the door.


 * Science officer:

The player will encounter two EV-suit clad Tholians (an Ensign and a Lieutenant) guarding the captive scientist. After defeating them the player frees the captive.


 * Captive scientist:

He will then run off to safety. As the player presses forward, the Tholian Captain will send a transmission through the base.


 * Tholian Captain:

The player examines a Tholian console at the bend of the corridor.


 * Science officer:

The next room will contain a large number of Tholian troops, including two Commanders. This is a difficult battle, but fortunately the respawn point is right outside.

After defeating the Tholians, the player can examine a console in the room.


 * Science officer:

And after examining a strange plant...


 * Science officer:

There is also a large artifact in the room, a Dewan tablet. Scanning it will give the player a Last Days of the Dewans chapter accolade.

The player will move on. At the next bend, they can scan another unusual plant.


 * Science officer:

The player will enter the final room, which contains a relatively small group of Tholians. After they are defeated, a second group containing two Commanders will beam in and eventually the formidable Tholian Captain's group will spawn.

After defeating the last group, the player has to shut down the portal in the back of the room. After they do so, the player's science officer will make an observation.


 * Science officer:

The mission is now over. If the player has in progress, they can review a secret recording by scanning one of the transporter's console stations.

You can also scan one of the Tholian lab stations if you wish.


 * Science officer:

You can exit the caves at your leisure.


 * Romulan Civilian:

This mission has a 20 hour cooldown.