Breakthrough is a five-part mission chain in Star Trek Fleet Command about a missing scientist, Rendiga Dabat, and the discovery she made before she vanished. Every part is recommended for level 25. It opens when you collect Captain Pike from the Enterprise at Risa, runs through Klingon and Orion space, then Rigel and Augment space before you bring Rendiga back to Risa. The furthest part needs warp 18. Along the way you earn four kinds of 3★ ship parts, 435,000 Parsteel and 10,000 Dilithium. It is a combat-heavy chain, and the fights stay small for the level.
Breakthrough at a glance
| Part | Recommended level | Warp to complete | Key reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Part 1 | 25 | 17 | 435,000 Parsteel, 110 3★ Battleship Parts |
| Breakthrough Part 2 | 25 | 18 | 64,000 Tritanium, 110 3★ Survey Parts |
| Breakthrough Part 3 | 25 | 10 | 8 3 Hour Speed Ups, 100 3★ Explorer Parts |
| Breakthrough Part 4 | 25 | 17 | 61,000 Officer XP, 120 3★ Interceptor Parts |
| Breakthrough Part 5 | 25 | 17 | 10,000 Dilithium |
Every part starts at warp 1, and finishing one part opens the next.
Breakthrough Part 1
You start by picking up Captain Pike so he can help track down the missing scientist, then cross into Klingon territory toward the outpost Joq.
- Collect Captain Pike from the Enterprise, in Risa.
- Enter Klingon Space, in K’amia.
- Defeat the Klingon Patrol Ship in K’amia (enemy strength about 44,970).
- Head for the Klingon Outpost Joq, in K’amia.
- Defeat 4 hostiles of level 25 or higher.
Warp to complete: 17. Rewards: 3,000 2★ Raw Ore, 435,000 Parsteel and 110 3★ Battleship Parts.
Breakthrough Part 2
The search continues through Klingon space and on into the territory of the Orion Syndicate. This part has the longest reach in the chain at warp 18.
- Travel to the Klingon trade world bo’Dagh, in Etaoin.
- Defeat the Klingon ship in K’amia (enemy strength about 43,849).
- Head to Orion Space, in Orion.
- Defeat 3 ships in the Orion system.
- Dock with the Trading Station in Orion.
Warp to complete: 18. Rewards: 3,000 2★ Raw Gas, 64,000 Tritanium and 110 3★ Survey Parts.
Breakthrough Part 3
The trail leads to the Rigel system, where you look for clues about where Rendiga Dabat might be hiding. Everything in this part happens in one system, and it has the shortest warp of the chain.
- Enter the Rigel system.
- Go to Rigel V.
- Defeat 3 hostiles in the Rigel system.
- Defeat the Bounty Hunter in Rigel (listed enemy strength about 143).
Warp to complete: 10. Rewards: 2,700 2★ Raw Crystal, 8 3 Hour Speed Ups and 100 3★ Explorer Parts.
Breakthrough Part 4
After dealing with the Orions at Rigel, you follow the lead into Augment space to find Rendiga.
- Search Rigel V, in Rigel.
- Defeat 3 hostiles in the Rigel system.
- Enter Augment space, in Lydan.
- Defeat 3 hostiles in the Lydan system.
Warp to complete: 17. Rewards: 3,200 2★ Raw Ore, 61,000 Officer XP and 120 3★ Interceptor Parts.
Breakthrough Part 5
The final part takes you through the Lydan system to reach Rendiga and bring her back to the Enterprise.
- Make contact with the Augment on Lydan.
- Approach the planet Huwop, in Lydan.
- Defeat 5 hostiles in the Lydan system.
- Collect Rendiga, in Lydan.
- Take Rendiga to the Enterprise, in Risa.
Warp to complete: 17. Rewards: 10,000 Dilithium, 6 30 Minute Repair Speed Ups and 100 Ship XP.
Tips for completing Breakthrough
Plan for warp 17 to 18 on four of the five parts. Part 3 is the exception at warp 10, because it never leaves Rigel. A ship that can make warp 18 covers the whole chain.
Each part has at least one fight, and most of them are hostile counts rather than named targets: 4 hostiles of level 25 or higher in Part 1, 3 ships in Orion, 3 hostiles twice in Rigel, 3 in Lydan and then 5 more in Lydan for the finale. The two named Klingon ships in Parts 1 and 2 are listed at about 44,000 to 45,000 strength, which makes them the biggest single fights here. Repair between parts so you are not starting a batch of hostiles damaged.
Part 5 ends back at Risa, so the last leg is a long return trip from Lydan. The chain rewards come from ship parts for four different hull types (Battleship, Survey, Explorer and Interceptor), which is useful if you run more than one ship class. Other missions sorted by level are on the STFC mission guide.
Are the Breakthrough rewards worth it?
For a level 25 commander, yes. The 435,000 Parsteel from Part 1 is the biggest single payout, and the chain adds 440 3★ ship parts spread across four hull types, 64,000 Tritanium, 61,000 Officer XP and 10,000 Dilithium. The fights are modest, and the main cost is the travel at warp 17 to 18. The 100 Ship XP at the end is small, so treat Part 5 as the step that closes the story and pays out the Dilithium.
