Now and Then is a 10-part story mission chain in Star Trek Fleet Command that follows the crew of the USS Enterprise after they slip out of their own timeline. You pick it up in the Sufiday system and chase spatial anomalies across neutral and Independent space, fighting Romulans and Klingons along the way. The standout reward is TOS James T. Kirk: the chain hands out 10 of his officer shards across Parts 4 and 10, on top of base resources, Recruit Tokens, refined materials, and Speed Ups. Worth completing for the Kirk shards alone if you are in the level 25–26 range.
Now and Then at a glance
| Part | Warp to complete | Headline reward |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | 18 | 235,000 Parsteel |
| Part 2 | 18 | 150 Premium Recruit Token, 9 Latinum |
| Part 3 | 15 | Uncommon refined crystal and gas |
| Part 4 | 1 | 4 TOS James T. Kirk shards, Relocation Token |
| Part 5 | 18 | 721,000 Parsteel |
| Part 6 | 18 | 165,000 Tritanium |
| Part 7 | 12 | 522,000 Parsteel |
| Part 8 | 18 | Refined materials, Recruit Tokens (varies by choice) |
| Part 9 | 22 | 36,000 Dilithium |
| Part 10 | 24 | 6 TOS James T. Kirk shards |
Each part unlocks the next as you finish it. The warp figures are the distance to complete the part, so keep a ship with enough range ready, especially for Parts 9 and 10.
Now and Then Part 1
The chain opens with a report of another spatial anomaly. Warp 18 to complete.
- Investigate the potential anomaly in Sufiday.
- Move closer to the Romulan fleet in Sufiday.
- Defeat the Romulan Centurion in Sufiday (strength around 44,300).
- Report the incident to Starfleet on Starbase 74 in Gemet.
Rewards: 235,000 Parsteel, 35,000 Tritanium, 7,000 Dilithium.
Now and Then Part 2
Return to Sufiday with the USS Enterprise. Warp 18 to complete.
- Rendezvous with the USS Enterprise in Gemet.
- Accompany the USS Enterprise to Sufiday.
- Defeat 12 hostiles in Sufiday.
- Defeat the Romulan Centurion in Sufiday (strength around 43,800).
- Check the last known location of the USS Enterprise in Sufiday.
Rewards: 100 Recruit Token, 150 Premium Recruit Token, 9 Latinum.
Now and Then Part 3
Track down the Enterprise crew. Warp 15 to complete.
- Follow the warp trail of the USS Enterprise from Kepler-018.
- Continue tracking the USS Enterprise to Fastolf.
- Defeat the Romulan pursuer in Fastolf (strength around 45,000).
- Catch up with the USS Enterprise in Azha.
- Establish contact with the USS Enterprise in Azha.
Rewards: 6 uncommon (3★) refined crystal, 6 uncommon (3★) refined gas.
Now and Then Part 4
Earn the trust of the Enterprise crew. Only warp 1 to complete, so this part is quick to reach. Have 150,000 Tritanium and 35,000 Dilithium ready before you start, since two objectives ask you to donate them.
- Defeat 15 hostiles in Azha.
- Return to your Station.
- Donate 150,000 Tritanium to repair the USS Enterprise’s hull.
- Donate 35,000 Dilithium to restore the Enterprise’s warp drive.
Rewards: 4 TOS James T. Kirk shards, 1 Relocation Token, 400 Ultra Recruit Token, 1 one-day Peace Shield.
Now and Then Part 5
Introduce the Enterprise crew to this timeline’s Starfleet. Warp 18 to complete.
- Escort the Enterprise crew to Starbase 74 in Gemet.
- Flee from Starfleet to Sorenle.
- Return to your Station.
- Move your Station.
Rewards: 721,000 Parsteel, 22,000 Dilithium, 2 one-day Speed Ups.
Now and Then Part 6
Help the Enterprise crew win Starfleet’s trust. Warp 18 to complete. This is the most combat-heavy part, with three named Klingon fights.
- Accompany the USS Enterprise to Helvetios.
- Defeat the first Klingon Warrior in Helvetios (strength around 54,600).
- Defeat the second Klingon Warrior in Helvetios (strength around 54,000).
- Help the Starfleet agent escape the Klingons in Labac.
- Defeat the Klingon Hunter in Labac (strength around 55,500).
- Ensure the agent’s safe return to Starbase 74 in Gemet.
Rewards: 165,000 Tritanium, 5 one-hour Speed Ups.
Now and Then Part 7
Scan the wider galaxy for more anomalies. Warp 12 to complete.
- Accompany the USS Enterprise to Midnight.
- Perform long-range scans from within Midnight.
- Defeat 20 hostiles of level 19 or higher.
- Return to your Station.
Rewards: 522,000 Parsteel, 77,000 Tritanium, 7 three-hour Speed Ups.
Now and Then Part 8
Investigate Romulan involvement in the anomalies. Warp 18 to complete. Part-way through, the mission asks “Whose plan should we follow?” and splits into two paths with different objectives and rewards.
- Approach the borders of Romulan space in V’varia.
Kirk’s path
- Enter Sufiday.
- Defeat 12 hostiles of level 24 or higher.
- Approach the site of the anomaly in Sufiday.
Kirk’s path rewards: 6 uncommon (3★) refined gas, 6 uncommon (3★) refined crystal, 400 Ultra Recruit Token.
Spock’s path
- Enter Sufiday.
- Defeat the Romulan Subcommander in Sufiday (strength around 54,000).
- Get closer to the anomaly in Sufiday.
Spock’s path rewards: 5 uncommon (3★) refined ore, 5 uncommon (3★) refined crystal, 600 Premium Recruit Token.
Now and Then Part 9
Answer a distress signal from Independent space. Warp 22 to complete, the longest reach so far. Stock 200,000 Tritanium before you start, since the final objective asks you to donate it.
- Investigate the distress signal in Talmir-86.
- Defeat 12 hostiles of level 26 or higher.
- Return to your Station.
- Donate 200,000 Tritanium to repair the shuttle’s hull.
Rewards: 36,000 Dilithium, 33 fifteen-minute Repair Speed Ups.
Now and Then Part 10
Respond to distress signals from Ambit to close out the chain. Warp 24 to complete, the farthest part.
- Investigate the anomaly in Ambit.
- Check for survivors around Farrona in Ambit.
- Defeat 12 hostiles in Ambit.
- Help the survivors find medical aid on Gawot in Eisenhorn.
- Return to your Station.
Rewards: 6 TOS James T. Kirk shards, 26,000 Officer XP, 600 Ultra Recruit Token, 2 one-day Speed Ups.
Tips for completing Now and Then
Keep a well-ranged ship ready, since the warp to complete climbs from 1 up to 24 by Part 10, and Parts 9 and 10 push you deep into Independent space. The chain leans on your combat crew for the named fights: Romulan Centurions around 44,000 strength in Parts 1 and 2, a Romulan pursuer near 45,000 in Part 3, and three Klingons in the 54,000–55,500 range in Part 6, so bring a hostile-hunting crew tuned for level 24–26 targets. Two parts ask for large donations, 150,000 Tritanium and 35,000 Dilithium in Part 4 and 200,000 Tritanium in Part 9, so stockpile those first. Most systems here (Sufiday, Gemet, Azha, Helvetios) come up more than once, so running the chain in one sitting saves travel.
Are the Now and Then rewards worth it?
Yes, if you are in the level 25–26 window. The 10 TOS James T. Kirk shards across Parts 4 and 10 are the reason to run this chain, since they go toward unlocking or ranking up a strong early officer. On top of that you collect roughly 1.5 million Parsteel, several hundred thousand Tritanium and Dilithium, a Relocation Token, and a stack of Recruit and Ultra Recruit Tokens. The donation costs in Parts 4 and 9 are the only real speed bump.
