Support of the Empire is a Romulan-aligned story mission in Star Trek Fleet Command in which you establish a supply line from Romulus to Galorndon Core to strengthen the Suliban fleets. The game lists a recommended level of 1, it starts at warp 1, and it needs warp 39 to complete. You deal with the Tal Shiar on Terixos in Terix, track hostiles in Yadalla, defeat 8 hostiles of level 30 or higher, and pay a 1.5M Parsteel down payment. The reward is 3 3★ Rare Refined Ore and 27 3★ Uncommon Refined Ore.
Support of the Empire objectives
There are five objectives and no choice split:
- Arrange a deal with the Tal Shiar on Terixos. Location: Terix.
- Track the hostile ships in the Yadalla system. Location: Yadalla.
- Defeat 8 hostiles of level 30 or higher.
- Return to Operative Menra on Terixos. Location: Terix.
- Provide the Tal Shiar with a down payment of 1.5M Parsteel.
The mission starts and ends with the Tal Shiar on Terixos. In between, you track hostiles to Yadalla and clear eight of them. The hostile objective has no fixed location, so any level 30 or higher hostiles count. The Parsteel payment is the last step.
Where and what warp
No pickup system is listed. The mission starts at warp 1 and needs warp 39 to complete, across Terix and Yadalla.
The recommended level is 1. Level 30 hostiles, warp 39 and the 1.5M Parsteel payment are the real requirements.
Support of the Empire rewards
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| 3★ Rare Refined Ore | 3 |
| 3★ Uncommon Refined Ore | 27 |
The game data lists no follow-up mission unlocked by Support of the Empire.
How it compares with its sister mission
Support of the Empire and Focus Attack both follow For the Greater Good in the Suliban storyline. Current game data:
| Mission | Warp to complete | Main challenge | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| For the Greater Good | 32 | Remove Doasen from power (about 153,150) | 101,000 Dilithium, 250 Romulan Credits, 12,000 Romulan Points |
| Support of the Empire | 39 | 8 hostiles of level 30+, 1.5M Parsteel payment | 3 3★ Rare Refined Ore, 27 3★ Uncommon Refined Ore |
| Focus Attack | 39 | Andorian defender (about 296,419) | 2,790,000 Parsteel, 5 8 Hour Speed Ups, 280 Romulan Credits, 18,000 Romulan Points |
Both follow-ups need warp 39. Support of the Empire is the grind-and-pay option with no scripted fight, and it pays refined ore rather than resources or faction rewards. Focus Attack has a single hard fight and pays much more in raw resources.
Tips
Clear the eight hostiles wherever it suits you. The objective is not tied to Yadalla, so a spot you already farm for level 30 hostiles works just as well.
Have 1.5M Parsteel ready before you return to Terixos. The payment is the final step, straight after meeting Operative Menra.
Value the refined ore. Three Rare and 27 Uncommon 3★ Refined Ore is a useful batch for upgrades that ask for it, and it is harder to come by than raw Parsteel. Other missions sorted by level are on the mission guide.
