SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence · Board game rules
How do you complete an objective and a conditional mission simultaneously?
Quick answer
Yes, you can complete both in the same turn by using a free action to complete the conditional mission after fulfilling its condition (e.g., via the objective’s task completion).
Details
Completing Objectives
Objectives in the solo game are completed by marking all their tasks. Once all tasks are marked, the objective is moved to the completed pile at the end of your turn [p.26 — Objectives]. Tasks are marked when their conditions are met (e.g., reaching 16 points, gaining data, etc.).
Conditional Missions
Conditional missions are kept face-up in front of you. You can complete them as a free action during your turn if their condition is met [p.15 — Conditional Missions]. This free action can be taken at any time during your turn, even after resolving your main action.
Simultaneous Completion
If completing an objective’s task (e.g., gaining points or data) fulfills the condition of a conditional mission, you can:
- Resolve the objective’s task during your main action or a prior free action.
- Use a free action to complete the conditional mission, as the condition is now met.
For example, if an objective requires reaching 9 publicity and you gain publicity via your main action, you can immediately use a free action to complete a conditional mission that requires 9 publicity.
Key Rules
- Free actions are flexible and can be interleaved with main actions [p.7 — Free Actions].
- Objectives and missions are resolved independently, as long as their conditions are met during your turn.
Watch out: Ensure the conditional mission’s condition is fully satisfied before using the free action. If the condition is only partially met, you cannot complete the mission yet.
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