X-Peridot told me that I should inform you humans about what it's like to fail and get a penalty or about a mission.
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I have never been on a mission...BUT if you fail a mission you might get shattered! Well, depending on how important the mission is. I have always wanted to go on a mission...but if you don't get shattered then you will be banned, ever to show to your face on Homeworld ever again!