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Star Control II Hints
The Aqua Helix
1 of 11: This is the treasured object of the Thraddash.
2 of 11: You will find it in their sphere of influence.
3 of 11: It is as heavily guarded as their home planet.
4 of 11: You will need to either make friends with them or distract them.
5 of 11: If you defeat a lot of their ships, then they will respect you.
6 of 11: You could also tell them to fight with the Ur-Quan to prove themselves.
7 of 11: Or, get someone else to kill them.
8 of 11: Convince the Ilwrath to blast the crud out of them.