diff --git a/data/missions/test/test.json b/data/missions/test/test.json
index 10b06f0..d09f980 100644
--- a/data/missions/test/test.json
+++ b/data/missions/test/test.json
@@ -7,5 +7,13 @@
 	"player" : {
 		"type" : "Nymph",
 		"side" : "SIDE_CSN"
-	}
+	},
+	"triggers" : [
+		{
+			"type" : "TRIGGER_TIME",
+			"targetName" : "TIME",
+			"targetValue" : 10,
+			"action" : "TA_COMPLETE_MISSION"
+		}
+	]
 }
diff --git a/makefile b/makefile
index 415be9d..c6e149d 100644
--- a/makefile
+++ b/makefile
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ OBJS += objectives.o options.o
 OBJS += player.o
 OBJS += radar.o
 OBJS += save.o sound.o starfield.o starSystems.o stats.o
-OBJS += testMission.o textures.o text.o title.o transition.o
+OBJS += testMission.o textures.o text.o title.o transition.o triggers.o
 OBJS += util.o
 OBJS += widgets.o
 
diff --git a/src/battle/battle.c b/src/battle/battle.c
index 02497f6..1d6a0cb 100644
--- a/src/battle/battle.c
+++ b/src/battle/battle.c
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ void initBattle(void)
 	battle.fighterTail = &battle.fighterHead;
 	battle.effectTail = &battle.effectHead;
 	battle.objectiveTail = &battle.objectiveHead;
+	battle.triggerTail = &battle.triggerHead;
 	
 	app.delegate.logic = &logic;
 	app.delegate.draw = &draw;
@@ -138,6 +139,12 @@ static void doBattle(void)
 			}
 		}
 	}
+	
+	battle.stats[STAT_TIME]++;
+	if (battle.stats[STAT_TIME] % FPS == 0)
+	{
+		checkTrigger("TIME", TRIGGER_TIME);
+	}
 }
 
 static void draw(void)
@@ -293,7 +300,8 @@ static void postBattle(void)
 {
 	int i;
 	
-	for (i = 0 ; i < STAT_MAX ; i++)
+	/* we don't want to count the time when adding up stats */
+	for (i = 0 ; i < STAT_TIME ; i++)
 	{
 		game.stats[i] += battle.stats[i];
 	}
@@ -311,6 +319,7 @@ void destroyBattle(void)
 	Bullet *b;
 	Effect *e;
 	Objective *o;
+	Trigger *t;
 	
 	while (battle.fighterHead.next)
 	{
@@ -343,4 +352,12 @@ void destroyBattle(void)
 		free(o);
 	}
 	battle.objectiveTail = &battle.objectiveHead;
+	
+	while (battle.triggerHead.next)
+	{
+		t = battle.triggerHead.next;
+		battle.triggerHead.next = t->next;
+		free(t);
+	}
+	battle.triggerTail = &battle.triggerHead;
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/battle.h b/src/battle/battle.h
index 808d065..a1cbaa8 100644
--- a/src/battle/battle.h
+++ b/src/battle/battle.h
@@ -48,7 +48,6 @@ extern void initGalacticMap(void);
 extern void drawWidgets(char *groupName);
 extern void selectWidget(const char *name, const char *group);
 extern Widget *getWidget(const char *name, const char *group);
-extern void drawText(int x, int y, int size, int align, SDL_Color c, const char *format, ...);
 extern void doWidgets(void);
 extern void loadMission(char *filename);
 extern void resetHud(void);
@@ -61,10 +60,9 @@ extern void scrollBackground(float x, float y);
 extern void initOptions(void (*returnFromOptions)(void));
 extern void drawOptions(void);
 extern void playSound(int id);
-extern void initPlayer(void);
+extern void checkTrigger(char *name, int type);
 
 extern App app;
 extern Battle battle;
-extern Colors colors;
 extern Fighter *player;
 extern Game game;
diff --git a/src/battle/fighters.c b/src/battle/fighters.c
index 9a683b9..3a1934c 100644
--- a/src/battle/fighters.c
+++ b/src/battle/fighters.c
@@ -290,6 +290,8 @@ void doFighters(void)
 				updateObjective(f->name, TT_DESTROY);
 				
 				updateCondition(f->name, TT_DESTROY);
+				
+				checkTrigger(f->name, TRIGGER_KILLS);
 			}
 			
 			if (f == battle.fighterTail)
diff --git a/src/battle/fighters.h b/src/battle/fighters.h
index 151157c..eea1839 100644
--- a/src/battle/fighters.h
+++ b/src/battle/fighters.h
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ extern void updateObjective(char *name, int type);
 extern void updateCondition(char *name, int type);
 extern Fighter *getFighterDef(char *name);
 extern void addHudMessage(SDL_Color c, char *format, ...);
+extern void checkTrigger(char *name, int type);
 
 extern App app;
 extern Battle battle;
diff --git a/src/battle/objectives.c b/src/battle/objectives.c
index bc7ff82..c02a006 100644
--- a/src/battle/objectives.c
+++ b/src/battle/objectives.c
@@ -60,10 +60,7 @@ void doObjectives(void)
 	{
 		if (battle.numObjectivesTotal > 0 && battle.numObjectivesComplete == battle.numObjectivesTotal)
 		{
-			battle.status = MS_COMPLETE;
-			battle.missionFinishedTimer = FPS;
-			
-			game.stats[STAT_MISSIONS_COMPLETED]++;
+			completeMission();
 			
 			completeConditions();
 			
@@ -72,8 +69,7 @@ void doObjectives(void)
 		
 		if (objectiveFailed)
 		{
-			battle.status = MS_FAILED;
-			battle.missionFinishedTimer = FPS;
+			failMission();
 			
 			failIncompleteObjectives();
 		}
diff --git a/src/battle/objectives.h b/src/battle/objectives.h
index bc8252f..4688adf 100644
--- a/src/battle/objectives.h
+++ b/src/battle/objectives.h
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307, USA.
 
 extern void updateChallenges(void);
 extern void addHudMessage(SDL_Color c, char *format, ...);
+extern void completeMission(void);
+extern void failMission(void);
 
 extern Battle battle;
 extern Colors colors;
diff --git a/src/battle/triggers.c b/src/battle/triggers.c
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b083eae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/battle/triggers.c
@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+/*
+Copyright (C) 2015 Parallel Realities
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
+modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
+as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
+of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
+
+See the GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
+Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307, USA.
+
+*/
+
+#include "triggers.h"
+
+static int conditionMet(Trigger *trigger);
+static void fireTrigger(Trigger *trigger);
+
+void checkTrigger(char *name, int type)
+{
+	Trigger *trigger;
+	
+	for (trigger = battle.triggerHead.next ; trigger != NULL ; trigger = trigger->next)
+	{
+		if (trigger->type == type && strcmp(trigger->targetName, name) == 0 && conditionMet(trigger))
+		{
+			fireTrigger(trigger);
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+static int conditionMet(Trigger *trigger)
+{
+	switch (trigger->type)
+	{
+		case TRIGGER_TIME:
+			return trigger->targetValue == battle.stats[STAT_TIME] / FPS;
+			
+		case TRIGGER_KILLS:
+			return trigger->targetValue == battle.stats[STAT_ENEMIES_KILLED];
+	}
+	
+	return 0;
+}
+
+static void fireTrigger(Trigger *trigger)
+{
+	switch (trigger->action)
+	{
+		case TA_COMPLETE_MISSION:
+			addHudMessage(colors.green, "Mission Complete!");
+			completeMission();
+			break;
+		
+		case TA_FAIL_MISSION:
+			addHudMessage(colors.red, "Mission Failed!");
+			failMission();
+			break;
+	}
+}
diff --git a/src/battle/triggers.h b/src/battle/triggers.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a513f65
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/battle/triggers.h
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+/*
+Copyright (C) 2015 Parallel Realities
+
+This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
+modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
+as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2
+of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
+
+This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
+but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
+MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
+
+See the GNU General Public License for more details.
+
+You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
+along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software
+Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307, USA.
+
+*/
+
+#include "SDL2/SDL.h"
+
+#include "../defs.h"
+#include "../structs.h"
+
+extern void completeMission(void);
+extern void failMission(void);
+extern void addHudMessage(SDL_Color c, char *format, ...);
+
+extern Battle battle;
+extern Colors colors;
diff --git a/src/defs.h b/src/defs.h
index 31f15ac..8a285cd 100644
--- a/src/defs.h
+++ b/src/defs.h
@@ -143,6 +143,18 @@ enum
 	TT_DISABLE
 };
 
+enum
+{
+	TRIGGER_TIME,
+	TRIGGER_KILLS
+};
+
+enum
+{
+	TA_COMPLETE_MISSION,
+	TA_FAIL_MISSION
+};
+
 enum
 {
 	MS_START,
diff --git a/src/galaxy/galacticMap.h b/src/galaxy/galacticMap.h
index 5ab9f4f..1e9388a 100644
--- a/src/galaxy/galacticMap.h
+++ b/src/galaxy/galacticMap.h
@@ -64,7 +64,6 @@ extern void playSound(int id);
 extern void blitRotated(SDL_Texture *texture, int x, int y, int angle);
 extern void initStatsDisplay(void);
 extern void handleStatsKB(void);
-extern Mission *getMission(char *filename);
 extern void updateStarSystemMissions(void);
 
 extern App app;
diff --git a/src/galaxy/mission.c b/src/galaxy/mission.c
index b357596..53f7fdb 100644
--- a/src/galaxy/mission.c
+++ b/src/galaxy/mission.c
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307, USA.
 #include "mission.h"
 
 static void loadObjectives(cJSON *node);
+static void loadTriggers(cJSON *node);
 static void loadPlayer(cJSON *node);
 static void loadFighters(cJSON *node);
 static void loadFighterGroups(cJSON *node);
@@ -48,6 +49,8 @@ void loadMission(char *filename)
 	battle.planet.y = rand() % SCREEN_HEIGHT - rand() % SCREEN_HEIGHT;
 	
 	loadObjectives(cJSON_GetObjectItem(root, "objectives"));
+	
+	loadTriggers(cJSON_GetObjectItem(root, "triggers"));
 		
 	loadPlayer(cJSON_GetObjectItem(root, "player"));
 	
@@ -80,6 +83,20 @@ void loadMission(char *filename)
 	playMusic(music);
 }
 
+void completeMission(void)
+{
+	battle.status = MS_COMPLETE;
+	battle.missionFinishedTimer = FPS;
+	
+	game.stats[STAT_MISSIONS_COMPLETED]++;
+}
+
+void failMission(void)
+{
+	battle.status = MS_FAILED;
+	battle.missionFinishedTimer = FPS;
+}
+
 static void loadObjectives(cJSON *node)
 {
 	Objective *o;
@@ -92,6 +109,8 @@ static void loadObjectives(cJSON *node)
 		{
 			o = malloc(sizeof(Objective));
 			memset(o, 0, sizeof(Objective));
+			battle.objectiveTail->next = o;
+			battle.objectiveTail = o;
 			
 			STRNCPY(o->description, cJSON_GetObjectItem(node, "description")->valuestring, MAX_DESCRIPTION_LENGTH);
 			STRNCPY(o->targetName, cJSON_GetObjectItem(node, "targetName")->valuestring, MAX_NAME_LENGTH);
@@ -108,8 +127,30 @@ static void loadObjectives(cJSON *node)
 				o->isOptional = cJSON_GetObjectItem(node, "isOptional")->valueint;
 			}
 			
-			battle.objectiveTail->next = o;
-			battle.objectiveTail = o;
+			node = node->next;
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+static void loadTriggers(cJSON *node)
+{
+	Trigger *t;
+	
+	if (node)
+	{
+		node = node->child;
+		
+		while (node)
+		{
+			t = malloc(sizeof(Trigger));
+			memset(t, 0, sizeof(Trigger));
+			battle.triggerTail->next = t;
+			battle.triggerTail = t;
+			
+			t->type = lookup(cJSON_GetObjectItem(node, "type")->valuestring);
+			STRNCPY(t->targetName, cJSON_GetObjectItem(node, "targetName")->valuestring, MAX_NAME_LENGTH);
+			t->targetValue = cJSON_GetObjectItem(node, "targetValue")->valueint;
+			t->action = lookup(cJSON_GetObjectItem(node, "action")->valuestring);
 			
 			node = node->next;
 		}
diff --git a/src/galaxy/stats.h b/src/galaxy/stats.h
index 627f123..89dda61 100644
--- a/src/galaxy/stats.h
+++ b/src/galaxy/stats.h
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@ Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307, USA.
 
 #define MAX_STAT_ITEMS 9
 
-extern void selectWidget(const char *name, const char *group);
-extern Widget *getWidget(const char *name, const char *group);
 extern void drawWidgets(char *groupName);
 extern void drawText(int x, int y, int size, int align, SDL_Color c, const char *format, ...);
 extern void blit(SDL_Texture *texture, int x, int y, int centered);
diff --git a/src/main.h b/src/main.h
index a1f8145..71dffa7 100644
--- a/src/main.h
+++ b/src/main.h
@@ -27,7 +27,6 @@ Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307, USA.
 
 extern void cleanup(void);
 extern void initSDL(void);
-extern void initBattle(void);
 extern void initGameSystem(void);
 extern void initTitle(void);
 extern void loadTestMission(char *filename);
diff --git a/src/structs.h b/src/structs.h
index 6b024b3..88b6fc5 100644
--- a/src/structs.h
+++ b/src/structs.h
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ typedef struct Mission Mission;
 typedef struct Pulse Pulse;
 typedef struct Widget Widget;
 typedef struct HudMessage HudMessage;
+typedef struct Trigger Trigger;
 
 typedef struct {
 	float x;
@@ -174,6 +175,14 @@ struct Challenge {
 	Challenge *next;
 };
 
+struct Trigger {
+	int type;
+	char targetName[MAX_NAME_LENGTH];
+	int targetValue;
+	int action;
+	Trigger *next;
+};
+
 struct Mission {
 	char name[MAX_NAME_LENGTH];
 	char description[MAX_DESCRIPTION_LENGTH];
@@ -217,6 +226,7 @@ typedef struct {
 	Bullet bulletHead, *bulletTail;
 	Effect effectHead, *effectTail;
 	Objective objectiveHead, *objectiveTail;
+	Trigger triggerHead, *triggerTail;
 	unsigned int stats[STAT_MAX];
 } Battle;
 
diff --git a/src/system/load.h b/src/system/load.h
index a6d160c..19d1c77 100644
--- a/src/system/load.h
+++ b/src/system/load.h
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307, USA.
 #include "../json/cJSON.h"
 
 extern char *readFile(char *filename);
-extern StarSystem *getStarSystem(char *name);
 extern Mission *getMission(char *filename);
 extern Challenge *getChallenge(Mission *mission, int type);
 extern int lookup(char *lookup);
diff --git a/src/system/lookup.c b/src/system/lookup.c
index aed5e5c..2be68e3 100644
--- a/src/system/lookup.c
+++ b/src/system/lookup.c
@@ -91,6 +91,12 @@ void initLookups(void)
 	addLookup("STAT_PLAYER_KILLED", STAT_PLAYER_KILLED);
 	addLookup("STAT_DISABLED", STAT_DISABLED);
 	addLookup("STAT_TIME", STAT_TIME);
+	
+	addLookup("TRIGGER_TIME", TRIGGER_TIME);
+	addLookup("TRIGGER_KILLS", TRIGGER_KILLS);
+	
+	addLookup("TA_COMPLETE_MISSION", TA_COMPLETE_MISSION);
+	addLookup("TA_FAIL_MISSION", TA_FAIL_MISSION);
 }
 
 static void addLookup(char *name, long value)