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==== {{UL|Mission Name}} ====
 
==== {{UL|Mission Name}} ====
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{{EdNote|note=Note that the briefing in this mission is not directly obtained through interaction with the contact.}}
 
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'''Briefing'''
 
'''Briefing'''
  
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{{missing}}
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The lovely Ms. Kayumanis has agreed to assemble your allies aboard the U.S.S. Mitscher. They await your pleasure, {{Character}}.
  
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* {{green|Agree to do something!}}
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* {{green|I'll head out to them, then.}}
  
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{{missing}}
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{{darkorange|Socrates smiles broadly at you.}}
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To think that the searching is finally over... and soon, we will have possession of enough power to establish dominion over the world! Truly, you are an inspiration to me, {{Character}}. I am glad that the Warriors are able to call you 'ally'.
  
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
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A good leader knows when to wait, {{Character}}, but... if I may be so bold, I do not think this is one of those times. We are closer than ever to finding Pandora's Box, but we do not have it yet. Time is still of the essence.
  
 
{{Mission Objective
 
{{Mission Objective
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|Entrance=Your sub met up with the Mitscher surprisingly close to the Isles. Lastri must be planning something already.
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|Entrance={{missing}}
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|Primary=Establish a Plan of Action
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|Primary={{missing}}
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|Secondary=Talk to Lastri
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|Secondary={{missing}}
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|Additional=** Leave the USS Mitscher
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|Additional=** {{missing}}
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** Take the Flyer to downtown Talos.
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|Completion={{missing}}
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** Cause as much destruction as possible (optional)
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|Map={{missing}}}}
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** 3 Heracles units to destroy
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** Defeat Penelope Yin
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|Completion=You've taken down Penelope Yin and drawn the attention of your rivals toward your actions in Talos Island.
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|Map=IOM_TALOS_ATTACK}}
  
 
'''Enemies'''
 
'''Enemies'''
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* {{missing}}
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* {{Enemy Paragon Police}}
  
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
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* {{missing}}
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* [[Captain Castillo]] ([[Sky Raiders]] Archvillain, Ally)
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* [[Lieutenant Harriman]] ([[Sky Raiders]] [[Sky Raiders#Wing Raider]] Boss, Ally)
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* [[James Harvan]] (Oxford Professor, Civilian)
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* [[Lastri Kayumanis]] (The Cottus Consortium, Civilian)
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* [[Luminary]] (The Cottus Consortium, Civilian)
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* [[Odysseus]] ([[Warriors]] Boss, Ally)
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* [[Twinshot]] ([[Warriors]] Boss, Ally)
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{{Mission Briefing
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|Contact=James Harvan
 +
|Type=Briefing
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|Text={{darkorange|Harvan's eyes are wide, as he repeatedly attempts to suppress a grin.}}
 +
 
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We are on the verge of an amazing breakthrough, {{Character}}. I have to say, I never imagined I would come this close to finding Pandora's Box... especially not this early in my career! Hah-ha!
 +
 
 +
Oh, I'm so excited. I can't wait to rub this in Dr. Bell's face. Can you ''believe'' that she had the temerity to claim that Pandora's Box was actually a jar? It boggles the mind what kinds of intellectual gymnastics were required to reach that sort of conclusion. Why, just a few years ago I was working on a site in Macedonia...
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 +
{{darkorange|Harvan seems to be lost in his own ramblings.}}
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*{{green|Leave}}}}
 +
 
 +
{{Mission Briefing
 +
|Contact=Odysseus
 +
|Type=Briefing
 +
|Text= Oni Kingyo. Fantastic work on the Box's location. Harvan's proved to be quite the asset, hasn't he?
 +
 
 +
*{{green|So far, yes. Thanks for the referral.}}
 +
 
 +
Well, that's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.
 +
 
 +
{{darkorange|Odysseus leans in close, and begins to speak under his breath.}}
 +
 
 +
There's something about his story that doesn't quite add up, {{Character}}. Harvan's well-known in his field, but his father is a mystery to me.
 +
 
 +
I did some digging, but what I've found has been sparse at best. I uncovered some official stuff - birth certificate, records of his time at Oxford, things like that. But beyond those, there's nothing. No mentions of an Isaiah Harvan in any trade publications or published works, no photos, no wedding announcements... {{Character}}, I couldn't even find an obituary for the guy.
 +
 
 +
*{{green|So, what's your theory?}}
 +
 
 +
I don't know, {{Character}}. All I know is that something about Harvan doesn't add up. If his father's work was as groundbreaking as he claims, you'd think there would be some written evidence of that.
 +
 
 +
Look, he sent you into that office to find out what happened to his father, right? He said it was related to his disappearance? So, did you find anything related to Isaiah Harvan while you were there?
 +
 
 +
* {{green|Well... no.}}
 +
 
 +
Yeah. I didn't think so.
 +
 
 +
Harvan's useful, and he's gotten us this far. I'm just saying... we need to keep an eye on him. There's more to him than he's letting on, and I don't like it.
 +
 
 +
* {{green|Noted. Thanks for the warning.}}}}
 +
 
 +
{{Mission Briefing
 +
|Contact=Lieutenant Harriman
 +
|Type=Briefing
 +
|Text={{darkorange|Lieutenant Harriman nods to you respectfully, then turns his attention back to his duties.}}
 +
 
 +
* {{green|Leave}}}}
 +
 
 +
{{Mission Briefing
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|Contact=Captain Castillo
 +
|Type=Briefing
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|Text={{Character}}! I am most pleased that you and I will once again be side by side on the field of battle! Our combined capabilities will become truly magnificent, yes?
 +
 
 +
* {{green|Looking forward to it, Castillo.}}}}
 +
 
 +
{{Mission Briefing
 +
|Contact=Lastri Kayumanis
 +
|Type=Briefing
 +
|Text=Good to see you again, sir. Doctor Harvan has given me the gist of your findings.
 +
 
 +
I believe that we currently have an information advantage over Arachnos, and any other parties interested in Pandora's Box. If we're going to press that advantage, immediate action must be taken.
 +
 
 +
* {{green|What did you have in mind?}}
 +
 
 +
Our primary goal is to enter Zigursky prison, and to acquire Pandora's Box. However, there are secondary considerations that must be taken into account. Zigursky is well-fortified, and any overt actions in Brickstown would immediately tip off our rivals that there is something of interest in that area.
 +
 
 +
Furthermore, there are organizations, such as Longbow or the Freedom Phalanx, that have significantly easier access to the facility than we do. If an armed intrusion into Zigursky became prolonged, local authorities would have the chance to bypass Zigursky's security and beat us to the Box.
 +
 
 +
For these reasons, I recommend against a frontal assault. However...
 +
 
 +
{{darkorange|Lastri smiles, tapping her notebook with her pen.}}
 +
 
 +
There are other ways of gaining access to a prison.
 +
 
 +
* {{green|What, exactly, are you suggesting?}}
 +
 
 +
A diversionary attack. We focus our efforts on a location we know is unrelated to Pandora's Box. If that location is also within Paragon City limits, we achieve two aims at once: we divert the attention of our rivals, while also establishing you as a high-profile threat in Paragon.
 +
 
 +
If you were then to... 'turn yourself in...'
 +
 
 +
* {{green|I like it. How do we proceed?}}
 +
 
 +
Preparations have already been made, sir. My employer has offered his assistance in bypassing the War Walls around Talos Island, and I've made sure the local PPD branch has been tipped off. They're prepared for an incursion.
 +
 
 +
We'll need to hit them hard, and cause as much destruction as we can. If you can break their strongest lines of defense, it should prompt a more serious response.
 +
 
 +
I suggest that a small force, consisting of you, Captain Castillo, and Mr. Hill would be appropriate. It's already well-known that you're working together to find Pandora's Box, and all three of you are individually powerful enough to warrant incarceration in Zigursky.
 +
 
 +
* {{green|What about Mako? Have we gotten a response from him?}}
 +
 
 +
Captain Mako is maintaining his post, for now. He has neither confirmed nor denied his interest in becoming a part of your organization. However...
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{{darkorange|Lastri tries, and fails, to suppress a grin.}}
 +
 
 +
He did send us a token of his... 'goodwill'.
 +
 
 +
* {{green|And what would that be?}}
 +
 
 +
I'm sure you'll want to see for yourself, sir. We picked it up on our way here... you'll find it on the outer deck.
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 +
* {{green|Okay... I guess I'll go check it out, then.}}}}
  
 
{{NPC Text
 
{{NPC Text
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|title={{missing}}
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|title="Stolen" Flyer
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|text={{missing}}}}
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|text= 
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'''Lastri Kayumanis''': I hope you like it, sir. I've already had it swept for any sort of surveillance devices or traps. It appears to be clean.<br />
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'''Lastri Kayumanis''': Official Arachnos records report that this vehicle was 'stolen' shortly after leaving the production line. Captain Mako sends his regards.
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&nbsp;}}
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{{NPC Text
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|title=Luminary
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|text='''Luminary''': {{Character}}, you are in violation of 173 local, state, and federal ordinances. I am placing you under arrest.}}
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{{NPC Text
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|title=Assault Unit 626
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|text=&nbsp;
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''before combat''<br />
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'''Assault Unit 626''': Energy anomaly detected. Initiating search pattern.<br />
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''combat start''<br />
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'''Assault Unit 626''': Threat detected. Initiating assault protocol.
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&nbsp;}}
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{{NPC Text
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|title=Local Heroic Attention
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|text=&nbsp;
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''before combat''<br />
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'''Lastri Kayumanis''': Sir, you appear to be drawing some attention. Local Hero forces have been dispatched, and are converging on your location.
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'''combat start''<br />
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'''Lastri Kayumanis''': Sir, another local Hero is approaching your location. Please be on guard.<br />
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'''Twinshot''': You chose the wrong party to crash, bucko!
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&nbsp;}}
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{{NPC Text
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|title=Tactical Unit 778
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|text=&nbsp;
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''before combat''<br />
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'''Assault Unit 626''':  Area under high alert. All weapon systems armed.
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''combat start''<br />
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'''Tactical Unit 778''': {{Character}} targeted. Engaging...
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&nbsp;}}
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{{NPC Text
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|title=Grym
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|text=&nbsp;
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''before combat''<br />
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'''Grym''': This land is under my protection, {{Character}}. I cannot allow you to continue.
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&nbsp;}}
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{{NPC Text
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|title=Support Unit 195
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|text=&nbsp;
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''before combat''<br />
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'''Support Unit 195''': Patrol Pattern Delta complete. Initiating Patrol Pattern Echo.
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''combat start''<br />
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'''Support Unit 195''': Blacklisted target confirmed. Contacting FBSA, please wait...
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&nbsp;}}
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{{NPC Text
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|title=Disproductive Endeavors
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|text=&nbps;
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''beform combat''<br />
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'''Lastri Kayumanis''': Sir, another Hero is incoming... honestly, the response time on this is somewhat disappointing. It's clear that the Talos authorities do not know who they're dealing with.
 +
 
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'''Dillo''': Your endeavors appear most disproductive! *hoorgb*
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&nbsp;}}
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{{NPC Text
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|title=Stall Tactic
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|text=&nbps;
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''before combat''<br />
 +
'''Lastri Kayumanis''': Sir, the Mitscher is picking up transmissions from the Freedom Phalanx headquarters. They've sent Ms. Yin to stall your attack.
 +
'''Lastri Kayumanis''': If you were to defeat her, I believe we will have created enough of a distraction to depart.
 +
 
 +
''combat start''<br />
 +
'''Penelope Yin''': So much mindless destruction... why?<br />
 +
'''Penelope Yin''': I can sense you, {{Character}}. You're the cause of all this!
 +
 
 +
''75% health''<br />
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'''Penelope Yin''': You... you're here for Pandora's Box. You know where it is, don't you?
 +
 
 +
''50% health''<br />
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'''Penelope Yin''': You're coming with me, {{Character}}. You have information that the Freedom Phalanx needs.
 +
 
 +
''25% health''<br />
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'''Penelope Yin''': This... this is not going as I'd planned...
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''defeated''<br />
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'''Penelope Yin''': Can't... let you...
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&nbsp;}}
  
 
{{Cutscene
 
{{Cutscene

Revision as of 05:45, 16 November 2012

Mission Name

Briefing 

The lovely Ms. Kayumanis has agreed to assemble your allies aboard the U.S.S. Mitscher. They await your pleasure, Character.
  • I'll head out to them, then.

Socrates smiles broadly at you.

To think that the searching is finally over... and soon, we will have possession of enough power to establish dominion over the world! Truly, you are an inspiration to me, Character. I am glad that the Warriors are able to call you 'ally'.

Unnecessary Solicitation

A good leader knows when to wait, Character, but... if I may be so bold, I do not think this is one of those times. We are closer than ever to finding Pandora's Box, but we do not have it yet. Time is still of the essence.

Mission Objective(s)

Map: IOM_TALOS_ATTACK

Your sub met up with the Mitscher surprisingly close to the Isles. Lastri must be planning something already.

  • Establish a Plan of Action
    • Talk to Lastri
    • Leave the USS Mitscher
    • Take the Flyer to downtown Talos.
    • Cause as much destruction as possible (optional)
    • 3 Heracles units to destroy
    • Defeat Penelope Yin

You've taken down Penelope Yin and drawn the attention of your rivals toward your actions in Talos Island.

Enemies

Notable NPCs

Briefing

Harvan's eyes are wide, as he repeatedly attempts to suppress a grin.

We are on the verge of an amazing breakthrough, Character. I have to say, I never imagined I would come this close to finding Pandora's Box... especially not this early in my career! Hah-ha!

Oh, I'm so excited. I can't wait to rub this in Dr. Bell's face. Can you believe that she had the temerity to claim that Pandora's Box was actually a jar? It boggles the mind what kinds of intellectual gymnastics were required to reach that sort of conclusion. Why, just a few years ago I was working on a site in Macedonia...

Harvan seems to be lost in his own ramblings.

  • Leave


Briefing

Oni Kingyo. Fantastic work on the Box's location. Harvan's proved to be quite the asset, hasn't he?

  • So far, yes. Thanks for the referral.

Well, that's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.

Odysseus leans in close, and begins to speak under his breath.

There's something about his story that doesn't quite add up, Character. Harvan's well-known in his field, but his father is a mystery to me.

I did some digging, but what I've found has been sparse at best. I uncovered some official stuff - birth certificate, records of his time at Oxford, things like that. But beyond those, there's nothing. No mentions of an Isaiah Harvan in any trade publications or published works, no photos, no wedding announcements... Character, I couldn't even find an obituary for the guy.

  • So, what's your theory?

I don't know, Character. All I know is that something about Harvan doesn't add up. If his father's work was as groundbreaking as he claims, you'd think there would be some written evidence of that.

Look, he sent you into that office to find out what happened to his father, right? He said it was related to his disappearance? So, did you find anything related to Isaiah Harvan while you were there?

  • Well... no.

Yeah. I didn't think so.

Harvan's useful, and he's gotten us this far. I'm just saying... we need to keep an eye on him. There's more to him than he's letting on, and I don't like it.

  • Noted. Thanks for the warning.


Briefing

Lieutenant Harriman nods to you respectfully, then turns his attention back to his duties.

  • Leave


Briefing

Character! I am most pleased that you and I will once again be side by side on the field of battle! Our combined capabilities will become truly magnificent, yes?

  • Looking forward to it, Castillo.


Briefing

Good to see you again, sir. Doctor Harvan has given me the gist of your findings.

I believe that we currently have an information advantage over Arachnos, and any other parties interested in Pandora's Box. If we're going to press that advantage, immediate action must be taken.

  • What did you have in mind?

Our primary goal is to enter Zigursky prison, and to acquire Pandora's Box. However, there are secondary considerations that must be taken into account. Zigursky is well-fortified, and any overt actions in Brickstown would immediately tip off our rivals that there is something of interest in that area.

Furthermore, there are organizations, such as Longbow or the Freedom Phalanx, that have significantly easier access to the facility than we do. If an armed intrusion into Zigursky became prolonged, local authorities would have the chance to bypass Zigursky's security and beat us to the Box.

For these reasons, I recommend against a frontal assault. However...

Lastri smiles, tapping her notebook with her pen.

There are other ways of gaining access to a prison.

  • What, exactly, are you suggesting?

A diversionary attack. We focus our efforts on a location we know is unrelated to Pandora's Box. If that location is also within Paragon City limits, we achieve two aims at once: we divert the attention of our rivals, while also establishing you as a high-profile threat in Paragon.

If you were then to... 'turn yourself in...'

  • I like it. How do we proceed?

Preparations have already been made, sir. My employer has offered his assistance in bypassing the War Walls around Talos Island, and I've made sure the local PPD branch has been tipped off. They're prepared for an incursion.

We'll need to hit them hard, and cause as much destruction as we can. If you can break their strongest lines of defense, it should prompt a more serious response.

I suggest that a small force, consisting of you, Captain Castillo, and Mr. Hill would be appropriate. It's already well-known that you're working together to find Pandora's Box, and all three of you are individually powerful enough to warrant incarceration in Zigursky.

  • What about Mako? Have we gotten a response from him?

Captain Mako is maintaining his post, for now. He has neither confirmed nor denied his interest in becoming a part of your organization. However...

Lastri tries, and fails, to suppress a grin.

He did send us a token of his... 'goodwill'.

  • And what would that be?

I'm sure you'll want to see for yourself, sir. We picked it up on our way here... you'll find it on the outer deck.

  • Okay... I guess I'll go check it out, then.


"Stolen" Flyer
Luminary
Assault Unit 626
Local Heroic Attention
Tactical Unit 778
Grym
Support Unit 195
Disproductive Endeavors
Stall Tactic
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