Difference between revisions of "Mission:First to the Mill - Part Three: Imbalance of Power"

Briefing

As you approach, Detective Miller favors you with a friendly smirk.

Character! Good to see ya. What brings you to our fine precinct? Alien invasion? Rogue wizards? No, no, don't tell me... alien rogue wizards?

Funny. I need to get inside Zigurksy prison.

Detective Miller's smile fades slowly. He stares at you blankly for a moment.

That's... not exactly the kind of place that has visiting hours, Character. I'm authorized to grant FBSA-licensed Heroes access, but... what business have you got in there?

I have reason to believe that the structure of the prison has been compromised.

+++ Missing Information +++

I'm afraid that's not a question I can answer, Detective. It's sensitive information.

Detective Miller frowns at you suspiciously.

Well, alright then.

In most cases, there'd be procedures you'd need to go through in order to get approved, but I know you've been working with the Phalanx lately. If Positron thinks you're on the up-and-up, then who am I to judge, eh?

Still, you can't just walk right in. We've got procedures in place to prevent security breaches. Get your people together. I'll patch in to the Zig, set up a convoy for you. It'll get you there quick enough.

Thanks, Detective. I'm ready whenever you are. (Start Mission)

Briefing

Welcome to the Zig, Character. Please be advised that any direct interaction with inmates needs to be supervised by... huh...

Detective Miller looks around, his brow furrowed.

Well, now... that's a bit odd...

Doesn't security here seem a bit... light?

Briefing

Odysseus grins at you venemously.

Welcome, Character. I was wondering if you'd catch on. The way things were going, I thought we were going to reach Pandora's Box right under your noses, with you being none the wiser.

I guess you're just a bit smarter than we took you for.

Since when do you work with the Sky Raiders?

Odysseus shrugs nonchalantly.

Captain Castillo and I have a... mutual friend, let's just say. We're working together, for now, because we've discovered that we can accomplish more as a combined force than otherwise. That's all you need to know.

You know, Character, when you first arrived at Talos, I was worried. I thought that, given your reputation, our plan might have unraveled right there on the spot. But no, you played right into our hands. I'm still amazed that you never considered-

You're stalling, Odysseus. Why?

Odysseus breaks into a soft chuckle.

Oh, you are good. Still, I'm surprised you haven't noticed yet.

Zigursky is a special place, Character. Anyone stronger than your average street thug becomes significantly weaker in here. Fancy tech, magic spells, even higher-than-average strength and speed are... 'capped' while you're doing time.

And it doesn't discriminate. The moment you stepped through these walls, your powers have been slowly draining from you. And as you can see...

Odysseus gestures behind him.

We have the numbers advantage. So... how are you feeling, Character?

Hm. I don't feel any different, actually.

Doctor Harvan

I see.

Upon hearing Doctor Harvan's words, Odysseus begins to sweat profusely.

That's not... but...

You're bluffing! I don't buy it! You think we'd fall for something so crass, Character? You underestimate me!

Odysseus turns his attention to the gathered inmates behind him.

It's time, boys! Take them all down, but leave the old man alive! He might still be useful!

You're full of poor choices these days, Odysseus.

Sorry to ruin your ´master plan´, if you could call it that.

Oh, come now. There's no need to get snappy. We're on opposite sides of this conflict, certainly... and I'm sure we each have our own reasons for seeking out Pandora's Box. But I think we can all remain civil here, can't we? I can honestly say that I respect you, Character. You've got... conviction. A woman of your caliber, capable of taking whatever you want from those beneath you, and yet you still insist on fighting for-

You're stalling, Odysseus. Why?

Odysseus breaks into a soft chuckle.

Oh, you are good. Still, I'm surprised you haven't noticed yet.

Zigursky is a special place, Character. Anyone stronger than your average street thug becomes significantly weaker in here. Fancy tech, magic spells, even higher-than-average strength and speed are... 'capped' while you're doing time.

And it doesn't discriminate. The moment you stepped through these walls, your powers have been slowly draining from you. And as you can see...

Odysseus gestures behind him.

We have the numbers advantage. So... how are you feeling, Character?

Hm. I don't feel any different, actually.

Doctor Harvan

I see.

Upon hearing Doctor Harvan's words, Odysseus begins to sweat profusely.

That's not... but...

You're bluffing! I don't buy it! You think we'd fall for something so crass, Character? You underestimate me!

Odysseus turns his attention to the gathered inmates behind him.

It's time, boys! Take them all down, but leave the old man alive! He might still be useful!

You're full of poor choices these days, Odysseus.

Briefing

Harvan appears slightly paler than usual, after witnessing the carnage of the previous battle. He removes his hat, and rubs the top of his head nervously.

Well. That was... certainly interesting. I suppose it's those kinds of decisions that got them in here in the first place.

Please focus, Doctor. We're here for the Box.

Yes, yes, of course. Based on the blueprints you discovered, I would expect that Pandora's Box would be stored somewhere underneath the main facility. I doubt we'll find any direct or obvious access points, given that this may well have been the best-kept secret in the history of Paragon City.

I'll take a look around the area, see if I can line up the layouts with these blueprints. Er, that is...

Harvan glances around nervously.

If it's safe...

I've cleared the area, Doctor. It should be fine.