Mission:Abused and Scorned Tho' We May Be - Finale: The Only Sure Reliance

Finale: The Only Sure Reliance

Briefing

Mistress Nadia has set up the meeting between Dr. Helix and the Forlorn, and I would like you to attend it, Character. The Hetman has been growing nervous of late, and I must stay here to figure out why. I fear that he would do anything to trump an alliance between the Compound and the Forlorn, not to mention reforging the bond we once shared with the Carnival of Light. I will need such allies if I am to secure my title of Palatine and be fully recognized as the leader of my people.

• If you move against him first, he'll appear the victim.

I am not suggesting a confrontation of violence, my friend, only the Hetman's acceptance of the Monarch's last command.

Unnecessary Solicitation

We haven't solidified my Throne yet. There is much to be done.

Mission Objective(s)

Map: FW_IOM_THEOVERTHROW

Something's gone horribly wrong here, you can sense it.

• Solidify the Palatine's Rule
  • Speak with Demetrios
  • Rescue Mistress Nadia
  • Rescue Noble Savage (optional)
  • Rescue Dr. Helix
  • Stop the Hetman
  • Rescue Anna Palatine
  • 2 Carnival prisoners to rescue (optional)
  • Stop the Hetman

The Palatine has won the Throne of the Compound, but at great cost. The Hetman, who was following orders from the more fanatical side of the Resistance, sought to destroy Anna and all her allies.

Enemies

Resistance

Notable NPCs

• Demitrios Vasilikos (Forlorn Boss) (Neutral)
• Nadia (Carnival of Light Boss) (Non-Escort hostage)
• Hat Trick (The Resistance Lieutenant) (Guarding Nadia)
• Noble Savage (Forlorn Elite Boss) (Combat Ally)
• Dr. Helix (Non-Escort hostage)
• Paperback (The Resistance Lieutenant) (Guarding Dr. Helix)
• Kill Team Leader (The Resistance Boss)
• Candlestick (Carnival of Light Lieutenant) (Combat Ally)
• 'Brella (The Resistance Lieutenant) (Guarding Candlestick)
• Brickwall (The Resistance Lieutenant) (Guarding Candlestick)
• Carnival Attendent (Carnival of Light Minion) (Combat Ally)
• Icicle (The Resistance Lieutenant) (Guarding Attendant)
• Hangnail (The Resistance Lieutenant) (Guarding Attendant)
• Anna Palatine (Hostage)
• Stairwell (The Resistance Lieutenant) (Guarding Anna)
• The Hetman (The Resistance Lieutenant) (Guarding Anna)

Demetrios Vasilikos

Briefing

Character, they *cough* were waiting for us..! The Hetman *cough* is under orders to prevent Dr. Helix from delivering the Genetic Resequencer..!

• Under whose orders?

From Calvin Scott, of course..! When I took the Forlorn to First Ward, that lunatic branded us as traitors to his Resistance! That's why the Hetman had his troops open those gates, so the Ghouls would do the dirty work for him and save the Resistance some face!

• Get up and let's put a stop to all of this.

I fear that I am dying.

You must rescue the others. Mistress Nadia and Dr. Helix.

I believe *cough* Noble Savage is still in here somewhere, as well. Try to help him, too. The leadership of the Forlorn will be in his hands after I pass.

• I'll get Dr. Helix and come back for you. Just hold on, Demitrios.

Demetrios doesn't answer. His wounds have claimed him at last.

Mistress Nadia Dialogue

Before Combat: You really don't want to do this, children.

Combat Start: Character! Over here, boy / girl!

Once Freed: Character, the loas protect you.

Noble Savage Dialogue

When Found: I'LL KILL ALL OF THEM!
Finding the leader: YOU KILLED DEMETRIOS!

Dr. Helix Dialogue

Before Combat:

Dr. Helix: The Resistance are using these people! You should be ashamed!

Combat Start:

Paperback: For the Hetman! The Compound will be ours!

Dr. Helix: Your sins are being visited upon you now!

Once Freed: We'll talk again after you and the Palatine have settled this!

Kill Team Leader dialogue

Combat Start: You've got no idea what you're up against!

50% Health: You were too late to save that Ghoul and you'll be too late to save your Palatine!

25% Health: You've...you've been played.

Kill Team Leader

Briefing

You've been played for a fool, Character. My kill team? Guess what? We were just part of a much larger plan--

• --orchestrated by the Hetman. Give me the details. Now.

Why not? You'll be too late to stop it anyway. As soon as you left the Compound, the Hetman declared martial law. That Shepherd witch and those Carnival freaks are going to be executed, along with anyone that sides with them.

• That's not going to happen.

Yeah...

...yeah, I expect it will.

The Kill Team Leader expires from his injuries.

• (Take the fight to the Hetman)

	A Sudden and Decisive Action
	During your battle with the Kill Team Leader, he boasted that the Hetman wasn't just cleaning house at the meeting spot, but at the Compound as well! That means anyone the Hetman sees as an enemy is going to be lined up and shot... including the Palatine and the Carnival prisoners. You've got to get back to the Compound and stop him!

Candlestick Dialogue

Before Combat:

Candlestick: It's okay, girlie, you aren't going to shoot me.

Combat Start:

Brickwall: 'Brella, we've got company!

Candlestick: I knew ya wouldn't, see, I'm psychic!

Attendant Dialogue

Before Combat:

Carnival Attendant: He / She is coming for you.

Combat Start:

Hangnail: Look out! She's free!

Icicle: Shut it, sparkles, he / she wouldn't dare.

Anna and The Hetman

Before Combat:

Anna Palatine: This is treason, Hetman!

Anna Palatine: I won't stand for it!

Combat Start:

The Hetman: There he / she is! He's / She's the one who brought all this down on us! Kill him / her!

Resistance Fighter: Sheppie's got a fight in 'er!

First Blood:

The Hetman: You think you could just waltz in and take over, hmmm?

75% Health:

The Hetman: First you make my friend crazy, then you put this little charlatan in charge!

50% Health:

The Hetman: You want me to follow HER? Never. She's a Carnival witch and I will not suffer under their yoke or any other!

25% Health:

The Hetman: You forced my hand! ALL OF YOU!

Upon Defeat:

The Hetman: Heh... I just... wanted... to be free... and now I am...

Anna Palatine: How dare you?!

Once Freed:

Anna Palatine: I knew you would come!

Ambush! After freeing Anna, a wave of the Resistance will ambush. Stop Character!

Debriefing

You warned me not to move against the Hetman first, Character, and lives were lost because I did so unknowingly. I had no idea that he was taking orders from his Resistance leaders beyond First Ward, or that my efforts to ally with the Forlorn would push his hand to such...

...such madness. In a way, he was as conflicted and haunted as the Monarch.

These errors are my own to live with. You should know, however, that for the passing of Demetrios, and to strengthen the bond between the Compound and the Forlorn, I have made Noble Savage my new Hetman. Go to him, Character. Just as I do, he sees you as the protector of First Ward, and would have your counsel.

Shall I inform Noble you are coming?