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Briefing

Hello! Tami Baker, at your service. What can I do for you today?

I'm Character. Mr. G said you were expecting me.

Oh! Yes, of course I was expecting you! Mr. G has told me ALL about you and the work you're doing, all about it! He's pretty confident that Mr. Sinclair will be blown away by all the work that you've done. Unfortunately, Mr. Sinclair is a very busy man; it will be some time until he receives these papers. But I'll make sure to get it to him right away!
If only he weren't pre-occupied with his own private matters and that of Powers Division, he could get to this sooner! All of Imperial is concerned about it, all of Imperial!

Who is this missing Powers Division?

His name's Eddie Polstra.
He was supposed to be our newest and best defense against those Resistance scum. But now he's just vanished - here one day, gone the next! Praetor Sinclair is trying to get an investigation going, but he's busy trying to run several other operations. We've heard rumors that someone is going around killing members of Powers Division, but Praetor Sinclair has ruled out that possibility for Eddie. It's an awful situation, just awful!
The people of the city are crying out for someone to save this poor member of Powers Division!

Eddie Polstra seems to have gotten in over his head. If Tami Baker's information is true, the people of Imperial City are concerned about Eddie's safety, including Praetor Sinclair. This could be the perfect time for you to swoop in and make a name for yourself in Imperial. Saving Eddie Polstra will open a lot of doors for you to gain more power and fame within Imperial; you might even be able to show up Praetor Sinclair! It would be best to speak with Mr. G and see what exactly he can do to help you with this assignment.
Thanks for the information, Tami. I'll be on my way.

Briefing

Character, good to see you're still alive. I didn't think the ghouls would best you, but you can never be too careful. What information do you have?

I'm on Eddie's trail, but I need some more help with his exact location.

Character, I've got the information you need, just the right information. My sources tell me Mr. Polstra's location should be in the tunnels nearby. Here are the rough coordinates. Do be careful, however. I've pooled together information from many of my own contacts, and it would appear that Eddie went through a group of Resistance.

By the way, TPN aired the initial report that you were looking for Eddie. They're looking to get another statement about your progress. What shall I divulge to those good reporters? We'll need something short for them to ponder on.

• Tell them I believe Eddie has been kidnapped by the Resistance.

Very well, I'll spread the word that Eddie has been captured by members of the Resistance.

• Excellent. I'll be on my way.

• Tell them that I stopped a horde of ghouls from getting into Imperial City.

Ghouls? Interesting way to get the blood going, very interesting. I'll let TPN know of the threat that you stopped while looking for Eddie.

• Excellent. I'll be on my way.

• Tell them that I vow to start a campaign to make the tunnels safer for the people.

That's very spirited of you Character, very spirited. I'll let those reporters know of your noble campaign to keep all the people of Praetoria safe from those monsters.

• Excellent. I'll be on my way.

Briefing

You? Who are you? Wait... I've heard of you. Character.

What are you doing down here? They send you to 'save' me?

I sent myself. What are you doing down here?

The monster, Character! They're trying to invade us. I saw it myself. I'm not going to rest until I track it down. If it is what I think it is, then it could mean that great destruction is on the horizon for Praetoria. I'm not going to let that happen.

Calm down. What monster? What are you talking about?

Do you see my chest? This is a Maelstrom Device. It was made by the people back where I'm from and only where I'm from.

I was patrolling in the sewers, looking for these Resistance scum, when I came across this monster. It was at least the size of five ghouls, Character. And it had my Maelstrom Device attached to its chest! The beast and I fought, though it knew the tunnels better than I and got away. '

I can't rest until I find the monster, Character, it's the first sign of an invasion here, an invasion I have to stop!

Look, Eddie, we can figure this out. Just come back to the surface with me.

I'm not going anywhere, Character. I'm not going to rest until this monster, and the invasion, are stopped!

Eddie pushes a button, activating a teleporter!

... great.

Briefing

Character, interesting timing, very interesting. TPN just finished their report about your progress.

Were you able to find Eddie?

In a way. He's chasing some sort of monster.

A monster, you say? Interesting, very interesting.

I assume you spoke to him, yes? Did he say anything else?

(Explain to Mr. G what happened}

Hrm... this is all fascinating, Character. Just fascinating. I've heard some rumors about this Maelstrom Device. Give me a minute to call an informant of mine. His name is Anton. It can be a little... difficult to get in touch with him, so this could take a few moments. In the meantime, I shall get my secretary to get me more information about this monster.

(Wait for Mr. G's results)

I apologize for the wait, Character. Anton told me what I needed to know, though my secretary was less helpful. I regret to say that I do not know the identity of this monster Eddie spoke of. I do, however, have information regarding this Maelstrom Device.

It appears that it was manufactured by Neuron Technologies Unlimited; in other words, by Neuron. That's all the information I could currently retrieve, but it may be enough for us to move forward, yes, quite enough to move forward. I know of a lab here in Praetoria that has data files from Neuron Technologies Unlimited. I imagine you could find more information on the Maelstrom Device there. It would probably be quite simple to just walk in there and get the information.

While it would be simple to just walk in there and get the information on the device, there would be nothing really on your end to gain from it. No fame, no show of power, no publicity. It would almost be a waste of time. Unless you could get a group, say, the Resistance, to attack the lab you're going to. Why not? You'll be there anyway, you can easily swat the Resistance down while you're there. You'll get the information you need and look good to the people of Imperial City while doing it!

(Explain your plan of luring the Resistance to Mr. G)

Excellent idea, Character, truly excellent. This is why I enjoy working with you far more than that Reese. He did not have the wit that you do. Luring the Resistance to the lab will be an excellent way to take out one of their groups here in Imperial, while also improving your own reputation. I can get on that right away. By the time you arrive there, it should be properly embroiled in chaos, very properly.

Before you go, however... there is the matter of the reporters. They wish to know what your next move is.

• Tell them Eddie was brainwashed by the Resistance. I'm going to the labs to cure him.

The brainwashed angle? Interesting, Character, very interesting. I'll let the public know what you're up to.

• Good, I'm off to the labs

• Inform the people that I defeated several Resistance leaders to find Eddie.

Always a good angle to bring up the Resistance leaders, always a good angle. I'll bring this to the press right away.

• Good, I'm off to the labs

• Tell them all the signs point to Eddie being dead, but I won't give up until I know for sure.

That will strike a chord with the public, definitely strike a chord. I'll put the word out about his possible death.

• Good, I'm off to the labs.

Briefing

Character, Imperial City is alive with talk of your exploits, simply alive. Some scientists from Neuron's lab have already gone to TPN to tell them of you saving the day. Were you able to find information regarding the Maelstrom Device?

I was. Eddie was wrong about an invasion, though I believe I learned something about his origin.

His origin? What do you mean?

The Maelstrom Device Eddie is wearing was stolen from the labs years ago.

Interesting... this is most interesting. I doubt very much that Eddie is aware that this technology is stolen, yes, I quite doubt it. This means that whoever grafted the device on him stole this device right beneath Neuron's nose...

What of the monster he is chasing? Were you able to get any information regarding that?

Very little. Something about a failed experiment with someone in the PPD

It seems Neuron has a secret to hide there, if the report does not explain the aftermath of the experiment. Regardless, this will be important information to present to Mr. Polstra. He believes this monster is part of an invasion, wherever he is from. If you can show him evidence that his device was originally made here in this city, he will come to his senses, hopefully.

I've been using some sources of mine to track his positioning, and I believe he is once more down in a den of ghouls in the tunnels. He must believe that is where his monster is. Here are the coordinates where you can find him.

We have to handle one last issue before you're off, one last issue: the report to give to TPN on your current progress.

• Tell them about the Syndicate and Holon labs

Good angle, the people will be interested to know that the Syndicate had a man in Halon Labs. I'll get this information out as soon as I can.

• Great, I'm off to retrieve Eddie.

• Let them know that I paused my efforts with Eddie to save that lab from the Syndicate

It's always good to try to garner the compassion of the people in that manner. I'll get the word out about this.

• Great, I'm off to retrieve Eddie.

• Tell them Warrant and I stormed the lab to protect Eddie and Praetoria from the Syndicate

Oh, you ran into Warrant? Interesting. I did not think you were one to 'share the spotlight' as it were, did not think that. I'll let TPN know of this latest event.

• Great, I'm off to retrieve Eddie.

Those members of the Resistance who have chosen to go deep undercover should report these events to Calvin Scott before moving forward.

Briefing

You again! Why won't you just let me find the monster?! This is to protect the people of Praetoria!
(Show Eddie the details on the maelstrom Device)
What...? The device was made... here? In Praetoria?
But that means... Character, this changes everything! I've been a fool, the monster is minor compared to this. Do you know what all this means?! The invasion, they've known about Praetoria longer than I believed!
What is this invasion you're talking about?
Where I come from, they want to destroy Praetoria and everything that it stands for. I thought all this time they made this device of mine and that they made that monster. But if they were able to steal this device from Neuron... it can only mean that they have more details on Praetoria than I could have possibly imagined!
I have to go speak with Cole, with White, with someone about this. I can't let them invade us, I won't let them, even if I have to go back there!
Alright, so we can both go back to the surface now.
Almost as if on command, you hear the frenzied footsteps of Resistance soldiers bearing down on you and Polstra!
Resistance! This should be good.

Briefing

The people of Imperial are thrilled to have Maelstrom back, Character, absolutely thrilled.

You're being proclaimed as a hero, someone who the people can really put their faith in to save the day. In preparation for your return, I had TPN send me the first copy of their news report on your quest to save Eddie Polstra. Care to have a look?

• Sure, let's see what they said.

Editor's Note: Note that the exact text will vary depending on your responses to Mr. G throughout this arc.

Character Saves Edward Polstra, Thwarts Resistance Plot

Chose "kidnapped by Resistance" for the first TPN news choice:

"Earlier today, Character rescued Edward Polstra from the clutches of the Resistance, and we at TPN were with him/her every step of the way during this bold investigation.

"+++ Missing Information +++"

Chose "horde of Ghouls" for the first choice:

"Earlier today, Character rescued Edward Polstra from the clutches of the Resistance, and we at TPN were with him/her every step of the way during this bold investigation.

"It all began when Character had a possible lead on Edward Polstra's location. S/he descended into the tunnels to find Edward. Though there was no trace of Edward Polstra, Character stopped a horde of Ghouls from getting into Imperial City. We estimate that Character, alone, held back over two hundred ghouls!"

Chose "safer tunnels" for the first choice:

"Earlier today, Character rescued Edward Polstra from the clutches of the Resistance, and we at TPN were with him/her every step of the way during this bold investigation.

"It all began when Character had a possible lead on Edward Polstra's location. S/he descended into the tunnels to find Edward. Character could not find Edward at first. However, the experience helped to forge a new goal for Character: to make the tunnels a safer place. Reports say that Character saved several civilians who were trapped down there, while also bringing in members of the Resistance who were trying to tame wild ghouls for their own ends!"

• (Continue reading)

Chose "Eddie brainwashed" for the second TPN news choice:

"+++ Missing Information +++"

Chose "defeated Resistance leaders" for the second choice:

"Character pushed forward on the search for Edward, confronting one of the major leaders of the Resistance in Imperial. This leader tried to sway Character with petty gifts and insults to our great Emperor Cole, but Character was not someone who would listen to such nonsense. S/he took down the leader, along with fifty other members of the Resistance, all by him/herself! Yet with that finished, Edward Polstra was no where to be found! Character had one last lead: one of Neuron's labs in Imperial City. With this, Character could discover Edward Polstra's location!"

Chose "Eddie died" for the second choice:

"Character fought through an almost endless amount of Resistance in the tunnels, all of them threatening to do great harm to our fair Imperial City. A few members of the Resistance were even plotting to sink part of the island! Though the Resistance were no match for Character's true power, they made a terrifying claim: that Edward Polstra was dead, killed by their hands.

"Character refused to believe this, however, and decided there was one place that he could go to get answers: one of Neuron's labs in Imperial City. Character could use the resources there to try to find Edward Polstra's exact location."

• (Continue reading)

Chose "Syndicate and Holon Labs" for the third TPN news choice:

"+++ Missing Information +++"

Chose "paused efforts to save lab" for the third choice:

"Character had already been through enough in the tunnels, fighting armies of Resistance and Ghouls. As usual, though, Character once again saved the day in Neuron's lab, despite all that s/he had already done for us. The Syndicate were invading Neuron's lab, threatening to unleash several dirty bombs. Character disarmed the bombs and took down the Syndicate, saving the entire lab and part of Imperial City from certain destruction.

"Character obtained what was needed in Neuron's lab and was able to finally locate our dear Edward Polstra in the sewers! A horde of Resistance descended upon the two, but Character bravely fought them off, allowing a badly injured Edward Polstra to get away.

"Edward Polstra is now back in the safety of Imperial City, all thanks to the work done by Character. I think it's safe to say that Imperial City has a new hero, and his/her name is Character!"

Chose "Warrant and I stormed lab" for the third choice:

"Character encountered Warrant, another member of Powers Division, inside of Neuron's lab. Warrant was was trying to fight off the Syndicate, who had broken into the facility. Despite his best efforts, Warrant could not push them back. It was only thanks to Character's intervention that the tide was turned. Character and Warrant went on to put down all the invading Syndicate, safely securing the lab for the good of Praetoria. The two parted ways, Warrant having to go recover from his wounds.

"Character, however, was far from done. S/he obtained what was needed in Neuron's lab and was able to finally locate our dear Edward Polstra in the sewers! A horde of Resistance descended upon the two, but Character bravely fought them off, allowing a badly injured Edward Polstra to get away.

"Edward Polstra is now back in the safety of Imperial City, all thanks to the work done by Character. I think it's safe to say that Imperial City has a new hero, and his/her name is Character!"

• Hrm, pretty good article, Mr. G.

Yes, I believe it fits you perfectly, Character. Take some time to bask in this, then give me a call. I'm finishing up a few loose ends, just a few. I think you'll be very interested to see what I've come up with.

• Alright, sounds good