Mission:What Schemes May Come - Part One: A Web for the Spider

Part One: A Web for the Spider

Briefing

The hooded man looks at you skeptically, but spreads his hands in a welcoming gesture.

I am here to spread the words of Truth to those that would hear it, no matter where they may come from. My name is Brother Hammond. Stay with me, and listen.

Soon the Chosen One will appear to lead us, risen from the shadows to save us from Aeon and his corruption. The prophecies say that she will enter the center of the corruption, the very heart of the darkness, and there she will face three great evils. With the might of the Truth, she shall strike down the corrupt, and will arise as the champion of the righteous. She will lead us to glory, and victory over Aeon and his dark works.

You can't help but notice how... achievable Hammond's prophecy sounds. The Luddites aren't an especially capable force in the Rogue Isles, but having them at your beck and call could prove useful.

So, brother / sister, you have heard a small part of the Truth. Will you be joining us in our crusade?

• Perhaps, brother. But I have something important to do first.

Hammond nods solemnly.

Ours is a quest of sacrifice. If you wish to bid farewell to loved ones and break ties with your old ways, then do so. I will be here for some time, spreading the Truth. When you are ready, come see me once more.

The prophecy mentioned that the Chosen One would enter the 'heart of the darkness' and face 'three evils'. If you assume the 'heart of darkness' is referring to Aeon City Square, then fulfilling the prophecy is a simple matter of setting a trap for Aeon's Arachnos flunkies.

And as everyone in the Rogue Isles knows, the best way to attract the attention of Arachnos is to humiliate them.

• Leave

Unnecessary Solicitation

You are back so soon, brother / sister. Are you prepared to join our order?

Mission Objective(s)

Map: V_Arachnos_30_Layout_03_01

All you have to do is get Arachnos's attention. Considering what you're capable of, that shouldn't be difficult at all.

• Provoke Aeon's Lieutenants
  • Steal the Arachnos weapon prototype
  • Ensure Arachnos knows what you did.
    

You have provoked Arachnos, and set a time for them to 'ambush' you.

Enemies

Arachnos

You stole the XF-9 Carbon Inverter. You have no idea what it does, but it looks VERY expensive.

Security Terminal (Equipment)

Briefing

It looks like this terminal has direct access to every security system in the base. If you want to spread word of your recent theft to Arachnos, now would be the time to do it.

• (Turn on the announcement intercom)

You turn on the intercom and cheerfully announce that you are in possession of the XF-9 Carbon Inverter. You name a time when Arachnos can meet with you in Aeon City Square if they want to purchase the prototype back from you. If that doesn't get Aeon's flunkies out in the open, nothing will.

• (Leave)

Debriefing

Hammond smiles at you as you approach.

You have returned to me, brother / sister. Can I assume, then, that you have come seeking more of the Truth?