Part Three: Five Minutes to Detonation
Briefing
Suga', things are goin' from bad to worse. We got word that the Syndicate already delivered all them bombs to those Crusader boys in the Resistance.
Now, I got myself a little idea of where they could be in the tunnels, but I ain't givin' you a guarantee that you'll find somethin' down there, suga'. You're gonna have to go down there and destroy any sorta thing that looks like they might be usin' for bombs.
Also I got word that the gal leadin' the charge goes by the name of Poster Gal. We catch her, we can put a stop to this bombin' plot before it gets started.
- Thanks for the information. I'll make sure to stop this here and now.
I know you will, suga'. We're gonna make sure that Cole's little hospital won't be getting blown up by those lunatics. I'm one for free speech and all, but blowin' up a hospital just to prove a point? I don't wanna live in a world where those kinds of people are considered the 'good guys'.
Stop the Resistance Bombing Plot
Unnecessary Solicitation
You take care of things on your end, suga', and I'll handle anything that comes up here.
Mission Objective(s)
The Resistance have their main supplies somewhere in these tunnels - it's up to you to make sure they don't get to use them.
- Stop the Resistance Bombing Plot
- 3 Supplies to destroy
- Defeat Poster Gal
You stopped this group of Resistance, only to discover that another group have already planted bombs throughout Nova! You need to stop them!
Enemies
Notable NPCs
Resistance Dialogue
Before Combat:
- Resistance Recruit: We gotta get these supplies movin' before them badgers get wind of this!
Combat Start:
- Resistance Recruit: Got ourselves a powered badger!
Before Combat:
- Resistance Recruit: Tyrant is getting sloppy...
- Resistance Recruit: Yeah, we've been down here for months and them badgers is none the wiser.
Combat Start:
- Resistance Recruit: We're gonna slam this badger 'till he / she stops movin'!
Before Combat:
- Resistance Recruit: Man, those sins sure are useful, huh? Gotta wonder what kinda mary-lou wouldn't wanna be workin' together with 'em.
- Resistance Recruit: You know how some of 'em symps are, they don't wanna get their hands dirty but they still wanna clean up the yard.
Combat Start:
- Resistance Recruit: Oh, yeah. We're gonna do some slammin' today!
Before Combat:
- Resistance Recruit: So I was talking to one of 'em mary-lous, right? They're all 'oh, don't blow up the hospital.' Can you believe it? It's like they don't wanna win this war or something.
- Resistance Recruit: They don't got what it takes to win this thing.
Poster Gal Dialogue
Before Combat:
- Poster Gal: Double Barrel has this whole thing wrapped up, we just gotta make sure them badgers don't go walkin in before the candles die out.
Combat Start:
- Poster Gal: So one of 'em puckerfaces, huh? You're gonna get slammed big time!
The real brains
You defeated Poster Gal, but discovered that she isn't the brains behind the bombing operation! As she collapsed, she laughed that you were too late - a group of Resistance led by a man named Double Barrel has already planted bombs all around Nova and are planning to blow them up!
Disarm the Resistance bombs in Nova!
Unnecessary Solicitation
Wha? They already got their bombs set to go? You gotta stop 'em, suga'! I'll get some of my boys to comb the streets, but you're gonna have to be point on this little operation!
Mission Objective(s)
- Disarm the Resistance bombs in Nova!
You've disarmed all the bombs, but there are still more left in the Memorial Hospital!
Editor's Note:
This takes place outside in Nova Praetoria. The bomb locations are shown on your map if the "Mission Objective" option of the map is selected
Ominous Message
You disarmed all the bombs in Nova, but an audio message played on the final one, clearly recorded by someone in the Resistance...
You got us good, gettin' those bombs, Character. Too bad, you aren't lookin' upward, huh? Them bombs, they weren't gonna send much of a message. At worst, they bought us time. At best, they were gonna increase the body count. See, right now, as you are listenin' to this, we got ourselves a squad inside the hospital. You ain't gonna be able to stop us before the whole building goes kaboom! I just think it's too bad I couldn't have metcha face to face to take you out myself! - This is DB signing off.
Find an alternate way into Cole Memorial Hospital
Unnecessary Solicitation
Let's hurry this up, suga'!
Briefing
What's that?
Bombs in the hospital?! What do they think they're doing? Suga', you gotta be the one to get in there and take care of this! I'll make sure the situation doesn't get outta hand out here.
Members of the Resistance working undercover for Calvin Scott should inform him of what is happening - before going inside the hospital.
- I'm on it. (Start Mission)
Contacting Calvin Scott
Briefing
Character. Good to hear from you. What's your current situation? You're working with Cleopatra, right?
- Right. There's a bombing plot happening at the hospital.
- Yes, I'm aware of that. Double Barrel is working with some of the Syndicate to set it up. You may think it's extreme, but sometimes these things have to be done to move progress forward against Cole's regime.
- Are you out of your mind? Blowing up a hospital is progress?
- Out of my mind? No, I'm not out of my mind, Character, I'm just focused on what has to be done.
- The people need to see that Cole is fallible, that Cole is just a man. A blow to the hospital would show that Cole can't protect the people from everything. But, not today. What's more important is keeping your cover, and your cover involves saving that hospital.
- We need you deep in the Loyalists, Character, and sometimes that means making sacrifices. When you take down Double Barrel, make sure to plant some tracking bugs on him - that way we can see where they take him and bust him out later on.
- So you want me to let them do this?
- Not today, Character. It looks like Double Barrel has run into some bad luck on this one. His mission on the hospital is important, but not as important as keeping you as an undercover agent in the Loyalists.
- We'll need you to go in there and take him out to stop the bombing plot. Oh, also, try to plant some tracking devices on him and the soldiers you defeat. It'll help us break them all out of whatever prison the PPD send them to.
- I am, but I have a question, first. What happened with Monroe?
- Monroe?
- Ah, yes. He's been helping us out a great deal. Some members of his Syndicate have been giving us very important information on the ineer workings of Cole's regime.
- I've heard about the trouble you're running into, actually. I may be able to shed some light on it.
- Monroe says there's a split in the Syndicate, that the head of the group was killed.
- There is a power struggle going on at this very moment.
- The group that you've been fighting is a group of 'rebel Syndicate' - if you could say that about a group that is centered around organized crime.
- They're seeking to use this cell of the Resistance they found towards their own ends.
- And so the hospital bombing plot was their doing
- Exactly. I wish we could claim credit for it -and carry it out- but doing so would not only reveal your cover as a member of the Resistance, but it would also aid a group that seeks to undermine all of the Resistance.
- You'll need to carry out your orders and take down everyone you find in that hospital - especially the Syndicate.
- Just make sure to plant any tracking devices you have on Double Barrel - we'll need it to get him out of the prison he'll be sent to.
Calvin Scott's Plan
You spoke with Calvin Scott regarding what to do about the bombing plan in the hospital. He asked that you ensure it doesen't happen to keep your cover, but to also plant some tracking devices on the resistance soldiers you defeat. This way the Resistance can break them out wherever the PPD take them.
Mission Objective(s)
You walked by several hallways, filled with patients. You had to act as if nothing at all was wrong. If the Resistance knew you were here too soon, it would cost everyone in this place their lives.
Time to ensure that the good people of Praetoria remain safe and sound.
- Find an alternate way into Cole Memorial Hospital
- 3 bombs to disarm
- Clear out the Resistance and Syndicate
The bomb plot has been stopped, the people of the hospital saved - for now.
Enemies
Notable NPCs
Syndicate Dialogue
Before Combat:
- Blade Initiate: Let's make sure to leave before the bombs blow, I'm not here on a suicide mission.
- Sword Initiate: Just remember our orders. We make sure they do this right, then we got out.
Combat Start:
- Blade Initiate: Great. Powers Division! Did that idiot Double Barrel gloat about this?
- Sword Initiate: Doesen't matter, we take him / her out, then go back home.
Before Combat:
- Blade Initiate: Is it a good idea for Lombard to be here?
- Brawler Initiate: Altman had to send someone down, he's not foolish enough to be seen here himself!
Combat Start:
- Blade Initiate: Another problem. This is why we were sent in as backup.
Resistance Dialogue
Before Combat:
- Resistance Recruit: You ready? To end it all for this?
- Resistance Recruit: Born ready. I got family waitin' for me on the other side, 'least I'll know I'll have made a difference.
Combat Start:
- Resistance Recruit: You ain't gonna stop this, Character!
- Resistance Recruit: We put too much into this to get thrown down now!
Before Combat:
- Resistance Recruit: These sins, they really know how to set up a plan, huh? I think we gotta work more often with them.
- Resistance Recruit: Yeah, I think so too, long as them mary-lou's ain't gonna bring us down by going against them.
Combat Start:
- Resistance Recruit: Oh, man, we got ourselves a puckerface, let's do this!
Double Barrel Dialogue
Before Combat:
- Double Barrel: This is it! I'm gonna kinda miss this life, but my kid is gonna remember what I lived for, what I went out for! He's gonna live in a world of freedom!
Combat Start:
- Double Barrel: Character, you stinkin' Powers Division badger! You ain't gonna stop this, you ain't gonna stop the people of Praetoria from bein' free!
Richard Lombard Dialogue
Before Combat:
- Richard Lombard: Yes, everything is going according to plan. I'll be making my way out shortly.
Combat Start:
- Richard Lombard: Hold on. It seems we've got ourselves an issue - Powers Division.
75% Health:
- Richard Lombard: You really don't understand, do you? Character, was it?
50% Health:
- Richard Lombard: You're part of a dying breed, a dying nation. Cole may rule, but we will control everything else.
25% Health:
- Richard Lombard: It doesn't matter if I'm defeated. We have people everywhere.
Upon Defeat:
- Richard Lombard: Your victory is a hollow one, Character.
Richard Lombard, CEO
You fought against Richard Lombard inside Cole Memorial Hospital. He seemed to be the Syndicate's contact with the Resistance. Possibly the man who helped them plan this entire scheme
The identification he had on him shows that he is a Senior Executive for Altman Industries, the very same company that the Resistance stole these bombs from! If what Lombard said is right, there could be many others like him within the Syndicate, maintaining high positions of power within the corporations of Praetoria.
Debriefing
You did good today, Character. You went and saved all those people in the hospital from certain death. Those Crusader types, they're totally out of their minds.
You mentioned that a CEO was there, right? I'm gonna be makin' sure that is taken care of. I think we all are underestimatin' the power of the Syndicate, especially if they supposedly have members in high places like this.
Your work isn't over though, Character. Chief Interrogator Washington contacted me while you were in the hospital. Looks like he's got himself a lead on where the Resistance is storin' all this information of theirs. You up for one last hurrah?
