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{{Infobox Tip
==={{UL|Annotated Codebook (20-29)}}===  
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[[Category:Rogue Isles Alignment Missions for Villains and Rogues Level 20 to 29]]
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==={{UL|Annotated Codebook}}===
 
You find an annotated codebook. Reading it over, something piques your interest.
 
''Perusing this codebook for a few minutes reveals several intriguing things. This codebook accesses some type of weapon system buried deep away in a hidden Council complex just below Paragon City. The original owner of the codebook was smart enough to break the book in two, but not smart enough to keep the part that had the location of their hideout written down.''
 
Getting your hands on the other half of that codebook could wind up being a big windfall. With the full codes in your hands, it's entirely possible that you could find whoever has the codes then access the weapon's system from there to use!
 
Further perusal of the notes show that this weapon is extremely unstable, however. A weapon like that could cause more damage than it's worth. Perhaps it might be better if you destroyed the codes so that it doesn't fall into worse hands than yours.
 
{{TipChoice|align1=Villain|choice1=Find the owner of the codebook, get the codes and whereabouts of the complex.|align2=Rogue|choice2=Find where the codes are kept and destroy them before real damage is caused.}}
 
===={{UL|Villain Acceptance}}====
 
You've already gotten ahold of one half of the codes to access the weapon system, but you'll need to get the other half. It's no big jump to think the owner will have it in his or her possession.
 
Once you have the codes and the info in your possession, then you can move on to bigger and better plans - like blowing up anyone who dares to get in your way!
 
* {{green|Find the owner of the codebook, get the codes and whereabouts of the complex.}}
 
Since you already know where the hideout of the codebook owner is, there's no need to waste time. Go there and find the spy and make him or her tell you what you need to know.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
Go find the person who is holding the other half of the codebook!
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You'll have to find whoever has the other half of the codebook first. With any luck, the key to controlling the weapon's system will be here was well.|Primary=Find the other half of the codes to access the weapon!|Secondary=Find the owner of the other half of the codebook!
**Access the Council Weapon's System!
|Completion=It's a shame that you couldn't get more use out of that weapon's system, though this will leave both Longbow and the Council hurting for some time.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
* {{Enemy Council}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
* Archon Arcadio (Galaxy Archon)
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Council dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Vortex Assault:''' If we're only so lucky.
:'''Vortex Marksman:''' Keep an eye out - maybe one of those bums in the Isles found the codebook.
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Vortex Assault:''' ...
:'''Vortex Marksman:''' {{Character}} is definitely NOT a bum!}}
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Archon Arcadio dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Archon Arcadio:''' The others haven't found the missing codebook?! Bah!
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Archon Arcadio:''' {{Character}} eh? Come to deliver the other half of the codebook? If you think you're going to use OUR weapon's system, you have another thing coming!
'''Defeated:'''
:'''Archon Arcadio:'''  The joke is on you...I've alerted...a Longbow cruiser about this base...they'll be swarming here...within moments!
}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Council Weapon's System interaction|text=
{{Mission Briefing|Type=Interacting with Council Weapon's System|Contact=Council Weapon's System|Text=
'''{{darkorange| The weapon's system activates as you follow the steps written down in the codebook.}}'''
 
WEAPONS SYSTEM ACTIVATED.
 
WELCOME ARCHON ARCADIO.
 
PLEASE SELECT AN OPERATION FROM BELOW.
 
* {{green|ASSIGN TARGET}}
:PLEASE ASSIGN AN AREA TO SCAN FOR POSSIBLE TARGETS.
 
::* {{green|Assign the area where the Longbow Cruiser is}}
 
:::FOLLOWING TARGETS FOUND:
 
:::Longbow Cruiser x 1.
 
:::PLEASE SELECT AN ACTION
 
:::* {{green|DESTROY TARGET}}
 
:::"DESTROYING...PLEASE WAIT...
 
:::* {{green|....}}
 
:::...
 
:::* {{green|....}}
 
:::........
 
:::* {{green|...seriously? How long is this going-}}
 
:::TARGET DESTROYED.
 
:::ERROR. MAIN WEAPON SYSTEM MALFUNCTION.
 
:::INITIATING SHUTDOWN TO PREVENT SELF-DESTRUCTION.
 
:::COUNCIL ENGINEER WILL BE ALERTED.
 
::::* {{green|(Hack the system to cause a self-destruct)}}
 
::::'''{{darkorange| You hack the computer and are able to force it - and the weapon's system - to self-destruct!}}'''
 
::::* {{green|A shame dealings with computers end with this a lot.}}
 
* {{green|DISPLAY TECHNICAL INFORMATION}}
:INFORMATION:
 
:WEAPON DESIGNER: ARCHON BURKHOLDER
 
:WEAPON PROGRAMMER: VANDAL
 
:ORDERED BY: REQUIEM
 
* {{green|DISPLAY PREVIOUS TARGETS}}
:PREVIOUS TARGETS:
 
:Council Base PROGRAMMER NOTE: Empty base as assured by Requiem.
 
:Longbow Base Supposed location of Midnighter Club.
 
:Other supposed location of Midnighter Club*
 
:Abandoned Library.
 
: *NOTE: IF YOU ARE ASSIGNED TO BLOW UP A LOCATION OF MIDNIGHTER CLUB, PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK ORDERS DIRECTLY WITH ARAKHN.
:* {{green|MAIN MENU}}
* {{green|SHUT DOWN}}}}
}}
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
You can see some smoke rising off in the distance - smoke from the destroyed Longbow Cruiser.
 
You look at the current news to see that the PPD are trying to contain an explosion within Brickstown - which is where this facility must have originally been.
 
===={{UL|Rogue Acceptance}}====
 
After re-reading what this weapon is capable of, you're not too sure you'd be around if this thing goes off prematurely. Sure, it could put you in pretty high standing within the Rogue Isles, but if something goes wrong you just might get blown sky high. Or worse yet, someone else could cause it to go critical. It's best if this was out of everyone's hands.
 
The only way to do that would be to find the other half of the codebook and use it to shut down the weapon's system.
 
* {{green|Find where the codes are kept and destroy them before real damage is caused!}}
 
Since you already know where the hideout of the codebook owner is, there's no need to waste time. Get over there and find where he or she is keeping the other half, then use it to shut down the weapon's system for good.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
This won't exactly earn you any money, but it'll ensure that you're not blown up in the future ''while'' earning money.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The owner of the codebook will likely have kept it secured inside a safe container. You may have to destroy the container to get the codebook, as well.|Primary=Shut down the weapon's system!|Secondary=Find the owner of the other half of the codebook!
**Access the Council Weapon's System!
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=A Threat and the Codes|Text=You defeated Archon Arcadio and retrieved the other half of the codebook, which would give you full access to the weapon's system inside the Council base.
 
Unfortunately, Arcadio alerted a Longbow Cruiser nearby to the location of the base, willing to sacrifice the rest of his men to see you fry.
 
While it would be simple to put this weapon's system to use, the aftereffects would be too unpredictable. You'll just have to shut it down before Longbow gets here!
 
You flip through the codebook and find a page describing the shut-down process.
 
'Vandal said that if worse comes to worse, he put in an emergency shut down procedure. It's simple enough, just access it with the code mentioned below. But to activate it we'd need to answer some security questions first.''}}
|Completion=With the weapon's system destroyed, you've ensured that this is one more thing that won't get in the way of your future dealings.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Council}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
* Archon Arcadio (Galaxy Archon)
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Council dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Vortex Assault:''' If we're only so lucky.
:'''Vortex Marksman:''' Keep an eye out - maybe one of those bums in the Isles found the codebook.
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Vortex Assault:''' ...
:'''Vortex Marksman:''' {{Character}} is definitely NOT a bum!}}
 
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Archon Arcadio dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:'''
:'''Archon Arcadio:''' The others haven't found the missing codebook?! Bah!
'''Combat start:'''
:'''Archon Arcadio:''' {{Character}} eh? Come to deliver the other half of the codebook? If you think you're going to use OUR weapon's system, you have another thing coming!
'''Defeated:'''
:'''Archon Arcadio:'''  The joke is on you...I've alerted...a Longbow cruiser about this base...they'll be swarming here...within moments!
}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Council Weapon's System interaction|text=
{{Mission Briefing|Type=Interacting with Council Weapon's System|Contact=Council Weapon's System|Text=
'''{{darkorange| The weapon's system activates as you follow the steps written down in the codebook.}}'''
 
WEAPONS SYSTEM ACTIVATED.
 
WELCOME ARCHON ARCADIO.
 
PLEASE SELECT AN OPERATION FROM BELOW.
 
* {{green|(Begin procedure to shut down}}
:
:'''{{darkorange| You enter the proper codes to initiate the shutdown sequence. A series of numbers appear on screen before legible text appears. }}""
 
:SHUT DOWN SEQUENCE ACTIVATED.
 
:PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS WILL HALT ALL OPERATIONS OF THE WEAPON SYSTEM.
 
:TO CONTINUE, PLEASE ANSWER INITIAL SECURITY QUESTION.
 
:PLEASE ENTER WHO THE WEAPON DESIGNER FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS.
 
:* {{green|Archon Burkholder}}
::CORRECT.
::INITIALIZING NEXT STEP.
::PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING SECURITY QUESTION.
::PLEASE ENTER WHO ORDERED THE WEAPON PROGRAM TO BE CREATED.
::* {{green|The Center}}
:::INCORRECT. SHUTTING DOWN.
::::* {{green|....}}
::* {{green|Archon Burkholder}}
:::INCORRECT. SHUTTING DOWN.
::::* {{green|....}}
::* {{green|Requiem}}
:::CORRECT.
 
:::INITIALIZING FINAL STEP.
 
:::PLEASE INPUT THE LAST TARGET IN WHICH THIS SYSTEM WAS ASSIGNED TO FIRE UPON.
:::* {{green|Abandoned Library}}
::::CORRECT.
 
::::SYSTEM SHUTTING DOWN.
 
::::....
 
::::.....
 
::::SHUTDOWN COMPLETE.
 
::::HAIL THE COUNCIL.
 
::::HAVE A NICE DAY.
::::* {{green|Huh. Well, there you go.}}
:::* {{green|The Midnighter's Club}}
::::INCORRECT. SHUTTING DOWN.
:::::* {{green|....}}
:::* {{green|Longbow Base}}
::::INCORRECT. SHUTTING DOWN.
:::::* {{green|....}}
 
:* {{green|Requiem}}
::INCORRECT. SHUTTING DOWN.
::* {{green|....}}
:* {{green|Archon Arcadio}}
::INCORRECT. SHUTTING DOWN.
::* {{green|....}}
 
* {{green|DISPLAY TECHNICAL INFORMATION}}
:INFORMATION:
 
:WEAPON DESIGNER: ARCHON BURKHOLDER
 
:WEAPON PROGRAMMER: VANDAL
 
:ORDERED BY: REQUIEM
 
* {{green|DISPLAY PREVIOUS TARGETS}}
:PREVIOUS TARGETS:
 
:Council Base PROGRAMMER NOTE: Empty base as assured by Requiem.
 
:Longbow Base Supposed location of Midnighter Club.
 
:Other supposed location of Midnighter Club*
 
:Abandoned Library.
 
: *NOTE: IF YOU ARE ASSIGNED TO BLOW UP A LOCATION OF MIDNIGHTER CLUB, PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK ORDERS DIRECTLY WITH ARAKHN.
:* {{green|MAIN MENU}}
* {{green|SHUT DOWN}}}}
}}
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
You were able to shut down the weapon's system and avoid Longbow bearing down on you.
 
Just as you managed to get clear of the base, a large fleet of Longbow stormed in. That'll lead to some big problems for the Council - fortunately, none of it will lead back to you.

Latest revision as of 00:49, 26 July 2024

Annotated Codebook
Alignment Mission
Salvage TipIcon.png
Type Alignment Tip
Place Rogue Isles
Available to Villains and Rogues
Level range 20–29
Choice Villain or Rogue
v • d • e

Annotated Codebook

You find an annotated codebook. Reading it over, something piques your interest.

Perusing this codebook for a few minutes reveals several intriguing things. This codebook accesses some type of weapon system buried deep away in a hidden Council complex just below Paragon City. The original owner of the codebook was smart enough to break the book in two, but not smart enough to keep the part that had the location of their hideout written down.

Getting your hands on the other half of that codebook could wind up being a big windfall. With the full codes in your hands, it's entirely possible that you could find whoever has the codes then access the weapon's system from there to use!

Further perusal of the notes show that this weapon is extremely unstable, however. A weapon like that could cause more damage than it's worth. Perhaps it might be better if you destroyed the codes so that it doesn't fall into worse hands than yours.

Align Status Villain.png VILLAIN
Find the owner of the codebook, get the codes and whereabouts of the complex.
Align Status Rogue.png ROGUE
Find where the codes are kept and destroy them before real damage is caused.

Villain Acceptance

You've already gotten ahold of one half of the codes to access the weapon system, but you'll need to get the other half. It's no big jump to think the owner will have it in his or her possession.

Once you have the codes and the info in your possession, then you can move on to bigger and better plans - like blowing up anyone who dares to get in your way!

  • Find the owner of the codebook, get the codes and whereabouts of the complex.

Since you already know where the hideout of the codebook owner is, there's no need to waste time. Go there and find the spy and make him or her tell you what you need to know.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Go find the person who is holding the other half of the codebook!

Mission Objective(s)

You'll have to find whoever has the other half of the codebook first. With any luck, the key to controlling the weapon's system will be here was well.

  • Find the other half of the codes to access the weapon!
    • Find the owner of the other half of the codebook!
    • Access the Council Weapon's System!

It's a shame that you couldn't get more use out of that weapon's system, though this will leave both Longbow and the Council hurting for some time.

Enemies

Notable NPCs

  • Archon Arcadio (Galaxy Archon)
Council dialogue
Archon Arcadio dialogue
Council Weapon's System interaction

Debriefing

You can see some smoke rising off in the distance - smoke from the destroyed Longbow Cruiser.

You look at the current news to see that the PPD are trying to contain an explosion within Brickstown - which is where this facility must have originally been.

Rogue Acceptance

After re-reading what this weapon is capable of, you're not too sure you'd be around if this thing goes off prematurely. Sure, it could put you in pretty high standing within the Rogue Isles, but if something goes wrong you just might get blown sky high. Or worse yet, someone else could cause it to go critical. It's best if this was out of everyone's hands.

The only way to do that would be to find the other half of the codebook and use it to shut down the weapon's system.

  • Find where the codes are kept and destroy them before real damage is caused!

Since you already know where the hideout of the codebook owner is, there's no need to waste time. Get over there and find where he or she is keeping the other half, then use it to shut down the weapon's system for good.

Unnecessary Solicitation

This won't exactly earn you any money, but it'll ensure that you're not blown up in the future while earning money.

Mission Objective(s)

The owner of the codebook will likely have kept it secured inside a safe container. You may have to destroy the container to get the codebook, as well.

  • Shut down the weapon's system!
    • Find the owner of the other half of the codebook!
    • Access the Council Weapon's System!
Clue
A Threat and the Codes

You defeated Archon Arcadio and retrieved the other half of the codebook, which would give you full access to the weapon's system inside the Council base.

Unfortunately, Arcadio alerted a Longbow Cruiser nearby to the location of the base, willing to sacrifice the rest of his men to see you fry.

While it would be simple to put this weapon's system to use, the aftereffects would be too unpredictable. You'll just have to shut it down before Longbow gets here!

You flip through the codebook and find a page describing the shut-down process.

'Vandal said that if worse comes to worse, he put in an emergency shut down procedure. It's simple enough, just access it with the code mentioned below. But to activate it we'd need to answer some security questions first.

With the weapon's system destroyed, you've ensured that this is one more thing that won't get in the way of your future dealings.

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

  • Archon Arcadio (Galaxy Archon)
Council dialogue
Archon Arcadio dialogue
Council Weapon's System interaction

Debriefing

You were able to shut down the weapon's system and avoid Longbow bearing down on you.

Just as you managed to get clear of the base, a large fleet of Longbow stormed in. That'll lead to some big problems for the Council - fortunately, none of it will lead back to you.

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