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|introed=[[Madeleine Casey]]<br />[[Maxwell Christopher]]<br />[[Indigo]]<br />[[Janet Kellum]]<br />[[Tina Macintyre]]
|introed='''== Level 40-45 =='''<br />[[Madeleine Casey]]<br />[[Maxwell Christopher]]<br />[[Indigo]]<br />[[Janet Kellum]]<br />[[Tina Macintyre]]<br />
|intros='''Level 45-50'''<br />[[Maria Jenkins]]
|intros='''== Level 40-45 =='''<br />[[Madeleine Casey]]<br />[[Maxwell Christopher]]<br />[[Indigo]]<br />[[Janet Kellum]]<br />[[Tina Macintyre]]<br />'''== Level 46-50 =='''<br />[[Maria Jenkins]]
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{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=Founders' Falls|x=4250.5|y=0|z=2387|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Liberty Town|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=40-44}}  Angus does not have a specific origin.
{{Contact Overview|City=H|Zone=Founders' Falls|x=4250.5|y=0|z=2387|Pronoun=his|HoodYN=Y|Hood=Liberty Town|OriginYN=N|Origin=|LevelYN=Y|Level=40-45}}  Angus does not have a specific origin.
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=== Contact Introduced By ===
=== Contact Introduced By ===
==== Level 40-45 ====
* [[Madeleine Casey]]
* [[Madeleine Casey]]
* [[Maxwell Christopher]]
* [[Maxwell Christopher]]
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* [[Tina Macintyre]]
* [[Tina Macintyre]]


=== New Contact(s) ===
=== Contact Introduces ===
; Multiple contact options
:''Some {{green|contacts}} of mine wish an introduction.''
; Single contact option
:''One of my {{green|contacts}} wishes to meet you.''
 
==== Level 40-45 ====
{{NewContact Madeleine Casey}}
{{NewContact Maxwell Christopher}}
{{NewContact Indigo}}
{{NewContact Janet Kellum}}
{{NewContact Tina Macintyre}}
==== Level 46-50 ====
{{NewContact Maria Jenkins}}
{{NewContact Maria Jenkins}}


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Angus McQueen was the best and brightest FBI agent in years. He was given the task of infiltrating the group of homeless known as [[The Lost]] to determine what was affecting their minds. After almost a year under, Angus was almost completely converted, but his iron will allowed him to wrench himself free and report back. It took many months of debriefing and reconditioning, but Angus can now share his intimate knowledge of this terrifying [[Rikti]] process with the heroes of [[Paragon City]]
Angus McQueen was the best and brightest FBI agent in years. He was given the task of infiltrating the group of homeless known as [[The Lost]] to determine what was affecting their minds. After almost a year under, Angus was almost completely converted, but his iron will allowed him to wrench himself free and report back. It took many months of debriefing and reconditioning, but Angus can now share his intimate knowledge of this terrifying [[Rikti]] process with the heroes of [[Paragon City]]
=== Wrong Side ===
I don't think it's safe for either of us to be seen talking to each other. Maybe if you were more like me I might reconsider.


=== Prior to Introduction ===
=== Prior to Introduction ===
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== Store ==
== Store ==
* [[Inspirations]] {{3insp}}
* {{Store Tec|Level=40|Price=200}}
* {{Store Tec|Level=40|Price=200}}
* {{Store Mag|Level=40|Price=200}}
* {{Store Mag|Level=40|Price=200}}
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* {{Store Mut|Level=40|Price=200}}
* {{Store Mut|Level=40|Price=200}}
* {{Store Nat|Level=40|Price=200}}
* {{Store Nat|Level=40|Price=200}}
* [[Inspirations]]
''I have acquired more {{green|Enhancements}} for you...friend. Please, call.''
''I have acquired more '''Enhancments''' for you ... friend. Please call.''
* [[Inspirations]] (all)
''You are most skilled, {{Character}}. Here are more {{Green|Enhancements.}}
 
== Urgent Mission ==
{{Urgent missions
|{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Stop the Rikti from securing Portal technology}}
}}


== Story Arc ==
== Story Arc ==
 
{{ArcAward|m=55}}
{{MeritAward|21}}
=== Division: Line (40-45) ===
 
=== Division: Line (40-44) ===
==== Souvenir ====
==== Souvenir ====
 
{{Souvenir|C'Kelkah's ceremonial blade}}
'''Souvenir:''' C'Kelkah's ceremonial blade
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Stop the Rikti experiment and the battle on the street}}
 
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Prevent the Rikti from achieving their aims on an alternate Earth}}
 
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Meet Nen'Kulf and find out what he has to say}}
This ceremonial Rikti blade was given to you by the Rikti Traditionalist leader C'Kelkah as a sign of her thanks. To you it is a memento, reminding you of the strange adventure so bizarre you call it by the Rikti name:
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Defeat and capture the Traditionalist scientist C'Kelkah}}
 
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Capture the transformed Lost Nen'Kulf}}
'''Division: Line'''
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Recapture C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army}}
 
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Attack the Rikti base to discover their target point}}
It all began when a strange [[Rikti]] dimensional experiment on the streets of the city turned into a pitched battle among the Rikti themselves! You went in to shut down the experiment and free civilians trapped between the warring sides.<br />
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Attack the suspected Restructurist conversion center}}
Though the situation was contained in the end, you were left wondering why the Rikti would ever fight each other?
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Pursue and capture a Restructurist Rikti leader named Lu'Bew}}
 
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Investigate the Rikti's capture of a Circle of Thorns sorcerer}}
You next journeyed to a war-ravaged abandoned Earth to stop another Rikti interdimensional experiment. You fought Rikti fighting Rikti again, and discovered that one side had already damaged the other's portal equipment.
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Travel to a parallel dimension and disrupt whatever the Rikti are doing}}
 
{{Mission:Division&#58; Line - Disrupt the Rikti Restructurists' plan and prevent a second Rikti Invasion}}
You received word that a member of the [[The Lost|Lost]], now known by the Rikti name Nen'Kulf, wanted to speak with you. Nen'Kulf was worried, however, that Rikti from another faction might try to stop the meeting. You arrived in time to save Nen'Kulf from other Rikti who had caught him, and he explained to you that the Rikti on Earth were starting to factionalize. The battles you'd seen were between the [[Traditionalist#Rikti Traditionalists|Traditionalist faction]], who sought to rebuild the Rikti civilization of their home world on Earth, and the [[Restructurists|Restructurist faction]], who want to create a new Rikti society to handle the current situation. Nen'Kulf also gave you the location of a Traditionalist leader.
 
Once Nen'Kulf information was confirmed you moved in and captured C'Kelkah, a Rikti dimensional travel scientist and one of the leaders of the Rikti Traditionalists. Curiously, you also found devices meant to disrupt interdimensional travel being prepared at the base.
 
Disturbing trends revealed in C'Kelkah's initial interrogation were reinforced when you discovered that Nen'Kulf had been granted a full Rikti conversion following C'Kelkah's capture. You went to capture the transformed Nen'Kulf during his first action as a full Rikti of the Lineage of War.
 
All plans were thrown into disarray when the [[Nemesis]] Army struck, kidnapping C'Kelkah! Nen'Kulf was killed in the attack as well. You went to recapture her from Nemesis, and found that the Rikti were already trying to do the same. Unfortunately, Nemesis had already moved C'Kelkah to another location.
 
With few leads on C'Kelkah's location, you hit the next best thing: the staging point for a Traditionalist  Rikti operation to rescue C'Kelkah. Using information you found there, you were able to find C'kelkah's current location and rescue her from the Nemesis Army. C'Kelkah was very thankful, and though communication was difficult, tried to thank you and explain the differences between the Rikti factions from her point of view. She explained that while the Traditionalists wanted to recreate the stable society of their home, the Restructurists were led by power hungry leaders of the Lineage of War, who wished to build a society they could rule.
 
To show that she was willing to work in good faith, C'Kelkah provided the location of a facility the Restructurist Rikti used to convert Lost into new troops. You shut the place down and recovered several testimonial journals from Lost converts, including one written by Nen'Kulf.
 
Decryptions of Nemesis Army documents you found when recapturing C'Kelkah showed that Nemesis had planned on capturing a Restructurist leader as well. With information from C'Kelkah, you were able to update the plan and captured the Restructurist general Lu'Bew, as well as plans for future Rikti operations. More important, however, was the discovery of a Rikti who used magical powers!
 
When questioned about the mystic Rikti, C'Kelkah replied that some Lost converts had displayed an aptitude for arcane powers. The Traditionalists had not pursued this, but there were rumors that radical Restructurists had. There were even rumors that they'd captured a [[Circle of Thorns]] sorcerer and were forcing him to teach them magic. You investigated, and found out that the rumors were true. You captured a Circle mage called Otrant who told you that the Rikti were also interested in magical barriers.
 
You next intercepted a Restructurist Rikti interdimensional expedition, and learned from the readings of the Rikti devices that the barrier sealing off the Rikti home world was magical in nature. Combined with the orders you found and the radical Restructurist's new magical power, it became evident that the Rikti sought to breach the mystic barrier to their home world!
 
The final stage was set when the radical Restructurists overran a section of [[Oranbega]] rich in stored magical energy. You rushed to the scene and fought through both Circle of Thorns defenders and Rikti attackers until you were able to stop the Restructurists plans.
 
With the radical Restructurists' defeat came the first hope of peace since the beginning of the [[Rikti War]]. C'Kelkah offered to begin cease-fire talks between the peoples of Earth and the Rikti Traditionalist faction. It's not a full peace, and it may be far off, but it is a chance.
 
When asked why she had been willing to help fight the Restructurists, C'Kelkah's reasoning was simple. She worried that if the Restructurists could restore contact with the Rikti home Earth, they would likely be given free reign to continue on Earth until they achieved victory. She feared that with that taste of victory, they would not allow their power to be taken away and be merged back under the command of the Lineage of War. That they might not stop with one Earth alone.
 
 
==== {{UL|Stop the Rikti experiment and the battle on the street}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=There is a major disturbance occurring, {{Character}}. A large number of Rikti troops have taken control over several city blocks, and are preparing what appears to be a major dimensional experiment or mass transfer. Civil authorities were able to evacuate most civilians, but there are still people trapped in the area. This situation has been further complicated by verified reports of Rikti fighting other Rikti. An emergency of this nature supercedes the necessities of proper chain of command; I am thus taking the initiative and requesting your assistance to stop the Rikti battle on the streets and/or rescue the civilians and/or disrupt the Rikti's experiment.
There is little time before this situation will get out of hand. I would estimate that you have approximately 2 hours to stabilize the situation.
|Accept=While other forces are preparing to counter-attack, it is important to either evacuate the remaining civilians, or to prevent the dimensional experiment the Rikti are performing by incapacitating their machines. You will need to take the light rail over to the site of the battle. It's been contained with an emergency force field, so that should make your job easier.
|Solicit=While other forces are preparing to counter-attack, it is important to either evacuate the remaining civilians, or to prevent the dimensional experiment the Rikti are performing by incapacitating their machines. Both objectives are important, but you only need to accomplish one or the other.}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=A scream rips through the air|Primary=Stop Rikti street battle (Timed, 2 hours)|Secondary=6 portal devices to adjust, 4 citizens to save|Additional=|Completion=You were able to accomplish your goals and stopped the Rikti's fight on the streets.}}
 
:'''Note:''' You need to disable all the machines '''or''' rescue all the civilians, but don't have to do both.
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Hostage x3 (NPC Hostage)
* Civilian (NPC Hostage)
 
 
{{NPC Text|title=Hostages dialogue|text=
'''Hostage:''' ''Looks like I picked the wrong day to go to the store!''<br />
'''Hostage:''' ''Thank you, Hero. I'll go out to the relief station and help others.''<br />
'''Hostage:''' ''I heard Paragon City was exciting, Hero, but I think I've had enough excitement for a while!''<br />
'''Civilian:''' ''I thought I was in trouble, Hero, but then the Rikti started fighting each other and it all went crazy!''}}
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Division: Line|Text=It all began when a strange Rikti dimensional experiment on the streets of the city turned into a pitched battle among the Rikti themselves! You went in to shut down the experiment and free civilians trapped between the warring sides. Though the situation was contained in the end, you were let wondering why Rikti would ever fight each other?}}
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=Thanks to your swift intervention, civilian casualties were low and we were able to determine that the Rikti were performing some sort of large-scale measurement. We were unable to determine what they were measuring.
 
I am disturbed that the forces brought to bear in what seems to have been an internecine struggle were powerful enough to challenge you. The Rikti way is one of monolithic harmony. What could cause such a schism among them?}}
 
==== {{UL|Prevent the Rikti from achieving their aims on an alternate Earth}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=[[Portal Corporation]] scientists have monitored an unauthorized interdimensional transit from our world to a nearby alternate Earth. Readings match the dimensional jump technology that the Rikti recently stole from Portal Corporation, but show signs of modification  that match some of the changes made to the Portal apparatus recovered after your recent battle with the Rikti on the city streets. ''I have been authorized by my superiors to request your assistance to prevent the Rikti from achieving their aims on an alternate Earth, whatever those aims may be.''
|Accept=I am uncertain of the Rikti aims. The modifications to their portal generation equipments indicate that they may not be attempting a breakthrough to our home Earth, but may be performing some other operation. It is still important to alter their portal generation equipment to ensure that that world is cut off from the Rikti home Earth.
|Solicit=Though I am uncertain of the Rikti's final objective on that world, it is imperative that you make certain that their portal generation devices are disrupted, cutting that world off from the Rikti's home Earth.}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=It looks as though this world has seen more than its share of war|Primary=Disrupt Rikti portal devices|Secondary=6 portal devices to adjust|Additional=|Completion=You found the Rikti expedition already badly disrupted}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* None
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Unknown sabotage|Text=When you examined the Rikti's portal generation devices, you discovered that they had already been sabotaged and disrupted by someone else.}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=All evidence indicate that the Rikti's portal devices had been tampered with before you even arrived. That, in combination with another outbreak of inter-Rikti violence points to the possibility that the Rikti are undergoing an internal schism. I am going to speak with some of my own sources, {{Character}}. Perhaps I can uncover more.}}
 
==== {{UL|Meet Nen'Kulf and find out what he has to say}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=I have spoken with a number of contacts I still have among [[the Lost]] about the recent Rikti against Rikti battles we have seen. Few are willing to tell me anything, but one, a man who has taken the Rikti name Nen'Kulf, has agreed to talk. Nen'Kulf will not speak to me, fearing I will contaminate his hard-won "Rikti Thought" pattern, but he has agreed to speak with you. I believe that he is genuine. However, he is concerned that members of one of the factions may attempt to prevent the meeting. Despite this danger, I would like to ask you to '''meet Nen'Kulf and find out what he has to say''' about the recent Rikti conflicts.
|Accept=I knew the man who is now Nen'Kulf well. He joined the Lost after he lost everything in the war, and always sought to help his fellows. He has long given me bits of information in the hopes that the war could be ended peacefully and soon. I am suprised that he had not mentioned the division among the Rikti earlier, but if he wishes to talk now, he should be listened to.
|Solicit=You must speak with Nen'Kulf. He is likely to have valuable information vital to our efforts.}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=The hum of Rikti energy weapons is the first thing you pick up on. Nen'Kulf mentioned that he was afraid of being followed, but you aren't certain that this isn't a trap.|Primary=Meet with Nen'Kulf|Secondary=Locate Nen'Kulf|Additional=|Completion=You spoke with Nen'Kulf after rescuing him from other, hostile Rikti. He told you a great deal about the different Rikti factions}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Nen'Kulf (NPC)
 
 
{{NPC Text|title=Nen'Kulf dialogue|text=
'''Nen'Kulf:''' ''My friend told me: you would come. I will tell you: Many things ''}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Nen'Kulf's information|Text=After his rescue from Rikti of another faction, the Restructurist faction Lost called Nen'Kulf told you:
 
"Rikti are: Divided. Two Factions: Restructurist, Traditionalist.<br />
Traditionalist are: Fanatic faction. They seek: Iron-clad rule. They seek: Total recreation of Home-Earth Rikti society. They are: Bound in: Old ways. They are: inflexible. Converted Lost are: Second class citizens: For Traditionalists.<br />
Restructurists seek: New ways. Restructurists reforms: Blocked by: Traditionalist agenda. Traditionalists seek: Total Rule of: Humans; Rikti, when: Home-Earth contacted.<br />
I provide: Location of: Strongest Traditionalist leader."}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=Nen'Kulf information is very interesting. The Rikti here on Earth are having difficulty figuring out how to proceed without guidance from the home Earth. It may be possible to take advantage of this. Of the two factions Nen'Kulf outlined, the Traditionalists seem to pose a larger threat. I will filter all of this information through the intelligence network, and check into the location Nen'Kulf provided you.
 
If the information is verifiable, I may soon need to request your assistance in a sanctioned action against these Traditionalists, {{Character}}.}}
 
==== {{UL|Defeat and capture the Traditionalist scientist C'Kelkah}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=Intelligence has been able to confirm the information provided by Nen'Kulf about the current location of a major Traditionalist leader. I have further been able to verify this leader's identity as C'Kelkah, a leading scientist with the Rikti invasion forces who is believed to be in charge of their dimensional travel research teams. The strategic nature of her position within the Rikti science hierarchy increases the priority of C'Kelkah's capture. '''I have thus been authorized to sanction an attempt to defeat and/or capture C'Kelkah, and would like to ask for your assistance in this operation.'''
|Accept=C'Kelkah is currently overseeing the setup of a forward base in an old [[Council]] facility. This facility was cleared out some time ago by an independent hero action, but a Rikti infiltrator in City Hall managed to hide its location, preventing its demolition. Your mission will be to locate C'Kelkah and her direct subordinates and defeat them.
|Solicit=You must locate C'Kelkah and her direct subordinates and defeat them.}}
 
{{Ambush|
 
'''After accepting this mission''' you will be ambushed by '''a squad''' of '''Rikti'''}}
 
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This old Council base now hums with modifications made by its new alien masters|Primary=Defeat C'Kelkah & her guards|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You have captured C'Kelkah, a scientist and one of the leaders of the Rikti's Traditionalist faction}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* C'Kelkah {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Interference devices|Text=Though these devices are clearly made with Rikti technology for Rikti use, you can figure out enough to see that they are built to scramble dimensional portal generators, potentially even helping to seal off travel between targeted dimensions. Why the Rikti would want to scramble portals is unknown.}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=With C'Kelkah's capture, we will likely see a drop in activity from the dangerous Traditionalist Rikti faction. I will continue my investigations with Nen'Kulf and others to observe the impact. What is potentially more important is C'Kelkah's role in Rikti dimensional travel research. Further investigation of the site has uncovered odd evidence that the devices being prepared by C'Kelkah's team were made to disrupt dimensional travel. The reasoning for this is unknown, but may come out during C'Kelkah's interrogation.}}
 
==== {{UL|Capture the transformed Lost Nen'Kulf}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=Early results from C'Kelkah's interrogation and further examination of the site where you captured her have begun to present some disturbing trends. I have tried to contact Nen'Kulf to see if I could confirm some of this information, but I have learned that following C'Kelkah's capture, Nen'Kulf underwent full Rikti conversion and was promoted to an elite rank within the Rikti [[Lineage of War]].
 
This makes me extremely suspicious of Nen'Kulf's motivations and the nature of the information he provided to us. '''I would like to ask you to undertake an operation to capture Nen'Kulf so that I can confirm or allay my suspicions.'''
|Accept=I have located the place and time of Nen'Kulf first operation as a fully converted Rikti. Your goal will be to capture him. Stopping the attack in general is good as well, but it is not a criteria for this mission.
 
Many pieces of this Situation: Non-Congruent
 
Excuse me.
 
Many pieces of this situation do not fit together. We must have more information before we can tell whether or not we have made a tactical error. Nen'Kulf's capture is important to determining this.
|Solicit=You will need to defeat Nen'Kulf and possibly any others in direct association with him. Now that he has achieved full conversion, we cannot know how other Rikti may influence his mind.}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=With the information you've been given, you are able to arrive just moments after the Rikti appeared|Primary=Capture Nen'Kulf & his guards|Secondary=4 Citizens to Rescue|Additional=|Completion=you captured Nen'Kulf, the converted human who had first informed you of the growing schism amongst the Rikti}}
 
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Hostage x4 (NPC Hostage)
* Nen'Kulf {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=}}
 
 
{{NPC Text|title=Hostages dialogue|text=
'''Hostage:''' ''That was an incredible save, Hero!''<br />
'''Hostage:''' ''Wow, Hero, you're a sight for sore eyes''<br />
'''Hostage:''' ''Who tha hero? You tha hero, Hero! You tha hero!''}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Nen'Kulf dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''I will: Do Honor: Lineage of War ''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''I have become: Rikti! Hero: Past usefulness!''}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=Thank you for your assistance in this operation. With Nen'Kulf's capture we may be able to get some answers, but his mindset is very Rikti now, and very hostile. Any interrogation will be difficult. In contrast, C'Kelkah has been open and willing to talk. I will tell you more of what has been learned from her soon, once it has been cleared.
 
Nen'Kulf was a friend of mine, once. He believed strongly in the Rikti ideals of unity and harmony. The changes to him are disturbing, but not completely unexpected. Many who seek to impose peace can become tyrants if they follow their ideals without question.}}
 
==== {{UL|Recapture C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=There has been an unforeseen development in the Rikti situation. The Rikti leader you captured, C'Kelkah, has been abducted by a Nemesis task force. Several guards and prisoners were killed in the attack, including one of C'Kelkah's interrogators and Nen'Kulf. It is not believed that they were specific targets of the operation. Attempts to track the movements of the Nemesis troops who captured C'Kelkah have failed. However, there have been reports of Rikti attacks on a suspected Nemesis base. It is my belief that they are trying to rescue C'Kelkah. '''I am using my own authority during this emergency situation and authorizing an action to recapture C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army forces.'''
|Accept=I do not know what purpose Nemesis or the Nemesis Army have for abducting C'Kelkah, but I am certain that we cannot allow her to remain in Nemesis' control. I have given you the coordinates where the battles between the Rikti and Nemesis have been reported. Your goal: Free C'Kelkah.
 
Excuse me.
 
Your goal is to locate and liberate C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army. Continued attacks by Rikti forces are also highly likely.
|Solicit=Your goal is to locate and liberate C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army. Continued attacks by Rikti forces are also likely.}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Hidden beneath a disused facade, you find nothing less than a base used by the forces of the Prussian Prince of Automatons, Nemesis!|Primary=Locate C'Kelkah|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You searched, but were unable to find the Traditionalist Rikti leader C'Kelkah. Nemesis may have moved her to a new location.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
{{Enemy Nemesis}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* {{Named|Faction=Nemesis|Type=Fake Nemesis}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Nemesis Captain dialogue|text=
'''Before Combat:''' ''Repulse these invaders!''<br />
'''Combat Start:''' ''Rally for Lord Nemesis!''}}
{{NPC Text|title=Fake Nemesis dialogue|text=
'''Before Combat:''' ''Retreat and Lord Nemesis may prove merciful! ''<br />
'''Combat Start:''' ''I act on behalf of Lord Nemesis, and shall not fail! ''}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=C'Kelkah transferred!|Text=The orders you found on a Nemesis computer refer to a prisoner transfer from this base to another, unspecified base. It looks like [[Nemesis (Archvillain)|Nemesis]] was ahead of things and already moved the Traditionalist Rikti leader C'Kelkah to a new and more secure location.}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=C'Kelkah remains in Nemesis control for the moment, but any evaluation of this situation reveals that you are not at fault. I had not anticipated an attack by Nemesis, or from any other villain organization. I have concentrated on the Rikti to the exclusion of much else. I have tried to speak with [[Maxwell Christopher|Agent Maxwell Christopher]] about Nemesis' possible motivations, but I have not received anything back yet. I will consult with my sources and others to find the next option.}}
 
==== {{UL|Attack the Rikti base to discover their target point}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=I have been unable to get solid information on locations Nemesis forces may be holding the Traditionalist Rikti leader C'Kelkah. However, I have discovered a location where [[Traditionalist]] Rikti forces appear to be preparing a strike against Nemesis Army forces. It is my belief that they are preparing to stage a rescue of C'Kelkah. '''As the agent on the scene, I am authorizing an attack on the Rikti base to discover their target point.''' If you can find planning details at this location, you may be able to locate where Nemesis is holding the Traditionalist leader C'Kelkah.
|Accept=We still have very limited intelligence on this situation. I am hesitant to send you into the field in such a circumstance, but there is no choice. You must look for a clue to C'Kelkah's location at the Rikti staging point. If you find one, proceed immediately to strike against Nemesis and retrieve her from the Nemesis Army.
|Solicit=You must look for a clue to C'Kelkah's location at the Rikti staging point. If you find one, proceed immediately to strike against Nemesis and retrieve her from the Nemesis Army.}}
 
===== {{UL|Find C'Kelkah's location}} =====
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Though much of this building remains long abandoned, you can find the floors where the Rikti have set up a temporary rallying point.|Primary=Find C'Kelkah's location|Secondary=Search For Clues|Additional=|Completion=You found where the Rikti think C'Kelkah is being held by Nemesis.  Now you must recapture her from the Nemesis Army.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Traditionalist Chief Mesmerist {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=Chief Mesmerist}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Rikti rescue plans|Text=You found these precisely drawn diagrams at a Rikti staging area for an attempted rescue for C'Kelkah, a Rikti scientist and one of the leaders of their "Traditionalist" faction. The plans are very easy to follow, drawn with scientific precision and noted in a simplified version of the Rikti language. Almost as if they were written for people not completely familiar with the intricacies of Rikti thought and language.}}
 
{{Ambush|
 
'''Upon exiting the mission  you will be ambushed by '''one squad''' of '''Nemesis soldiers'''}}
 
===== {{UL|Recapture C'Kelkah}} =====
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Deep beneath the ground, this subterranean lab and base is hidden from any detection. You have to wonder how the Rikti even found this place.|Primary=Recapture C'Kelkah|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You recaptured the traditionalist C'Kelkah from the forces of the Nemesis Army.  You also found some coded plans on one of the defeated Nemesis soldiers.
}}
[[File:C'Kelkah.jpg|150px|thumb|{{center|C'Kelkah}}]]
 
 
 
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Nemesis}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* {{Named|Faction=Nemesis|Type=Fake Nemesis}} x2
* [[C'Kelkah]] (NPC Hostage)
* {{Named|Faction=Nemesis|Type=Warhulk}} (Guarding C'Kelkah)
 
 
'''Note'''
 
* Although labelled a Boss, C'Kelkah will not fight.
{{clr}}
{{Ambush|''Secure the hostage!''
 
'''After freeing C'Kelkah''' you will be ambushed by '''three squads''' of '''Nemesis soldiers'''}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Fake Nemesis 1 dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' '' ''<br />
'''Combat start:''' ''You've gotten this far, Hero, but shall reach no farther! ''<br />
}}
{{NPC Text|title=Fake Nemesis 2 dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''I have relayed all reports to Lord Nemesis. He says we stand or die here. ''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''We shall be victorious! For Lord Nemesis and his Nemesis Army!''<br />
}}
{{NPC Text|title=Warhulk dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' '''Nemesis Soldier:''' ''I'd like to see this Rikti creature howl.''<br />'''Warhulk:''' ''Leave it alone. It's too valuable to Lord Nemesis.''<br />'''Combat start:''' '''Warhulk:''' ''Protect the hostage!''<br />
}}
{{NPC Text|title=C'Kelkah dialogue|text=
'''Once free:''' ''I understand: Return: Captivity. Your people: Better: Madman Nemesis.''
 
'''If recaptured:''' ''Help: Needed. Speed: Essential!''
 
'''If left behind:''' ''Your speed: Unmatched. Request: Wait.''
 
'''If refound:''' ''Your assistance: Most welcome.''
 
'''At the mission exit:''' ''Gratitude combined: Regret. Your valor: Inspiration. Battle with your kind: Wrong, perhaps.''
}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Ambush dialogue|text=
'''Ambush 1:''' ''Stop the heroes, for Lord Nemesis!''<br />
'''Ambush 2:''' ''Stop the heroes, for Lord Nemesis!''<br />
'''Ambush 3:''' ''Stop the heroes, for Lord Nemesis!''}}
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=C'Kelkah speaks|Text=After C'Kelkah was recaptured from the Nemesis Army, she tried to communicate with you. Though much of it was difficult to comprehend, you were able to understand some of what she said:
 
"My thanks: Yours. Nemesis: Madman. Danger: Rikti, Human.<br />
Name:C'Kelkah<br />
Lineage:Science<br />
Role: Original: Adviser. Current Role:1/6<br />
Traditionalist Leader. Goal: Rebuild Rikti Society. Rikti here: Cut off. Society: Militarized; Unstable. Rikti Society: Stable. Home Earth: Mostly Stable. Military:Small. Lineage of War: little power. Human/Rikti conflict caused: Military increase: Power/prestige. Restructurists: Led by: Military Leaders. Most Rikti: in Human Earth force Soldiers. Military Leaders: Seek to: Retain command/control/power/prestige. Build:Society they rule. Hero: Used by: Restructurists."}}
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Coded plans|Text=You found this document on one of the Nemesis soldiers you defeated during the recapture of the Rikti Traditionalist faction leader C'Kelkah. The code the plans have been encrypted with makes them completely impenetrable at first glance, but it's likely that it could be broken with enough time and effort.}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=C'Kelkah is under guard once more. Your actions were highly successful. She is much more communicative after her experience with Nemesis. The picture she has painted of the Rikti [[Traditionalists]] and [[Restructurists]] is very different from the one promoted by Nen'Kulf. I am uncertain which is more accurate, but there may be more information soon. I have also passed the documents you found along to the appropriate parties. The Nemesis Army regularly monitors other villain organizations, their plans against the Rikti may reveal elements we are currently unaware of. I do not think that this situation is complete at this time.}}
 
==== {{UL|Attack the suspected Restructurist conversion center}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=The Traditionalist Rikti scientist C'Kelkah has been very communicative since you rescued her from the [[Nemesis|Nemesis Army]]. She has begun to tell us more about the growing division between Rikti factions present on Earth. She has even offered to assist against the [[Restructurists]]' faction forces. As proof of her good faith, she has provided us with the location of a facility currently dedicated to converting [[The Lost|Lost]] into Rikti. I am not certain I can trust her, but it does seem that she is motivated to assist us. '''I have asked for and been granted authorization to sanction an attack on the suspected Restructurist Rikti conversion center to test the validity of C'Kelkah's claim, and would like to offer you the first option on this operation.'''
|Accept=Your objectives are two-fold: First, you must secure the facility by defeating the facility's leader, a Restructurist commander called Po'Ken. Secondly, you must search for information about how lost are being funneled into the facility.
 
After the Nen'Kulf fiasco, I am hesitant to trust my instincts when dealing with other Rikti. However, I think that C'Kelkah may be telling the truth. If the rift between [[Traditionalists]] and [[Restructurists]] is as large as we are beginning to believe, this battle may be as important to them as the battle with Earth.
|Solicit=You must secure the facility by defeating the facility's leader, a Restructurist commander called Po'Ken. You must also search for information about how [[The Lost|Lost]] are being funneled into the facility.}}
 
 
{{Ambush|
 
'''After accepting this mission''' you will be ambushed by '''a squad''' of '''Rikti'''}}
 
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Though much of the machinery in here was manufactured by Earthly companies, it has been repurposed and rebuilt to accomplish Rikti objectives|Primary=Defeat Po'Ken, find Lost info|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Po'Ken and secured the facility. You also discovered interesting information about the Lost and the two Rikti factions.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Po'Ken {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=Chief Soldier}}
 
 
{{NPC Text|title=Transformation Candidates dialogue|text=
'''Transformation candidate 1:''' ''The change will be on us so soon!''<br />'''Transformation candidate 2:''' ''There will be much room in the new Restructurist order!''<br />
 
(aggroed)
 
'''Transformation candidate 2:''' ''Hero! No! Not now! Not now!''<br />
}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Nen'Kulf's journal|Text=You found this handwritten journal along with several others, all written by Lost who were soon to undergo the transformation into full Rikti. This one was witten by none other than Nen'Kulf, the Lost convert who had given you C'Kelkah's location in an attempt to undermine the Traditionalists. There is some detail about how members of the Lost earn their conversion to Rikti, as well as descriptions of the strange changes to body and mind the process entails. The last line of the last entry sticks out to you:
 
"Regret:Betray Angus. Action:Necessary. Will become:Rikti. Wish that:he could understand. I will be so much more soon."}}
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Journal of a Lost|Text=You found this handwritten journal along with several others, all written by Lost who were soon to undergo the transformation into full Rikti.  This one details how he was recruited into the Restructurists, and his thoughts on the factions.  you find the following passage near the end: 
 
'The Traditionalists want more of us converts because they want to grow their ranks.  The soldiers outnumber them by a lot.  They'll educate you and find a good job for you, but you'll never be a 'real' Rikti as far as they're concerned.  They're a sentimental favorite among a lot of the Rikti I've talked to.  They don't have a lot of real power, though, because there aren't that many of them.  Maybe one in ten.'
 
'The Restructurists, though, they have the power.  If you do well in battle, they won't care if you were a human before.  You can become anything.  That's the path for me.  I don't care what happens to the world.  I want to be on the winning side.'}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=It appears that C'Kelkah's information was correct. The closure of that facility should slow down the rate at which the Restructurists are converting members of the Lost into new troops. The journals you found are being studied for further clues into Lost recruiting techniques and methods to counter-act the Rikti conversion process. Nen'Kulf's journal may be of particular help.
 
C'Kelkah has continued to talk with us. I believe that government negotiators may soon have a major intelligence breakthrough.}}
 
==== {{UL|Pursue and capture a Restructurist Rikti leader named Lu'Bew}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=There has been an interesting development in the Rikti situation. [[Maxwell Christopher|Agent Maxwell]] has finally given me the decryption of the [[Nemesis|Nemesis Army]] plans you recovered during the operation to recapture C'Kelkah. The decrypted plans outlined a second kidnapping attempt, this time of a [[Restructurists|Restructurist]] Rikti leader. The plans are now out of date, but C'Kelkah has been able to fill in a great deal of information. '''C'Kelkah has provided correct information in past, so I have been able to attain authorization to recruit meta-human assests for a mission to pursue and capture a Restructurist Rikti leader named Lu'Bew and his operations staff.'''
 
|Accept=Your target will be the Restructurist Rikti leader Lu'Bew and his operation staff. According to C'Kelkah, Lu'Bew is one of the major generals within the Restructurist group. He also used to be human.
 
[[Nemesis (Archvillain)|Nemesis]]' plan was startlingly audacious. He intended to capture leaders from both sides, convert them into cyborgs under his control, then allow the Rikti to recapture them. Agent Maxwell refused to give me further access to the decrypted plans. I do not think he trusts me.
|Solicit=Your target will be the Restructurist Rikti leader Lu'Bew and his operation staff. According to C'Kelkah, Lu'Bew is one of the major generals within the Restructurist group. He also used to be human.
}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Everything has checked out so far. If the information holds out, then Lu'Bew should be here to drill new Rikti troops, and not suspect a surprise attack|Primary=Capture Lu'Bew & his staff|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated Lu'Bew, and saw a Rikti who was using magical powers! You also found intelligence on Lu'Bew after the battle.
|Solicit=Your target will be the Restructurist Rikti leader Lu'Bew and his operation staff. According to C'Kelkah, Lu'Bew is one of the major generals within the Restructurist group. He also used to be human.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Lu'Bew {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=Chief Soldier}}
* [[Rikti#Rikti Magus (boss)|Rikti Magus]]
 
 
{{NPC Text|title=Rikti Magus dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Observe: New Capacities ''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''Hero: Defeat by: My power! ''<br />
}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Lu'Bew dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' '' ''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''Hero: Earth scum! ''<br />
}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Captured plans|Text=Though these seem to be plans detailing a major Rikti operation, they appear to only contain one small section of a much larger agenda.  They will need to be decoded and translated, but this could be even more important than Lu'Bew's capture itself.}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=Lu'Bew's capture is a great achievement, Hero. The plans you captured will be sent for decoding and translation immediately. I will also see that C'Kelkah is questioned about them.
 
I am greatly disturbed by the implication that the Rikti have begun to utilize magic. This discovery could greatly alter our perceptions of Rikti capabilities and have vast ramifications. I will speak with my superiors about it.}}
 
==== {{UL|Investigate the Rikti's capture of a Circle of Thorns sorcerer}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=I have spoken with C'Kelkah's questioners. While we have not yet completed the decryption and translation of the plans you found while fighting Lu'Bew, I did ask them to question C'Kelkah about the Rikti Magus you encountered. She informed us that several of their [[Lost]] converts displayed some supernatural ability which their scientist atributed to a genetic heritage unknown amongst the Rikti. The [[Traditionalists]] had not pursued further research, but according to C'Kelkah, certain radical [[Restructurists|Restructurist]] factions may have. She had heard rumors that they had captured a [[Circle of Thorns]] sorcerer and had been forcing him to teach them magic. '''While we are decrypting the plans, it might be advisable to investigate the Rikti's capture of a Circle of Thorns sorcerer.'''
|Accept=We knew that many Lost converts viewed the Restructurist faction as a superior choice due to the opportunity for advancement, calculated against the greater risk of being used as cannon-fodder. If some have found a way to do this by pursuing magical knowledge otherwise unattainable to the Rikti, this could radically alter the Rikti power structure. I will speak with occult specialists to attempt to gauge the threat.
|Solicit=You must find the [[Circle of Thorns]] sorcerer the [[Rikti]] have captured. He may have some interesting information.}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=Despite the hum of alien machinery, this section of ancient Oranbega feels empty somehow.|Primary=Find captive sorcerer|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You found a Circle of Thorns mage being held captive by the Rikti, and learned about the Riktis' magical interest from him}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=Rikti Magus|Text=Magus}}
* Otrant (NPC Hostage)
 
 
{{NPC Text|title=Rikti Magus dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Bring: Otrant. Purpose: Instruction. ''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''Know: Hero! Now time: Die! ''<br />
}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Otrant dialogue|text=
'''Once free:''' ''I thank you for my release from these monsters. I will tell you what I know.''<br />
}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Otrant's story|Text=Upon his release from his Rikti captors, the Circle sorcerer told you:
 
"The Rikti held me captive after assaulting this section of the city. They used their mental powers to keep me locked within this weak body, and interrogated me regularly on magical subjects. I played along at first, trying to understand what they sought and thinking my instruction useless to them. Soon, however, they began to mimic my own magic, and teach it to others of their loathsome kind!<br />
"They were also greatly interested in barrier magics. Not the conventional barriers of energy, but more theorethical structures. I know not their aim, but they knew exactly the sort of barrier they wished to find information about.<br />
"And that is all you shall gain from me. I have told you this because I think your city and mine may face a mutual peril. You shall get no more. I shall not become some sycophantic research tool like the traitor [[Akarist]]!" }}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=Otrant is now in our custody, but he refuses to tell us more about what the Rikti sought from him. What we already know leaves only more questions. The decryption and translation of the plans you captured should be complete soon, perhaps they will supply the missing information.
 
Additionally, on the advice of [[MAGI]] occult experts I have been cross-referencing recent Lost to Rikti converts with a list of families posessing ties to known magical or "[[Mu]]" bloodlines. There were several matches, most of them now with the Restructurist factions. This could have a major negative impact on our operations.}}
 
==== {{UL|Travel to a parallel dimension and disrupt whatever the Rikti are doing}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=[[Portal Corporation]] researchers have reported a major disturbance in the interdimensional substrate following the detection of a Rikti interdimensional transit to a parallel Earth. It is unlikely anything they have recorded before. The Rikti expedition to that parallel world matches a similar mission  mentioned in the decrypted portions of the orders you captured on the Restructurist leader Lu'Bew. It is my belief that the detected disturbance is part of the [[Restructurists]]' larger plan. '''As such, I am taking the initiative during this potential crisis and requesting that you travel to this parallel dimension and disrupt whatever activity the Rikti are working toward.'''
|Accept=Your access has already been cleared. Your primary objective is to ensure that the Rikti are unable to find a path to their home Earth from the alternate world. This can be accomplished either by disrupting their portal generation equipment, or by defeating all Rikti at the transit site.
 
This is pure speculation on my part, but I suspect that one or more Rikti Magus will be at the transfer site as well. I think I understand how this is beginning to fit together.
|Solicit=Your primary objective is to ensure that the Rikti are unable to find a path to their home Earth from the alternate world. This can be accomplished either by disrupting their portal generation equipment, or by defeating all Rikti at the transfer site.}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You hear the feeble hum of the aliens' technology|Primary=Disrupt Rikti portal devices|Secondary=6 portal devices to adjust|Additional=|Completion=You have prevented the Rikti from reaching their home world.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=Rikti Magus|Text=Magus}} x3
 
 
{{NPC Text|title=Rikti Magus dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Commence: Ceremonies. Barrier breach: Soon ''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''Hero: Too late. ''<br />
}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=The barrier's true nature|Text=You found this data on portal devices being used as part of a ceremony conducted by Rikti Magi. These modified versions of the portal devices the Rikti had stolen from Portal Corporation were made not to attempt to open a gateway between worlds, but to analyze a barrier that cuts a world off in a very unique way. The conclusion of the analysis is that there is no normal energy or physical barrier surrounding the Rikti's home Earth, but that there is a strange force separating that world from the rest of the multiverse. A force unquantificable by even Rikti science. A force that might be called magic.}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=As readings from the Rikti expedition indicate and I had suspected, the Rikti believe that the barrier sealing off their homeworld is magical in nature. The [[Omega Team]] that shut down the Rikti/Earth portal was comprised mostly of mystically gifted heroes. None of the ones who traveled to Rikti Earth returned, but the portal was destroyed, and Rikti Earth sealed off. If the barrier around the Rikti homeworld is of a magical origin, it would explain why it has not been breached from either side.
 
The decrypted plans  you captured on the Restructurist leader Lu'Bew were shown to the Traditionalist leader C'Kelkah. Her reaction was characterized as "extreme". Coupled with our knowledge that the Rikti now possess mages from transformed [[Lost]] with [[Mu]] blood, the final phase of this operation becomes apparent. I will have more information for you shortly. This will be over soon.}}
 
==== {{UL|Disrupt the Rikti Restructurists' plan and prevent a second Rikti Invasion}} ====
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Brief=The Rikti have staged a major attack, securing a section of [[Oranbega]] rich in stores of magical energy. I believe, and C'Kelkah's concurs, that they are going to utilize their magi and knowledge about magical barriers to focus that energy and use it to destroy the barrier around the Rikti home Earth, beginning a second Rikti Invasion. This cannot be allowed to happen. Conventional forces are being gathered, but they may be too late and insufficient to the task. '''I therefore must ask you to disrupt the Rikti [[Restructurists]]' plan and prevent a second Rikti Invasion.'''
|Accept=I have consulted with all the occult and technological experts available. There should be two ways to prevent the destruction of the barrier. First, simply defeat all the Rikti in the target area. Secondly, disrupt the Rikti dimensional devices and the Circle's energy storage shrines and altars. Neither will likely be easy. Both Rikti and [[Circle of Thorns|Circle]] forces are certain to regard you as a threat. You must not fail. I have absolute faith in your abilities.
|Solicit=There should be two ways to prevent the destruction of the barrier. First, simply defeat all the Rikti in the target area. Secondly, disrupt the Rikti dimensional devices and the Circle's energy storage shrines and altars.}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This is where the road ends. You must stop the Rikti in this last desperate battle or face a second invasion of the Earth. Already you can hear the sounds of battles being fought ahead in the darkness.|Primary=Prevent a second Rikti Invasion|Secondary=4 mystic nodes to destroy, 6 devices to destroy|Additional=|Completion=You have stopped the Rikti from breaking the magical barrier sealing off their world and prevented a second Rikti Invasion.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
{{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* [[Rikti#Rikti Magus (boss)|Rikti Magus]]
* [[Circle of thorns#Death Mage|Death Mage]]
 
 
{{NPC Text|title=Battling Villains dialogue|text=
'''Circle of Thorns Mage:''' ''Oranbega is our home, thing of another world! ''<br />
 
(aggroed)
 
'''Circle of Thorns Mage:''' ''All of you outsiders shall be destroyed! ''<br />
 
 
'''Circle of Thorns Mage:''' ''Your powers are nothing before mine, foul creature! ''<br />
 
(aggroed)
 
'''Circle of Thorns Mage:''' ''All of you outsiders shall be destroyed! ''<br />
}}
 
{{NPC Text|title=Rikti Magus dialogue|text=
'''Before combat:''' ''Open: Path. Barrier: Falls! ''<br />'''Combat start:''' ''Hero: Die! ''<br />
}}
 
 
{{Mission Briefing
|Contact=Angus McQueen
|Debrief=The threat has passed for now, thanks to your efforts. The Restructurists are in chaos, but are already beginning a new wave of attacks. The greatest development, however, is with the Rikti [[Traditionalists]]. They have begun talks with the government for a cease-fire between Rikti of the Traditionalist faction and the peoples of Earth. It is not a peace, and will have no bearing on the actions of the larger Restructurist faction, but it is a step towards a peace and an end to the war. All of which is possible only due to your bravery and heroism. I thank you, {{Character}}.<br />
I thank you.
 
I asked C'Kelkah why she was helping us. Her reasoning was simple. She worried that if the Restructurists could restore contact with the Rikti home Earth, they would likely be given free reign to continue on Earth until they achieve victory. She feared that with that taste of victory, they would not allow their power to be taken away and be merged back under the command of the [[Lineage of War]]. Then, they might not stop with one Earth alone. My superiors may not trust the Traditionalists much, which is understandable. But I think I can trust that motivation.}}


== Missions ==
== Missions ==
 
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Capture a communication from a Rikti soldier in the field}}
=== {{UL|Stop the Rikti from securing Portal technology}} ===
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Capture the portal research facility and retrieve any Rikti portal research}}
 
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Catch a hostile infiltrator in the Rikti before he can return to the Council}}
'''Briefing'''
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Battle the Rikti in the War Zone}}
 
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Defeat War Chief Kt'Mezzu}}
Let's get straight to work, Hero. The Rikti are striking a [[Portal Corporation]] research lab. It's a small lab, where they try out all the new technology; it's even a secret to most of Portal Corporation's staff. You must stop the Rikti from securing that portal technology. Before I escaped the Rikti, I was able to learn a good deal about upcoming operations. The Rikti have been working toward a dangerous new goal. Ever since contact with the Rikti homeworld was cut off, the Rikti trapped on Earth have been desperate to establish contact with the homeworld again. I believe that they are getting very close to starting their own dimensional travel program. Their goal will be to find alternate routes back to our homeworld. If they succeed, they could start a new invasion.
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Harass and destroy Rikti forces at every opportunity}}
 
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Remove the Rikti threat from an alternate Earth}}
The Rikti will be looking to accomplish several main goals: kidnap key Portal Corporation researchers, copy Portal Corporation files about near dimensions, and acquire Portal Corporation portal generation technology. You can either defeat all Rikti operatives, or prevent them from accomplish these goals.
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Save a number of Lost from full conversion to Rikti}}
 
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Stop the Rikti expedition and discover the identity of the second expedition}}
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Secure Portal Corp from Rikti|Secondary=3 researchers to rescue, 2 computers to shut down|Additional=|Completion= You were able to keep the Rikti from stealing information and kidnapping researchers, but they've already taken key hardware.}}
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition}}
 
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition and contain the Devouring Earth}}
'''Enemies'''
{{Mission:Angus McQueen - Stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition before the alternate Circle discovers our Earth}}
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* War Chief Topek
* Science Chief Pomekt
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
Your overall success was quite impressive. The Rikti did manage to get away with important Portal technology, but without the databases and captives, they will not be able to use it effectively. However, they may still have enough information to begin opening portals of their own. I hope that I will be able to count on your continued assistance in preventing an interdimensional Rikti breakout.
 
I am especially glad that you were able to prevent the abduction of the researchers. The Rikti would no doubt have used an alteration process on them to ensure their cooperation. The Rikti's transformation process can be extremely traumatic, even to a prepared mind, and retaining human thought patterns is difficult. On their behalf, I'd like to extend my personal thanks.
 
=== {{UL|Catch a hostile infiltrator in the Rikti before he can return to the Council}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
When I was sent to infiltrate [[the Lost]], I was briefed about the possible presence of other infiltrators. One of my secondary objectives was to determine if there were other non-sanctioned infiltrators, and if those operatives were from organizations hostile to the government. I identified several possible operatives, but was only able to confirm one, a [[Council]] agent I knew as "Sigmund". However, I was never able to act against him without losing my own cover. Now that my mission is over, an opportunity has presented itself to clear up the situation and act against the infiltrator I discovered. I have been authorized to request your assistance to catch a hostile infiltrator in the Rikti before he can return to the Council.
 
The Council operative may be difficult to locate, but it is imperative that he is caught before he can return to the Council's ranks. I have been given his last known location among the Rikti. Hopefully you will be able to catch him before the Council recovery teams can extract him.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Find the infiltrator|Secondary=<font color="red">Unknown</font>|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* <font color="red">Unknown</font>
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Warcry memory unit playback|Text=Before its destruction and disassembly by the Rikti, this Council robot had been part of a raid meant to extract Sigmund, the Council infiltrator inside the Lost. The robot had no information you can access on its return location, but you could probably find the information you want by interrogating Council agents in the field.}}
 
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=<font color="red">Unknown</font>|Secondary=Defeat X Council|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Infiltrator's location|Text=By interrogating Council troops, you found enough information to figure out where the Council would have taken the recovered infiltrator, Sigmund.}}
 
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Find the infiltrator, Sigmund|Secondary=<font color="red">Unknown</font>|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Council}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Sigmund
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
It is fortunate that you were able to apprehend Sigmund. He had undergone full Rikti metamorphosis, but had retained his loyalty to the Council. The level of access he had to Rikti information combined with his allegiance could have proves catastrophic.
 
It is strange, but I am almost envious of him. My own counter-measures were nearly overcome, and I had to escape. The single-minded determination he would have needed to overcome the Rikti alteration astounds me.
 
=== {{UL|Capture the portal research facility and retrieve any Rikti portal research}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
Attempts to track Rikti use of stolen [[Portal Corporation]] technology have met with limited success up to now, but there has been a possible breakthrough. Monitoring has located what may be a temporary Rikti facility for portal research. I have been authorized to ask for your assistance to capture the portal research facility and retrieve any Rikti portal research.
 
Your goal will be to defeat the Rikti's head researcher, who we believe is called Tilektu, and his assistants. You must also recover the results of any research conducted by the Rikti.
 
We are currently able to trace Rikti transits and stop them because they are using Portal Corporation technology. If they were to discover a means of disguising their transit or re-building their own transit network, it could present a serious danger to the Earth.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Tilektu and assistants|Secondary=<font color="red">Unknown</font>||Additional=|Completion=}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Rikti written research notes|Text=This report has been written in the Rikti's alien language of sheets of clean plastic-like film. Diagrams in the paper seem to relate to portal technology.}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Tilektu
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
From the report you found and the data gathered at the scene, it appears that this research was a greater threat than anticipated. The research being conducted was concentrating on determining the reason why our home Earth...
 
That is, why the Rikti home Earth had been cut off from contact with our dimension.
 
This report is very interesting. I retain some knowledge of Rikti writing, but the finer points of this are difficult. They would likely be difficult even with a full knowledge of Rikti written communication modes. The report is mainly written in Primary, the Rikti technical language, but the author is using words and Thought: Modes from other languages to describe the barrier. There are sections in Archival, the language used for historical records, and in Mortal, the language used by the [[Lineage of War]]. It's as if they were trying to describe the interdimensional barrier as a magical effect. Fascinating.
 
=== {{UL|Save a number of Lost from full conversion to Rikti}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
I would like to request your discreet assistance in a difficult matter. If you are not interested, I will not hold against you, as this action has not been sanctioned by my superiors and is therefore not condoned by the government at this time. The operation is not illegal, but I have discovered the situation through unconventional means that would be frowned on by the chain of command. {{green|Knowing this, if you are still willing to assist me it could save a number of [[The Lost|Lost]] from full conversion to Rikti.}} There is not much time, the Rikti will know your intention. {{red|'''You will have 90 minutes or less.'''}}
 
'''Mission Acceptance'''
 
I still have occasional contact with members of the Lost cell I infiltrated. It's not usually purposeful, but a matter of psionic leak-through to their portion of the Rikti mind-web. There are several of them who are being prepared  to for the final conversion into full Rikti, but they know that they will be assigned to the [[Lineage of War]] to be used as front-line troops. They retain enough human loyalty that they do not wish to be used as disposable soldiers in this manner. During contact I was able  to discern their location. All that remains now is their rescue.
 
Thank you, Hero. Succeed or fail, I appreciate your effort.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
Your objective is the liberation of the reluctant Lost before they are moved to a conversion site. I will make certain that they receive care once they have been liberated from Rikti control.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=You have a distinct feeling of being near many angry or frightened people, like you were standing on the edge of an argument you couldn't hear.|Primary=Free reluctant Lost|Secondary=8 Lost to find (Timed, 90 minutes)|Additional=|Completion=You rescued all of the reluctant Lost before they were moved and converted into full Rikti.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* 4x Reluctant Lost (Non-Escort Captive) (boss)
* 4x Reluctant Lost (Non-Escort Captive) (minion)
 
{{NPC Text|title=Reluctant Lost|text=
''Upon Rescue''<br>'''Reluctant Lost Boss x2:''' Was once: A man...<br>'''Reluctant Lost Boss x2:''' Don't want: hurt people.<br>'''Reluctant Lost Minion x2:''' I thought we were beyond help. Thank you, Rescuer.<br>'''Reluctant Lost Minion x2:''' You're here to save us, Rescuer? Even after what we've become?}}
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
You did very well, Hero, and have my continued thanks. I went outside my own authority and ensured sufficient media coverage of your actions to insure that the Lost you rescued will receive proper medical and social attention instead of being consigned to government or scientific study.
 
I can feel their thoughts at the edge of my perception. They are scared, but much happier. They think highly of your courage and compassion, as do I.
 
I also appreciate your discretion in this matter.
 
=== {{UL|Stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition and contain the Devouring Earth}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
The Rikti have been detected accessing a quarantined dimension, one where the Devouring Earth successfully hijacked the world's ecosystem and eradicated all human life. It is assumed that the Rikti are trying to find an alternate path to their home dimension, but that they are unaware of the extreme hazard this dimension represents. As I am certain you're aware, allowing the Rikti to find a path to their dimension of origin would be disastrous. There is an additional danger of alerting the natives of the dimension in question to the existence of our world. I have been authorized to ask for your assistance to stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition and contain the Devouring Earth on their own world.
 
While it is unlikely that the Rikti knowingly entered an hostile dimension, it is possible that they have already encountered difficulty. This will not change the objective of your task. Your main objective will be to disrupt the portal generation apparatus the Rikti have utilized to access this world. That will cut off Rikti access to that dimension, or at least disrupt any possible corridors from there to the Rikti homeworld. If those devices have been hidden too well, you can also concentrate on hunting down all Rikti operatives present at their transfer site on that world, as well as any hostile local residents they have come in contact with.
 
{{Mission Objective
|Entrance=The air on the Devouring Earth's world is hot and humid.
|Primary=Disrupt Rikti portal devices
|Secondary=6 Portal devices to adjust
|Additional=
|Completion=You successfully disrupted the Rikti expedition. }}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Devouring Earth}}
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* [[Thorn]] (Monster/Elite Boss)
* Expedition Leader Lokut {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=Chief Mesmerist}}
* Pollum {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=Chief Soldier}}
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
The Rikti will not be able to continue their search from that world, and the adjustments you made should prevent further interaction between that world and ours. Though it is unlikely that the Rikti would return to such a hostile location, the full capabilities of that world's Devouring Earth population are unknown.
 
The Devouring Earth overran that world at approximately the same time as the [[Rikti Invasion]] occurred in our world. These events were not linked, but the proximity of their occurrence prevented us from offering any aid.
 
=== {{UL|Stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition before the alternate Circle discovers our Earth}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
[[Portal Corporation]] scientists have traced a [[Rikti]] portal transition to a nearby alternate Earth. This particular case could be extremely dangerous. The world has been classified as a prohibited dimension. Our probe teams discovered that the [[Circle of Thorns]] analog of that dimension successfully annihilated all human life on the world except a slave sub-class in the year 1968 AD. I have been authorized by ask for your assistance to stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition before the alternate Circle discovers our Earth.
 
I will warn you, this world has been classified as extremely hazardous. If you accept, I recommend that you take appropriate precautions.
 
'''Mission Acceptance'''
 
It is unlikely that the Rikti knew about conditions on this world when they opened a portal to it. This does not change the imperative that the world must be sealed off from ours at this time. Your main objective will be to disrupt the portal generation apparatus the Rikti have utilized to access this world. That will cut off Rikti access to that dimension, or at least disrupt any possible corridors from there to the Rikti home Earth. If those devices have been hidden too well, you can also concentrate on hunting down all Rikti operatives present at their transfer site on that world, as well as any hostile local residents they have come in contact with.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
{{orange|missing data}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=From the markings on the tombstones, it seems clear that life is cheap in the Circle's reality.|Primary=Disrupt Rikti portal devices|Secondary=6 portal devices to adjust|Additional=|Completion=You successfully disrupted the Rikti expedition.}}
[[File:Baphomet.jpg|thumb|100px|Baphomet]]
'''Note:''' You do '''not''' need to defeat Baphomet to complete this mission. However, defeating Baphomet will award you the [[Demon Slayer Badge]].
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Circle of Thorns}}
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* Expedition Leader Ssipoth {{Named|Faction=Rikti|Type=Chief Mesmerist}}
* [[Baphomet]] ([[Circle of Thorns]] ArchVillain)
* 6x Slave (optional) (Non-Escort Captive)
 
{{NPC Text|title=Freed Slaves|text=
''Upon Rescue''<br>'''Slave x2:''' You're a hero! Like Statesman! I thought you were all dead!<br>'''Slave x2:''' A way out of here? Let me find my family, and we can escape from here!<br>'''Slave x2:''' A path to another world? Let me find my children and if you'll let us, we'll go!}}
{{NPC Text|type=villain|title=Baphomet|text='''Before Combat:''' GULWARRR!<br>'''Combat Start:''' SWALLOW YOUR SOULS!}}
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
The Rikti expedition has been disrupted, and we have sealed that world from ours for the time being. Several refugees made it back through the portal before you closed it. They are receiving care and aid.
 
There are many worlds that turned out worse than ours. It is hoped that after our world has had a chance to rebuild further we'll be able to provide aid and assistance to such worlds, but for now we must work to preserve our safety. It is sad to seal them off, but often necessary.
 
=== {{UL|Remove the Rikti threat from an alternate Earth}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
A portal research team recently reported contact with Rikti on an alternate world they've been trying to regain contact with. The energy cost to cross over to that particular world is low, making it nearby, dimensionally speaking. The legal representatives of that world have requested our aid in preventing the Rikti from entering their world. I have been authorized to pass that request on to you, and formally ask that you remove the Rikti threat from this alternate world.
 
I'm glad that you have accepted this mission. Your objective: Portal disruption. Alternate: Rikti capture/defeat
 
I'm sorry.
 
I mean, your main objective will be to disrupt the portal generation apparatus the Rikti have utilized to access this world. That will cut off Rikti access to that dimension, or at least disrupt any possible corridors from that world to the Rikti homeworld. If those devices have been hidden too well, you can also concentrate on hunting down all Rikti operatives present.
 
''You would hate to see the quiet streets of this world afire with the discharge from Rikti plasma cannons.''
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Disrupt Rikti portals|Secondary=6 portal devices to adjust|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* None
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
You have once more performed an excellent operation. Friendly diplomatic relations will likely resume with that alternate world. The Rikti will no doubt continue to probe alternate Earths, looking for a way home or for more resources or allies to continue the war.
 
=== {{UL|Stop the Rikti expedition and discover the identity of the second expedition}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
[[Portal Corporation]] scientists have detected two transits to an alternate dimension. The first matches the signature of the portal technology the Rikti stole from Portal Corporation. The second is based on a different technology and would not have been detected had the scientists not been monitoring. Both originated from this world, however. {{green|I have been authorized to ask you to stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition and discover the identity of the other expedition we detected.}}
 
'''Mission Acceptance'''
 
The world you will be traveling to is relatively uncharted. Dimensional probes have revealed that it is not a hostile environment. Your goal will be to disrupt the Rikti portals on site to ensure that that world is cut off from the Rikti homeworld, and to find out the identity of the second group to transit over to that world.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
Your goal will be to disrupt the Rikti portals on site to ensure that that world is cut off from the Rikti homeworld, and to find out the identity of the second group to transit over to that world.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=This forest is relatively unspoiled. You aim to see that it remains that way.|Primary=Disrupt Rikti expedition|Secondary=6 portal devices to adjust|Additional=|Completion=You successfully disrupted the Rikti expedition and spotted Nemesis Army troops.}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
{{Enemy Nemesis}}
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
* None
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
You performed excellently and have disrupted the Rikti expedition, even under these difficult circumstances.
 
I had not been briefed about the Nemesis Army's interdimensional capability. I must apologize to you for not being able to supply you with that information. I have had a discussion with the agent in charge of Nemesis operations. He informed me that I had not been cleared for that level of access due to uncertainties concerning my time with [[the Lost]]. I am sorry if you were unduly endangered because of this.
 
=== {{UL|Defeat War Chief Kt'Mezzu}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
I have been contacted by one of my past associates who remains with the Rikti. War Chief Kt'Mezzu, a noted Rikti commander of the Lineage of War, will be in the city. Defeating or capturing this War Chief could be a major blow. However, I am concerned that this information came to me duplicitously, and this is a trap meant to discredit my loyalties to Earth and punish you for your interference. The possibility that this is a false scenario does not diminish the potential reward if you can defeat War Chief Kt'Mezzu
 
Even if the scenario is accurate, War Chief Kt'Mezzu will be well protected by his personal guard.  Your objective will be to locate and neutralize Kt'Mezzu and his staff.
 
 
''You ready yourself, not knowing what to expect. The Rikti are capable of anything.''
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Defeat Kt'Mezzu & his staff|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=War Chief Kt'Mezzu transmission|Text=After his defeat, War Chief Kt'Mezzu transmited his final thoughts to you as he self-terminated:
 
"Name: Ditactzk Kt'Mezzu<br />
Status:War Chief<br />
Lineage:War<br />
Faction:Traditionalists
 
Battle:Well fought. Regrets:Few to none. Will miss: Troops, Wife, Family.
 
Ousted by: Restructurists. Betrayed by: Restructurists of War Lineage. Reason:Opposition to Restructurist social changes.
 
Self-termination sequence: Completing. Good battle: Keep fighting."}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* War Chief Kt'Mezzu
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
From your report, it seems that the information I had received was correct, and there was a betrayal. We were not the ones betrayed, but War Chief Kt'Mezzu. Even among the Lost there was much talk about the growing factionalization among the Rikti on Earth. I don't like to be used, even if it's to fight the Rikti. You've done well, Hero.
 
I saw Kt'Mezzu once during my tenure among the Lost. He was a consummate soldier, and treated even the Lost and former Lost under his command well. It is unfortunate that he elected to self-terminate. I would have liked to talk to him again.
 
=== {{UL|Stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
An interdimensional portal transit has been detected originating from our world. A second transit to the same dimension was detected, allowing a [[Portal Corporation]] search team to trace  the transit, and identify a Rikti expedition on the target world. I have been authorized to ask for your assistance to stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition and/or cut off that world from the Rikti homeworld by modifying their portal generation gear.
 
The Rikti cannot be allowed to use this world as a relay point to their home Earth, or as a base of operations for further research. Your main objective will be to disrupt the portal generation apparatus the Rikti have utilized to access this world. That will cut off Rikti access to that dimension, or at least disrupt any possible corridors from there to the Rikti homeworld. If those devices have been hidden too well, you can also concentrate on hunting down all Rikti operatives present at their transfer site on that world.
 
''Rikti plasma weapons have set the trees afire.''
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Disrupt Rikti portal devices|Secondary=6 portal devices to adjust|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
'''Enemies'''
 
{{Enemy Rikti}}
 
 
'''Notable NPCs'''
 
* None
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
Your report concerning Rikti against Rikti violence has been passed on to my superiors. My analysis would be that the two Rikti factions fell to violence with such a low number of minds in isolation. Things can become cloudy when we are away from the web of minds. Wise decisions can be difficult.
 
I would like to extent my personal thanks as well. The Rikti cannot be permitted to expand or to recontact their home Earth under any circumstances. Your tenacity in preventing this has been well noted in my own reports.
 
=== {{UL|Capture a communication from a Rikti soldier in the field}} ===
 
<font color="red">(''IMPORTANT: Be warned that this mission will force you to fight in the Rikti Crash Site, which isn't a zone where everyone can solo, and it's 50 Rikti, no less. Mission briefing does NOT mention this, and you will learn it only after accepting the mission... too late, that is.'')</font>
 
'''Briefing'''
 
I have recently discovered that the Rikti have begun to fear that someone is listening in on their mental network. I cannot verify if this is true, but I have not been made aware of any such breakthrough at this time. To counteract this potential threat, the Rikti commanders have started issuing false commands and issuing code written orders to confirm which commands are true. The Rikti are unused to intricate battlefield deceptions, however, and this could be used to our advantage. If you could capture one of these communications from a Rikti soldier in the field, it could help in counter-intelligence programs against them.
 
You must concentrate your search in the [[Rikti Crash Site]]. It is believed that the Rikti have started implementing this system in that zone only. The Rikti may have left themselves vulnerable by trying to protect themselves. If our experts can get enough samples of the Rikti orders, it could allow them to break the Rikti codes.
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Search for Rikti in Crash Site|Secondary=Defeat 50 Rikti|Additional=|Completion=}}
 
 
{{Mission Clue|Name=Written Rikti orders|Text=You found this sheet of clear plastic with alien writing on it after a battle with some Rikti troops. It's most likely a set of orders for their soldiers.}}
 
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
Thank you for delivering this communication. It appears to be in a new code, but as more samples are gathered, decryption should become possible. What may be even more important is that the Rikti believe that their mental communication network has become compromised. This would entail not only an agency with operatives who could listen in, but who could also understand Rikti communication and break the secure command languages. That is beyond the ability any agency I am aware of.
 
=== {{UL|Harass and destroy Rikti forces at every opportunity}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
Though the [[Rikti Invasion]] is over, the battle against the Rikti forces on Earth continues.  While stopping the long-terms plans of the Rikti is vital, it is also important to harass and destroy Rikti forces at every opportunity.  I have been asked to request your continued assistance in the battle with Rikti forces due to your past successes.
 
'''Mission Acceptance'''
 
You may exercise your sanction against any Rikti targets at any opportunity.  The continued pressure from a hero of your stature should be more than sufficient, regardless of its time and place.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
{{red|''Same as Mission Acceptance''}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Harass Rikti forces|Secondary=Defeat 50 Rikti|Additional=|Completion=You've done enough damage to the Rikti for the time being.}}
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
My superiors would like to extend their thanks.  The menace the Rikti still pose to the safety and security of humanity cannot be overstated, and it would not be possible to combat them effectively without the support of the meta-human community.
 
=== {{UL|Battle the Rikti in the War Zone}} ===
 
'''Briefing'''
 
The Rikti forces remaining on Earth have been rallying themselves around their crashed vessel.  Our forces are trying to keep the situation contained, with the help of [[Vanguard]], but until new weapons are available, it is uncertain that appropriate force can be brought to bear through military means.  Thus, the government has authorized me to request you to battle the Rikti in the [[Rikti War Zone]].
 
'''Mission Acceptance'''
 
The crashed vessel in this area and the surrounding territory is a strong point of the remaining Rikti forces.  Breaking their hold in this area will help to end their continued aggression.  It is a long term goal, but a vitally important one.
 
'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
 
{{red|''Same as Mission Acceptance''}}
 
{{Mission Objective|Entrance=|Primary=Battle the Rikti in the War Zone|Secondary=Defeat 50 Rikti|Additional=|Completion=You have defeated enough Rikti to help the human forces in the area.}}
 
'''Debriefing'''
 
The Rikti conflict won't end for some time, but each defeat they suffer, each soldier we capture or incapacitate is another step towards victory.  Many people have sacrificed greatly to stop the Rikti threat, and I am glad to see that you take that threat seriously.
 
 
 
== External Links ==
 
* {{RedTomaxContact|City=h|ID=77}}


[[Category:Rikti Lore]]
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Latest revision as of 01:49, 10 February 2024

Overview

Angus McQueen
Angus McQueen.jpg
FBI agent
Zone Founders' Falls
Coordinates (4250.5, 0, 2387)[Copy]
Level Range 40-45
Introduced By == Level 40-45 ==
Madeleine Casey
Maxwell Christopher
Indigo
Janet Kellum
Tina Macintyre
Introduces == Level 40-45 ==
Madeleine Casey
Maxwell Christopher
Indigo
Janet Kellum
Tina Macintyre
== Level 46-50 ==
Maria Jenkins
Enemy Groups
v • d • e

Angus McQueen is a hero contact in the Liberty Town neighborhood of Founders' Falls at coordinates (4250.5, 0, 2387)[Copy] . His level range is 40-45. Angus does not have a specific origin.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

Level 40-45

Contact Introduces

Multiple contact options
Some contacts of mine wish an introduction.
Single contact option
One of my contacts wishes to meet you.

Level 40-45

You've probably heard of Madeleine Casey. Don't let her job as a television soap star fool you. When it comes to the Carnival of Shadows, she has the early dirt. She loves to work with heroes, especially ones skilled with magic. Madeleine can provide Relic and Focus Enhancements.

Madeleine really is a 'Live Wire!'

If you are looking for someone who has information on Nemesis, you should speak to Maxwell Christopher. He is a high level FBSA agent. Maxwell has access to Invention and Gadget enhancements.

Mister Christopher is a good agent, even if he is a bit gruff.

Indigo is the code name for one half of the most successful team of super spies that our government has. She has dedicated herself to bringing down the Malta Group. She usually works with mutants and can provide Focus and Genetic Alteration Enhancements.

Indigo and her partner Crimson are very different personalities, but they make a deadly team.

Janet Kellum is a brainiac FBSA agent. I have heard that she is high on Countess Crey's hit list. She likes working with science heroes, and she has access to Invention and Genetic Alteration Enhancements.

Janet won't steer you wrong. Just watch your step, because she's determined to go after the countess.

Tina Macintyre works for the Portal Corporation. She has the most current information on the trouble out on Peregrine Island caused by unstable dimensional technology. She can offer Gadget and Relic Enhancements.

The dimensional instabilities on Peregrine Island are getting worse by the day, Character. Be ready for anything.

Level 46-50

Maria Jenkins Maria Jenkins is a close friend of Statesman. She has become deeply involved in the search for him, including the possiblity that he might be stuck in an alternate dimension. She also has Relic, Focus, Gadget, Invention, and Genetic Alteration Enhancements. I'll warn you: Maria is investigating some very dangerous people. If you work with her, you'll want to bring along some friends to help you out.

Very few people have the kind of insight into Statesman that Maria does.

Information

FBI agent

Angus McQueen was the best and brightest FBI agent in years. He was given the task of infiltrating the group of homeless known as The Lost to determine what was affecting their minds. After almost a year under, Angus was almost completely converted, but his iron will allowed him to wrench himself free and report back. It took many months of debriefing and reconditioning, but Angus can now share his intimate knowledge of this terrifying Rikti process with the heroes of Paragon City

Wrong Side

I don't think it's safe for either of us to be seen talking to each other. Maybe if you were more like me I might reconsider.

Prior to Introduction

Active Contact is the one you need.

Initial Contact

It is well to be working with you. Let us begin without delay.

Greeting

  • This is a new day for me as well...
  • Happy to see you.
  • Greetings.

Too Busy

You have tasks outstanding.

No More Missions

I don't have anything more for you.

Store

  • Inspirations (Luck, Catch a Breath, Enrage)
  • Level 40 Technology Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
  • Level 40 Magic Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
  • Level 40 Science Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
  • Level 40 Mutation Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)
  • Level 40 Natural Single Origin Enhancements (200% base costs)

I have acquired more Enhancements for you...friend. Please, call.

You are most skilled, Character. Here are more Enhancements.

Urgent Mission

When this contact has an urgent mission available, this contact only offers urgent missions, and not any other missions.

Stop the Rikti from securing Portal technology

Briefing

Let's get straight to work, Character. The Rikti are striking a Portal Corporation research lab. It's a small lab, where they try out all the new technology; it's even a secret to most of Portal Corporation's staff. You must stop the Rikti from securing that portal technology. Before I escaped the Rikti, I was able to learn a good deal about upcoming operations. The Rikti have been working toward a dangerous new goal. Ever since contact with the Rikti homeworld was cut off, the Rikti trapped on Earth have been desperate to establish contact with the homeworld again. I believe that they are getting very close to starting their own dimensional travel program. Their goal will be to find alternate routes back to our homeworld.

  • Stop the Rikti from securing Portal technology

The Rikti will be looking to accomplish several main goals: kidnap key Portal Corporation researchers, copy Portal Corporation files about near dimensions, and acquire Portal Corporation portal generation technology. You can either defeat all Rikti operatives, or prevent them from accomplish these goals.

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Rikti will be looking to accomplish several main goals: kidnap key Portal Corporation researchers, copy Portal Corporation files about near dimensions, and acquire Portal Corporation portal generation technology. You can either defeat all Rikti operatives, or prevent them from accomplish these goals.

Mission Objective(s)

You pass through security checkpoints and blockades. The Rikti seem to be contained here, but only you can stop them from breaking out with stolen Portal Corporation secrets.

  • Secure Portal Corp from Rikti
    • 3 researchers
    • 2 computers

You were able to keep the Rikti from stealing information and kidnapping researchers, but they've already taken key hardware.

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs

Rescued Scientists

Debriefing

Your overall success was quite impressive. The Rikti did manage to get away with important Portal technology, but without the databases and captives, they will not be able to use it effectively. However, they may still have enough information to begin opening portals of their own. I hope that I will be able to count on your continued assistance in preventing an interdimensional Rikti breakout.

I am especially glad that you were able to prevent the abduction of the researchers. The Rikti would no doubt have used an alteration process on them to ensure their cooperation. The Rikti's transformation process can be extremely traumatic, even to a prepared mind, and retaining human thought patterns is difficult. On their behalf, I'd like to extend my personal thanks.


Story Arc

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 55 Reward Merits.

Division: Line (40-45)

Souvenir

C'Kelkah's ceremonial blade

This ceremonial Rikti blade was given to you by the Rikti Traditionalist leader C'Kelkah as a sign of her thanks. To you it is a memento, reminding you of the strange adventure so bizarre you call it by the Rikti name:

Division: Line

It all began when a strange Rikti dimensional experiment on the streets of the city turned into a pitched battle among the Rikti themselves! You went in to shut down the experiment and free civilians trapped between the warring sides.
Though the situation was contained in the end, you were left wondering why the Rikti would ever fight each other?

You next journeyed to a war-ravaged abandoned Earth to stop another Rikti interdimensional experiment. You fought Rikti fighting Rikti again, and discovered that one side had already damaged the other's portal equipment.

You received word that a member of the Lost, now known by the Rikti name Nen'Kulf, wanted to speak with you. Nen'Kulf was worried, however, that Rikti from another faction might try to stop the meeting. You arrived in time to save Nen'Kulf from other Rikti who had caught him, and he explained to you that the Rikti on Earth were starting to factionalize. The battles you'd seen were between the Traditionalist faction, who sought to rebuild the Rikti civilization of their home world on Earth, and the Restructurist faction, who want to create a new Rikti society to handle the current situation. Nen'Kulf also gave you the location of a Traditionalist leader.

Once Nen'Kulf information was confirmed you moved in and captured C'Kelkah, a Rikti dimensional travel scientist and one of the leaders of the Rikti Traditionalists. Curiously, you also found devices meant to disrupt interdimensional travel being prepared at the base.

Disturbing trends revealed in C'Kelkah's initial interrogation were reinforved when you discovered that Nen'Kulf had been granted a full Rikti conversion following C'Kelkah's capture. You went to capture the transformed Nen'Kulf during his first action as a full Rikti of the Lineage of War.

All plans were thrown into disarray when the Nemesis Army struck, kidnapping C'Kelkah! Nen'Kulf was killed in the attack as well. You went to recapture her from Nemesis, and found that the Rikti were already trying to do the same. Unfortunately, Nemesis had already moved C'Kelkah to another location.

With few leads on C'Kelkah's location, you hit the next best thing: the stagging point fot a Traditionalist Rikti operation to rescue C'Kelkah. Using information you found there, you were able to find C'kelkah's current location and rescue her from the Nemesis Army. C'Kelkah was very thankful, and though communication was difficult, tried to thank you and explain the differences between the Rikti factions from her point of view. She explained that while the Traditionalists wanted to recreate the stable society of their home, the Restructurists were led by power hungry leaders of the Lineage of War, who wished to build a society they could rule.

To show that she was willing to work in good faith, C'Kelkah provided the location of a facility the Restructurist Rikti used to convert Lost into new troops. You shut the place down and recovered several testimonial journals from Lost converts, including one written by Nen'Kulf.

Decryptions of Nemesis Army documents you found when recapturing C'Kelkah showed that Nemesis had planned on capturing a Restructurist leader as well. With information from C'Kelkah, you were able to update the plan and captured the Restructurist general Lu'Bew, as well as plans for future Rikti operations. More important, however, was the discovery of a Rikti who used magical powers!

When questioned about the mystic Rikti, C'Kelkah replied that some Lost converts had displayed an aptitude for arcane powers. The Traditionalists had not pursued this, but there were rumors that radical Restructurists had. There were even rumors that they'd captured a Circle of Thorns sorcerer and were forcing him to teach them magic. You investigated, and found out that the rumors were true. You captured a Circle mage called Otrant who told you that the Rikti were also interested in magical barriers.

You next intercepted a Restructurist Rikti interdimensional expedition, and learned from the readings of the Rikti devices that the barrier sealing off the Rikti home world was magical in nature. Combined with the orders you found and the radical Restructurist's new magical power, it became evident that the Rikti sought to breach the mystic barrier to their home world!

The final stage was setwhen the radical Restructurists overran a section of Oranbega rich in stored magical energy. You rushed to the scene and fought through both Circle of Thorns defenders and Rikti attackers until you were able to stop the Restructurists plans.

With the radical Restructurists' defeat came the first hope of peace since the beginning of the Rikti War. C'Kelkah offered to begin cease-fire talks between the peoples of Earth and the Rikti Traditionalist faction. It's not a full peace, and it may be far off, but it is a chance.

When asked why she had been willing to help fight the Restructurists, C'Kelkah's reasoning was simple. She worried that if the Restructurists could restore contact with the Rikti home Earth, they would likely be given free reign to continue on Earth until they achieved victory. She feared that with that taste of victory, they would not allow their power to be taken away and be merged back under the command of the Lineage of War. That they might not stop with one Earth alone.

Stop the Rikti experiment and the battle on the street

Briefing

There is a major disturbance occurring, Character. A large number of Rikti troops have taken control over several city blocks, and are preparing what appears to be a major dimensional experiment or mass transfer. Civil authorities were able to evacuate most civilians, but there are still people trapped in the area. This situation has been further complicated by verified reports of Rikti fighting other Rikti. An emergency of this nature supercedes the necessities of proper chain of command; I am thus taking the initiative and requesting your assistance to stop the Rikti battle on the streets and/or rescue the civilians and/or disrupt the Rikti's experiment.

There is little time before this situation will get out of hand. I would estimate that you have approximately 2 hours to stabilize the situation.

  • Stop the Rikti experiment and the battle on the street

While other forces are preparing to counter-attack, it is important to either evacuate the remaining civilians, or to prevent the dimensional experiment the Rikti are performing by incapacitating their machines. You will need to take the light rail over to the site of the battle. It's been contained with an emergency force field, so that should make your job easier.

Unnecessary Solicitation

While other forces are preparing to counter-attack, it is important to either evacuate the remaining civilians, or to prevent the dimensional experiment the Rikti are performing by incapacitating their machines. Both objectives are important, but you only need to accomplish one or the other.

Mission Objective(s)

A scream rips through the air

  • Stop Rikti street battle (Timed, 2 hours)
    • 6 portal devices to adjust
    • 4 citizens to save

You were able to accomplish your goals and stopped the Rikti's fight on the streets.

Note: You need to disable all the machines or rescue all the civilians, but don't have to do both.

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs

  • Hostage x3 (NPC Hostage)
  • Civilian (NPC Hostage)


Hostages dialogue
Clue
Division: Line

It all began when a strange Rikti dimensional experiment on the streets of the city turned into a pitched battle among the Rikti themselves! You went in to shut down the experiment and free civilians trapped between the warring sides. Though the situation was contained in the end, you were let wondering why Rikti would ever fight each other?

Debriefing

Thanks to your swift intervention, civilian casualties were low and we were able to determine that the Rikti were performing some sort of large-scale measurement. We were unable to determine what they were measuring.

I am disturbed that the forces brought to bear in what seems to have been an internecine struggle were powerful enough to challenge you. The Rikti way is one of monolithic harmony. What could cause such a schism among them?

Prevent the Rikti from achieving their aims on an alternate Earth

Briefing

Portal Corporation scientists have monitored an unauthorized interdimensional transit from our world to a nearby alternate Earth. Readings match the dimensional jump technology that the Rikti recently stole from Portal Corporation, but show signs of modification that match some of the changes made to the Portal apparatus recovered after your recent battle with the Rikti on the city streets. I have been authorized by my superiors to request your assistance to prevent the Rikti from achieving their aims on an alternate Earth, whatever those aims may be.

  • Prevent the Rikti from achieving their aims on an alternate Earth

I am uncertain of the Rikti aims. The modifications to their portal generation equipments indicate that they may not be attempting a breakthrough to our home Earth, but may be performing some other operation. It is still important to alter their portal generation equipment to ensure that that world is cut off from the Rikti home Earth.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Though I am uncertain of the Rikti's final objective on that world, it is imperative that you make certain that their portal generation devices are disrupted, cutting that world off from the Rikti's home Earth.

Mission Objective(s)

It looks as though this world has seen more than its share of war

  • Disrupt Rikti portal devices
    • 6 portal devices to adjust

You found the Rikti expedition already badly disrupted

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs

  • None
Clue
Unknown sabotage

When you examined the Rikti's portal generation devices, you discovered that they had already been sabotaged and disrupted by someone else.

Debriefing

All evidence indicate that the Rikti's portal devices had been tampered with before you even arrived. That, in combination with another outbreak of inter-Rikti violence points to the possibility that the Rikti are undergoing an internal schism. I am going to speak with some of my own sources, Character. Perhaps I can uncover more.

Meet Nen'Kulf and find out what he has to say

Briefing

I have spoken with a number of contacts I still have among the Lost about the recent Rikti against Rikti battles we have seen. Few are willing to tell me anything, but one, a man who has taken the Rikti name Nen'Kulf, has agreed to talk. Nen'Kulf will not speak to me, fearing I will contaminate his hard-won "Rikti Thought" pattern, but he has agreed to speak with you. I believe that he is genuine. However, he is concerned that members of one of the factions may attempt to prevent the meeting. Despite this danger, I would like to ask you to meet Nen'Kulf and find out what he has to say about the recent Rikti conflicts.

  • Meet Nen'Kulf and find out what he has to say

I knew the man who is now Nen'Kulf well. He joined the Lost after he lost everything in the war, and always sought to help his fellows. He has long given me bits of information in the hopes that the war could be ended peacefully and soon. I am suprised that he had not mentioned the division among the Rikti earlier, but if he wishes to talk now, he should be listened to.


Unnecessary Solicitation

You must speak with Nen'Kulf. He is likely to have valuable information vital to our efforts.

Mission Objective(s)

The hum of Rikti energy weapons is the first thing you pick up on. Nen'Kulf mentioned that he was afraid of being followed, but you aren't certain that this isn't a trap.

  • Meet with Nen'Kulf
    • Locate Nen'Kulf

You spoke with Nen'Kulf after rescuing him from other, hostile Rikti. He told you a great deal about the different Rikti factions

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs

  • Nen'Kulf (NPC)


Nen'Kulf dialogue


Clue
Nen'Kulf's information

After his rescue from Rikti of another faction, the Restructurist faction Lost called Nen'Kulf told you:

"Rikti are: Divided. Two Factions: Restructurist, Traditionalist.
Traditionalist are: Fanatic faction. They seek: Iron-clad rule. They seek: Total recreation of Home-Earth Rikti society. They are: Bound in: Old ways. They are: inflexible. Converted Lost are: Second class citizens: For Traditionalists.
Restructurists seek: New ways. Restructurists reforms: Blocked by: Traditionalist agenda. Traditionalists seek: Total Rule of: Humans; Rikti, when: Home-Earth contacted.
I provide: Location of: Strongest Traditionalist leader."

Debriefing

Nen'Kulf information is very interesting. The Rikti here on Earth are having difficulty figuring out how to proceed without guidance from the home Earth. It may be possible to take advantage of this. Of the two factions Nen'Kulf outlined, the Traditionalists seem to pose a larger threat. I will filter all of this information through the intelligence network, and check into the location Nen'Kulf provided you.

If the information is verifiable, I may soon need to request your assistance in a sanctioned action against these Traditionalists, Character.

Defeat and capture the Traditionalist scientist C'Kelkah

Briefing

Intelligence has been able to confirm the information provided by Nen'Kulf about the current location of a major Traditionalist leader. I have further been able to verify this leader's identity as C'Kelkah, a leading scientist with the Rikti invasion forces who is believed to be in charge of their dimensional travel research teams. The strategic nature of her position within the Rikti science hierarchy increases the priority of C'Kelkah's capture. I have thus been authorized to sanction an attempt to defeat and/or capture C'Kelkah, and would like to ask for your assistance in this operation.

  • Defeat and capture the Traditionalist scientist C'Kelkah

C'Kelkah is currently overseeing the setup of a forward base in an old Council facility. This facility was cleared out some time ago by an independent hero action, but a Rikti infiltrator in City Hall managed to hide its location, preventing its demolition. Your mission will be to locate C'Kelkah and her direct subordinates and defeat them.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You must locate C'Kelkah and her direct subordinates and defeat them.

Ambush!

After accepting this mission you will be ambushed by a squad of Rikti

Mission Objective(s)

This old Council base now hums with modifications made by its new alien masters

  • Defeat C'Kelkah & her guards

You have captured C'Kelkah, a scientist and one of the leaders of the Rikti's Traditionalist faction

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs

Clue
Interference devices

Though these devices are clearly made with Rikti technology for Rikti use, you can figure out enough to see that they are built to scramble dimensional portal generators, potentially even helping to seal off travel between targeted dimensions. Why the Rikti would want to scramble portals is unknown.

Debriefing

With C'Kelkah's capture, we will likely see a drop in activity from the dangerous Traditionalist Rikti faction. I will continue my investigations with Nen'Kulf and others to observe the impact. What is potentially more important is C'Kelkah's role in Rikti dimensional travel research. Further investigation of the site has uncovered odd evidence that the devices being prepared by C'Kelkah's team were made to disrupt dimensional travel. The reasoning for this is unknown, but may come out during C'Kelkah's interrogation.

Capture the transformed Lost Nen'Kulf

Briefing

Early results from C'Kelkah's interrogation and further examination of the site where you captured her have begun to present some disturbing trends. I have tried to contact Nen'Kulf to see if I could confirm some of this information, but I have learned that following C'Kelkah's capture, Nen'Kulf underwent full Rikti conversion and was promoted to an elite rank within the Rikti Lineage of War.

This makes me extremely suspicious of Nen'Kulf's motivations and the nature of the information he provided to us. I would like to ask you to undertake an operation to capture Nen'Kulf so that I can confirm or allay my suspicions.

  • Capture the transformed Lost Nen'Kulf

I have located the place and time of Nen'Kulf first operation as a fully converted Rikti. Your goal will be to capture him. Stopping the attack in general is good as well, but it is not a criteria for this mission.

Many pieces of this Situation: Non-Congruent

Excuse me.

Many pieces of this situation do not fit together. We must have more information before we can tell whether or not we have made a tactical error. Nen'Kulf's capture is important to determining this.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You will need to defeat Nen'Kulf and possibly any others in direct association with him. Now that he has achieved full conversion, we cannot know how other Rikti may influence his mind.

Mission Objective(s)

With the information you've been given, you are able to arrive just moments after the Rikti appeared

  • Capture Nen'Kulf & his guards
    • 4 Citizens to Rescue

You captured Nen'Kulf, the converted human who had first informed you of the growing schism amongst the Rikti

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs

  • Hostage x4 (NPC Hostage)
  • Nen'Kulf (Rikti)
Hostages dialogue
Nen'Kulf dialogue

Debriefing

Thank you for your assistance in this operation. With Nen'Kulf's capture we may be able to get some answers, but his mindset is very Rikti now, and very hostile. Any interrogation will be difficult. In contrast, C'Kelkah has been open and willing to talk. I will tell you more of what has been learned from her soon, once it has been cleared.

Nen'Kulf was a friend of mine, once. He believed strongly in the Rikti ideals of unity and harmony. The changes to him are disturbing, but not completely unexpected. Many who seek to impose peace can become tyrants if they follow their ideals without question.

Recapture C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army

Briefing

There has been an unforeseen development in the Rikti situation. The Rikti leader you captured, C'Kelkah, has been abducted by a Nemesis task force. Several guards and prisoners were killed in the attack, including one of C'Kelkah's interrogators and Nen'Kulf. It is not believed that they were specific targets of the operation. Attempts to track the movements of the Nemesis troops who captured C'Kelkah have failed. However, there have been reports of Rikti attacks on a suspected Nemesis base. It is my belief that they are trying to rescue C'Kelkah. I am using my own authority during this emergency situation and authorizing an action to recapture C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army forces.

  • Recapture C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army

I do not know what purpose Nemesis or the Nemesis Army have for abducting C'Kelkah, but I am certain that we cannot allow her to remain in Nemesis' control. I have given you the coordinates where the battles between the Rikti and Nemesis have been reported. Your goal: Free C'Kelkah.

Excuse me.

Your goal is to locate and liberate C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army. Continued attacks by Rikti forces are also highly likely.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Your goal is to locate and liberate C'Kelkah from the Nemesis Army. Continued attacks by Rikti forces are also likely.

Mission Objective(s)

Hidden beneath a disused facade, you find nothing less than a base used by the forces of the Prussian Prince of Automatons, Nemesis!

  • Locate C'Kelkah

You searched, but were unable to find the Traditionalist Rikti leader C'Kelkah. Nemesis may have moved her to a new location.

Enemies

Rikti
Nemesis


Notable NPCs

Nemesis Captain dialogue
Fake Nemesis dialogue


Clue
C'Kelkah transferred!

The orders you found on a Nemesis computer refer to a prisoner transfer from this base to another, unspecified base. It looks like Nemesis was ahead of things and already moved the Traditionalist Rikti leader C'Kelkah to a new and more secure location.

Debriefing

C'Kelkah remains in Nemesis control for the moment, but any evaluation of this situation reveals that you are not at fault. I had not anticipated an attack by Nemesis, or from any other villain organization. I have concentrated on the Rikti to the exclusion of much else. I have tried to speak with Agent Maxwell Christopher about Nemesis' possible motivations, but I have not received anything back yet. I will consult with my sources and others to find the next option.

Attack the Rikti base to discover their target point

Briefing

I have been unable to get solid information on locations Nemesis forces may be holding the Traditionalist Rikti leader C'Kelkah. However, I have discovered a location where Traditionalist Rikti forces appear to be preparing a strike against Nemesis Army forces. It is my belief that they are preparing to stage a rescue of C'Kelkah. As the agent on the scene, I am authorizing an attack on the Rikti base to discover their target point. If you can find planning details at this location, you may be able to locate where Nemesis is holding the Traditionalist leader C'Kelkah.

  • Attack the Rikti base to discover their target point

We still have very limited intelligence on this situation. I am hesitant to send you into the field in such a circumstance, but there is no choice. You must look for a clue to C'Kelkah's location at the Rikti staging point. If you find one, proceed immediately to strike against Nemesis and retrieve her from the Nemesis Army.

Find C'Kelkah's location

Unnecessary Solicitation

You must look for a clue to C'Kelkah's location at the Rikti staging point. If you find one, proceed immediately to strike against Nemesis and retrieve her from the Nemesis Army.

Mission Objective(s)

Though much of this building remains long abandoned, you can find the floors where the Rikti have set up a temporary rallying point.

  • Find C'Kelkah's location
    • Look For Clues

You found where the Rikti think C'Kelkah is being held by Nemesis. Now you must recapture her from the Nemesis Army.

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs


Clue
Rikti rescue plans

You found these precisely drawn diagrams at a Rikti staging area for an attempted rescue for C'Kelkah, a Rikti scientist and one of the leaders of their "Traditionalist" faction. The plans are very easy to follow, drawn with scientific precision and noted in a simplified version of the Rikti language. Almost as if they were written for people not completely familiar with the intricacies of Rikti thought and language.

Ambush!

Upon exiting the mission you will be ambushed by one squad of Nemesis soldiers

Recapture C'Kelkah

Unnecessary Solicitation

The Traditionalist Rikti leader C'Kelkah's recapture from the Nemesis Army is your sole priority. Not only is she politically important to the Rikti, but do not forget that her scientific acumen could easily be re-purposed under Nemesis' control.

Mission Objective(s)

Deep beneath the ground, this subterranean lab and base is hidden from any detection. You have to wonder how the Rikti even found this place.

  • Recapture C'Kelkah

You recaptured the traditionalist C'Kelkah from the forces of the Nemesis Army. You also found some coded plans on one of the defeated Nemesis soldiers.

C'Kelkah


Enemies

Nemesis


Notable NPCs


Note

  • Although labelled a Boss, C'Kelkah will not fight.


Ambush! Secure the hostage!

After freeing C'Kelkah you will be ambushed by three squads of Nemesis soldiers

Fake Nemesis 1 dialogue
Fake Nemesis 2 dialogue
Warhulk dialogue
C'Kelkah dialogue
Ambush dialogue
Clue
C'Kelkah speaks

After C'Kelkah was recaptured from the Nemesis Army, she tried to communicate with you. Though much of it was difficult to comprehend, you were able to understand some of what she said:

"My thanks: Yours. Nemesis: Madman. Danger: Rikti, Human.
Name:C'Kelkah
Lineage:Science
Role: Original: Adviser. Current Role:1/6
Traditionalist Leader. Goal: Rebuild Rikti Society. Rikti here: Cut off. Society: Militarized; Unstable. Rikti Society: Stable. Home Earth: Mostly Stable. Military:Small. Lineage of War: little power. Human/Rikti conflict caused: Military increase: Power/prestige. Restructurists: Led by: Military Leaders. Most Rikti: in Human Earth force Soldiers. Military Leaders: Seek to: Retain command/control/power/prestige. Build:Society they rule. Hero: Used by: Restructurists."

Clue
Coded plans

You found this document on one of the Nemesis soldiers you defeated during the recapture of the Rikti Traditionalist faction leader C'Kelkah. The code the plans have been encrypted with makes them completely impenetrable at first glance, but it's likely that it could be broken with enough time and effort.


Debriefing

C'Kelkah is under guard once more. Your actions were highly successful. She is much more communicative after her experience with Nemesis. The picture she has painted of the Rikti Traditionalists and Restructurists is very different from the one promoted by Nen'Kulf. I am uncertain which is more accurate, but there may be more information soon. I have also passed the documents you found along to the appropriate parties. The Nemesis Army regularly monitors other villain organizations, their plans against the Rikti may reveal elements we are currently unaware of. I do not think that this situation is complete at this time.

Attack the suspected Restructurist conversion center

Briefing

The Traditionalist Rikti scientist C'Kelkah has been very communicative since you rescued her from the Nemesis Army. She has begun to tell us more about the growing division between Rikti factions present on Earth. She has even offered to assist against the Restructurists' faction forces. As proof of her good faith, she has provided us with the location of a facility currently dedicated to converting Lost into Rikti. I am not certain I can trust her, but it does seem that she is motivated to assist us. I have asked for and been granted authorization to sanction an attack on the suspected Restructurist Rikti conversion center to test the validity of C'Kelkah's claim, and would like to offer you the first option on this operation.

  • Attack the suspected Restructurist conversion center

Your objectives are two-fold: First, you must secure the facility by defeating the facility's leader, a Restructurist commander called Po'Ken. Secondly, you must search for information about how lost are being funneled into the facility.

After the Nen'Kulf fiasco, I am hesitant to trust my instincts when dealing with other Rikti. However, I think that C'Kelkah may be telling the truth. If the rift between Traditionalists and Restructurists is as large as we are beginning to believe, this battle may be as important to them as the battle with Earth.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You must secure the facility by defeating the facility's leader, a Restructurist commander called Po'Ken. You must also search for information about how Lost are being funneled into the facility.


Ambush!

After accepting this mission you will be ambushed by a squad of Rikti


Mission Objective(s)

Though much of the machinery in here was manufactured by Earthly companies, it has been repurposed and rebuilt to accomplish Rikti objectives

  • Defeat Po'Ken, find Lost info

You defeated Po'Ken and secured the facility. You also discovered interesting information about the Lost and the two Rikti factions.

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs


Transformation Candidates dialogue


Clue
Nen'Kulf's journal

You found this handwritten journal along with several others, all written by Lost who were soon to undergo the transformation into full Rikti. This one was witten by none other than Nen'Kulf, the Lost convert who had given you C'Kelkah's location in an attempt to undermine the Traditionalists. There is some detail about how members of the Lost earn their conversion to Rikti, as well as descriptions of the strange changes to body and mind the process entails. The last line of the last entry sticks out to you:

"Regret:Betray Angus. Action:Necessary. Will become:Rikti. Wish that:he could understand. I will be so much more soon."

Clue
Journal of a Lost

You found this handwritten journal along with several others, all written by Lost who were soon to undergo the transformation into full Rikti. This one details how he was recruited into the Restructurists, and his thoughts on the factions. you find the following passage near the end:

'The Traditionalists want more of us converts because they want to grow their ranks. The soldiers outnumber them by a lot. They'll educate you and find a good job for you, but you'll never be a 'real' Rikti as far as they're concerned. They're a sentimental favorite among a lot of the Rikti I've talked to. They don't have a lot of real power, though, because there aren't that many of them. Maybe one in ten.'

'The Restructurists, though, they have the power. If you do well in battle, they won't care if you were a human before. You can become anything. That's the path for me. I don't care what happens to the world. I want to be on the winning side.'

Debriefing

It appears that C'Kelkah's information was correct. The closure of that facility should slow down the rate at which the Restructurists are converting members of the Lost into new troops. The journals you found are being studied for further clues into Lost recruiting techniques and methods to counter-act the Rikti conversion process. Nen'Kulf's journal may be of particular help.

C'Kelkah has continued to talk with us. I believe that government negotiators may soon have a major intelligence breakthrough.

Pursue and capture a Restructurist Rikti leader named Lu'Bew

Briefing

There has been an interesting development in the Rikti situation. Agent Maxwell has finally given me the decryption of the Nemesis Army plans you recovered during the operation to recapture C'Kelkah. The decrypted plans outlined a second kidnapping attempt, this time of a Restructurist Rikti leader. The plans are now out of date, but C'Kelkah has been able to fill in a great deal of information. C'Kelkah has provided correct information in past, so I have been able to attain authorization to recruit meta-human assests for a mission to pursue and capture a Restructurist Rikti leader named Lu'Bew and his operations staff.

  • Pursue and capture a Restructurist Rikti leader named Lu'Bew

Your target will be the Restructurist Rikti leader Lu'Bew and his operation staff. According to C'Kelkah, Lu'Bew is one of the major generals within the Restructurist group. He also used to be human.

Nemesis' plan was startlingly audacious. He intended to capture leaders from both sides, convert them into cyborgs under his control, then allow the Rikti to recapture them. Agent Maxwell refused to give me further access to the decrypted plans. I do not think he trusts me.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Your target will be the Restructurist Rikti leader Lu'Bew and his operation staff. According to C'Kelkah, Lu'Bew is one of the major generals within the Restructurist group. He also used to be human.

Mission Objective(s)

Everything has checked out so far. If the information holds out, then Lu'Bew should be here to drill new Rikti troops, and not suspect a surprise attack

  • Capture Lu'Bew & his staff

You defeated Lu'Bew, and saw a Rikti who was using magical powers! You also found intelligence on Lu'Bew after the battle.

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs


Rikti Magus dialogue
Lu'Bew dialogue


Clue
Captured plans

Though these seem to be plans detailing a major Rikti operation, they appear to only contain one small section of a much larger agenda. They will need to be decoded and translated, but this could be even more important than Lu'Bew's capture itself.


Debriefing

Lu'Bew's capture is a great achievement, Hero. The plans you captured will be sent for decoding and translation immediately. I will also see that C'Kelkah is questioned about them.

I am greatly disturbed by the implication that the Rikti have begun to utilize magic. This discovery could greatly alter our perceptions of Rikti capabilities and have vast ramifications. I will speak with my superiors about it.

Investigate the Rikti's capture of a Circle of Thorns sorcerer

Briefing

I have spoken with C'Kelkah's questioners. While we have not yet completed the decryption and translation of the plans you found while fighting Lu'Bew, I did ask them to question C'Kelkah about the Rikti Magus you encountered. She informed us that several of their Lost converts displayed some supernatural ability which their scientist atributed to a genetic heritage unknown amongst the Rikti. The Traditionalists had not pursued further research, but according to C'Kelkah, certain radical Restructurist factions may have. She had heard rumors that they had captured a Circle of Thorns sorcerer and had been forcing him to teach them magic. While we are decrypting the plans, it might be advisable to investigate the Rikti's capture of a Circle of Thorns sorcerer.

  • Investigate the Rikti's capture of a Circle of Thorns sorcerer

We knew that many Lost converts viewed the Restructurist faction as a superior choice due to the opportunity for advancement, calculated against the greater risk of being used as cannon-fodder. If some have found a way to do this by pursuing magical knowledge otherwise unattainable to the Rikti, this could radically alter the Rikti power structure. I will speak with occult specialists to attempt to gauge the threat.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You must find the Circle of Thorns sorcerer the Rikti have captured. He may have some interesting information.

Mission Objective(s)

Despite the hum of alien machinery, this section of ancient Oranbega feels empty somehow.

  • Find captive sorcerer

You found a Circle of Thorns mage being held captive by the Rikti, and learned about the Riktis' magical interest from him

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs


Rikti Magus dialogue
Otrant dialogue


Clue
Otrant's story

Upon his release from his Rikti captors, the Circle sorcerer told you:

"The Rikti held me captive after assaulting this section of the city. They used their mental powers to keep me locked within this weak body, and interrogated me regularly on magical subjects. I played along at first, trying to understand what they sought and thinking my instruction useless to them. Soon, however, they began to mimic my own magic, and teach it to others of their loathsome kind!
"They were also greatly interested in barrier magics. Not the conventional barriers of energy, but more theorethical structures. I know not their aim, but they knew exactly the sort of barrier they wished to find information about.
"And that is all you shall gain from me. I have told you this because I think your city and mine may face a mutual peril. You shall get no more. I shall not become some sycophantic research tool like the traitor Akarist!"


Debriefing

Otrant is now in our custody, but he refuses to tell us more about what the Rikti sought from him. What we already know leaves only more questions. The decryption and translation of the plans you captured should be complete soon, perhaps they will supply the missing information.

Additionally, on the advice of MAGI occult experts I have been cross-referencing recent Lost to Rikti converts with a list of families posessing ties to known magical or "Mu" bloodlines. There were several matches, most of them now with the Restructurist factions. This could have a major negative impact on our operations.

Travel to a parallel dimension and disrupt whatever the Rikti are doing

Briefing

Portal Corporation researchers have reported a major disturbance in the interdimensional substrate following the detection of a Rikti interdimensional transit to a parallel Earth. It is unlikely anything they have recorded before. The Rikti expedition to that parallel world matches a similar mission mentioned in the decrypted portions of the orders you captured on the Restructurist leader Lu'Bew. It is my belief that the detected disturbance is part of the Restructurists' larger plan. As such, I am taking the initiative during this potential crisis and requesting that you travel to this parallel dimension and disrupt whatever activity the Rikti are working toward.

  • Travel to a parallel dimension and disrupt whatever the Rikti are doing

Your access has already been cleared. Your primary objective is to ensure that the Rikti are unable to find a path to their home Earth from the alternate world. This can be accomplished either by disrupting their portal generation equipment, or by defeating all Rikti at the transit site.

This is pure speculation on my part, but I suspect that one or more Rikti Magus will be at the transfer site as well. I think I understand how this is beginning to fit together.

Unnecessary Solicitation

our primary objective is to ensure that the Rikti are unable to find a path to their home Earth from the alternate world. This can be accomplished either by disrupting their portal generation equipment, or by defeating all Rikti at the transfer site.

Mission Objective(s)

You hear the feeble hum of the aliens' technology

  • Disrupt Rikti portal devices
    • 6 portal devices to adjust

You have prevented the Rikti from reaching their home world.

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs


Rikti Magus dialogue


Clue
The barrier's true nature

You found this data on portal devices being used as part of a ceremony conducted by Rikti Magi. These modified versions of the portal devices the Rikti had stolen from Portal Corporation were made not to attempt to open a gateway between worlds, but to analyze a barrier that cuts a world off in a very unique way. The conclusion of the analysis is that there is no normal energy or physical barrier surrounding the Rikti's home Earth, but that there is a strange force separating that world from the rest of the multiverse. A force unquantificable by even Rikti science. A force that might be called magic.


Debriefing

As readings from the Rikti expedition indicate and I had suspected, the Rikti believe that the barrier sealing off their homeworld is magical in nature. The Omega Team that shut down the Rikti/Earth portal was comprised mostly of mystically gifted heroes. None of the ones who traveled to Rikti Earth returned, but the portal was destroyed, and Rikti Earth sealed off. If the barrier around the Rikti homeworld is of a magical origin, it would explain why it has not been breached from either side.

The decrypted plans you captured on the Restructurist leader Lu'Bew were shown to the Traditionalist leader C'Kelkah. Her reaction was characterized as "extreme". Coupled with our knowledge that the Rikti now possess mages from transformed Lost with Mu blood, the final phase of this operation becomes apparent. I will have more information for you shortly. This will be over soon.

Disrupt the Rikti Restructurists' plan and prevent a second Rikti Invasion

Briefing

The Rikti have staged a major attack, securing a section of Oranbega rich in stores of magical energy. I believe, and C'Kelkah's concurs, that they are going to utilize their magi and knowledge about magical barriers to focus that energy and use it to destroy the barrier around the Rikti home Earth, beginning a second Rikti Invasion. This cannot be allowed to happen. Conventional forces are being gathered, but they may be too late and insufficient to the task. I therefore must ask you to disrupt the Rikti Restructurists' plan and prevent a second Rikti Invasion.

  • Disrupt the Rikti Restructurists' plan and prevent a second Rikti Invasion

I have consulted with all the occult and technological experts available. There should be two ways to prevent the destruction of the barrier. First, simply defeat all the Rikti in the target area. Secondly, disrupt the Rikti dimensional devices and the Circle's energy storage shrines and altars. Neither will likely be easy. Both Rikti and Circle forces are certain to regard you as a threat. You must not fail. I have absolute faith in your abilities.

Unnecessary Solicitation

There should be two ways to prevent the destruction of the barrier. First, simply defeat all the Rikti in the target area. Secondly, disrupt the Rikti dimensional devices and the Circle's energy storage shrines and altars.

Mission Objective(s)

This is where the road ends. You must stop the Rikti in this last desperate battle or face a second invasion of the Earth. Already you can hear the sounds of battles being fought ahead in the darkness.

  • Prevent a second Rikti Invasion
    • 4 mystic nodes to destroy, 6 devices to destroy

You have stopped the Rikti from breaking the magical barrier sealing off their world and prevented a second Rikti Invasion.

Enemies

Rikti
Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs


Battling Villains dialogue
Rikti Magus dialogue


Debriefing

The threat has passed for now, thanks to your efforts. The Restructurists are in chaos, but are already beginning a new wave of attacks. The greatest development, however, is with the Rikti Traditionalists. They have begun talks with the government for a cease-fire between Rikti of the Traditionalist faction and the peoples of Earth. It is not a peace, and will have no bearing on the actions of the larger Restructurist faction, but it is a step towards a peace and an end to the war. All of which is possible only due to your bravery and heroism. I thank you, Character.
I thank you.

I asked C'Kelkah why she was helping us. Her reasoning was simple. She worried that if the Restructurists could restore contact with the Rikti home Earth, they would likely be given free reign to continue on Earth until they achieve victory. She feared that with that taste of victory, they would not allow their power to be taken away and be merged back under the command of the Lineage of War. Then, they might not stop with one Earth alone. My superiors may not trust the Traditionalists much, which is understandable. But I think I can trust that motivation.

Missions

Capture a communication from a Rikti soldier in the field

Briefing

I have recently discovered that the Rikti have begun to fear that someone is listening in on their mental network. I cannot verify if this is true, but I have not been made aware of any such breakthrough at this time. To counteract this potential threat, the Rikti commanders have started issuing false commands and issuing coded written orders to confirm which commands are true. The Rikti are unused to intricate battlefield deceptions, however, and this could be used to our advantage. If you could capture one of these communications from a Rikti soldier in the field, it could help in counter-intelligence programs against them.

Mission Acceptance

You must concentrate your search in the Rikti War Zone. It is believed that the Rikti have started implementing this system in that zone only. The Rikti may have left themselves vulnerable by trying to protect themselves. If our experts can get enough samples of the Rikti orders, it could allow them to break the Rikti codes.

Unnecessary Solicitation

You must concentrate your search in the Rikti War Zone. It is believed that the Rikti have started implementing this system in that zone only.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Search for Rikti in War Zone
    • Defeat 50 Rikti

You found what appear to be some written orders on one of the defeated Rikti soldiers.

Clue
Written Rikti orders

You found this sheet of clear plastic with alien writing on it after a battle with some Rikti troops. It's most likely a set of orders for their soldiers.

Debriefing

Thank you for delivering this communication. It appears to be in a new code, but as more samples are gathered, decryption should become possible. What may be even more important is that the Rikti believe that their mental communication network has become compromised. This would entail not only an agency with operatives who could listen in, but who could also understand Rikti communication and break the secure command languages. That is beyond the ability any agency I am aware of.

Capture the portal research facility and retrieve any Rikti portal research

Briefing

Attempts to track Rikti use of stolen Portal Corporation technology have met with limited success up to now, but there has been a possible breakthrough. Monitoring has located what may be a temporary Rikti facility for portal research. I have been authorized to ask for your assistance to capture the portal research facility and retrieve any Rikti portal research.

Mission Acceptance

Your goal will be to defeat the Rikti's head researcher, who we believe is called Tilektu, and his assistants. You must also recover the results of any research conducted by the Rikti.

We are currently able to trace Rikti transits and stop them because they are using Portal Corporation technology. If they were to discover a means of disguising their transit or re-building their own transit network, it could present a serious danger to the Earth.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Your goal will be to defeat the Rikti's head researcher, whom we believe is called Boss Name, and his assistants. You must also recover the results of any research conducted by the Rikti.

Mission Objective(s)

Though this warehouse looks abandoned, you notice that there are new power cables of Rikti manufacture placed by some alien sense of design.

  • Defeat Boss Name and assistants
    • Find Rikti portal research

You defeated Researcher Boss Name and recovered the Rikti's portal research data.

Enemies

Rikti
Clue
Rikti written research notes

This report has been written in the Rikti's alien language of sheets of clean plastic-like film. Diagrams in the paper seem to relate to portal technology.

Notable NPCs

Notes

  • The name of the boss is variable. Known names include: Lokatu, Tilektu

Debriefing

From the report you found and the data gathered at the scene, it appears that this research was a greater threat than anticipated. The research being conducted was concentrating on determining the reason why our home Earth...

That is, why the Rikti home Earth had been cut off from contact with our dimension.

This report is very interesting. I retain some knowledge of Rikti writing, but the finer points of this are difficult. They would likely be difficult even with a full knowledge of Rikti written communication modes. The report is mainly written in Primary, the Rikti technical language, but the author is using words and Thought: Modes from other languages to describe the barrier. There are sections in Archival, the language used for historical records, and in Mortal, the language used by the Lineage of War. It's as if they were trying to describe the interdimensional barrier as a magical effect. Fascinating.

Catch a hostile infiltrator in the Rikti before he can return to the Council

Briefing

When I was sent to infiltrate the Lost, I was briefed about the possible presence of other infiltrators. One of my secondary objectives was to determine if there were other non-sanctioned infiltrators, and if those operatives were from organizations hostile to the government. I identified several possible operatives, but was only able to confirm one, a Council agent I knew as "Sigmund". However, I was never able to act against him without losing my own cover. Now that my mission is over, an opportunity has presented itself to clear up the situation and act against the infiltrator I discovered. I have been authorized to request your assistance to catch a hostile infiltrator in the Rikti before he can return to the Council.

Mission Acceptance

The Council operative may be difficult to locate, but it is imperative that he is caught before he can return to the Council's ranks. I have been given his last known location among the Rikti. Hopefully you will be able to catch him before the Council recovery teams can extract him.

Find the infiltrator

Unnecessary Solicitation

(Same as mission acceptance.)

Mission Objective(s)

This place seems to have been attacked recently. Claw marks and plasma burns on the walls point to a conflict between the Rikti and the Council.

  • Find the infiltrator
    • Find Sigmund

Though Sigmund, the Council infiltrator wasn't here, you've found compelling evidence about his current location.

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs

  • Two named minions, Stren and Rozen.
Stren and Rozen
Clue
Warcry memory unit playback

Before its destruction and disassembly by the Rikti, this Council robot had been part of a raid meant to extract Sigmund, the Council infiltrator inside the Lost. The robot had no information you can access on its return location, but you could probably find the information you want by interrogating Council agents in the field.

Interrogate Council troops

Unnecessary Solicitation

If the Council has recovered their operative, they could gain access to dangerous information. You must find his location quickly.

Mission Objective(s)

  • Interrogate Council troops
    • Defeat 40 Council

You were able to get enough information from the defeated Council troops to locate the base that their operative was likely taken to.

Clue
Infiltrator's location

By interrogating Council troops, you found enough information to figure out where the Council would have taken the recovered infiltrator, Sigmund.

Find the infiltrator, Sigmund

Unnecessary Solicitation

This is our last chance to locate Sigmund before the Council can move him to another location outside of the city. If he is not caught now, the Council will be able to debrief him at length before there is another window of opportunity to catch him. I trust you will not fail

Mission Objective(s)

Hidden below a normal office building, this small Council base serves as an observation post and safe house. Until you arrived.

  • Find the infiltrator, Sigmund

You defeated Sigmund and prevented his escape with the Council.

Enemies

Council

Notable NPCs

Sigmund

Debriefing

It is fortunate that you were able to apprehend Sigmund. He had undergone full Rikti metamorphosis, but had retained his loyalty to the Council. The level of access he had to Rikti information combined with his allegiance could have proves catastrophic.

It is strange, but I am almost envious of him. My own counter-measures were nearly overcome, and I had to escape. The single-minded determination he would have needed to overcome the Rikti alteration astounds me.

Battle the Rikti in the War Zone

Briefing

The Rikti forces remaining on Earth have been rallying themselves around their crashed vessel. Our forces are trying to keep the situation contained, with the help of Vanguard, but until new weapons are available, it is uncertain that appropriate force can be brought to bear through military means. Thus, the government has authorized me to request you to battle the Rikti in the Rikti War Zone.

Mission Acceptance

The crashed vessel in this area and the surrounding territory is a strong point of the remaining Rikti forces. Breaking their hold in this area will help to end their continued aggression. It is a long term goal, but a vitally important one.

Unnecessary Solicitation

(Same as Mission Acceptance)

Mission Objective(s)

  • Battle the Rikti in the War Zone
    • Defeat 50 Rikti

You have defeated enough Rikti to help the human forces in the area.

Debriefing

The Rikti conflict won't end for some time, but each defeat they suffer, each soldier we capture or incapacitate is another step towards victory. Many people have sacrificed greatly to stop the Rikti threat, and I am glad to see that you take that threat seriously.

Defeat War Chief Kt'Mezzu

Briefing

I have been contacted by one of my past associates who remains with the Rikti. War Chief Kt'Mezzu, a noted Rikti commander of the Lineage of War, will be in the city. Defeating or capturing this War Chief could be a major blow. However, I am concerned that this information came to me duplicitously, and this is a trap meant to discredit my loyalties to Earth and punish you for your interference. The possibility that this is a false scenario does not diminish the potential reward if you can defeat War Chief Kt'Mezzu.

Mission Acceptance

Even if the scenario is accurate, War Chief Kt'Mezzu will be well protected by his personal guard. Your objective will be to locate and neutralize Kt'Mezzu and his staff.

Unnecessary Solicitation

War Chief Mk'Mezzu will be well protected by his personal guard. Your objective will be to locate and neutralize Kt'Mezzu and his staff.

Mission Objective(s)

You ready yourself, not knowing what to expect. The Rikti are capable of anything.

  • Defeat Kt'Mezzu & his staff

After the battle, Kt'Mezzu self-terminated. He broadcast a final message to your mind before he died.

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs

War Chief Kt'Mezzu
Clue
War Chief Kt'Mezzu transmission

After his defeat, War Chief Kt'Mezzu transmited his final thoughts to you as he self-terminated:

'Name: Ditactzk Kt'Mezzu
Status:War Chief
Lineage:War
Faction:Traditionalists

Battle: Well fought. Regrets: Few to none. Will miss: Troops; Wife; Family.

Ousted by: Restructurists. Betrayed by: Restructurists of War Lineage. Reason: Opposition to Restructurist social changes.

Self-termination sequence: Completing. Good battle: Keep fighting.

Debriefing

From your report, it seems that the information I had received was correct, and there was a betrayal. We were not the ones betrayed, but War Chief Kt'Mezzu. Even among the Lost there was much talk about the growing factionalization among the Rikti on Earth. I don't like to be used, even if it's to fight the Rikti. You've done well, Character.

I saw Kt'Mezzu once during my tenure among the Lost. He was a consummate soldier, and treated even the Lost and former Lost under his command well. It is unfortunate that he elected to self-terminate. I would have liked to talk to him again.

Harass and destroy Rikti forces at every opportunity

Briefing

Though the Rikti Invasion is over, the battle against the Rikti forces on Earth continues. While stopping the long-terms plans of the Rikti is vital, it is also important to harass and destroy Rikti forces at every opportunity. I have been asked to request your continued assistance in the battle with Rikti forces due to your past successes.

Mission Acceptance

You may exercise your sanction against any Rikti targets at any opportunity. The continued pressure from a hero of your stature should be more than sufficient, regardless of its time and place.

Unnecessary Solicitation

(Same as Mission Acceptance)

Mission Objective(s)

  • Harass Rikti forces
    • Defeat 50 Rikti

You've done enough damage to the Rikti for the time being.

Debriefing

My superiors would like to extend their thanks. The menace the Rikti still pose to the safety and security of humanity cannot be overstated, and it would not be possible to combat them effectively without the support of the meta-human community.

Remove the Rikti threat from an alternate Earth

Briefing

A portal research team recently reported contact with Rikti on an alternate world they've been trying to regain contact with. The energy cost to cross over to that particular world is low, making it nearby, dimensionally speaking. The legal representatives of that world have requested our aid in preventing the Rikti from entering their world. I have been authorized to pass that request on to you, and formally ask that you remove the Rikti threat from this alternate world.

I'm glad that you have accepted this mission. Your objective: Portal disruption. Alternate: Rikti capture/defeat

I'm sorry.

I mean, your main objective will be to disrupt the portal generation apparatus the Rikti have utilized to access this world. That will cut off Rikti access to that dimension, or at least disrupt any possible corridors from that world to the Rikti homeworld. If those devices have been hidden too well, you can also concentrate on hunting down all Rikti operatives present.

Mission Objective(s)

You would hate to see the quiet streets of this world afire with the discharge from Rikti plasma cannons.

  • Disrupt Rikti portals
    • 6 portal devices to adjust

You successfully disrupted the Rikti expedition.

Enemies

Rikti


Notable NPCs

  • None

Debriefing

You have once more performed an excellent operation. Friendly diplomatic relations will likely resume with that alternate world. The Rikti will no doubt continue to probe alternate Earths, looking for a way home or for more resources or allies to continue the war.

Save a number of Lost from full conversion to Rikti

Briefing

I would like to request your discreet assistance in a difficult matter. If you are not interested, I will not hold against you, as this action has not been sanctioned by my superiors and is therefore not condoned by the government at this time. The operation is not illegal, but I have discovered the situation through unconventional means that would be frowned on by the chain of command. Knowing this, if you are still willing to assist me it could save a number of Lost from full conversion to Rikti. There is not much time, the Rikti will know your intention. You will have 90 minutes or less.

Mission Acceptance

I still have occasional contact with members of the Lost cell I infiltrated. It's not usually purposeful, but a matter of psionic leak-through to their portion of the Rikti mind-web. There are several of them who are being prepared to for the final conversion into full Rikti, but they know that they will be assigned to the Lineage of War to be used as front-line troops. They retain enough human loyalty that they do not wish to be used as disposable soldiers in this manner. During contact I was able to discern their location. All that remains now is their rescue.

Thank you, Hero. Succeed or fail, I appreciate your effort.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Your objective is the liberation of the reluctant Lost before they are moved to a conversion site. I will make certain that they receive care once they have been liberated from Rikti control.

Mission Objective(s)

You have a distinct feeling of being near many angry or frightened people, like you were standing on the edge of an argument you couldn't hear.

  • Free reluctant Lost
    • 8 Lost to find (Timed, 90 minutes)

You rescued all of the reluctant Lost before they were moved and converted into full Rikti.

Enemies

Rikti

Notable NPCs

  • 4x Reluctant Lost (Non-Escort Captive) (boss)
  • 4x Reluctant Lost (Non-Escort Captive) (minion)
Reluctant Lost

Debriefing

You did very well, Hero, and have my continued thanks. I went outside my own authority and ensured sufficient media coverage of your actions to insure that the Lost you rescued will receive proper medical and social attention instead of being consigned to government or scientific study.

I can feel their thoughts at the edge of my perception. They are scared, but much happier. They think highly of your courage and compassion, as do I.

I also appreciate your discretion in this matter.

Stop the Rikti expedition and discover the identity of the second expedition

Briefing

Portal Corporation scientists have detected two transits to an alternate dimension. The first matches the signature of the portal technology the Rikti stole from Portal Corporation. The second is based on a different technology and would not have been detected had the scientists not been monitoring. Both originated from this world, however. I have been authorized to ask you to stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition and discover the identity of the other expedition we detected.

Mission Acceptance

The world you will be traveling to is relatively uncharted. Dimensional probes have revealed that it is not a hostile environment. Your goal will be to disrupt the Rikti portals on site to ensure that that world is cut off from the Rikti homeworld, and to find out the identity of the second group to transit over to that world.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Your goal will be to disrupt the Rikti portals on site to ensure that that world is cut off from the Rikti homeworld, and to find out the identity of the second group to transit over to that world.

Mission Objective(s)

This forest is relatively unspoiled. You aim to see that it remains that way.

  • Disrupt Rikti expedition
    • 6 portal devices to adjust

You successfully disrupted the Rikti expedition and spotted Nemesis Army troops.

Enemies

Rikti
Nemesis

Notable NPCs

  • None

Debriefing

You performed excellently and have disrupted the Rikti expedition, even under these difficult circumstances.

I had not been briefed about the Nemesis Army's interdimensional capability. I must apologize to you for not being able to supply you with that information. I have had a discussion with the agent in charge of Nemesis operations. He informed me that I had not been cleared for that level of access due to uncertainties concerning my time with the Lost. I am sorry if you were unduly endangered because of this.

Stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition

Briefing

An interdimensional portal transit has been detected originating from our world. A second transit to the same dimension was detected, allowing a Portal Corporation search team to trace the transit, and identify a Rikti expedition on the target world. I have been authorized to ask for your assistance to stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition and/or cut off that world from the Rikti homeworld by modifying their portal generation gear.

Mission Acceptance

The Rikti cannot be allowed to use this world as a relay point to their home Earth, or as a base of operations for further research. Your main objective will be to disrupt the portal generation apparatus the Rikti have utilized to access this world. That will cut off Rikti access to that dimension, or at least disrupt any possible corridors from there to the Rikti homeworld. If those devices have been hidden too well, you can also concentrate on hunting down all Rikti operatives present at their transfer site on that world.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Your main objective is to disrupt the portal generation apparatus the Rikti have utilized to access this world. If those devices have been hidden too well, you can also concentrate on hunting down all Rikti operatives present.

Mission Objective(s)

Rikti plasma weapons have set the trees afire.

  • Disrupt Rikti portal devices
    • 6 portal devices to adjust

You successfully disrupted the Rikti expedition.

Enemies

Rikti

Debriefing

Your report concerning Rikti against Rikti violence has been passed on to my superiors. My analysis would be that the two Rikti factions fell to violence with such a low number of minds in isolation. Things can become cloudy when we are away from the web of minds. Wise decisions can be difficult.

I would like to extent my personal thanks as well. The Rikti cannot be permitted to expand or to recontact their home Earth under any circumstances. Your tenacity in preventing this has been well noted in my own reports.

Stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition and contain the Devouring Earth

Briefing

The Rikti have been detected accessing a quarantined dimension, one where the Devouring Earth successfully hijacked the world's ecosystem and eradicated all human life. It is assumed that the Rikti are trying to find an alternate path to their home dimension, but that they are unaware of the extreme hazard this dimension represents. As I am certain you're aware, allowing the Rikti to find a path to their dimension of origin would be disastrous. There is an additional danger of alerting the natives of the dimension in question to the existence of our world. I have been authorized to ask for your assistance to stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition and contain the Devouring Earth on their own world.

While it is unlikely that the Rikti knowingly entered an hostile dimension, it is possible that they have already encountered difficulty. This will not change the objective of your task. Your main objective will be to disrupt the portal generation apparatus the Rikti have utilized to access this world. That will cut off Rikti access to that dimension, or at least disrupt any possible corridors from there to the Rikti homeworld. If those devices have been hidden too well, you can also concentrate on hunting down all Rikti operatives present at their transfer site on that world, as well as any hostile local residents they have come in contact with.

Mission Objective(s)

The air on the Devouring Earth's world is hot and humid.

  • Disrupt Rikti portal devices
    • 6 Portal devices to adjust

You successfully disrupted the Rikti expedition.

Enemies

Devouring Earth
Rikti

Notable NPCs

Debriefing

The Rikti will not be able to continue their search from that world, and the adjustments you made should prevent further interaction between that world and ours. Though it is unlikely that the Rikti would return to such a hostile location, the full capabilities of that world's Devouring Earth population are unknown.

The Devouring Earth overran that world at approximately the same time as the Rikti Invasion occurred in our world. These events were not linked, but the proximity of their occurrence prevented us from offering any aid.

Stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition before the alternate Circle discovers our Earth

Briefing

Portal Corporation scientists have traced a Rikti portal transition to a nearby alternate Earth. This particular case could be extremely dangerous. The world has been classified as a prohibited dimension. Our probe teams discovered that the Circle of Thorns analog of that dimension successfully annihilated all human life on the world except a slave sub-class in the year 1968 AD. I have been authorized by ask for your assistance to stop the Rikti transdimensional expedition before the alternate Circle discovers our Earth.

I will warn you, this world has been classified as extremely hazardous. If you accept, I recommend that you take appropriate precautions.

Mission Acceptance

It is unlikely that the Rikti knew about conditions on this world when they opened a portal to it. This does not change the imperative that the world must be sealed off from ours at this time. Your main objective will be to disrupt the portal generation apparatus the Rikti have utilized to access this world. That will cut off Rikti access to that dimension, or at least disrupt any possible corridors from there to the Rikti home Earth. If those devices have been hidden too well, you can also concentrate on hunting down all Rikti operatives present at their transfer site on that world, as well as any hostile local residents they have come in contact with.

Unnecessary Solicitation

+++ Missing Information +++

Mission Objective(s)

From the markings on the tombstones, it seems clear that life is cheap in the Circle's reality.

  • Disrupt Rikti portal devices
    • 6 portal devices to adjust

You successfully disrupted the Rikti expedition.

Baphomet

Note: You do not need to defeat Baphomet to complete this mission. However, defeating Baphomet will award you the Demon Slayer Badge.

Enemies

Circle of Thorns
Rikti

Notable NPCs

Freed Slaves
Baphomet

Debriefing

The Rikti expedition has been disrupted, and we have sealed that world from ours for the time being. Several refugees made it back through the portal before you closed it. They are receiving care and aid.

There are many worlds that turned out worse than ours. It is hoped that after our world has had a chance to rebuild further we'll be able to provide aid and assistance to such worlds, but for now we must work to preserve our safety. It is sad to seal them off, but often necessary.

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