Mission:Common - Rescue the O'Gaffney law firm from the Circle of Thorns

Merit Rewards: This activity awards 12 Reward Merits through Flashback only.

Rescue the O'Gaffney law firm from the Circle of Thorns (30-35)

Note: In Ouroboros, this arc is called 'Stop the Pact.'

Briefing

Character, you've got to rescue the O'Gaffney Law firm from the Circle of Thorns! Those mystics are over there right now, chanting up a storm. I think they're planning to sacrifice those lawyers. Please, help them!

Mission Acceptance

You know as well as I that the Circle's rituals are often brutal. We can't let such things happen to our citizens.

It's strange that they targeted that law firm. You should try to find out why the Circle is there.

Save law firm from Circle

Unnecessary Solicitation

Those lawyers are still in danger.

Mission Objective(s)

The plush green carpet now bears a faint odor of incense and smoke.

• Save law firm from Circle
  • 3 lawyers to save, 2 clues

You defeated the Circle of Thorns and found some interesting information.

Note: Completing the mission requires defeating all enemies in the final room.

Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Notable NPCs

• 3x Lawyer (Non-Escort Hostage)

Circle Patrol

Before Combat

Circle Minion 1: Split up and search. There must be a few more specimens hiding around here.

Combat Start

Circle Minion 1: You will not disrupt the ritual!

Circle Minion 2: You'll make a good sacrifice!

Lawyers

Upon Rescue

Lawyer x3: I'm really glad you came, Character. They said they were going to need the blood of a lawyer.

Letter

This letter is from Nemesis to the Circle of Thorns. It describes the operations of the Nemesis armies and proposes a non-aggression pact between the two groups.

Non-aggression pact

This non-aggression pact bears the seal of the Nemesis Army, but it has not yet been signed by the Circle of Thorns. As a gesture of good faith, Nemesis offers to take out a Rikti sewer base that is uncomfortably close to a Circle of Thorns hideout.

Stop Nemesis raid on Rikti

Ambush! You will be ambushed by Nemesis upon exiting the previous mission!

Unnecessary Solicitation

That situation in the sewer could get bloody if you don't stop it.

Mission Objective(s)

The hiss and pop of steam powered machinery lets you know the Nemesis armies are already here.

• Stop Nemesis raid on Rikti

You defeated the villains. After interrogating the Nemesis soldiers, you learn that one of their lieutenants has gone to a Circle of Thorns base to convince the mystics to sign the non-aggression pact.

Note

• This mission can be completed by clearing the final room with the dueling Lieutenants. You do not have to clear the entire map.

Enemies

Nemesis

Rikti

Nemesis Minions

Before Combat

Nemesis Minion 1: These aliens can't hold out against us.

Nemesis Minion 2: This should cement our relationship with the mystics.

Combat Start

Nemesis Minion 1: This is not your concern, Character.

Minion Battle

Before Combat

Nemesis Minion: You aliens are in our way.

Combat Start

Nemesis Minion: You're not needed!

Lieutenant Battle

Before Combat

Nemesis Lieutenant: Aliens don't belong in this city.

The soldier's story

One of the Nemesis soldiers you defeated told you:

'We were supposed to prove our usefulness to the Circle of Thorns, to get them to sign our non-aggression pact. I hope this won't make Lt. Harburton's job any harder. He's at the Circle base right now, trying to get them to sign!

Stop Circle from signing pact

Unnecessary Solicitation

The last thing we need is for this Nemesis Army to team up with the Circle of Thorns. We can't let them form an alliance!

Mission Objective(s)

The walls of this cavern bear many old scars from the Circle's mystical blasts.

• Stop Circle from signing pact

You defeated the villains and discouraged the Circle from signing Nemesis's non-aggression pact.

Note

• This mission can be completed by defeating all enemies in the room with the named NPCs. You do not have to clear the entire map.

Enemies

Circle of Thorns

Nemesis

Notable NPCs

• Zenarusk (Circle of Thorns Fire Thorn Caster)
• Lt. Harburton (Nemesis Lieutenant)

Nemesis Sentries

Before Combat

Nemesis Minion 1: Will they sign?

Nemesis Minion 2: We will convince them.

Combat Start

Nemesis Minion 1: Excellent. A chance to prove our usefulness.

Negotiators

Before Combat

Lt. Harburton: If this is the security you promise us, we are not impressed.

Zenarusk: I see. And what would we gain?

Combat Start

Lt. Harburton: Worry not. Please observe as we demonstrate our power.

Zenarusk: Nemesis seeks to avoid unnecessary conflict between our groups.

Badge

Corrupter

You prevented a Non-Aggression pact between the Circle of Thorns and Nemesis.

Nemesis Soldier

You have a robotic warrior for the games.

Debriefing

If those villains had teamed up, it would have been trouble for sure. I'm glad you were there to put a stop to it, Character. We may never know how many lives your actions have saved.