Mission:Looking Through the Glass - Part Two: A New Issue

Part Two: A New Issue

Briefing

Alright, Character, we've got a lead on Burkholder. Looks like the little turncoat arranged a meeting with the 5th Column in a warehouse nearby.

Our information shows that this might be the moment where Burkholder switches teams, but we're not going to allow that to happen.

He has the information we need to track down Protean and put a stop to this, once and for all.

If we allow Burkholder into the 5th Column, it could be the last time we see him for years. You and your double need to get to that warehouse and take down Burkholder!

• We'll take care of it, don't worry.

Good to know. I've spoken to your double already. He/She will go after Burkholder. What you'll need to do is hack the 5th Column database to get the information they might have on this 'new' Clockwork technology. It's laughable, but if Burkholder is interested in it then there must be something we're missing.

Be prepared, however, as Burkholder is fairly powerful. If you encounter him yourself, you'll be in for a difficult fight.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Character, we need you to get to Archon Burkholder!

Mission Objective(s)

Burkholder is in here somewhere. You and your double will have to root him out!

• Capture Archon Burkholder!
  • Access the computer terminal
  • Capture Archon Burkholder (Mirror's Objective)
  • Defeat Archon Burkholder!

Burkholder revealed all the information you needed to know - now to get it to Jenni!

"I think I've found something..."

Your Double:

I think I've found something left behind by Burkholder.

Looks like some oil was leaking from his robotic arm.

Doesn't seem too terribly advanced, but is he desperate enough to use Clockwork technology?

Tipping the Scales

Before Combat:

Raserei Ubermenschen Rifle: Burkholder coming on our side will help tip the scales...

Combat Start:

Raserei Ubermenschen Rifle: You won't stop this, Character!

Payment

Before Combat:

Nacht Ubermenschen Rocket: The Council must pay! Focus on our goals!

Combat Start:

Raserei Ubermenschen Rifle: Character! This is becoming too much trouble for one man!

"We've got a problem!"

Your Double:

We've got a problem!

Burkholder got away from me, I'm being swarmed by the 5th Column.

He's heading your way, you need to stop him!

Archon Burkholder

Before Combat: How did Character find out about the operation?! I should've never tried to work with the 5th Column again...just need to make my getaway and I'll...

Combat Start: ...Character?! How did...what are...what?!

First Blood: Are you a speedster?! I thought my - the 5th Column, I mean, trapped you!

75% Health: I see you hacked the schematics, you REALLY don't want to take those from me.

50% Health: You're really going to make a problem out of this, aren't you? Fine then!

25% Health: Erk! Okay...truce...truce...come on!

Defeated: You're a...real pain...to deal with...Character...

Clockwork Schematics

You found the schematics for the 'new' Clockwork that Burkholder was interested in. At the very top there is an indication that these Clockwork come from Praetoria, not from Primal Earth. It's clear now that the deal wasn't for Clockwork on Primal Earth - it was for Clockwork on Praetorian Earth! This must be what Burkholder was so interested in - building an army of new and improved Clockwork!

Notable NPCs

• Archon Burkholder (5th Column Archvillain)

Enemies

5th Column

Debriefing

I'm not surprised that Burkholder talked so easily. Why the Council keeps him around is anyone's guess - I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.

Puns aside, we've got more work ahead of us. I'll get those schematics you found to the proper authorities to have a look at them. If they're from Praetoria, it can only mean that Protean has some sort of contact there...

Things just went from bad to worse, Character. Protean isn't working with the 5th Column; he's only using them. What it does mean is that he's working with someone from Praetoria - who intends to send an army our way!