The Great Plot

Daily Mission Briefing

It is highly uncommon for us to speak through the Eye, but it has been "permitted". We see that Elharra is with you. Good. Proceed with your questions. We are "allowed" to discuss in more detail than before.

Mission Dialogue

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Why were you trying to eliminate the Lutuma?

Our goals are always the same. Protect the Eye. Protect the stewards.
My fleet was only minutes from breaching into Oruas before we were able to stop them... your influence would have caused countless deaths.

This outcome was expected. There was no great loss of life.
We can't be slaves to your will. That's not what we agreed when we became stewards.

If only you could see as we do. There is a greater work at hand... over unfathomable regions of space.
And that work can continue... but we need to discuss some changes.

We're already aware what you wish to propose.
And?

The bond with the Eye is inherently addictive in nature. Its effects on (Race-Specific) and Lutuma subjects is part of the process, helpful in facilitating a need to protect the Eye.
We can protect the Eye just fine... we don't need or want the ill effects.

The tachyonic flow can be altered to bond with less dependency, as long as the Eye remains safe. If we are to do this, we need just one thing in return.
What is that?

The Opaque one... Elharra. She must be

Elharra: What?? The commander would never agree to such nonsense!
Elharra prevented a costly war. She is the reason we're speaking to you right now.

This demand is not from malice or retribution. We are willing to modify the bond, but her powers threaten the safety of the Eye.
I won't harm her. Let me send her back to Oruas.

She would return again.
You have my word that she won't... Not to the chamber, nor our region of space.

Exile is not enough. Her bond must be severed.
No. That's off the table.

Already, your leaders grow suspicious of you, and are moments from descending on this very chamber. She will be caught, and both of you will face trial.
You're lying.

We are not. Kill her, and tell the leadership that you saved the chamber from infiltration. Their faith will be restored.
I... couldn't.

Elharra: Commander, the Eye's energy is building. They are trying to influence you. We should end this discussion.
Let me finish.

Think of your future. Will you allow it to wither and die?
I don't want to lose my command.

Trust or not, as long as you keep the Eye safe, we will always ensure your growth and prosperity. We have a bond... a symbiosis. Correct?
Correct.

A threat to the Eye is a threat to you... to your entire race.
But... I am a threat too, am I not?

Not if Elharra is removed. Our bond is strong, and we will continue to work efficiently once these adjustments are made.
If I do, Hoigra will surely command the Lutuma to go to war.

He won't.
... I would be betraying my very integrity.

No, you would be making the right choice... one that you know, deep down, that you must.
I suppose you are right...

Elharra: Commander, no!
I'm sorry, Elharra.

Elharra: I can't believe you are agreeing to this!
If there was another way... I...

Elharra: I didn't think the corruption would reach you. This was their plan all along. I should have known. I am such a fool...
Elharra...

Elharra: For once, I thought we had the means to break their hold. They anticipated everything... from the very beginning!
That doesn't change anything.

Elharra: They must have known about you, even before. They used you to draw me out from hiding. Unbelievable.
It will be quick. I promise.

Elharra: My son is still in orbit. Please... at the very least, let him go back to Oruas safely.
That may not be possible.

Elharra: Please... I beg you.
Goodbye Elharra.

Elharra: Wait!!!

End Transmission

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Requirements: 600 Energy, 1 Null Fuse
Rewards: 50 XP
XP Return Ratio: 0.0833

Requirements: 12,000 Energy, 20 Null Fuses
Rewards: 1,000 XP, 1 Essence of the Arbilon

Requirements: 240,000 Energy, 400 Null Fuses
Rewards: 20,000 XP, 20 Essence of the Arbilons