Whisper of a Conspiracy

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Chapter 1: Proof of Intent
1 The Intermediary 2 Trust And Discretion 3 Their Loss, Our Profit 4 The Paths That Are Hidden 5.1a An Honorable Betrayal 5.2a Proof of Intent 5.3a Return to Isha 5.4a Re-examining Options 5b Two Steps Into Hell 5c Playing It Safer 6a Almost Unmasked 7.1a Some Light Theatrics 7.2a Untouchable 6 Too Close for Comfort 7b The Crimson Decoy 7c Pre-Emptive Opportunities 8 A General's Best Friend
Chapter 2: Blackness Rising
9 Meet Sinas 10 Right Tool for the Job 11 The Breakout 12 Whisper of a Conspiracy 13 Practical Solutions 14 Forewarning
Chapter 3: The Bottom Line
15a The Knowledge to Act 16a Slipping Away 17a Across the Line 15b A Difference of Opinion 16b Learning by Doing 17b The Price of Silence 16c Home In Peace

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Retrieve Encrypted Data Fragment (0.1 m3)
Ship suggestion	Travel fit
Rewards	8M ISK + 0.7M ISK (3h)

Mission briefing

It seems Ishukone are playing a dangerous game here, <Character>. Before we make any moves though, we have to be absolutely certain that things actually are what they look like. What does that mean? It means I need you for another infiltration mission. We've been monitoring the movement of selected Ishukone vessels over the last few days. Our focus is on the handful of diplomatic emissaries they've deployed inside Black Rise. Why does Ishukone have diplomats down here? We wondered the same thing, and that's why we had them followed. While tracking one particular Ishukone vessel, our surveillance team lost them. They appear to have warped into a derelict research facility, conveniently located inside an area riddled with electromagnetic interference. Now, it's quite possible that their actions were entirely legitimate. We just don't know though, I ordered my men not to pursue. I'm betting that we can send you in there without any trouble, no matter what goes down. You capsuleers are invaluable for these sorts of missions where you have no idea how it will go. Would you be willing to scout the area for us and report back what you find?

Ungated deadspace pocket within five jumps of Astoh. Can be either Highsec or Lowsec.

Pick up the Encrypted Data Fragment from the Damaged Radio Telescope.

Warp-in

Agent Conversation

This area used to be a research facility. Then the Gallente came, or an accident happened. No one is really sure how, but the area was leveled by some huge explosions. Nowadays it makes for a clever meeting spot, if you want your privacy. Electronic surveillance can't penetrate the heavy electromagnetic interference around here. I've had to boost my signal about a hundred times over just so I can reach you.

Structures (55 km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	1 x Damaged Radio Telescope