A General's Best Friend

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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
Faction	Gallente Federation
Best damage to deal	Kin Th
Damage to resist	Kin Th
EWAR	Sensor Dampening
Ship suggestion	Fast Frigate
Rewards	5M ISK + 1M ISK (6h)
Extra	No Standing loss

Mission briefing

Ah, <Character>, welcome back. Word filtered back to me that the Hyasyoda investigation came to an abrupt and explosive halt. Good work. Now that we're in the clear, we're free to pursue the matter I mentioned earlier. There's someone I wanted you to meet. I'm afraid I can't do it myself; he and I must be careful not to be associated with one another. This is not for any good reason, <Character>, it is simply the way our judgmental world works. A Caldari Navy officer of his kind cannot afford the rumors that a friendship with me brings. You will learn though, in time, how little truth there is to them. You've already shown a great capacity to see through the surface of things, to the heart. You wouldn't be here still if that wasn't the case. My friend's name is Sinas Egassuo. He is a man in a similar position to me, working quietly in the engine room, seeking results, not glory. He too, works as an Advisor, and almost every important operation undertaken by our Navy in the last decade bears his imprint. You will hear talk of Caldari patriots in your time in the State, and doubtless already have. This man is a living definition of one. You will find him somewhere around Liekuri, just look for the Caldari Navy compound in the system, and be careful. He may not be known and loved by the Caldari people, but the leadership of the Gallente Navy is well acquainted with him and his work, and has long wanted him dead. His outfit deals with assassins and bounty hunters on a daily basis. Expect nothing less when you find the compound. Oh, and if his surname seems familiar that's because you've probably met his sister. She works as a capsuleer liaison for the Navy's Command Division in Motsu. I wouldn't mention anything about her though; sisters are a sore spot for him. The Patriot Faction The patriot faction has become increasingly influential since the breakdown in relations with the Federation. The patriots are led by the mighty Kaalakiota Corporation although Lai Dai and Wiyrkomi are often just as vocal in their beliefs. The patriots cultivate the Caldari heritage, reminisce about the great Raata Empire of old and joyously celebrate the reclamation of their homeworld, Caldari Prime.

Video: Stiletto

Ungated deadspace pocket one jump away in Obanen.

Blitz: take the Gate and approach the Caldari Navy Outpost.

Complete the Mission remotely.

Tips:

• You do not have to destroy any ship

Warp-in

Caldari Navy Outpost 0018-D
WARNING! You are entering a Class 7 military zone. Unidentified vessels will be shot on sight.

Gate Defenders spawn when you are about 5 km away from the Gate.

Structures (35 km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	1 x Newly Constructed Acceleration Gate

Gate Defenders

		WD	EWAR	L
	5 x Frigate Gallente Navy Nemesis
	10 x Cruiser Gallente Navy Arazu
	6 x Battleship Gallente Navy Sin

Room 1

Agent Conversation
You best explain what it is you're doing here, pilot, apart from getting shot at by Gallente. That was a nice move uncovering them, but you still need to explain your presence. Immediately. Someone will be waiting for you at the Outpost.

Structures (30 km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	1 x Caldari Navy Outpost

Agent Conversation

Katsen old friend! What's with the new ride? I thought you hated those ships? Err, wait a second. Who exactly the hell are you? Katsen didn't tell me … oh, never mind. You're that egger he's been working with. Right, yes … I see now. Listen, I need you to talk with Katsen again. Tell him that I need fifty million ISK. I was going to ask him in person but obviously he's not here for that. And no, I can't speak over FTL with him myself, too risky to be … well, it's complicated. Just open up comms with him, you needn't travel back to Poinen.