Forewarning

Epic Mission Arc: Penumbra
Mission 2.6: Forewarning

Overview

Mission type: Courier, Arc Mission
Recommended Damage: N/A
Recommended Resists: N/A
System: Astoh (0.6) - Sinas Egassuo's Chimera
Destination system: Immuri 0.4
Deadspace: Yes
Previous Mission: Mission 2.5: Practical Solutions
Next Mission I: Mission 3.1: The Knowledge to Act
Next Mission II: Mission 3.1: A Difference of Option

Mission Briefing

We’ve got them, <char_name>. The decoded data from that node has given us undeniable proof. Ishukone has been engaged in the unauthorized exchange of Caldari prisoners of war, and worse yet, they’ve only been focusing on the rescue and recovery of their own people. The information you recovered reveals a number of staging points where they ferry their people back to the State.

In fact, Katsen suspects the only reason they evacuated others was to keep the number of prisoners relatively normal and inconspicuous. I don't know about his claims, but I sure know what I've seen out there on the job.

The next step from here is to let Ishukone know they’ve been compromised. The leverage that grants will allow us to return Mikano safely and without incident. More importantly though, it also means we can get them to stop this amateurish exchange they have going on, even if only momentarily. If they want to rescue our families, then they should be doing a proper damn job of it like the Navy, not this half-assed nonsense that leaves a paper trail extending across the cluster. This current setup will get everyone killed or blackmailed if it is allowed to continue.

You're off to another P.O.W holding ground, <char_name>, same as before. This time though, you won't be liberating anyone. In fact there is not even a Federation presence inside this facility. It is where the Ishukone prisoners have been held before being escorted back home. Your job is simply deliver a document from Katsen. In it, he explains the extent to which we could ruin Ishukone with this information, and then requests a meeting. We're pretty confident they'll make time to schedule us in.

Due to the extreme sensitivity of this information, we'd prefer by far if you could personally deliver the document. You've proven so dependable that we hoped a quick flyover wouldn't be too much to ask?

Objective

Deliver Katsen's message to the Federation emissary in Federation Navy Holding Facility .
Pickup Location: 0.6 Astoh (0.6) - Sinas Egassuo's Chimera
Drop-off Location: 0.4 Immuri - 7 jumps or Pavanakka - 5 jumps
Cargo: one unit of Encoded Message (0.1 m³)

Additional Information

Kaalakiota unveils Black Rise survey program, Scope article, March 4th, YC 111

According to Niteloho Koirolen, Kaalakiota Corporation chief spokesperson, the program will be conducted by both the corporation's intelligence division and the Home Guard, the goal being the development of a comprehensive resource database of the Black Rise region. The program will survey the planets and moons across 49 systems in 6 constellations.

"Today's announcement reinforces Kaalakiota's commitment to the development of the Black Rise region," said Koirolen. "Although the State had previously done an outstanding job in Black Rise, there is still a lot to discover. We are sure that our program will ultimately contribute to the welfare of the whole State."

The Black Rise region borders established Caldari and Gallente space and was previously deemed impenetrable, despite many efforts to map it. However, Caldari forces gained access to the region and secretly colonized it. Although it is clear that operations in Black Rise persisted for a longer time, experts claim that the region is still largely unexplored.

Acceptance

Thank you, <char_name>. There are Caldari out there as we speak, sitting in the darkness, waiting in silence. I've been in their situation, and it's not easy to fight the fear and depression. I remember though, the thought I held on to in the darkness, the thought that kept me going. It was hope. Hope for rescue.

You alone give these people hope. Do not forget the duty that rests on your shoulders, it is the most sacred thing we Caldari know.

Completion

Arikio Kuretsu

Hello again, pilot. It's good to see you doing so well. You've come far, very far, and we're indebted to you for everything you've done.

We've been watching you gather the evidence that you've come here to deliver; you shouldn't worry, it has all been properly discredited and appropriate co-verification documents have also been misplaced. Thanks to you, we've been able to anticipate Nugoeihuvi's moves and ensure that any hard data, anything truly conclusive, was relocated to a more secure location or isolated from collaborating evidence. Our mission to rescue more prisoners remains intact, but only barely.

We need to act conclusively now and settle this matter before Nugoeihuvi think up some other scheme to undo us. I have just the assignment for you that will make this happen.

I'll be honest and straightforward with you, as you've more than earned it. We plan to hold Katsen Isha's family until he can learn to hold his tongue. It is -ultimately- the only reasonable recourse left to us after being hounded like this. One family threatened so that many, many more might simply live. I think you know what must be done.

I look forward to speaking with you shortly.

Landea Vrankef

Greetings pilot. Thank you for making the delivery, pointless as the task may seem.

You'll have to forgive the bluntness, but I've been asked to request that you ignore any and all orders about how to proceed in this matter unless they come directly from Ishukone itself - the corporation running these operations, let's not forget. It has come to our attention that other corporations aligned with our interests may be attempting to pursue other means to resolve this current situation. We politely request that you ignore such ideas. Though well-intentioned, such actions will only serve to further destabilize an already volatile situation.

Agent Ekimo Areshi is at out headquarters in Malkalen, ready to brief you about bringing this matter to an appropriate end. You should report to her at your first convenience. First though, you should return back to Sinas, before he starts wondering why it took so long to deliver a simple note. You may be all but done with that duo for now, but there's no reason to raise their suspicion until things have been finally settled.

Sinas Egassuo

Well that was interesting, eh? I could almost see how red-faced that Watch Commander was.

You did well, <char_name>. Don't doubt it for a second. I need to relay another message back to Karsen and then we'll discuss how to proceed from here.

Rewards

5,000,000 credits.

Bonus Reward: 834,000 if completed within 3 Hour and 36 minutes.

Notes

In the deadspace complex go near the Conference Center, open the hangar and drop inside the message.