Epic Mission Arc: Penumbra
Mission 3.1.2: Home in Peace or Mission 3.2.2: Home in Peace
Overview
Mission type: Courier, Arc Mission
Recommended Damage: N/A
Recommended Resists: N/A
System: Astoh (0.6) - Sinas Egassuo's Chimera
Deadspace: No
Previous Mission I: Mission 3.1: The Knowledge to Act
Previous Mission II: Mission 3.2: A Difference of Option
Next Mission: None
Mission Briefing
"If I'm honest, I wasn't sure that you and I would ever see one another again. I know that Katsen probably offered you all kinds of things to continue pursuing Ishukone. You didn't take it though, so good work. Maybe there were other temptations, perhaps? A few other bets you were hedging on the side? Hmm, yes, don't worry. I won't push the matter, but something tells me perhaps you're starting to appreciate things many Caldari forget to.
So then... let me catch you up. My friends and I believe a deal can be struck easily if we can put aside the question of moving recovered Ishukone personnel to their Headquarters in Malkalen. If you were to offer your help, it would lend a tremendous amount of credibility to the operation. Ishukone may not trust you, but they trust the Navy, and they will trust that you have the ability to do the job, if not the loyalty. Personally, I know you'll do what's right. You wouldn't be here otherwise.
There's a huge risk here though, <char_name>. You'll be moving people from a low-security system in a warzone through to the heartlands of State space. Thousands of lives will depend on your ability to maintain a low profile."
Objective
Transport these goods:
Pickup Location: 0.3 Teskanen IV - Caldari Navy Assembly Plant
Drop-off Location: 0.9 Malkalen V - Moon 1 - Ishukone Corporation Factory - 13 Jump
Cargo: ten thousand units of Caldari Prisoners of War (5000.0 m³)
Additional Information
Crielere; a parable told to all aspiring young Caldari
“There once was a great rich merchant,” she began hesitantly, suddenly all too aware that all eyes in the room were on her. But she plunged on regardless, steeling her nerves. “He lived to a grand old age and possessed every wealth a man could dream of. Many looked to him in awe or envy, coveting his treasures and desiring to imitate his great successes. Yet the old man was never happy and on his deathbed, a young clerk working for him asked: ‘You must feel that your life has been one great success story, what with all the wealth you have accumulated.'
But the old man replied. ‘My life has been one of misery and sorrow. As a young man I chose wealth over family, discarding the love of my life. When I die all that I will leave behind in the world is money. But money is the same all over, mine is no different from anyone else's. Once my wealth has been scattered, all that I will be is dust and vague memories. My life is a failure young man, don't make the same mistakes I did.'
Acceptance
"You made the right choice for the men and women still left out here, don't doubt it for a second.
Now that we have you on board, I'm going to get my friend to float the deal to his superiors. I've no doubt in my mind that they'll jump at the opportunity the moment they learn we have you by our side. By the time you make it to Teskanen, they should all be assembled in the Caldari Navy station there.
Take them home, <char_name>."
Completion
Sinas Egassuo
"You've done well, <char_name>, remarkably well.
I just remember when Katsen first send you my way. I thought you would be just another egger looking for ISK and glory. There's something different about you though, I think. You at least seem to care about the rest of us, and given everything you're capable of and everything you must have in your life, that's not something I'm about to take for granted.
The word from Ishukone is that they've recieved everyone safely. They're more grateful than I've seen them in a long time. You have to understand, <char_name>, before your arrival the evacuation process was little more than a trickle of loyal citizens back to their home. Once you arrived, the flood came - month's worth of people safely moved in a single trip. You've opened their eyes, showed them in a way only a capsuleer could have that a change was needed.
The next move from here will be to expand Ishukone's operations to include everyone, regardless of their parent corporation. They'll be collaborating with a few interested parties on that, to ensure none of us repear the mistakes of the past.
You've done all you can here, though. More than most could have hoped for. I don't have much in the way to give you as thanks, but I've made a few calls. You might not think it to look at me, but I know a few well-placed people. Your selfless service to the Caldari people will not go unnoticed.
Also, Ishukone wanted to pass this ISK on to you as a token of thanks. Apparently that money represents part of the demanded ransom from Katsen for his silence. Ishukone can focus on everyone now, which means no more scandal, and no more opportunities for blackmail. A practical like Katsen could learn a thing or two about other ways to make a profit, eh? Ah well, take it. You deserve it more than he does, he said as much himself.
And that's it, <char_name>. Debriefing over. You are dismissed."
Rewards
25,000,000 credits.
12.5% Caldari State faction standing bonus and no good or bad effect on other factions.
Bonus Reward: 1,770,000 if completed within 6 Hours.
Note
I completed in an Iteron IV with 3 inertial stabilizers.