Guide's call
Guide is asking for help.
The player's Descendant arrives back to Albion where the Guide speaks to them once more.
- Listen to Guide's voice
Guide: Descendant...Follow my voice. I need your help. Humanity requires my help...I can find the Ironheart.
Bunny: Enzo...Did you hear that voice?
New Hope
Follow Guide's voice.
- Talk to Guide
Enzo: Yes, I heard it too, Bunny. I need to explain the situation to Alpha, you should go and get treated.
Bunny: What? Can't Alpha hear the Guide's voice?
Alpha: I don't hear anything at all. It seems to only be linked to active Descendants. Nell, are there any other Descendants who have had contact with the Guide.
Nell: Aside from Jeremy, all Descendants have reported connecting with the Guide. And the Descendant who first made contact with the Ironheart will arriving at HQ shortly.
Alpha: When it comes to the Guide, we have to consider all possibilities. Make sure you familiarize yourself with everything.
The player's Descendant begins their journey through Albion. Instead of heading straight to HQ, they instead seek out the luminous white figure known as Guide who presents herself to the player's Descendant once more.
Guide: To those Descendants who have connected to me...Thank you for answering my call. This is Albion, the last bastion of humanity. Many lives have been laid before the Ironheart...I wish to help humanity. My system can locate the Ironheart. However...my functions were damaged after I was separated from it...If I can access the data left by my creators, the Ancestors, I should be able to find a way to restore my system. I appeal to all Descendants who can hear my voice. Please help me to restore my system. Take me to the Ancestors facility.
Strategic Decisions
HQ is looking for the Descendant who has spoken with Guide.
- Talk to Alpha at HQ
Enzo: A system that can find the Ironheart...what is it, exactly? Alpha, it looks like the Guide is speaking to another Descendant nearby. I've uploaded the details of the conversation to the command console.
Alpha: Hm...based on this...the Guide seems to be more AI than spiritual being...Any Descendant who has been contacted by the Guide, please report to HQ immediately. Nell, as a non-Descendant, how do you feel about this phenomenon?
Nell: I believe it holds sufficient strategic value to be of interest.
The player's Descendant leaves Guide and reports to Alpha at HQ.
Alpha: Hmm? I didn't expect you to be speaking to the Guide. I thought you were headed straight to HQ. Well, first off, well done on the mission, it was a difficult one. Karel showing up in person...even I was concerned. Since your operation, a strange phenomenon has affected Descendants. When you said there was hope...were you talking about the Guide? To be honest, I suspect that the Guide is either a new Vulgus weapon, or a new enemy. It's clever, claiming that they can find the Ironheart for us. Who wouldn't want to believe that, if they're desperate enough? That is how traps are laid. Everything has a price. My staff officers, however, seem to have a different opinion...Enzo and Nell have proposed verifying the Guide's credibility by fulfilling her requests. And, the truth is, we currently lack any leads on the Ironheart. Enzo and Nell have determined that if the Guide can close the gaps in our knowledge, it will be worth it. Luckily, there is an Ancestors facility within the territory we occupy. We plan on making contact with the Guide there. Descendant, this is your next mission, I would like you and Bunny to bring the Guide to the Ancestors facility in Kingston. Deploying the the Descendants who have been in closest contact with the Ironheart is our best bet. Bunny, I know you're recovering from your injuries, but I'm sure you understand the importance of this. I'll order the Investigative Corps to provide support. I hope we see some results...whatever the outcome may be.
To Kingston
Go to Kingston to bring Guide in contact with the Ancestors' facility.
- Go to the Kingston Operation Zone
Nell: Bunny, you'll need to equip a new suit before you leave. I've already notified the Ordinance Department.
Bunny: The new suit...It won't be taken out of my pay, right?
Nell: It will be deducted from your pay, naturally.
Bunny: Argh! Damn it!
The player's Descendant teleports to the Albion Outpost stationed at The Destruction Battlefield in Kingston. When they arrive, they are greeted by Guide who now has the appearance of a human woman.
Guide: Welcome, Descendant. Please do not be alarmed. My appearance has been configured to facilitate communication. I am linked to the Arche of the Descendants. I can appear wherever you are. But I am incomplete. At present, only you, Descendant, can see or hear me. I need you to help me fully restore my system. Only then, can I help humanity.
Their conversation is abruptly cut short when Marcus, a lieutenant of the Investigative Corps, calls out for the Descendant. The player's Descendant turns to face Marcus. When they look back for the Guide, they are startled to find she has vanished.
Marcus: Ah, there you are! I'm Marcus from the Investigative Corps. I have orders from HQ to escort you, Descendant. This way, please.
The Situation in Kingston
Before you can seriously start conducting the operations in Kingston, you need to be briefed on the situation by Captain Marcus of the Investigative Corps.
- Talk to Marcus in Kingston
Marcus: Thank you for all your hard work during the operation to retrieve the Ironheart. The results of that operation were disappointing, but we'll keep looking for other ruins. The Investigative Corps will always support the Descendants. Speaking of which, we heard you're heading to the Ancestors facility in this Area. The facility was once used as a research center by the Magisters, before it was abandoned. I never thought we'd be going back there again. It's been deserted for a long time. Anyway...Let me take you to the facility. Sit tight.
Marcus activates his communicator.
Marcus: Security Corps, this is Lieutenant Marcus, from the Investigative Corps. We have orders from HQ to open the gate to the Ancestors facility.
The line crackles with heavy static.
Marcus: Security Cops, do you copy? This is Lieutenant Marcus from Investigative Corps. What's going on?
Albion Soldier: (Heavy static Noises) This is...! We're under...support...! This is Security Corps! We're under attack from the Vulgus! We need support...!
Marcus: Security Corps, respond! Security Corps! Dammit...! Descendant, it looks like the Vulgus have arrived! Comms are already down. Use the emergency communicator to contact HQ while I try to get a handle on the situation!
Kingston under Attack
The Vulgus invasion has cut off communications. You must use an emergency communicator to report the situation to HQ.
- Attempt emergency contact at the <Field Communication Center>
Field Mission - Field Communications Center
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Attempt to contact HQ using the emergency communicator.
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- Defeat all targets
Marcus: Descendant, be careful! Vulgus signals are being detected from inside the communications center!
As the player's Descendant enters the building, they are immediately met by several Vulgus Mass Soldiers.
Greg: Quickly! Destroy their comms!
Marcus: These bastards! This doesn't feel like a simple raid! They seem to be after this place!
After a short battle downstairs, the player's Descendant ascends the stairs and takes care of another wave of Mass Soldiers.
- Interact with the target
Greg: I detect Arche. A Descendant has arrived. A perfect trophy for Master Karel...This is Commander Greg. Deploy the assault ship. Eliminate the Descendant!
Upon reaching the emergency communicator, the player's Descendant discovers a Vulgus device deactivating it. They power off the device, but the communicator's functionality is lost.
- Defeat all targets
As the player's Descendant exits the communications center, Vulgus assault ships arrive, dropping off a final wave of Mass Soldiers. The player's Descendant swiftly neutralizes the threats.
Mission Complete
Base Stabilization
To reach the communications repeater, you must exterminate the Vulgus taking over the Base.
- Secure the <Urban District> that leads to the Communications Relay Base
Marcus: Descendant, all networks within Kingston are currently down, and the emergency communicator has also been taken out. This is the first time they have launched such a large-scale attack. We must reactivate the communications repeater and secure the emergency communicator before it's too late.
Field Mission - Urban District
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Secure the urban district that leads to the Communications Relay Base
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- Defeat all targets
Marcus: In order to each the communications repeater, we need to secure this base first.
The player's Descendant moves through the Battlefield, a war-torn landscape of crumbling buildings. They confront Mass Soldiers, Vulgus Followers, and The Soulless that have invaded the area
Bunny: Huh? I just got here, what's going on? Is Kingston being invaded?
Marcus: You're here Bunny, good. Kingston's entire network has been knocked out by the Vulgus attack.
Bunny: What? How are we going to communicate? You guys can't use the Ecives.
Marcus: We can manage short-distance communications, but not long-distance. We need the emergency communicator back online.
Bunny: Ah, so that's why HQ has been so quiet. I'll check on the other outpost. Where am I going?
Marcus: Go to the base near the theater ruins.
Bunny: You got it. Headed there now.
- Defeat the target - Vulgus Follower: 0/2
Bunny: Ack, all gates have been blocked. And it looks like we've lost all of our soldiers...!
Marcus: Damn it...Vulgus bastards.
Bunny: I'll try to go around.
Marcus: Then I'll leave you to it. Once the communications repeater is reactivated, we will join you.
The player's Descendant continues to fight all the Vulgus that get deployed from the assault ships, clearing out the urban district of The Destruction.
Mission Complete
Secure the emergency communication system
To report the situation to HQ, you must reactive the communications repeater and secure the emergency communicator.
- Reactivate the <Kingston Communications Repeater>
Marcus: That's stopped the gunfire. We should be able to enter the communications relay base.
Field Mission - Kingston Communications Repeater
Defense
Reactivate the Kingston Communications Repeater
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- Move to the operation zone
Marcus: Find the communications repeater in this building. Once it's reactivated, we can use the last of the remaining communicators.
With the area surrounding the Communications Relay Base secured, the player's Descendant moves into the dilapidated building. Inside, they locate the Albion Repeater.
- Defend the Operation Zone
Unfortunately, the Vulgus continue their assault, forcing the Descendant to defend the repeater for two minutes.
Marcus: Dammit! The Vulgus forces have managed to infiltrate this far in! Protect the repeater until it's fully reactivated!
Marcus: (If the Albion Repeater takes enough damage) Descendant, protect the repeater! If the device is destroyed, we won't be able to restore communications!
- Eliminate the target - Elite Vulgus Grenadier: 0/1
Marcus: Enemy commander spotted! If we take him out, the rest will give up and retreat!
Even if the player's Descendant overcomes the Elite Vulgus Grenadier, the other forces do not retreat requiring the player's Descendant to defend for the full two minutes.
Marcus: It's done! The communications repeater has been restarted! Now, let's hope the last emergency communicator is still intact.
With the defense complete, the player's Descendant leaves the Communications Relay Base with their next goal: find the last emergency communicator.
Mission Complete
Activate the emergency communicator
You are ready to report the situation to HQ. Secure the last remaining emergency communicator.
- Relay the situation in Kingston using the emergency communicator
Field Mission - The Last Emergency Communicator
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Inform Albion of Kingston's situation.
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- Eliminate the enemies in the Surveillance Zone
Marcus: Descendant! They're aiming for the emergency communicator! You have to hurry!
The player's Descendant navigates through a chaotic battlefield, eliminating any Vulgus that stand in their way to the last emergency communicator.
- Interact with the target
When the player's Descendant finds it, they quickly activate it, re-establishing long-distance communication. The device hums to life signaling a momentary victory.
- Move by breaking through the Vulgus
Marcus: Phew, we almost lost the last one. Okay, Descendant, you should join Bunny at the theater outpost. I'll send a sitrep to HQ with the emergency communicator...Wait, Vulgus signals are spiking! What the hell?!
- Eliminate the enemies in the Surveillance Zone
More assault ships flood the area, dropping off additional Vulgus soldiers. The player's Descendant faces off against this new wave, dispatching each enemy with great haste.
Greg: You're getting closer, Descendant...But my work here is already complete. All forces, extract the Ancestors data. Transfer it to my command center. I will personally deliver it to Master Karel.
Marcus: The Vulgus signals are coming from the Magister Lab! Isn't that HQ's target? This isn't good...I need to report this to Alpha immediately.
- Eliminate the appeared target - Vulgus War-Slave 0/1
The final assault ship drops off a new monster, a Vulgus War-Slave. The player's Descendant engages in battle and overcomes this new powerful enemy.
Mission Complete
Orders from HQ
An unexpected Vulgus invasion has disrupted your plans. You need to receive new orders from HQ.
- Receive orders from HQ at the outpost
Alpha: Bunny, Descendant! Do you copy? We've received the sitrep from Kingston. How the hell did this happen? Do my staff still think this is all a coincidence?
Nell: What exactly do you mean by that, Alpha?
Alpha: Things went south as soon as the Guide arrived in Kingston. And not only that, but it seems the Vulgus are after the same target as we are!
Nell: Alpha! That's probably because the enemy has the Ironheart. I don't think it has anything to do with the Guide! We'll have answers once we investigate the Ancestors facility!
Alpha: It's too late for that. The Vulgus have surrounded the facility...Descendant, we need you retake the base seized by the enemy. HQ will review the direction of the operation in the meantime. Over and out.
Suspicion
There is a disagreement at HQ about Guide. Bunny is puzzled by the situation.
- Talk to Bunny at the outpost
With their new orders, the player's Descendant may use the gate or teleport to The Fallen Theater's outpost. Once there, they meet up with Bunny.
Bunny: This doesn't feel good. It seems like Alpha doesn't trust the Guide at all. The Arche from the Guide felt familiar. That makes me think she's on our side. Oh, what if Alpha can't link to the Guide because of Arche? He doesn't use his Arche abilities much these days.
Bunny sighs.
Bunny: Who knows. Let's focus on the operation for now. I'll go scout every nook and cranny in Kingston. And I'll look for that annoying enemy commander as well. I'll leave the Vulgus siege to you. They're starting to spread out like they own the place. Alright, catch you later! Don't push yourself too hard!
Attack Captured Bases
The Vulgus are setting up invasion bases around Kingston. While Bunny scouts the area, you must retake the captured bases.
- Clear out <Vulgus Occupied Buildings>
- Destroy <Vulgus Field Generators>
Field Mission - Vulgus Occupied Buildings
Extermination
Clear out the buildings occupied by the Vulgus.
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- Defeat all targets
Marcus: The invading Vulgus forces are establishing positions. We need to clear out the building before they really dig in.
The player's Descendant makes their way from the Outpost to the occupied building. They clear out the Vulgus forces in the area that have established a base inside the building.
Marcus: I'm picking up enemy transmission signals! Be careful! Descendant, I've been informed that the Vulgus transmission system has a very limited range. This means there must be an enemy command center somewhere in Kingston.
The player's Descendant enters the building and fights off another wave of Vulgus soldiers that teleport in.
- Defeat the target - Follower Shield Bearer 0/1
Marcus: We're receiving sightings of a powerful Vulgus unit. If we defeat him, the rest will retreat.
Once the Vulgus in the building are cleared out, the player's Descendant makes their way outside where an assault ship drops off a new Legion of Darkness monster to go up against. The Follower Shield Bearer carries a large shield to block the player's Descendant's bullets. Shotting the weak spot in the middle of the shield, however, will make the monster temporarily lower it. Once the Shield Bearer is down, the rest retreat.
Marcus: All Vulgus transmission signals have ceased. Great job, Descendant.
Mission Complete
Field Mission - Vulgus Field Generator
Power Shutdown
Destroy the Vulgus Field Generators
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- Move to the operation zone
Marcus: The Vulgus have established a field power plant in the area. It seems to be linked to the Magister Lab. It must be destroyed.
Captain Harris: Wait, wait, hold up! Do not shoot at or blow up that power plant, unless you want it to explode! You need to detonate the circuits using a high-voltage fuse. The Construction Corps Captain will show you how to handle this, so listen carefully!
- Eliminate the enemies defending the camp
The player's Descendant makes their way to the Vulgus base established inside The Fallen Theater, a war-torn coliseum, and systematically clear out the enemies, the clash of weapons and shouts of battle echoing through the ruins of the coliseum
- Assassinate enemies carrying bombs
Captain Harris: First up, you need to find the facility managers among the enemy forces! They'll be carrying fuses. Once you get your hands on them, stick the fuses on the generators!
After vanquishing several waves of Vulgus, a Follower Panzer carrying a fuse is deployed. The player's Descendant targets this enemy, guns them down, and retrieves the fuse.
- Shut down enemy generators using the obtained bombs
There are three Vulgus Generators, marked A, B, and C, that need to be destroyed using a fuse each. The player's Descendant takes the fuse to any of the Vulgus Generators. After attaching it, the bomb detonates and the generator is destroyed.
- Eliminate the enemies defending the camp
Captain Harris: That's one generator down, two more to go! Keep up the good work!
Marcus: How do you know how to do this, Captain?
Captain Harris: The Albion generators will fail if you attach high-voltage fuses to parallel circuits. The ones used by the Vulgus are no different.
Marcus: Ah...I think I remember...that.
- Assassinate enemies carrying bombs
The player's Descendant repeats the process, exterminating another wave of Vulgus until another Follower Panzer appears with a fuse. They defeat this monster and plant it onto the next generator.
- Shut down enemy generators using the obtained bombs
The bomb detonates and destroys the second generator.
- Eliminate the enemies defending the camp
- Assassinate enemies carrying bombs
- Shut down enemy generators using the obtained bombs
The player's Descendant repeats the process one last time for the third generator.
Captain Harris: That was the final generator! Ha! I bet they weren't expecting us to use the fuses like that!
- Defeat the target - Elite Storm Warrior 0/1
Marcus: Descendant, powerful reinforcements have arrived!
Captain Harris: It's okay if I don't tell you what to do again, yeah?
The player's Descendant returns to the center of the coliseum, where an assault ship drops off an Elite Storm Warrior. After the powerful monster is vanquished, the remaining Vulgus forces retreat.
Marcus: I've learned a useful tactic today. Thank you, Captain Harris. From now on, any Vulgus field generators we find will be handled using this method.
Mission Complete
Operation Authorized
There is a disagreement at HQ about Guide. Bunny is puzzled by the situation.
| * "Guide Observation Notes 1" Journal Record entry |
- Alpha has authorized entry to the Ancestors' facility. Receive the operation briefing from Nell.
Nell: Descendant, Alpha has authorized access to the Ancestors facility.
Enzo: If you can call that authorization...
Nell: It's not your concern. We've exchanged some harsh words, but I will handle it. I decided to go ahead, I had no choice. I respect Alpha's prudence, but I do not want to waste what might be our only opportunity to work with the Guide. If our results at the Ancestors facility are positive, Alpha will change his mind. Which is why I leave it in your capable hands, Descendant.
Leads for the Future
The investigation of the Ancestors' facility has begun. You must obtain leads to restore the core functionality of Guide.
- Investigate an Ancestors' facility that used to be <The Magister Lab>
With the Vulgus bases around The Fallen Theater taken care of for the time being, the player's Descendant makes their way to the Magister Lab. Although Vulgus forces have taken up residence, this Ancestors' facility may still hold the data, knowledge, and technology to restore the Guide's system.
Infiltration Operation - Magister Lab
The ancient ruins, collectively known as the "Ancestors' facility", are believed to have been created by humanity's forebears, the "Ancestors." These ruins are still home to technologies and data that transcend time, which is why they are classified as a tactically strategic point of interest. The Magister Lab was a place where the Ancestor's facility was repurposed for research purposes and where a significant amount of advanced technology was obtained, centered around the Magisters. However with the current situation being opaque, control has been lost, and the site has been abandoned.
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- Defeat all targets
Guide: This is the Ancestors facility...I hope we can find something we can use to restore my system. But...the Vulgus commander has already ordered his troops to extract the data. Are we too late?
Enzo: The Ancestors data should not be underestimated. Not only does it have immense capacity, it is also quantum-encrypted. Even the Magisters who worked here doing research have said that full data extraction is impossible.
Guide: Magisters...Do you mean the technologists who were once allied with the Vulgus?
Enzo: More importantly, the enemy is after the Ancestors data as well. Can anyone think why?
Guide: Nothing comes to mind. My only guess is that this place is somehow connected to the Ironheart. I'll know once I have the data.
- Move to the operation zone
The player's Descendant navigates through a small cave until they enter the ruins of the Ancestors' facility. A large circular room with a computer terminal in the center. Vulgus soldiers surround the area.
- Defeat all targets
After clearing the area, the player's Descendant is able to interact with the terminal.
- Interact with the target to extract the Ancestors' data
Guide: Descendant, unfortunately non of the Ancestors' data remains in this terminal. I will check the other terminals, but it seems the Vulgus were successful with their extraction.
- Move by breaking through the Vulgus
Enzo: That can't be right! If it were possible to fully extract the data, then the Magisters would have already done it...!
Guide: Until recently, it would have been impossible for the Vulgus as well. However, if they have someone on their side who is very familiar with the Ironheart, then it will have been achievable. By applying algorithms from the Ironheart to military applications, electronic warfare capabilities can be greatly improved. I recommend we investigate the other terminals.
The player's Descendant leaves the terminal room and continues through another series of caves, taking care of the Vulgus that have been stationed there.
- Defeat all targets
Greg: Descendant...Did you come here looking for me? Or did you come to witness the superior technology of the Vulgus? I am Greg, commander of the invading Vulgus forces. It is a shame that I am unable to face you directly...hahaha...
- Move to the operation zone
The player's Descendant navigates to the main computer terminal in the Magister Lab which more Vulgus forces have occupied.
- Defeat all targets
When the room is cleared, the player's Descendant interacts with the computer terminal.
- Interact with the target to confirm the Ancestors' data
Guide: This terminal also does not contain the Ancestor's data. However, Descendant, I sense the transmission of the Ancestors data is happening close by. That is more likely where the enemy command center is located.
- Defeat the target - Elite Storm Warrior 0/1
More Vulgus invade the room lead by an Elite Storm Warrior. Once the player's Descendant defeats the Elite monster, the rest retreat.
- Interact with the target to acquire traces of Vulgus information
The player's Descendant once more interacts with the computer terminal, this time seeking information on where the Vulgus command center could be located.
Mission Complete