Path to Enlightenment - Deception (1 of 3)

• Gallente COSMOS mission
• Agent: Sebast Mathon
• Agent location: Yan Jung Ruins (Deltole)
• Standings required: 4.00
• Parts: Path to Enlightenment - Deception (1 of 3), Path to Enlightenment - Destruction (2 of 3), Path to Enlightenment - Discovery (3 of 3)

Level	3
Type	Distribution
Objective	Acquire "Threaded Waypoint Map" and return this to the agent.
Damage to resist	Kin Th
Ship suggestion	Drake, HAC, Commandship
Rewards	500,000 ISK + Random +3 hardwiring implant (time bonus)
Extra	Data analyzer required - the damage inside the site can be heavy - Elite NPC with warp scramblers!

Mission briefing

I am a professor of archaeology at the University of Caille. Behind this ancient gate beside me you will find one of the most fascinating enigmas in existence. It is a small and seemingly insignificant object, but one that holds massive powers. The origin of this relic is still vague, though most now agree that it was built by the Yan Jung nation. Perhaps you've heard of it? The Yan Jung nation immigrated into our world through the EVE Gate eons ago. From where, we do not know, though the fragments of texts we've managed to translate talk about a mysterious middle kingdom. They settled here in Deltole, though we suspect they also colonized other systems, even in far off places. But what we've uncovered so far is here in the Deltole system, especially on Deltole V and VI, which seem to have been much more inhabitable back then. So what happened to the Yan Jung nation, you must be wondering? Simply told, we don't know yet. Heck, I'm not even sure what the relic I just described to you was used for. I've been studying it for months and still its purpose eludes me. It has some sort of a repelling force that's almost impenetrable. It also has regeneration mechanics and perpetual power source, meaning it's as good as eternal. What the Yan Jung built it for, or used it for, is a complete mystery. Unfortunately, the Serpentis pirates have taken an interest in Yan Jung relics too. They've sent out dozens of treasure hunters and scavengers. They don't tolerate others to interfere with their efforts, which explains why I'm hiding out here instead of being at the relic studying it. The Serpentis periodically send expeditions here and are always scouting the place. Their methods are crude, but they've got much more manpower and resources than I can ever dream of having. I've heard rumors that they've uncovered an important piece of the biggest riddle surrounding the Yan Jung nation. Over at Deltole X, close to the stargate leading to Colelie, is the entrance point to a Yan Jung site that is possibly the largest Yan Jung ruins in space still in existence. I can only imagine what riches might await there. The only problem is that a passkey is needed to activate the gate. And from what I've heard the Serpentis are now in possession of one of the key elements in constructing one. You look like an energetic pilot. I'm interested in hiring you for a bit of work. The Serpentis relic hunters are operating from a base within the Skeleton Comet site here in Deltole. I haven't been there myself, but somewhere within it you'll find a Serpentis Survey Site, which is the right place. Therein the Serpentis store all the data and items they've found throughout the whole constellation. What I want you to search for is a map of some sort. I'm sorry for being so vague, but that's all the info I have. I'm sure you'll know what I want as soon as you see it. There's only one problem. The Serpentis are a paranoid lot, and they've encrypted all their data and storage containers. I hope you possess some hacking skills, or know someone that does, for that is what is required to get to the information I need. Get that map from the Serpentis and bring it to me and I will reward you handsomely. I feel dirty having to resort to petty theft, but when you're up against scumbags such as the Serpentis the only way to play a fair game is to follow their rules.

Location: Deltole - Contested Gallente Skeleton Comet