Penumbra

"In the heartland of State space, inter-corporate tensions come to the fore as Nugoeihuvi makes a move for some quick ISK, and you must choose who to trust and who to betray. The moral ambiguity continues through to the end, as the player begins to unravel an even darker side to corporate self-interest and the ongoing conflict in Black Rise."

Penumbra is the Caldari State Epic Arc which takes place across many different Regions depending on the path you take.

Overview

You will fight mostly Caldari, Gallente and a few Serpentis ships. Fit to deal (and tank against) primarily Kinetic and Thermal damage.

If you follow the Hyasyoda path and pick Slipping Away you will get:

10% Caldari State Faction Standing (with no derived standings) and Standup Hyasyoda Research Lab Blueprint Copy (1 run), a Faction Module for Upwell structures
69M ISK

If you follow the Nugoeihuvi path and pick Learning by Doing you will get:

10% Caldari State Faction Standing (with no derived standings) and 20x Nugoehuvi Synth Blue Pill Boosters
64M ISK

If you follow the either path and pick Home in Peace path you will get:

10% Caldari State Faction Standing (with no derived standings) and 25M ISK
69M extra ISK

Regardless of the path you pick you will get:

~5% Expert Distribution Corporation Standing
~20% Caldari Navy Corporation Standing
~20% Hyasyoda Navy Corporation Standing
~20% Nugoeihuvi Navy Corporation Standing

You will lose:

minor amount of Gallente Federation Faction Standing
~3% Serpentis Faction Standing

Preparations

Consider buying:

a Battleship, Strategic or Heavy Assault Cruiser with Kinetic damage and Kinetic and Thermal resistances
Travel fit interceptor or other fast ship
a Blockade Runner for Caldari State path
a Data Analyzer

You will have to go through Triglavian Minor Victory Systems to reach your objective. Be advised that most of the heavy combat missions are also in an area that is frequented by many known gankers.

Starting Agent

Penumbra Starting Agent
Agent^[1]	Corporation^[1]	Faction^[1]	System	Region	Mission
Aursa Kunivuri	Expert Distribution	Caldari State	Josameto^[2]	The Forge	The Intermediary

^ ^a ^b ^c You need at least -2.00 Standing with all and at least 5.00 Standing with the Agent, their Corporation or Faction.
^ Nugoeihuvi Information Center Beacon.

walkthrough

The missions in this epic arc are generally short. All the combat missions can be blitzed by only completing the single given objective. The epic arc requires you to do at least one hauling mission to either low or null security space.

There are also multiple branching missions so you won't need to complete all the missions listed here.

Super blitz

The missions in Penumbra are highly blitzable. This can be further augmented by preparing multiple ships in key locations.

Preparations:

Ships at Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio:
- A strong combat ship. Battleships are good for this.
- A fast frigate like an interceptor in which you can travel through low sec.
Ships at Uuhulanen VIII - Caldari Navy Logistic Support:
- A Weaker combat ship. It needs to kill some elite frigates so fit for good application. Also fit a data analyzer. Battlecruisers are good for this.

The following table shows the fastest and safest route through the Epic Arc. A combat ship is only required for the three missions “Their Loss, Our Profit”, “Pre-Emptive Opportunities”, and “Right Tool for the Job”. You can purchase the item needed to complete the mission “The Breakout” on the market.

All other missions are travel missions or can be completed quickly with a frigate. See mission pages for blitzing details.

How to get through Penumbra very fast for maximum standing reward and shield boosting pills.
Mission	Agent	Agent Location	Recommended Ship
Chapter 1: Proof of Intent
The Intermediary	Aursa Kunivuri	Josameto - Nugoeihuvi Information Center Beacon	Fast Frigate
Trust And Discretion	Katsen Isha	Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio	Fast Frigate
Their Loss, Our Profit	Katsen Isha	Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio	Battleship or Tech 3 Cruiser
The Paths That Are Hidden	Katsen Isha	Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio	Choice
Playing It Safer	Katsen Isha	Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio	Fast Frigate
Pre-Emptive Opportunities	Katsen Isha	Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio	Battleship or Tech 3 Cruiser
A General's Best Friend	Katsen Isha	Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio	Fast Frigate
Chapter 2: Blackness Rising
Meet Sinas	Katsen Isha	Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio	Fast Frigate
Right Tool for the Job	Sinas Egassuo	Astoh - Caldari Navy Relay Nexus Beacon	Battleship, Battlecruiser or Tech 3 Cruiser (fit Data Analyzer!)
The Breakout	Sinas Egassuo	Astoh - Caldari Navy Relay Nexus Beacon	Fast Frigate. Buy Mission Objective From Contracts!
Whisper of a Conspiracy	Sinas Egassuo	Astoh - Caldari Navy Relay Nexus Beacon	Fast Frigate
Practical Solutions	Sinas Egassuo	Astoh - Caldari Navy Relay Nexus Beacon	Fast Frigate
Forewarning	Sinas Egassuo	Astoh - Caldari Navy Relay Nexus Beacon	Fast Frigate
Chapter 3: The Bottom Line
A Difference of Opinion	Sinas Egassuo	Astoh - Caldari Navy Relay Nexus Beacon	Choice
Learning by Doing	Sinas Egassuo	Astoh - Caldari Navy Relay Nexus Beacon	Fast Frigate
The Price of Silence	Katsen Isha	Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio	Fast Frigate

External Links

Caldari Epic Arc guide by Jowen Datloran (pdf)
Full Playthrough by JPNS (Youtube, 2023)

[Hyasyoda-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j Hyasyoda path

[Nugoeihuvi-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Nugoeihuvi path

[Standing-3] You need at least -2.00 Standing with all and at least 5.00 Standing with the Agent, their Corporation or Faction.

[Beacon-4] Nugoeihuvi Information Center Beacon.

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