Penumbra/Chapter 1 - Proof of Intent

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Proof of Intent is the first chapter of Penumbra.

You will need:

• a Data Anaylzer if you chose An Honorable Betrayal, Hyasyoda path

Mission 1 - The Intermediary

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Report to Katsen Isha
Rewards	0.3M ISK + 1M ISK (6h)
Extra	Agent gives 1x Dossier – Author Unknown (0.1 m3)

Mission briefing
Well, that was half right. I'm just an intermediary; Katsen Isha is the man you need to report to. He asked me to arrange for some extra assistance with a few jobs he has in mind. I should warn you, though: sometimes business dealings with Isha can get a little involved. He's the typical hard-working Deteis type and will expect the same of anyone on his payroll.

Nugoeihuvi Corporation

The Caldari State's answer to the cultural powerhouses of the Federation, Nugoeihuvi Corporation (more commonly known as simply “NOH”) is one of the leading entertainment providers of the cluster. Nugoeihuvi Corporation is rumored to have dealings with criminals and others of questionable moral character, although their working relationship with the real-estate giant Sukuuvestaa Corporation, for instance, has helped the company maintain at least the appearance of discretion at most times. Every day, all sorts of NOH goods flow freely to consumers across State space, frequently with little or no questions asked.

Katsen Isha

Aursa Kunivuri is located at the Nugoeihuvi Information Center Beacon in Josameto.

Report to Gian Katsen Isha at Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio in Poinen System one jump away.

Mission 2 - Trust And Discretion

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Deliver 1x Questionable Cargo (3.0 m3)
Rewards	0.5M ISK + 0.7M ISK (3h)

Mission briefing

Welcome to Poinen, <Character>. I've been expecting you. In fact, I was quite pleased to have someone offer their services so soon after I put the word out. As I'm sure you know by now, my name is Katsen Isha. I work part-time as a lawyer and consultant for Nugoeihuvi Corporation here in the Onirvura Constellation, where much of our company's most important business is handled. That brings me to the first task I have for someone, perhaps you. Some associates of mine have come across a fragile package that must be handled delicately. You needn't take it far, and I've had your path cleared of any obstacles. Transport is simply a matter of discretion on your behalf. Could you deliver the cargo to our headquarters in Josameto?

Under the Radar

Nicknamed the “Shadow HQ” after its curious location, the Nugoeihuvi station in Poinen sits just one jump out from their Headquarters and shares the system with Internal Security HQ, the security arm of NOH. For certain individuals, the station is ideally situated, offering fast and easy personal access to many of NOH's highest-ranking officials – whilst remaining on the periphery of things, unnoticed in the shadow of the 13th moon. To those who are charged with the defense of Nugoeihuvi interests, it is not Josameto but Poinen that is considered the nexus, the bustling heart of a corporation that is their whole world.

Deliver Questionable Cargo (3.0 m3) one jump away to Josameto VIII - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Publisher.

Mission 3 - Their Loss, Our Profit

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Destroy the Hyasyoda Research Facility and recover 1x S.I Formula Sheet (0.1 m3).
Faction	Serpentis
Best damage to deal	Kin Th
Damage to resist	Th Kin
Rewards	5M ISK + 1M ISK (6h)
Extra	3% Serpentis Faction Standing loss; 15M ISK in Bounties

Mission briefing

Welcome back, <Character>. Now, before we get to anything else there's the matter of money. If I'm going to be paying for your services, then securing some funds is our first priority. My knowledge plus your capabilities equals ISK. I want you to acquire some valuable formulas for me. They're hidden away inside a deadspace research facility not far from here. I managed to come across the coordinates after a booster-addled Hyasyoda employee let slip about an arrangement to one of my associates. It seems her superiors are allowing criminal types to carry out illegal research in exchange for a cut of the profits…and clearly some of the merchandise too. As it turns out, our friends in Sukuuvestaa are the legal owners of the space where this little operation is underway, something that certainly helps our situation. They've agreed to have Peace and Order security forces busy themselves with other things while you get to work. Very foolish of Hyasyoda to mix themselves up with criminals in someone else's backyard, I'm sure you'll agree. I like to see it as an opportunity, however. Not only will we be securing State borders, but also teaching them a valuable lesson about owning one's choices fully. What do you say?

Bad Habits

Rivalry among the corporations of the Caldari State is a daily reality, even today. The breakdown of relations with the Federation, opportunistic Guristas invasions and countless other problems facing the Caldari people have done little to ease inter-corporate tensions, some of which predate the existence of the State itself. In other situations, rather than unifying the Caldari people, external threats only cause further divisiveness, and it is not uncommon for such issues to be leapt upon and twisted towards serving the agenda of one corporation or another. Survival within the harsh political arenas of the State requires a mastery of political cunning. To succeed requires even more – not only the ability to deeply understand events, but the capacity to shape them as well.

Video: [Typhoon January 2021], [Jackdaw July 2022]

Accept the Mission remotely.

Ungated semi-deadspace pocket one jump away in Obanen (or Liekuri?).

Blitz: destroy the Hyasyoda Research Facility and pick up the S.I Formula Sheet.

Tips:

• You do not need to destroy any ship
• If you can't survive the incoming damage destroy a few Battleships, but make sure to leave one Core High Admiral alive
• Hyasyoda Research Facility has about 150 000 Hitpoints and 0% resistance
• You will lose 3% Serpentis Faction Standing when you destroy the Hyasyoda Research Facility
• You can freely warp inside the rooms

Warp-in

Hyasyoda Research Facility
You are entering a private facility owned and operated by Hyasyoda Corporation. Unauthorized visitors will be forcibly removed from the premises. This is your only warning.

Malfunctioning Security Warning
… entering … facility owned and operated by Hyasyoda … will be forcibly … is your only … unknown breach in … deploying countermeasures … unknown breach in … deploying countermeasures …

Initial defenders (100 km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	2 x Elite Cruiser Corelum Guardian Chief Infantry/...
	3 x Battleship Core Admiral/Rear Admiral
	2 x Battleship Core High Admiral
Wave 1
	4 x Elite Frigate Coreli Guardian Protector/...
	2 x Battleship Core Admiral
	3 x Battleship Core High Admiral
Wave 2
	5 x Elite Frigate Coreli Guardian Protector/...
	5 x Elite Cruiser Corelum Guardian Chief Infantry/...
	4 x Battleship Core Rear Admiral/...

Structures

		WD	EWAR	L
	1 x Hyasyoda Security Compound
	1 x Hyasyoda Research Facility

Guards

		WD	EWAR	L
	8 x Elite Frigate Coreli Guardian Protector/...

Mission 4 - The Paths That Are Hidden (Story Arc Branch)

Type	Branch
Objective	Choose next mission
Extra	Choice here decides possible rewards at end of the arc

Mission briefing

Apparently Hyasyoda are more furious than I anticipated. I'm thinking we should probably move the formula sooner rather than later. I don't exactly want their Corporate Police Force prying into our business. I've already lined up a buyer for us. All you need to do is move the goods. There's a slight complication though. As I'm sure you can appreciate, my associates – that is, the ones with an interest in highly-illegal booster manufacture – they're stationed at a somewhat remote NOH office outside of CONCORD jurisdiction, where the Chief Executive Panel finds it difficult to keep a close eye on everything. Ideally, I would like you to deliver the goods to our facility in KFR-ZE yourself, but I can make arrangements for the staff at KFR to retrieve it from a nearby low-security system if you prefer. That will, of course, reduce your cut of the profits. If you can fly a Covert Ops – or an Interceptor – anything like that, then I would recommend you make use of it now, but how you proceed in light of this situation is up to you. All I want is for the sale to be made; I care less about how. Two Steps Into Hell>> I'm sure you're aware how dangerous a place Syndicate can be. Serpentis are everywhere, and your fellow capsuleers have given the region a reputation for constant violence and war. I have mapped a route you could take through Genesis, via Faurulle, that will limit the amount of lawless space you need to traverse. That will make the trip longer, but safer. I guess that depends on how you feel about the short route and the jump into PF-346 it entails. That one system alone must have claimed millions of souls over the years; it is notoriously dangerous. Personally, I would advise discretion, and that you limit your risks. I suggest you take something evasive, be that through speed or cloaking, and avoid the busiest systems. I will have an agent on standby in KFR-ZE at a secure Nugoeihuvi facility near our Station offices. I suggest you avoid the station unless there is a need to dock there. Capsuleer pirates love to corner unaware travelers there; we have to deal with the combat on our doorstep all the time. Playing it Safer>> Our people in KFR-ZE come down to State space via Faurulle at times. This is the quickest route out of Syndicate and often the most desirable one for that very reason. We've lost a few convoys recently, trying to pass through PF-346 along the shortest route to State space. In case you don't know it, <Character>, the PF-346 system has been made notorious by bloodthirsty capsuleers. I think it is perhaps best for all involved that we take no risks on this one and use the Faurulle drop-off. This is where you will be taking our formula. I will have my people on standby at a secure facility in-system. Please, though, do not linger there. There are no stations in system, so anyone noticing you will know that you're out in space somewhere. The very last thing we need is some pirate scanning you down in one of our own facilities, and especially not in that one. An Honorable Betrayal>> You want more time? Very well, <Character>. I'll hold the job for you a little longer, but if I get the impression that you won't be returning, then I'll just hand it off to someone less busy. Business is business, my friend.

The Liberal Faction

The second faction is the liberals, whose views are completely the opposite of the practicals in regards to interstellar trade. The liberals believe in fostering improved relations with all the other empires, creating a world where there are no trade barriers and free-flow of goods. They believe in trade deals that mutually benefit the participants and the empires can come together in a peaceful, prosperous future world only through cooperation. The liberals are led by the Ishukone Corporation and also include the Hyasyoda mega corporation. Their strong position within CONCORD is accentuated by their belief that it is their main vehicle in promoting universal peace and stability so that trade can flow freely and cultures mingle peacefully.

This mission has 3 different branch options. The final reward of this Epic Arc is based on your decision here. Choosing either "Two Two Steps Into Hell" or "Playing It Safer" will side you with Nugoeihuvi and you will later be able to chooce either Nugoeihuvi reward or Caldari state reward. "An Honorable Betrayal" on the other hand will side you with Hyasyoda allowing you to choose either Hyasyoda reward or Caldari State reward later.

Even though the Hyasyoda path contains more missions it may be faster than Nugoeihuvi path. The Hyasyoda path contains six "talk to agent"-missions (three of which can be completed without moving at all), one courier mission and one "hack a single container"-mission. Nugoeihuvi path on the other hand contains one "talk to agent"-mission, one courier mission and one combat mission.

As of 2023, the Prefer Safer autopilot option plots a 31-jump route through mostly-empty lowsec to Faurulle, with a further two jumps into nullsec for KFR-ZE, both of which are typically empty. Consult the map if you're worried, but the nullsec option is usually worth the extra 10 million ISK, even though that's the only difference between the two if you're doing the Hyasyoda path.

Note: Making the selection completes the mission.

Two Steps Into Hell
Deliver S.I. Formula Sheet to the Nugoeihuvi Cargo Facility in KFR-ZE (Syndicate) in Null Security (27 jumps though null route). The final reward will either be from Nugoeihuvi (20x Nugoeihuvi Synth Blue Pill Booster + Caldari State standing) or from Caldari State (ISK + Caldari State standing) depending on your choice later.

Playing It Safer
Deliver S.I. Formula Sheet to the Nugoeihuvi Cargo Facility in Faurulle (Solitude) in Low Security (30 jumps though low route). The final reward will either be from Nugoeihuvi (20x Nugoeihuvi Synth Blue Pill Booster + Caldari State standing) or from Caldari State(ISK + Caldari State standing) depending on your choice later.

An Honorable Betrayal
Report to Arikio Kuretsu in Wuos (Wuos V - Moon 1 - Hyasyoda Corporation Mining Outpost) in High Security. (Make sure to bring S.I Formula Sheet). The final reward will either be from Hyasyoda (1x Hyasyoda Research Lab Blueprint + Caldari State standing) or from Caldari State (isk + Caldari State Standing). Even though Hyasyoda path seems much longer it isn't much longer than Nugoeihuvi path as most of the extra missions are very fast "talk to agent" missions. After talking to Arikio Kuretsu you will come back to choose between the other two options.

Mission 5.1a - An Honorable Betrayal (Hyasyoda path)

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Report to Arikio Kuretsu
Ship suggestion	Shuttle or fast frigate
Rewards	0.3M ISK + 1M ISK (6h)

Report to Arikio Kuretsu five jumps away in Wuos V - Moon 1 - Hyasyoda Corporation Mining Outpost.

Tips:

• Remember to take the S.I Formula Sheet (0.1 m3) from the Item Hangar

Mission 5.2a – Proof of Intent (Hyasyoda path)

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Deliver S.I Formula Sheet
Rewards	0.3M ISK + 0.5M ISK (3h)

Mission briefing

Hmm, that's quite a story, <Character>. If you weren't a known friend of the State, I'd be inclined to think you were attempting some kind of scheme. Regardless, I should still throw your ass out of here and have Hyasyoda set your status to kill on sight. That will not get us anywhere, however. My superiors have been informed of the situation and have asked me to request something from you, but before doing so, to also make something explicitly clear. The facility you were instructed to raid? It has not been under Hyasyoda control for almost a year now. I was told that if you do your research you should find that we also legally rented the area from Sukuuvestaa too, before Serpentis overran it and forced us out. Of course, SuVee could pay the House of Records and the Caldari Business Tribunal a few administrative fees to make that information disappear, if someone were to ever poke around. What I think you may also find interesting to know, though, is that around the time our lease was coming up for renewal, Serpentis began to appear in larger numbers and with better equipment. We always suspected someone local was funding them, a rogue Guristas outfit or even Gallentean extremists, but the idea that it might be one of our own corporations, at a time like this, it just never crossed our mind. Something definitely isn't right here. I suspect Nugoeihuvi learned of the facility through Sukuuvestaa, who I can only guess, never wanted us to extend our lease for some reason. NOH, doing what it does best, brought in some thugs to clear the matter up. That's until you arrived and, it would appear, saw that something wasn't adding up. Now, the question is whether or not we can trust you. Obviously we are happy to share the information we have so far, but there is more to the story than we will say to an egger who has stolen from us. If you are serious about seeing this affair brought to a just end, then you will return the formula you took from us and prove your good intentions. Do anything less and you will still be considered an enemy of Hyasyoda Corporation. It's as simple as that.

Hyasyoda Corporation Announces Aid for Ishukone, Scope Article, May 17th

Hyasyoda Corporation CEO Ahtonen Osmon has announced a crash program of aid to assist the overstretched Ishukone Corporation, following the disaster in Malkalen. Hyasyoda, a long-time partner of Ishukone in the so-called 'Liberal Faction', will provide emergency enabling loans to Ishukone Corporation and direct relief aid to Malkalen system. "The Hyasyoda Corporation will not stand by and see a great megacorporation of the Caldari State fall to an act of treachery and unprovoked aggression. We are therefore making funds available at preferential rates so that the Ishukone executives who survive can continue to run their organisation and oversee the relief efforts. We are also sending relief ships to the Malkalen system to directly assist the efforts at the Ishukone Headquarters," said Ahtonen Osmon.

Listen to what Arikio Kuretsu has to say.

Mission 5.3a – Return to Isha (Hyasyoda path)

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Report back to Katsen Isha
Rewards	0.3M ISK + 0.5M ISK (2h)

Mission briefing

This Katsen Isha…he needs to be brought down, but we have to be exceptionally careful about how we do this. Dealing with Nugoeihuvi requires cunning and guile. You've shown sound judgment by coming to us early, <Character>, but it will only get worse if you leave things as they are now. We need answers to the questions you've brought to light. Can we count on you to earn Isha's trust, so you can uncover whatever you need to help us? We need someone on the inside if we're ever going to see this resolved; Nugoeihuvi are too well-trained at covering up their tracks. If you could be there, making the sale of the formulas yourself, we would undoubtedly learn a great deal. If you're willing to take this on, then we will be there to assist you every step of the way. I've been authorized to grant you provisional support from one of our best counter-intelligence teams. They would observe your actions from a distance and monitor any relevant data from your fluid router cache. Anything Isha said to you over FTL, we would have. Anything your camera drones saw, we would see. You would have to keep your assignment strictly confidential, even from other Hyasyoda members. Nobody could know. Not your lover, not your mother, not even the Maker. If we need you again, we'll find a way to get in touch, but until that time you would only have to concern yourself with earning Isha's trust and acting as if this conversation never happened. Do we have a deal?

Masks of Authority

Internal Security, the Nugoeihuvi Corporation's force, poses a curious irony in this regard. Though the Nugoeihuvi conglomerate's main preoccupation is the entertainment industry, they have consistently failed to change the prevalent cultural image of their troops as a pack of rough-and-tumble thugs culled from the Caldari underworld, given to the grossest abuses and atrocities. It's very rare for elements of the Caldari State to find the rumor mill outgrinding them in their efforts at propaganda, but that's what's happening to Nugoeihuvi. (In reality, for the record, Nugoeihuvi's soldiers are not any more or less savage than those of the other corporate forces, though broadly speaking they have been noted to harbor a slightly greater proclivity toward drink and drugs.)

Report to Katsen Isha five jumps away in Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio.

Tips:

• Remember to take the S.I Formula Sheet (0.1 m3) from the Item Hangar

Mission 5.4a – Re-examining Options (Hyasyoda path)

Type	Branch
Objective	Choose next mission

Mission briefing

Welcome back, <Character>. I hope your time has been well spent considering our options. Hyasyoda seems to have calmed down a little for now, but it's when they get quiet that I actually start to worry. They likely already have something in motion. I'm not interested in seeing if my instincts are right, though. We should shift these formulas as soon as possible. As I told you before, I've already lined up a buyer for us. All you need to do is move the goods. As I also explained, my associates – that is, the ones with an interest in highly illegal booster manufacture – they're stationed at a somewhat remote NOH office outside of CONCORD jurisdiction, where the Chief Executive Panel finds it difficult to keep a close eye on everything. Ideally, I would like you to deliver the goods to our facility in KFR-ZE yourself, but I can make arrangements for the staff at KFR to retrieve it from a nearby low-security system if you prefer. That will, of course, reduce your cut of the profits. If you can fly a Covert Ops or an Interceptor, anything like that, then I would recommend you make use of it now. How you proceed in light of this situation is up to you though. All I want is for the sale to be made soon; I don't care how. Two Steps into Hell >> I'm sure you're aware how dangerous a place Syndicate can be. Serpentis are everywhere, and your fellow capsuleers have earned the region a reputation for constant violence and war. I have mapped a route you could take through Genesis, via Faurulle, that will limit the amount of lawless space you need to traverse. That will make the trip longer, but safer too. I guess that depends on how you feel about the short route and the jump into PF-346 it entails. That one system alone must have claimed millions of souls over the years; it is notoriously dangerous. Personally, I would advise discretion, and that you limit your risks. I suggest you take something evasive, be that through speed or cloaking, and avoid the busiest systems. I will have an agent on standby in KFR-ZE at a secure Nugoeihuvi facility near our Station offices. I suggest you avoid the station unless there is a need to dock there. The more piratical among your own kind love to corner unaware ships there; we have to deal with the combat on our doorstep all the time. Playing it Safer >> Our people in KFR-ZE come down to State space via Faurulle at times. This is the quickest route out of Syndicate and often the most desirable one for that very reason. We've lost a few convoys recently, trying to pass through PF-346 along the shortest route to State space. In case you don't know it, <Character>, the PF-346 system has been made notorious by your own kind as something of a deathtrap. I think it is perhaps best for all involved that we take no risks on this one and use the Faurulle drop-off. This is where you will be taking our formulas. I will have my people on standby at a secure facility in-system. Please, though, do not linger there. There are no stations in system, so anyone noticing you will know that you're out in space and thus an easy target. The very last thing we need is some pirate capsuleer scanning you down in one of our own facilities, and especially not that one.

Traditional Caldari Saying
Cross the river before you laugh at the current.

Choose between:

• the Null Security path, Two Steps Into Hell
• the Low Security path, Playing It Safer

Your choice has no lasting impact on the Epic Arc as you've already picked the Hyasyoda path.

Mission 5b - Two Steps Into Hell

Type	Courier
Objective	Deliver 1x S.I Formula Sheet (0.1 m3) to the Nugoeihuvi Cargo Facility in KFR-ZE (Syndicate) in Null Security
Ship suggestion	Interceptor
Rewards	40,000,000 + 1,500,000 (Bonus if completed in 6H)

The mission area does not have combat. Simply drop the formula sheet in the container. The mission can be completed remotely. This courier mission takes you to null, take normal precautions in Null Sec, such as never warping directly from gate to gate to avoid bubbles. If you lose the mission item you will fail the epic arc, you can retry three months later. Interceptor is very much recommended ship to use.

A Pochven filament can be used to get back to mainland in 15 minutes. Use inbound filament to enter pochven, wait the timer, use outbound filament to return to normal space. Large numberof pochven systems are from Caldari space so if you are lucky a proximity filament will leave you in Caldari space.

If you took this mission from "The Paths That Are Hidden" your next mission will be Too Close for Comfort (Nugoeihuvi path).

If you took this mission from "Re-examining Options" your next mission will be Almost Unmasked (Hyasyoda path).

Mission 5c - Playing It Safer

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Deliver 1x S.I Formula Sheet (0.1 m3) to Nugoeihuvi Cargo Facility in Faurulle, Solitude.
Ship suggestion	Travel fit
Rewards	30M ISK + 1M ISK (6h)

Mission briefing
Travel out to the lowsec system of Faurulle in Solitude to make the delivery. Once you have arrived in system, there will be a Nugoeihuvi facility with crew on standby to receive the goods. You will lose a percentage of the profit if you decide on this route, although the remaining risk and time involved will ensure it is still quite lucrative.

Ungated deadspace pocket up to twenty nine jumps away in Faurulle.

Complete the Mission remotely.

Tips:

• Remember to take the S.I Formula Sheet (0.1 m3) from the Item Hangar
• If S.I Formula Sheet is destroyed you will fail the Epic Arc and you will have to try again in ninety days
• You can get to Faurulle in Solitude either through Aridia or Syndicate Regions

Warp-in

Nugoeihuvi Cargo Storage Facility Faurulle

Welcome to Nugoeihuvi Cargo Storage Facility 9O. If you are receiving goods, proceed to the loading bay designated by your Receipt Manifest. Be sure to have access to all relevant information, including security clearance codes, before attempting to dock. If you are making a delivery, please report to the cargo quartermaster or proceed to your designated drop-off location. Unless otherwise specified, report all hazardous goods immediately upon entry. Any failure to comply with Nugoeihuvi protocol will be met with lethal force.

Incoming Transmission
Welcome to Faurulle, Pilot. Please proceed to Cargo Storage Bay 9O-78 No need to state your cargo — you have already been cleared. We have agents on standby to receive the goods.

Structures (60 km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	1 x Cargo Storage Bay 9O-78

Friendlies

		WD	EWAR	L
	10 x Friendly Frigate Nugoeihuvi Frigate
	10 x Friendly Cruiser Nugoeihuvi Cruiser
	6 x Friendly Battleship Nugoeihuvi Battleship

Arvalo Ho End of Mission Transmission
You are Katsen's courier, yes? Good work on the delivery; we can take it from here. We have confirmed receipt of the goods, so you are free to return to Onirvura whenever you please. Just be careful on your way back along the low-sec route; Serpentis forces have been very aggressive around this area lately.

Mission 6a - Almost Unmasked (Hyasyoda path)

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Report to Arikio Kuretsu
Rewards	0.3M ISK + 1.5M ISK (6h)

Mission briefing

Ah, you're back, <Character>. Good. I hope your journey out toward Syndicate hasn't left you too burned out; I'm going to need you to act quickly on something else. It turns out we have one more loose end to tie up. My people tell me that Hyasyoda have already launched an investigation into the blueprint theft. Worse yet, I am hearing talk about the sort of funding coming their way. The amounts are disconcerting — enough to pay for a capsuleer's services in addition to a whole fleet of mercenaries and investigators. The situation is dangerous for us, <Character>. Our tracks are well covered, but, as they often say at Hyasyoda, only the paranoid survive. They've deployed their security wing, the Corporate Police Force, into “various locations of interest.” I've learned that Onirvura was listed as an area to investigate. They're right here in the constellation, setting up a temporary base for interrogation and imprisonment. Fortunately for us, the CPF has hired a mercenary crew to handle facility defense while they set up. This gives us an opportunity to strike at them without it constituting a direct attack on Hyasyoda personnel. That is simply not an option. I cannot guarantee how long these mercenaries will be on duty, however, nor what kind of reaction your arrival on scene will provoke. What I do know is that if you can destroy the Logistics Center quickly, it will set them back weeks. The paths that lead back to us will undoubtedly have faded by the time they can resume their investigation.

Paranoia
Hyasyoda is one of the oldest of the Caldari megacorporations, having been formed shortly after first contact with Gallente when the Caldari were still in their Industrial Age. Throughout State history, Hyasyoda executives have always been conservative and cautious. As a result the corporation has informally claimed as theirs the age old Caldari saying, “only the paranoid survive.”

Accept the Mission remotely.

Report to Arikio Kuretsu thirty two jumps away in Wuos V - Moon 1 - Hyasyoda Corporation Mining Outpost.

Mission 7.1a - Some Light Theatrics (Hyasyoda path)

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Evacuate CPF Security Personnel (15 m3) from the CPF Investigation Team HQ
Ship suggestion	Exploration frigate
Rewards	20M ISK + 1.5M ISK (6h)
Extra	Requires a Data Analyzer

Mission briefing

<Character>, welcome back. We've been watching. You've done well so far, but this current situation threatens to undermine everything. This Isha character is far smarter than we gave him credit for and I fear he knows even more than he has trusted you with. We are working on something that should remove him from the picture, but for now we have to act quickly; our investigations team and their work must remain secure. The task that lies ahead is a large one, <Character>. We not only need to reposition our people out of Nugoeihuvi's way, but we also need to convince Isha that you have destroyed the facility and everyone in it. After we learned that our location had been compromised, we did a full electronics sweep of the area. The loyalty of the staff working here was never in question, so we knew it had to be electronics surveillance. Sure enough, we found a series of bugs in our surveillance systems. We have not interfered with them in any way so far. Our plan, <Character>, is to have you disable the surveillance only moments before you move everyone out. Immediately after that point, we will trigger the detonation of explosive charges already set in the compromised facility. When Nugoeihuvi notice their surveillance has gone down, they'll suspect one of two things; that you have carried out your task, or that their bugs have been compromised. We want it to be the former, understood? There is much at stake here, <Character>. Your mission must be carried out flawlessly. Please be aware before taking it on, that you will need the ability to hack into hostile Nugoeihuvi surveillance systems. If you cannot hack, find someone who can, or quickly learn the basics yourself. That should be enough.

Masks of Authority

Altercations between the corporate forces exist on record, but in almost every case they have been small incidents based on misunderstanding, with warning shots the only ordnance released. A notable exception is an incident known as the Ingalles incident, where soldiers belonging to the Wiyrkomi Peace Corps opened fire on a Hyasyoda convoy being escorted by the Hyasyoda's agency, the Corporate Police Force.

Video: [Probe January 2021]

Ungated deadspace pocket one jumps away in the same System.

Hack the CPF Habitation Module with a Data Analyzer and grab the CPF Security Personnel (15 m3). CPF Habitation Module will explode thirty seconds after you've hacked it. The explosion damages ships in 10 km range.

Tips:

• Do not warp out before the CPF Habitation Module explodes
• If you let the CPF Security Personnel explode inside the CPF Habitation Module you will fail the Epic Arc

Warp-in

Agent Conversation

The moment you safely disable the bug, we'll send out a short-range ECM pulse. This should stop the device from restarting immediately – just long enough for you to do your work. Don't be surprised if you lose a lock, though. The moment you have disabled NOH's surveillance taps, get our people out of the facility and clear the area. You will need to be at least 10km away to avoid any explosive kickback. It is important that you don't waste time after the hack, pilot. You will only have around thirty seconds to act after that point. If we wait any longer it will look suspicious.

Structures (60 km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	1 x CPF Habitation Module

Mission 7.2a - Untouchable (Hyasyoda path)

Level	4
Type	Security
Objective	Report to Katsen Isha
Rewards	0.3M ISK + 0.3M ISK (1h)

Mission briefing

You've done well, <Character>. Without any major interruption to our investigations the team has managed to cover a lot of ground. We now have a much better understanding of the situation, and who this Katsen Isha is. For one, we have a possible future lead in the House of Records. Apparently some publicly available documents regarding Isha's earliest days at Nugoeihuvi have been archived. We just need to figure out which station has the hard copies and then we'll have it. We noticed something else when you left towards Syndicate to make the blueprint delivery. Isha was on the move himself. Our surveillance team monitored a visit he made to an unknown Caldari Navy compound. The unmarked shuttle he flew there has now been sighted back inside Nugoeihuvi's docking bay at Poinen. Interestingly, it has been given priority docking position, meaning another launch is likely to happen soon. We don't want to arrive at any conclusions just yet, but our first impression is that Isha is involved in some kind of black market activity, perhaps weapons or information smuggling. We noticed that he mentioned introducing you to someone – we think they may be the buyer. His visit to this Caldari Navy facility raises a lot of questions in that regard. See what you can do about meeting this friend of Isha's, then discover what you can about them. We'll be watching closely <Character>, good luck.

Hyasyoda Returns to Bargaining Table after Reppola Intervenes, Scope Article, February 23rd, YC111

Hyasyoda negotiators resumed talks with Zainou today after Ishukone Watch CEO Mens Reppola intervened personally over the weekend. The close friend of the late Otro Gariushi spoke extensively with Hyasyoda CEO Ahtonen Osmon both Saturday and Sunday. Though Ishukone did not disclose the details of the conversation, a press release from Osmon's office called the discussions with Reppola "productive and reassuring," and apologized to Zainou for the delay in resuming negotiations. Political analysts, such as Taya Otnen, a corporate strategist with the Mercantile Club on this week's Games of State, have called this a shrewd move by the Ishukone Watch CEO. "He's used his authority over corporate security matters to take ownership of the negotiations, whether they succeed or fail," she told host Shiomiken Savalenta. "This may have actually been what Hyasyoda was hoping for; it's no secret that they support Reppola for the CEO seat. It was a very dangerous move, though; if Okalala wins the CEO fight, he'll remember what they did. Next time those contracts are up for review, Hyasyoda may find themselves passed over for another vendor like Sukuuvestaa or Kaalakiota."

Report to Katsen Isha five jumps away in Poinen IV - Moon 13 - Nugoeihuvi Corporation Development Studio.

Mission 6 - Too Close for Comfort (Nugoeihuvi path, story Arc Branch)

Type	Branch
Objective	Choose next mission

Mission briefing

<Character>, good. I hope you've recovered from the Syndicate trip. Once again, good work out there. Unfortunately, it turns out we have one more loose end to tie up. My people tell me that Hyasyoda have already launched an investigation into the formula theft. I suppose this is a play to lend an air of legitimacy to the racket they've been running. The situation is an amusing one, yet also dangerous for us. Our tracks are well covered, but – as they often say at Hyasyoda itself – only the paranoid survive. They've deployed their security wing, the Corporate Police Force, into “various locations of interest.” I've learned that Onirvura was listed as an area to investigate. They're right here in the constellation, setting up a temporary base for interrogation and imprisonment. Fortunately for us, the CPF has hired a mercenary crew to handle facility defense while they set up. This gives us an opportunity to strike at them without it constituting a direct attack on Hyasyoda personnel. That would muddy the waters a bit, as I'm sure you can appreciate. Mercs or not, though, they're getting a little too close for comfort. I should mention also that we can still resolve this peacefully too, if you prefer. The intel that has brought them here can be manipulated, perhaps, and lead them elsewhere. I care very little about how you want us to proceed, as long as this situation is dealt with. I want to go to sleep tonight knowing our assets and our reputations are safe. The Crimson Decoy >> It appears that the CPF investigation team is in Onirvura because of some intel – intel I believe we can manipulate. I have learned that they partially decrypted a communication between my people here and our blueprint buyers in KFR-ZE. Fortunately for us, they couldn't fully decipher the location we were transmitting to, thank the Maker. My guys re-encrypt their comms every few seconds, so all they know is that this area is where the transmission originated and the destination system started with KF, and has a Z and E in its name. Still, too close for comfort. Ever heard of KFIE-Z, <Character>? It's a dead-end system in Delve. The Headquarters of the Blood Raider Covenant, in fact. It's the perfect decoy for us; we can make it look as if opportunistic Blood Raiders hit the Serpentis facility, and there was little more to it all than that. We just need to sell the lie. There is an old Blood Raider compound not far from here. Inside it, there should be a transmitter system we can use. All you need to do is secure the area and deliver my people safely to the Communications Tower so they can send out a fake transmission. The CPF should pick it up and follow the signal down to Delve… if they're feeling suicidal, that is. Rumor has it the place has long since been abandoned, but I've come to distrust intel I don't get first-hand. Besides, any time those Sani Sabik cultists are not making noise, you should be concerned. The quiet ones are the very worst. I suggest you go in expecting exactly that. Pre-Emptive Opportunities >> This Corporate Police Force investigation must be brought to an end before it can uncover anything that could lead back to us, unlikely as that may be. The forces inside the facility right now are not Hyasyoda or CPF personnel, just some hired mercs. This gives us an opportunity to strike preemptively at the compound without causing an incident and further complicating matters. I cannot guarantee how long they will be on duty, however, nor what kind of reaction your arrival on scene will provoke. What I do know is that if you can destroy the Logistics Center quickly, it will set them back weeks. The paths that lead back to us to will no doubt have faded into the background by the time they can resume their investigation.

You will have choice between missions The Crimson Decoy and Pre-Emptive Opportunities.

Mission 7b - The Crimson Decoy (Nugoeihuvi path)

Type	Encounter
Objective	Deliver NOH Signal Operators
Faction	Blood Raider Covenant
Best damage to deal	EM Th
Damage to resist	EM Th
EWAR	Neuts and tracking disruption
Rewards	10 million isk

Mission briefing

It appears that the CPF investigation team is in Onirvura because of some intel – intel I believe we can manipulate. I have learned that they partially decrypted a communication between my people here and our blueprint buyers in KFR-ZE. Fortunately for us, they couldn't fully decipher the location we were transmitting to, thank the Maker. My guys re-encrypt their comms every few seconds, so all they know is that this area is where the transmission originated and the destination system started with KF, and has a Z and E in its name. Still, too close for comfort. Ever heard of KFIE-Z, <Character>? It's a dead-end system in Delve. The Headquarters of the Blood Raider Covenant, in fact. It's the perfect decoy for us; we can make it look as if opportunistic Blood Raiders hit the Serpentis facility, and there was little more to it all than that. We just need to sell the lie. There is an old Blood Raider compound not far from here. Inside it, there should be a transmitter system we can use. All you need to do is secure the area and deliver my people safely to the Communications Tower so they can send out a fake transmission. The CPF should pick it up and follow the signal down to Delve… if they're feeling suicidal, that is. Rumor has it the place has long since been abandoned, but I've come to distrust intel I don't get first-hand. Besides, any time those Sani Sabik cultists are not making noise, you should be concerned. The quiet ones are the very worst. I suggest you go in expecting exactly that.

A place to rest
It is not unheard of for Blood Raider vessels to stray into State space. Having something of a relationship with the Guristas in the north, the Covenant has erected various safe havens for members who make the long journey up to Venal through Caldari space.

Ungated normal space.

Blitz: Put the NOH Signal Operator into the container and return to the agent. For fast delivery you can create a bounce BM as you land, warp to the bounce BM and then warp to an asteroid near the container.

Tip: Warp to 100km and lead the initial group out to 150 to 175km range. Keep at least 30km range from the 7 Corpus battleships (Neut). Destroy the 2 Dark Corpus Harbinger Battleships last to trigger spawn.

Initial Group (40km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	3 x Elite Frigate Elder Corpii Diviner/...
	4 x Cruiser Corpum Dark Priest/Shadow Sage
	2 x Elite Cruiser Dark Corpum Arch Templar/...
	7 x Battleship Corpus Patriarch/...
	1 x Battleship Corpus Harbringer
	2 x Battleship Dark Corpus Archbishop

Wave 1 (30km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	2 x Elite Frigate Elder Corpii Herald
	5 x Battlecruiser Corpatis Phantom
	2 x Battleship Corpus Pope

Mission 7c - Pre-Emptive Opportunities (Nugoeihuvi path)

Type	Encounter
Objective	Destroy the Caldari Logistics Center
Faction	Mercenaries
Best damage to deal	Kin Th
Damage to resist	Kin Th
Warp disruption	Spider Drones / Elite Frigates

Mission briefing

This Corporate Police Force investigation must be brought to an end before it can uncover anything that could lead back to us, unlikely as that may be. The forces inside the facility right now are not Hyasyoda or CPF personnel, just some hired mercs. This gives us an opportunity to strike preemptively at the compound without causing an incident and further complicating matters. I cannot guarantee how long they will be on duty, however, nor what kind of reaction your arrival on scene will provoke. What I do know is that if you can destroy the Logistics Center quickly, it will set them back weeks. The paths that lead back to us to will no doubt have faded into the background by the time they can resume their investigation.

Paranoia
Hyasyoda is one of the oldest of the Caldari megacorporations, having been formed shortly after first contact with Gallente when the Caldari were still in their Industrial Age. Throughout State history, Hyasyoda executives have always been conservative and cautious. As a result, the corporation has informally claimed as theirs the age-old Caldari saying that “only the paranoid survive.”

Blitz: Destroy the Caldari Logistics Center (Caldari Station1) and GFTFO, DPS will build up. Destroying the station will cause any rats currently on grid to despawn, but waves which have not been triggered yet will continue to spawn if you stick around. Station has quite a lot of HP, about 250K HP total. 950DPS applied right from the start will do it right before the spider drone wave. This mission can be completed remotely and the next mission accepted remotely.

Ungated normal space.
The station drops 1x CPF.HYA LogInt Facility POI-26: Data Cache that you can keep as a souvenir.

Warning: Prioritize targets and eliminate EWAR threats asap. Reinforcement Waves are time based (3-5min) with no trigger. The final wave is very strong, might consider getting help from friends.

Note: The Mercenary Wingmen may web and point. The Spider Drones are very quick. After warping to the location you will receive the following objective - Destroy The Logistics Center. No additional waves spawn when shooting the Logistics Center. However, it does have a lot of armor and structure points. If you destroy the Logistics Center, and stay in the deadspace pocket, additional waves (up to the final wave) may continue to spawn.

Initial Group

		WD	EWAR	L
	5 x Frigate Mercenary Fighter
	5 x Cruiser Mercenary Lieutenant
	2 x Battleship Mercenary Overlord

Wave 1 (after 3-5 minutes)

		WD	EWAR	L
	3 x Elite Frigate Mercenary Elite Fighter
	2 x Cruiser Mercenary Lieutenant
	2 x Battleship Mercenary Overlord

Wave 2 (after 3-5 minutes)

		WD	EWAR	L
	2 x Drone Spider Drone I
	2 x Battleship Mercenary Overlord

Wave 3 (after 3-5 minutes)

		WD	EWAR	L
	2 x Frigate Mercenary Wingman
	6 x Elite Frigate Mercenary Elite Fighter

Wave 4 (after 3-5 minutes)

		WD	EWAR	L
	6 x Cruiser Mercenary Corporal

Wave 5 (after 3-5 minutes)

		WD	EWAR	L
	3 x Drone Spider Drone I
	4 x Frigate Mercenary Wingman
	6 x Cruiser Mercenary Corporal
	1 x Elite Cruiser Mercenary Commander
	6 x Battleship Mercenary Overlord

Mission 8 - A General's Best Friend

Level	4
Type	Security
Faction	Gallente Federation
Best damage to deal	Kin Th
Damage to resist	Kin Th
EWAR	Sensor Dampening
Ship suggestion	Fast Frigate
Rewards	5M ISK + 1M ISK (6h)
Extra	No Standing loss

Mission briefing

Ah, <Character>, welcome back. Word filtered back to me that the Hyasyoda investigation came to an abrupt and explosive halt. Good work. Now that we're in the clear, we're free to pursue the matter I mentioned earlier. There's someone I wanted you to meet. I'm afraid I can't do it myself; he and I must be careful not to be associated with one another. This is not for any good reason, <Character>, it is simply the way our judgmental world works. A Caldari Navy officer of his kind cannot afford the rumors that a friendship with me brings. You will learn though, in time, how little truth there is to them. You've already shown a great capacity to see through the surface of things, to the heart. You wouldn't be here still if that wasn't the case. My friend's name is Sinas Egassuo. He is a man in a similar position to me, working quietly in the engine room, seeking results, not glory. He too, works as an Advisor, and almost every important operation undertaken by our Navy in the last decade bears his imprint. You will hear talk of Caldari patriots in your time in the State, and doubtless already have. This man is a living definition of one. You will find him somewhere around Liekuri, just look for the Caldari Navy compound in the system, and be careful. He may not be known and loved by the Caldari people, but the leadership of the Gallente Navy is well acquainted with him and his work, and has long wanted him dead. His outfit deals with assassins and bounty hunters on a daily basis. Expect nothing less when you find the compound. Oh, and if his surname seems familiar that's because you've probably met his sister. She works as a capsuleer liaison for the Navy's Command Division in Motsu. I wouldn't mention anything about her though; sisters are a sore spot for him.

The Patriot Faction

The patriot faction has become increasingly influential since the breakdown in relations with the Federation. The patriots are led by the mighty Kaalakiota Corporation although Lai Dai and Wiyrkomi are often just as vocal in their beliefs. The patriots cultivate the Caldari heritage, reminisce about the great Raata Empire of old and joyously celebrate the reclamation of their homeworld, Caldari Prime.

Video: [Stiletto January 2021]

Ungated deadspace pocket one jump away in Obanen.

Blitz: take the Gate and approach the Caldari Navy Outpost.

Complete the Mission remotely.

Tips:

• You do not have to destroy any ship

Warp-in

Caldari Navy Outpost 0018-D
WARNING! You are entering a Class 7 military zone. Unidentified vessels will be shot on sight.

Gate Defenders spawn when you are about 20 km away from the Gate.

Structures (35 km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	1 x Newly Constructed Acceleration Gate

Gate Defenders

		WD	EWAR	L
	5 x Frigate Gallente Navy Nemesis
	10 x Cruiser Gallente Navy Arazu
	6 x Battleship Gallente Navy Sin

Room 1

Agent Conversation
You best explain what it is you're doing here, pilot, apart from getting shot at by Gallente. That was a nice move uncovering them, but you still need to explain your presence. Immediately. Someone will be waiting for you at the Outpost.

Structures (30 km)

		WD	EWAR	L
	1 x Caldari Navy Outpost

Agent Conversation

Katsen old friend! What's with the new ride? I thought you hated those ships? Err, wait a second. Who exactly the hell are you? Katsen didn't tell me … oh, never mind. You're that egger he's been working with. Right, yes … I see now. Listen, I need you to talk with Katsen again. Tell him that I need fifty million ISK. I was going to ask him in person but obviously he's not here for that. And no, I can't speak over FTL with him myself, too risky to be … well, it's complicated. Just open up comms with him, you needn't travel back to Poinen.