Decimation (mission)/Dialog

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Ambient -- Gunship[]

Major Anri: "We've got to turn off these power conduits. With all the juice they're putting out, we need them offline before we can shut down these blasted guns."

Major Anri: "Lied to my face... made me look like an idiot..."
Darth Norok: "Speak up, Major. Do you have something to say? Perhaps about your commanding officer?"
Major Anri: "No... everything's just peachy. Forget I said anything, my lord. Apologies for wasting your time."

Major Anri: "I think we cut enough power to take out the guns for good, just need to find the controls that shut them off."

1st Cutscene -- Disabling the Power[]

Major Anri: Not a Selkath in sight... They must be putting a lot of trust in the Republic if they're letting this beast cruise around Manaan without any local military on board.
Darth Norok: Don't be absurd. There is no trust between Manaan and the Republic. The Selkath want the Republic gone as much as we do. As much as they want the Empire gone....
Player: I thought the Selkath helped the Republic destroy your ion cannon.
Darth Norok: A brief association, in opposition of a common enemy.
Major Anri: How do you know that?
Darth Norok: The so-called soldiers tasked with guarding me had many complaints about Manaan's natives. The Selkath's displeasure at the Republic's presence was especially confusing for them.
Darth Norok: The Republic are aggressors here--self-righteous and unwanted invaders, though they pretend otherwise. And I will find a way to use their sanctimonious convictions against them.
Major Anri: All those power conduits we tried lead to manual controls on the bridge.
Player: Can you use the controls to deal with the guns?
Major Anri: Does a Hutt have a tail?
Player: Then we have our target. Let's go. [Cutscene ends.]

Ambient -- Bridge[]

Commander Zapal: "They're here! Oh no, how did he escape?"
Commander Zapal: "Weapons ready! Don't let them touch anything in this room!"

Commander Zapal: "You'll never take these guns!"

Commander Zapal: "Form up! Don't let them get the upper hand!"

2nd Cutscene -- Disabling the Guns[]

Major Anri: They must have known we'd make it up here--our Republic friends locked this system down tighter than bantha hide.
Player: Can you get in?
Major Anri: Oh yeah, no problem. And we destablized enough of this thing's power conduits that I can rig the guns to explode from there--with plenty of time for us to escape, of course.
Major Anri: Say goodbye to the Republic's shiny new toy.
Darth Norok: Stop.
Player: What's wrong?
Darth Norok: Why destroy these weapons when we can take them for ourselves... use them against the Republic, should they try to stop us again?
Darth Norok: Increase the output of these weapons as high as you can, Major. Make them so powerful that we regain our unquestionable dominance over this world.
Major Anri: Not an option, my lord. we shut down too many of the power sources--there won't be enough juice left to supercharge the guns and keep their targeting matrix online.
Major Anri: I do what you're asking, these guns will fire on anything that moves--Selkath, Republic... Imperials.
Darth Norok: Good. That means no one else will be able to shut them down.
Darth Norok: When Selkath ships are obliterated by Republic weapons, their rift will deepen. The Selkath can't fight on two fronts, and when the dust has cleared... Manaan will belong to me.
Colonel Korrd: --you there? Do you read? What's the status of those guns?
Player: We're at the controls now, Colonel, but you--
Colonel Korrd: Listen, if you can hear me at all, it is imperative that we destroy these guns, once and for all.
Colonel Korrd: Our people need kolto, and what we're doing here is the best way to get it to them. But we can't continue if the Republic is breathing down our necks like this.
Colonel Korrd: Darth Norok's orders are clear: destroy the guns--
Major Anri: Everything all right?
Darth Norok: Focus, Major. Do as I command, and you shall be granted a reward befitting a conqueror of worlds.
Major Anri: I'm sorry, my lord, but this one gives the orders.
- What would you do?
  - Player: What do you think I should do, Anri?
  - Major Anri: Thanks for putting me on the spot. But since you're twisting my arm...
  - Major Anri: I'd do what's best for my soldiers--and I don't think getting shot out of the sky by some overpowered lightshow is in their best interest.
    - [Destroy the guns]
      - Player: I cam here to help the people of the Empire, not expedite their destruction. Gut these weapons.
      - Major Anri: With pleasure.
      - Major Anri: Countdown initiated. I gave us enough time to get back to the shuttle, but we still better move it before these things get a chance to shoot at us.
      - Darth Norok: You will not leave until you do as I say. Increase the damage of these weapons now, Major... or you will both learn what happens when you defy a Sith.
        It's over, Norok.
        Player: The damage is already done, Norok. If we don't leave now, we will all die.
        
        Darth Norok: That was the wrong answer. [Cutscene ends, attack!]
        
        You are no Sith.
        Player: Your impulsive decisions got you captured by the Republic, and now you expect me to aimlessly kill Imperials?
        
        Player: You are a stain, an aberration--a degradation of the Sith. How dare you make demands of me?
        
        Darth Norok: That was the wrong answer. [Cutscene ends, attack!]
        
        [Attack] Enough of you.
        Player: You just keep giving me reasons to kill you, Norok. [Cutscene ends, attack!]
    - [Supercharge the guns] +150
      - Player: If the Empire needs kolto to win this war, then we will take all that Manaan has to offer. Do as Darth Norok says.
      - Major Anri: Whatever you say...
      - Major Anri: Countdown initiated. I gave us enough time to get back to the shuttle, but we still better move it before these things get a chance to shoot at us.
      - Darth Norok: Get me to our base of operations. It's time I took control of this mayhem. [Cutscene ends.]
- [Destroy the guns]
  - Player: I cam here to help the people of the Empire, not expedite their destruction. Gut these weapons.
  - Major Anri: With pleasure.
  - Major Anri: Countdown initiated. I gave us enough time to get back to the shuttle, but we still better move it before these things get a chance to shoot at us.
  - Darth Norok: You will not leave until you do as I say. Increase the damage of these weapons now, Major... or you will both learn what happens when you defy a Sith.
    - It's over, Norok.
      - Player: The damage is already done, Norok. If we don't leave now, we will all die.
      - Darth Norok: That was the wrong answer. [Cutscene ends, attack!]
    - You are no Sith.
      - Player: Your impulsive decisions got you captured by the Republic, and now you expect me to aimlessly kill Imperials?
      - Player: You are a stain, an aberration--a degradation of the Sith. How dare you make demands of me?
      - Darth Norok: That was the wrong answer. [Cutscene ends, attack!]
    - [Attack] Enough of you.
      - Player: You just keep giving me reasons to kill you, Norok. [Cutscene ends, attack!]
- [Supercharge the guns] +150
  - Player: If the Empire needs kolto to win this war, then we will take all that Manaan has to offer. Do as Darth Norok says.
  - Major Anri: Whatever you say...
  - Major Anri: Countdown initiated. I gave us enough time to get back to the shuttle, but we still better move it before these things get a chance to shoot at us.
  - Darth Norok: Get me to our base of operations. It's time I took control of this mayhem. [Cutscene ends.]

Ambient -- Norok Fight[]

Darth Norok: "You should have obeyed my commands. Now you will suffer!"

Darth Norok: "I am slaughter. I am destruction... I am Sith!"

Darth Norok: "I will eradicate all who oppose me!"

Major Anri: "Well... that sure cut into our escape time."
Player: "Then let's not waste any more time."

3rd Cutscene -- Return (with Norok dead)[]

Major Anri: I've raised my brow at a lot of things you've done, but never in my wildest dreams did I think you were capable of something so blasted stupid!
Colonel Korrd: Mind yourself, Major! I won't permit this insubordination while there's still so much work left to do.
Major Anri: "Mind" myself? Stars, you are brainless! We found Dartk Norok, Colonel, and he wasn't too happy to hear about what you've been up to.
Major Anri: You had the bras to speak for a Sith with ties to the Dark Council, without his permission--but that wasn't reckless enough for you!
Major Anri: Not telling anyone that Norok was missing? Forging his orders? And the best part's got to be how you dragged us into your stupidity!
Major Anri: I know Norok was a pain, sir, and I know he was keeping you from supporting the Empire the way you thought was right.
Major Anri: I might have understood, if you had just told me about all this from the start... but you lied to me. And that... that I don't understand.
- This mistake is irreparable.
  - Player: Falsifying the word of a Sith is a serious transgression, Colonel, and you put everyone at risk.
- You are so selfish.
  - Player: Did you ever stop to think what this could mean for Major Anri? For the soldiers who followed your commands without question? Or was what you wanted the only thing that mattered?
  - Colonel Korrd: What I wanted was to protect those soldiers, and anyone else who would've fallen victim to Norok's dangerous aspirations!
- Give me a reason not to kill you.
  - Player: Terrible things happen to those who try to deceive me. You're lucky I don't kill you where you stand.
  - Colonel Korrd: Are you sure that impersonating a Sith is such a terrible thing? Because right now, you sound just like Norok...
Colonel Korrd: Where is Darth Norok?
Player: He attacked us when we destroyed the Republic's guns. We had to kill him.
Colonel Korrd: Then how can you blame me for what I've done?
Colonel Korrd: You saw for yourself what Norok does to anyone who opposes his greed, and you stuck by that you thought was right--just as I did.
Major Anri: Other than making a complete fool of yourself, what, exactly, did you do?
Colonel Korrd: Whatever mess you found Norok in was the result of his own arrogance. When I lost contact with him, I simply took advantage of his absence.
Colonel Korrd: My entire career, I've done nothing but prove my admiration for the Sith. I served without question, believed they had a right to rule the Empire...
Colonel Korrd: ...until I had the chance to lead this operation. I cherished the idea that I was helping soldiers live to see another day. Norok, however, kept saying I "needed to think bigger."
Colonel Korrd: He wanted all of Manaan under his rule, but we didn't have the resources to sustain a prolonged occupation of the entire planet.
Colonel Korrd: It would have achieved nothing--nothing more than a boost to Norok's ego. I refused to sacrifice faithful citizens of the Empire for something so irresponsible.
Colonel Korrd: And I do not regret that decision, or the decision to use Norok's name, if it means not one life will be wasted on a Sith's ambition.
Darth Krovos: I see you've finally solved your communications problem, Colonel. Now that the lines are open again, I need an update on your progress.
Darth Krovos: Strictly going by who I see in the room, I'm assuming everything is going well.
- [Cover for Korrd] +100
  - Player: That's correct. Colonel Korrd, Major Anri, and I have worked tirelessly to bring the kolto mining network back to full efficiency. I think you'll be quite pleased with the results.
  - Colonel Korrd: That's correct... and as a matter of fact, we just got a large kolto shipment offworld and dealt a crippling blow to the Republic's weapons.
  - Darth Krovos: Excellent. That is just what I was hoping to hear. I'll leave you to continue your work, Korrd, but I expect another update soon. Krovos out.
  - Colonel Korrd: I... I'm sorry, what exactly is happening? I'm not complaining, but why didn't you say anything to Darth Krovos?
    - Because you were right.
      - Player: Norok told me himself that Imperial lives were expendable. He died trying to prove that point--I want those ideas to die along with him.
      - Player: If anyone asks, the Republic killed Darth Norok
      - Major Anri: Don't think anyone here is going to say any different.
    - Because I own you now. +50
      - Player: Don't think I did this to protect you, Korrd. I expect to be paid back.
      - Colonel Korrd: Right... I'm sure we can work something out.
      - Major Anri: You should be grateful. Things could've gone a lot worse for you.
  - Colonel Korrd: Well, then... thank you. Not for what you've done for me, but for what you've done for the Empire. Many will owe their lives to you.
  - Colonel Korrd: You've given us a secure foothold on Manaan, which means a more certain path to victory--but there is still much to do.
  - Colonel Korrd: Speaking of which, we'd better get back to it... unless you don't plan to stay, Major?
  - Major Anri: Of course I'm sticking around. At least until I find someone else to give you a kick in the pants when you get another one of these half-baked ideas.
- [Expose Korrd]
  - Player: Unfortunately, Lord Krovos, that is not the case. Colonel Korrd has committed serious infractions that you need to know about.
  - Player: Darth Norok was captured by the Republic, but Korrd told us the was still receiving Norok's orders. We could have rescued Norok, if Korrd hadn't spent the whole time pretending to be him.
  - Darth Krovos: That is... disheartening news, Colonel. I thought you knew better.
  - Colonel Korrd: I thought so too, my lord. But when your people are facing the likelihood of being cannon fodder, what you know comes into question.
  - Darth Krovos: Major Anri, I am sorry that this falls to you. Arrest Colonel Korrd--I want him brought to my location at once.
    - [Say nothing]
      - Major Anri: Right away, my lord.
      - Major Anri: This is probably the best you could have hoped for... sir.
      - Major Anri: Talriss, Darr... escort him out. I'll be right behind you.
    - [Execute Korrd] +150
      - Player: This is why your soldiers make stupid decisions, Krovos--you let them get away with far too much. You need to set an example.
      - Darth Krovos: Well... while you clean up that mess, I'll sort out the issue of finding someone to replace Colonel Korrd.
  - Darth Krovos: Major Anri--I'll need you to oversee things on Manaan. Not for long, just until I send someone else to lead this operation. I will be in touch.

[Scene change]
(Covered for Korrd) Major Anri: Colonel Korrd's explained the situation to everyone who hadn't heart yet--even apologized. Didn't se one tear shed over losing Darth Norok. Thought that was interesting.
(Covered for Korrd) Major Anri: Guess I shouldn't be surprised--not too many of us were looking forward to taking over all of Manaan. Now we can focus on what we came for.
(Exposed Korrd) Major Anri: Reinforcements have arrived, officers have been briefed, assignemnts have been doled out. I think that's everything--all Thesh's squared, all Dorn's crossed.
(Exposed Korrd) Major Anri: It's going to take some doing, but this operation will be in first-rate condition once Darth Krovos finds a replacement for Colonel Korrd.
- I'm glad I could help.
  - Player: An occupation would have been overkill--on both sides. This kolto mining operation is more than enough to help the Empire.
  - Major Anri: Do you have any idea how good it feels to hear that from someone as important as you?
- [Flirt] Tell me more.
  - Player: I like it when you talk business. You sound so... assertive.
  - Major Anri: Really? You ask anyone else, they'll say I run my mouth too much. Glad you don't mind.
- Can you do this without me?
  - Player: I hope I won't have to come back and clean up another mess.
  - Major Anri: I think we're good now. But it would be nice to have someone with your skills around....
Major Anri: I've seen you in action so many times, and you still never cease to amaze... not to mention all the times you've come through for me.
Major Anri: You're probably tired of everyone constantly falling over themselves for you, and I'm sure you don't need to hear me go on about now amazing I think you are.
Major Anri: But I can count the number of people I trust on one hand. Every time we meet, you more than earn your place on that list. Hope you know how much I appreciate that.
- I appreciate you, too.
  - Player: You've always been a valuable asset, Anri, and I'm grateful for all your help.
  - Major Anri: Now you're just trying to make me blush.
- [Flirt] Show me.
  - Player: If you want to show me how much you appreciate me, you can start by buying me a drink.
  - Major Anri: Not a bad idea. But I've got something better in mind....
  - Player: You're right--that was much better.
  - Major Anri: Let's just hope we don't have to wait too long before we get to that again.
- I don't do it for you.
  - Player: I don't go out of my way to help you--I do what I have to do. If you see some benefit in the process, it's just coincidence.
  - Major Anri: Then I guess I'm just one lucky soldier.
Major Anri: Anyway, I know you have a lot to get back to, and I don't want to keep you from it.
Major Anri: Thanks for sticking around and seeing this through. [Cutscene ends.]

3rd Cutscene -- Return (with Norok alive)[]

Major Anri: I've raised my brow at a lot of things you've done, but never in my wildest dreams did I think you were capable of something so blasted stupid!
Colonel Korrd: Mind yourself, Major! I won't permit this insubordination while there's still so much work left to do.
Major Anri: "Mind" myself? Stars, you are brainless! We found Dartk Norok, Colonel, and he wasn't too happy to hear about what you've been up to.
Major Anri: You had the bras to speak for a Sith with ties to the Dark Council, without his permission--but that wasn't reckless enough for you!
Major Anri: Not telling anyone that Norok was missing? Forging his orders? And the best part's got to be how you dragged us into your stupidity!
Major Anri: I know Norok was a pain, sir, and I know he was keeping you from supporting the Empire the way you thought was right.
Major Anri: I might have understood, if you had just told me about all this from the start... but you lied to me. And that... that I don't understand.
- This mistake is irreparable.
  - Player: Falsifying the word of a Sith is a serious transgression, Colonel, and you put everyone at risk.
- You are so selfish.
  - Player: Did you ever stop to think what this could mean for Major Anri? For the soldiers who followed your commands without question? Or was what you wanted the only thing that mattered?
  - Colonel Korrd: What I wanted was to protect those soldiers, and anyone else who would've fallen victim to Norok's dangerous aspirations!
- Give me a reason not to kill you.
  - Player: Terrible things happen to those who try to deceive me. You're lucky I don't kill you where you stand.
  - Colonel Korrd: Are you sure that impersonating a Sith is such a terrible thing? Because right now, you sound just like Norok...
Colonel Korrd: Where is Darth Norok?
Player: He's on his way.
Colonel Korrd: Then before he arrives and exacts his punishment, at least let me explain myself.
Major Anri: Other than making a complete fool of yourself, what, exactly, did you do?
Colonel Korrd: Whatever mess you found Norok in was the result of his own arrogance. When I lost contact with him, I simply took advantage of his absence.
Colonel Korrd: My entire career, I've done nothing but prove my admiration for the Sith. I served without question, believed they had a right to rule the Empire...
Colonel Korrd: ...until I had the chance to lead this operation. I cherished the idea that I was helping soldiers live to see another day. Norok, however, kept saying I "needed to think bigger."
Colonel Korrd: He wanted all of Manaan under his rule, but we didn't have the resources to sustain a prolonged occupation of the entire planet.
Colonel Korrd: It would have achieved nothing--nothing more than a boost to Norok's ego. I refused to sacrifice faithful citizens of the Empire for something so irresponsible.
Colonel Korrd: And I do not regret that decision, or the decision to use Norok's name, if it means not one life will be wasted on a Sith's ambition.
Darth Norok: Do you regret it now, Korrd? Can you still hold fast to your principles while the breath is torn from your lungs?
Major Anri: My lord, if he just...
Darth Krovos: Finally. I thought I would never be able to get through...
Darth Krovos: I won't question your methods of discipline when it comes to your subordinates, Norok--but you will not treat mine like this. Release him. Now.
Darth Norok: I want this cowardly bog-tick executed, Krovos.
Darth Krovos: On what charges?
Darth Norok: Incompetence, dereliction--fabricating the word of a Sith!
Darth Krovos: That is... disappointing, Colonel.
Darth Krovos: Does anyone have evidence to support Darth Norok's accusations?
- [Support Colonel Korrd]
  - Player: There is no evidence. Norok wants Korrd out of his way, and he's trying to manipulate you into ordering his death.
  - Darth Norok: You sniveling little liar!
  - Darth Norok: Put down your weapon, Major--or you will join Korrd and your friend under the heel of my boot.
    - [Saboteur: Arrest Norok]
      - WIP
    - [Incapacitate Norok]
      - Player: This isn't going to end the way you think it will, Norok.
      - Darth Norok: Agh!
    - [Execute Norok] +150
      - Player: I've had enough of your carelessness, enough of your pride, enough of your threats...
      - Player: ...and enough of you.
  - Darth Krovos: Our entire presence on Manaan has been plagued by one lapse in judgement after another... treat carefully, Colonel.
  - Darth Krovos: After you clean up Darth Norok, I want you to clean up this mess of an operation. I expect an update soon.
  - Colonel Korrd: Well, then... thank you. Not for what you've done for me, but for what you've done for the Empire. Many will owe their lives to you.
  - Colonel Korrd: You've given us a secure foothold on Manaan, which means a more certain path to victory--but there is still much to do.
  - Colonel Korrd: Speaking of which, we'd better get back to it... unless you don't plan to stay, Major?
  - Major Anri: Of course I'm sticking around. At least until I find someone else to give you a kick in the pants when you get another one of these half-baked ideas.
- [Support Darth Norok]
  - Player: Colonel Korrd lied to all of us and issued fake orders that were meant to undermine Darth Norok's plans.
  - Darth Krovos: That's all I needed to hear--but Korrd is mine to deal with, Norok.
  - Darth Krovos: Major Anri, I am sorry that this falls to you. Arrest Colonel Korrd--I want him brought to my location at once.
    - [Saboteur] I will take Korrd.
      - WIP
    - [Say nothing]
      - Major Anri: Right away, my lord.
      - Major Anri: This is probably the best you could have hoped for... sir.
      - Major Anri: Talriss, Darr... escort him out. I'll be right behind you.
      - Darth Krovos: Get on with whatever you have planned for Manaan, Norok. The war will not wait for your ambitions.
      - Darth Norok: I would have preferred to se Korrd dead at my feet. There is no place in the Empire for those who think they can challenge the Sith.
      - Darth Norok: You are fortuante that your usefulness has not run out. But when it does--I hope to be there.
    - [Execute Korrd] +150
      - Player: This is why your soldiers make stupid decisions, Krovos--you let them get away with far too much. You need to set an example.
      - Darth Krovos: Well... while you clean up that mess, I'll sort out the issue of finding someone to replace Colonel Korrd.
      - Darth Krovos: Get on with whatever you have planned for Manaan, Norok. The war will not wait for your ambitions.
      - Darth Norok: You have my thanks, something I do not offer freely. Because of your commitment to expanding the Empire's reach, Manaan will soon be under Imperial control--under my control.
      - Darth Norok: There is much work to be done if I'm to repair the damage Korrd has caused, but I do hope your assistance will be available again, should I need it.

[Scene change]
(Supported Korrd) Major Anri: Colonel Korrd's explained the situation to everyone who hadn't heart yet--even apologized. Didn't se one tear shed over losing Darth Norok. Thought that was interesting.
(Supported Korrd) Major Anri: Guess I shouldn't be surprised--not too many of us were looking forward to taking over all of Manaan. Now we can focus on what we came for.
(Supported Norok) Major Anri: Managed to get the rest of our reinforcements past those guns--of course Darth Norok had to get them good and terrified the second they got here.
(Supported Norok) Major Anri: It's going to be a hell of a fight from here on out. We had enough trouble keeping the Selkath away when we only had one section of water under our control....
- You'll be fine.
  - Player: Norok doesn't know how fortunate he is to have you helping him. You'll easily handle whatever he has planned.
  - Major Anri: Do you have any idea how good it feels to hear that from someone as important as you?
- [Flirt] Tell me more.
  - Player: I like it when you talk business. You sound so... assertive.
  - Major Anri: Really? You ask anyone else, they'll say I run my mouth too much. Glad you don't mind.
- Can you do this without me?
  - Player: I hope I won't have to come back and clean up another mess.
  - Major Anri: I think we're good now. But it would be nice to have someone with your skills around....
Major Anri: I've seen you in action so many times, and you still never cease to amaze... not to mention all the times you've come through for me.
Major Anri: You're probably tired of everyone constantly falling over themselves for you, and I'm sure you don't need to hear me go on about now amazing I think you are.
Major Anri: But I can count the number of people I trust on one hand. Every time we meet, you more than earn your place on that list. Hope you know how much I appreciate that.
- I appreciate you, too.
  - Player: You've always been a valuable asset, Anri, and I'm grateful for all your help.
  - Major Anri: Now you're just trying to make me blush.
- [Flirt] Show me.
  - Player: If you want to show me how much you appreciate me, you can start by buying me a drink.
  - Major Anri: Not a bad idea. But I've got something better in mind....
  - Player: You're right--that was much better.
  - Major Anri: Let's just hope we don't have to wait too long before we get to that again.
- I don't do it for you.
  - Player: I don't go out of my way to help you--I do what I have to do. If you see some benefit in the process, it's just coincidence.
  - Major Anri: Then I guess I'm just one lucky soldier.
Major Anri: Anyway, I know you have a lot to get back to, and I don't want to keep you from it.
Major Anri: Thanks for sticking around and seeing this through. [Cutscene ends.]