Retaliation (mission)/Dialog

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1st Cutscene -- Opening on Manaan[]

Major Anri: Raven to nest, Raven to nest! I've got two Republic fighters on my tail. I can't shake 'em. Requesting backup!
Major Anri: This is Major Anri of Raven Squad, still under fire... C'mon, I need help down here!
Major Anri: Blast! Can anyone read me?
Player: I read you, Major. Loud and clear.
Major Anri: Really appreciate your sense of timing, Commander. Wasn't too sure I'd get out of that one.
Player: What's going on? Where did those Republic fighters come from?
Major Anri: See that dreadnought? Meet me there. We'll get you all caught up.

Ambient Dialogue 1 -- Aboard the Executioner[]

Imperial Officer: "Get these weapons secure-now!"

Imperial Soldier: "Everyone's trapped down there... Korrd better have a hell of a plan to get out of this one."
Imperial Commando: "I served with Korrd on Corellia. If there's one thing I can say about the man, it's "Do not underestimate him.""

Imperial Squad Leader: "We need everyone ready to move. No exceptions!"

Imperial Trooper: "Darth Norok's down there. He'll handle the Republic."
Imperial Gunner: "Hope you're right. I mean, he does oversee logistics..."
Imperial Trooper: Of course I'm right! Don't let Norok's title fool you--I heard he's never lost a lightsaber duel."

Imperial Captain: "We've got three squads cleared and ready. Just need the go-ahead from Major Anri."

2nd Cutscene -- The Executioner's Launch Deck[]

Major Anri: I need the rest of them ready to go in ten, Captain. Understood?
Captain Vondral: Right away, Major.
Major Anri: Welcome aboard the Executioner, Commander.
Major Anri: Wish I could've organized a welcome party, but we need your help straight away.
- Tell me what's happened.
  - Player: You said you would explain what's happening here, Major.
  - Major Anri: Straight to business, then. Good.
- What am I getting myself into?
  - Player: I thought I was here to support the Empire's kolto operation. What are Republic forces doing on Manaan?
  - Major Anri: Being a pain in all our backsides.
- Then let's get started.
  - Player: All right, then. Tell me who I need to hurt first.
  - Major Anri: Easy. You know I admire your guts, but let's bring you up to speed first.
Major Anri: Colonel Korrd was running a pretty tight ship with this kolto operation. We dropped mining platforms right on the water, real state-of-the-art stuff.
Major Anri: Got everything up and running quick: harvesting, refining, shipping. We were up to our necks in kolto.
Major Anri: The Selkath didn't even know what hit 'em--until the Republic got a whiff of what was going on.
- Colonel Korrd?
  - Player: Who is this Colonel Korrd you spoke of?
  - Major Anri: My new commanding officer. Raven Squad was transferred to Korrd's regiment not long before he kicked things off on Manaan.
- Why aren't you down there?
  - Player: If things are going so well, what are you doing up here?
  - Major Anri: Rounding up the calvary.
- Bring me the person in charge.
  - Player: If you're not giving the orders here, Major, let me speak to someone who is.
  - Major Anri: You can't. That's why I'm here.
Major Anri: Once the Republic brought the big funs, the locals started to put up a fight. Some of the Selkath even got organized enough to take over our kolto refining station.
Major Anri: That station was our base of operations, and now our people are stuck inside--including Colonel Korrd. All our platforms are cut off from each other. Whole thing's a mess.
Major Anri: If we want this operation back on track, first thing to do is kick the Selkath off our base, which I can't do alone. Could really use your help down there...
- I'm behind you all the way.
  - Player: It sounds like we don't have a second to waste. I'm ready when you are.
- [Flirt] Anything for you, Anri.
  - Player: Whatever you desire, I am at your service.
  - Major Anri: You really are too good to be true, aren't you?
- I know you do.
  - Player: Once again, the fate of the Empire rests in my hands.
  - Major Anri: At least we keep things exciting for you.
Major Anri: Fantastic. Knew I could count on you.
Major Anri: I've already given the order to ready as many troops on board as we can, just need to get them down to the surface and--
Captain Vondral: Major Anri! The first dropship we sent down... it was completely destroyed as soon as it entered Manaan's airspace! Our scanners show it was Republic anti-aircraft weapons.
Major Anri: Are the enormous guns mounted on this eyesore just for show? If you've got their weapons in your sights, take them out!
Captain Vondral: We can't! Once we started the targeting sequence, their weapons disappeared from our instruments altogether.
Player: How can that be?
Major Anri: Damn it! Don't know what the Republic's playing at, but I'm not sending any more soldiers down until we find out.
Major Anri: As long as those Republic dogs are helping the Selkath, our efforts on Manaan are dead in the water. So to speak.
- Don't lose hope.
  - Player: If we work together, we will deal a significant blow to the Republic
  - Major Anri: All right. What are you thinking?
- Not while I'm here.
  - Player: That's not an option, and there are other ways to solve this problem.
  - Major Anri: All right. What are you thinking?
- Pull yourself together.
  - Player: If we're going to resume this operation, I won't entertain this kind of hopelessness.
  - Major Anri: All right. What are you thinking?
Player: You and I will retake your base. The Republic's weapons won't lock on to a small shuttle--you were able to escape Manaan relatively unscathed.
Major Anri: Solid point. And once we take the Republic's fancy weapons out of the equation, we'll clear the way for reinforcements.
Major Anri: You heard the plan, Vondral. Hold down the fort up here. We'll signal when it's safe to deploy everyone else.
Major Anri: It's great to have your help again. Now, let's show these kelp-lovers what we're made of, yeah?

Ambient Dialogue 2 -- Invasion Zone[]

Player: What happened here? How did the Empire lost control?
Major Anri: Like I said, everything was going to plan. Better than that, really--we were unstoppable."
Major Anri: We had an icon cannon that could stop entire fleets in their tracks. Anyone who thought they could take a run at us got a personal demonstration.
Major Anri: But the Republic had to go and stick their noses where they don't belong. Things took a turn when they helped the Selkath blow up our cannon.

Selkath Officer: "Your platform is ours now!"

Player: "Losing a single weapon caused all of this?"
Major Anri: "Hey, it was a really powerful gun."
Major Anri: "When it blew up, the ion explosion knocked out everything: comms, weapons, vehicles. You name it, it went dark."
Major Anri: "These bottom feeders took advantage of the chaos and went on the offensive. Since we couldn't call for backup, Colonel Korrd sent me back to the Executioner for reinforcements."
Major Anri: "Then you showed up, just in the nick of time."

3rd Cutscene -- Confronting Captain Jhanil[]

Captain Jhanil: We told you the Empire wasn't welcome here. We gave you every chance to leave. Now, you leave us no choice.
Colonel Korrd: I will never give up our position on Manaan, no matter how many "chances" you give us. The Empire needs more kolto than your tight-fisted government is willing to sell.
Captain Jhanil: You have poisoned our home with your loathsome greed, and we will purge every last trace of your presence from Manaan's waters.
Major Anri: Hey, shark bait--over here!
- I'm willing to negotiate.
  - Player: Put down your weapon. I know there's a peaceful way to resolve this.
  - Captain Jhanil: I am no fool--any agreement with the Empire will mean suffering for my people.
  - Captain Jhanil: I grow tired of Imperial arrogance. I will entertain it no longer!
- Join us.
  - Player: You must know that the Empire will be victorious. Here's your chance to join the winning side.
  - Captain Jhanil: I grow tired of Imperial arrogance. I will entertain it no longer!
- [Attack] How dare you?
- Player: If a fight is what you prefer, I will happily oblige.

4th Cutscene -- Rescuing Colonel Korrd[]

Colonel Korrd: On your feet! I want this place back in working order immediately!
Colonel Korrd: Talriss! Get this display back online.
Colonel Korrd: Darr, reestablish long-range communications--now! We've been cut off from the other platforms for too long.
Major Anri: Colonel Korrd, sir! This is--
Colonel Korrd: I know who this is, Major. Where are the reinforcements I asked for?
- I am the reinforcements.
  - Player: I've come to help you retake control. You won't need anyone else but me.
- Some thanks would be welcome.
  - Player: I just saved your life, Colonel, and the lives of your soldiers. Some gratitude would be appreciated.
  - Colonel Korrd: Indeed. Thank you, then, for not standing idle and watching my soldiers die. Now, about my reinforcements?
- Show some respect, Colonel.
  - Player: I don't think you really know who you're speaking to, Korrd. Otherwise, you would show me the respect I am owed.
Major Anri: I know you were expecting... a few more people, but that plan has hit a bit of a snag.
Colonel Korrd: "A few more people?" I asked you for an army, Major.
Major Anri: And if I bring you that army now, they're as good as dead.
Major Anri: The Republic shot down our first transport. They've got some kind of stealth weapon system--it went dark on the Executioner's scanners almost as soon as it showed up.
Colonel Korrd: Then we need to eliminate those guns. I want my soldiers down on the surface in one piece.
Colonel Korrd: The second our scanning instruments are functional again, we'll locate the Republic's weapons. Readings down here will be more accurate than on the Executioner.
Major Anri: The Selkath did a real number on this place. With their home advantage and the Republic backing them up, they'll retake this position in no time.
- We won't let them.
  - Player: You're absolutely right. We'll reinforce this platform while Korrd finds the Republic's guns. What sort of defenses are at our disposal?
  - Colonel Korrd: There are plenty around this platform, but they were destroyed or disabled by the ion blast the Selkath triggered. You'll have to repair all the defenses manually.
- Have something in mind?
  - Player: What are you suggesting we do?
  - Major Anri: Colonel Korrd finds the Republic's guns, we fix our defenses.
  - Colonel Korrd: There are plenty around this platform, but they were destroyed or disabled by the ion blast the Selkath triggered. You'll have to repair all the defenses manually.
- Be quiet.
  - Player: I don't recall anyone asking for your opinion.
  - Colonel Korrd: She's right. We won't make any progress if we can't defend ourselves. While we find the Republic's guns, you can fix our defenses.
Major Anri: Sounds easy enough, especially for the two of us. I'm sure Darth Norok will be pleased at how well we're handling this, sir.
Player: Who is Darth Norok?
Major Anri: Lord Vowrawn's new right hand in logistics. Very important.
Major Anri: Colonel Korrd manages the kolto operation, but this whole thing is under Darth Norok's jurisdiction. He gets final say on everything.
Major Anri: Be nice if we could update him before set off, sir.
Colonel Korrd: I'll try to contact him, but with everything that's happened, I'm sure he's on the move. Don't get your hopes up.
Darth Norok: Korrd. Your endless missteps are becoming a considerable source of irritation.
Colonel Korrd: I know things are grim, my lord. You have my apologies, but I--and my associates--are prepared to make things right.
Darth Norok: See that you do.
Colonel Korrd: Darth Norok has been briefed, and we all have our assignments. I want this entire operation back in working order--people will die without this kolto.
- Understood. I'm ready.
  - Player: Then we don't have a moment to lose. Let's go, Major.
  - Sergeant Talriss: Sir! The Selkath are launching another attack! They've breached the lower levels!
  - Colonel Korrd: It sounds like you'll need to make a slight detour. Our defenses will be useless if the Selkath retake this platform.
- You should have let me speak.
  - Player: I understand the situation's urgency, but there was no reason I couldn't have spoken for myself.
  - Sergeant Talriss: Sir! The Selkath are launching another attack! They've breached the lower levels!
  - Colonel Korrd: If those Selkath take this platform again, I'm afraid no one will be speaking to Darth Norok...
- Let me talk to someone competent.
  - Player: If you want my help, I want to hear from someone with actual power first--not a peon.
  - Sergeant Talriss: Sir! The Selkath are launching another attack! They've breached the lower levels!
  - Colonel Korrd: If those Selkath take this platform again, I'm afraid no one will be speaking to Darth Norok...
Player: Leave the Selkath to us. We'll return once the defenses are repaired.
Colonel Korrd: Very well. Good luck to you both. Hopefully, you won't need it.

Ambient Dialogue 3 -- Invasion Zone[]

Major Anri: Selkath are dug in deep. Let's remind them who they're dealing with."

Major Anri: "The Selkath are everywhere! It's like a bad krek beetle infestation."

Major Anri: "Just rewired the shields in this quadrant to triple their integrity. Not too shabby, if I do say so myself."

Major Anri: "I've got the power cells to the surface-level defenses recharged, rebooted, and reinforced. Let's see the Selkath try and break these again...."

Major Anri: "See that terminal? We get it back online, we restore communications--at least at short range."
Major Anri: "We'll be able to check in with each other if we get separated."

5th Cutscene -- Secured Defense Platform[]

Major Anri: Good news, sir: we reactivated the defense systems. Making our way back to your position now.
Colonel Korrd: Excellent work, but unfortunately, the job isn't over yet.
Player: What are you talking about?
Colonel Korrd: As Major Anri so eloquently reminded me, the Selkath have the "home advantage" of infiltrating underwater targets without impediment.
Colonel Korrd: As long as the Selkath can so easily enter the platform sublevels, our surface defenses won't be enough to repel them--as demonstrated by this second assault.
Colonel Korrd: The order just came down from Darth Norok: you're to deploy underwater defenses before you return. We have an assortment of mines that should do the trick.
Major Anri: This was Darth Norok's idea? Wasn't he the one who said the mines were a "waste of time" in the first place?
Colonel Korrd: I sincerely hope you're not questioning the word of a Sith, Major. I know you're smarter than that.
Major Anri: Well... if Darth Norok wants mines, then I guess we'd better get him some.
- Korrd was too harsh.
  - Player: That was... Are you all right?
  - Major Anri: Oh-yeah, don't worry about me. I just forget sometimes how much Korrd buys into the whole "Sith shall always reign supreme" idea.
- Korrd was unhelpful.
  - Player: And where are we supposed to get these mines? Korrd wasn't exactly clear about that.
- Korrd was right about the Sith
  - Player: You need to learn respect for those more powerful than you, Major--quickly, before one of us decides to teach you the hard way.
  - Major Anri: Understood. Completely.
Major Anri: Come on, there's a submersible droid in our mining facility that should make this easier for us--just need to get to it.