Creating Opportunity - Revision history

imported>Nygma PI at 03:13, 11 January 2025

2025-01-11T03:13:27Z

imported>Lady Kyashira: Images not exactly relevant to the memory. Also changed the dates since it can take place anytime.

2019-08-23T15:01:13Z

Images not exactly relevant to the memory. Also changed the dates since it can take place anytime.

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	\| description = ''General [[Demosthenes]], a wise and cunning man, wished for the [[Kassandra\|Eagle Bearer's]] aid against the [[Sparta]]ns. If he could throw them into chaos, the [[Peloponnesian War\|war]] was all but won.''		\| description = ''General [[Demosthenes]], a wise and cunning man, wished for the [[Kassandra\|Eagle Bearer's]] aid against the [[Sparta]]ns. If he could throw them into chaos, the [[Peloponnesian War\|war]] was all but won.''
	\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''		\| appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
	\| type = Side, Character		\| type = Side, Character {{c\|[[Demosthenes]]}}
	\| previous =		\| previous =
	\| next = [[The Wise Warrior]]		\| next = [[The Wise Warrior]]
	\| source = [[Kassandra]]		\| source = [[Kassandra]]
	\| location = [[Athens]], [[Attika]], [[Greece]]		\| location = [[Athens]], [[Attika]], [[Greece]]
	\| date = ~~May~~ 431 BCE}}		\| date = 431 BCE–422 BCE}}
	'''Creating Opportunity''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus\|Animus HR-8.5]].		'''Creating Opportunity''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Kassandra]]'s genetic memories, relived by [[Layla Hassan]] through the Portable [[Animus\|Animus HR-8.5]].

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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''With flattery like that, how could I possibly turn you down?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''With flattery like that, how could I possibly turn you down?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm not trying to flatter you. I'm trying to hire you. I need some [[Sparta]]n military targets... removed.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm not trying to flatter you. I'm trying to hire you. I need some [[Sparta]]n military targets... removed.''

	<tabber>		<tabber>
	\|-\|You want me to do your dirty work.=		\|-\|You want me to do your dirty work.=
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	Kassandra finished the task eventually and returned to Demosthenes.		Kassandra finished the task eventually and returned to Demosthenes.
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Do you have my seals yet?''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Do you have my seals yet?''

	<tabber>		<tabber>
	\|-\|You doubted me?=		\|-\|You doubted me?=
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	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''This will show those idiots in the assembly. We're making progress. Interested in getting rid of more polemarchs for me?''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''This will show those idiots in the assembly. We're making progress. Interested in getting rid of more polemarchs for me?''
	</tabber>		</tabber>

	<tabber>		<tabber>
	\|-\|I could go after more polemarchs.=		\|-\|I could go after more polemarchs.=
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''You get started on the Spartans. I have other things to do right now.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''You get started on the Spartans. I have other things to do right now.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>

	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm impressed with your work.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm impressed with your work.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Did you expect any less?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Did you expect any less?''
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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Kassandra met the Athenian general Demosthenes, who requested her to recover seals from Spartan ''polemarchs''. She eventually acquired 3 polemarch seals and was given his [[Demosthenes' Belt\|belt]] as reward.		Kassandra met the Athenian general Demosthenes, who requested her to recover seals from Spartan ''polemarchs''. She eventually acquired 3 polemarch seals and was given his [[Demosthenes' Belt\|belt]] as reward.

	~~==Gallery==~~
	~~<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">~~
	~~ACOD Akropolis Statue of Athena.jpg\|Demosthenes can be seen praying to Athena below her statue.~~
	~~ACOD Akropolis Sanctuary.jpg\|Kassandra meets Demosthenes at the Akropolis Sanctuary.~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	==References==		==References==

imported>Sadelyrate at 08:25, 5 August 2019

2019-08-05T08:25:52Z

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	==Description==		==Description==
	Kassandra met ~~with~~ an Athenian [[Demosthenes\|general]] at the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]].		Kassandra met an Athenian [[Demosthenes\|general]] at the [[Akropolis Sanctuary]].

	==Dialogue==		==Dialogue==
	While exploring the Parthenon, Kassandra saw an Athenian general near the [[Statue of Athena]].		While exploring the [[Parthenon]], Kassandra saw an Athenian general near the [[Statue of Athena]].
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''[[Athena\|Goddess]] of War and Wisdom. Does it please you, I wonder, to watch your city on the verge of battle?''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''[[Athena\|Goddess]] of War and Wisdom. Does it please you, I wonder, to watch your city on the verge of battle?''
	Kassandra approached the general.		Kassandra approached the general.
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	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I might have a job for you, if you're as good as a fighter as I've heard.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I might have a job for you, if you're as good as a fighter as I've heard.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've heard for me?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've heard for me?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Don't let it go to your head. I hear about everything that happens in this [[Athens\|city]], ''misthios''.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Don't let it go to your head. I hear about everything that happens in this [[Athens\|city]], ''misthios.
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''With flattery like that, how could I possibly turn you down?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''With flattery like that, how could I possibly turn you down?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm not trying to flatter you. I'm trying to hire you. I need some [[Sparta]]n military targets... removed.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm not trying to flatter you. I'm trying to hire you. I need some [[Sparta]]n military targets... removed.''
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''All right. I'll take the job.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''All right. I'll take the job.''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Good. I might not have approval to deploy our men to do this, but I'm not about to let that stop me.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Good. I might not have approval to deploy our men to do this, but I'm not about to let that stop me.''
	~~(If players choose "~~What's so important about the seals?")		<tabber>
			\|-\|What's so important about the seals?=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's so special about these seals?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's so special about these seals?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Only elite Spartan commanders carry these seals, those in charge of entire forts. They'd all die before parting with them. So bring me the seals as proof that they're dead.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Only elite Spartan commanders carry these seals, those in charge of entire forts. They'd all die before parting with them. So bring me the seals as proof that they're dead.''
	~~(If players choose "~~Where can I find them?")		\|-\|Where can I find them?=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find them?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find them?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''The Spartans have been making inroads into the Athenian territory, taking over forts that once belonged to us. Make them pay for every inch.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''The Spartans have been making inroads into the Athenian territory, taking over forts that once belonged to us. Make them pay for every inch.''
	~~(If players choose "~~What's your plan?")		\|-\|What's your plan?=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's your strategy?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's your strategy?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Whatever it takes to protect Athenians lives and kill Spartans.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Whatever it takes to protect Athenians lives and kill Spartans.''
	*'''Kasssandra:''' ''That's not what I meant. What's your personal strategy?''		*'''Kasssandra:''' ''That's not what I meant. What's your personal strategy?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''My career is none of your business. Know that I don't seek much. Only proper recognition of my strategic brillance.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''My career is none of your business. Know that I don't seek much. Only proper recognition of my strategic brillance.''
			</tabber>
	(Leave - "I know enough.")		(Leave - "I know enough.")
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've told me enough. I'll get your seals for you, General.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've told me enough. I'll get your seals for you, General.''
	Kassandra ~~finishes~~ the task eventually and ~~returns~~ to Demosthenes.		Kassandra finished the task eventually and returned to Demosthenes.
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Do you have my seals yet?''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Do you have my seals yet?''

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	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''This will show those idiots in the assembly. We're making progress. Interested in getting rid of more polemarchs for me?''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''This will show those idiots in the assembly. We're making progress. Interested in getting rid of more polemarchs for me?''
	</tabber>		</tabber>



	<tabber>		<tabber>
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	</tabber>		</tabber>

	*'''Demosthenes: '''''I'm impressed with your work.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm impressed with your work.''
	*'''Kassandra: '''''Did you expect any less?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Did you expect any less?''
	*'''Demosthenes: '''''I had hoped, but hiring you was a gamble.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I had hoped, but hiring you was a gamble.''
	*'''Kassandra: '''''Most things in life are.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Most things in life are.''
	*'''Demosthenes: '''''I am perhaps a bit more willing to gamble than my fellow generals would like.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I am perhaps a bit more willing to gamble than my fellow generals would like.''
	*'''Kassandra: '''''If you take no risks, you win no wars.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''If you take no risks, you win no wars.''
	*'''Demosthenes: '''''Exactly! How is it a mercenary understands this when the "greatest" generals of Athens don't?''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Exactly! How is it a mercenary understands this when the "greatest" generals of Athens don't?''
	*'''Kassandra: '''''I'm not sure whether I should feel flattered or insulted.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm not sure whether I should feel flattered or insulted.''
	*'''Demosthenes: '''''The Spartans are trying to find our supply lines. We've caught several spies already. We cannot afford such a loss.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''The Spartans are trying to find our supply lines. We've caught several spies already. We cannot afford such a loss.''
	*'''Kassandra: '''''Not if you want to keep your troops alive, no.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Not if you want to keep your troops alive, no.''
	*'''Demosthenes: '''''I need you to kill more of their commanders. Leave their [[hoplite]]s without leadership. They'll be scrambling.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I need you to kill more of their commanders. Leave their [[hoplite]]s without leadership. They'll be scrambling.''
	*'''Kassandra: '''''Are you sure? Spartans are fierce ~~warriros~~.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Are you sure? Spartans are fierce warriors.''
	*'''Demosthenes: '''''Warriors, yes. Thinkers, no. They react like wild animals. Put them in a situation that requires genuine thought, and they fall apart. Kill the commanders and bring me their seals. We'll see how the other generals react to that.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Warriors, yes. Thinkers, no. They react like wild animals. Put them in a situation that requires genuine thought, and they fall apart. Kill the commanders and bring me their seals. We'll see how the other generals react to''that.

	(Dialogue continues to start the next quest.)		(Dialogue continues to start the next quest.)

	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Kassandra met the Athenian general Demosthenes, who requested her to recover seals from Spartan ''polemarchs''. She eventually acquired 3 polemarch seals and was given his [[Demosthenes' Belt\|belt]].		Kassandra met the Athenian general Demosthenes, who requested her to recover seals from Spartan ''polemarchs''. She eventually acquired 3 polemarch seals and was given his [[Demosthenes' Belt\|belt]] as reward.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>Kd103: Sorry, I'm just trying to figure out which dialogue belongs to which quest.

2019-05-28T16:18:39Z

Sorry, I'm just trying to figure out which dialogue belongs to which quest.

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	*'''Demosthenes: '''''Warriors, yes. Thinkers, no. They react like wild animals. Put them in a situation that requires genuine thought, and they fall apart. Kill the commanders and bring me their seals. We'll see how the other generals react to that.''		*'''Demosthenes: '''''Warriors, yes. Thinkers, no. They react like wild animals. Put them in a situation that requires genuine thought, and they fall apart. Kill the commanders and bring me their seals. We'll see how the other generals react to that.''

	~~<tabber>~~
	~~\|-\|You'll have your seals soon.=~~
	(Dialogue continues to start the next quest.)		(Dialogue continues to start the next quest.)
	~~\|-\|Maybe another time.=~~
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have other work I need to do. I might get seals for you later.''
	~~Kassandra returns.~~
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Have you changed your mind? Will you kill the Spartan commanders for me?''
	~~(Back to dialogue choice one.)~~
	~~</tabber>~~

	==Outcome==		==Outcome==

imported>Kd103: I tested this, and this dialogue that I moved here from the next quest belongs here as The Wise Warrior doesn't start when rejecting his offer after this particular dialogue.

2019-05-28T14:31:06Z

I tested this, and this dialogue that I moved here from the next quest belongs here as The Wise Warrior doesn't start when rejecting his offer after this particular dialogue.

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 *'''Demosthenes:''' ''This will show those idiots in the assembly. We're making progress. Interested in getting rid of more polemarchs for me?''
 </tabber>
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 |-|I could go after more polemarchs.=
 *'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm interested.''
 |-|Not at the moment.=
 *'''Kassandra:''' ''You get started on the Spartans. I have other things to do right now.''
 </tabber>

imported>Kd103 at 14:18, 28 May 2019

2019-05-28T14:18:24Z

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	</tabber>		</tabber>


			<tabber>
			\|-\|I could go after more polemarchs.=
			*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'm interested.''
	(Dialogue continues to start the next quest.)		(Dialogue continues to start the next quest.)
			\|-\|Not at the moment.=
			*'''Kassandra:''' ''You get started on the Spartans. I have other things to do right now.''
			</tabber>

	==Outcome==		==Outcome==

imported>Kd103: /* Outcome */

2019-05-28T11:30:54Z

Outcome

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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Kassandra met the Athenian general Demosthenes, who requested her to recover seals from Spartan ''polemarchs''.		Kassandra met the Athenian general Demosthenes, who requested her to recover seals from Spartan ''polemarchs''. She eventually acquired 3 polemarch seals and was given his [[Demosthenes' Belt\|belt]].

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

imported>Kd103: Updated with new information

2019-05-28T10:41:16Z

Updated with new information

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	==Outcome==		==Outcome==
	Kassandra met the Athenian general Demosthenes, who requested her to recover seals from Spartan ''polemarchs''.		Kassandra met the Athenian general Demosthenes, who requested her to recover seals from Spartan ''polemarchs''.

			==Gallery==
			<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
			ACOD Akropolis Statue of Athena.jpg\|Demosthenes can be seen praying to Athena below her statue.
			ACOD Akropolis Sanctuary.jpg\|Kassandra meets Demosthenes at the Akropolis Sanctuary.
			</gallery>

	==References==		==References==

imported>Kd103: Updated with new information

2019-05-28T10:35:28Z

Updated with new information

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 (Leave - "I know enough.")
 *'''Kassandra:''' ''You've told me enough. I'll get your seals for you, General.''
 ==Outcome==

imported>Kd103: Revised

2019-05-28T10:22:20Z

Revised

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	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''They want "honorable" face-to-face warfare, pitting our forces directly against the Spartans. We're not going to win a contest of strength against those brutes. We need to outthink them. So, will you kill the commanders?''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''They want "honorable" face-to-face warfare, pitting our forces directly against the Spartans. We're not going to win a contest of strength against those brutes. We need to outthink them. So, will you kill the commanders?''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''All right. I'll take the job.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''All right. I'll take the job.''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Good. I might not have approval to deploy our men to do this, but I'm not about to let that stop me.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Good. I might not have'' approval ''to deploy our men to do this, but I'm not about to let that stop me.''
	~~<tabber>~~		(If "What's so important about the seals?" is chosen.)
	~~\|-\|~~What's so important about the seals?=
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's so special about these seals?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's so special about these seals?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Only elite Spartan commanders carry these seals, those in charge of entire forts. They'd all die before parting with them. So bring me the seals as proof that they're dead.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Only elite Spartan commanders carry these seals, those in charge of entire forts. They'd all die before parting with them. So bring me the seals as proof that they're dead.''
	~~\|-\|~~Where can I find them?=		(If "Where can I find them?" is chosen.)
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find them?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where can I find them?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''The Spartans have been making inroads into the Athenian territory, taking over forts that once belonged to us. Make them pay for every inch.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''The Spartans have been making inroads into the Athenian territory, taking over forts that once belonged to us. Make them pay for every inch.''
	~~\|-\|~~What's your plan?=		(If "What's your plan?" is chosen.)
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's your strategy?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''What's your strategy?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Whatever it takes to protect Athenians lives and kill Spartans.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Whatever it takes to protect Athenians lives and kill Spartans.''
	*'''Kasssandra:''' ''That's not what I meant. What's your personal strategy?''		*'''Kasssandra:''' ''That's not what I meant. What's your'' personal ''strategy?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''My career is none of your business. Know that I don't seek much. Only proper recognition of my strategic brillance.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''My career is none of your business. Know that I don't seek much. Only proper recognition of my strategic brillance.''
	~~</tabber>~~
	(Leave - "I know enough.")		(Leave - "I know enough.")
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've told me enough. I'll get your seals for you, General.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've told me enough. I'll get your seals for you, General.''

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	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I might have a job for you, if you're as good as a fighter as I've heard.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I might have a job for you, if you're as good as a fighter as I've heard.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've heard for me?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've heard for me?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Don't let it go to your head. I hear about everything that happens in this [[Athens\|city]], ~~mithios~~.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''Don't let it go to your head. I hear about everything that happens in this [[Athens\|city]], ''misthios''.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''With flattery like that, how could I possibly turn you down?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''With flattery like that, how could I possibly turn you down?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm not trying to flatter you. I'm trying to hire you. I need some [[Sparta]]n military targets... removed.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm not trying to flatter you. I'm trying to hire you. I need some [[Sparta]]n military targets... removed.''

	<tabber>		<tabber>
	\|-\|You want me to do your dirty work.=		\|-\|You want me to do your dirty work.=
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	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Very good.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Very good.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''My spies tell me the Spartans are mobilizing. What I want you to do is hamstring them. Get into their forts and remove the commanders in charge.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''My spies tell me the Spartans are mobilizing. What I want you to do is hamstring them. Get into their forts and remove the [[Polemarch\|commanders]] in charge.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''I guess that makes sense.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''I guess that makes sense.''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm thrilled you approve. You'll need to bring me the seals of the commanders you kill, as proof. You'll be amply rewarded.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''I'm thrilled you approve. You'll need to bring me the seals of the commanders you kill, as proof. You'll be amply rewarded.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''Those don't ~~semm~~ like standard Athenian tactics.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''Those don't seem like standard Athenian tactics.''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''They're not. But it will work, and that's what matters. We've already lost too many Athenians to those savages using "traditional" warfare. The other generals disagree, but I refuse to let them destroy our chances.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''They're not. But it will work, and that's what matters. We've already lost too many Athenians to those savages using "traditional" warfare. The other generals disagree, but I refuse to let them destroy our chances.''
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''What do they want to do?''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''What do they want to do?''
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	*'''Kasssandra:''' ''That's not what I meant. What's your personal strategy?''		*'''Kasssandra:''' ''That's not what I meant. What's your personal strategy?''
	*'''Demosthenes:''' ''My career is none of your business. Know that I don't seek much. Only proper recognition of my strategic brillance.''		*'''Demosthenes:''' ''My career is none of your business. Know that I don't seek much. Only proper recognition of my strategic brillance.''
	(~~If players choose~~ "I know enough.")		(Leave - "I know enough.")
	*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've told me enough. I'll get your seals for you, General.''		*'''Kassandra:''' ''You've told me enough. I'll get your seals for you, General.''