*'''Kleon:''' ''Chaire, friend. I saw you talking to my associate, Perikles.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Chaire, friend. I saw you talking to my associate, Perikles.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''From what I saw, you weren't doing much associating.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''From what I saw, you weren't doing much associating.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''That's hyst politics. Perikles is a good man - a fine man- just not the right man.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''That's hyst politics. Perikles is a good man—a fine man—just not the right man.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''That's not what I heard.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''That's not what I heard.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''From whose lips? His?''
*'''Kleon:''' ''From whose lips? His?''
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|-|Politicians are liars.=
|-|Politicians are liars.=
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I've heard you both speak - you treat people's lives like it's some sort of game.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I've heard you both speak—you treat people's lives like it's some sort of game.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Politics is a game, and one with high stakes. I play for the people, while Perikles plays for power.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Politics is a game, and one with high stakes. I play for the people, while Perikles plays for power.''
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|-|Perikles was chosen by the people.=
|-|Perikles was chosen by the people.=
*'''Kassandra:''' ''He was elected - [[Athens]] is the seal of democracy.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''He was elected—[[Athens]] is the seal of democracy.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Oh, it is. It's just that the wrong man is sitting in that seat.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Oh, it is. It's just that the wrong man is sitting in that seat.''
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(If players asked "Go on.")
(If players asked "Go on.")
*'''Kassandra:''' ''And how do you want me to help?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''And how do you want me to help?''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Help Athens, not me. The [[Sparta]]ns howl outside our city walls. Create chaos among their ranks - make them suffer as we do. Think about it. Will you take my commission and show the Spartans we are not defeated yet?''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Help Athens, not me. The [[Sparta]]ns howl outside our city walls. Create chaos among their ranks—make them suffer as we do. Think about it. Will you take my commission and show the Spartans we are not defeated yet?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have no problem killing Spartans.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I have no problem killing Spartans.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Good. Kill their commander [[Nabis]], destroy their supplies and return to me with proof of your exploits. Show them we have teeth, too.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Good. Kill their commander [[Nabis]], destroy their supplies and return to me with proof of your exploits. Show them we have teeth, too.''
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(If players asked "Who's this messenger?")
(If players asked "Who's this messenger?")
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Who is this man to you? You look concerned.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Who is this man to you? You look concerned.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''He was only an aide - it was his mission that was important.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''He was only an aide—it was his mission that was important.''
(Leave - "If you're satisfied...")
(Leave – "If you're satisfied...")
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I hope this proves I can be trusted to get the job done.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I hope this proves I can be trusted to get the job done.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Proved you're competent, yes. Trusted... You did read the note.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Proved you're competent, yes. Trusted... You did read the note.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I had to make sure it was proof of what I did - it could have been anything.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I had to make sure it was proof of what I did—it could have been anything.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''A good point. And because of this, I have another task for you.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''A good point. And because of this, I have another task for you.''
Kleon issued his new task.
Kleon issued his new task.
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(If players asked "What is the mission?")
(If players asked "What is the mission?")
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What mission is your messenger on?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What mission is your messenger on?''
*'''Kleon:''' ''The fewer people who know, the better - but understand, it is vital to the future of Athens.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''The fewer people who know, the better—but understand, it is vital to the future of Athens.''
(If players chose "Tell me where to find Heremos.")
(If players chose "Tell me where to find Heremos.")
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where should I look for Heremos?''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Where should I look for Heremos?''
*'''Kleon:''' ''If the Spartans have him, he'll be in the old quarry. I have it on good authority they're holding all their prisoners there.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''If the Spartans have him, he'll be in the old quarry. I have it on good authority they're holding all their prisoners there.''
(Accept - "I'll get Heremos.")
(Accept – "I'll get Heremos.")
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry. I'll get this Heremos of yours to the ship.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Don't worry. I'll get this Heremos of yours to the ship.''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This quest is no longer available upon completion of all three of [[Ashes to Ashes]], [[Monger Down]], and [[Island of Misfortune]]. This goes for its succeeding quests, [[He Who Stops]] and [[The Liberator]], as well.
*This quest is no longer available upon completion of all three of [[Ashes to Ashes]], [[Monger Down]], and [[Island of Misfortune]]. This goes for its succeeding quests, [[He Who Stops]] and [[The Liberator]], as well.
==References==
==References==
Revision as of 08:23, 23 June 2019
For the People was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
Kassandra approached Kleon, who requested her to help him with a task.
Dialogue
After the debate and meeting with Perikles at the Pnyx, Kassandra found Kleon callinf for her.
Kleon:You there! Misthios! I have something you may be interested in.
Kassandra approached Kleon.
Kleon:Chaire, friend. I saw you talking to my associate, Perikles.
Kassandra:From what I saw, you weren't doing much associating.
Kleon:That's hyst politics. Perikles is a good man—a fine man—just not the right man.
Kassandra:That's not what I heard.
Kleon:From whose lips? His?
Kassandra:I've heard you both speak—you treat people's lives like it's some sort of game.
Kleon:Politics is a game, and one with high stakes. I play for the people, while Perikles plays for power.
Kassandra:Politics should be about the people. Isn't that the heart of Athenian democracy?
Kleon:I'm not saying Perikles doesn't care for the people... Just that he doesn't lead them with a firm enough hand.
Kassandra:He was elected—Athens is the seal of democracy.
Kleon:Oh, it is. It's just that the wrong man is sitting in that seat.
Kassandra:Did you actually need something, or did you just want to educate me on the finer points of democracy?
Kleon:Perikles is holding parties for the rich and powerful while we are under siege. What I want is for my people to reclaim control. You could help me.
(If players asked "What's it worth to you?")
Kassandra:My services don't come cheap.
Kleon:I understand the wheels of commerce and the needs of the people. I will pay you handsomely for your services.
(If players asked "Go on.")
Kassandra:And how do you want me to help?
Kleon:Help Athens, not me. The Spartans howl outside our city walls. Create chaos among their ranks—make them suffer as we do. Think about it. Will you take my commission and show the Spartans we are not defeated yet?
Kassandra:I have no problem killing Spartans.
Kleon:Good. Kill their commander Nabis, destroy their supplies and return to me with proof of your exploits. Show them we have teeth, too.
Kassandra:I'll get it done.
Kleon:Trust me. This is a huge opportunity for you.
Letter from a Spartan Polemarch: The man, Heremos, was caught trying to sneak through our lines. After some persuasion, we discovered he was heading to meet a ship and set sail for Mytilene. Perhaps you will be able to loosen his tongue further and gain additional information.
Kassandra:Huh, this might interest Kleon, and it'll give him the proof he wants.