*'''Kleon:''' ''You there! [[Mercenary|Misthios]]! I have something you may be interested in.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''You there! [[Mercenary|Misthios]]! I have something you may be interested in.''
Kassandra approached Kleon.
Kassandra approached Kleon.
*'''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.''
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*'''Kassandra:''' ''My services don't come cheap.''
*'''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.''
*'''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.")
(If players said "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?''
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*'''Kleon:''' ''Trust me. This is a huge opportunity for you.''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Trust me. This is a huge opportunity for you.''
Kassandra travelled to the [[Sieged Plains]] to hamper the Spartan forces, namely the [[Acharnai Military Camp]] and [[Odomantian's Spartan Camp]]. She destroyed their camp' supplies, killing the camps' ''[[polemarch]]'' and then commander Nabis. On his body, she recovered a note.
Kassandra travelled to the [[Sieged Plains]] to hamper the Spartan forces, namely the [[Acharnai Military Camp]] and [[Odomantian's Spartan Camp]]. She destroyed their camp' supplies, killing the camps' ''[[polemarch]]'' and then commander Nabis. On his body, she recovered a note.
*'''Letter from a Spartan Polemarch:'''<br />''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.''
{{IUNote|Title=Letter from a Spartan Polemarch|Text=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.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''Huh, this might interest Kleon, and it'll give him the proof he wants.''
Kassandra returned to Kleon near the [[Odeon of Perikles]].
Kassandra returned to Kleon near the [[Odeon of Perikles]].
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(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 [[Mt. Pentelikos Marble Quarry|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.''
Kassandra spoke to Kleon again before heading off.
*'''Kassandra:''' ''What do you need from me?''
*'''Kleon:''' ''Free my messenger Heremos from the Spartan prison at the quarry, and escort him to my ship.''
*'''Kassandra:''' ''I'll be back as soon as I can.''
==Outcome==
==Outcome==
Revision as of 04:37, 11 January 2025
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 calling 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:We all play for power. It's what we do with it that matters.
Kleon:True, but understand we have a dangerous, weak, leader. The times demand strength
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 said "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.
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.
