Ambition

Ambition was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.

Description

Lysander, a Spartan general, had a plan how to win the war. To do this, he tasked Kassandra to weaken the Athenians by killing the polemarchoi of three forts.

Dialogue

Kassandra approached the statue of her grandfather Leonidas.

• Kassandra:  Grandfather was a true hero. Maybe one day they'll sculpt a statue of me.

At the statue's feet, by the stairs of its plinth, she noticed a Spartan commander lecturing his soldiers.

• Lysander: We'll not be outmaneuvered by the Athenians the way the Persians did to Leonidas.

Kassandra approaches him.

• Lysander: You're not one of my soldiers. You better have a good reason for being here.

I don't need a reason.We Spartans stick together.

• Kassandra: I don't need a reason, good or otherwise.

Lysander laughed.

• Lysander: Ah. Some bite to you, is there?
• Kassandra: More than some cowering dog.

Lysander guffawed.

• Kassandra: We Spartans stand together. So here I am.

Lysander loosened up.

• Lysander: Yes. Spartan blood matters most.
• Kassandra: Looks like this victory will bring you glory.

Lysander stood proudly.

• Lysander: The rewards of skill and effort!
• Kassandra: It's the Spartan way.

Lysander paused briefly then spoke.

• Lysander: From slave to general, bathing in the blood of this war, while our leaders stuff their faces and preen.
• Kassandra: The polemarchs believe it's an easy victory.
• Lysander: I will end this war in my favor.
• Kassandra: You have a strategy?
• Lysander: Athenian polemarchs are paralyzed with indecision. They serve too many masters.
• Kassandra:  Making them slow to react.
• Lysander:  And that's where you come in. Infiltrate their forts and kill their polemarchs. I need the way clear for my troops.

(Accept – I'll kill the polemarchs)

• Kassandra:  I'll do my part. Consider the commanders already dead.
• Lysander:  Bring me their Athenian seals as proof. You'll be rewarded for your efforts.

In time, Kassandra eventually completed the task and returned to Lysander.

• Lysander:  The blood of the enemy will show our leaders that my strategy is the right one.
• Kassandra:  These seals should help convince them.
• Lysander:  You've done well. Our troops are on the move.
• Kassandra:  They underestimate Spartans.
• Lysander:  They consider me much lower than a Spartan.

(Dialogue continues in the next quest.)

Outcome

Kassandra helped Lysander collect 3 polemarch seals. In return, she obtained Lysander's own personal belt and another task to retrieve 3 more seals.

Gallery

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  Lysander addressing his troops at the Tomb of Leonidas

References

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey

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