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 noticed a Spartan commander at the foot of Leonidas' statue atop his tomb, lecturing his soldiers.

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

Kassandra approached 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

References

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey

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