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Sabotaging the Abstergo Research Lab was an Assassin mission that took place in 2016.[1]
The Assassins' network has intercepted important information regarding a blood sample. Abstergo got their hands on the DNA of one of the first Assassins, who came into contact with several unknown Pieces of Eden. The Descendants must recover the sample and replace it with a fake one. To hide the true target of your raid, they must kidnap Dr. Kamala Khatri, a leading scientist in genetics and bioinformatics. She's not a member of the Templars and they could convert her to their side.
Accessing the lab undetected is the first goal to be achieved. There are multiple ways to do this. The Descendants could enter from the front door with a solid fake ID and disguise. The same thing for the cargo area, but in that case, they need a proper vehicle, too. On the other hand, the Descendants could cut the lights and coms and rush their way into the structure by emergency exits or the heliport entrance on the roof.
Challenges
Main Entrance Security: At the entrance to the facility, there is a sizable, guarded area with a metal detector and turnstiles accessible via biometric badges. It is possible to obtain visitor badges only by providing a valid explanation. However, visitor badges do not allow access to internal laboratories.
Security Guards: Several security guards move around the building, each monitored by radio and equipped with a gun, a taser, and a biometric badge to access the various areas of the structure. They are unlikely to stop anyone inside holding an appropriate access badge, unless acting suspiciously.
Control Center and Surveillance System: 4 security guards and the security manager monitor the entire surveillance network from the facility's control center. If they notice something wrong, they will first send some guards to check, or in the case of an obvious problem, they will activate the General Alarm Setback.
Weaknesses
Inside Job (major): If the Descendants find a way to be accompanied by someone who works within the structure, it will be much easier to enter.
Once they get to the laboratory, the Descendants must exchange the real sample for the corrupted sample provided by the Brotherhood. It is essential to hurry and leave no trace. Dr. Khatri will be in the laboratory with some colleagues.
Challenges
Get Rid of the Scientists: Convincing the scientists to let the PCs work unwatched in their lab is a problem. A compelling story may not be enough, and the Descendants will need to make an Approach check with a 2 Raises to do it. Otherwise, knocking them out would be much easier, and any Approach check will have 1 free Raise.
Disable Lab Security: The laboratory has a surveillance and recording system for each system and terminal in the room.
Weaknesses
Dr. Khatri Collaboration (major): The unconditional help of Dr. Khatri would allow the exchange to be carried out without raising any suspicion.
Depending on how this mission has been tackled, different types of Challenges may be necessary, such as dealing with security guards or the surveillance system. In addition to the Convince Dr. Khatri Challenge, you can add any Challenge from the first Key Objective or from the Special if the General Alarm Setback is triggered.
Challenges
Convince Dr. Khatri: Taking her away won't be easy. Since she is unlikely to trust her captors, she will cooperate until an opportunity to get rid of the Descendants presents itself. Therefore, any Approach check made will require 1 Raise as long as she is with the Descendants.
Weaknesses
Dr. Khatri Collaboration (major): The unconditional help of Dr. Khatri would remove any additional Raise due to her presence and possibly present a way out with her car. Special: If the General Alarm Setback is triggered, add 1 of the following Challenges to those required to complete any Key Objective during this Sequence:
Gunfight: The Descendants must face a few armed security guards, dodging their bullets.
Closed Security door: The path is blocked and the PCs have to find a way to open the security door.
A leading scientist in genetics and bioinformatics, Dr. Khatri is a pragmatic person who can keep calm in tense situations, and can think and react quickly.
