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| So begins the third phase of Operation Archon, which entails a frontal assault upon Castrum Meridianum, Gaius van Baelsar's seat of power. Forming the main thrust, the Immortal Flames will strike at the stronghold with all their strength, though this is but a feint. While the garrison's eyes are drawn outwards, you and your comrades must steal past its defenses and attempt to deactivate the magitek field which protects the Praetorium, the fortress within a fortress wherein the Ultima Weapon is believed to be housed.
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Enemies:8th Cohort Eques, 8th Cohort Decurion, 8th Cohort Hoplomachus, Imperial War Hound, 8th Cohort Medicus, 8th Cohort Signifer, The Black Eft, 8th Cohort Laquearius, Magitek Vanguard, Magitek Death Claw, 8th Cohort Sagittarius, Magitek Vanguard F-1, 8th Cohort Secutor, Magitek Colossus (Enemy), Livia sas Junius (Enemy)
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Requirements:
1 to 4 players (1 Tank, 1 Healer, 2 DPS)
Class: Disciples of War or Magic
※ Limited jobs can participate only in a preformed party meeting party size requirements or an unrestricted party, and if duty rules allow.
Level: 50
※ Level will be synced upon entry.
Average Item Level: 42
Item Level Sync: 60
※ While synced, all item stats are adjusted.
※ Role and item level restrictions are lifted for parties meeting minimum size requirements.
Restrictions:
Additional Loot Rules Unavailable
Cutscenes cannot be skipped
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| Minimum Level:
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50 (Sync from 50)
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| Minimum iLevel:
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42 (Sync from 60)
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| Time Limit:
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90 Minutes
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| Unrestricted Party:
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Allowed
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 Epic Echo:
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Default +300%
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| Unlock Quest:
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Rock the Castrum
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| Regular Duty:
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Dungeons: A Realm Reborn
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| Duty Roulette:
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Main Scenario
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| Duty Support:
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Available
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| Objectives
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- Arrive at the central crossing: 0/1
- Clear the central crossing: 0/1
- Arrive at Area V: 0/1
- Clear Area V: 0/1
- Arrive at the parade ground: 0/1
- Defeat Livia sas Junius: 0/1
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This is Cid. To review, our goal is to deactivate the magitek field.
If you could create a diversion─that's to say, wreak lots of havoc─I'll search for the field generator.
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The Black Eft
We must hold the enemy here! All units─attack!
The central crossing is overrun! Requesting immediate reinforcements!
Gah, damn these savages! Deploy the reserve colossi!
How can this be...? R-Reinforcements! We need more reinforcements! |
Forename, how are you faring? ...Reached a dead end, you say? I believe I know where you are.
There's a disposal chute nearby. Find it and jump in, and you'll emerge in a different sector.
Forename, assault crafts are near! Watch out for incoming fire!
I've located the controls for the security system. A moment while I disable the barriers.
I'm also pleased to say I've found a suit of armor. Press on─I'll meet you just ahead.
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Another bulkhead, eh? Fortunately I'm equipped for the task. Stand back!
Come on, the field generator should be just up ahead!
There it is! Keep the enemy occupied while I take it out of commission!
Damn, reinforcements! Take care of them, would you? |
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Diverting all power to cannons!
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My lord was quite taken with you and the power you possess─the “Echo.” Naturally, I could not help but wonder whom this prince among men might be...
Only to discover that you are but another adventurer. No better than the multitude.
Yet in spite of this, the masses hold you their champion, and shower honors upon your head. It defies all reason.
How is it that you could be such a thorn in our side? Wherever you appear, you leave havoc in your wake. You even slew Rhitahtyn, one of our very finest.
Well...I will not speculate. Truth be told, I couldn't care less how you have done these things. What matters to me is the fact that you have done them. |
If you are allowed to continue, you will eventually deprive me of all that I have toiled for─all that is mine by right!
My minions, my comrades...even my lord Gaius!
Well, you cannot have him!
His dreams and ambitions, his body and soul─they are mine, do you hear me!? All mine!
I lost everything once before! I will not suffer it to happen again!
I will kill you, adventurer! Only your death can bring me peace!
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You will not take any more from me!
The pain I have suffered, I shall visit upon you a hundredfold!
You have made me wroth!
Hmph, you're tough, I grant you that.
But I will break you soon enough!
You will not defeat me! You will not! |
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No... <sob> It's happening...all over again...
Please... I cannot bear it... <sob> Don't take him...away from me...
My lord Gaius!!! |
Another poor fool who craved Gaius's affection over all else... May her soul know rest.
'Tis a miracle no harm has come to you, my friend. One for which I will happily give thanks.
And thanks to your fine diversionary work, we've succeeded in bringing down the generator tower─and with it, the magitek field!
The way to the Praetorium now lies open. The only problem is, we can't reach it on foot.
Nay, we'll need to take the Enterprise. I left her at the Ceruleum Processing Plant, so let's regroup there.
This is it, Forename! The final confrontation awaits! |
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If I didn't know better, I'd swear you had a personal grudge against magitek armor.
What can I say? I couldn't bear to let you have all the fun.
Don't worry—Biggs and Wedge have everything in hand. Truth be told, I think they like having the work of three men.
Wedge wasn't exactly pleased to be left behind, though, and made quite sure I knew it. I must say, our recent struggles have done wonders for the lad's spirit.
Given the size of this place, I suspected there might be an armor or three to be had. And here we are.
Hmmm...not as bad as I thought. If I have half Marques's talent for mending things, I should be able to get it working again.
Listen, Forename─we intercepted an imperial communication indicating that the Ultima Weapon is indeed being housed within the Praetorium.
We also learned that the field which protects the compound is powered by no fewer than three generator towers.
If you're to deactivate the field, you'll need to locate and disable them all.
And I'm here to help you do just that.
See that chute? It leads to waste disposal.
Somewhere nearby, there will be a ceruleum facility supplying fuel to the closest of the three towers.
Find the place and break things.
Go on ahead, Forename. I'll be along as soon as I finish my repairs. |
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There you are!
I didn't have the patience to take the long way 'round.
I see you've disabled the first generator. That leaves us with two.
Ah, bugger. That was me, wasn't it?
Well, there's nothing for it but to press on. We must see to the remaining generators before the enemy has the chance to regroup!
You go on ahead, Forename! I'll bring up the rear!
Let's raise some hell! |
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Stand back! I'm going to blast open the bulkhead!
This might take a while! Watch my back!
I'm almost there! Keep that thing occupied!
Damn it, that colossus is enhanced! Hold on—I'll try to think of something! |
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Fine work, Forename!
Stand clear. I have a mind to loose some fireworks.
Diverting all power to cannons!
Damn it. There goes the core. I fear I may have overestimated its maximum operating capacity...by a few orders of magnitude. I blame Marques.
Ahem. We'll need to find another way to bring down the third generator. |
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Well, well...the traitor himself. And with his meddlesome friend for company.
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You go on ahead, Forename. I need to get to the bottom of something.
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It's me! Are you all right!?
That's an assault craft you're up against! You don't stand a chance with conventional weapons!
You're going to need something big to bring it down. A mortar, a cannon—anything!
Hold on, Forename! I'm on my way!
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Fools! If you are resolved to die here, you might at least have done so without first making a mess of the place!
I see that Garlond is not with you. More's the pity, I had hoped to slay him myself. But never mind the traitor for now.
I have so looked forward to this meeting...Forename Surname.
Yes, I know much and more about you. About your strength...and your hidden talents.
I would sample them firsthand—and you will indulge me. |
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Come, hero, show me what you can do. Show me...everything!
I see...
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My lord was quite taken with you and the power you possess—the “Echo.” Naturally, I could not help but wonder whom this prince among men might be...
Only to discover that you are but another adventurer. No better than the multitude.
Yet in spite of this, the masses hold you their champion, and shower honors upon your head. It defies all reason.
How is it that you could be such a thorn in our side? Wherever you appear, you leave havoc in your wake. You even slew Rhitahtyn, one of our very finest.
Well...I will not speculate. Truth be told, I couldn't care less how you have done these things. What matters to me is the fact that you have done them.
If you are allowed to continue, you will eventually deprive me of all that I have toiled for—all that is mine by right!
My minions, my comrades...even my lord Gaius!
Well, you cannot have him!
His dreams and ambitions, his body and soul—they are mine, do you hear me!? All mine!
I lost everything once before! I will not suffer it to happen again!
I will kill you, adventurer! Only your death can bring me peace! |
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You will not take any more from me!
The pain I have suffered, I shall visit upon you a hundredfold!
You lot! Make yourselves useful!
You're mine!
You have made me wroth!
Noooooo! I will not lose...to the likes of you!
I've toyed with you long enough!
Lord...Gaius...! |
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No... <sob> It's happening...all over again...
Please... I cannot bear it... <sob> Don't take him...away from me...
My lord Gaius!!! |
Another poor fool who craved Gaius's affection over all else... May her soul know rest.
'Tis a miracle no harm has come to you, my friend. One for which I will happily give thanks.
...And the wonders do not end there. Truthfully now—did you really mean to send that assault craft crashing into the generator tower? If you did—you're a bloody liar. If you didn't—well...you're too modest!
Whichever you are, you've managed to open the way to the Praetorium. The only problem is, we can't reach it on foot.
Nay, we'll need to take the Enterprise. I left her at the Ceruleum Processing Plant, so let's regroup there.
This is it, Forename! The final confrontation awaits! |
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