Machine 12.1.1: Representative
Location: International
Agent Gray: Operative, Wright's threat to the simulation ended abruptly in a battle against operatives; it appears that the biological interface program which we had suspected to be in the vicinity, took advantage of her weakended state, and somehow aided in her termination.
However, more members of the Oligarchy--the group of freeborn humans whose codes Wright had stolen--have arrived in the Matrix. We expect that their primary interest here lies with the interface program. There has been some...initial contact with them, but they have yet to request a formal meeting with us.
A heightened effort by Zion operatives to locate the program has begun to complicate the situation. Contact between Zion and the interface program was confirmed in Ikebukuro. The latest report has come from Akasaka. I am assigning you to investigate this.
[Objectives: Search the area, Eliminate the hostiles.]
Operator: A lot of Zionites seem convinced that the interface program is Trinity. Or Trinity is the interface program. Or...something. I haven't heard them explain how she's supposed to be alive, or whatever you could call it, years after she was supposed to have died carting Neo to the Machine city, but hey, details, right?
Hm... Looks like we've got some of our cave dwellers there. Maybe you can ask the to lay their theories out for us while we kick their butts out of the district.
[Hostiles: Six Zionite operatives.]
Zion Upgrade Artist: I don't like this. If she was here. then why'd she--
Zion Scattershot: Cheaaaa!
Zion Artillerist: Cheaaaa!
Computer:>
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Operator: Hm... Wish we had a direct means of tracking her--it--whatever.
[Objectives complete.]
Agent Gray: Operative, contact with the newly arrived Oligarchs has been made nearby. I would like you to assist Agent Pace in dealing with them, and to ensure that they are not aggravated by terrorist interference.
[Objectives: Meet with Oligarchs, Talk with Agent Pace.]
Operator: The dossier they've uploaded to me says that there are two of these Oli-whatsits there: Helian and Tesarova.
Hopefully they won't trun out to be real rats like those others, Halborn and Carlyne. The Machines still insist on a hands-off approach with these characters, so...eh. Guess we'll see how it goes.
Tesarova: Ohhh... I get it! All the exciting ones have been escaping from the pods! "That's" why our entertainment's been so dull lately.
What a profitable trip this has been already. Ooh... This is giving me some great ideas...
Tesarova: And is it true that you've learned to fly around in ships? You use little electric guns and things?
It's so cute!
Helian: Ah, I see; another of the "freed" humans.
As I've tole this program here, we have come to acquire what you refer to as "the biological interface program." I don't think we'll require your assistance for this.
Helian: Yes, we're aware of what happend to the others. Hardly surprising, given that they were operating independently, and without adequate preparation. We've made adjustments that will ensure our safety from the compromises they allowed to our security.
Agent Pace: I see that they do not object to your presence, Mr. Cloonan. Although they man not request our aid, it will be...helpful to have you standing by in case of additional information or...monitoring is required.
As they appear to be satisfied for the moment, we will conclude this introbuction.
Agent Pace: Thank you for your assistance operative. We will be leaving this location so that our guests may continue their business at their leisure.
[Objectives complete.]
Agent Gray: Come see me, operative. I would like to hear your report on this matter.
[Objective: Talk to Agent Gray.]
Operator: I guess it went okay... At least we got to stomp some Zionites in the process.
Agent Gray: Hm. Helian and Tesarova appear to be operating as agents of the larger body of Oligarchs, Unlike Halborn and Carlyne, who ventured here on their own initiative.
This may cause them to behave with more...moderation than those other two displayed. On the other hand, it also means that their progress will be monitored closely by the Oligarchy. We cannot expect them to fall victim to the suprise tactics that forced Halborn and Carlyne to withdraw from the simulation.
Agent Gray: Let me state plainly that we do not consider them to constitute a threat, operative. It is very important that we are clear on that head, so that there is no...misunderstanding. However, I want you to bear in mind that we are now dealing with a situation much larger in scope than the individual attacks of the Oligarch who came here previoulsy.
[Objective complete.]
Agent Gray: Thank you, operative.
The code profiles of Helian and Tesarovoa suggest a number of modifications made to their connection protocol; we do not yet know how their capabilities may differ, but this is antother indication that we canot expect them to conform to the parameters followed by Halbor and Carlyne.
At this time, I would like you to continue to patrol the International District. We must anticipate further activity from the interface program and Zion operatives in that region.
[Mission complete.]
