THE MAUSOLEUM, DREADNAUGHT, RINGS OF SATURN
The Guardian arrives in the Mausoleum. They find Vrhiisk, Seeker of Power, taking part in some sort of ritual.
Sloane: This is as close as I can get you — look out!
The Guardian defeats the Dread and the Follower of Power.
Sloane: Better follow it. I'm no expert, not like Eris, but that looked like a ritual. Without the Witness, what rituals do the Dread do? What do they need? Can't be anything good.
The Guardian pursues Vrhiisk, the Dread commander.
TRENCHWAY, DREADNAUGHT, RINGS OF SATURN
Sloane: I'm sure that Taken power I've been sensing — the one the Taken and the Dread have both been pursuing — is closer than ever. You know how it goes. There's no chance the Dread are a separate mission. It's too much of a coincidence.
The Guardian approaches Vrhiisk.
Sloane: What on earth — turning on its own troops? Something's gone wrong here.
Vrhiisk attempts to escape. The plane destablizes.
Sloane: Guardian? Hey. Guardian! Stay with me. Where you are, readings are haywire all over the place. Get out as soon as you can.
BLIGHTED CYST, ASCENDANT PLANE
The Guardian is pulled into a cyst. They defeat Vrhiisk.
Sloane: I still can't get a good fix on you. Do what you have to do to break out — it's all up to you. I trust you.
Objective: No escape no escape no escape
The Guardian escapes the trap.
TRENCHWAY, DREADNAUGHT, RINGS OF SATURN
Sloane: Glad you got out of that one safe. It's one thing after another here. The Dread are the big unknown. The Taken I understand, more or less. They crave leadership. A will, imposed on them. They're drawn to that power. Even if it's not a bigger Taken, it could make a bigger Taken for them. But the Dread? What do they want? The obvious answer is power, but I wonder if it's that simple.
The Guardian claims the corrupted fragment.
Objective: Taken energies whisper…
Sloane: Something's still bothering me. That Taken energy you're headed toward — it's not flickering any more. It was blinking in and out. Then it was waxing and waning. Now it's just there... That's it. It's been getting stronger. And it's not just because you're closer.
The Guardian searches for the source of Taken power.
INVASION BAY, DREADNAUGHT, RINGS OF SATURN
Sloane: I'm not going to tell you to turn around. We can't just leave it alone. Where there was one Dread commander, more will show up. You need to investigate and do what you do best. All the same, be prepared for heavy resistance. Don't go in half-cocked. Reload your weapons, take stock of the area. You know the drill. Come back alive. Whatever it takes.
The Guardian opens the corrupted door.
Sloane: This room's got Hive magic all over it. I swear those runes look familiar... Where are Eris' notes? Investigating whatever's in front of you while I do that. The energy coming off it is incredible. Barring another source, it's probably what you came for...
The Guardian claims Barrow-Dyad. Xir-Kiir, Not-Taken appears
Objective: Do what you must. A target must be broken.
Sloane: The weapon isn't the source! Guardian, Taken right on top of you!
The Guardian defeats Xir-Kuur. It reappears as Xir-Kuur, Taken
Sloane: Get out of there, right now. The Hive magic in this room — part prison, part airlock. If you can get the door energized, you're in business.
The Guardian seals the anteroom.