Disruption/Quotes

Dialogue during the Disruption missions. Note that CT refers to "control tower".

On Jupiter

Start of Mission

• Ordis: "Ordis is detecting Sentient waveforms, Operator. Strange interlink. Splattered in Corpus crosstalk. Bypass that console so we might get a better understanding..."

• Alad V: "Oh no! You've caught me! Me and my little partnership! Where's that Lotus when you need her? Now, sniff-sniff, Betrayers. See if you can find the cheese."

Hacking door

• Ordis: "Outgoing communications cipher... Not much of a trick for Ordis, is it? Oh, how scandalous! Alad's system has a back door! Shall we... listen in?"

• Alad V (to CT): "Ah, more test subjects have arrived. Right on schedule. CT, prepare my Amalgams for further... evolution. I've baited the traps."

First Conduit

• Ordis: "These conduits are the source of those Sentient waveforms. This may be worthwhile if we can find the key component... but it does seem a tad convenient, doesn't it?"

Picking First Key

• Alad V: "Almost there, you clever vermin! But what to do next? Can you feel that coming rush? That cocktail of unflinching violence and pseudo-random rewards? Mm, good for business."
• Alad V (to CT): "Showtime, CT. Inform our Partners another trial has begun. Prep interference routines. Bait and wait... it's time for Alad V to get back on the corporate map, yes!"

Activating Conduit

• Alad V: "In battle, advantage goes to the one most willing to die. And my Demolysts, Tenno? Well, they aren't just willing... they want it."
• Alad V: "As a man with everything to lose, I make a point of employing the opposite. Release the Demolyst!"
• Alad V: "Feeling a bit... out of sorts, Tenno? Noticing any... performance problems with that metal seashell of yours?"
• Alad V: "I've taken my knocks in the past, but, Tenno, you seem a bit sluggish, a bit spent. Are you sure you want to continue?"
• Alad V: "Disciples, remember your vows. Increase profits, and decrease... Tenno!"
• Alad V: "Demolyst! Target the Conduit... and claim your glory!"
• Alad V: "Demolyst! Light your fuse!"

• Alad V (to CT): "CT, time for a Demolyst."
• Alad V (to CT): "CT... they've accessed a Conduit. [sigh] Deploy a Demolyst!"
• Alad V (to CT): "Conduit activated! CT, send in a Demolyst."
• Alad V (to CT): "They're preoccupied! Now, CT, the Demolyst!"
• Alad V (to CT): "Relentless, even when they're spinning on the spit. CT, signal the supply decks. We're going to need additional ‘volunteers' for conversion."
• Alad V (to CT): "This has gone far enough. CT, cycle the interference routines. We need to knock these freaks down a notch."
• Alad V (to CT): "CT, permute the next interference routines. They had better work this time."
• Alad V (to CT): "Bait followed by battery followed by bait. I'm getting bored. CT, let's salt our interference routines and dispatch the next Amalgams, yes."
• Alad V (to CT): "I need to cut my losses, quick. CT, dispatch updated interference routines... and, uh... lower the room temperature, could you?"

Receiving a Conduit Boon

• Alad V (to CT): "What... what if we make the Tenno more of a threat... really see what these Amalgams can do?"
• Alad V (to CT): "Let's flip the script, and see what these Amalgams can do."
• Alad V (to CT): "CT, invert the algorithm. Give them a little false hope."
• Alad V (to CT): "CT, the model is getting a bit predictable. A little morale boost might be good for conditioning, yes."
• Alad V (to CT): "Let the Betrayers have a little fun while we crunch the numbers."
• Alad V (to CT): "Give the Betrayers a little hope, and we'll sink the hook deeper."

Conduit Destroyed

• Alad V: "Don't be discouraged! Failure has made you what you are... a failure."
• Alad V: "Betrayers, frustrated yet? Get used to it."
• Alad V: "Will you try again? Will you give me another reason to laugh?"
• Alad V: "A pity... you could have used that. Hmm, but I'm bad at sharing, you know."
• Alad V: "This week on Nightwave: Tenno lose big, give up on life! Details at the next cycle."

• Alad V (to CT): "Finally. Some investments take longer to earn out."
• Alad V (to CT): "These disciples finally show some merit. Credit where credit is due: I am an excellent leader."
• Alad V (to CT): "CT, fast-track these disciples for promotion... I mean, conversion, of course."

Conduit Defended

• Alad V: "Good! Keep it up. Every single bit-stream of this carnage only makes me richer."
• Alad V: "Thank you for your generous brutality and violence! My Amalgams have never been better!"
• Alad V: "The smart move would be walk away while you still can. Consequences aren't your strong suit, are they?"
• Alad V: "Ready for more, Betrayers? I have to admire your greed! Sure! Let's go again!"
• Alad V: "Oh, are you still floating there? Like a twit tetrapod, oblivious to the rising heat."

• Alad V (to CT): "Steady... steady now, follow the plan. Trials make data, data is sold, Amalgams evolve... Tenno die. And I won't have to beg for mercy from the Partners."
• Alad V (to CT): "Useless disciples! CT, is it so hard to get good help these days? The sooner they're all Amalgams, the better."
• Alad V (to CT): "CT, rescan the comm channels. I can't shake the feeling that someone's listening in. The Board? Our Partners? I don't know."

Finding Conduit Failsafe

• Ordis: "Some kind of failsafe? If placed in a conduit, it will cancel the running interference routines. Use it wisely, Operator; there's only one!"

• Ordis: "You found a conduit failsafe. This will likely cancel active interference. There's just one, Operator. A real tactical dilemma, isn't it?"

Idle

• Alad V (to CT): "The data's good, at least. Worth more than a few trinkets to our business partners, yes."
• Alad V (to CT): "CT, integrate this for the next generational cycle. We need to recoup... aggressively."
• Alad V (to CT): "Unfortunately. But this is how evolution works. One generation closer to an Amalgam they just can't kill."
• Alad V (to CT): "Wasteful, but failure teaches faster. Our Partners will be pleased."
• Alad V (to CT): "I thought you were better than this! You're making me look bad in front of my new business associates."
• Alad V (to CT): "Another weakness revealed and removed. Who knew these violent prongs would be so good at science!"
• Alad V (to CT): "I don't like this. Inventory as bait was a mistake. What do I do now?"
• Alad V (to CT): "This is getting out of hand."

Round Completed

• Alad V: "Take your trinkets. A small price to pay for a superior product."

• Ordis: "Impressive! Ordis is just fluttering with anticipation! What will the Operator—murder—find next?"

• Ordis: "Scans indicate these conduits are connected to a massive stockpile of resources. Just how long is the Operator planning to fight for?"

• Ordis: "Ordis thinks Alad will miss this."

• Ordis: "May Ordis suggest extraction? Nothing Alad has is worth your life."

• Ordis: "For how much longer will the Operator play along with Alad's twisted game?"

• Ordis: "Ordis knows the Operator has the wisdom to choose comfort and safety over material gain. Ordis... is right, is he not?"

• Ordis: "Operator, the stockpile of tech and resources connected to these conduits seems beyond Alad's means. Where did he get all this?"

• Ordis: "Ordis will add this to the pile."

• Ordis: "Excellent find. Might the Operator now consider returning to the warm embrace of the Orbiter?"

• Alad V (to CT): "More losses. More debt. How am I going to explain this to that... that thing?"
• Alad V (to CT): "What did they get? This is spiraling on us. I'm hemorrhaging inventory."
• Alad V (to CT): "CT, transfer more disciples and begin conversion at once. We're deep in the red now."

Between Rounds

• Alad V: "Is that all you're good for?"
• Alad V: "Stay awhile... stay... forever!"
• Alad V: "We're just getting reacquainted. Don't leave the party just yet!"
• Alad V: "Smell that? Newly evolved Amalgams, fresh from the oven! Want a taste?"
• Alad V: "You could have so much more..."
• Alad V: "You're greedy, Tenno, very greedy. It's an inspiration to us all."
• Alad V: "Don't leave, Betrayer! Think of all the science we could be doing..."
• Alad V: "Impressive performance, Betrayer. But, if you don't mind, we're going to change things up."
• Alad V: "Keep testing me, Betrayers. And I'll keep testing you."

Round Start

• Alad V: "The next Amalgam cycle will show you what it means to be on the bleeding edge."
• Alad V: "Destroy them, my Amalgams!"
• Alad V: "We have unfinished business. Shall we?"
• Alad V: "So... feeling better, Tenno? I can fix that."
• Alad V: "Another roll, Betrayers? I think your number's bound to come up."
• Alad V: "I told my Partners you were insatiable... but even I'm impressed!"
• Alad V: "Let's see if that shiny Tenno luck holds."
• Alad V: "I see. Another round? Good to see my greed wearing off on you!"

Mission Extraction

• Alad V (to CT): "It's not an ideal outcome. I just hope it's enough to appease that flying freak [sigh]."
• Alad V (to CT): "They'll be back. And my Amalgams will be waiting."
• Alad V (to CT): "Costly. CT, send combat results to our Partners, but... omit our losses."

Mission Fail

• Alad V: "Game over! You lose... but take comfort in what that means: that I win! [laughs]"
• Alad V: "You got greedy, Tenno. Best leave that to a professional."
• Alad V: "Thank you, Tenno. By your thick-headed violent demonstration, my new Partner Amalgams are ready for full production!"

• Alad V (to CT): "This... this is how we do it. CT, prepare the revised Amalgam routines for the next production cycle."
• Alad V (to CT): "That should keep the Partners happy. Or, at least, less... un-happy. [sigh]"
• Alad V (to CT): "Disciples performing well. Perhaps I should start a profit-sharing program? [snickers] No."

On Other Planets

Start of Mission

• Ordis: "Operator, incoming transmission. It's from... Fortuna."
• Little Duck: "Alad V's sellin' the latest in "asset security". Conduits. Put the key in, and ya can pull the shinnies out. Trick is, you gotta wait to open. Somethin' happens to the Conduit before you can pull the goods? You don't get the goods. Ever. Also, the bleeders Alad sold the tech to will try to kill you."

On Ur, Uranus

• Little Duck: "Well, looks like the Infested snagged this one. I haven't seen this many zits since puberty. Fortunately for us, the Conduits are still operational. Unfortunately for us; so are the security mechanisms."

Hacking door

• Little Duck: "Give that console the ol' bypass so we can get this thing started."
• Little Duck: "This isn't your regular vault job. Alad V sold the Conduits with interference routines, specifically designed for the Tenno. Things might get a little weird."

First Conduit

• Little Duck: "Conduit keys are carried by high-ranking muckity-mucks. Knock 'em down, see what they got."

Picking First Key

• Little Duck: "First key. Right. Find a matching Conduit."

Activating Conduit

• Little Duck: "Demo unit incoming. Don't let them near the Conduit."
• Little Duck: "Hear that beeping? Demo unit's on its way."
• Little Duck: "Demo units lookin' to depart this mortal coil and take you with it. Keep it clear of that Conduit."
• Little Duck: "Demo unit coming in fast. That thing blows and you can kiss the Conduit goodbye."
• Little Duck: "Right, they're havin' a go. Keep the demos away from that Conduit."
• Little Duck: "You're about due for more a those whatsits: Interference routines. Demo units too."
• Little Duck: "Can't do anything about that last interference routine. You'll just have to wear it. Maybe I can catch the next one."
• Little Duck: "More of the old ultraviolence. Keep your back to the objective, old mate. Lock it down 'till she pops."
• Little Duck: "Next verse same as the first. Mind you don't get flanked."

Receiving a Conduit Boon

• Little Duck: "Routine subverted and you're juiced. Nice. Shoulda been a boffin. Missed me callin'."
• Little Duck: "Fiddlin' with an incoming routine. Howzat feel?"
• Little Duck: "Looks like Alad was so keen to make the sale he didn't close every back door. Greed makes a person sloppy, Hotshot, remember that. Enjoy the boost."
• Little Duck: "Perforrrmaaaance^[sic]... improvement? Won't be looking that Kubrodon in the mouth..."

Conduit Destroyed

• Little Duck: "Conduit blown. Mate: this is not how bills get paid."
• Little Duck: "Conduit down. Look. Mumsie may have raised you believin' winnin' ain't the most important thing, but piece of advice? (...)"

Round Completed

• Little Duck: "Care to live up to your reputation and try again?"
• Little Duck: "Conduits about to reset. Feelin' lucky?"
• Little Duck: "Gettin' a little hot. The gloves are comin' off. Got another round in ya?"
• Little Duck: "The longer we stick around the more likely we'll get our arses handed to us. Still, with great stupidity comes great reward. Whaddya reckon?"
• Little Duck: "Alright... it's gettin' a little hairy. One more round, whaddya say?"
• Little Duck: "Why's ol' Alad call you lot Betrayers anyway? Ah, no matter care for another kick at the Conduit?"

Round Start

• Little Duck: "Right. They're back, and they're well pissed off."
• Little Duck: "Wakey. Wakey. Here. We. Go."
• Little Duck: "Lock and load."
• Little Duck: "Eyes open, sunshine. Here we go."
• Little Duck: "Bulk signal return. Dig in."
• Little Duck: "Safeties off. We kicked a clown car. Here we go."

Mission Extraction

• Little Duck: "Chekchek. Ejectin'."
• Little Duck: "Shinnies secured and we're in the wind. I'll send your cut via the usual. Have a good one."
• Little Duck: "You got out while you could. Smart move."
• Little Duck: "Way ahead of you. Time to hit the pub!"