Archival Science Databanks
Communications intercept. Transmission detected Sat 22nd of Nov 2008 at 09:25 AM by Othinn. Communique follows:
Chaste, the collector for the Guillotines gang
Initial Message
I was hired to kill the Guillotines. While I'm not one to shy away from a little wet work, full scale slaughter has never been my style. If you're interested in subcontracting, bring me the Red Silk Ribbons that they carry. For this, you will be adequately compensated.
If you don't have enough gang tokens
A bullet from a mile away, a poison tab in a drink, or my bare hands in the dead of night... these are my stock and trade. This "mass carnage" that my employers want brought against the Guillotines is a different... artistry. Bring me more of these Red Silk Ribbons since you seem to have this style of artistry within you.
If you have all of the requirements
It would seem to be I'm a victim of your success. The contract I currently hold to eliminate the Guillotines has been extended. I suppose acting as middleman can have its perks. Should you gather more Red Silk Ribbons, feel free to bring them to me.
After the trade
Hmm... curious. It would seem my, and by proxy your, benefactor is none other than the Pendhurst-Amaranth Corporation. Normally I would never reveal an employer, but seeing how they're paying us to eliminate a gang on their payroll, I decided that cautionary word was warranted.
Father Jonas, the collector for the Legion gang
Initial Message
Demons... demons walk among the bluepills. You might think them just Exiles, but the Legion spreads corruption and vice wherever they go. I don't want to know how you do it, but bring me their Pentagram Amulets - the very symbol of their evil ways.
If you don't have enough gang tokens
Please, you must collect their symbolic amulets. The Legion will continue spreading its filth and corruption unless we fight to stop them. Know that you will be tangibly as well as spiritually rewarded when you bring me a full collection of the Pentagram Amulets.
If you have all of the requirements
Bless you my child, you have brought Pentagram Amulets from the demon Legion. I know it must have been... rough, but you know that you've done a service to all souls still trapped in the Matrix. The war is far from over, but this renews my faith that it is a war that just might be won.
After the trade
Some have questioned me: is destroying these Exiles' lives really a work of benevolence; or are the greater evils of fear, hate and prejudice just wrapping themselves in a cloak of righteousness and using me as their pawn? To them I say - my faith shows me the truth! I was right about the Matrix, and I will continue to prove I am right this time as well!
StraightEdgedJohn, the collector for the Crushers gang
Initial Message
Hey, I want the word out on the street. I'm willing to pay big time for the Crusher gang's Small Hammers. That's all you need to know.
If you don't have enough gang tokens
It if was up to me, I'd bash in each Crusher's head with those stupid Small Hammers. Instead I'll pay you to bring the hammers to me. Don't ask any questions, I'm not about to offer any answers.
If you have all of the requirements
The Bathary Boys didn't come through for me when I needed them. My own gang is not willing to back me up! You believe that? Hell with them, man I'll take care of the Crushers myself. Take this, it belonged to my boy Vince.
After the trade
The Crushers took the only friend I've ever known and my gang won't go after them because it isn't profitable. I don't care about money, I want revenge!
Optix, the collector for the King's Men gang
Initial Message
Look, you gotta help me. I really need some of the Crown Coins carried by the King's Men. If you get them for me, I'll give ya something real nice - I swear it!
If you don't have enough gang tokens
I know I'm a member of the King's Men, but I need more Crown Coins. I swear I'll make it worth your while.
If you have all of the requirements
You got Crown Coins for me? I'll give you the best stuff I got.
After the trade
With these coins, and people like you picking off fellow gangsters, people will think I was killed, too. I can disappear from the gang and they'll never come looking for me!
Elmore, the collector for the A.S.P. gang
Initial Message
To keep Amber... distracted, for a while, I need to thin the ranks of the Amber Special Projects Agency. If you do this for me and bring proof - meaning their ASP ID Cards - then I will reward you, substantially.
If you don't have enough gang tokens
If you can manage to bring me more ASP ID Cards as proof you've dispatched Amber Special Projects Agency members, then will I reward you. Hopefully, this will keep both you and Amber busy for a while.
If you have all of the requirements
You have brought ASP ID Cards? Greene will be very pleased to know you're keeping Amber's group so busy for us. Greene is very generous. Take this - there's more where that came from, so keep up the good work.
After the trade
The friend of my enemy is my enemy. Amber has been working too closely with Indigo. Attacking Amber Special Projects is the... humane way to keep her out of our way.
Clarke, the collector for the Sparks gang
Initial Message
Listen up, kid. All I care about is gettin' the Flint Pendants out of the hands of that Sparks gang. You bring me those pendants and I'll give you somethin' in return. It's that simple. Why you still standin' here? Go to it!
If you don't have enough gang tokens
Good job, kid. I can see you got some Flint Pendants from the Sparks. Tell you what, you bring more of ‘em to me, I'll give ya something in return. I spent a long time keepin' this place safe, and I ain't about to let some little gangsters turn it to ash.
If you have all of the requirements
That Sparks bunch is usin' those Pendants to break every fire code in the system. I ain't about to let them just spit all over that code! Kid, I think you've earned this reward for the Flint Pendants you've brought me.
After the trade
Hey, kid. You ever been burned? It hurts like a son of a bitch. If you don't wanna experience that first hand, I'd suggest you to be more careful with those Flint Pendants.
Lucian, the collector for the Crow Bars gang
Initial Message
I'm in the market for a particular kind of Crow Feather - that of the Crow Bars, themselves. If you get some for me, I'll trade you something valuable.
If you don't have enough gang tokens
I need more Crow Feathers from the Crow Bars. I just need enough of them so I can walk away happy. I'd appreciate it if you can add to my current collection.
If you have all of the requirements
I will happily trade you for the Crow Feathers you have, if you are willing.
After the trade
Another Crow Feather to add to my collection. You have done well. I still need more of these from the Crow Bars, though.
Gregore, the collector for the Disciples gang
Initial Message
Those importunate Disciples.. they want to keep all the power to themselves! Bring me a Small Vial of Blood and I will share in the power with you.
If you don't have enough gang tokens
You've been hunting Disciples? I need those Small Vials of Blood. I NEED them. Bring more to me. Take them by force if you must. I'll make it more than worth your while!
If you have all of the requirements
It has always amazed me that something so small can contain all of the bliss that can be known. Give me those Vials, I need them. But wait, I need something to trade - for someone as skilled as you are at taking blood, I'm sure this will be most appropriate.
After the trade
I can already feel the power coursing through me! Return to me when you have more vials. The code is exquisite... code is the source of an Exile's life as blood is the source of a human's.
Ethan, the collector for the Bathary Boys gang
Initial Message
Continued expansion of the Bathary Boys could be...hazardous. This growth should be halted immediately. If you acquire the Teeth of a Blood Drinker from them, you will be rewarded appropriately.
If you don't have enough gang tokens
The Bathary Boys can use a Blood-Drinker Tooth for...disdainful purposes. You will be compensated if you manage to bring more of these to me.
If you have all of the requirements
I intend to acquire and subsequently destroy every single Blood-Drinker Tooth the Bathary Boys have ever had including those in your possession. Shall we commence with the trade negotiations?
After the trade
I must commend you on an excellent achievement; the Bathary Boys are not your average ruffians. If you manage to obtain another supply of these, please return here so we may do business again.