It would be a lie to say that Dilara could not feel the weight of the mission on her shoulders. It wasn’t to say that she didn’t take previous endeavours seriously - it was almost something she was known for, at this point, even the smallest of tasks undertaken with solemnity, as though it were the most imperative task in the world. This was something different entirely.
It was Godsend that set Hebe on edge. The prospect of working with Godsend again was not an attractive one. Things had to go well - for the good of the crew, if not the entirety of Pantheon. They could not afford another mess to clear up, not if they wanted to stay strong.
She’d set up base in the city, a place close to the centre where she could blend in, and make her way around quickly. It was ideal for now, when she was on her way to visit her colleagues, to check in and make sure they had all they needed. They were expecting her, and so when she approached their accommodation, she was expecting them to be waiting for her.
Once inside, Hebe nodded her greeting. “I brought coffee,” she placed the Styrofoam cups on the nearest surface, popping the lid from her own to add a couple of packets of sugar. “Have you been to Belgium before?”
— location: pompeii, italy
— date and time: july 15th, 2020 | afternoon
— availability: open to four hundred and black diamond agents
Pandora didn’t know how long she had been standing there; her mind was far from the present. Instead of focusing solely on the purpose of reaching within the tomb site, the screams and memories from the death of Hathaway were far more present, enervating even. Shivers roamed on her skin; a remembrance that while she still respected the mission and wanted to be part of it, every single moment she would be out there to return another artifact after losing an agent, was just a resembling image of what once had happened. Of what could happen again.
The return of artifacts was usually something that would cause her to celebrate; bright eyes hypnotized by objects carefully taken to where they belonged. Perhaps it’d have been just like that if this was happening somewhere else. If Pompeii wasn’t offering Selin a nightmare. “Should we explore the surrounding areas before getting in there?” The question could be fear taking over, or trying not to make the same mistake. Hoping that the agents in that mission wouldn’t attempt to do the same thing Kraken had done.
The grieving period has officially ended. Pantheon has summoned crews of interest to return to work. Two missions unite a total reward of 532$ MILLION USD to be divided among crew profit.
RECAP: THE INTRODUCTION OF PALEOSOI
the death of agent Hathaway set cracks in the foundation of pantheon. the tragedy placed an enormous pressure on the shoulders of the organization. such a thing was never predicted by the finest of agents — they had thought the future of pantheon was sealed. a betrayal soon set operatives on a desperate mission to seek out the web of lies. in this moment a decision was made: to gather selected agents and keep any eye on all crews. members might of thought their fellow co-agents had left for a vacation or personal mission. however, they were hidden in plain site. the eyes of pantheon drew closer to the very inner walls of each base.
it would be difficult to assume that these agents knew what was coming. it was as if time flashed before their eyes. the accident and suddenly darkness overcomes them. the bag ripped from their heads would reveal the marble walls of the pantheon base only legends knew of. here they would be told of the duty forced upon them. would the guilt consume them or would they thrive under their new title.
paleosoi — the crew to rid of all wickedness ( and illness ) in any crew of pantheon. while role of titan was once to sit at the thrown it would have to bend to it’s new rulers. veritas: those who seek the truth and keep accountability and epione: those who can heal the wounded. justice and health has become a priority at pantheon and maybe purely to save face.
in the name of agent hathaway — may her memory never fail to remind us of the true fragility of life. pantheon vows to never make such mistake again. the freedom and vanity of each crew has been struck with a cost. will you sacrifice the lifestyle that feeds you to escape the sudden weight placed upon your shoulders or shall you endure for the love of what you do.
MISSION #001
TARGET: REESE SQUIRES
CREW CALL: house of pollux / godsend
REWARD: $241 million dollars ( split equally )
TARGET LAST SEEN: BRUSSLES, BELGIUM.
SQUIRES is the CEO of DEPNEI CORP. once filled with such promise to offer protection to wildlife and especially our endangered oceans. backed by several global organizations it earned depnei a 2.3 Billion dollar net yearly. his promise fell short when it was revealed by trusted sources that DEPNEI had several connections and ships related to the recent string of heists.
Mr. Squires is currently responsible for 1.2 billion dollars worth of crimes against humanity. His most prized artifacts are assumed to be hidden in his luxury apartment in brussels. the property is known for it's three floors and five bedrooms. surveillance suggests no recent guests have occupied the apartment, however, it is surrounded by guards.
Pantheon believes various artifacts can be found on the third floor. While we can only assume we have yet to know as to which artifacts are being hidden.
DIRECTIONS
MISSION ONE CREW:
PLAN AND FIND A WAY TO THE APARTMENT writers will be given the chance to plot out their game plan for mission 001 on discord. we suggest writers search up a map of Brussels and pin point a luxurious apartment set Mr. Squires might live in.
ASSASSINATE SQUIRES oracles and others can work together to plan the perfect attack against the target. code allows writers to think outside the box and work together on a narrative.
FIND A WAY TO TRANSFER THEM OUT OF THE CITY all rankings are needed for such an operation. After the death of the target it will be crucial for all members of the joint crews to quickly smuggle artifacts safely to their forms of transportation.
MISSION #002
LOCATION: POMPEII, ITALY
CREW CALL: black diamond / four hundred
REWARD: $291 million dollars ( split equally )
REGARDING: the discovery of several artifacts by Professor Yun respectively donated to pantheon in hopes of protection from other corporations.
HISTORY OF LOCATION
It is believed to have been founded in the sixth century BCE by the Oscans. The Oscans or the Osci were the natives of southern Italy who spoke the Oscan language. The city was annexed by the Romans in the fourth century BCE and it remained a very important city until its destruction. Archaeologists believe that the city of Pompeii was located in the region of Campania, approximately 14 miles from Naples, in Italy. Its location at the southeastern base of one of the most active volcanoes of Europe – Mount Vesuvius – was its undoing. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE destroyed Pompeii and other neighboring communities such as Herculaneum, and Torre Annunziata. Collectively, the three were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
Archaeologists believe that the ancient city of Pompeii was founded by the Oscan speaking people of Campania. Its location near the mouth of the river Sarnus (Sarno) made it a beautiful ‘resort’ town that prospered by virtue of the great number of tourists that it attracted and due to the trade opportunities, it offered. By the eighth century BCE, the influence of the Greeks was pronounced and by the following century the Etruscans invaded and settled in Pompeii. By the fifth century BCE King Hieron I of Syracuse conquered Pompeii and neighboring towns as well. Another century later, the entire region of Campania became a part of the Roman confederation. The assimilation of Pompeii into the Roman Empire was not complete, though, and Pompeii along with other Italian city-states launched a revolt against Rome in around 89 BCE. The revolt was quashed and Pompeii became a colony of Rome after the ensuing war.
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius was not without warning. In 63 CE, a major earthquake struck the region and many parts of Campania were affected. The belief that Pompeii was indestructible, however, continued to attract people. On August 24, 79 CE, Vesuvius erupted shooting up columns of volcanic gas, ashes, and pumice. Those who had read the warning signs a day before had left but over 11,000 people remained in Pompeii only to be killed by the heat and choked by the gases. The eruption that destroyed Pompeii, however, preserved in its ruins, near-perfect condition to be discovered nearly 17 centuries later (excavation worked in Pompeii began in 1748).
DIRECTIONS
SET UP CAMP IN POMPEII + PROTECT THE PROFESSOR. Professor Yun has been the victim of several threats regarding his recent discoveries. Pantheon has sent it’s finest agents to protect both the professor and his crew while safeguarding artifacts and returning them to their rightful home.
COLLECT AND PACK ARTIFACTS writers are asked to come up with four major artifacts. these can be real or made of fiction with correct research. you may post about the articles in code.mission02. make sure to include the discovery of artifacts match with the history of pompeii.
EXPLORE A FOUND TOMB NEAR SITE it’s a difficult site to witness since the recent incident with hathaway. agents are given the difficult task of returning to a place that reminds them of the past.
The history of Pantheon has always been noted as a myth rather than a truth. The saints of history have gathered a reign of righteousness and fear. It was once reported to a mafia boss as a “government owned” , “a weaponized do-good organization in the underworld of crime” and most importantly “the thieves with a moral compass” such a group would stir the inner conflicts of any organization. Pantheon has always managed to keep its origin under tight security to prevent it’s end. The mysterious tale of the agents who seemingly appeared out of nowhere and the money that continues to fund them.
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