Operation: Diocles

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Operation: Diocles
Game:	Season of the Seraph
Player(s):	1-3
Location:	Nkechi's Cut, Twilight Gap, Earth
Enemy faction(s):	Xivu Arath's Horde
Hostile race(s):	Hive
Objective(s):	Infiltrate the Seraph Launch Facility and secure the launch codes.
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"Gain access to the facility, and secure the launch codes"

— Clovis Bray AI

Operation: Diocles is the third mission of Season of the Seraph. The Guardian returns to the Seraph Launch Facility to secure the launch codes they'll need to reach Seraph Station. This mission is repeated twice during the course of the season, as part of the Quest to complete the Revision Zero Exotic weapon, though no dialogue plays in this cases.

Objectives

"And my vanquisher will read that book, seeking the weapon, and they will come to understand me, where I have been and where I was going."The following is a verbatim transcription of an official document for archival reasons. As the original content is transcribed word-for-word, any possible discrepancies and/or errors are included.

• Infiltrate the Launch Control Facility
• Reach the Launch Control Room
• Clear the Hive
• Destroy the Hive Crystals to remove the Wizards' shield
• Clear the Hive
• Download the Launch Codes

Transcript

"And my vanquisher will read that book, seeking the weapon, and they will come to understand me, where I have been and where I was going."The following is a verbatim transcription of an official document for archival reasons. As the original content is transcribed word-for-word, any possible discrepancies and/or errors are included.

{Mission begins}

Clovis Bray AI: I've re-routed power to the launch security systems; we're clear to commence today's operation. Gain access to the facility and secure the launch codes.

Ana Bray: One snag. Looks like the Hive have sealed the bunker entrance we used last time. Head to the launch facility roof. We should be able to make an entrance up there.

The Guardian infiltrates the launch control facility.

Ana Bray: That vent connects to the bunker. Blast it off, and head in.

The Guardian enters the sublevels and defeats a Crystalsinger Wizard.

Ana Bray: I remember Eris saying something about Hive using crystals to maintain their barriers. Take them out.

The Guardian destroys the crystals.

Clovis Bray AI: Crystals, rituals… [scoffs] This is absurd. That's obviously an emitted Casimir field with—

Ana Bray: I muted grandpa. You're welcome.

The Guardian defeats several more Crystalsingers and enters the command room.

Clovis Bray AI: How long have I been on mute?

Ana Bray: [chuckles] Clear that command room, Guardian.

The Guardian defeats Ir Nithra, Scourge of the Ammonite, and Ir Hanal, Scourge of the Dakaua.

Clovis Bray AI: Security network is operational. I detect no changes to the underlying system architecture. I've secured the launch authorization codes, but it appears they are encrypted. Hm! This encryption method is… superb. I, ah… will need time to fully decrypt them. Any launch will need to wait.

Ana Bray: Got it. In the meantime, I'll ping some of the old decommissioned bunkers here to cover our tracks… Because I just got word that there's a Ketch inbound. We don't want to still be here when it lands.

{Mission end}

Enemies

Hive - Xivu Arath's Horde

• Thrall
  • Revenant Thrall
• Cursed Thrall
  • Revenant Cursed Thrall
• Acolyte
  • Revenant Acolyte
• Knight
• Wizard
  • Revenant Wizard
  • Crystalsinger Wizard
• Shrieker
  • Revenant Shrieker
  • Warden of Xivu Arath

Bosses

• Ir Hanal, Scourge of the Dakaua
• Ir Nithra, Scourge of the Ammonite

Trivia

• The objectives for this mission are written differently than in most other activities, using a different font and without a subdescription.

Appearance

• Destiny 2: Season of the Seraph (First appearance)