Editing Queen's Ransom

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{{Quote|Follow [[Skolas]] into [[Vex]] territory to aid in his capture for the [[Mara Sov|Queen]].|Mission description}}
{{Level infobox
|prev= [[Wolves' Gambit]]
|next= [[The Coming War]]
|game= ''[[House of Wolves]]'' expansion
|name= Queen's Ransom
|races=[[Fallen]]<br>[[Vex]]
|factions=[[House of Wolves]]<br>[[House of Winter]]<br>[[Hezen Protective]]
|image= [[File:Grimoire Queen's Gambit.jpg|300px]]
|player= 1 - 3
|date=
|place= [[Ishtar Sink]], [[Venus]]
|objective= 
}}
'''Queen's Ransom''' is a [[story mission]] in ''[[House of Wolves (expansion)|House of Wolves]]'' that takes place in [[Ishtar Sink]], [[Venus]].

==Objectives==
*Storm the Vex Citadel
*Eliminate the Fallen
*Override the Lift Controls
*Cross the Chasm
*Find Skolas, Kell of Kells
*Capture Skolas, Kell of Kells 

==Transcript==
'''{Loading Screen}'''

*'''[[Petra Venj|PETRA]]''': [[Guardian]], new orders from the [[Mara Sov|Queen]]. She wants [[Skolas, Kell of Kells|Skolas]] captured alive. I live to serve, of course. Just makes things a little harder, that's all. You'll be the tip of the spear. Get down there, find him and pin him. I'll be nearby with a capture team of [[Prince Uldren]]'s [[Crow|Crows]].

'''{Gameplay}'''

*'''PETRA''': The team and I just set down in a canyon a few kilometers from the Citadel. When you find him, we'll be ready.

''The fireteam sets off along the path towards the [[Citadel]].''

*'''PETRA''': So, he tried to conquer the other [[:Category:Fallen houses|Fallen Houses]] and failed. Maybe now it's about the weapons? Outfitting the [[House of Wolves|Wolves]] with [[Vex]] instruments of war?

*'''[[Variks, the Loyal|VARIKS]]''': If Skolas thinks he is [[Kell of Kells|Kell]] of prophecy, then weapons could turn the tale.

''The [[fireteam]] reaches the Citadel.''

*'''PETRA''': Whatever he's up to, I've got a bearing on that signal. Top of the tower. Better start climbing, Guardian.

''The fireteam fights through some hallways and up a flight of stairs. They enter a large room open to the sky, with a tall lift protected by a shield. Vex and Fallen are fighting intensely.''

*'''PETRA''': Hmm. Strong gravity distortion at your location.

''The fireteam dispatches all enemy forces and overrides the lift's shields. They enter the lift.''

*'''VARIKS''': I was [[House of Judgment|House Judgment]] scribe. I stood with Skolas for much of [[Reef Wars]]. Now, I stand with you in Judgment of Wolf Kell. That feels...right somehow.

''The lift deposits the fireteam at the top of the Citadel. There is a massive chasm between them and the next area. Small platforms flicker in and out of view across the void. [[Skolas's Ketch]] can be seen in the distance.''

*'''PETRA''': Skolas's Ketch! This is it, Guardian.

''The fireteam begins to cross the chasm using the warping platforms.''

*'''PETRA''': The Vex tech here matches a signature from the [[Vault of Glass (location)|Vault of Glass]]. These machines fade in and out of our timeline. Watch your step.

''The fireteam continues the unstable platform hopping.''

*'''PETRA''': You're getting close. The Crows and I are inbound.

''The fireteam reaches the final area. Suddenly, numerous transfer gates open, and hordes of Fallen teleport in as if they were Vex.''

*'''PETRA''': What? Guardian, there are dozens of new Wolf signatures, and the number keeps growing. It's the Vex tech!

*'''PETRA''': Skolas! He's pulling the entire House of Wolves through time!

''The fireteam fights their way to a clearing with a large gate guarded by two [[Wolf High Servitors]]. Skolas, Kell of Kells appears through it and roars something in Fallen speech.''

*'''VARIKS''': He just said, "I stole the gift of Freedom. Secrets of time and space. House of Wolves will stand forever."

*'''PETRA''': He has no where left to run! Take him down!

''The Guardian defeats Skolas, who collapses to the ground, alive but weak. A [[Vestian Outpost|Vestian]] ship arrives and surrounds him in a containment field.''

*'''PETRA''': The House of Wolves is broken! Stand by for a transmission.

*'''QUEEN''': This is Mara Sov, Queen of the [[Awoken]]. Guardian, when you first came in search of the [[Black Garden]], I thought of you as just another [[Mote of Light]], too far from its [[Traveler]]. I see now that I was wrong. Accept my thanks, and the promise of a fitting reward. Petra, bring Skolas to me!

*'''PETRA''': Capture confirmed. I almost feel sorry for Skolas here. Conversations with the Queen can be...harsh. Anyway, I'll meet you back at the [[Reef]] with your reward.

'''Mission Ends.'''

==Enemies==
;[[Fallen]] - [[House of Wolves]] and [[House of Winter]]
*[[Dreg]]
*[[Vandal]]
*[[Captain]]
**Reaver Captain
*[[Shank]]
*[[Servitor]]
**[[Wolf High Servitor]]

;[[Vex]] - [[Hezen Protective]]
*[[Goblin]]
*[[Hobgoblin]]
*[[Minotaur]]

===Bosses===
*[[Vechron, Spire Lord]]
*[[Skolas, Kell of Kells]]

==Gallery==
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==References==
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{{Story missions|HOW}}

[[Category:Story missions]]