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''Intro Video 1''

Short intro (text on black screen read by an emotional male voice), which is giving a rather abstract narration of people moving through the danger-ridden worlds. Who are they and where do they come from � is so far a mystery. No special terms are being i

''Intro Video 2''

Scourge Attacks and Power Dome Operation (a group of robo-soldiers is repulsing waves of Scourge attacks on one of the sponge-worlds; a power dome is protecting the people in the city from the second wave of flying creeps). The voice continues to tell abo

'''Mission 00:'''

The text is presented by the Terminal � an all-time character of all briefings, who introduces himself to the player as Legate candidate, chief of one of the Frames - huge mobile cities traveling between the worlds. The Terminal then specifies the first s

Terminal1:

Exodus Terminal:
The Cluster Frame Genetic Committee confirms that Prototype No. 39/12 is prepared for Legate testing. Legate! Hear the voice of the Spirit Council, the wise and sacred keepers of the Cluster Frame.

Terminal2:

Our great city must continue its journey under your guidance.

Terminal3:

You alone command the Frame. Your very destiny is to abide by the will of the Spirits and lead our Frame to safety. The Spirit Council's wishes are transmitted through me. Terminals have been created in each Frame to council and assist you, Legate.

Terminal4:

The world we currently reside in is unstable.

Terminal5:

Your first mission is simple. Pilot the Frame safely through a dimensional Portal. To accomplish this you need to build Energy Cores on the terra-formed surface in order to channel power to the Frame�s anti-gravity units. This is the first and most important skill you must master.

Terminal6:

Act quickly Legate. Time is short!

Terminal8:

Look at the Scheme of Worlds. The Exodus Frames are moving through the Universe from one world to another, building portals on each world to create a unified chain. Our Frame just moved to the next world in the chain through an Omega Portal.

Terminal7:

Exodus Terminal:
Not bad, Legate, although your actions may not have been optimum.

Player Frame moves from one world to another, as the mission is successfully accomplished. Follows an explanation saying that moving between the worlds is possible only through the portals.

'''Mission 01:'''

The camera is rotating around the world, to which the Exodus-A Frame has moved. Short introductions on the political structure of a Frame, the Spirit Council and the explanation of their managing role. Follows the description of the Scourge and the object

Terminal1:

Exodus Terminal:
Legate of Cluster, the time has come for you to protect our Frame from the Scourge.

Terminal2:

Some believe that the Scourge is created from our own thoughts and fears due to their nightmarish appearance. Their form encompasses many different creatures that rise from the ground itself. We believe the Scourge is some kind of protective mechanism and that our presence alone gives them sustenance. What we do know of the Scourge is that they await us on virtually every world and will stop at nothing to destroy us. We must escape this world at the earliest opportunity.

Terminal3:

Long ago, the Spirit Council gave us the Perimeter, a protective field, which can defend us from the Scourge. Now it is time you learned to use it.

Terminal4:

We need you to protect us while the Frame recharges its navigation Spiral. This device is essential for inter-dimensional travel between worlds. The Frame must be �installed� onto the world�s surface and connected to Energy Cores for the Spiral to charge.

Terminal5:

Good luck Legate!

Terminal6:

Exodus Terminal:
Congratulations. The Spirit Council has confirmed your authority as Legate. You are the twelfth in the Cluster Legate dynasty. Henceforth, you will continue the Exodus. As Legate, you must understand the History of our people.

Terminal7:

The archive tells us that there were three worlds created by the Ancient Spirits. The Spirits also created man, in their image, to live upon these worlds. A prophecy in the archive states that humans will carve a path through Chaos and achieve salvation.

Terminal8:

Long ago, humans and Spirits began building vast moving machine-cities called Frames on the three Root Worlds. These Frames were given the mission of discovering new worlds that could sustain life. Each Frame was home to over a hundred thousand people and a hundred Spirits.

Terminal9:

At first, three Frames were created: Zodiac, Pioneer, and Freeborn. They were the first to venture into the unknown and discovered the first three worlds of the Chain.

Terminal10:

Their example was followed by the three Frames of the second wave: Router, Wayfarer, and Existor.

Terminal11:

The Last to leave the Root Worlds were Ark-9, Organ and your native Cluster. Once deserted, the Root worlds began sinking into Oblivion. There was no going back� the Exodus had begun.

Terminal12:

By the time you were born, Legate, the Chain totalled over a hundred worlds, all interconnected with permanent and secure Corridors.

The player is told that he has been accounted worthy of the rank of a Legate and that he now has to familiarize himself with the prehistory of the development of the Chain, so as to better understand the laws of Exodus progression and its purposes.

The picture shows only three Root Worlds on which all nine Frames were built. Then the years start running forward with increasing speed and the player watches the gradual development of the Chain up to the moment of the next mission, that is over several

'''Mission 02:'''

The camera rotates around the world where the next mission will be taking place. The essence of what has happened is explained: the Frame that is coming ahead of us, has left a new invention in this world (namely the Collectors) and it is necessary to cap

Terminal1:

Exodus Terminal:
Legate, we have arrived at a world previously documented by Pioneer. In its last communication, Pioneer announced the invention of Energy Collectors, structures that can store additional energy outside of a Frame.

Terminal2:

Our reconnaissance of the world has detected several instances of these collectors. The presence of our Frame has awoken the Scourge, Legate. The Collectors are in grave danger. Your mission is to capture them before they are lost.

Terminal3:

Make haste! This valuable technology must be saved and transferred to other Frames for the good of all. You are authorized to use remotely controlled combat robots to keep the Scourge under control.

Terminal4:

There has been no news from Pioneer over many cycles. This could be our last chance to take advantage of their significant discovery.

Terminal5:

Exodus Terminal:
There is still no news of Frame Pioneer�s fate.
The future is veiled, even from the Spirits.

History in development a few years ahead. With the main stress put on the fact that there has not been any news from one of the Frames for a really long time now.

'''Mission 03:'''

The Chain development history arrives at the next mission. At this time the Spirit Council declares the Exodus� higher cause to the Legate-player � that is reaching the Big World. The Legate is now entrusted with a new powerful survival instrument � nano-

Spirit1:

Spirit Councillor:
Legate, this Frame represents the Core of the Exodus. Your people enjoy peace and tranquility.

Spirit2:

We bestow on you the burden of our knowledge. The mission of the Exodus, long forgotten by the people, is to reach the World at the end of the great chain. This World knows no Scourge, its fertile plains are lit by a bright sun.

Spirit3:

The people will be rewarded for their suffering. Follow our instructions and we will reach this World and prosper.

Spirit4:

The Scourge is manifesting in increasing numbers. The path ahead is beset with danger. From this time onward you are granted use of a sacred technology � combat robot transformations. Used wisely they are a mighty power for you to wield.

Terminal5:

Exodus Terminal:
�Legate, we have an emergency situation! We are under attack from the Scourge. You must take action!

Terminal6:

Exodus Terminal:
Legate, the people have faith in you, and the wise directives from the Spirits. This faith will suffice to defy any enemy. I will send a communication to the other Frames informing them of our progress. Continue your mission�

History in development a few years ahead. It now becomes clear that yet another Frame is missing.

Video:

Sending off a Herald (Crash of the Herald that is carrying a Testament to the other Frames into Chaos; his physical death). The voice behind the scenes explains the main principle of inter-Frame communication through sending Heralds to each other. Heralds

'''Mission 04:'''

The history of Chain development arrives at the next mission. The player is now tasked with establishing a new link. He is also warned about intense Scourge activity and its relation to the Frame population. A short description of the social structure of

Terminal1:

Exodus Terminal:
Legate of Cluster, your mission is to complete construction of an Omega-portal in order to open a corridor to the next world in the Chain. The Spirit council has provided you with stationary laser weapons to aid you in your fight against the Scourge.

Terminal3:

Exodus Terminal:
Excellent work, Legate! Your skills have improved. However, The Spirit council is concerned about the people of Frame Zodiac�s state of mind. Recent communications have been distressing. Their anxiety must be controlled or they may condemn us all. An uprising could destroy the Exodus!

A positive appraisal of the Legate�s skills. A hint to the fact that his actions are similar to those of other Legates (a pad for the future announcement of the concept of a Nomad moving through the Frames). History in development a few years ahead.

'''Mission 05:'''

Frame jumps onto an unknown world. Follows an explanation of the high importance of Alpha-expeditions and the special responsibility of a Legate, whose only mistake may lead to the eternal downfall of a Frame. If the Alpha-portal is not built no one will

Terminal1:

Exodus Terminal:
Legate of ARK-9! In our last jump we have moved ahead of the other Frames. This is a most dangerous time for our Frame. This world is not yet connected to the Chain. It is unexplored and unknown.

Terminal2:

To link the new world to the Chain and continue the Exodus, you must first build an Alpha-portal. The Alpha connects this world to the previous world and allows us to send communications to other Frames. The Alpha Portal must be constructed before you can build an Omega portal to move forward in the same direction as the other Frames. These are the physical laws of trans-dimensional travel.

Terminal3:

Unfortunately there is only ever one suitable place on a world to build an Alpha-portal. You must build Energy Cores at the co-ordinates designated by the Spirit Council to reveal the optimum construction site.

Terminal4:

We have made advancements in ballistics and technology. You may now upgrade your rocket lab. Soon we will also have upgrades for our anti-gravity lab. The rocket lab upgrade will provide you with a new flying unit and the rocket turret. The Ceptor and the rocket turret are excellent defenses against airborne Scourge.

Terminal5:

We are absolutely alone, until the portal is complete. Everything depends on your actions.

Testament1:

Communication:
Exodus, hear the Testament of the newly formed Harkback! After much debate we have justly executed the criminals responsible for hundreds of cycles of human suffering. The Spirits.

Testament2:

We the Harkback have restored our sight and we intend to take Zodiac back to the Root Worlds. We will discover the truth. On the Root Worlds we will uncover the secrets of our origin. We do not credit the Spirits� deceit.

Testament3:

We call upon the Frames of the Exodus to join us or stay out of our way. We will fight anyone who would oppose us. Nothing can stop our mission for truth.

Video:

Spirit Sarcophagus (the encapsulated body of a Spirit is floating through the capillaries of the Alpha-portal). The voice explains the exclusive role of the spirits in Sponge exploration.

'''Mission 06:'''

History in development up to the very moment when one of the advance Frames sent out its notorious Testament informing the universe of their decision to execution their Spirits and return back to one of the Root Worlds to find out where the Exodus comes f

Terminal1:

Harkback Terminal:
A Legate�s greatest duty and destiny is to guard the people of the Frame. We offer you this chance to serve the people, and not the malevolent Spirits.

Terminal2:

Our Frame Zodiac has jumped back to a world currently occupied by Frame Router. As of yet we have received no communication from them. Considering the circumstances it is impossible to predict Router�s reaction to our presence.

Terminal3:

Our reconnaissance of the world has also detected a number of unusual structures. Router appears to be investigating these structures and utilizing them to develop new technologies.

Terminal4:

Act as appropriate.

Terminal5:

Harkback Terminal:
Legate, the Harkback is greatly impressed with your grasp of command as well as your devotion to the people.

Terminal6:

We must thoroughly examine the captured weaponry and the new lab. By all appearances the weaponry is not designed for fighting Scourge�

Contemplations of the strange bombing experiments held by the other Frame. History in development several years ahead.

'''Mission 07:'''

History in development up to the time of the current mission. Main stress on the third missing Frame.

Terminal1:

Exodus Terminal:
We have unfortunate news for you, Legate. Frame Wayfarer is missing. The Spirits of Cluster are resolute that no more will be heard from them. This is a great loss, but the Exodus must go on.

Terminal2:

Legate, your mission is to stop Zodiac from moving through the Alpha-portal. You must foil this attempt by the Harkback to move back down the Chain. The Spirits hope that your resolve will strike sense back into these renegades.

Terminal3:

Our intelligence division has managed to acquire new laser technology from the Harkback. We have also developed a sub-terrain lab using our experience with deep Core drilling. All labs are fully upgradeable to level 2.

Terminal4:

Remember, do not harm their Frame. They must be offered salvation.
Stop Zodiac from passing through the Alpha portal.

Terminal5:

Complete your mission Legate.

Testament1:

Communication of Exodus Terminal:
Residents of Zodiac, hear the words of the Spirits. The Exodus is your only salvation!

Testament2:

This journey you have undertaken back to the Root worlds will lead to your destruction. There is nothing left at the beginning of the Chain but chaos and death.

Testament3:

Brothers! The Scourge has darkened your minds, but your salvation is still at hand. Confess your sins and return to the ideology of the Exodus.

The Spirit Council sends a Testament to the Abjurer Frame, imploring them to return to the ideas of Exodus. With that the Spirits promise to disclose the secret of how Exodus had started in the first place, admitting that they do know the history of the R

'''Mission 08:'''

Several years go by. The remaining Frame of the first wave announces that their citizens too do not believe the still silent Spirits any longer and that they have no intention of risking their lives any further. They join the Harkbackhood and start on the

Terminal1:

Harkback Terminal:
Legate of Freeborn, our decision to join the Harkback was justified, however our return journey to the Root Worlds has forced us to cross paths with another Frame. I trust you are prepared for this trial. They will undoubtedly oppose our decision to move back down the Chain.

Terminal2:

Your mission is to leave this world through the Omega-portal. Beware! The Legates of the Exodus are skilled and under the control of cunning Spirits.

Terminal3:

The Exodus are well entrenched on this world Legate. We fear they may attempt to capture our Frame and subjugate the people to the will of the Spirits. We should prevent them from capturing the Portal and leave this world as soon as our Spiral is charged. Do not attempt to engage their Frame, so we may begin our journey to the roots worlds in ernest.

Terminal4:

Take us home Legate.

Terminal5:

Harkback Terminal:
Freeborn�s Science Committee has performed an aggressive scan of the Spirits from our former ruling Council. The scanning procedure proved fatal for the Spirits, but we learned much. We now know for certain that the Root worlds have not perished. This confirms the deceit of the Spirits.

Terminal6:

A scan-matrix with a fragment of ancient memory will be displayed on your command console. The Spirit is initiating an unknown type of portal. The world is like none we have ever encountered.

The Harkbackhood succeed in overcoming the Exodus attempts to stop them on their way. Scanning the brains of the Spirits (who died in the process) gives a lot of food for thought.

Video:

Opening the first Corridor (demonstration of how a Spirit activates the first Ring Corridor from the Earth and sending the first expedition there). The voice behind the scenes comments on the situation from the Harkbackhood viewpoint, paying special atten

'''Mission 09:'''

Several years of development within the Chain. The Frame, that has already been noticed in bombing experiments, no crosses the way of the Harkbackhood to the Root Worlds.

Terminal1:

Harkback Terminal:
Legate, the Truth Committee of Freeborn rates the current situation as hazardous. Frame Router has emerged blocking our path. Our ideological brothers of Frame Zodiac dealt with this Frame recently. Their meeting was not peaceful.

Terminal2:

At that time Router appeared to be conducting research into new weaponry.

Terminal3:

The Committee deems Router an enemy. Your mission is to pass from this world via the Alpha-portal currently hovering above Router�s base. Use all of your skills to achieve this goal.

Terminal4:

A recent breakthrough by the Science Committee has enabled us to upgrade our bomb lab to level 3. This will give you the powerful Howitzer guns captured by Frame Zodiac.

Terminal5:

It may be wise to capture some of Routers Energy Cores. To do this you must destroy an Energy Core in their network, which will cause the other Cores in the chain to power down. Then connect your network to the Cores to capture them.

Terminal6:

Once again Legate, do not waste time in engaging the enemy Frame.

Testament1:

Communication:
Hear me children of the Chain! Your new Emperor orders you to cease inter-dimensional travel and await the glorious arrival of Router!

Testament2:

I order the factions Exodus and Harkback to lay down their weapons. The faith of the Exodus is but a tool the Spirits use to control us. The Root Worlds of the Harkback are a myth. The worlds of the Chain are to be conquered and colonized. The Scourge is merely an obstacle to overcome. Swear allegiance to the Emperor and be freed. Refuse and be annihilated.

Terminal7:

Good Luck, Legate!

Fore0:

Several years of development within the Chain. The Imperial Frame finds itself in a world with another active Frame of the second wave. The Frame intends to capture it and thus expand the Empire. Description of capturing mechanism which will be applied fo

The opponent Frame proclaims itself an Emperor. It refuses both the Exodus and the Harkbackhood ideas. They trust no one and intend to put all Frames in order with force, forming the Empire of the Chain. They need no Big World whatsoever.

'''Mission 10:'''

Emperor1:

Emperor:
Legate, you have been designed to be an ideal servant. Others in this Frame will need to be modified to reflect your abilities.

Emperor2:

I bestow upon you the greatest accolade, to serve me. The time has come for the Law of the Empire to be enforced. Your mission is to capture Existor, its composition is nearly identical to Router�s, and this will allow rapid integration.

Emperor3:

To capture the Frame you must isolate it from it�s own energy network. Then simply connect it to our own. To accomplish this task I�ve entrusted you with what will surely be our instrument of victory, the Empire Lab.

Emperor4:

This lab will provide you with new technology, the Leech. This new unit will allow you to drain energy from the enemies stockpile. Without energy the enemy will be unable to raise their Perimeter.

Emperor5:

The Empire needs to conquer. The Empire needs to expand. Assure our victory.

Emperor6:

Emperor:
You have proven an effective executor of the Law, Legate. Existor is mine and its people shall now serve me. Those refusing to swear allegiance shall be cast out and become food for the Scourge.

Emperor7:

To carry out the letter of the Law the Empire requires access to all of the worlds in the Chain. Previously, the only way to locate Alpha portal construction sites was with the aid of the Spirits. Our scientists have been working diligently on the Spirits; soon they will no longer be necessary!

Message informing that the population of the captured Frame has been replaced, and that the experiments on building mechanical Spirits, who will replace the old ones, have begun.

'''Mission 11:'''

Several years of development within the Chain. The Empire is actively pursuing other Frames, splitting into two groups: one Frame goes after the Exodus who continue to expand the Chain, the other one tries to capture the Harkbackhood en route back to the

Terminal1:

Empire Terminal:
Legate, you have proven an able servant of the Emperor. Integration of your Frame Existor into the Empire is now complete.

Terminal2:

Until now the Frames of the Exodus and the Harkback have been fortunate to escape judgment, but the time of the Law has come and Existor is its vessel. I hereby command you to capture Frame Cluster, they must swear allegiance to the Empire!

Terminal3:

We can now create troops that will be virtually invisible to the enemy, and devastating underground weaponry that will crumble and destroy their structures. The new Piercer torpedo will easily disengage the enemy�s Frame, you will be able to trap and crush them.

Terminal4:

Empire Terminal:
Under the threat of destruction, the insidious Spirits of Frame Cluster appear to have fabricated the communication we received during battle. It is unclear how they were able to create such a convincing forgery. The technicians responsible for allowing this breach in security will be disposed of and more diligent subjects will be found to replace them.

Terminal5:

The Emperor is outraged. The escape of Frame Cluster is a massive setback for the Empire. It will be a long time before an opportunity of this magnitude will present itself again.

History in development several; years after the above happenings.

'''Mission 12:'''

The Exodus continue on their Alpha-expeditions to the unknown.

ForeVideo:

Jump onto a new world (view of the internals of the Frame with the Spiral � a mechanism facilitating inter-world traveling with the help of Spirits). The Voice behind the scenes explains what the Spiral is and how inter0world jumps are made. Follows an ex

Terminal1:

Exodus Terminal:
Legate, we have arrived on an extremely unstable world!

Terminal2:

The Spirit Council is profoundly concerned. It appears the fabric of this Universe is reacting to the escalating conflict. The actions of the Empire and Harkback may well tear the Chain apart.

Terminal3:

You must lead Ark-9 on an Alpha-expedition as soon as possible. Intense Scourge activity is expected, I have detected a number of nests on the surface. I recommend using our new Splitter units against the nests.

Terminal4:

This world is tearing itself apart. You know what to do!

Terminal5:

Exodus Terminal:
The Spirits bless and Praise you Legate! Though the world we left behind is all but destroyed, the Exodus is one step closer to Salvation.

Description of the current layout of the Frames within the Chain.

'''Mission 13:'''

Through the portal that was built in the previous mission the second Imperial Frame catches up with the Exodus and gets ready t capture them.

Terminal1:

Exodus Terminal:
Legate, Ark-9 is in a desperate situation. The Empire�s Existor overtook us after the Alpha-expedition. The Spirit Council is paralyzed by fear. This time there may be no escape.

Terminal2:

The Emperor is obsessed with the idea of �cybernetic enhancement.� He believes he can negate the Scourge by oppressing the thoughts of his people. The Spirits grieve for those who have been mutilated to serve the Emperor�s twisted schemes.

Terminal3:

Your mission is to build an Omega Portal as quickly as possible and use it as a means of escape. This is our only chance of saving the people of Ark-9 from the malevolent Empire.

Terminal4:

Do not attack the enemy Frame; we must leave as quickly as possible. May the Spirits guide you Legate.

Terminal5:

Exodus Terminal:
Ark-9 has escaped. You have saved us once again Legate. The Spirit Council does not wish to rush construction of an Alpha Portal on the next world, as the Emperor�s Existor will be unable to reach us for sometime. The Spirit Council grants you a period of well-deserved rest.

The runaway Exodus Frame manages to send out a Testament to the Harkbackhood just before the leap.

Video:

Soul-catcher gets the Herald�s soul (several catcher-girls are waiting for a Testament above the Chaos and catch it). The voice describe the procedure of catching the Testaments.

'''Mission 14:'''

History in development a few years ahead. In one of the worlds the Empire catches up with the Harkbackhood. Information telling that with each passing year the population of the Imperial Frames is being terrorized more and more, being turned into zombies

Terminal1:

Harkback Terminal:
The Empire has intercepted us, Legate. The Truth Committee of Freeborn fears for our chances against the Empire�s Router. The danger represented by the Scourge cannot compare to the destructive abilities of the Empire. We are so close to our goal, we have to evade them and leave this world as soon as possible. Charge the Spiral and lead Freeborn through the Alpha-portal.

Terminal2:

Harkback Terminal:
Legate, we have intercepted a communication sent from the Emperors Frame Router to Existor�

Testament1:

Communication of Emperor:
Our experiments with the Spirits have borne fruit. The Harkback myth of the Root Worlds is true. The Root Worlds lead to a new world in a new universe. This world has a name, Earth. It must be claimed for the Empire.

History in development a few years ahead. All of a sudden an Imperial Frame stops the chase but nobody knows what is it that it is busy with. At a certain point of time this Frame sends out a Testament telling about their experiments over the Spirits. It

'''Mission 15:'''

Years pass and the second Imperial Frame finally sees the Corridor to the world where the Exodus have escaped. It rushes there sure that this time the Exodus will not make it through.

Terminal2:

There they will stand before the judgment of the Emperor.
Be warned Legate, I am detecting intense volcanic activity beneath the surface.
Onward through the portal!

Once again the Exodus slip through the claws of the Empire. The latter send out a new threatening Testament, that reaches the Frame of the Harkbackhood. Introduction of the notion of a Nomad that travels from Frame to Frame, carrying Testaments and exists


'''Mission 16:'''

The situation development within the Chain up until the moments when one of the Harkbackhood Frames reaches what judging by the Chain Map appears to be a Root World. Over that time the Harkbackhood have managed to remember more about their fatherland � th

Terminal1:

Harkback Terminal:
We have reached a Root World under your guidance, Legate! The mystery of our origin is about to be solved. The Science Committee is confident that this �Earth� the Emperor speaks of will hold the answers that we are looking for.

Terminal2:

The other Frames scattered along the chain will not share in our triumph! We are leaving this place forever. Earth awaits us.

Terminal3:

The Alpha portal appears to be guarded by a Scourge nest. We need to destroy the nest before we can use the Portal.

Terminal4:

Lead us to Earth Legate!

Terminal5:

Harkback Terminal:
The way to Earth is still not open to us Legate. The Portal leading there is not active and without Spirits it cannot be restored. We must venture back into the Chain to capture Spirits.

In order to survive in this world the Harkbackhood had to change a lot, they will never be the same again. Their Alliance with the Scourge has initiated irreversible mutations. Amidst the debris of what once was a Frame-dock they find a video-record.

Video:

Start of the Exodus (A huge installation with a city inside, apparently a Frame, starts from a Sponge world into the Portal). The voice behind the scenes solemnly announces the beginning of the Exodus.

'''Mission 17:'''

Several years go by, and the Frame of the Harkbackhood again start moving forward down the Chain. It becomes clear that they still stick to their goal to go back to Earth, but to do that they need alive Spirits. They send out a Testament in which they tel

Terminal2:

We have encountered an unidentified enemy on this world. It is smaller than a Frame and appears to be fully automated. The influence of the Empire appears to be spreading.

Terminal3:

This must not halt our mission. Eliminate the enemy�s base; destroy this sub-Frame. Use the Scourge if necessary.

Terminal4:

Harkback Terminal:
We must immediately transfer the Scourge control technology to our brothers of Frame Freeborn. Their mission to capture Spirits has failed. Their chances of capturing Spirits using the Scourge will be greatly increased.

The Harkbackhood are somewhat frightened by their own ability to use the Scourge and the resulting effect. In the meantime another Harkbackhood Frame spends several years in the attempts to extract alive Spirits out of the Alpha-Portal, but to no avail. T

'''Mission 18:'''

The Imperial Frame manages to decode part of the Testament sent by the main Harlbackhood Frame and it then rushes to the world mentioned, intending to outrun the second Harkbackhood Frame, which is going after the same world. They encounter each other in

Terminal1:

Empire Terminal:
We have intercepted an inter-Frame communication from the Harkback. Zodiac has left valuable equipment for Freeborn�s use.

Terminal2:

The Harkback have just destroyed one of our Vice Frames. They are proving more resourceful than we had previously thought.

Terminal3:

The Emperor wishes to know what those reprobates have discovered. We must claim it for the Empire!

Terminal4:

The Emperor orders you to take the Omega-portal. Do not try to capture Freeborn, there is no time, it�s turn will come. It is of more importance to disrupt the Harkback�s plans. We must discover what it is they have found on the Root World.

Terminal5:

Empire Terminal:
The Emperor is satisfied with your actions, Legate.

Terminal6:

However, Router failed to discover any technologies left behind by the Harkbackhood. The Emperor is concerned.

The Imperial Frame outruns its opponent, but escapes death by the skin of its teeth in the next world, running into a Harkbackhood Frame and a Scourge Trap. It manages to retreat.

'''Mission 19:'''

Several years pass and over the period the Nomad moves to the Exodus Frame, which is forced to be breaking through a world occupied by the second Imperial Frame.

Terminal1:

Exodus Terminal:
After much deliberation the Sprit Council has reached a conclusion.
No longer shall the Exodus stand by while the Emperor twists and tortures his people. Existor must be freed from its torment. Split the enemy�s base apart and capture or destroy Existor and then we can resume the Exodus.


Video:

Corridor passage (scene inside the Frame, demonstrating the operation of the Spiral in the process of transfer from the already known worlds without the Spirits). The voice behind the scenes emphasizes that transfer between those worlds that are already c

'''Mission 20:'''

History in development several years ahead. Description of the current political situation. The Exodus make a very important discovery. In one of the worlds they run into a strange new object that does not look like anything else they have seen before. T

Terminal1:

Empire Terminal:
The loss of Existor has infuriated the Emperor. He has sworn vengeance on all of the other Frames. He is also deeply concerned that we have not received any communications from the Vice Frames recently.

Terminal2:

The Exodus is growing stronger, and the intentions of the Harkback are unclear.

Terminal3:

The Harkback Frame Freeborn is on this world with us. The Emperor demands its obliteration. Once this is done we must leave this world and intercept the Exodus� Frame Ark-9. Then Existor can be avenged.

Terminal4:

Geological activity has buried the Omega portal. The portal will need to be located and excavated.

Emperor5:

Emperor:
Farewell Freeborn!

Emperor6:

You have prevailed in the face of serious opposition Legate. Who could have predicted that these fools would make an ally of the Scourge? I commend your performance.

Emperor7:

The Law shall prevail. The Empire will eradicate the Scourge from the Chain of Worlds and crush the remnants of the Exodus and Harkback.

Terminal5:

Make an example of Freeborn Legate!

In the next world after the Nomad leaves the Imperial Frame, the Harkbackhood manage to take over their Frame for some time and capture the mechanical Spirit � the result of Imperial experiments with Spirit bodies. In order to check its operation they mak

'''Mission 21:'''

In the meantime the Harkbackhood Frame, which is making an intensive use of its Scourge Navigator, is approaching the Exodus in order to capture the real Spirits, since it has no trust in the Imperial mechanical analogue. The Imperial Frames are located c

Spirit1:

Legate, hear the Cluster Spirit Council.

Spirit2:

The Exodus is coming to an end. Those worthy are nearing Salvation.

Spirit3:

The Exodus built the Chain of Worlds and has been purified by it. Now that we have reached the end, the Chain must be dismantled. There is nothing left behind us but abomination. The Spirit Council is hopeful that the destruction of the Omega Portal on Pilloid will break the Chain.

Spirit4:

Legate, you must place the static bomb provided by the Spirits close to the Omega portal on this world and connect it to our energy network. Once this is done, you should have just enough time to leave this world through the mined portal. You must act decisively.

Spirit5:

Expect heightened Scourge activity. Use the Scum Heaters to subdue it.

Spirit6:

Purge your heart of fear and doubt, and let the blessing of the Spirits go with you!

Spirit7:

Spirit Councillor:
The malfunction of the portal was a significant setback for us Legate. Nonetheless we are now sure to face further trials before we reach the promise world. Fortunately the Omega portal must have survived the blast, as the Chain is still intact.

Spirit8:

We have plotted a new route for Cluster and have transmitted updated plans for the bomb to Ark-9. Hopefully Ark-9 will be able to disconnect the Chain without this malfunction and prevent the Harkback and Empire from intercepting us. We cannot discount the possibility that the transmission will be intercepted. However the Spirits cannot foresee a way in which the bomb technology can be used against us.

The Exodus Frame hardly manages to breakaway from the collapsing world, but misses the destination point and is now forced to waste time to go back.

'''Mission 22:'''

Several years pass. During that time the Exodus organize a temporary alliance with the Empire and share their secret of Omega-Portals demolition, resulting in the death of the worlds. The Empire equips several of its Vices with the said mechanism. The Nom

Terminal1:

Harkback Terminal:
Legate, this world presents us with a serious situation. An automated Vice Frame has constructed an Omega Bomb using the blueprints transmitted by the Exodus. We need to continue pursuit of the Exodus Frames if we are to capture live Spirits. However the Vice Frame is broadcasting a message declaring that it will initiate the count down and destroy the Omega-portal under its control if we attack. We must get through that Portal Legate!

Terminal2:

Remember Legate you have a very powerful ally in the Scourge. We have developed a new stationary weapon the Scourge Navigator which can generate waves of our minions from a place of your choosing.

Terminal3:

Harkback Terminal:
Legate, you have done the impossible. We can capture a live Spirit from the Exodus as soon as we make contact. Nobody can stop the Sons of Earth, we will return home!

Thus, the Harkbackhood make their way through the trap worlds keeping the Integrity of the Chain intact. However it becomes evident that something must have happened to the second Harkbackhood Frame. Apparently is was killed during the transfer between th

'''Mission 23:'''

Several years of Chain development. The current situation is that the Harkbackhood manage to cut off the way for the Exodus Frame en route to the Hole. The Nomad is on the Exodus side.

Spirit1:

Strife and purification has been our fate but now the most grievous trials have come. Our own people have been twisted and turned against us.

Spirit2:

Frame ZODIAC now stands in our way. We must prevail. We are the sons of the Exodus, chosen by the divine. We see the light and it guides our way.

Terminal3:

Exodus Terminal:
Legate, this is an order from Cluster� Spirit Council. Recharge the Spiral and seize the Omega-portal from the Harkback. The enemy is well prepared but you must break through the fortifications of Frame Zodiac.

Terminal4:

There will be no time to engage Zodiac so the enemy Frame must be spared. Teleport as soon as possible and let Ark-9�s efforts to destroy the Chain finish off the Harkback. May the power of the Spirits guide you!

Testament1:

Communication from Spirit Councillor:
Exodus has found salvation!

Testament2:

The prophecy has come true! We have reached our goal. Despite suffering at the hands of our enemies and being besieged on every side by the Scourge, we have successfully guided the Exodus. Salvation is here, we have found the portal which will deliver us to our new home.

History in development several years ahead. The first Exodus Frame neatly makes it to the world of the Hole. The Frame�s Spirit Council addresses everyone asking them to stop the war, since the Hole, in their opinion, is the portal to that very Big World

'''Mission 24:'''

The Harkbackhood in their turn claim that the Hole is an �alien� portal, that must be destroyed as soon as possible. In the meantime the second Exodus Frame completes an Alpha-expedition but does not find these Testaments. As soon as it successfully const

Terminal1:

Harkback Terminal:
Legate, luck has smiled upon us, we have encountered an Exodus Frame. Now is our chance to seize the Spirits we need to restore a portal to Earth. The retention of the Frame itself is irrelevant, our real goal is the Spirits contained within.

Terminal2:

Destroy the Exodus base, capture the Frame, and then we can extract what information we need from the Spirits. The task set before you is daunting. Be wary of the Scum wielding machines the Exodus are likely to use to defend themselves. Let nothing stand in our way, victory must be ours.

Testament1:

Ark-9 Citizen:
This is the last communication of Frame Ark-9.

Testament2:

The Harkback captured our Frame, executed the Legate and forcibly seized all of the Spirits on board. The Frame�s control terminal has been reprogrammed and despite our best efforts we cannot regain control. The Harkback have initiated a portal jump to an unexplored world.

Testament3:

Farewell brothers�

The Harkbackhood take away the Spirits from the downed Frame and those show them the scenes of what they claim to be the last days of the mythical Earth.

Video:

Struggle Against Scum-Invasion on the Earth (nano-transformations of the remote human operators in their struggle against the Psycho-Sphere reaction, which has started infiltrating onto the Earth in the area of the portals). The voice of the Spirits tells

'''Mission 25:'''

The Harkbackhood nonetheless doubt all of the materials provided by the Spirits. They come up with a version that the whole story has been made up, and that there is a way to the Earth (but it cannot be opened without the Spirits), and that the Hole leads

Spirit1:

Spirit Councillor:
Legate, by order of the Spirit Council we have initiated a series of jumps and arrived on the world occupied by Ark-9.

Spirit2:

Unfortunately, the great risks we have undertaken to save Ark-9 have led us into a trap. The Terminal of Ark-9 has been reprogrammed by Harkback and it's attempting to build an Omega-portal. If this happens before an Alpha portal is constructed, the chain reaction will cause both our Frames to be permanently stranded.

Spirit3:

If you manage to build an Alpha-portal before the Omega-portal is complete we will have a chance to link this world into the Chain and avoid captivity. Act quickly Legate, you have our full support.

Spirit4:

Spirit Councillor:
Legate, you are the saviour of the Exodus. The Spirits commend you. The Vortex to the promised world awaits us.

The true Exodus manage to build an Alpha-Portal, but right after it they get a Testament from one Imperial Frame to another saying that the Empire has decided to destroy the Hole. They rush to save the mysterious portal and leave the world, taking all of

'''Mission 26:'''

The Harkbackhood manage to make it to the Hole world a little ahead of the Empire. The Empire announces that it has prepared a super-weapon to destroy the Hole. The time of the final battle has come.

Testament1:

Communication of Emperor:
Hear me and tremble in fear!

Testament2:

This is the day of my retribution! The weapon to end this war is mine. Once and for all I will destroy the web of lies woven by the Spirits! Law and Empire shall prevail!

Testament3:

I will destroy the Vortex and repopulate the Chain of Worlds!

Spirit1:

Spirit Councillor:
Legate, we have travelled far and suffered greatly. Our purpose is sacred, only a fool such as the Emperor would stand in our way.

Spirit2:

Crush Router and the Emperor, for they wish to destroy our only chance of reaching Eden.

Spirit3:

This is our last battle. Lose it and our ancestors struggle was for nothing. Win and we will be rewarded with unending peace.

Spirit4:

Our fate, the fate of the Exodus, is in your hands now Legate.

Spirit5:

Spirit Councillor:
The Exodus is complete Legate, you are indeed our saviour�

The Imperial Frame has been seized and sent through the Hole. Up until the very end it is not clear what lurks on the other side of this alien portal. The second Imperial Frame lies low in one of the remote Chain worlds and keeps silent. The Exodus go bac

Final Video

Catcher-Herald Testament (A Herald encapsulated in the female body of the Catcher inside a Sponge-hologram transmits the Chain-world configuration as seen by the Frame that sent it). A semi-mechanic voice of the Emperor behind the scenes contemplates what

Formatting - Don Reba