- Throwing shit in Alchemists' pot: 2/6
- Making waves 2/6
- Tree huggers 1/6
- Intel gathered: robots send to Blaidd, Blood of Souk stored on Kraken's Eye, Hyperionite mining operations
- Data cube
Dervish and Luna embarked on a daring mission (Trail of Blood) to infiltrate one of the sprawling industrial complexes belonging to the Stellar Alchemists. Their objective was twofold: to gather vital information regarding the Alchemists' plans for the Blood of Souk and to secure any other valuable or compromising data that could aid their cause. As they cautiously moved through the complex, they remained hidden within a well-stocked warehouse, arming themselves with weapons to ensure they were prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.
Suddenly, the blaring sirens echoed through the facility, triggering a mass evacuation of personnel. Undeterred by the chaos unfolding around them, Dervish and Luna seized the opportunity to press deeper into the complex. However, as they progressed, they couldn't shake the nagging feeling that someone had infiltrated ahead of them. Clues began to surface, hinting at a rival intruder operating within the facility.
Their investigation led them to the heart of the complex, now empty data center. There, they stumbled upon an alarming sight—a strategically placed acid bomb that had melted countless data cubes, erasing a wealth of valuable information. Luckily, Dervish salvaged a lone data cube before the Stellar Alchemists' security personnel closed in on their location.
Engaging in a fierce skirmish, Dervish and Luna managed to eliminate one group of guards and evade capture, slipping further into the complex. As they pressed on, they discovered that their unidentified competitor had laid a treacherous trap-filled path for anyone daring enough to follow. From concealed plant spikes to razor-sharp leaves, the traps threatened to impede their progress. Utilizing their resourcefulness, the heroes employed nitrogen bombs, freezing the most visible and imminent dangers in their path.
Their relentless determination led them to the tunnel connecting the central building, only to be intercepted by the enigmatic rival infiltrator. A short but intense confrontation ensued until the realization struck that both parties shared a common enemy—the Stellar Alchemists. Recognizing the mutual benefit of collaboration, Dervish and Luna forged an unlikely truce with the infiltrator, a member of the Forest Dwellers, a renowned eco-terrorist organization fighting to protect the natural ecosystems of celestial planets.
With their newfound alliance, they set their sights on evading the Alchemists' final solution—the Cleansing Scarabs. Evading waves of these perilous insects, heroes escaped the complex. The Forest Dweller infiltrator, once their foe, now presented an opportunity for a powerful collaboration against their common adversaries, opening a path to shared knowledge, strategy, and a united front against the Stellar Alchemists.