Dervish, Luna, and Rallick hatched a daring plan to incite a full-scale riot, providing them the cover they needed to breach the reinforced defenses of the Grinder. Their first step involved rekindling old ties with a group of seasoned thugs, individuals who had proven their mettle during the infamous Pop heist (004, 005). These trusted associates would serve as the frontline force during the chaos to come.
However, to arm the protesters and bolster their own firepower, they found themselves in need of weapons. Their target was a local security company office, StarGuard Solutions, a location that soon transformed into a powder keg as the skirmish spiraled into an all-out street battle. Reinforcements poured in from various quarters, escalating the conflict to a dangerous level. Yet, through a combination of strategic maneuvers and cunning deception, they deftly shifted the blame for the fracas onto the techno-cultists, leaving their adversaries in a state of disarray.
Having narrowly evaded capture, the trio sought refuge and assistance from The Rat, a well-connected fixer known to operate in the shadowy recesses of the Narrow Docks. Leveraging the mysterious seeds they had procured from the Royal Garden, they negotiated the removal of a tracking curse that had been placed upon them, as well as an opportunity to cleanse their tarnished records to some extent.
With their ranks armed and their past misdeeds partially concealed, the team incited a riot of considerable magnitude. As the chaos raged on the streets, they seized the opportunity to force their way back into the Grinder, a feat that would take them through the labyrinthine corridors of color-coded bureaucratic hurdles. With persistence and guile, they successfully navigated this treacherous maze, inching closer to their ultimate goal—confronting the enigmatic cultists within the Grinder.