The gang infiltrates Bob Davis and finally meets someone they've been trying to meet. Beef searches for tools, Emerich starts a revolution, and Montrose asks tough questions. The group breaks open a door and encounters an old man. Carmine expresses gratitude and discusses family conflicts. Consequences of bringing Scott into the situation lead to a confrontation and eventual escape with the help of Gravel and her army.
The protagonists propose an alternative to Carmine Denton's plan of launching a missile and suggest handling the Denton family themselves, but Carmine remains unwilling to compromise.
The hard light creations of Carmine Denton have their own views and grievances, which the protagonists realize and consider in their decision-making process.
Deep dives
Carmine Denton's Plan for Revenge
Carmine Denton, trapped as a hard light projection, reveals his plan to launch a missile and cause destruction as revenge against the Denton family. He brings the protagonists to witness the event, but they propose an alternative: let them handle the Dentons themselves. However, Carmine is unwilling to compromise and triggers a blast, causing the protagonists to be thrown out of the room. They hear commotion outside as Dintech security forces gather. Darla Davis, aligned with the protagonists, arrives and leads them to safety, opening a hidden shelter where several others, including Gravel, Shoelocks, and Douglas Manzetti, are waiting.
Protagonists' Proposal
The protagonists try to convince Carmine to let them handle the Dentons instead of launching the missile. They offer to bring them down without sacrificing an entire layer of Steeplechase. However, Carmine remains adamant about destroying the Denton family and refuses their proposal. He intends to become the core of all hard light creations once the layers are penetrated. The protagonists contemplate their options, unsure of how to proceed.
Carmine Denton's Hard Light Creations
Carmine Denton's hard light creations are revealed to be aware of each other and have been communicating. They discuss the Denton family and the subterfuge they've engaged in. The protagonists realize that their plan didn't account for the hard light creations' views and grievances. They consider the potential consequences of the missile launch and the impact it may have on people in Steeplechase and in the upper layers. They decide to find another exit and proceed cautiously.
Encounter with Kench Denton
As the protagonists exit the shelter, they encounter Kench Denton and his paramilitary troops. Kench informs them that their mission is complete and they should leave. However, the protagonists refuse to comply and are faced with armed opposition. Just as the situation intensifies, Gravel arrives and throws a smoke bomb, allowing the protagonists to escape. They regroup with Gravel, Darla Davis, Shoelocks, Stimson, and Douglas Manzetti, who have been leading them to safety and preparing for a confrontation with Kench Denton's forces.
After infiltrating the Bob Davis, the gang are met by someone they had long been trying to meet – and who has long been waiting on them. Beef tries to find the right tools. Emerich starts a revolution. Montrose asks some hard questions.
Additional music in this episode: "(Ambient) Fluer," "Something's Not Right Here" and "A Chilling Tale" by Kirk Osamayao: kirkosamayo.com; "Little Yellow Room" by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Six" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwj2SqGnplhDIadeJ5bmy?si=N8WYSKIPR7WUy8z4ajNSog; and “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/.
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