Dialogue: Down on the Street

Takemura

Are you mad? Get back here!

We must finish the reconnaissance first!

Shit... too late!

Stay where you are, I'll come to you!

Come.

I have found a good place. To observe.

We must just climb up here.

Now this way.

Fortune smiles to us. It seems no one is here today.

Shall we begin?

V

1ALet's do this.

Corrupt Guard

1AWhy the fuck do you think I'm callin' from a burner?

1AYour gonk-ass runner was s'posed to fry the gear and wipe our tracks.

1A'Cept he only fucking wiped his own!

1AAnyone goes through the system logs, counterintel'll fuckin' disembowel me.

1AHear me? I'm fuckin' dead!

V

2AOverheard one of the guards. Stepped in some shit, he's worried about disciplinary action.

Takemura

2AAnd this helps us how?

V

2AKnow of a woman – Abernathy. Head of counterintel in Night City.

2ACould say I'm acting on her behalf, squeeze him. Still know my way around corpo procedures.

Takemura

2AAn interesting proposal.

V

2ASomeone's stepped in quicksand, has serious trouble.

Takemura

2AA guard?

2AI cannot help with this. The procedures here I do not know.

V

4AArasaka SUV packed with security.

Takemura

4AThey are well armed. Best to keep a safe distance.

V

5AArmored door. Sealed tight.

V

7ATransformer by the wall – see it?

Takemura

7AWe should use it to step up.

V

9ALooks like a service tunnel by the road there.

Takemura

9AIt could lead to the warehouses.

V

11ACamouflaged turrets by the gate.

Takemura

11AA last resort. I do not wish to die there.

Takemura

1AThis is not bad.

1AWell. I believe we have all we need.

1ALet us analyze what we know already.

V

13AGot eyes on the comms system. Lotta guards.

Takemura

13AI could use comms for a diversion.

V

15AAntenna – security hub's liable to be in that building.

Takemura

15APerfect for sabotage!

V

17ATrucks drive up regularly.

Takemura

17AAre we to hijack one…?

V

18AThink I've seen everything...

Takemura

18AWe have what we came for.

18ADo you see the three antennas?

18APerfect for sabotage. Once they lose communications…

18AYou wished to come for this reconnaissance. Do your job.

18AI expected you to be more useful than this.

V

19BAll right, quit moanin'. I'll give it another glance.

V

21APipes. See 'em?

Takemura

21AWe could use them to get inside.

V

22AFootbridge, but it's guarded.

Takemura

22AWe will use it to enter if there is no other way.

V

18AThink I've seen everything...

18ATold you, there's nothing left.

1BOh, can you run and grab us a pizza?

Takemura

1BTake-out food? No, just no.

1BIf I had time and ingredients, I would prepare some onigiri with cod... or with grilled salmon.

1BNo. Even better. With umeboshi plums. Mm. Arasaka-sama's favorite appetizer. Simple, tasty and filling.

1BI found him chewing once, pride on his face.

1BIt was a protein bar.

V

1BSaburo Arasaka with a protein bar? Get outta here…

Takemura

1BLike a true soldier.

1BOK, enough, or we will both grow hungry.

I would call this is a beautiful view of the city, if...

V

If?

Takemura

If there was anything to admire.

V

Hate Night City that much?

Takemura

Hm. Perhaps I am simply "homesick," as you say.

Now. You must look for vulnerabilities, weaknesses, while I try to think of a diversion.

Arasaka cannot discover our intentions. A bit of sabotage is just what we need to divert their attention.

You will have the best view on the left.

I will try here. This old scope should be good for something.

You like to complicate things.

Why do you wait?

V

Told you, there's nothing left.

Someone's stepped in quicksand, has serious trouble.

Takemura

A guard?

I cannot help with this. The procedures here I do not know.

I would call this is a beautiful view of the city, if...

V

If?

Takemura

If there was anything to admire.

V

Hate Night City that much?

Takemura

Hm. Perhaps I am simply "homesick," as you say.

Now. You must look for vulnerabilities, weaknesses, while I try to think of a diversion.

Arasaka cannot discover our intentions. A bit of sabotage is just what we need to divert their attention.

V

So? We goin' in?

Takemura

Hmph. Is this what you said before entering Konpeki Plaza?

I wish to be certain we have not overlooked anything.

We should wait and observe.

If nothing out of the ordinary happens, then yes – "We goin' in!"

V

Sounds sensible. Better get comfy.

Takemura

V?

V

What?

Takemura

Gulp. No sudden movements.

Do you see it?

The cat.

V

1AFine-lookin' feline. Thought they'd all disappeared from the city.

1BSo? Cat like any other.

Takemura

It is the first animal I see in Night City. Except cockroaches, of course.

V

First it was birds, then dogs – cats actually put up a fight longest.

Takemura

Perhaps it is a bakeneko?

V

2ABelieve in ghosts?

Takemura

2AThe Relic lets you talk to the dead, does it not? I believe we are past belief.

2AMy grandmother knew many, many stories about kitsune, kappa – bakeneko, too.

V

3AMiss home?

Takemura

3AA foolish question.

V

3BWhere'd you grow up, anyway?

Takemura

2AI am from the slums of Chiba-11. Once, when I was desperate to leave there, I…

2AEgh, bad memories washed away by time. I long only for the simple days of childhood.

V

4AMy childhood, let's see... Nights spent lookin' for... a star – any star… All dimmed by city lights.

4ASilent lullabies sung by the flickering neon signs of Charter Hill…

4BMy childhood, let's see... Racin' my bobber for the first time through the hills...

4BOh, and uh, first kiss in the middle of a synth-cornfield…

4CChildhood memories, let's see... Hoppin' buildings, runnin' away from badges.

4CIron taste of blood from a split lip…

4DWhat was it like – growin' up in Chiba-11?

Takemura

2AI remember the chemical stench of the canal where we boys washed our shirts.

2ACorporate transporters sometimes passed through our slum. Arasaka selecting children – but only the clean ones.

V

5AWhat'd they need kids for?

Takemura

5ATo be corporate soldiers.

5AWhen they chose me, I felt I had won the lottery.

5AIn the army I was given everything I lacked before – discipline, regular meals, and when I proved I was gifted – an education.

V

6AAnd all you had to do in return was kill Saburo's enemies.

Takemura

6AI sense that you judge me. And yet you have no right to.

6AUnlike you and your friend Mr. Welles, I was not arrogant, I did not take the easy path.

V

7ASlavin' away for a corp – not exactly everybody's dream.

Takemura

7AAh yes, because thieving is so much more honorable…

V

7ALeast I'm not fleecin' this planet and its people in the name of profit-margins!

Takemura

7ACorporations need capital and resources to keep all in order. Who else is to rule? Corrupt governments? The masses – attached to feeders?

7ACynics, nihilists – like you?

V

7AC'mon, not everybody wants to change the world.

Takemura

7ASadly, this is true.

V

8ATired of bickerin'. Let's just drop it.

8BYou already forget what happened at Tom's Diner? People hate corps more'n anything.

8BCan't blame 'em, either. Got some regrets, but kleppin' from Arasaka ain't one of 'em.

8CForgetting I was at Arasaka? Saw how corps operate – wasn't roses and rainbows.

8CAnd you know what? Nobody owns me. I'm free. You should try it.

Takemura

7ASometimes I wish to become a nomad. To leave this world, forget everything.

V

9ANever too late to change.

Takemura

9AWhat is your expression... "One cannot teach an old dog new tricks."

V

9BNomads aren't lone wolves with egos. Whether they're blood or not – family comes first.

Takemura

9BYes. But we need not quibble over details.

7ADo you know what I think?

V

7AWhat's that?

Takemura

7AThat day in Konpeki, we both have lost someone important.

7AAnd we are not at peace with this, so we seek conflict, argue eagerly.

V

10ADon't be smart, got no idea what I feel.

10BFinally startin' to make some sense.

Takemura

7AThere is one thing you should know... It is about Mr. Welles…

V

7AAbout Jack? What is it?

Takemura

7AWhen I set out to find you, others went to find Jackie. They took his body.

V

7AFor the life of me, can't figure why. So his mom couldn't give him a proper sendoff?

Takemura

7AArasaka has a method... for pulling information from the dead.

V

7AWhat're you talkin' about?

Takemura

7ADon't ask for details, I understand little. I know they use the Soulkiller program to do so.

7AThey can pull an engram from Welles' body. Damaged, incomplete, but still an engram.

Johnny

7AMotherfuckers… evil.

V

11ADon't believe it. Pure bullshit.

Takemura

11AYou survived your death. Is this also "bullshit?"

V

11BJackie's psyche – where're are they keepin' it?

Takemura

11BThis I do not know.

V

7AWhy am I only hearin' this now?

Takemura

7AI did not know I could trust you. The circumstances have changed.

V

7AThe bakeneko got sick of us, looks like.

Takemura

7AIt will find its own way.

7AAs will we.

7AI think it is time to do something, hm?

Takemura

7AIt is the duty of the living to atone for the dead.

7AHanako-sama shall aid us in our mission.

Johnny

7AOr she'll make sure we die for good.

V

7BWasn't judging you.

Takemura

7BUntrue. You oppose the corporations, their order, their world, in a mindless way, yet you offer no worthy alternative.

V

7BTake a look around. It's here – your corporate world in its glorious splendor.

Takemura

7BYou show me filthy streets as if no other world exists, as if nothing else is possible. What of the millions who work for Arasaka and receive stability, safety?

V

7BAnd Chiba-11's slumrats? They're there, scraping scraps out of scoptins… Corps decided that, too.

Takemura

7BWe cannot fix everything at once.

V

7CSayin' you got no dirt on your hands?

Takemura

7CThere are no clean hands. But it is important how they become dirty.

V

7CSo spill – how'd you sully yours?

Takemura

7CArasaka gave me what no one else could – values I could honor, live for. This was most important.

7CYou dirty your hands for money. I, in the name of principles.

V

6BDid what you had to to keep from goin' hungry.

6CSo how's a corpo rookie go from cleanin' latrines to bein' Saburo Arasaka's bodyguard?

Takemura

6CThe highest grades at the academy, service in the special forces, and Arasaka-sama's unmatched eye for talent.

V

6CYou're not sayin' Saburo fell for you at first sight.

Takemura

6CTo make the right decisions with imperfect knowledge... that is how you become the world's most powerful man.

6COne hundred candidates standing at attention... and Arasaka-sama looked into each of our souls and chose the one who would serve him best.

V

5BLemme guess – so they could turn 'em into corposoldiers?

Takemura

5BExactly.

V

5CTransporters, you say.

Takemura

5CArmored and armed. Chiba-11 had the most murders in all Japan. It probably still has.

V

2BChill. Just a cat.

Takemura

2BPerhaps. Perhaps not.

V

2CFeline ghost? Ah, suppose anything's possible.

2DA "bakeneko?" What's that?

Takemura

2DIt is a cat spirit – it brings misfortune, can restore the dead back to life.

Takemura

Excellent timing.

V

How'd your recon go?

Takemura

I believe I have collected enough to try.

The complex is well guarded, but we should manage.

The floats stand in the main warehouse. Your task is simple – to get inside.

V

Uh, how?

Takemura

The more quiet, the better. But you are the thief. I will not question your skills.

Once there, you must locate the largest platform and infect its system.

V

Where're you gonna be?

Takemura

I will create a diversion. They should not discover our intentions.

Do you know what Arasaka despises the most, confuses them? When communication fails, when they cannot talk to each other. They are first to cry, "Sabotage!"

I will be "in touch."

The diversionary action – that is mine to do.

V

On site!

Takemura Voice

Yes, I heard!

You were to be quiet!

V

Things didn't go exactly as planned!

Takemura Voice

I will try to distract them. You run to the float!

V

I'm in.

Takemura Voice

Good. Now try to enter the warehouse.

I will draw their attention away.

You have made a cock-up! Arasaka reinforcements are here!

V

Had it right. Got an access point to the security systems.

Takemura Voice

Excellent. I am also making progress.

V

Uhm, in the tunnel. Tighter than a wetsuit in here. Aw, reeks, too.

Takemura Voice

You will have fresh air once you reach the warehouse area.

V

Climbed the pipe. About to go in.

Takemura Voice

All is good here, also. I just evaded a patrol.

You are an easy target when you step out.

Hah, even I see you now!

You... You really…

V

What? That I dropped him?

Takemura Voice

You are truly mad.

Mhm, rather clever.

V

That's why I'm here.

Takemura Voice

Very well. I have reached the roof.

I will be in their communication system soon.

Well, well. Your tricks can be useful. Bravo.

V

That's how we dupe 'em in counterintel.

Corrupt Guard

Ey! Shouldn't be here. These're corporate premises.

V

1AMaybe people could look the other way... maybe eddies could change hands...?

Corrupt Guard

1AWhat the hell are you talkin' about?

V

1AJust wondering how much it'd cost for you to turn a blind eye – if you catch my meaning...

Corrupt Guard

1AJust a sec, need to ask my boss.

1ACalling all squads. Got a situation at gate B.

V

1AUmm…

Corrupt Guard

1AAffirmative. Standing by.

1AYou've got one last chance to get the fuck outta here.

V

1BActually, I should. Weber, IOC.

Corrupt Guard

1BYou...? IOC? Right. Best turn around three times and disappear before...

V

1BName.

Corrupt Guard

1BHuh?

V

1BNeed your name, sentry.

Corrupt Guard

1BHow 'bout we start with yours? See, nobody told me about no--

V

1BUnscheduled inspection regarding sensitive data leaks?

1BHow about I raise the opexec on comms? Ya really wanna tell Abernathy how she's supposed to proceed with this inspection?

Corrupt Guard

1BAberna--? I, uh... didn't mean to...

V

1BThen step aside and man your station.

Corrupt Guard

1BCourse, yeah. I, uh... Apologies, really.

Infiltration Enemy Guard

Get your ass over there! How long can it take?

Guard Officer

We can't afford it.

Yes, I'm an officer. An officer who works the third guard shift at a warehouse outside town.

You'll have to make do. And the children will have to make do with the school we can afford.

Guard Officer

Mhm... Mhmm...

Guard

Big toys for big kids...

Gate Guard

Wrong gate. Deliveries don't come through here.

Corrupt Guard

Uh...

V

OK, I'm in.

Takemura

Find the largest float. They are controlled from inside.

The tech, it could be a ordinary terminal.

V

Gotcha. How's things at your end?

Takemura

Good. I will reach the control room and make a terrible mess.

Very well, I am ready.

When you finish, I will make the systems sick.

V

OK, float's ours to do with as we please. You can fly it to Tokyo if you want.

Takemura

Haha, I just may do that. Good work!

Now it is my turn.

Can you see? Terrible chaos! Even the roof is slowly…

V, the roof! That is your way out!

There are buildings around, smaller ones. Use them to come down.

V, you must hurry! An Arasaka AV approaches!

V

It fucking worked!

Takemura

Excellent work, V.

V

OK, what now?

Takemura

Now, we retreat into the shadows and arm ourselves with patience.

I will contact you before the parade. Until then, try not to get into any more trouble.

V

As if I wasn't in enough already...

It fucking worked!

V

Hey, Goro. Wow, you look like a million eddies.

Takemura

Mhm, V. Just in time.

V

1AHey, Goro. Wow, you look like a million eddies.

Takemura

1AIs that so? That is not how I feel.

1AI ate what you call a scop-burger.

V

1AA-hah. Wow, what'd you think? Tasty?

Takemura

1AAsk the people below.

V

1BGoro? If you're here to jump, remember that there's help available. 'Round-the-clock hotline…

Takemura

1BThat is not funny…

The parade will soon begin.

I adjusted the data from Okada-san.

I advise you to examine it yourself.

Takemura

2ATo begin with, the malware works, truly! Much better than I anticipated.

2AOur eyes and ears are in the guard room. I observed the CCTV, and I know where the sniper positions are.

2AThey are a trio. You must make each harmless... before they do the same to me.

2AThere are many ways to reach them.

2AThe first is nearby – he should not be a problem. The second is worse... You will have to climb.

2AAs for the third, he hides on the footbridge over the street.

2AWe are here... Hanako-sama's platform will stop here, close to the emergency exit we will use when all is done.

2AFrom these points, you will have a clear view of the parade. But the snipers will see things even better.

2AIf they notice you – BANG! No more thief.

2AIf this sounds dangerous, consider that I must leap to the float, enter through a window and meet Hanako-sama face-to-face.

2AThe last is what I fear the most.

2AIs all this clear? Are you ready?

V

3APlan's fucked beyond all recognition, yet here I am…

Takemura

3AI know. And I thank you for this.

V

3AAh, thank me once it works. Now get in position.

Takemura

3AVery well. Wait for my signal.

V

3BI'm ready. Question is, are you?

Takemura

3BI formed this plan, did I not?

V

3BAll while ignoring one crucial element – your "friend" Oda.

Takemura

3BOda is a man of honor. He would not dare raise his hand against me.

V

3BMaybe. But you're gonna be droppin' in on Hanako by surprise.

Takemura

3BHuh, you have a point. Instinct and reflexes win out at the moments like this.

V

3BSo?

Takemura

3BSo I can only hope that I am still faster than he is.

V

3CWait, if... If things go to shit, we got a backup plan?

Takemura

3CWhat do you think?

3CI am accused of betraying Arasaka. Soon I will try to confront the sister of the CEO in person.

3CThere are no backup plans. This one must work.

2AAre you ready or not?

V

Fuck! Almost fell!

Takemura

Carefully, you must not draw attention!

Takemura

I am in position. The floats have started to move.

Remember to be careful or you will face Arasaka drones.

I also spotted a netrunner in an Arasaka uniform. She is somewhere, hidden.

V

OK, good to go.

Takemura

Then let us begin.

You must reach all snipers before Hanako-sama's float appears.

One problem remains.

V

And that is?

Takemura

The Arasaka netrunner. She has taken control of all the networks.

You must get rid of her. We'll not be able to hijack the float otherwise.

She hides in an unfinished apartment building, near to the second sniper's nest.

V

OK, on my way.

Goro? Took out the one closer.

Takemura

Now you must leap to the balcony by the green arrow and take the elevator.

Take the footbridge at the top to cross the street.

V

Goro? Took out the one closer.

Takemura

Yes, I saw this. Smooth, as you say.

The south end of the street is now secure.

You are close. He is almost in front of you.

He is watching the crowd, not his back.

V

Won't know what hit 'im.

Takemura

Just a few feet more, and he's yours.

V

What do soldiers say? Target down.

Takemura

Good words to hear.

You will find a door to a staircase at the end of the room.

It's the shortest route to the next sniper. He positioned himself high.

V

Keep you posted.

Takemura

V? It is Oda again! Listen!

Oda

We have to announce that public safety has been compromised! She must be extracted! At once!

Smasher

Arasaka is fully capable of protecting its principals.

Oda

Ask your boss what he values more – the Arasaka image or his sister's life!

Smasher

The situation is in hand. Over and out.

Takemura

Did you hear? They know something. Perhaps much! We must hurry.

A shooter patrols the footbridge.

V

Welp, that would be all.

Takemura

Yes, apparently. Well done.

The small door next to the pink neon sign – it leads to a maintenance path.

You will come out on the other side of the street.

Try to reach the maintenance area. You can climb up from there.

You will have to get down somehow. Just be careful.

Yes, just so.

Don't rush.

I need you alive, not a corpse below.

Try to reach the maintenance area. You can climb up from there.

And if that doesn't work, you can use the footbridge to your right.

Watch out for the float jets. Unless you intend to get cooked, I would keep my head low.

Those pipes look strong. Try to climb them.

Be careful – this is a construction area.

We would not want the workers to alert security.

V

Got it open.

Takemura

Words one likes to hear from a thief who is your ally.

I don't know how to open that. Look for another way.

As I said, get to the balcony with the green arrow. The sniper will be yours.

Sniper

Attention all units, I have suspicious activity in Sector 3C.

Bearded junkie next to the balloon stand. See to him.

Patrol, hold position!

Balcony, two floors up. Woman in red. I think she's armed.

Abort, I repeat – abort. She's holding binoculars. Collect the junkie.

Sniper

High Castle, respond, do you read me?

High Castle, I repeat – do you read?

Core to base. Something is wrong. We have no response from High Castle. Recon required.

Understood, High Perch. Scanning the area...

Sniper

Roger that, white jacket.

Confirmed. A hostile agent.

Core to base. Why are two posts not responding?

Have they been withdrawn? Reconnaissance required.

Low Perch? Militech agent at four o'clock.

Watch him – the parade's head is about to arrive.

Takemura

The parade will soon start.

I will wait where we met before.

V

By the stalls. Just stay outta trouble, OK?

Takemura

V, do you wish to die?! Get back behind cover!

Not yet, V!

Johnny

I know that borged out ogre!

Adam fuckin' Smasher!

V

1AGuy who killed you, right?

Johnny

1AGuy?! Motherfucker's barely human!

V

1BChill out a sec. Sure it was him?

Johnny

1BI'd recognize that voice anywhere!

But hey – know what? I'm glad he's here.

V

You're glad?

Johnny

Seein' as I woke up in a world without any Saburo, I'll have to be satisfied with Smasher.

V

You gotta be satisfied? You got fuck-all to lose!

Johnny

All right, fine – we. Your finger on the fuckin' trigger, I guess.

Takemura

V, this is important. Oda is speaking to someone.

I am linking you in. We both can listen.

Oda

Again. Security is substandard! It meets none of our norms!

Hanako-sama should not be here!

Smasher

You questioning Yorinobu's orders?

Do your damn job.

Oda

Understood. Over and out.

Takemura

Mhh, it is just as we expected. Oda is here.

I will contact you with any news.

Worker

You think it will take the load?

Worker

Who cares? The parade is starting soon.

Worker

Yeah, that does look pretty great...

Scene Man

Saburo Arasaka, the poor chap. World's most powerful turned into a commercial hack.

Scene Woman

Surprised? He's a symbol, an icon.

Scene Man

Even in death, his net worth's increased markedly…

Scene Woman

And the corp will show it all off in Night City…

I suppose we're not nearly as independent here as we make ourselves out to be…

Scene Woman

Hey, what's going on? Why'd you shut the elevators down?

Scene Arasaka

Security reasons.

Scene Man

Are you fucking kidding me? You want me to take the stairs all the way down?

Scene Arasaka

There are quicker ways, if you are interested. No? The stairs, then.

Scene Man

Come on, waste of words.

Scene Man

I have this scrolled! You can't treat people this way!

Guard

Holmes, shouldn't even be out here. Back inside, back inside.

Guard

Access point's hella secure anyways. Placed mines around it, get me? Anyone breathes on it – poof! They'll be turned into a cloud of confetti.

Scene Man

It'll be beautiful! Just the juxtaposition of the masses celebratin' corporate culture and havin' exactly no share in its capital.

Lemme see it, now... Lemme see that fuckin' juxtaposition…

Scene Woman

Uhh... How's this?

Scene Man

Preem! Hot! Oh! I'm gonna spew a load!

Guard

Yeah. I got work here, man. So not coming down. You manage on your own.

Yes, that is the access hatch of the system. Ask the techie men. Maybe dey help you.

Scene Man

Hell'd you just do?

V

2ADon't wanna know, man, trust me. For your own good.

Scene Man

2AYeah, sure, I get it. Forget I asked!

Scene Woman

Awww, ya'll can go fuck yourselves…!

Scene Woman

Hush up! You crazy?!

Scene Woman

They killed Tom and didn't even bother releasin' his body! And there ain't no compensation without no body!

Hyenas! Murderers and fuckin' thieves, tha'ss what they are!

Scene Woman

Cool it, all right?! Ya can't know who's listenin'!

Scene Woman

Tha'ss the motherfuckin' problem! Nobody's listenin'!

Scene Agent

No surprises here. All the factions have peeps on the ground.

No, don't think so. It is Arasaka, y'know. If there was going to be any blood-letting, they'd do it behind closed doors.

Scene Man Big

Whoa, ain't that somethin'!

Takemura

V! Find cover! They see you!

Sniper! He can see you! Hide!

Stay hidden!

You should be safe there.

Wait there until it is calm. I will signal you.

Johnny

Catwalk don't look too stable…

Sure Takemura didn't plan a little "whoopsy-daisy" for ya?

Told ya so.

Takemura

Phew, that was close.

You must be more careful.

Be careful now...

Remember, they can still detect you.

Takemura holocall

Now, V! I have her attention!

Pull out her link!

V

1AFuck!

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1AOda!

V

1ACourse you're here!

Oda

1AI warned you.

V

1AI'm sorry, Oda.

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1ANo!

V

1ABrought this on yourself, too…

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1ANo... You didn't have to!

V

1AHe'd've done the same to me.

1AYou saw it!

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1AI will remember this.

1AThere should be nothing standing in your way now. We press forward!

V

3AYou and your fuckin' sick sense of honor…

Oda

3AHrr...

V

3AToday's your lucky day, though.

3ACan thank your old friend, Goro.

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3AIt is I who thank you, V.

V

4AHad to. Can't just go around leavin' loose ends.

4AThey come back, sting you in the ass, string you up by the neck.

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4AI understand. And I shall remember.

V

4AOK, preem! Online and in the system.

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1AV, what is your status?

V

1AI... I managed to...

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1AOda... Is he dead?

V

1AHe's breathin'…

1AFor now...

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1APlease, V. Show him mercy.

V

1ABeen on a while. Time for a break.

Netrunner

1AOugh...!

V

1AOr a nap.

1AWhat the…?!

Oda

We will settle this quickly, whore.

You leave me no choice!

You should have quit and left the city!

And Takemura – where is he?! Fearful to face his apprentice?!

Ugh! Still you struggle?! Let us try another way!

Takemura holocall

Beware – he will activate camouflage! Look for breaks in the light!

Oda

You... will not touch her… I... will not let you!

Takemura holocall

His mask disturbs targeting! You must try another way!

Distance, watch the distance! Stay away from his blade, he will slice you like fish!

He is finished for today, it's enough! Do not kill him – this was his duty!

Oda thinks he fights for the good cause. No! YOU fight for what is right and true! You must stand, on your feet!

Hanako

Silence is not golden.

It is the sound of a flame extinguished.

Saburo Arasaka on the third of March, 1942, in a prisoner-of-war camp, one month after his fighter jet was shot down over Guadalcanal Island.

Saburo Arasaka, pilot in the third squadron in the rank of master sergeant.

Founder and CEO of the largest and greatest defense contractor in history.

Soldier, industrialist, visionary.

My father.

These words are not for his friends, members of his family or for his business associates.

They are for his enemies.

And it is no coincidence that I utter them here in this city.

It was fifty years ago in Night City that our enemies showed their true colors.

A cowardly act of terrorism that consumed four thousand lives. The lives of Arasaka Corporation employees, the lives of Night Citizens.

Arasaka Tower crumbled.

And yet...

And yet its spire still towers over the rooftops and skyscrapers.

It towers more powerful and enduring than ever before.

Recently, my father fell victim to an equally cowardly act of violence.

It was an act of violence aimed at the world of values in which we all share.

As Night City is its witness, the Arasaka Corporation shall rise from this ordeal stronger than ever before, as it did fifty years past.

This is happening here and now.

Listen, for we will not stay silent.

Silence is not golden.

It is the sound of a flame extinguished.

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I see Hanako-sama. She will speak soon.