Summa Potestas

is the fifth mission of Operation: Catalyst of Co-Op Campaign. The players assumes the role of Pixel One. Having proof that the New European Order has been ordering military equipment from various black market contacts. NATO launched an investigation to gather more information. JSOC-Echo discovered plans for a meeting by high-ranking NEO officials in Northern Austria, and sends Gryphon Squad to spy on the meeting.
== Synopsis ==
The joint task force with help from various intelligence agencies was authorized by NATO to conduct a further investigation for any future plans or whereabouts of the political union. The joint task force conducted various espionage operations, wiretapping, and kidnappings on the order, in which lead to the reveal of a secret summit about potential solutions to either eliminate or convert rival nationalists in Austria, as well as the future plans for the order. The summit was being conducted with various high-ranking officials in the New European Union council. The summit was being held in northern Austria inside the private estate of Joel Klestil; the Austrian minister for Europe, integration and foreign affairs. Gryphon Squad with undercover agents Gambit and Magpie were sent to the summit to spy on the meeting under the cover of a party hosted by the minister.
Gryphon Squad acted as the backup team for the CIA agents acting as party goers and Pixel One as they initiated the operation. Inside the car, the team discussed their plans and roles for the mission. Pixel One was to act as on-ground assistance for the agents, while Evanson and Deadpan sets up an overwatch position overlooking the party. The team reaches the party and enters Klestil's mansion. During the party, Pixel One were ordered to eliminate sentries and disable cameras so that the CIA agents can continue their mission. Eventually, Gambit and Magpie informs the team that he got access to the restricted areas of the mansion, where council members will be conducting the meeting. Gambit watches on the meeting while Magpie and Pixel One plants several bugs on the second floor. During the meeting, Klestil mentioned about various subjects including the future of the European Union and the New European Order, the potential solutions in dealing with rival political parties, and about doubts of Drazan Bakal's history. Klestil also mentioned about "X-Hour", however, before he further mentions about the subject, Gambit gets caught by a security guard, in which Gambit attempts to explain. Klestil overhears the commotion and exits the meeting room. Klestil talks to the two, where Gambit explains that he got lost. The minister understands and asks for Gambit to follow him into the courtyard. The joint task force overlooks the conversation between the two, in which the minister pulls the secret headpiece out of the Gambit's suit, knowing that he was an undercover agent. Gambit attempts to escape, however he was quickly shot by Klestil. Having their cover blown, Magpie and Pixel One quickly eliminate Klestil and his security detail as they escort the body out of the courtyard. The rest of Gryphon Squad provided covering fire as Pixel One makes their way to the extraction point.
==Trivia==
* Summa Potestas means 'highest authority' in Latin.
Category:Levels of Co-Op Campaign
Category:Co-Op Campaign
Category:Operation: Catalyst