Nolan's Audio Logs

The **Enclave agent "Nolan Terris"** left a number of short, encrypted audio recordings predominantly scattered around Central City and Celona City. Though intended for the ECA Director Perry, it would appear that neither Perry nor anyone in the Enclave were able to retrieve these audio logs. The audio logs were stored inside of portable audio drives inserted into Prophet-installed satellite dishes.

## Audio Logs

Listed below are the locations the satellite dishes were installed (and, thus, are the locations of where the audio drives were installed), followed by a transcription of the audio within.

### WinterCorp Tower (G-21)

**Nolan**: "...Are we recording…? Good. This is Near. This is a message intended for the E-C-A Director Perry. If you’re somehow listening to these messages and you *aren’t* Director Perry, or one of his associates… well. I could politely ask you to stop. But I doubt that’ll happen. Curiosity is one of the seven sins, if you ask me. The only thing I can say to you is ‘bravo’. Good job getting past the encryption data. I’d clap for you… but I’m not actually impressed. Or amused by your prying.

I’ve successfully infiltrated the Prophets. As of right now, I’m working under the Sons of Liberty division. My first mission is a tall order - I have to install and configure these satellite dishes across Central and Celona City. A stroke of good luck, if you ask me. They want them in remote and secure locations… and I think that’s just what I need. I’m going to use these for my audio logs. They’d have to open the panel to even see the damn things… and if they do, it can easily be mistaken for a simple transmitter. Personally, I think it’s a stroke of genius. But time will tell if I’m right or not. This is Near, logging out."

### Northern Cellphone Tower (D-59)

**Nolan**: "Introduced myself to my handlers today, under the moniker of “Nolan Terris”. My primary handler’s name was Wolf - doubtlessly an alias. An uncreative one, at that. When I asked about the satellites, I was basically told to mind my own business."

### Ramos Firearms (R-25)

**Nolan**: "I managed to bug the planning room, fueling station, and parts of the Gannon bunker today. I was able to get a recording of Rio, meeting with some of her field commanders, but I had to scrub the audio. Had a close call, too close for comfort. Initial impressions of Rio are… less than stellar. To be perfectly blunt, she’s kind of a crazy bitch. I didn’t expect the Prophets’ Supreme Commander to be such an arrogant child. She barely sounds like she’s out of school. There’s some sad subtext to take away from that... but I suppose I’m hardly one to judge. I never finished school myself."

### East Central Lanes (A-46)

**Nolan**: "Audio recording is as follows..."

**Dr. Cronin**: The P-70 Duraframe Eyebot. Brilliant, isn’t it? They’re the full package! Reconnaissance, surveillance, environmental data, message deliverance… with the P-70 Sigma improvements, we might be able to install repair and medical equipment as well!

**Nolan**: ...It’s impressive. I have to admit.

**Dr. Cronin**: You’ve been showing an awful lot of interest in these little droids.

**Nolan**: ...I like them. They’re… dare I say, cute?

**Cronin**: Hahahaha! Perhaps. But they’re just machines.

**Nolan**: With all due respect... I beg to differ.

### Unknown Satellite Location (N-93)

**Nolan**: "-sigh- Audio recording is as follows."

*[The sounds of a scuffle can be heard.]*

**Dr. Cronin**: Why are you being so difficult about this?? Look! I’ve already improved the navigation system--

**Nolan**: Get the hell away from them! You’re hurting them!

**Cronin**: Don’t be ridiculous! It’s just a machine!

*[Agitated beeping.]*

**Nolan**: You didn’t even disengage its damage protocols! You don’t just weld them when they’re awake!

**Cronin**: I have told you before! This is a machine! And besides, Dr. Godwin’s orders - he wants to use the Gekko processors for the Hellfire Armor.

**Nolan**: Fine. But you should have *turned him off first*.

**Cronin**: What the hell do you care?? This is my laboratory! And *you* are out of line. Perhaps I should let your handler hear about this.

**Nolan**: I guess results are all that matters around here. Go to hell.

### Lukebox Karaoke (Q-7)

**Nolan**: "-sigh- I suppose that wasn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done. Is this on--? Okay. Couldn’t see the light for a moment. I do *not* like Dr. Cronin. I know I shouldn’t let my personal feelings tamper with the mission… but his “efficiency policies” are bullshit. I don’t care how much time you can save by experimenting on the sentries while they’re awake… I can tell it hurts them. It’s cruel. But it seems like everyone here is as callous and results-oriented as I thought they’d be.

*[A bark can be heard.]*

...Koromaru. Were you eavesdropping again? ...Heh. Those movies you like are a bad influence on you. ...Apologies. I didn’t mean to vent. I guess all my time in the Enclave made me a little... partial towards robotic life. To summarize: in two months, they’ll be scrapping the Eyebot development project and using the assets to develop power armor instead. I’m not happy about it… but in my defense, I don’t think a lot of people are. My bias notwithstanding, the Eyebots are, frankly, every bit as brilliant as Dr. Cronin… initially… said they were. Technology like this would be amazing in the hands of the right people. That’ll be all for tonight. Installing these satellites is a lot more… taxing than I thought they’d be. My legs certainly aren’t happy about it. I’ll probably sleep like a rock. -pause- ...Let’s go, Koromaru. You need a bath."

### Parking Garage (J-79)

**Nolan**: "Upon further analysis, I think Rio was a child prodigy. There were three Redvale sisters - her, Kirah Redvale, and Maya Redvale. Rio was the middle child, but she was definitely the brightest. Best grades in her private school, the highest IQ, and she was reading and comprehending college-level information at a \*very\* young age. She's gifted. And I think that's part of what fucked her up. That's not the full story - dead parents and the pressure of leading \*the Prophets\* would do that, too. But this might help explain her arrogant attitude, at least.

How do I know all this? Well. Koromaru and I gained access to the Archives today, thanks to a woman called 'Overlord'. She's nice. Not sure what she's doing in a place like this. But-- hang on.

*[Silence. Muffled background noise. Nolan's quieter when he returns. Must be recording this in bed.]*

...-sigh- alright. Let's make this brief. Background information: the origins of the Prophets date back to Europe in the 1700's... possibly earlier. Didn't find an exact date or anything concrete. They moved around a lot, and a lot of their original members stemmed from failed or obscure groups at the time. The Black Hand. Secte Rouge. Irish and French Republicans, and the Golden Dawn, to name a few. They had a breakthrough when they garnered the attention of the Illuminati and the Sons of Liberty... but, to the founders' surprise, the Illuminati extended an \*offer\* to join forces with them. This resulted in the creation of what we know as the Prophets today."

### Examiner Building (J-92)

**Nolan**: "Before I start: this is a continuation of Audio Log J-79. Reference that if you want the full story. Now then... Membership levels surged in the 1800's, during the Altria-Russia War. Not a lot of people outside of Altria know about this, but there was a time when Altria was \*not\* an independent country. It was a Russian territory. Seems like they were always assholes. A lot of Altrians flocked to the Prophets in the hopes that they could perform a miracle and help them win their war of independence. Suffice it to say, given that any of us even know what Altria \*is\*, it worked. It's... ironic, honestly. Nowadays, the Prophets barely have a hold on Altria anymore. It's one of their biggest targets.

Around this time, the founders of the Illuminati and the Sons of Liberty were dying off. Natural causes, I think. Probably old age. Beliefs and values were starting to shift... and the death of Adam Marotti - the arguable 'Leader' of the Illuminati - marked the turning point. The Prophets became much more fixated on world domination... and in June of 1832, Kenneth Aldin Lake assumed control of the Prophets. That explains why I keep hearing "Lake" thrown around so much. The Prophets never struck me as river enthusiasts."

### M-63

**Nolan**: "Until Rio came along, the Prophets had been almost entirely male-dominated. Like an unbroken chain. Kenneth Lake, Oliver Clifton, Phillip Lockman, Joshua Barrett, Marcus Strauss... and Jonathan Redvale. Rio's father, on record as dying from assassination. Apparently an angry soldier of his - "Sean Wittman" - disagreed \*strongly\* with one of his battle orders, so much so that he felt motivated to kill him. One court-martial later, and he was killed for his actions. Rio assumed command of the Prophets afterwards. Honestly? Smells like a coverup to me. Jonathan's true killers might've used Wittman as a scapegoat. But I think I'll stop looking through the Archives for now. My handlers are going to get suspicious. If anyone in the Enclave's listening to these, let me know if you come across any updates. Now if you'll excuse me - Koromaru wants to go on a walk."

### Y-41

**Nolan**: "Change in assignment... and honestly, a \*very\* welcome one. Satellite installation's been wearing me down. I've been tasked with watching over 'Daymond Fairbanks' - yes, *that* Daymond Fairbanks - for a week or two while he makes one of his bi-annual trips to Interpol. In Paris, I might add.

Daymond... is a charming guy. He's good with small talk, but he likes asking philosophical questions that come out of nowhere. Like Rio, I can tell he's a prodigy. He seemed to like Koromaru a lot, and Koromaru seemed to like him. With all that in mind, though, there's a dark side to Daymond that I think a lot of people miss upon first glance. I felt like he was always hiding something... and his attitude around the Interpol staff was a lot more... derivative and aggressive than it is on TV. I feel like he wouldn't care too much if a lot of them dropped dead before his very eyes. He treated me and Koromaru nicely, though, and it didn't feel like an act. He's strange that way. I'm not sure where his facade begins and ends. I'll try and bug the rest of the Interpol meetings if I can."

### Old Police Station (V-27)

**Nolan**: "Seven-day communication delay... but I'm sure you know why. Either someone's been listening to these or someone got my requisition... but whoever at the Enclave was responsible? Thank you. I'll be working with codename "Vanessa Vasquez" from now on. V for short. It's... good to see her again. And she couldn't have come at a better time. Handling this on my own was getting... stressful, to say the least. We're in different rooms, obviously. It was sus enough to ask my Prophet handlers about her, to make her my partner... we figured that if we pried any deeper, we ran the risk of compromising ourselves. But it's fine. We'll figure out a way to communicate in the evening.

Koromaru's certainly pleased about it. He always liked V. Also... change in assignment. And change in protocol. It's a strange one. More details in the next recording."

### Harbor Station (H-13)

**Nolan**: "Alright, new assignment details... and this one comes from Rio herself. V, Koromaru, and I have been assigned with... recruiting \*death row inmates\* from select stations across the continent. V gave me this look when we got the mission details... and I don't blame her. This is new. A lot different than escorts and satellites. Thanks to the wires I planted in the Gannon bunker... I think I know \*why\* Rio wants these inmates. It's part of the 'Genesis' project... something to do with 'Other Selves' and... 'Personas'.

Whatever the case, the three of us are en route to Westluck tomorrow."

### Water Tower (V-56)

**Nolan**: "Audio recording. From the prison this afternoon..."

**Warden**: Agent Vasquez, this is the strangest fucking thing-- why the hell do you want Victor Tuckman, anyway??

**Vasquez**: ...I'm afraid I can't tell you that, sir. It's not my place. I'm just here to make the transfer. If you need my credentials--

**Warden**: I don't-- care. I know you're good for them.

**Vasquez**: Then what's the problem?

**Warden**: What if I said \*no\*, Agent Vasquez?

**Vasquez**: 'No'? ...Well. Then I'd give you a number to call.

**Warden**: A number.

**Vasquez**: That's correct. And the person on the other end of the line would tell you: this is a matter of national security.

**Warden**: You're in Westluck, Agent Vasquez. And that's who I work for. Not for anyone at Interpol, or GUN, or whoever's on the other end of that number. Tuckman's an inmate under my care, and he's carrying out his sentence under the orders of the state.

*[A pause.]*

**Vasquez**: So... short of a phone call from the governor, nothing could change your mind?

**Warden**: ...In short? Yes.

**Vasquez**: That can be arranged.

**Warden**: ...Hm. In that case: arrange it. Then we'll talk.

*[The sounds of footsteps, Vasquez walking over to mutter to Nolan as he rises to his feet.]*

**Vasquez**: Fucking westerners. This is gonna take all day!

**Nolan**: Heh. Let me talk to Overlord. We'll get this taken care of.

*[Audio recording of that day ends.]*

**Nolan**: "I told Overlord about what happened. She was irritated but she said she'd make the arrangements. It'll take a day at most - our orders are to stand by and wait for the call... and get Tuckman to sign the papers. I know he'll sign. He has no choice - it's either the gallows, or whatever's waiting for him at 'Genesis'. It's a stroke of brilliance on Rio's part. Dead men with nothing to lose? Perfect, willing subjects. V brought up a good point over dinner, though. Whatever's waiting behind the curtain... it's probably nothing good. Why else would Rio need *death row inmates*?"