Aethyr Acquisition Agents are field operatives deployed to secure what cannot be obtained through diplomacy, regulation, or open force. Whether it’s unstable tech, rogue researchers, ancient relics, or unauthorized knowledge, Acquisition Agents are sent to retrieve, extract, or recover sensitive assets through precise, discreet action. They are trusted to operate where subtlety matters more than spectacle—and where timing is everything.
These agents are not assassins or soldiers. They specialize in negotiation, infiltration, and controlled escalation. Trained to evaluate and act under pressure, they determine what must be recovered, what cannot be allowed to spread, and what is too dangerous to leave behind. Some operate as polished emissaries in corporate boardrooms; others vanish into black markets, forgotten ruins, or fractured outposts under deep cover. Their methods are flexible, their judgment respected, and their mission clear: ensure valuable knowledge and technology end up in the right hands—even if no one remembers how it got there.
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Post-Op Obfuscation: After a successful acquisition, you may narratively muddy the trail—leaving behind confusing evidence, red herrings, or false leads that delay any investigation or retaliation.
Local Adaptation: You blend quickly into unfamiliar environments. When you first arrive to a new area, you may adopt a credible local role (e.g. merchant, inspector, courier) without advance preparation.
Incomplete Information: You are rarely told the full purpose or nature of what you’re acquiring. Asking too many questions, even internally, can result in redacted orders—or being replaced.
Forbidden Collection: You may not keep trophies, samples, or personal records from missions. Anything you extract must be logged and surrendered. Unauthorized retention of valuable technology is grounds for blacklisting or elimination.