Murat - Wheel Lock Musket

[Murat]
A high-ranking Janissary officer.
The main strength of the Janissary are the gun-toting Tupekechis, but he believes that the conquest of Constantinople was possible because of their huge cannons.
Ultimate Weapon Quest: Gun
Wheel Lock Musket Quest
Location: Near Constantinople Battlefield

I am Murat, the commander of the Janissary artillery unit of Topcu Ojak.
...You don't look like a soldier who's involved in this war. What brings you here?
I see... So you're here to find the most powerful weapon throughout the land.
But to be honest, I'm not sure you can find what you're looking for out here.
Let me make you a deal. I'll give you more information on this weapon you're so desperately seeking.
But in return, you've got to help me with something too.
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Right now, our army's facing a dire situation. Although Topcu Ojak's cannons have been firing nonstop, the castle's barely scratched.
I need your help in testing out our cannons. Can you kill the Farmer Conscripts near the entrance of the castle and bring their Broken Farming Tools?
HINT: You can find the Farmer Conscripts in the Constantinople Palace Chalke.

Back already? Excellent.
From the looks of it, the cannons barely damanged the farming tools you brought.
This is going to be a problem. I better order the repair unit to work on the cannons.

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Although you might think otherwise, Gunner units can be quite versatile. Our gunner unit can enter the palace once they break down the wall.
Well, it wouldn't be a bad idea for you to meet Mustafa, the Commander of the gunner unit.
Go and try finding him now. He's got more information than you think.
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I should read Mustafa's Log while the repair unit is working on the cannons.
...Oh. I just forgot about you.
Since we are friends now, you can read it first.

Oh, you're a quick reader.
Find anything in particular?

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You probably know it from reading Mustafa's log that Constantinus' Byzantine Knights greatly fear gunners.
The gunner unit under Mustafa's command seems to be playing an active role.
I can't let you have all the credit.
If I did, I would bring shame to the Sultan himself!
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Although the cannons can't be used until the repairs are complete, I can't just idle the time away.
Could you bring me the Commander's Report from the Byzantine Captain? I want to see how many enemies the gunners killed.

Thank you for your hard work.

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What fantastic luck!
There's a weakness in the enemy's forces that we can exploit!
The Byzantine Captains are guarding the northern gate in particular because of the fragile infrastructure.
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Damn! We can't do anything since our cannons are being repaired.
We can't let this opportunity slip away!
What? You know how to craft cannons?
Can you begin crafting them now? You could help turn the tide of battle over in our favor!

Very impressive, adventurer.
I foolishly thought that we were the only ones capable of crafting superior cannons but you've proven me wrong.

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Can you see the splendid chaos taking place out there? Thanks to your cannons, the gate has finally fallen!
Those enemies must be cowering in fear by now. Show them no mercy!
The Tupekechis must be inside already.
If I could, I'd craft more cannons and blow them all away, but Mustafa asked me to restrain the use of our cannons.
He said there's someone important in the palace. I wonder who it might be?
Please tell me if you get any information.
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It is unfortunate that we couldn't show the true power of our cannons. There would be no problem getting the enemies to surrender.
I can't let Tupekechi have all the credit.
Let's give a lesson to the Byzantine Warriors and force the enemies' surrender.

Impressive work, adventurer!
Look at them!
They've got nowhere to run, those cornered rats!

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Now we've got them right where we want them.
Heh, heh... Let's try coaxing them to surrender.
It looks like Mustafa is coming up with some kind of strategy. But there might be a more effective approach, don't you think?
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That's brilliant! We can lure them with money!
Think you can bring me Gold Ingots to bait the enemy?
I heard that the Dark Cardinal is in charge, so I guess we can appeal to him.

Thank you.
This will definitely tempt the enemies.

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The enemies haven't shown any signs of surrender yet. The vermin must underestimating us.
As commanders, we should learn how to conquer unruly enemies. Perhaps now is the time to show them our power.
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Hahaha! Will they have any desire left to fight after they lose their weapons?
Kill Byzantine Officers and bring me their spears.
Use your agile mobility to your advantage and wipe them out.
HINT: You can find the Byzantine Officers in the Constantinople Palace Bailey.

Hahaha, excellent work, adventurer!
Let's see how fearless these scoundrels are without their weapons!

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Damn! Even now, the enemies still have no intention of surrendering?
There's no glimmer of hope left in the palace now that the gate's open. Why won't they surrender?
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Have you noticed anything suspicious?
In cases like these, it's either because of great Loyalty or Patience which raises the enemy's morale.
What do you think is the enemy's secret?

Loyalty! My thoughts exactly!
The enemies' Loyalty is great enough to rise above even death!

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Loyalty is not easily earned. The reason why men have such loyalty is because they have a magnificent commanding officer.
The enemies on the other side must also have a great leader who stirs such steadfast allegiance.
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Although their strength is admirable, we need to remember that we are at war.
We have no choice but to destroy the Elephant Gunners, the leaders of the Byzantine Knights.
HINT: You can find the Elephant Gunners in the Constantinople Palace Bailey.

You've done a tremendous job.
They have chosen an honorable death and through their defeat, we have found victory.

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While you were away, the Topcu Ojaks presented us with a cannon.
It'll be foolish for anyone to underestimate us just because we only have one cannon.
With the right ammunition, the damage we could wreak would be immeasurable!
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The only suitable ammunition for this is a Flame Cannonball.
Mustafa warned me to go easy on them, but we've got to deal a devastating strike to those devlis.
If we pull this off, we'll scare off the enemies while protecting the people within the palace.

You've done well.
With this cannonball, we'll obliterate the enemy, once and for all!

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This silence is unnerving...
Something must be amiss. Did they all flee in terror because of the great power of the cannon?
Could they all be dead?
We better go investigate the enemy's base to see what happened.
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We'll uncover more information about our enemies if we find their confidential documents. They're hidden in some sort of box.
These documents hold the enemy's secret orders and classified information.
Please bring me these documents from the Constantinople Palace.

Incredible! Where did you find the confidential documents?
Let's take a look and see what secrets our enemies have been hiding from us.

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Hmph. It seems that the Cataphract Cavalry has been dealing out weapons.
Amidst the silence, our enemies were shrewdly preparing their secret weapons!
Whatever weapons they're preparing, I'm sure they're no match for our cannons.
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The Cataphract Cavalry must pay for their betrayal.
Make them taste the bitterness of defeat and bring back their contract to see who they were dealing with.
HINT: You can find the Cataphract Cavalry in the Constantinople Palace Bailey.

Ah, you've returned. What did you find?
Hmm, what's this? A contract between Giustiniani and the Dark Cardinal?
How is this related to the Cataphract Cavalry?

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Our enemy's actions have been suspicious...
The weapon trades and the dangerous alliances all point to a dangerous future.
This ominous atmosphere can't be ignored. We should remain cautious.
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Mustafa, who's in charge of the gunner unit, is well informed of the enemies. He might have some insight to the situation at hand.
Go to Mustafa and secretly ask him what the enemies are planning.

What did you learn?
Every bit of information is crucial.

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What? We were attacked by the enemies? But Mustafa managed to defeat them?
We can't let our guard down again! Losing our cannons to the enemies would bring us closer to our own demise.
In melee battle, guns hold an advantage over cannons.
The artillery unit probably couldn't do a thing about a sudden attack because they lack the agility of gunner units.
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Wait a second... I gave Gold Ingots to the Dark Cardinals to surrender, but they made a contract with Giustiniani to buy weapons.
Moreover, Giustiniani ordered the Cataphract Cavalry to steal our cannons and was about to sell them.
This is preposterous.
That monstrous Giustiniani! Bring me a Gold Ingot Box right away.

I knew I could count on you! Great job!
Shall we open it?

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Argh!...
Why won't it open?
Let's see who can get this blasted thing unlocked, you or me!
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...What the hell is wrong with this?
I've tried everything to get this open!
Why don't you give it a try?

Hey, how'd you do that?
Looks like you didn't even use much effort!

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Damn! There's nothing in this Gold Ingot Box!
The enemy must have used the Gold Ingots to buy the weapons instead of surrendering.
Those bastards! If word of this spreads, I'll be a dead man.
Help me take their weapons away and exact my revenge!
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Since Slave Warriors do most of the heavy lifting in the palace, they must've transported the weapons.
We need to find out who was responsible for orchestrating this.
Please bring me the notebook that contains a record of what the Slave Warriors have done.
HINT: You can find the Slave Warriors in the Constantinople Palace.

Did you find the task difficult? Thank you, my friend. I know this wasn't an easy task.
Be sure to keep this gold I've given you a secret from Mustafa.
I suspect that he's hiding something from me, too.

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Now let's see what's written in this Slave Diary.
...I don't believe this! It's filled with curses against the Slave Commander.
It appears that the Slave Warriors were terrified of the batons the Commander carried.
These batons flashed a red light and was a way that the Commander controlled them.
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Since it only takes a worthless baton that flashes a red light to scare them, why not build one ourselves?
It didn't seem necessary to craft one before, but we must do whatever we can to gain an advantage over our enemies.
Try enhancing the baton.
Of course the higher the level the better, but why don't you try level 2 first?

Oh! As good as I expected! This is great.
Those enemies will be terrified if they see what this can do to them.
Hahaha!

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Now that we have the chance, we better look for the weapons and bring them back.
We're in great danger now that we've just occupied the gate and entered the enemy base.
Don't let the enemies gain the upper hand. Take away their weapons!
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First thing we have to do is find out the location of the weapons.
We'll need to get some information on the Slave Commanders who lead the slave soldiers.
HINT: You can find the Slave Commanders in the Constantinople Palace.

Too easy, eh?
Keep up the good work!

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Hmm... based on the information you've given me, I can only surmise that the Dark Priests took the weapons.
Looks like the weapons haven't been distributed to the soldiers yet.
While they're still fighting with farming tools and swords, they'll be equipped with better weapons before long.
If we strike first, we'll gain the advantage.
According to our intelligence reports, the enemies have been setting traps.
If these reports are true, there's a high chance that we'll lose all of our cannons.
These weapons are our own chance of victory in this war.
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We cannot give up now. No matter how dangerous the mission, we must fight until the end.
We need your help. Can you assist us by wiping out the Dark Priests? Our artillery unit will follow right behind you.
HINT: You can find the Dark Priests in the Constantinople Palace.

You've done really well.
Thank you. I am relieved now.

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Thanks to your help, the artillery unit easily completed their mission. It turns out that the enemy was stockpiling guns.
Even though cannons have tremendous power, they lack the agility of guns.
However, we can become an invincible force when we use cannons while depending on the gunner unit and strong allies like you.
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While rummaging among the enemy's weapons, we came across this. Why don't you take a look at it?
Looks like an order to me, but it's completely stained by the oil from the guns.

This order looks quite interesting.
Though they received the Gold Ingots from me, they set up a trap in place of surrender.
Anyway, who told them the rumor was a set-up?

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It looks like the Dark Cardinal gave orders to the Dark Priests.
While their leader was brilliant, his men weren't. They were defeated when they set the trap.
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It's clear that the Dark Cardinals were the masterminds behind all this.
Please go and kill them. It's the only way to end this war.

Good work. Please wipe the sweat from your brow.

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Adventurer, I have some news that may be of interest to you.
Listen carefully.
I received information on a very special weapon...
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If you go to the Bazaar in Rome, you can meet Medici, a merchant who sells an extraordinary item called a [Medici's Gold Box].
Inside the box is an extremely powerful weapon.
While it won't be as strong as a cannon, it'll still be a fairly powerful weapon.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to pay a visit to him.

Tip: You can purchase a [Medici's Gold Box] from Medici at the Bazaar in Rome.

Did you see Medici?
Were you able to receive anything good?
There's no need to be disappointed. Even if you didn't get what you wanted, you'll surely have another chance to try again...

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Since the real commander has been vanquished, victory will be ours soon.
Truthfully, the war is meaningless now.
If we continue to fight, we'd only be prolonging a massacre.
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We need to issue an order for our enemies to surrender.
There's no need for more lives to be lost. The war must end so that peace can begin.
Please go and tell the enemy that once they surrender, their lives will be spared.

Adventurer, you have clearly emerged as a hero of this war.
We are one step closer to achieving peace.

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The unfolding events are no doubt troubling. The enemy should have surrendered by now.
However, there's been no sign from the Emperor.
If he had any compassion for his soldiers, he would stop this pointless war.
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Wait, it seems that a man called the Byzantine Emperor's Shade was the one who led the war on behalf of the Emperor!
Our grueling battle is not over yet...
I'd kill him this instant if I could, but Mustafa needs my help.
Please kill the Byzantine Emperor's Shade and secure peace for us all.

Look! The enemies have started surrendering!
Could you give this to Mustafa?
I want to show him my appreciation for all his help.
Adventurer, is that a cannon that you're carrying? A gift from Mustafa?
I can't accept this. Now that the war's over, I've got no need for it. You better take it instead.
It may even come in handy during your journey.
The Sultan's army has begun their occupation of the Constantinople Palace.
I've learned much from this war. Ultimately, the source of your strength will come from your comrades.
Keep this in mind and you will find victory in all your battles.

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