(Getting back from the enclave base, Nico returns to the citadel. He finds Sarah Lyons talking with Owyn Lyons, Rothchild, and a group of brotherhood soldiers)
Sarah: All I'm saying is that the longer we sit here, the more time they have to shore up their defenses. We should hit them sooner rather than later
Owyn: We barely have the manpower to keep the citadel fortified. We've been over this before, Sarah
Sarah: So we just wait until they decide we're next on the list? If the pride goes in now, then we might have a chance
Owyn: And if you fail, then what? The risk is not worth the reward
Rothchild: I agree. Without the GECK, the purifier is useless to the enclave. They might give up before long
Sarah: I don't like this
Owyn: You don't have to like it, Sarah. You just have to follow orders
Nico: She's right
(Everyone looks over and sees Nico alive)
Owyn: So, you're back. We feared both you and the GECK were lost. Were you successful?
Nico: Sort of. I did find the GECK...
Owyn: Excellent. With that, we hold the key to keeping the enclave from controlling the purifier
Rothchild: Hold on. What do you mean "sort of"?
Nico: I found the GECK, but the enclave captured me and stole it. I blew their base sky high and killed their president, but that's not going to stop them if they still have the GECK
Owyn: Then we must go at once! If you have any other information, tell me now before we mobilize. Any help you van give will save lives
Nico: The enclave is fractured. They're not as unified as they'd have you believe
Rothchild: Could they be installing the GECK right now?
Nico: The enclave doesn't have the activation code. Without it, they can't start the purifier.
Sarah: If the enclave has the GECK, then there's nothing stopping them from starting the purifier. They'll figure out the code eventually
Owyn: I'm afraid you're right. We need to act now while we have the chance
Sarah: Send the pride in. We can do it. We can win this!
Owyn: Alright, Sarah. The pride goes in. But I want you to have some extra firepower. Rothchild. Is it ready?
Rothchild: What? No! Well... I mean, Li and I have solved the power problems, but we've only barely finished the diagnostic tests
Owyn: So?
Rothchild: It's not ready for field tests, let alone live fire situations. The weapons haven't been calibrated, the navigation detection system is offline...
Owyn: Enough, Rothchild. Can you make it work or not?
Rothchild: Honestly? I don't know. I think we can scrape by. And I suppose if we can't, it won't matter in the long run anyway
Owyn: Then it's decided. Sarah, you and Nico take the pride and use Liberty Prime as support. Secure that purifier
Nico: Actually, I also have a friend outside who's joining the fight. Please promise not to shoot him
Owyn: Who, Fawkes? Of course not. He's been very helpful
Nico: Appreciate it
Sarah: Before we get started, I wanted to let you know that my father and I have been talking...
