Grey: "Carlisle's lost an empire. You fall hard enough and you tend to be reminded of what truly matters. So...the end of the line. You're ready for this?"
Agent 47: "Are you? Who will you be without a score to settle?"
Grey: "I guess the 'world's most wanted fugitive' will have to do."
The two men look towards the manor.
Diana Burnwood (VO): "Alexa Carlisle...is dead. According to the funeral invitation, that is. So, naturally, it caused quite a stir when the late matriarch turned up at the breakfast table alive and kicking. Carlisle, wisely sensing that her number is up, has emerged from exile to tie up loose ends and secure the Carlisle legacy. She may be a monster, but you have to admire her due diligence.
Carlisle descends from an ancient line of warrior aristocrats. Her great-grandfather made a killing in the second opium war and established an empire in shipping, railroads and newspaper publishing. While largely unknown to the public, the family still asserts its quiet dominance over global transport and logistics, media and technology.
Most senior of the partners, Alexa Carlisle is cold as ice, tough as nails and sharp as a razor. Incidentally, it was her late father who first brought the three families together after the end of WW2 at this very house. Meaning that this, gentlemen...is the birthplace of Providence."
Grey (VO): "It began here and it ends here. Talk about poetic."
Diana (VO): "One more thing; according to our intel, Carlisle keeps a case file on the Constant. Information that may be helpful in his recapture. So don't leave the estate without it."
Grey (VO): "Right. Happy hunting, 47. See you on the other side."
Agent 47 and his allies have tracked Alexa Carlisle, the last remaining ProvidencePartner, to her ancestral manor home in Dartmoor, England. There, she has gathered her family to sort out her affairs, and to hold a memorial service for her faked death. However, the event has been marred by the sudden death of Carlisle's younger brother Zachary, prompting Carlisle to contact private detective Phineas Whitmer to quietly investigate.
47 must infiltrate the manor, eliminate Carlisle, and retrieve a case file containing information on Arthur Edwards, which can be done by taking the original file found somewhere in the manor, or by retrieving two tokens held by notable figures in the manor that grants access to a deposit box in the Milton-Fitzpatrick London branch, containing a copy of said file.
After completing the mission, 47's communication with Diana is unexpectedly cut off...
Mission Stories[]
Means, Motive And Opportunity
Solve the mystery at Thornbridge Manor
A famous Private Investigator summoned by Alexa Carlisle, has arrived at Thornbridge Manor. If you take his place, it may be an opportunity to get close to Madam Carlisle...
A Day To Remember
Take the role of the photographer
So, Madam Carlisle wants a picture taken. If you were to assist her with the missing fuse, I'm sure it would be one for the ages.
Her Final Resting Place
Present the funeral arrangements to Alexa Carlisle
Madam Carlisle is still going ahead with her staged funeral tomorrow, and she wants to inspect the arrangements. How about it, 47? You feel up to giving her the grand tour of her final resting place?
Intelligence[]
Case File[]
Case File on Arthur Edwards
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The case file Alexa Carlisle has compiled on Arthur Edwards.
Icons Above Safe
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Icons found above the safe in Alexa Carlisle's office: a clock, a telescope, a bonfire, a moose's head.
Receipt for Safe Repairs
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A receipt for the repairs of a safe in Alexa Carlisle's office. The safe may well contain Carlisle's case file on Arthur Edwards.
Safe Behind Painting
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According to the bodyguards, Alexa Carlisle's office contains a safe hidden behind a painting. Allegedly, a mechanism causes the painting to move and reveal the safe.
Safe in Alexa Carlisle's Office
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According to the guards, a technician recently visited Thornbridge Manor to repair a safe in Alexa Carlisle's office. The safe is purportedly located on the top floor of the mansion and may well contain Carlisle's case file on Arthur Edwards.
Bank Tokens[]
Letter to Rebecca Carlisle
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An unsent letter from Alexa Carlisle to her daughter Rebecca. The letter describes how two tokens carried by Rebecca and Mr. Fernsby, the butler, are to be combined in the event of Alexa Carlisle's death. Together, the tokens grant access to a deposit box in the London branch of the Milton-Fitzpatrick bank. Apparently, this deposit box contains a copy of the case file on Arthur Edwards.
Mr. Fernsby's Bank Token
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A token to the Milton-Fitzpatrick London branch carried by Mr. Fernsby, the butler. A set of two tokens grants access to a deposit box in the bank to whoever holds them. This deposit box likely contains a copy of the case file on Arthur Edwards.
Rebecca's Bank Token
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A token to the Milton-Fitzpatrick London branch carried by Rebecca Carlisle. A set of two tokens grants access to a deposit box in the bank to whoever holds them. This deposit box likely contains a copy of the case file on Arthur Edwards.
Set of Bank Tokens
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A set of tokens to the Milton-Fitzpatrick London branch, obtained from Mr. Fernsby and Rebecca Carlisle. The set grants access to a deposit box in the bank to whoever holds it. This deposit box likely contains a copy of the case file on Arthur Edwards.
Tokens for Rebecca and Mr. Fernsby
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According to the bodyguards, Rececca Carlisle and Mr. Fernsby, the butler, have each been given a token for the Milton-Fitzpatrick bank. When combined, the tokens grant access to a deposit box to whoever holds the set. This deposit box may well contain a copy of the case file on Arthur Edwards.
Suspects[]
Zachary Carlisle
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Zachary Carlisle, Alexa's younger brother and fellow resident of Thornbridge Manor. Zachary was found dead in his bed this morning, and despite a suicide note and doors locked from the inside, Alexa is convinced he was murdered.
Gregory Carlisle
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The oldest child of Alexa Carlisle, Gregory is a suspect in the murder of Zachary Carlisle.
[Upon questioning his alibi] He claims to have been at a pub with Edward at the time of Zachary's death to escape Emma's "headache" and his "obnoxious" sister Rebecca.
[Upon questioning his thoughts on Zachary] Gregory describes Zachary as an alcoholic recluse with a passion for rare plants.
[Upon questioning if he had seen any suspicious activity] Other than that, Gregory is amused at his mother's apparent mistakes and describes himself as "enjoying the show".
Edward Carlisle
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The middle child of Alexa Carlisle, Edward is a suspect in the murder of Zachary Carlisle.
[Upon questioning his alibi] Edward says he is staying at the local inn, and that he and Gregory were having drinks there at the time of Zachary's death.
[Upon questioning his thoughts on Zachary] He is unsure if Zachary could have killed himself and suggests you ask Rebecca as the two of them "had a long talk".
[Upon questioning if he had seen any suspicious activity] Edward finds both Alexa's faked death and Zachary's apparent suicide unsettling but has nothing else to add.
Rebecca Carlisle
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The youngest child of Alexa Carlisle, Rebecca is a suspect in the murder of Zachary Carlisle.
[Upon questioning her alibi] Rebecca says Patrick disappeared after dinner last night and may be in "some sort of trouble". Edward and Gregory went to a local pub after having drinks at the mansion. Emma acted "strange", but Rebecca doesn't know how she spent the evening. Rebecca herself claims to have been in a conference call from her laptop in her bedroom at the time of Zachary's death.
[Upon questioning her thoughts on Zachary] Rebecca adds that Zachary was more talkative than usual and was inquiring into her connections in the publishing business on behalf of "a friend".
[Upon questioning if she had seen any suspicious activity] Lastly, Rebecca says she found Mr. Fernsby leaving Zachary's room this afternoon.
Emma Carlisle
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The wife of Gregory and daughter-in-law to Madam Carlisle, Emma is a suspect in the murder of Zachary Carlisle.
[Upon questioning her alibi] She claims to have gone to bed with an "awful migraine" when Edward and Gregory had a drink around 8 PM last night.
[Upon questioning her thoughts on Zachary] Emma says Zachary's company was always "awkward" due to his all consuming fascination with plants. She says she considers Madam Carlisle at least partially responsible for his supposed suicide because she allowed Zachary to become a recluse.
[Upon questioning if she had seen any suspicious behaviour] Lastly, Emma states that she had seen nothing out of the ordinary except that Zachary appeared depressed after the apparent loss of his sister Madam Carlisle.
Patrick Carlisle
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The son of Emma and Gregory, Patrick is a suspect in the murder of Zachary Carlisle.
[Upon questioning his alibi] Patrick claims he was with a staff member called "Rosie" at the time of Zachary's death.
[Upon questioning his thoughts on Zachary] He says he found Zachary "creepy as hell" and to have "no ambition" and adds that the deceased once had a promising career but gave it up to live in isolation.
[Upon questioning if he had seen any suspicious behaviour] Lastly, Patrick suggests Zachary might have killed himself, or that Mr. Fernsby "could've done it".
Mr. Fernsby
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Butler at Thornbridge Manor, Mr. Fernsby is a suspect in the murder of Zachary Carlisle.
Mr. Fernsby clarified up front that he was working in his office last night and does not have an alibi.
Zachary's Room[]
Zachary's Bedroom
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The bedroom of Zachary Carlisle, Alexa Carlisle's younger brother and fellow resident of Thornbridge Manor. The room is located on the middle floor of the mansion, opposite the graveyard.
Zachary's Body
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The dead body of Zachary Carlisle, found in the victim's bed. Marks on his neck suggest he was killed by a rare, short-lived plant poison around 10 PM last night.
Whisky Glass and Bottle
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A whisky glass and bottle found on Zachary Carlisle's bedside table.
Zachary's Suicide Note
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Suicide note found in Zachary Carlisle's bedroom. It reads: "I am haunted by horrible past choices and their all consuming consequences. Alexa was the raft keeping me afloat. Without her I cannot go on. Goodbye." Signed Zachary
[Upon picking up Zachary's Half-Burnt Diary]Curiously, the handwriting does not match Zachary's diary.
Zachary's Laptop
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A laptop in Zachary Carlisle's bedroom, showing that Zachary was shopping for Wellington boots last night.
Secret Room
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A secret passage connecting a corridor and Zachary Carlisle's bedroom.
Mansion Floor Plans
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A floor plan of Thornbridge Manor detailing several hidden rooms and passages, one of which connects to Zachary Carlisle's bedroom.
Emma and Gregory's Room[]
Emma and Gregory's Room
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The bedroom in which Emma and Gregory Carlisle are staying. The room is located on the middle floor of the mansion, toward the cemetery.
Letter From Emma's Mother
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A letter from Emma's mother, found in the room in which Emma and Gregory Carlisle are staying. The letter details that Emma's father was the late Montgomery Carlisle, Alexa and Zachary's older brother, and that the two younger siblings murdered him. Apparently, the two murderers were unaware that Emma's mother was expecting his child.
Greenhouse Key Chain
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A key chain for the greenhouse, found in the bedroom in which Emma and Gregory Carlisle are staying. The key itself has been removed.
Bulldog Cane
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An old cane with a knob shaped like the head of a bulldog.
Shoes and Footprints
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Shoes and footprints found in Emma and Gregory's room[Upon scanning the footprints found on the terrace], matching the prints on the terrace outside the sitting room.
Rebecca's Room[]
Rebecca's Room
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The bedroom in which Rebecca Carlisle is staying. The room is located on the middle floor of the mansion, toward the parking area.
Rebecca's Notebook
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Rebecca Carlisle's notebook, found in the bedroom in which she is staying. The notes concern various Carlisle assets as well as a board meeting from the night before.[Upon picking up Zachary's Suicide Note]The handwriting does not match Zachary's suicide note.
Rebecca's Laptop
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Rebecca Carlisle's laptop, found in the bedroom in which she is staying. Logs on the laptop reveal that Rebecca was in a conference call for several hours around 10 PM last night.
Mr. Fernsby's Office[]
Mr. Fernsby's Office
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The office of Mr. Fernsby, the butler. The room is accessible through the storage room in the staff quarters on the ground floor of the mansion.
Zachary's Half-Burnt Diary
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Zachary Carlisle's diary, found half-burnt in the fireplace in Mr. Fernsby's office. The diary details how Zachary and Alexa conspired to murder their older brother Montgomery, and how Mr. Fernsby helped them cover it up as an accident. Zachary was still plagued by guilt and with Alexa presumed dead he planned to publicly confess to his crimes.[Upon picking up Zachary's Suicide Note]Curiously, the handwriting does not match the suicide note found in Zachary's bedroom.
Mr. Fernsby's List
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A list written by Mr. Fernsby, the butler. It details various preparations for tomorrow's pretend funeral and a photo shoot sheduled for today by the fountain in the garden.[Upon picking up Zachary's Suicide Note]The handwriting does not match Zachary Carlisle's suicide note.
Mr. Fernsby's Pills
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A jar of pills found in Mr. Fernsby's office. The pills are lethal in large doses[Upon scanning Zachary's Body] but do not match the marks on Zachary Carlisle's body and could therefore not have been the murder weapon.
Greenhouse[]
The Greenhouse
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The greenhouse in which Zachary Carlisle grew exotic plants. The greenhouse is located in the rear end of the garden, behind the mansion.
Lab Equipment
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Lab equipment found in the greenhouse. Residue suggests it was used to brew a lethal poison based on a poisonous plant growing nearby.
Poison Dosage Table
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An encyclopedia of plant poisons found in the greenhouse. The book is opened to a table of lethal doses of a particular plant poison.
Miscellaneous[]
A Family Photo
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Alexa Carlisle has summoned a photographer for a family photo by the fountain. Due to a missing fuse in the nearby fuse box, however, the photographer's equipment is without power.
Documents on the Carlisles' Assets
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Documents gathered by Rebecca on recent movements of assets belonging to the Media branch of the Carlisle holdings. They show a number of unauthorized movements of funds and privileges.
Edward's Speech
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Edward Carlisle's notes for the eulogy he is writing for his mother's pretend funeral.[Upon picking up Zachary's Suicide Note]The handwriting does not match Zachary's suicide note.
Footprints on Terrace
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Footprints found on the terrace behind the sitting room[Upon scanning Shoes and Footprints], matching the shoes and prints found in Emma and Gregory's room.
Funeral Arrangements
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A renowned funeral director has been summoned to arrange Alexa Carlisle's fake funeral in the family graveyard at Thornbridge Manor. Madam Carlisle wants to inspect the arrangements, but the funeral director refuses to see her until the staff have scared away the birds nesting nearby.
Montgomery's Long Lost Letter
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A renunciation letter from the late Montgomery Carlisle in which he forfeits his claim to the Carlisle empire and states his intention to marry a local girl called Jane. He suggests that his little sister Alexa takes over his future responsibilities as head of the family. The letter is dated 46 years ago and was never opened.
Portrait of Montgomery Carlisle
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A portrait of Montgomery Carlisle, Madam Carlisle's late older brother, located in the sitting room.
The Lawyer's Files
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Files found on the lawyer's laptop, revealing that Alexa Carlisle has lost control of all of her assets, including Thornbridge Manor.
The Private Investigator
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The private investigator summoned by Alexa Carlisle has arrived at the estate.
Keys and Keycards[]
Boat Key
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A key to a boat.
Greenhouse Key
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A key to the greenhouse.
Hearse Key
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A key to the undertaker's hearse.
Key to Emma and Gregory's Room
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A key to the room in which Emma and Gregory Carlisle are staying.
Key to Rebecca's Room
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A key to the room in which Rebecca Carlisle is staying.
Key to Mr. Fernsby's Office
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A key to the butler's office.
Mansion Master Key
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A key which unlocks every door in Thornbridge Manor.
Staff Locker Key
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Looks like a locker key.
Challenges[]
There are 58 challenges in total: 12 "Assassination", 19 "Discovery", 21 "Feats", 1 "Targets" & 5 "The Classics", worth 132000XP and containing 1 unlock.
Type Key: A="Assassination"; D="Discovery"; F="Feats"; T="Targets"; TC="The Classics"
If you are detected by cameras, erase or destroy the evidence.
+4000XP
*Added in Patch 3.70.
Mastery[]
Mastery Level
Type
Unlock
Description
1
Starting Location
Main Road
47 has arrived at Thornbridge Manor by the main road.
Starting Location
Director Commentary - Mission Introduction
Game Director Mattias Engström sets the scene as 47 arrives at Thornbridge Manor by the main road [WOA Deluxe Edition, WOA Deluxe Pack or Hitman 3 Deluxe Pack only].
2
Hidden Stash
Deliveries
Grey's informant can slip in and conceal a small item in a crate by the deliveries at the side of the manor.
A vial of poison. Contains a single dose of sedative. Any individual dosed will immediately slip into unconsciousness. May be administered via food or drink.
8
Starting Location
Behind Mansion
47 has arrived at Thornbridge Manor by way of the water and is in cover near the greenhouse.
9
Agency Pickup
Graveyard
Grey's informant can stealthily smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the graveyard, placing it near one of the old gravestones.
An audio distraction device. Remotely triggered. Will attract an individual in hearing range. Expect security staff to investigate if present. It has the signature Mk III look.
11
Starting Location
Library
47 has found his way to the well-stocked mansion library and starts there disguised as a member of staff.
12
Hidden Stash
Library
Grey's informant is able to conceal a small item on a bookshelf in the library, hiding it in plain sight.
A medium explosive device designed to resemble a rubber duck. Detonated by proximity. Exercise caution when placing. Will attract casual attention if spotted.
16
Starting Location
Zachary's Bedroom
47 has infiltrated the mansion and ended up in Zachary Carlisle's bedroom, disguised as the Private Investigator.
17
Hidden Stash
Laundry Room
Grey's informant is able to conceal a small item in a basket in the upstairs laundry room.
18
Starting Location
Main Road
47 has arrived at Thornbridge Manor by the main road, after the family gathering has started.
From Bartoli, makers of the finest hunting gear available, comes the new Woodsman Hunting Rifle. The stock is carved from solid walnut, the barrel drilled from the highest-quality metal blend.
* Only available in the World of Assassination Deluxe Edition, or sold seperately in the WOA Deluxe Pack or Hitman 3 Deluxe Pack.
† Only available in the World of Assassination Deluxe Edition, or sold seperately in the WOA Deluxe Pack, Seven Deadly Sins Collection or Seven Deadly Sins Act 3: Sloth.
‡ Only available in the World of Assassination Deluxe Edition, or sold seperately in the WOA Deluxe Pack, Seven Deadly Sins Collection or Seven Deadly Sins Act 7: Wrath.
If target lockdown is triggered, Alexa Carlisle will be escorted to one of three places: her Office, by the fireplace; her Bedroom, in the corner of the main room next to a closet; or the centre of the Small Office which contains the lawyer.
Trivia[]
The mission's name is possibly a reference to Batman: Death in the Family in which Jason Todd, Batman's partner dies. Similarly Lucas Grey, the 47's partner and friend dies in the cutscene after the mission.
This is one of the few missions in the main World of Assassination campaign to not have any security cameras, and one out of two missions outside of the prologue, the other one being Untouchable. Indeed, there are very few electronics on the map in general, other than a few laptops used by the inhabitants and the guard force.
Despite not having cameras in the Campaign, some were added in Freelancer.
This is the final mission to have Lucas Grey as client.
Several ideas involving the Dartmoor level include randomised killers and Emma Carlisle being a secondary target after the mystery was solved. The DLC developer commentary also mentions that the detective disguise was at one point intended to be easily obtainable at the very start of the map, but the team realized it took out the challenge of infiltrating the mansion.
The murder mystery subplot is a reference to whodunnit movies like Knives Out, especially this one since the mission takes place in a mansion where an important member of the family has been murdered and every family member is the potential killer.
This mission is very similar to the Hitman: Contracts mission Beldingford Manor, and even shares opportunities to eliminate the target by pillow-smothering, fireplace-exploding and whiskey-poisoning.
InHITMAN III™ VR: RELOADED, some footage from the original game's briefing cutscene, most notably the target's information, was included.
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