On Top of the World is the first mission in HITMAN™ III, in which Agent 47 must eliminate Carl Ingram and Marcus Stuyvesant, two of three Partners of Providence.
Objectives:
- Eliminate Carl Ingram
- Eliminate Marcus Stuyvesant
Contents
Description
After obtaining the new identities and whereabouts of the Providence Partners, 47 and Lucas Grey have tracked them down to the Burj Al-Ghazali in Dubai, where they are attending the building's inauguration as guests of its owner, Sheikh Omar al-Ghazali
As 47 and Grey skydive toward the building's top floors, they witness Alexa Alice Carlisle hastily leaving the building. Diana suspects the reason is due to The Constant, who has been seizing Providence resources since his escape from captivity.
While Diana tracks Carlisle, 47 and Grey continue their mission to infiltrate the Burj Al-Ghazali and eliminate the remaining Partners, Carl Ingram and Marcus Stuyvesant .
Mission Briefing
Intro Cutscene
Lucas Grey (VO): "Look closer."
Grey stands on the edge of a ship at port, looking towards a rocky beach, and buildings beyond.
Grey (CONT'D): "In the shadows. Behind the everyday world. Beyond the headlines and the seats of power. A hidden hand."
Grey (VO): "A kind of company, known as...Providence."
The van speeds through a desert canyon.
Grey (CONT'D): "To it, we were just assets. To use and throw away. To do the unthinkable--the unforgivable--and it never gave us a second thought, until now."
At nightfall, the men sneak around the border to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Grey (VO): "After decades in the shadows, we are fighting back. Me and 47."
They hail a vehicle in the dusty desert and eventually, cross over the dunes by foot.
Grey (CONT'D): "Much has been lost. But we are closer than ever. We trapped the Constant, Providence's Chief Controller, and finally learnt the names of its three partners."
They crest a ridge overlooking an oil facility as a plane flies low nearby.
Grey (VO): "In their downfall, we lay the past to rest."
Moments later, 47 and Grey stand in the cargo bay of the plane, now wearing skydiving suits.
Grey (CONT'D): "And just maybe, look towards the future..."
The ramp lowers, exposing the men to the air.
Grey (COM): "47. It's time."
In the distance, rising above the clouds, lies their destination: the Burj Al-Ghazali tower.
HITMAN III
They HALO jump out of the back of the plane, free falling.
Grey (COM): "The Partners are down there. You know, I never planned this far ahead."
Agent 47 (COM): "You never do."
Grey (COM): "I see someone got his memory back. Wait, is that a beacon--"
A flashing red light grows brighter through the clouds beneath them--a helicopter bursts forth, and the two narrowly dodge its rotors. They correct their flight.
Grey (COM): "What the hell? Base. Alexa Carlisle's helicopter just took off. Confirm target locations, over."
Agent 47 (COM): "Diana, what's the status?"
Diana (VO): "Right. We have a situation."
47 deploys his parachute and floats down onto the building.
Diana (CONT'D): "Carlisle has left the building...And I think I know why."
Hanging on for dear life, 47 watches his detached parachute sail away far below him.Briefing
Diana (VO): "We’ll keep track of her. Make sure she doesn’t. Meanwhile, the plan stays the same. Your destination is The Sceptre; the world’s tallest building where the Partners are laying low, courtesy of their host sheikh Omar al-Ghazali. Marcus Stuyvesant is fifth generation old money. His family made its fortune in real estate and banking and were at one point the chief landowners in New York.
Carl Ingram is a powerful Washington kingmaker whose family grew rich selling gunpowder during the American Civil War and later established a globe-spanning empire in oil, coal and steel. Both families long since retreated from public view but their quiet dominance endures to this day.
Now, the Partners likely suspect that we’re coming. So Mr. Grey will infiltrate building controls and disable all electronic doors and elevators. Stuyvesant and Ingram are about to find they have nowhere left to run."
Grey (VO): "Right. This is our moment, 47. Providence ruined our lives with the flick of a pen. Today...we return the favor. Happy hunting."
MISSION ACTIVEMission Stories
How The Mighty Fall
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Facilitate Grey's revenge Listen, I want to talk to the partners directly, make them understand why all this is happening. And that terminal gives me an idea, There's a server room near the Sheikh's personal reception. If you can gain access to it, we might be able to recover useful intel from it. We'll have to work together to hack the system, but it's our best shot. |
Bird of Prey
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Join the meeting with Carl Ingram Zana Kazem, aka "The Vulture." One of the top agents working for Crystal Dawn, the Pan-African terrorist organization. I almost hired him myself once but chose The Maelstrom instead. Now, what is his business here? |
(In)Security
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Take the role of Stuyvesant's replacement bodyguard Stuyvesant is expecting a replacement guard. If you can locate him, we should be able to get within strangling distance of the little worm. |
Intelligence
- "Welcome To The Sceptre" Pamphlet
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Join us for the inauguration of the Burj Al-Ghazali. Prince Al-Ghazali invites you all to join him in opening this milestone of a building. You are all his personal guests. Visit the various bars, exhibits and relaxation areas and most importantly--enjoy yourselves. |
Challenges
| Name | Type | Description | Rewards |
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| Straight Shot | A | Assassinate a target with a headshot. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Tasteless, Traceless | A | Assassinate a target with lethal poison. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Piano Man | A | Assassinate a target with the fiber wire. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Hold My Hair | A | Assassinate a target by drowning them. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Someone Could Hurt Themselves | A | Assassinate a target in an accident. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Versatile Assassin | A | Complete the following Assassination challenges in the Burj Al-Ghazali:
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Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Pick Your Poison | A | Eliminate Carl Ingram by making him eat poisoned food. | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Vertical Approach | A | Eliminate Marcus Stuyvesant by pushing, dumping or pulling him over a ledge or railing. | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Angry Birdy | A | Eliminate Carl Ingram by making him strike an explosive golf ball. | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Black Gold Eye | A | Eliminate Carl Ingram by impaling him on his oil-rig model in his office. | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Impactful Art | A | Eliminate both targets with a single chandelier. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Mile High Drop | A | Eliminate each target while they are in the air parachuting. | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Conserving Ammunition | A | Eliminate both targets with a single bullet using a sniper rifle. | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Steep Task | A | Eliminate Carl Ingram by pushing, dumping or pulling him over a ledge or railing. | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Icarus | A | Electrocute Marcus Stuyvesant using the sun at the art installation | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Discover Dubai | D | Reveal all undiscovered areas in the Burj Al-Ghazali. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Easy Breezy | D | Open all electronic window shutters using the phone. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Rotor Man | D | Disguise yourself as the Helicopter Pilot. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Shortcut: Penthouse Terrace Ladder | D | Unlock the ladder shortcut at the penthouse terrace. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Wet Worker | D | Disguise yourself as Zana "The Vulture" Kazem, agent of Crystal Dawn. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Rotor Ready | D | Obtain the helicopter key. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Shortcut: Ventilation Area Ladder | D | Unlock the ladder shortcut at the ventilation area behind the penthouse. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Elite Heat | D | Disguise yourself as a Penthouse Guard. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Hot One | D | Disguise yourself as the Chef | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Toothpick | D | Obtain a scimitar. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Waiter Cater | D | Disguise yourself as an Event Staff Member. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Shortcut: Atrium Lobby Door | D | Unlock the shortcut door in the atrium lobby. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Here Goes Nothing | D | Escape the Burj Al-Ghazali via parachute. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Grand Connection | D | Escape the Burj Al-Ghazali via the penthouse elevator. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Pocket-Sized Empire | D | Obtain a skyscraper miniature model. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Shortcut: Helipad Ladder | D | Unlock the ladder shortcut at the helipad. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Ground Floor, Please | D | Escape the Burj Al-Ghazali via the atrium elevator. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Key to the Sceptre | D | Obtain the penthouse key. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Servant Exit | D | Escape the Burj Al-Ghazali via the staff elevator. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Up and Away | D | Escape the Burj Al-Ghazali via helicopter. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| For Emergencies Only | D | Obtain the evacuation keycard. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Chameleon | D | Find and equip all disguises at the Burj al-Ghazali. | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Meet the Stuyvesants | F | Reunite the Stuyvesants. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Suiting Attire | F | Exit the Burj Al-Ghazali while wearing the skydiving suit. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Precious Moments | F | Take a photo of Marcus Stuyvesant being reunited with his daughter. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Mission Story - (In)Security | F | Complete the mission story "(In)Security." | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Geronimo | F | Trigger an evacuation by using the keycard readers in the penthouse. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Chip and Dip | F | Hack the server room without triggering the silent alarm. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Cashing Out | F | Pacify the Sheikh using a goldbar. | Mission Mastery +1000 |
| Nightcrawler | F | Take a photo of the Sheikh sleeping. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Mission Story - Bird Of Prey | F | Complete the mission story "Bird of Prey." | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Disturbing the Peace | F | Disturb Carl Ingram while he is on the dictaphone. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Mission Story - How The Mighty Fall | F | Complete the mission story "How The Mighty Fall." | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Flying Monkey Business | F | [REDACTED] | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Particular Palette | F | Serve Marcus Stuyvesant his requested drink at the art gallery bar. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| High Rise Drop | F | Push or dump anyone down an elevator shaft. | Mission Mastery +2000 |
| Eliminate Carl Ingram | T | Eliminate Carl Ingram | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| Eliminate Marcus Stuyvesant | T | Eliminate Marcus Stuyvesant | Mission Mastery +4000 |
| The Classics | TC | Complete all the Classic challenges on "On Top Of The World" on X difficulty:
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Mission Mastery +8000 (master)
Mission Mastery +4000 (professional) Mission Mastery +2000 (casual) |
| Silent Assassin, Suit Only | TC |
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Mission Mastery +4000 (any difficulty) |
| Sniper Assassin | TC |
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Mission Mastery +2000 (any) |
| No Evidence | TC |
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Mission Mastery +1000 (any) |
| Suit Only | TC |
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Mission Mastery +1000 (any) |
| Silent Assassin | TC |
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Mission Mastery +4000 (any) |
Mastery
| Mastery Level | Type | Unlock | Description |
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| 2 | Melee | Burj Al-Ghazali Snowglobe | A novelty snowglobe featuring the Dubai Burj Al-Ghazali. Available in the "Sceptre" gift shop and at selected outlets. |
| 2 | Starting Location | Atrium Lobby | 47 arrives at the top of a towering structure in the middle of the desert; Grey arrives safely on-site a number of floors below. |
| 3 | Hidden Stash | Kitchen | Grey's insider can cleverly smuggle in a small item and place it in a non-suspect location in the kitchen. |
| 4 | Starting Location | Meeting Room | 47 has expertly managed to infiltrate the Burj Al-Ghazali staff meeting room, cleverly disguised as a waiter. |
| 5 | Poison | Emetic Poison Vial | A vial of poison. Contains a single dose of emetic poison. When consumed, an individual will immediately become nauseated and seek a location to throw up in. Can be administered via food or drink. |
| 6 | Agency Pickup | Penthouse Supply Room | One of Grey's insiders can smuggle in a briefcase containing a large item and leave it in the penthouse supply room behind the reception area. |
| 7 | Starting Location | Art Installation | 47 has infiltrated the "Accumulus" art installation, donning a disguise that allows him to pass himself off as a technician. |
| 7 | Container | ICA Briefcase MK III | A brand-new ICA briefcase. This briefcase can hold one item. |
| 8 | Hidden Stash | Atrium Toilet | Grey's insider is able to smuggle in and carefully place a small item in a discreet section of the atrium public toilets. |
| 9 | Agency Pickup | Maintenance Room | One of Grey's insiders can smuggle in a briefcase containing a large item and hide it in a stairwell maintenance room. |
| 10 | Explosive | Explosive Golf Ball | A light explosive disguised as a golf ball. Any hard impact from a golf club or throw will trigger an explosion. |
| 11 | Starting Location | Guard Room | 47 has infiltrated the guard room, fooling everyone while disguising himself as security. |
| 12 | Hidden Stash | Laundry Room | Grey's insider is able to place a small item in a smartly hidden spot in a stairwell laundry room. |
| 13 | Melee | Ornate Scimitar | An ornately decorated scimitar with gold trim and a porcelain covered handle, perfectly weighted and razor sharp. |
| 14 | Agency Pickup | Art Backstage Balcony | Grey's insider can deftly smuggle in a briefcase containing a large item and hide it expertly on the outside balcony near the art exhibition backstage area. |
| 15 | Sniper Rifle | Druzhina 34 DTI | A DTI variant of the Druzhina 43 rifle. A modern long-distance sniper rifle. Very effective at all ranges, with a medium firing rate. |
| 17 | Agency Pickup | Penthouse Ventilation Area | Grey's insider can expertly smuggle in a briefcase containing a large item and leave it in the penthouse ventilation maintenance area. |
| 19 | Starting Location | Penthouse | 47 has infiltrated the Burj Al-Ghazali penthouse, disguising himself as a member of the staff. |
| 20 | Suit | Ashen Suit With Gloves | A light gray, finely textured tailored suit featuring a charcoal tie, black shoes and matching gloves. |
| 20 | Explosive | ICA Proximity Explosive Mk III | A modular explosive device designed by the ICA. Detonated by proximity. Exercise caution when placing. Highly suspicious if noticed. It has the signature Mk III look. |
Disguises
- Skydiving Suit (starting suit)
- Ashen Suit (changed into automatically)
- Art Crew
- Event Security
- Event Staff
- Famous Chef
- Helicopter Pilot
- Ingram's Bodyguard
- Kitchen Staff
- Maintenance Staff
- Penthouse Guard
- Penthouse Staff
- The Assassin
Note: Skydiving Suit and Ashen Suit are not counted towards the 11 disguises required for Chameleon challenge.
Weapons
- Apple
- Banana
- Bartoli 75R
- Blueberry Muffin
- Cannabis Joint
- Car Battery
- Cleaver
- Coconut
- Coin
- Crowbar
- DAK DTI
- Emetic Pills
- Emetic Rat Poison
- Fire Axe
- Fire Extinguisher
- Folding Knife
- Frying Pan
- Gold Idol
- Goldbar
- Golf Club
- Hackl 9S Covert
- Hammer
- HX-10
- Imperial Filigree Egg
- Iron
- Kitchen Knife
- Lethal Poison Pill Jar
- Letter Opener
- Meaty Bone
- Model of the Sceptre
- Ornate Scimitar
- Propane Tank
- Scissors
- Screwdriver
- Shashka A33 Covert
- Shovel
- Soap
- Soda Can
- Wet Floor Sign
- Whiskey Bottle
- Wrench
Other NPCs
- Lucy Phillips - Artist/designer of the "Accumulus" installation.
- Cornelia Stuyvesant - Daughter of Marcus Stuyvesant
- Hans Lucht - Pulitzer Prize-winning freelance journalist.
- Zana Kazem - An assassin. His disguise can be worn.
Gallery
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Escalation Contracts
There are currently five escalation contracts available in Dubai:
- The Asmodeus Waltz (Deluxe Pack only)
- The Greed Enumeration (Seven Deadly Sins Collection only)
- The Phoenix Ascension
- The Sebastian Principle
- The Sinbad Stringent
Elusive Targets
TBA.
Target Lockdown
When Ingram and Stuyvesant go into lockdown the guards will escort them to the balcony, and they both will escape in a parachute backpack. 47 will have 20 seconds to eliminate them, if failed to do so, it fails the mission. The parachutes themselves can be sabotaged beforehand.
Map
TBA.
Trivia
The text below contains some of the easter eggs found in this level. For the full list of easter eggs on this & other levels, see here.
- Sebastian Sato from the mission Showstopper is found wandering around the cloud bar with a new orange suit which suggests he canonically survived the mission.
- During the end of the Story Mission "How the Mighty Fall.", if 47 interrupts Lucas Grey's monologue to Carl Ingram and Marcus Stuyvesant by killing either one of them, Grey will stop his speech and remark about the anti climactic end of the two Providence Leaders.
- When drowning some one in one of the many electric toilets scattered around the level, after the person has been killed the toilet will attempt to analyze what has been put into its bowl, with one of its remarks humorously stating "I am in doubt if you are actually human."
- In the Storage Room right outside of the Server Room, there is a white board with a sticky note that says "Talk to Allan for Details!", this is an on going joke in the Hitman games starting from Hitman: Blood Money where an item called the "Kitchen Crate Holster." Use to hide weapons and illegal items would reveal that the in game description for it was not finished and that a developer had left a note in place of the description simply saying "Allan please add details"
- One of the sticky notes on the same white board as before has the sentence "Just another guy who saw too many movies as a child", another note found around the levels many white boards has the words "Welcome to the party pal..." written on it, both of these notes are a reference to the classic 1988 movie "Die Hard"
- It's possible these two references were made due to the movie taking mostly on a sky scraper just like Dubai
- Another Sticky note found in the levels White boards has the words "Al or Din? Laddie?" Written on it, which is a direct reference to a line of dialog spoken by Robbin Williams acting as the Genie from the 1992 Disney animated movie "Aladdin"
- While parachuting down, Grey admits to 47 he did not think this far ahead, and 47 dryly remarks "You never do", which in turn has Grey respond with a deadpan "Well, looks like someone's got their memory back". This exchange is likely a reference to when they both attempted to free the other Subjects from Ort-Meyer's Institute in the comic, but were overwhelmed by the increased security, something Grey did not account for, and were completely blindsided by the measures in place. In turn, Grey was forced to leave 47 behind, and lead to 47's memories being altered.
- When exiting through the main elevator in the atrium, there is an occasional glitch where the player's character will not be seen inside, and instead only an empty elevator will be shown.
