The Finish Line is the second mission in HITMAN™ 2. 47 attends the Global Innovation Race in Miami, Florida, USA, in order to eliminate one of the drivers, and CFO of Berlin-based tech consortium Kronstadt Industries,Sierra Knox, and her father, former-driver and co-founder and CEO of Kronstadt, Robert Knox.
A visionary inventor and technological innovator, Robert Knox has spearheaded Kronstadt Industries to the bleeding edge of technological development. His equally brilliant daughter, Sierra, is not only a financial wizard but also a fiercely competitive race car driver, with a fiery temper to match. Kronstadt enjoys enormous popularity with global consumers. However, few are aware that the company is also one of the world's leading suppliers of next-gen military tech.
Last year, despotic ruler, Jin Po, employed prototype Kronstadt drones against peaceful civilian protestors in the now-infamous "Tungan Valley incident." And although it has yet to be proven, there is little doubt that the Knoxes personally brokered the deal, making them complicit in a war crime. It is unclear why the Knoxes would betray their masters, but likely, the fear of being next on the shadow client's hit list has pressured them to cut a deal with the enemy.
Undoubtedly, with Kronstadt Industries on their side, the militia will increase their attacks ten-fold, and so our contract obligates us to retire Robert and Sierra Knox and contain the damage they may inflict on Providence. I will leave you to prepare."
After the success of 47's assassination of Alma Reynard, the ICA have uncovered two Providence members who are planning to defect to the Shadow Client's militia: Robert Knox, the head of technology company Kronstadt Industries, and his daughter Sierra Knox. Fearful that they may be targeted by the militia, they have decided to cut a deal with the Shadow Client, leaving to Providence requesting their removal before their resources can be used by the militia.
47 must eliminate them both, during a car race at the Miami Bayside Center.
Mission Stories[]
The Munchies
Robert Knox's favorite street food vendor has a stand at the race. Sounds promising.
It seems Robert Knox paid several visits to a bayside area food stand yesterday. The vendor, known as Florida Man, sells extremely addictive food so we should expect Knox to return. Maybe this is a way to catch Robert Knox away from the office?
A Perfect Machine
A spot on the Kronstadt pit crew. Sounds like an invitation to mischief.
One of the Kronstadt pit crew has unexpectedly quit the team in protest and Grace Miller, the ball-buster chief mechanic, is in critical need of a replacement. Why don't you step in and offer your services, 47? You're good with a wrench.
The Triumph
The victory podium is rigged to a pyrotechnics display. Sounds promising.
Maxwell Rutter, the race Chief Coordinator, is worried that the powerful new pyrotechnics system connected to the victory podium is not exactly tamper-proof. Sabotaging it could have devastation consequences. Well, what are you waiting for?
Intravenous
Sierra Knox is due for an intravenous revitalization treatment at the emergency area. Interesting, 47.
So, it seems Sierra Knox has jumped on the revitalization bandwagon and is scheduled for an injection of some sort. The doctor who is supposed to help her with the procedure is preoccupied with a patient who is unable to urinate. Curious situation, 47. Maybe you can speed things up?
Turbo Charged
A prototype Kronstadt race car. If anything happens to it, Knox will likely come running.
Robert Knox has a race car on display in the expo building. The show staff is under strict institutions to summon him at any sign of malfunction. Apparently, Knox trusts no one to fix his car but him. Hm, perhaps it's time to poke around under the hood, 47. They do say one should never mess with another man's wheels....
Pretty in Pink
A blackmailer in a pink flamingo outfit. Sierra Knox keeps some colorful enemies.
A disgruntled Kronstadt employee has acquired some dirt on Sierra Knox and intends on blackmailing her. Disguised as one of the racing mascots, he plans to meet Sierra by the old motel. Well, I always did feel that pink was your color, 47.
The New Army
Robert Knox, a military contractor, and a new robotics project.
Ted Mendez, a defence funding consultant with the US military, is scheduled for a private demonstration of a new Kronstadt project. Sounds like a way to get up close and personal with Robert Knox.
Intelligence[]
A Simple Note Signed by "RK"
"To the mechanic. The race is over. You failed to live up to your end of the agreement. You will never work in this town again. RK."
A Spanner in the Gears
"One of the Kronstadt mechanics had left the team after an argument with Grace Miller, head of Kronstadt mechanics. The constant supervision by Robert Knox has finally gotten to him and the team is now one mechanic short."
Chili Sauce
"Sierra Knox's drinking contest involves the spiking of shots with chili sauce. Who knows what else one could add?"
Derek McInnis ID Card
"Identification papers belonging to one Derek McInnis. The picture makes him look like a cartoony scientist."
Doctor's Schedule
"Doctor's schedule showing us that Sierra Knox's revitalization procedure is scheduled after Thierry Durand. It looks like they're running late for some reason."
Electronic Access Dongle
"A security dongle likely used to access a piece of electronic equipment in the Bayside Center building. The type looks to match a satellite dish or similar item."
Electronic Car Key
"An electronic car key. Looks rather old."
Event Area Key
"A key that grants access to the backstage areas of the event."
Evidence Locker Combination
"A combination code for the race security evidence locker."
Florida Man Article
"Newspaper article with a picture of the food vendor known as "Florida Man". The article details how the food vendor, who is consistently refered to only as "Florida Man", has overcome one fantastic set of obstacles after the other in his pursuit of happiness. From nude wrestling with alligators to spending time in jail for spiking his food with crystal meth - a charge he was later cleared of, "Florida Man" has apparently seen it all. He has now struck success with his new job as a food vendor and even quotes robotics tycoon Robert Knox as saying his coconut balls are "simply the best"."
Food Vendor Key
"A key. Grants access to the Florida Man's food stand."
Global Innovation Race Flyer
"The Global Innovation Race is a major sporting event taking place in Miami every year. Besides the endurance race itself, which runs over the course of two days, the social aspect of the race has exploded over the years. Growing from being mostly an enthusiast event, it is now a major public event complete with exclusive areas for VIPs and separate paddocks for the team drivers and crew to relax while not on track or in the pits. The exclusive driver's lounge features nightly parties and often sees the attendance of various celebrities."
Incriminating Evidence
"A pile of incriminating evidence, presumably to be used by either a journalist or a blackmailer, indicating that Sierra Knox is performing a cover-up of something called "The Tungan Valley Incident"."
Knox the Mechanic
"Robert Knox has a prototype of his RK Mark III racing car on display in the Kronstadt Bayside Center. He is so concerned about it that he has ordered the engineers in the expo building to get him immediately should anything happen to the car. It's likely he will come rushing down to fix it himself."
Knox vs. Lee
"Sierra Knox has a tradition of challenging her rival Moses Lee to a drinking game after the race is done. This year is no different and everything has been set up in the VIP lounge."
Kronstadt Bayside Center Keycard
"A keycard. Grants access to restricted areas of the Kronstadt Bayside Center building."
Kronstadt Pit Argument
"Grace Miller, the chief Kronstadt mechanic, was seen arquing with one of the reqular mechanics earlier in the day. That mechanic no longer works for the team but is likely still at the race somewhere."
Kronstadt Pit Security Memo
"A memo from Grace Miller, the Kronstadt chief mechanic. It states that rumors of sabotage by other teams have surfaced and she advises everyone to pay close attention to suspicious items in the pit. If anyone notices defects with the wheels or the fuel supply, they should notify her immediately. She also stresses that there is a strict uniform-only policy in the pit and that everyone should keep their tools with them at all times."
Loading Bay Octane Booster
"Apparently there is a bottle of Kronstad's patented octane booster mixture somewhere in the loading bay area. The booster will drastically enhance racing performance but is not cleared for use in the Global Innovation Race."
McInnis' Notebook on Robert Knox
"Derek McInnis, chief android engineer at Kronstadt, apparently keeps a series of personal journals. Here, McInnis explores the nature of Robert Knox and details a complex relationship between the two men. The journal is at times rather incoherent, rambling about the genius of Knox while at the same time raging about the decisions he's making from a business perspective. It's clear that McInnis, while he has great admiration for Knox, has a deep hatred towards his boss. Possibly fueled by an inferiority complex and an incident involving Knox "rescuing" McInnis from the Yakuza while working in Tokyo. The fact that Knox frequently brings it up seems to frustrate McInnis."
McInnis' Notebook on Robotics
"Derek McInnis, chief android engineer at Kronstadt, apparently keeps a series of personal journals. In this one, he goes into some detail about his work on PALLAS but keeps digressing into another project, which he has nicknamed "DOLORES". Apparently, he's trying to create a companion robot, but Knox wants nothing to do with it. McInnis seems overly affectionate towards his creation and resents Knox for his lack of interest."
Medical Cabinet Key
"A key. Opens the medical cabinets."
Moses Lee Polaroid Picture
"A signed polaroid picture of Moses Lee. Even without the cowboy hat, he looks suave."
Note from Security Locker
"The note is written in simple ROT13 substitution cipher. Decoded, it reads: "Mechanic, install device on Kowoon car before race ends. Call RK upon completion." An additional cipher decodes into a phone number."
Notebook Belonging to Derek McInnis
"Derek McInnis, chief android engineer at Kronstadt, apparently keeps a series of personal journals. In this one, he explores his own existence in what can only be described as a high school-level philosopher's mediocre thinking. Apparently, McInnis is convinced that humans soon will be able to live beyond the flesh and he muses about the state of consciousness and, in particular, sexual activity and the nature of partnership in an all-robot future."
Photo of a Flamingo
"A polaroid picture of one of the race mascots dressed as a flamingo."
Photo of Robert Knox
"A headshot of Robert Knox, torn from a magazine cover."
Picture of Target Dummy A
"A picture of a target dummy marked with the letter A. A name, "Hakan", is written in sharpie on the back of the picture itself."
Picture of Target Dummy B
"A picture of a target dummy marked with the letter B. A name, "Bjarne", is written in sharpie on the back of the picture itself."
Picture of Target Dummy C
"A picture of a target dummy marked with the letter C. A name, "Marta", is written in sharpie on the back of the picture itself."
Pit Building Keycard
"A keycard that grants access to the team pit garages."
Podium Club Pass
"This pass gives entrance to the VIP areas of the Global Innovation Race."
Podium Pyrotechnics Setup
"An elaborate maze of gas pipes run below the winner's podium. It looks like one could tamper with it. Using the right tool, it should be possilbe to turn the pressure on and off on individual gas outlets on stage."
Prescription Eye Drops
"Robert Knox has a bottle of prescription eye drops sitting in his office bathroom. The drops are used to alleviate chronic dry eye syndrome, likely a problem he obtained after suffering severe facial burns in a racing accident years ago."
Race Computer Security Dongle
"It looks like the type of dongle that is used to gain access to a locked computer somewhere."
Robert Knox the Foodie
"Robert Knox has taken a shine to the snacks served by one of the food vendors down by the water. Apparently, the food is to die for."
Robert Knox's Meeting
"Robert Knox has a meeting with Ted Mendez, a military contractor. This is likely related to Kronstadt's new robots project called "PALLAS"."
Sierra Knox Check Up
"Sierra Knox has a doctor's appointment after the race. She's expected at the race medical pavillion where she is supposed to get an intravenous vitamin revitalization procedure. However, the attending doctor is occupied with another patient, waiting for him to deliver a urine sample."
Sierra Knox Magazine
"A magazine cover featuring Sierra Knox."
Sierra Knox's Private Meeting
"Sierra Knox has a private meeting with a blackmailer dressed as one of the race mascots."
Speedboat Key
"A key for what is sure to be a very beautiful speed boat."
Ted Mendez Picture ID
"Identification papers belonging to a Ted Mendez. Judging by the picture, he's a military man."
VIP Tickets
"There's a scalper selling tickets for the VIP areas of the race. It would be a way to get into the exclusive areas of the public part of the event."
Winner Takes It All
"A very flammable pyrotechnics display is being incorporated into the award celebrations of the race. The winner will take the stage and a flame display will be activated. The setup isn't entirely tamper-proof, however."
Challenges[]
There are 77 challenges in total: 29 "Assassination", 20 "Discovery", 21 "Feats", 2 "Targets" & 5 "The Classics", worth 169000XP.
All of these were cut at the launch of HITMAN™ III, with the exception of "The Briefcase", which was removed in HITMAN™ III Patch 3.130.
Mastery[]
Mastery Level
Type
Unlock
Description
1
Starting Location
Event Entrance
47 arrives at the Global Innovation Race main entrance wearing a casual outfit. He is free to enter the public areas of the race.
Agency Pickup
Bayside Center Car Park
The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the Bayside Center Car Park.
2
Starting Location
Dolphin Fountain
47 has slipped away from the main race and starts near a beautiful dolphin fountain outside the Kronstadt Bayside Center. He is wearing his normal civilian clothes.
An ICA proximity taser. A device that sends out an electrical surge upon detonation. This device will detonate if anyone comes inside the proximity of it and it is placed in water. It will also affect anyone trying to pick it up.
A medium explosive device designed to resemble a rubber duck. Detonated by proximity. Exercise caution when placing. Will attract casual attention if spotted. It also has the signature Mk II look.
14
Starting Location
Podium
47 has infiltrated deep inside the Global Innovation Race backstage area and starts his mission at the podium, disguised as Event Crew.
15
Agency Pickup
Kronstadt Storage Area
The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the Kronstadt storage area.
An audio distraction device. Remotely triggered. Will attract an individual in hearing range. Expect security staff to investigate if present. It also has the signature Mk II look.
19
Agency Pickup
Pit Building Locker Room
The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item into the pit building locker room.
20
Starting Location
Kowoon Pit
47 has gone deep undercover and starts his mission inside the Kowoon pits, disguised as a Mechanic.
If a target lockdown occurs whilst Sierra Knox is out of the car, she will be escorted to one of three locations: the pit building locker room, her private room on the second floor of the Kronstadt Paddock, or the blackmail meet-up area at the side of the Flamingo Hotel.
Robert Knox will go to the Bayside Center's rooftop gym, or the aquarium, where he will stand underneath the display shark, which can be shot to complete the challenge "Under the Sea". He will also attempt to evacuate the level via the rooftop helicopter if he is tricked into eliminating Sierra Knox with a carbomb, which will result in failing the mission (this humorously still works even if the helicopter has been replaced by a bird's nest by disguising yourself as a Mascot).
Trivia[]
If everyone on the map is killed (besides 47), the race announcer will speak with a Scottish accent and comment on the mass death. This is a reference to the Scottish YouTuber bigMooney06, who is well known for his Hitman videos, most notably his "Kill Everyone" challenges. BigMooney was also the designer for one of the level's escalations.
With proper timing, it is possible to eliminate Sierra Knox with a remote explosive thrown from one of the overpasses above the racetrack; however, proximity explosives seem to detonate shortly after being thrown regardless of whether there is a vehicle near them.
Despite being a Kronstadt product, the Octane Booster is found in several competitor's garages.
This might be one of Robert Knox's attempts to cheat to a Kronstadt victory; as the octane booster is not approved for use in the race, having it discovered in the other competitors' garages or car fuel systems would render an instant disqualification and thus a Kronstadt victory by default, Sierra's car being the only one not using the booster.
The level contains three exit-related Easter Eggs:
First, whilst having a fish equipped, you must run on each of the panels by the Dolphin Fountain in the order of each one spouting water. All fountains except one will cease spraying water water will as 47 approaches the water spray. Run to the only spouting fountain, from one to the next, to unlock the secret exit.
The next is simply exiting via the Bayside Center rooftop helicopter whilst disguised as a Mascot. The helicopter will have been replaced with a different type of exit.
Finally, if you eliminate Sierra and Robert Knox whilst disguised as the Pale Rider, go to the Kronstadt garage still disguised as the Pale Rider. Not only does this unlock a secret exit, but Diana will say some lines of dialogue describing 47, a references the way the Stig (who is the inspiration for the Pale Rider disguise) is introduced in the long-running BBC TV series Top Gear.
PALLAS can be used to eliminate anyone that has a picture of them on the map: Robert Knox, Sierra Knox, Moses Lee, Derek McInnis, Ted Mendez, Florida Man and any mascot, each coming with unique dialogue from the android.
If the android eliminates a mascot while you are disguised as one, every single NPC except the targets will turn into the mascot in the picture, and will even walk around like a mascot, although their other mannerisms and voices will not change.
Oddly for an automotive-themed mission, there are no car batteries in the level.
The "Push Robert Knox on Sierra Knox" kill is impossible in real life. If the car is going 180 miles per hour, then the timing on the push would have to be much earlier than ingame.
The cars in the Global Innovation Race resemble Le Mans prototype cars (in this case, the Audi R18 TDI from 2011), on the front. On the rear and side profile, however, they resemble the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo concept car (also known for Le Mans prototype-like styling). The cars in this mission may also be a reference to Daytona Prototype cars in the WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, or concepts for the upcoming Le Mans Hypercar class.
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