Transmission Dialog

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Conversation key
sp119_transmission_dlg
Package
Normandy Interior — Streamed subarea — Design, gameplay, and Kismet logic BIOA_NOR10_03_DSG
BIOA_NOR10_03_DSG_LOC_INT.pcc
Organization
Conversation graph; additional records grouped by speaker

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Plac TransmissionsAdmiral Hackett here, Commander. Your helmsman just forwarded your report on Major Kyle.
Plac TransmissionsWe never like to see civilian casualties, but I think we all knew how this was going to end. You did what you had to do.
Plac TransmissionsWe sent in a team as you instructed. Kyle's followers have disbanded, and the major surrendered to us without incident. We'll make sure he gets the help he needs.
Jeff “Joker” MoreauMessage coming in, Commander. Big surprise -- the Alliance needs you again.
Plac TransmissionsShepard? This is Admiral Hackett with Alliance Command. We've got a mission for you.
Plac TransmissionsMajor Kyle, your commanding officer at Torfan, has set up a small compound in the Hawking Eta cluster. He's attracted a number of biotic followers.
Plac TransmissionsHe's become an outspoken critic of the Alliance, and we believe he's mentally unstable. This could be trouble, Shepard.2 choices
InvestigateChoice 1

Wheel

Maybe you're overreacting.

Shepard says

What kind of proof do you have that the major is dangerous?

File location
Response
Reply R7, from link 1
Wheel string
139877
Spoken string
139854
Plac TransmissionsThree days ago, we sent two Alliance representatives to meet with him at his compound. They have disappeared. We believe Kyle and his followers killed them.
Plac TransmissionsThat compound is a cult, Shepard. They call him 'Father Kyle' now. He's set himself up as some kind of religious leader.6 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

I'll look into this.

Shepard says

I'll deal with Major Kyle for you, Admiral.

File location
Response
Reply R19, from link 4
Wheel string
139884
Spoken string
139867
AgreeChoice 5

Wheel

Maybe I can reason with him.

Shepard says

I might be able to end this without violence.

File location
Response
Reply R20, from link 5
Wheel string
139885
Spoken string
139868
Transition
State 4029, parameter -1
DisagreeChoice 6

Wheel

You want me to kill him?

Shepard says

How permanent of a solution are you looking for?

File location
Response
Reply R21, from link 6
Wheel string
139886
Spoken string
139869
Plac TransmissionsAn Alliance officer named Major Kyle has set up a small compound in the Hawking Eta cluster. He's attracted a number of followers. Mostly biotics.
Plac TransmissionsHe's not the same man you served under. He feels responsible for all the Alliance soldiers who died at Torfan.
Plac TransmissionsHis psych evaluations showed he couldn't handle the stress of command any more. He was given an honorable discharge and early retirement.
Plac TransmissionsWe'd hoped he would get better in time, but we underestimated how far gone he was. Now it looks like it's too late.6 choices
InvestigateChoice 1

Wheel

Major Kyle

Shepard says

What else can you tell me about Major Kyle?

File location
Response
Reply R10, from link 1
Wheel string
139881
Spoken string
139858
Returns to: He's not the same man you served under. He feels responsible for all the Alliance soldiers who died at Torfan.
Plac TransmissionsHe used to be a model soldier. But something happened to him at Torfan. Too many Alliance soldiers died under his command. He couldn't cope with the guilt.
InvestigateChoice 2

Wheel

Kyle's Followers

Shepard says

You said his followers were biotics?

File location
Response
Reply R14, from link 2
Wheel string
139882
Spoken string
139862
Plac TransmissionsYes. Major Kyle never showed any biotic tendencies himself, though. I think he's just latched onto a group he identifies with.
Plac TransmissionsMany biotics feel marginalized or ostracized by society. Kyle probably sees them as victims who need his protection. And they see him as someone who will fight for them.
InvestigateChoice 3

Wheel

Missing Alliance Officers

Shepard says

What were those Alliance representatives going to talk to Major Kyle about?

File location
Response
Reply R17, from link 3
Wheel string
139883
Spoken string
139865
Plac TransmissionsThey wanted to bring him back to an Alliance facility for treatment. Major Kyle served us faithfully for many years. We weren't going to abandon him.
Plac TransmissionsGiven his state of mind, however, he probably saw them as a threat. We're almost certain he had his followers kill them.6 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

I'll look into this.

Shepard says

I'll deal with Major Kyle for you, Admiral.

File location
Response
Reply R19, from link 4
Wheel string
139884
Spoken string
139867
AgreeChoice 5

Wheel

Maybe I can reason with him.

Shepard says

I might be able to end this without violence.

File location
Response
Reply R20, from link 5
Wheel string
139885
Spoken string
139868
Transition
State 4029, parameter -1
DisagreeChoice 6

Wheel

You want me to kill him?

Shepard says

How permanent of a solution are you looking for?

File location
Response
Reply R21, from link 6
Wheel string
139886
Spoken string
139869
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

I'll look into this.

Shepard says

I'll deal with Major Kyle for you, Admiral.

File location
Response
Reply R19, from link 4
Wheel string
139884
Spoken string
139867
AgreeChoice 5

Wheel

Maybe I can reason with him.

Shepard says

I might be able to end this without violence.

File location
Response
Reply R20, from link 5
Wheel string
139885
Spoken string
139868
Transition
State 4029, parameter -1
DisagreeChoice 6

Wheel

You want me to kill him?

Shepard says

How permanent of a solution are you looking for?

File location
Response
Reply R21, from link 6
Wheel string
139886
Spoken string
139869
Plac TransmissionsUnfortunately ,he's convinced them that the Alliance is somehow responsible for all of their problems. We can't let him go on like this.6 choices
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

I'll look into this.

Shepard says

I'll deal with Major Kyle for you, Admiral.

File location
Response
Reply R19, from link 4
Wheel string
139884
Spoken string
139867
AgreeChoice 5

Wheel

Maybe I can reason with him.

Shepard says

I might be able to end this without violence.

File location
Response
Reply R20, from link 5
Wheel string
139885
Spoken string
139868
Transition
State 4029, parameter -1
DisagreeChoice 6

Wheel

You want me to kill him?

Shepard says

How permanent of a solution are you looking for?

File location
Response
Reply R21, from link 6
Wheel string
139886
Spoken string
139869

Additional dialogue records

Plac Transmissions5 lines
The news vids are going to pick this story up for sure, but we'll keep your name out of it, Shepard. Hackett out.
To be honest, Shepard, I thought this thing was going to end in a bloodbath. I don't know how you did it, but you saved a lot of lives. Congratulations.
You served with him; he might listen to you. But he's already killed two Alliance representatives. I'll trust you to use your judgment. Hackett out.
That may not be possible, Commander. We don't want a bloodbath, but Kyle is dangerous. I'll trust you to use your judgment. Hackett out.
We don't want this to turn into a massacre, Commander. Kyle is dangerous. I trust you to use your judgment. Hackett out.