Operation Archon (Lore)
This article is about the Events happening during Operation Archon. For for the Main Scenario Quest, see Operation Archon. Operation Archon is an event that took place at the end of the Seventh Umbral Era. It's outcome would lead the realm towards the Seventh Astral Era.
Precipice
Operation Archon would see an alliance between the three city-states Gridania, Limsa Lominsa and Ul'dah with the help of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn to face the threat of the Garlean Empire and end their conquest on Eorzea.
About
Since twelve major factions are involved in the operation, and the Archons were twelve, the Operation has been dubbed Operation Archon[1].
Phases
Phase 1
In the First Phase of Operation Archon Rhitahtyn sas Arvina needs to be eliminated at Cape Westwind. This task falls to the Warrior of Light.
Phase 2
In the second Phase supply lines for Castrum Meridianum needs to be interrupted and stopped. As soon as Rhitahtyn sas Arvina has been confirmed at Cape Westwind, the Maelstrom will lay siege on Castrum Occidens. The Order of the Twin Adder together with the Sylphs will surround Castrum Oriens.
Phase 3
Phase three will neutralize Castrum Meridianum's defenses. While the Immortal Flames will attack the stronghold, another adventurer unit lead by the Warrior of Light shall infiltrate the castrum and disable the Magiteck Field Generators which protects the Praetorium where the Ultimate Weapon is believed to be.
Meanwhile the Order of the Twin Adder will blockade the railway between Castrum Meridianum and Castrum Centri to prevent the arrival of reinforcements.
Phase 4
Once the barriers are down, Phase four will begin with the Immortal Flames entering the Castrum and suppress the remnants of the enemies. The unit of the Warrior of Light will than evade the Praetorium, seek out the Ultimate Weapon and destroy it[2].
Outcome
The Operation was a success, with Gaius van Baelsar defeated and the Ultimate Weapon destroyed. The conquest of Eorzea has stopped, and the Eorzean Alliance between the three Grand Companies have been forged.
References
- ↑ Operation ArchonAlphinaud, after explaining the Phases: " Legend holds that the Archons were twelve in one, and one in twelve... It is for this reason that our grand endeavor has been dubbed “Operation Archon.”"
- ↑ Operation ArchonAlphinaud, once accepted the quest: "The operation will comprise four distinct phases, all told."
