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After completing your missions in Chapter One ofWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, upcoming events won’t let you rest, and you’ll step foot on Footfall. There are plenty of NPCs to converse with, numerous tasks to undertake, and mysteries to uncover.
Chapter Two has plenty of missions and the Underworld is among them. One of the interesting aspects of this mission is that arriving at Footfall as a Rogue Trader or incognito completely changes the mission. Of course, if you put roleplay aside and aim to get the most out of this mission, this guide will help you.
Should You Arrive At Footfall Incognito Or As A Rogue Trader?
After a series of events in Chapter One,you transition to Chapter Two.You’ll be arriving at a new system and before stepping foot on Footfall, you need tomake an important choice.This choice not only affects dialogues but also directlyimpacts the Underworld quest.At this point, you have two options:
Here, you can also make your choice based on the roleplay you’re applying. You may want to make a grand entrance to Footfall, announcing your fame and reputation as a Rogue Trader, or you may choose to enter incognito to increase your maneuverability and avoid drawing attention.
Depending on the option you choose, this quest will change significantly.
Where Is the Location Of The Underworld Mission?
If you’ve already arrived at Chapter Two, there’s nowhere else to go in the Furibundus system except Footfall. you’re able to’t land on Dead World, the priesthood at Altar-Templum-Calixis-Ext-17 station prevents you from going there, and you can visit Drusus’s Blessing for upgrading your spaceship. So, you need to head to Footfall,located northeast of this system.
The first place you can land on Footfall is Void Dock Alpha-Rio. No matter which option you choose here,you’ll be ambushed.After dealing with the Anver Thugs, you canproceed westward to other areasof Footfall.
Here, you have two places to go: Atrium and Shadow Quarters.You should choose Atriumto receive the Underworld mission.
Once you’ve progressed a bit in Atrium,you’ll see Reverend Hieronymusinvolved in a street squabble. After dealing with the situation, you can continue your journey.
The next place you need to go is thesouthwest point of your map.You can reach it from theleft side of where Hieronymus Dolorosois located on your map. Once you arrive there, you’ll encounter First Mate Daggen, and then you can proceed.
How Do You Start The Underworld Mission?
First Mate Daggen will greet you and ask who you are. If you didn’t arrive incognito,he’ll quickly realize you’re a Rogue Traderwithout giving you a chance to speak. He’ll inform you that the Chaplain will start things off and they’re waiting for Fidelio. Additionally, Daggen will instruct a nearby servitor to gather the amasec bottles from the table.
If you arrived incognito, you may select the option:“Of course. I’m Fidelio” [Play Along].
At this point, your options are:
Certainly, the worst thing you could do is to choose to leave and not get involved. If you choose this option,you won’t be able to initiate the Underworld mission.
If you successfullypass the Awareness test,you’ll notice some interesting aspects of the situation. You’ll observe wounds and military-grade implants on some of the attendees. You’ll also notice some guests who seem intent on blocking the exit, and you won’t miss the presence of weapons on a few of them. Additionally,you’ll gain 52 experience points.
If you ask what’s going on, Idira will tell you there’s both danger and opportunity present. When you inquire about Fidelio’s identity, Abelard will admit he doesn’t know who Fidelio is but acknowledges their importance.
At this point, aside from leaving, your only option will be tojoin the attendees.By selecting this option, theUnderworld mission will start.
How To Complete The Underworld Mission As A Rogue Trader Identity
How To Find Out Who Fidelio Is?
After the conversations regarding the deceased Master Bellardo with the Chaplain, the dialogues will come to an end, and you’ll be able to move freely. First,interact with the coffin, and Abelard will recognize the person lying in it. He will reveal that the deceased is actually a notorious pirate named Jerrycan Denz.
Also, if youpass the Lore [Imperium] test,you can gain more information about the body andearn 52 experience points.
Next, descend from the elevated area and approach the lectern with a book on it.Interact with the Book of Remembrance. You’ll likely notice a note left by Fidelio between the pages, with the word"repentance"written on it, along with a “Fid” signature.
On the metal staircase to the right of the Book of Remembrance, you caninvestigate with Awareness. You’ll realize that the amasec have a strange smell and are poisoned. This discovery will indicate that some individuals wanted Fidelio dead.
In the areabetween two street lampson the elevated section, you’llencounter the Chaplain.He will ask if you recognize Master Bellardo. You’ll have two options:
Of course, you should lie and pass the test to gain 52 experience points. Then, you’ll have three dialogue options:
After informing the Chaplain that Master Bellardo was a pirate and learning more about the events, you’ll discover that Fidelio has been chosen as the pirate’s heir. When you ask about Fidelio’s identity, the Chaplain will admit he doesn’t know much about it. Then, choose:
“I wish to intervene in the matter of the inheritance left by Master Bellardo.”
By selecting this dialogue, you’ll become a stakeholder in the inheritance, and the Chaplain will support you.
The two dialoguesyou should not choose for now are:
“I would like to discuss with you what I’ve been able to uncover in regard to the mysterious Fidelio.”
“Call all the parties involved. It is time to discuss the matter of the will.”
On the platform above where the Chaplain is located,next to the box covered with a yellow cloth, you’ll find a character with bound arms. This isAdelia, the pirate’s granddaughter. Have all the dialogues with her and leave after learning the information.
Next, you’ll need tospeak with Kas Bellardo, Bellardo’s son, who can be foundnext to two Ceremony Guests near the coffin. After learning the situation from Kas, you can leave him as well.
While speaking with Kas Bellardo, you have the option to attack him,but it’s not advisableto maximize mission efficiency.
You’ll alsosee Daggen leaning against an iron pillarnear the coffin. He was the first person you spoke with upon arrival. He’ll ask you to speak with the Chaplain again. Choose:“I’ll consider it.“You also have the option to attack Daggen here, butrefrain from doingso to maintain the efficiency of the mission.
In the next stage,go back to the Chaplainand tell him what you’ve found out about Fidelio. At the end of the dialogue, you’ll learn that Denz has left his inheritance to a woman named Fidelio, who seeks revenge on him for killing the captain of the ship Repentance. Considering that the note in the Book of Remembrance was written recently, you’ll realize thatFidelio must be nearby.
You’llnotice a Servitor between First Mate Dakken and the coffin, and it’s different from the others. Bysaying “Repentance” to it, you’ll solve the mystery of the events. Additionally, you’ll gain 154 experience points. Finally, the only thing left is to decide who will inherit the legacy.
Who To Leave The Inheritance To For Maximum Efficiency?
Select the option below and before the Chaplain reveals who the fortune goes to, he will leave the final word to you.
At this point, if you don’t choose a dialogue option regarding Fidelio, you can choose one person as an inheritor:
Additionally, before selecting other individuals, you may point to the Servitor and listen to its story. Then, you can make a decision:
If you decide to tell her that her enemies will die, you can instruct Kas and Adelia to leave here and choose to kill all the remaining pirates. EspeciallyDaggen is a tough opponent, and after clearing out all others, you can take the inheritance. This way,you’ll receive a bonus of plus four profit factor. You can leave Fidelio to the Chaplain to handle or finish her off.
Whether you don’t want bloodshed, find her story intriguing and choose to ignore it, or decide to kill Fidelio,you’ll still have to choosebetween Daggen, Kas, Adelia, and yourself.
After selecting the heir, you can either watch the coffin being engulfed in flames or leave the scene. The choice is yours. Regardless of your decision,you’ll also gain 154 experience points.
How To Complete The Underworld Mission As An Incognito
Acting As Fidelio
If you want to complete the Underworld mission incognito, Daggen will ask you who you are. Here, you can either reveal your identity and say you’re a Rogue Trader, or you canclaim to be Fidelio.
If you choose to reveal your identity as a Rogue Trader, you canread the previous section.
After claiming to be Fidelio, aim topass the Awareness test to gain 52 experiencepoints. Then, select"join the attendees"from the dialogues to participate in the event after the Chaplain’s speech.
After the Chaplain’s speech,examine the coffin.By selecting Lore [Imperium], you can alsogain an additional 52 experience points.Allow Abelard to examine the coffin and learn the true identity of Master Bellardo.
Next,go to the Book of Remembranceon the table next to the coffin’s lower part andfind Fidelio’s note.Exit from the stairs on the right side of the lectern andtalk to the Chaplainbetween two street lamps.
Use Persuasion to convince himthat you are close to Master Bellardo. This way, you’llgain an additional 52 experience points.Engage in dialogue with the Chaplain using all available options. Learn that Fidelio is the heir to the will and obtain further details.
Next,talk to Kas Bellardo, who is located near the coffin with two Ceremony Guests. You’ll learn that the participants don’t know who Fidelio is.
You’ll also seeDaggen leaning against an iron pillarnear the coffin. There will be a table with drinks next to him. Upon examining it with Awareness, you’ll realize that the drinks are poisoned, indicating that someone wants Fidelio dead. Daggen is the person who greeted you upon entering. You canspeak with himto gather more information about the events.
Finally, when you return to Kas Bellardo’s side, theClerk will approach you and ask for your help.You have two options for responding:
No matter what option you choose, you need to reach the door leading to the Crematorium ahead of where you’re conversing. Of course, it would be beneficial to listen to the Clerk if you want to gather information before going.
If you listen to him, he’ll tell you that the deceased person’s implants were placed in the furnace of the crematorium. At this point, the most beneficial option for you would be to ask him to promise to find documents about the name Fidelio. You’ll have no choice but toenter the crematorium.
Once inside, use Athletics to reach the part where the furnace is located.Interact with the chestthere and you’ll see that it’s empty. This will reveal that you’ve fallen into a trap, which is expected when you think everyone wants Fidelio dead.
One of the fastest ways to escape from here is toselect Abelardor another character with a melee weapon,aim for the red glowing piece on the floor, and strike to open the secret compartment. This way, you’ll escape from this death trap and land in an area where the Vagabonds are. After gathering information from them, you’ll have three actions you can take:
Whether to attack the Vagabonds is up to you;they aren’t very powerful, and they don’t have intimidating numbers. However, it’s not a battle where you can expect a satisfying reward.
Explore this area thoroughly and collect the goods. Eventually, you’ll reach a point where you cancross over to the other side from a liquid wasteareausing Athletics.Proceed from there and eventually reach a spot where someone from your team needs to dive into the waste to get dirty and open a door.
you may choose anyone from your team for this task. Don’t forget to thoroughly explore these areas andcollect the goods. Then, climb up the stairs toleave this areaand reach the Warehouse.
Here, you’ll talk to another Clerk. It doesn’t matter which option you choose;you’ll have to fight.After the battle, you’ll exit the warehouse andfind yourself outside the funeral area. When you return to the funeral area again, you’ll see that the participants aren’t quite friendly anymore. Here, you’ll have three options:
Choosing any option other than attacking won’t yield any results. You’ll be forced to fight. Be cautious, especially with Daggen, ashe can be a bit challenging.
Who To Leave The Inheritance To For Maximum Efficiency
After the battle ends, you’ll have the option to kill Daggen, Kas, or both, or spare them. Now it’s time to choose the heir. Your options are:
After selecting the heir, you can either watch the coffin being set aflame or leave the area. The choice is yours, and regardless of what you choose,you’ll gain 154 experience points.Also, don’t forget to take loot from the bodies of hostile guests in the battle area.
