Ghosts
| Ghosts | |
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| TYPE | Faction
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| LOCATION | Ghost Relay (Node 4) |
| ROLE | Hacktivist Resistance |
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| "The Lattice was built to connect people. We remember that." | |
| Anti-corporate hacktivists fighting for a free, open Lattice. Founded by those who remember the network's original purpose. | |
The Ghosts are a hacktivist faction in Terminal Descent dedicated to restoring The Lattice to its original purpose — a free, open network that serves people rather than corporations. Led by CONDUIT, the Ghosts operate from the Ghost Relay (Node 4) as a decentralized resistance movement.
Philosophy
The Ghosts believe that information wants to be free. They fight against The Consortium's surveillance, data monetization, and control of the Lattice. Their ideology traces directly back to Bartholomew's original vision for the network.
The Ghosts are not terrorists or anarchists — they are principled idealists who use hacking as a tool for liberation. They disrupt corporate systems, extract trapped people and data, and uncover hidden truths.
Members
- CONDUIT — Leader. Modulated voice, gender-neutral, former ethics teacher.
- DAX — Scout. Young, fearless, loyal. Provides reconnaissance intel.
- Valentina — Affiliated courier. Neutral but sympathetic to the cause.
Operations
Mission Types
- Disruption — Break corporate systems, disrupt surveillance, create chaos
- Extraction — Rescue trapped operators, recover stolen data
- Intelligence — Uncover Consortium secrets, map Hive activity
Reputation Unlocks
| Rep Level | Unlock |
|---|---|
| 1+ | Basic mission access, Ghost philosophy dialogue |
| 2+ | DAX scouting reports, expanded dialogue |
| 3+ | Old Net Archive (H2) access, deeper CONDUIT dialogue |
| 4+ | Ghost philosophy codex entry, advanced intel |
| 5+ | Mirror warnings, CONDUIT personal reveal |
| 6+ | Bartholomew knowledge, Ghost Protocol path revealed |
Tactical Strengths
- Stealth operations and covert network access
- Hacking and social engineering expertise
- Intelligence gathering and surveillance detection
- Decentralized operations (hard to shut down)
Economic Model
The Ghosts operate on donations. Reputation is built through:
- Completing Ghost missions (+1 per mission)
- Donating DATA (¤) to the cause (+1 per donation threshold)
- Sharing Ghost-relevant intelligence (+1 per intel)
Reputation decreases from:
- Selling Ghost data to Brokers (-1)
- Betraying Ghosts to The Consortium (-2)
Role in Endings
Ghost reputation 6+ is required for the Ghost Protocol ending. CONDUIT reveals the path; ORACLE (at Reclaimers rep 8+) provides the actual Ghost Protocol Key.