In the Enemy's Shadow

In the Enemy's Shadow is the seventh mission of the Nova Covert Ops campaign, and the third and first mission of the third and final mission pack.

Between Past And Future
"The Emperor has arrived General. He wants to make his announcement soon." "Does he? We'll be watching closely. If anything goes wrong, your orders are to kill that boy."

- Defenders of Man officer and General Carolina Davis

On the planet of Vardona, General Carolina Davis, former Terran Dominion general, Arcturus Mengsk loyalist and leader of the Defenders of Man, looked over an intercepted transmission connecting Emperor Valerian Mengsk to the death of his father. She looked upon a picture of her and Arcturus during the Sons of Korhal era, and was informed that the psi-emitters her group planted on various Terran Dominion worlds were augmented with Moebius Foundation technology, and would trace back to Valerian. She then got a message stating that the Emperor was arriving soon to announce his resignation, and Davis informed that should he try anything to kill him.

Meanwhile aboard the Bucephalus, Agent Nova Terra, weapons expert Reigel, Admiral Matt Horner and Emperor Valerian Mengsk went over their plan. The Defenders of Man would be watching Valerian's escort, and in the meantime Nova would infiltrate Davis's compound while the Emperor gave his speech. She would then bring her out alive and Valerian would announce her crimes and subsequent arrest.

Mission
"Davis. The Emperor has requested your presence." "And if I refuse?" "You won't"

- Nova Terra and Carolina Davis

Nova infiltrated the compound through the sewers, moving past the light defender patrols in the area. Reigel noted an energy signature coming from a visor nearby, which would allow Nova to dominate nearby Defenders of Man personnel. Nova evaded the patrons, and moved into the compound proper.

Reigel noted that Davis's room was sealed by two security rooms, and that unlocking those would allow her access to Davis. On the way, Nova found Pierce and Delta Emblock in stasis, with their memories having been falsely implanted to ensure servitude. Reigel also noted experimental weapons in the facility, one a suit augmented with stalker technology, and the other an advanced weapons cache. Nova unlocked both doors, and moved to confront Davis.

However, she found Stone in her way, with his memories modified to ensure loyalty to the Defenders of Man. Stone felt that Nova had betrayed them, and the two fought. Nova stated she did not want to kill him, and after a brief firefight incapacitated him. Nova entered Davis's room, and apprehended her.

Trivia

 * The song that plays in Carolina Davis's room in the opening cinematic is "Brood War Aria" from the opening cinematic of StarCraft: Brood War.
 * In the top northeast of the map, there is a hidden room where a group of Defenders of Man scientists are participating in yoga.