Morning: Karl's Bay & Fristad Rock

Morning: Karl's Bay & Fristad Rock – The Golden Loop Setup

The Morning period is crucial for setting up the perfect Golden Loop, where all eight Visionaries are eliminated in a single cycle. Unlike other time periods, the Morning offers two distinct paths for Colt: manipulating Harriet Morse in Karl's Bay and Frank Spicer in Fristad Rock. The optimal Golden Loop strategy involves *not* directly confronting them in the Morning, but rather performing specific actions to ensure they attend Aleksis Dorsey's party in Updaam during the Evening.

This section details the precise steps to take in the Morning to consolidate Visionaries for the Evening, alongside alternative strategies if you're not pursuing the optimal Golden Loop or need specific Residuum/Slabs.

Optimal Golden Loop Strategy: Setting the Stage

For the most efficient Golden Loop, your primary objective in the Morning is to manipulate Harriet and Frank without directly engaging them in combat. This ensures they are present at the Evening party, allowing for a consolidated assassination run.

1. Karl's Bay: Sabotaging Harriet's Ritual

Your goal here is to ensure Harriet Morse leaves Karl's Bay and attends Aleksis's party in the Evening. This is achieved by sabotaging her ritual, which involves releasing the toxic gas she uses on her followers.

• Location: Hangar 2, Harriet's territory in Karl's Bay.
• Recommended Loadout:
  • Slabs: Shift (for quick traversal and stealth), Aether (for invisibility, especially useful for bypassing Eternalists).
  • Weapons: Silenced Tribunal (for stealth headshots), LIMP-10 (for close-quarters emergencies).
  • Trinkets: Spring Heeled (double jump), Cat Fall (no fall damage), Juiced (more power).
• Step-by-Step Sabotage:
  1. Infiltrate Hangar 2: Approach Hangar 2 from the docks or the rooftops. The docks offer more cover, but rooftops provide vantage points. Be wary of snipers and patrolling Eternalists.
  2. Reach the Control Room: Harriet is usually in the main hangar area, preaching to her followers. Your target is the control room located above and behind her stage. Use Shift to navigate quickly and quietly.
  3. Locate the Gas Valve: Inside the control room, you'll find a large, red gas valve. Interact with it to release the toxic gas into the hangar.
  4. Confirm Sabotage: Once the gas is released, Harriet will be forced to evacuate. A notification will confirm that she will now attend Aleksis's party.
  5. Exit Karl's Bay: You do not need to engage Harriet or her followers. Once the sabotage is complete, simply exit Karl's Bay. You can use this opportunity to collect any Residuum or trinkets from fallen Eternalists if you wish, but it's not necessary for the Golden Loop.
• Outcome: Harriet Morse will be present at Aleksis Dorsey's party in Updaam during the Evening, consolidating her with other Visionaries.
• Common Pitfall: Engaging Harriet directly. This will eliminate her for the day, but she won't be at the Evening party, breaking the optimal Golden Loop.

2. Fristad Rock: Ignoring Frank (for now)

For the optimal Golden Loop, you do *not* visit Fristad Rock in the Morning. Frank Spicer is isolated in his club, The Ramblin' Rock Club, and cannot be easily manipulated to attend the Evening party from Fristad Rock in the Morning. His Class Pass, which prevents him from leaving his club, can only be disabled remotely from Updaam during the Noon period.

• Optimal Action: Do not go to Fristad Rock in the Morning. Save this time for other preparations or simply proceed to the Noon period.
• Reasoning: Any attempt to confront or manipulate Frank in Fristad Rock during the Morning will not contribute to the Golden Loop's goal of consolidating him at the Evening party. His Class Pass is the key, and that's dealt with later.

Alternative Morning Strategies (Non-Golden Loop Focus)

If you are not currently pursuing the optimal Golden Loop, or if you need specific Slabs, Residuum, or want to explore different assassination methods, the Morning offers opportunities to eliminate Harriet and Frank directly.

1. Eliminating Harriet in Karl's Bay (Alternative)

If you choose to eliminate Harriet in the Morning, she will drop her Nexus Slab and a significant amount of Residuum. This is useful for early game progression or if you're trying to unlock specific Slab upgrades.

• Target: Harriet Morse.
• Location: Hangar 2, Karl's Bay.
• Strategy:
  • Stealth Approach: Infiltrate Hangar 2 as described above. Instead of releasing the gas, drop down into the main hangar. Use silenced weapons for headshots on her followers. Harriet is often on the stage or patrolling nearby. A well-placed headshot or a quick burst from a powerful weapon can take her down.
  • Aggressive Approach: If you prefer direct combat, use grenades or the Karnesis Slab to clear out her followers. Harriet herself is not particularly tough, but she has a few bodyguards. Be prepared for a firefight.
• Rewards:
  • Slab: Nexus (allows you to link enemies together, so damage to one affects all linked targets).
  • Residuum: High amount, useful for infusing weapons and trinkets.
  • Weapon: Often drops a unique weapon or a high-tier LIMP-10.

2. Eliminating Frank in Fristad Rock (Alternative)

Confronting Frank in Fristad Rock in the Morning is a direct way to acquire his Havoc Slab and a unique weapon. However, remember that he is protected by his Class Pass, which disables your Slabs and some trinkets upon entry to his club.

• Target: Frank Spicer.
• Location: The Ramblin' Rock Club, Fristad Rock.
• Recommended Loadout (without Slabs):
  • Weapons: Fourpounder (high damage pistol), Strelak 50-50 (shotgun for close quarters), PT-6 Spiker (silenced for stealth).
  • Trinkets: Hardened (more health), Sprinter (faster movement), Steady Aim (reduced recoil). Focus on trinkets that boost weapon performance or survivability, as Slab-dependent trinkets will be disabled.
• Step-by-Step Confrontation:
  1. Enter The Ramblin' Rock Club: Approach the club. Be aware of Eternalists patrolling outside. The main entrance requires you to wear a Class Pass bracelet, which disables your Slabs.
  2. Navigate the Club: The club is a multi-level environment with many Eternalists and security systems. Use stealth to pick off enemies or go in guns blazing. Frank is usually in his recording studio or on the main stage.
  3. Deal with Frank: Frank is a formidable opponent with a powerful shotgun. He often uses the environment to his advantage. Use cover, flank him, and aim for headshots.
  4. Disable the Class Pass (Optional): If you wish to regain your Slabs, you can find the Class Pass control panel in a back room of the club. Disabling it will re-enable your Slabs but will also alert all remaining Eternalists.
• Rewards:
  • Slab: Havoc (absorbs incoming damage and deals it back in an explosive burst).
  • Residuum: High amount.
  • Weapon: The Constancy Automatic (a unique dual-wielding LIMP-10 variant).
• Common Pitfall: Forgetting your Slabs are disabled. This can lead to unexpected difficulty if you rely heavily on them.

Morning Summary and Decision Points

The Morning sets the tone for your loop. Your choice here dictates how efficiently you can achieve the Golden Loop or how much Residuum and how many Slabs you can collect for immediate upgrades.

By understanding these options, you can tailor your Morning strategy to your current goals, whether it's the ultimate Golden Loop or simply powering up Colt for future attempts.