Sly's P.O.V. (Intro)
Sly: After about a week of traveling on foot, we finally reached what some people call, "The Mother Land." Yep, Russia. After about another week, we came across a small town about 27 miles west of Moscow, and to be honest, it didn't look like what I pictured a small Russian town to be. There were guards prowling the streets, everyone was forced indoors, and there were signs that read, "Vote Cultokz for Mayor… or Suffer!" I had to figure out what was going on. Panda King and I set up camp in an abandoned building, and I snuck into one of the locals' homes to ask who this "Cultokz" was. Apparently, he came from dead nowhere when the previous mayor was unexpectedly assassinated. These people were obviously left in the dark on who he really was, so I rung in Bentley to do a little research. Turns out, Cultokz was a Moscowin Baboon that usurps law-lost small towns, which barely know he exists, into electing him as their leader so that he may tax them dry of funds, and move on. Apparently, he is #5 on the list of Russia's Most Wanted. The reason behind his lust for power and money goes back to when he was in high school, a nerd always beaten down just for his wallet to be stolen. Eventually, he joined a fitness center to build his buff. Finally, when the time came, he hired henchmen to do his jobs for him. His price? 10% distributed of what he earned in total from his conquest, and a promise not to have each of their skulls beaten in. Obviously, this guy was a thief himself. The only logical solution? Steal back from him and teach him a lesson.
Sly Cooper in:
Mother-Land Town Tremble
Main Story
Sly exited the balcony, and hopped on top of one of the roofs of the town. Bentley beeped in and Sly grabbed his Binocucom.
Bentley: Sly, I've done research for the town you're in, and it appears to be named, "Karofakk.
Sly: Okay, but how will that help with the mission?
Bentley: Just thought I'd let you know so you can figure out your bearings.
Sly: Now that that mystery is solved, why'd you really beep me in?
Bentley: Well with every mission start, there's the fact that you need to take some reconnaissance photos so we can develop a full plan.
Sly: Okay, what do you need pics of?
Bentley: I don't know, just something that looks interesting. Maybe... the town hall?
Sly: Well it's a start.
Sly put away his Binocucom, leaped from building to building, and pulled it out again to take a picture of the town hall. It had banners of Cultokz's face looking down at the town. Sly took the picture, and sent it to Bentley. The turtle then said, "That's got to be where Cultokz is hiding out. Those banners give me the creeps, too. Okay, now that we know where our target is hiding, see if you can find anything that may break open those heavily barred doors." Sly then searched the town, and found a large garage. He snuck insiode, and saw multiple red tanks. Sly took a picture of them, and sent it to Bentley. "Hmm, perhaps these babies could make opening city hall a snap. However, 2 questions remain: 1. What are tanks doing in a small town like this? and 2. How are we going to unlock them? Anyways, now that we have that information, creep around the town hall and see if you can make a recording of Cultokz in one of his discussions. I've programmed your Binocucom to take recordings for analysis reasons. Just click the right analogue stick to record, and click it again to stop recording." Sly then made for the town hall, and found a slightly-open window. On the other side were Cultokz and two of his large hyena guards. Cultokz was about the same height of the two guards, in a heavy bullet-proof vest, and an ushanka on top of his head. His eyes were green, his face was white, his fur was black, and his tail was holding a pocket knife. "Quick Sly, record what he's saying!" Sly took out his Binocucom and started recording.
Cultokz: Alright you flea-bitten dirt-bags, no one, and I mean NO ONE enters my office. I'm keeping you two outside my door to make sure that happens. Oh, and if any of the other guards dismiss you from your duty, they AND you 2 will be shaved, and shoved into the boiler to heat this fridged town.
Guards 1 & 2: DAH!
Cultokz entered his office and the two guards took their position. Bentley then spoke, "Boiler, huh? That may come in handy. Obviously, we can't get in his office, even if you do have a disguise. No problem, I think I figured out a plan that may give you a shot at Cultokz.
Job Complete
Bentley Tech
Bentley: Okay, now that we have information on this Cultokz guy, it's time to put a plan into action. Sly, even if you do lure the guards away from their posts, that office door is locked tighter than those tanks. Speaking of tanks, apparently there's a triple lock mechanism on each one. They're locked, welded, and firewall-protected. Sly, you'll need to pick-pocket a few keys from the local guards around here to break the first lock. Panda King, you'll then need to use some of your explosives the bust open the second lock. Finally, place my signal device on the digital lock and I'll get code-cracking.
Bentley: Now that we have a plan for the tank, we'll need to learn more about Cultokz's strategy. Sly, I'll need you to tail him and feed me his plans. Shouldn't be too much a problem, you've done this kind of stuff before.
Bentley: Those are our assignments. Let's get going.
Main Story
Sly left the hideout, and pulled out his Binocucom, zooming in on the tank garage.
Bentley: You can easily slip into the garage like last time Sly, but Panda King is a bit bulky for that. First, pick-pocket the 4 keys to the tank, then once that's unlocked, Panda King will be waiting outside for the garage door to open.
Sly: Aww, and I was kind of hoping this would be a challenge.
Sly stowed his Binocuom, and easily pick-pocketed the 4 keys. He then made his way inside the garage, through a hole in the bottom part of the wall, and clicked open the four keyholes to the tank's 1st lock. After that, Sly opened the garage door and let the Panda King in. Panda King placed five unstable firecrackers on the 2nd lock, shouted "GET BACK!", and blasted it into shards. An alarm went off and Bentley said, "Great, looks like we've upset security. Take these guys out before placing me on the 3rd lock's terminal." After about a minute of fighting, the sirens died down and Panda King placed the chip for Bentley to start hacking. After 3 minutes, the 3rd lock shattered. "That code was no match for my intellect. Now that the tank is unlocked, those front doors won't stand a chance."
Job Complete
Sly left the hideout, and made his way to the roof of a building in front of city hall. He pulled out his Binocucom, and focused on the front door.
Bentley: To know more about what Cultokz is up to, we'll need you to keep up with him so that we can figure out how big a threat he is to this town and many others like it; make sure to stay out of sight. Oh, and if any guards see you I'm pretty sure Cultokz will know of your presence.
Sly stashed it away and began following Cultokz, staying out of sight in the process. Cultokz stopped at a fruit stand and began talking to himself.
Cultokz: This town was no match for my army. Sapping their wallets dry will be a snap, but I need more than just chump change. Makes me wish I didn't send that henchman to kill their mayor.
Cultokz began walking again and Sly tailed him until the baboon stopped next to street lamp.
Cultokz: I'm tired of small towns. Once I move onto bigger ones, like Moscow, then maybe I can get the money-train rolling. CHOO-CHOO! Fortunately, I managed to snag a few tanks from my last target. With their array of weapons, all will go according to plan.
Cultokz continued his trail, and finally stopped back outside Town Hall.
Cultokz: Once all the money is mine, I'll use that boiler down below to incinerate this place. Good news for me, since I won't be around. HAHAHAHAHA!
The baboon entered the building and locked it instantly.
Sly then said, "That dirt-bag! He's gonna kill a few-hundred people just for them having no more money to tax." Bentley then responded, "He's not gonna get away with this. If he burns this town, he's going with it; of course that's only if we fail at first."
Job Complete
Bentley Tech
Bentley: So now we know Cultokz's scheme to slash and burn, and we can't let that happen. Sly, since you're the only one who can fit in that tank, we need you to drive through town until you reach Town Hall, then blast down the doors with its heavy cannon.
Bentley: Panda King, while the guards are distracted with the destroyed door, you'll need to sneak by them and go to the basement of the building. It is there you will find the boiler room. Your explosives won't do the trick, but they will lure guards to you. Take the guards and toss them into the boiler. That should jam it to the point of destruction.
Bentley: Once that infernal machine is destroyed, Sly will have a crack at that crazed monkey, and finally put an end to his conquest of Russian civilizations.
Main Story
Sly left the hideout, and made his way into the garage. He opened the large door, planted himself into the tank, and started driving. Bentley then gave the tutorial. "Sly, driving that tank is simple: Use the left analogue stick to drive forward, and use the right analogue stick to aim. That tank has 2 weapons, a weaker/fast-fire turret and a stronger/slow-fire cannon. Use the square button to fire and use the circle button to shift weapons." Sly drove forward, coming across many guards along the way. Bentley then said, "Those guards don't look too happy to see you. Fire your guns to make quick work of them. Oh, and don't let them dent up the tank to hard or you'll have better luck opening the city hall's doors with floss." Sly fired the guns at each of the guards, eliminating them in groups until he reached the town hall doors. He fired the cannon until they were blasted wide open. Bentley then said, "Quick Sly, get out of there before you're spotted!" Sly ditched the tank and vanished out of sight. The two guards rushed up to the tank to figure out what was going on, and while they were busy, Panda King crept by them and into the building. "Panda King, the basement should be down that flight of stairs over there." He went down the stairs and after one minute of walking through a tunnel, he came across the red inferno of the boiler. "Now my fiery foe, you shall incur the wrath of your superior!" he shouted. Panda King loaded up some rockets, and launched them at the boiler, leaving nothing but scorch marks. A siren went off and Bentley said, "Get ready Panda King, here they come!"
"Yes, they shall all burn!" shouted the panda. Guards came flooding in. Panda King grabbed a badger guard and launched him into the boiler. He continued with this until 12 guards filled the boiler. Another siren went off, and a red flashing sign said "Overload!" Panda King then shouted, "It is done! You stood no chance!" He then fled the building, and after that, an enormous explosion came from underneath city hall. Cultokz fled the burning building and shouted, "My town. My PRIDE! MY BOILER! ALL LOST!" Sly then came out of hiding and said, "Aw, did we throw a 'monkey wrench' into your plans... Monkey?" Cultokz turned around and said, "You! You are the one I was told to look out for. Apparently my employer wants you dead, Sly Cooper."
Sly replied, "Then who is he?!"
Cultokz smiled and said, "None of your business. You'll never meet him anyways, for you are about to experience why NOBODY messes with MY plans!" He then grabbed Sly with his left foot and began climbing Town Hall until they were both on the roof. He let Sly go and said, "Fight me, Raccoon!" He charged at Sly, who immediately dodged, and then the fight commenced. Cultokz charged again, and instantly became tired. Sly had his opportunity and repeatedly wacked the baboon in the jaw. Cultokz came out of his fatigue and began charging again. After the 2nd charge, he began slashing with his tail knife. He charged a 3rd time and became tired again. Sly wacked at his jaw again until Cultokz became angry. "You mangy little mouse, nobody can best Cultokz! I shall prove it! You will die!"
Sly responded, "Keep saying that, primate. Maybe it'll actually happen."
"Shut up, shut UP, SHUT UP!" yelled Cultokz, and he charged 3 times in a row. He slashed with his tail knife again and then stuck it in the ground, creating a fissure that followed Sly and had fire leaking out of it. When that failed, he charged one last time before he tired out again. Sly wacked at his jaw a few more times, and knocked him to hang off of the ledge of Town Hall. "I-I can't… hold on!" shouted Cultokz in fear, "Help me!" Just as Sly was about to lend a hand, he remembered what le Paradox did when Sly helped him out. Sly lowered his cane, appearing to want to help out, but then used it to pry Cultokz's fingers loose, sending him crashing on top of the tank. Sly then said, "I've already 'fallen' for that once before, and I'm not 'falling' for it again." Cultokz went dizzy after he crashed and eventually went into a coma.
Job Complete
Sly's P.O.V. (Ending)
Sly: Having fallen, in both ways of the term, Cultokz instantly gave up. He surrendered himself to the authorities and they complied, by putting him away for a very long time. I've recollected every great heist I've pulled with my friends. This can only be the first time the cops came and Carmelita wasn't among them. I missed her and my friends, but I have no choice but to walk since the authorities will put me away the moment they see me, and Murray of course lost rights to the van. Bentley would've sent Carmelita in a police chopper to find us, but with our long distance, it can be tricky pinpointing us. It's strange, because our signal has been becoming a little fuzzy lately. No matter, I'll make it home, and with the Panda King helping me, I think that'll be possible. My only question is, who hired Cultokz to kill me? Are there any more out there who want my head on a silver platter? Well, I'll find out eventually, and until then, we leave Russia to move onto the next country.