Extreme Measures: IMD

Oh well, what's done is done. I'll have to assign you to this case as a detective. Listen carefully!
Yes, the Committee was aware of the Imperial citizens kidnapped by Tep's servants. The Spark of the Arisen that lost his memory and energy, whom you had a chance to talk to in the Purgatory, was obviously one of the kidnapped.
Yes, we did not interfere. The security of the Empire is more important than that of a private citizen and everyone understands it. If dozens die to protect thousands, that is a sacrifice I'm prepared to make! The Committee was prepared once and for all to purge our ranks, and would have succeeded if not for your meddling. Now, the cultists, understanding that they were detected, hit several of our posts and got away! They also kidnapped a number of our citizens. I hope you understand that this is largely on you! And it is on you to fix your mistakes!
The Blue Barracks were attacked by cultists. The cultists took several of our recruits hostage, but probably did not flee far. If you hurry, you might still save them! Run!

Hurry. If cultists escape with the hostages, their lives will be on your conscience.

Were you able to free our recruits? That's good news!