Killing in the Name Of

Killing in the Name Of is an Arachne standard contract in Marathon that combines Runner elimination objectives with weapon and Core extraction requirements, framing both as acts of devotion to the faction's violent creed. The contract name echoes Arachne's treatment of combat as ideology: every kill is committed on behalf of something larger than personal survival, and the faction expects Runners to bring back proof of their dedication in the form of exfiltrated weapons and Cores recovered from the battlefield. The emphasis on hostile elimination ensures that passive looting runs will not satisfy the contract; direct engagement with other Runners is expected.

Killing in the Name Of works well alongside other Arachne combat contracts since the PvP engagement needed for Runner kills also creates natural opportunities to collect weapons and equipment from defeated opponents. The multi-part nature of the objectives makes Killing in the Name Of a contract that benefits from patience and sustained runs rather than rapid in-and-out extractions. Completion earns 100 faction reputation and 500 Credits.