In Anthem, you’ll meet a man named Leyton in Fort Tarsis, and after several conversations, you’ll get a chance to wrap up his story. There are several dialog options you’ll get, and in one, you can say the words “Prism Tacit” to Leyton. Most of the conversations in Fort Tarsis don’t lead to much, but this particular choice does matter. Here are the two ways Leyton and Nadira’s side story can come to a close in Anthem.
Anthem Prism Tacit | What does it mean?
At a certain point in Anthem, it will come out that Leyton is a Dominion spy that has had a second personality programmed over his original one to blend in. You’ll find out that the phrase that triggers his original personality to take hold is “Prism Tacit.”
You might think at first that Prism Tacit is Latin, but it’s not. A prism in geometry is a solid figure whose two end faces are similar, equal, and parallel figures and tacit means understood or implied without being stated. In effect, by uttering “Prism Tacit” to Layton, you’re telling him to realize that he has been split into two similar figures and to understand it without replying.
After you find out that Layton is a spy in Anthem, you can speak with him, Nadira, and Tassyn in the bar. You have two dialog choices to choose from. You can either say something innocuous and ignore the situation, or you can say his trigger phrase.
- If you say something innocent: Tassyn leaves and Nadira says the trigger phrase so she can speak to Leyton’s real persona and talk about their relationship. Later, if you revisit them, you’ll find that Leyton has reconciled his personalities and he and Nadira are still together.
- If you say Prism Tacit: If you use the code phrase, you’ll get another choice to keep him around or exile him.
- If you keep him around, he can end up being used as a double-agent against Corvus.
- If you exile him, Leyton will be killed by the Dominion, and your relationship with Nadira will deteriorate.
Other little outcomes can happen as well. Tassyn may end up re-programming Leyton and using him as a spy for Corvus. He and Nadira may or may not be in a relationship at this point. It seems like there are triggers that factor into the eventual outcome of Leyton’s story, but the major decision is the one you make in the bar.
Anthem's Javelins
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Everything You Need to Know About Anthem's Javelins
So, you're diving into Anthem? Not sure which of the mech suits to climb into first? We've taken them all for a test flight, cooled off under the waterfall, and returned with the lowdown on all four. Here's everything you need to know about Anthem's Javelins. -
Ranger
No matter your preference, you'll be starting your Anthem run in a Ranger. Described as the all around jack of all trades, the Ranger can slot into any situation and round out any team. Rangers can dash across short distances and strike foes with a devastating Shock Mace. -
Lock and Load
As for gear, a Ranger can pack grenades or cannon blasts. These range from elemental bombs to heat-seeking missiles. Rangers can support their team with a bubble shield that protects from foes or enhances damage. Finally, the Ranger's ultimate is a volley of missiles that can hit dozens of enemies at once. -
Colossus
For a mech game, Anthem sure does have some agile suits. If you want a more traditional giant robot experience, may we suggest the Colossus? The biggest of the four Javelins, the Colossus is a tank that blasts into battle with a mounted flamethrower and several ordinances. -
Prepare for Titanfall
The Colossus is all about busting things up. Whether that's with various mortars, a literal firewall or a burst of lightning, you'll be charging through foes and making a lot of noise. There's also a Railgun and a Flak Cannon to strap on if you want to get even more up close and personal. -
Interceptor
You want fast? Pick the Interceptor. With an innate triple jump and three dashes, you'll be moving all around the battlefield as you pepper opponents with shots. Mark enemies with your Target Beacon to single them out and boost damage across your team. Or, just focus in yourself with this mech's range of different systems. -
The Need for Speed
Interceptor players shine in the melee arena. Among their options are an electrifying dash attack, several different elemental ninja stars, and poisonous options for decaying large groups of foes. You can also do the Naruto thing and create duplicates to confuse your opponents before hitting your final strike. -
Storm
Of all the Javelins in Anthem, the Storm is the most unique. It's not every day that your robot suit is slinging magic spells like some kind of wizard from the moon. Storms can hover in mid-air away from danger and pepper the field with damage. -
Bringing the Thunder
You've got everything you'd expect from an elemental warrior. Ice beams, lightning bolts, frost shards, and fireballs, all at your fingertips. When you charge your ultimate, you can combine all the elements into a torrent of energy that can wipe out a whole squadron. -
What's Next for Javelins?
Storm, Colossus, Ranger, and Interceptor. These are the four Javelins that Freelancers can pilot in their Anthem adventures. Will we see more variety in future Javelin designs? New abilities for existing warriors? New chances for combo attacks? Only time and BioWare's roadmap can say for sure.
