User:Cardsknower/The Black Chateau

The Black Chateau is the first episode of Sly 2: Band of Thieves. The main antagonist is Dimitri.

Overview
Sly and the gang visit Paris, where Dimitri runs his popular nightclub. This is all a front, however, for his counterfeiting operation for which he is using the unique alloy of the Clockwerk Tail Feathers to print forged money.

First Lead-up
Bentley states that the recon photos are a grim reminder of what the modern thief is up against such as spotlights and stepped-up patrols. The sum of it all renders a direct assault impossible. To solve this puzzle, Bentley needs some more intelligence. First Sly needs to replace a bugged painting with one Dimitri has in his office. Once in place, the Cooper gang should be able to listen in on all of Dimitri's communications. Second, if Sly see Dimitri, he must tail him so that the gang might learn something from studying his movements. Once the gang has a proper understanding of the operation, those Clockwerk Tail Feathers are theirs.

Second Lead-up
Bentley has constructed a plan to get at the Clockwerk Tail Feathers, but the gang will need to pull off a few more jobs to set things up for the heist. First, Sly will have to pick a few pockets from the theater, so that the gang will have access to the spotlight control center. Once that's accomplished, they'll be able to turn off all the security around the printing press. Then, Murray will need to use his muscles to take out the exterior alarm horns as the gang don't want anything to alert the guards while they pull off the big job. Finally, the gang will need to get into the disco tech room to drop the room's mirror ball. Bentley tells his friends to trust him on this as it's all part of the plan.

Third lead-up
Bentley states now that the dominoes are all in place, it is time to pull off the big heist. First, Murray will help Bentley break into the water tower. From there, Bentley should be able to shut down the plaza fountain. Dimitri is sure to send someone out to get the repair truck. Sly will then need to pickpocket the truck keys off the repairman once he shows up and hand them to Bentley and Murray in the plaza. While Bentley and Murray go steal the truck, Sly will need to climb to the top of the nightclub's peacock sign. When he's in position, Murray will fire the truck's winchline up to him and the gang will use it to pull down the sign. Bentley theorizes that the impact should create an entrance to the printing press room. Finally, Sly will need to jump in and grab the Clockwerk Tail Feathers and once that is done, the gang can get the heck out of here.

Level Ending
Sly and the gang have accomplished in gaining the Clockwerk Tail Feathers and ruining Dimitri's counterfeiting operation. Carmelita and Neyla's sudden arrival made the escape tricky. Angry at failing to capture Sly, she jailed Dimitri and shut down his nightclub.

The trio went to Monaco for a week's break, where Bentley wanted to try out his new card counting formula (as described by Sly). Sly figured in his mind that the gang have earned themselves a well deserved break.