Dartmoor
A high-security fortress where secrets are buried deeper than the inmates.
In the context of the Hitman series, this location is canonically known as Dakota Prison, situated in South Dakota within the narrative of Hitman: Absolution. While fan discussions occasionally confuse the name with Dartmoor due to similar phonetics or prison archetypes, the official designation remains Dakota. This facility serves as a pivotal chapter where Agent 47 must infiltrate maximum security walls to uncover truths regarding his past and the ICA's betrayal.
- Game
- Hitman: Absolution
- Region
- South Dakota, USA
- Facility Type
- Maximum Security Prison
- Security Provider
- Black Rose Security
- Status
- Active (In-Universe)
Lore & Background
The facility's design prioritizes containment over rehabilitation, featuring reinforced concrete structures and heavily monitored perimeters. For Agent 47, arriving here was not as a prisoner but as an infiltrator seeking leverage against his enemies. The prison walls hide more than violent criminals; they conceal the digital and physical evidence required to piece together the mystery of his origins. Every guard patrol and inmate interaction becomes a potential vector for acquiring the necessary information.
In Their Own Story
The gravel crunched underfoot, muffled by the heavy silence of the night shift. Agent 47 adjusted the collar of his stolen uniform, blending into the shadows where the floodlights didn't reach. The air smelled of bleach and stale sweat, a familiar scent in places like this. Somewhere behind those reinforced doors lay the data drive he needed—a key to unlocking the truth about who sent him here. He moved with calculated grace, avoiding the patrol route that swept past the cell block every twelve minutes.
Reader's Guide
The mission takes place across multiple levels of a sprawling prison complex. Players begin outside the perimeter and must breach the walls using stealth or force. Key landmarks include the Inmate Quarters, where disguises can be acquired to bypass security checkpoints. The Main Yard serves as a central hub with high visibility but offers opportunities for diversions among inmate gangs. The Administration Block houses critical objectives and requires higher clearance levels. Environmental hazards include random guard patrols, camera sweeps, and potential gang fights that can draw unwanted attention. Between game entries or difficulty settings, the layout remains consistent, though enemy awareness may increase. Players should utilize the ventilation shafts for silent traversal between floors. Disguises such as Inmate, Guard, and Janitor are essential for accessing restricted zones without triggering a lockdown.
Did You Know?
- The prison facility is privately operated by Black Rose Security rather than state authorities.
- Agent 47 infiltrates this location to find information about his mother's past.
- This mission introduced more open-ended sandbox mechanics compared to previous linear entries.
- Inmates in the yard can be manipulated to create distractions for stealth approaches.
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