Alright, let me walk you through the whole mr. hands situation in dogtown, because it's actually pretty fascinating how it all connects together. You'll want to start by meeting him in pacifica (he's technically a fixer there but this goes way deeper than regular fixer work). What makes this particularly interesting is that he used to be wade bleecker, a corporate exec at petrochem, which explains his whole approach to running things.

The real meat of his storyline comes from helping him gain influence in dogtown, and this happens through a series of increasingly complex operations. You'll be doing some typical merc work at first, but it all builds toward something bigger (keeping track of which factions you're affecting will help you later). Running these missions isn't just about the money - each one gives you more insight into how mr. hands operates, and more importantly, gets you closer to accessing the black sapphire.

Here's something that might be useful: when you're working through his gigs, pay attention to how you handle the chester bennett and jago szabó situation, because that choice really shapes how things play out in dogtown. The questline naturally flows into the main story stuff with kurt hansen, and you'll get some pretty sweet gear along the way (that her majesty pistol is particularly worth keeping an eye out for).

What's really clever about this whole thing is how it ties into the broader spy thriller vibe while still letting you play it your way. Whether you're more interested in the political angle or just want to focus on the action, there's enough depth to make either approach work.