Compelled
Held
Held adjective - Occupied or in the control of; often used in combination.
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- Shadowrun Returns: Dragonfall features an optional mission given to locate and assassinate a target who is being held prisoner by a rival corporation before the prisoner can be compelled to reveal company secrets.
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