- Black November is the militant resistance faction operating out of the Undermine in Mirror's Edge Catalyst
- Rebecca Thane leads the group in a violent campaign against KrugerSec and the Conglomerate
- Faith's Runners stay independent from Black November's methods, creating ongoing story tension
- The faction's name ties back to the November Riots that killed Faith's parents
- Key Black November missions appear in Chapters 3–4 of the main campaign
What Is Black November in Mirror's Edge Catalyst?
Black November is the armed resistance movement operating beneath the city of Glass. Where the Runners survive by staying unseen — delivering information across the rooftops away from the Conglomerate's surveillance grid — Black November fights back directly, sabotaging Kruger Security (KrugerSec) infrastructure and bombing corporate targets. The group is headquartered in the Undermine, the buried ruins of old Glass that exist beneath the gleaming modern city.
The faction's name is a direct reference to the November Riots, the civil uprising in which Faith Connors lost her parents. That shared history makes Black November's storyline deeply personal for Faith, even though her mentor Noah Kekai deliberately keeps the Runner cabal independent from the group's violent methods.
Video Highlights:
- Official E3 2015 trailer introduces Glass and its corporate conflict
- Faith's rooftop escape sets the tone for the resistance story
- KrugerSec's presence frames the game's central antagonist force
Black November first becomes central to the plot during the Chapter 3–4 missions, when Faith investigates the stolen data drive and travels to the Undermine to meet Rebecca Thane in person.
Key Members and Allies
Black November's roster is small but pivotal to the campaign's middle act. Each character represents a different answer to the same question: how far should the oppressed go to fight the Conglomerate?
Rebecca Thane
- Leader of Black November
- Charismatic and ruthless strategist
- Believes only force can break the Conglomerate
- Based in the Undermine hideout
Cademus
- Senior operative within the movement
- Coordinates sabotage operations
- Wary of outside runners like Faith
Noah Kekai
- Faith's mentor, not a member
- Keeps the Runners independent
- Pays a heavy price protecting Faith from Kruger's forces
The Runners and Black November share an enemy but not a philosophy. Noah's refusal to join the armed struggle is a recurring source of friction — and a key reason Faith is pulled between the two groups as the story escalates.
Black November Missions Walkthrough
The Black November arc spans the middle chapters of the campaign. Follow this sequence to progress through the Undermine storyline efficiently.
Investigate the Beatrice Case
Faith looks into a stolen data drive, a thread that leads directly into Black November territory. Expect the first heavier combat encounters with shielded and armored KrugerSec guards.
Descend into the Undermine
Navigate the buried ruins of old Glass beneath the modern city. Use wall-runs and the Mag Rope to cross the decayed structures, and watch for KrugerSec patrols on the lower levels.
Meet Rebecca Thane
Faith comes face to face with the faction leader. Pay attention to the dialogue here — it establishes the ideological divide that shapes the rest of the campaign.
Run Deliveries Under Fire
Faith carries parcels while dodging KrugerSec patrols. Strike from behind or after a successful evade to land Tranquilizer hits, since frontal attacks on alert enemies will be blocked.
Push Toward the Kruger Data
The Black November arc feeds directly into the infiltration of the Kruger tower complex and the eventual Gabriel Kruger chase across the View District rooftops.
In the Undermine's tight spaces, use evades and rear strikes against shielded guards. Strike only when enemies flash — reacting to the flash rather than the swing keeps Faith unharmed and her Flow intact.
Black November vs. Other Factions
Understanding where each faction stands clarifies the story's central conflict and Faith's role within it.
| Faction | Location | Methods | Stance Toward Faith |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black November | The Undermine | Sabotage, bombings, armed resistance | Uneasy ally; recruits her aid |
| The Runners | Hideout, rooftops | Courier work, evasion, staying unseen | Family and home |
| KrugerSec (K-Sec) | Kruger tower, citywide | Surveillance, patrols, brute force | Primary enemy |
| The Conglomerate | The Shard | Corporate control of Glass | Faceless ruling power |
The Undermine is more than a hideout — it is the physical remains of the city that existed before Conglomerate rule, making it a fitting base for the people who remember life before Glass was "utopia."
Story Significance and the November Riots
Black November's name anchors the faction to the single most important event in Faith's backstory. The November Riots were the protests during which Faith's parents died — an event with deep ties to Gabriel Kruger and his family's history. Isabel Kruger's connection to the Reflection project further entangles the corporate side of the plot with Faith's personal past.
| Story Beat | Connection to Black November |
|---|---|
| The November Riots | Origin of the faction's name and Faith's loss |
| Faith's release from custody | Her return to the Runners, separate from the militants |
| The Undermine missions | Faith's direct contact with Rebecca Thane |
| Noah's capture | Raises the stakes between factions and K-Sec |
| The Reflection project | Ties Kruger family secrets to the resistance conflict |
Collect hidden Documents during Undermine and Kruger tower missions — many expand on the November Riots, the Reflection project, and the origins of Black November, and are added to your story log for later reading.
Black November Story Checklist:
- Complete the Beatrice investigation missions
- Reach the Undermine and meet Rebecca Thane
- Finish all delivery runs under KrugerSec patrols
- Collect lore Documents in Undermine interiors
- Progress to the Kruger tower infiltration
FAQ
Q: Is Black November playable in Mirror's Edge Catalyst?
No. You play only as Faith Connors. Black November is a story faction you interact with during the mid-campaign missions in the Undermine, led by Rebecca Thane.
Q: How does Black November relate to the November Riots?
The faction named itself after the November Riots, the uprising in which Faith's parents were killed. The event connects Faith's personal history, Gabriel Kruger's family, and the resistance's founding ideology.
Q: Do the Runners join Black November?
No. Noah Kekai deliberately keeps the Runner cabal independent, preferring courier work and evasion over armed struggle. This divide is a recurring source of tension in the story.
Q: Where do I find Black November in the city of Glass?
Black November operates from the Undermine, the buried ruins of old Glass beneath the modern city. You visit it during Chapters 3–4 of the main campaign.