Outpost: Reconstruction HQ

1 View Crowe's message

Story update

You receive a message from Crowe. He wants to discuss the reconstruction of Valley IV.

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Mysterious Girl (Ardelia)

Aww, good little buddy! Feeling lively and chipper again, huh?

Mysterious Girl (Ardelia)

Just be careful, and don't get hurt again. Things are really dangerous outside.

Mysterious Girl (Ardelia)

Oh?! Professor! You're here! How have you been?

Mysterious Girl (Ardelia)

Heheh. I'm here to help. You seem to be doing pretty well, Professor. I was a little worried when I heard about your amnesia...

Perlica

We are still ... observing the Endmin's physical condition. Endmin, our operation here needs the support of an operator skilled in disaster research and geological prospecting. Ardelia is the first that came to mind.

Perlica

I notified her right after we received Mr. Crowe's call. Her experience and expertise will be crucial for this project.

Ardelia

The situation here is ... not very good. I did a quick survey of the vicinity. Energy leaking from the Æther rift may have seeped into the ground... The Blight is everywhere. This place is obviously dangerous grounds...

Ardelia

But ... the wildlife of Valley IV are doing their best to survive. They might be weak, but they're helping each other to endure this hardship...

Ardelia

I'm happy to be here and help these little creatures. And I'm definitely happy to be on your team, Professor.

Ardelia

The local site monitor is right ahead. I'll take you to him.

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Ardelia

This place has been severely affected by the disaster...

Ardelia

Post-disaster rebuilding will be difficult given our current resources. This is why I think you should come here and take a look, Professor.

Ardelia

People here, and me... We all need you, Professor...

2 Go to the Power Plateau and hear about Crowe's project View on map

Story update

Go to the Power Plateau and meet with Crowe

Possible objectives

Follow Ardelia

Dialogue

C

Crowe

Endmin, you're finally here! I hope I didn't trouble you with this sudden request.

Perlica

It's alright, Mr. Crowe. This is all part of our partnership.

C

Crowe

It seems you have discussed this already. Endmin, remember the project I mentioned in my message?

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Crowe

Valley IV has taken a serious beating. The Power Plateau itself is directly affected by the Æther rift. Blight and anomalous locations are popping up all over the region.

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Crowe

Under general circumstances, we might have to wait for more than a decade for the Æther energy and its effects to dissipate. But we can't afford to wait that long...

Chen Qianyu

More than a decade...?

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Crowe

Firstly, we worked hard to build our homes here. We are not going to give it up. Secondly, we don't know how the Æther would affect the local ecology. This place might change into something else by the time we return.

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Crowe

So we plan to construct a Valley IV Reconstruction Headquarters with local materials. This HQ will provide ecological testing and geological surveillance functions. We have a six-year plan to restore Valley IV to its original state.

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Crowe

That's assuming everything goes smoothly. It also assumes that we can quickly assess the degrees of Æther impact on Valley IV, and successfully complete all testing and analysis.

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Crowe

Even then, we'll still have plenty of difficulties to overcome. The most critical one is that ... we need a specialized large geological probe.

C

Crowe

That's the best we can do... The properties and even the forms of matter would change when affected by the Æther. Our shortest estimate would be six years.

C

Crowe

And that's also assuming that we have full understanding of Æther infiltration in this area. This is why we must construct a specialized large geological probe.

C

Crowe

Indeed. And it's the reason why we need this Caprinae... ahem, I mean this excellent disaster scientist to share her expertise with us.

C

Crowe

Finally, the most important key to it all — the productivity offered by the AIC Factory.

C

Crowe

Awesome, Endmin. Let's get things started right away.

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Crowe

Prep work for the construction is complete. We've also selected our site for the Reconstruction Headquarters.

Perlica

Let's deploy the Sub-PAC here, Endmin.

Perlica

The people here need us.

3 Meet with Crowe View on map

Story update

Ardelia and the Endministrators meet up with Crowe to talk about the reconstruction.

4 Deploy the Sub-PAC at the specified position View on map

Story update

Assist Crowe in initiating ecological research operations for the reconstruction.

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C

Crowe

Prep work is underway. The surrounding wilderness, however, remains quite hostile. There is some work that may require your direct assistance, Endmin.

C

Crowe

We desperately need some soil samples... If we know nothing about local soil properties, we won't be able to start even the most basic research.

C

Crowe

Our crew is busy with construction work. They're not so good at handling emergencies. That's why...

C

Crowe

Perfect. I'll mark out the locations where you can gather the soil samples.

C

Crowe

Then we'll focus on the construction first.

5 Talk to Crowe View on map

Story update

Assist Crowe in initiating ecological research operations for the reconstruction.

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Chen Qianyu

There are still people here? Wait, aren't you ... the one who was looking for the signal emitter before...?

C

Clavell

And you're those Endfielders! I'm Clavell! You saved my life back then! So, what made you come back to the Plateau?

Perlica

Mr. Crowe contacted us for help. He wants to gather some soil samples.

C

Clavell

You're talking about these, right?

Chen Qianyu

Wow... You got plenty of jars and bottles here! I thought Mr. Crowe said that you're all busy with construction work.

C

Clavell

My part of the construction's done. Since Professor Crowe's in a hurry for those samples, and this area looks pretty calm, I figured even a common techie like me could pitch in.

C

Clavell

As for these... Don't let the numbers fool you. Every sample was collected under different environmental conditions. This one here is soil closer to its original status. This one was collected from the fault plane of the anomalous zone...

Chen Qianyu

But Crowe's information tells me that ... we just need a single soil sample from this place...

C

Clavell

True. We won't need that many samples for basic testing. But ... the Power Plateau is a huge mess right now. Getting more samples will give us more options in scientific research.

C

Clavell

Missing key information is all too easy when research isn't handled carefully.

C

Clavell

Since Professor Crowe asked you to come here, I'm sure it's urgent. I'll take these back right now!

Perlica

Thank you. Endmin, we can head to the next location.

C

Clavell

Ah! Who's that?! How did you find this place?!

6 Go to the first site to gather soil samples View on map 1 View on map 2

Story update

Go to the first site marked by Crowe and gather the required soil samples

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D

Dean

...What should I do?

Chen Qianyu

Hmm? Aren't you the one back then when we were looking for the authorization keycard...?

D

Dean

Endfielders? Oh, that's wonderful! It's me — Dean. You really got me out of trouble last time.

D

Dean

I'm stuck in yet another problem, but thank Talos you're here!

Perlica

Is there anything wrong?

D

Dean

Well... We need a few soil samples for the Reconstruction Headquarters. One such sample should be collected in this area.

D

Dean

Professor Crowe wouldn't allow us to collect samples in dangerous zones with faulty machines. But I can't just sit around and do nothing.

D

Dean

Gotta find a good chance to snatch a sample before the tech gives out on me...

Chen Qianyu

Let me guess. Things didn't go as you expected, and now you don't know how to handle the situation?

D

Dean

Yeah... Windows of opportunity come and go. It's the same for chores as well as scientific research. You gotta make some bold assumptions to achieve the breakthrough results.

D

Dean

Don't worry about past failures — trust that the next trial could yield results.

Perlica

You're right, but it's too dangerous here. Leave the rest to us.

Perlica

Please head back for now. The construction crew still needs you.

D

Dean

Alright, thanks a lot for helping. Ugh ... I hope Professor Crowe won't get mad at me...

Chen Qianyu

That means we're doing the work now. Let's go.

9 Go to the second site to gather soil samples No map marker available

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Go to the second site marked by Crowe and gather the required soil samples

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Chen Qianyu

We're back. Uh... Why are you all standing here?

C

Clavell

Construction work is complete. We're waiting for you to formally kickstart our mobilization for the geological probe project. Professor Crowe will be assigning the lead engineer for this project, but...

D

Dean

No one here's more qualified than Professor Crowe. He can be a little ... stubborn, but he's the best technician we have. With his leadership, I'm sure the project will be completed soon.

C

Crowe

You're back. How about the samples?

C

Crowe

This means all our prep work is done. Time to formally begin the project.

C

Crowe

The next step of our undertaking will be an extremely challenging and critical project. It will determine the survival of countless lives in Valley IV and the surrounding regions.

C

Crowe

We shall rebuild homes, restore ecologies, and erase the scars from our beloved land... The construction of the large geological probe...

C

Crowe

I hereby grant Clavell and Dean complete authority over the project!

C

Clavell

Hear, hear.

D

Dean

It goes without saying!

C

Clavell

......

D

Dean

......

C

Clavell

HOLD ON!!

C

Crowe

And that is how things should be. Our new project leads will mobilize the crew and get started with the work.

C

Clavell

But ... I ... how...?

D

Dean

There must be a mistake! I could never...

Ardelia

Well, I guess the crew of the HQ has plenty of work cut out for them.

D

Dean

WAIT!!

10 Return to the Reconstruction Headquarters View on map

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Bring the gathered soil samples back to the Reconstruction HQ.

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C

Crowe

Endmin, here to check on the progress of the Reconstruction Headquarters?

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