Innovate to Cultivate
Brief
Fiona sent a message stating that the Nongye Tianshi in the Agricultural Test Site seem to have encountered a problem, and they hope you can go to provide some assistance.
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Rewards
Operational EXP ×50 Operational EXP ★★★★★ Raises the Endministrator's Authority Level. 
Oroberyl ×15 Oroberyl ★★★★★★ An artificial material often used for recruiting operators. 
Elementary Cognitive Carrier ×1 Elementary Cognitive Carrier ★★★★ A material that provides some EXP for leveling up Lv.61-90 operators. Overview › 
Arms INSP Kit ×2 Arms INSP Kit ★★★ A material that gives decent weapon EXP. Overview › 
T-Creds ×1,700 T-Creds ★★★★ TC for short. This currency is recognized and used in many places. Steps
1 Read messages from Fiona the Comms Officer
Group chat
fiona
Endmin, I just received a distress message from a Nongye Tianshi named Tian Min.
fiona
He mentioned they are currently facing some difficulties and hope to receive assistance from Endfield.
Dialogue
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Exhausted Nongye Tianshi (Min)
We're completely understaffed... There's no way we'll make it in time...
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Exhausted Nongye Tianshi (Min)
Yeah. I'm in charge of this Agricultural Test Site... Can I help you?
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Tian Min
Wait, that outfit... I think I've seen it before. Ah! Don't tell me you're the help Ms. Fiona mentioned, the Endministrator?
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Tian Min
Excellent! Now we might actually make it!
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Tian Min
Oh right, before I forget. We were planning to grow a batch of Amber Rice in the test fields for specialized research.
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Tian Min
But during transport, over half our seeds were lost to the Blight Tide.
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Tian Min
Right now, the Nongye Tianshi are critically short-handed. Our plan is on the verge of collapse...
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Tian Min
Yes, right here on these test fields. If you're willing to help, you could ask that botanist over there. He has plenty of seeds.
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Tian Min
Yeah, that's Wellmorin over there. He seems to have come from Valley IV and brought all sorts of seeds.
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Tian Min
Though he's a little ... particular. Last time, he'd only sell me a handful.
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Tian Min
We'll leave it to you then, Endmin.
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Tian Min
This is our Amber Rice. If you've got machines for seed-picking, feel free to harvest some seeds.
3 Talk to the Exhausted Nongye Tianshi View on map
Dialogue
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Tian Min
We can finally catch a breath. Now we just need to keep collecting crop samples and push forward with the research.
Radio
Fiona the Comms Officer
These should be enough. Let's bring them back to Vera.
4 Talk to Wellmorin View on map
Story update
Locate Wellmorin the botanist, and purchase Amber Rice seeds from him.
Dialogue
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Tian Min
With the Endmin's help, this research project might actually stay on track.
5 Purchase Amber Rice Seeds or use a Seed-Picking Unit View on map
Dialogue
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Wellmorin
Hah! What a haul. My seed vault's about to get a lot more diverse.
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Wellmorin
Oh? It's you!
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Wellmorin
Hold on, let me finish collecting these seeds from the Burdo-Muck... They're valuable samples.
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Wellmorin
Good, that should just about do it... So, you're here to buy seeds again?
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Wellmorin
Of course! I've gathered plenty of new seeds along the way!
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Wellmorin
Didn't expect Landbreakers here. But since we ran into them, might as well take a little something from them, right?
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Wellmorin
Ahem, enough about that. You're here for seeds, right? Take a look yourself.
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Wellmorin
Same as always. Fixed price, no haggling!
Radio
Fiona the Comms Officer
Vera said the spot's up on the cliff. You need to find a way up, Endmin.
6 Use Crafting to craft Amber Rice Plot
Story update
Use Crafting to craft plots for planting.
Dialogue
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Wellmorin
What's up? Here for more seeds?
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Wellmorin
Alright, you're a regular by now. Go ahead and look. Everything here was hard to collect this time.
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Wellmorin
Rules haven't changed alright. Still fixed prices, no bargaining!
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Wellmorin
Burdo-Muck? Didn't expect you to be interested in that...
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Wellmorin
Just so you know, this "intel" took some effort to dig up. But since you're a regular, I won't charge extra.
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Wellmorin
This Burdo-Muck is the real deal. Not only are the seeds inside more vibrant, but the waste itself makes excellent fertilizer.
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Wellmorin
Go ahead and try it later if you don't believe me. Guaranteed to work.
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Wellmorin
Won't keep you then. I've got more seeds to collect!
Radio
Fiona the Comms Officer
This must be it.
7 Place the Amber Rice Plot View on map
Dialogue
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Tian Min
Endmin, have you finished planting all the crops?
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Tian Min
Excellent! No wonder you're the Endministrator!
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Tian Min
I see. Then I've definitely come to the right person!
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Tian Min
Speaking of which, these crops need a lot of water, so they require constant hydration. Normally, this kind of work can be quite exhausting.
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Tian Min
Sprinklers? I think I've heard of those... They're supposed to be flexible and convenient. They could definitely work for irrigating the test fields.
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Tian Min
Endmin, you should give it a try later.
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Tian Min
I wonder if Endfield has any solutions for this...
8 Talk to Tian Min View on map
Story update
Inform Tian Min of the situation once you are done.
Dialogue
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Exhausted Nongye Tianshi (Min)
Let's hope everything goes smoothly. Or I wouldn't know what to do about our crop research.
9 Talk to Tian Min
Other dialogue
45 Game scripting dialogue not tied to a specific quest step.
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Vera
My tartpepper plants... They're all gone.
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Vera
Yeah. And you are...?
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Vera
Ah, I remember. You're the Endministrator of Endfield Industries.
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Vera
Well, my situation ... is pretty obvious. It's my fault, really. I should have taken the seeds with me...
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Vera
I didn't expect the LBs to raid a backwater place like this. They took all the crops *and* the seeds.
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Vera
Yeah. We can gather some to meet our most urgent needs...
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Vera
But tartpepper plants aren't easy to find in the wilderness. I know a few bushes grow on the cliffs on the other side. Getting there won't be easy, though.
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Vera
Counting on you, Endmin.
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Vera
They're also key crops for our ongoing plant improvement research...
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Shoo. Go away. I'm busy. Got no time to talk.
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Wellmorin
Oh. You know me. Have I taken anything from you?
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Wellmorin
Seeds to sell? Sure ... but no haggling. Seed gathering is no easy work, you know.
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Wellmorin
Here. Take a look at my collection.
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Wellmorin
That's right. Nobody on Talos-II knows more about botanicals than me.
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Wellmorin
You'd rather believe in scientists wearing silly white drapes? Did those eggheads ever explore the wildlands? Did they collect any samples from places blanketed by the Blight?
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Wellmorin
Plants are going extinct with every passing day but those eggsperts would rather work on their senseless lab projects.
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Wellmorin
But I, Wellmorin, will build Talos-II's most complete seed bank!
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Wellmorin
I'm looking for seeds. I found many plants that only grow in Valley IV and I intend to add them to the seed bank.
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Wellmorin
Luckily, I met a few pipefaces who are willing to part with some of the good stuff. Or I wouldn't be able to collect everything on my own.
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Wellmorin
Right, right. Yeah, them.
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Wellmorin
And what do you mean steal? They're LBs!
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Wellmorin
My time is valuable! Consultation isn't free!
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Wellmorin
What is it? My time is precious. I don't intend to waste it on meaningless chit-chat.
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Wellmorin
Seeds to sell? Sure ... but no haggling. Seed gathering is no easy work, you know.
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Wellmorin
Here. Take a look at my collection.
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Wellmorin
My time is valuable! Consultation isn't free!
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Vera
Great, you got the seeds! Our first step is to use crafting and make growing plots with them.
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Vera
Wanna give this a shot?
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Vera
You'll need some carbon in addition to the seeds. I got some right here. Take them.
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Vera
We now have a Tartpepper Plot.
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Vera
Perform the next step at the Eco-Farm. Go on, try it out!
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Vera
Nicely done. You're really getting the hang of it.
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Vera
Raising a crop requires some tender loving care. But when harvest time comes, you'll realize that everything is really worth its while.
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Vera
You mean those things Endfield has been testing? I've seen them a few times. They're impressive.
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Vera
You can always return to the Eco-Farm to grow any crop you like. Just make sure you got the seeds.
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Vera
Hah. That's true. The most cost-effective way is to save some of the gathered plants and use your AIC seed-picking units to make your own seeds.
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Vera
But plants aren't so easily tamed. I reckon some crops can only thrive in natural environments for now.
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Vera
You're back. Gathered any tartpeppers so far?
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Vera
Thank you! I'll deliver this batch first for our most urgent needs...
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Vera
But we can't keep exploring and foraging for tartpeppers forever. We must get some seeds and start growing a new crop of tartpepper plants.
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Vera
Really appreciate this, Endmin. You're a lifesaver.
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Vera
While I was in the evacuation shelters, I met a self-proclaimed botanist named Wellmorin.
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Vera
He was rather eccentric and didn't look like a local to me, but he also mentioned that he was creating a seed bank. The man might have some rare plant seeds to sell.
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Vera
He should be near the Infra-Station. I think he's out there collecting plant samples.
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Vera
In any case, meet me at the Eco-Farm entrance once you've found the seeds.