| 1 |
|
qev019401_MSG0001 |
Guess what, [ST:playername ]? I finally[ST:n ]finished analyzing the data units.[ST:wait ] |
| 2 |
|
qev019401_MSG0002 |
And honestly, I never dreamed my old team would[ST:n ]cook up something this crazy...[ST:wait ] |
| 3 |
|
qev019401_MSG0003 |
Their research was a secret to the former heads, and[ST:n ]I expect they never told me because it had possible...[ST:n ]implications for my career.[ST:wait ] |
| 4 |
|
qev019401_MSG0004 |
Still stings to have been left out of a project this juicy.[ST:n ]It must have been a blast.[ST:wait ] |
| 5 |
|
qev019401_MSG0005 |
Anyway, I'm planning to pick up where they left off[ST:n ]so I can see this through to implementation.[ST:wait ] |
| 6 |
|
qev019401_JNK0010 |
Inquire |
| 7 |
|
qev019401_SEL0011 |
Ask Kirsty what she found in the data. |
| 8 |
|
qev019401_JNK0020 |
Encourage |
| 9 |
|
qev019401_SEL0021 |
Cheer Kirsty on in her endeavor. |
| 10 |
|
qev019401_MSG0006 |
Oh, would you listen to me? I'm sorry. I still haven't[ST:n ]explained what this next-generation FrontierNav actually[ST:n ]entails, have I?[ST:wait ] |
| 11 |
|
qev019401_MSG0007 |
Thank you! ...Oh, but listen to me![ST:wait ] |
| 12 |
|
qev019401_MSG0008 |
I still haven't explained what this second-generation[ST:n ]FrontierNav actually IS, have I?[ST:wait ] |
| 13 |
|
qev019401_MSG0009 |
But you have to promise you won't laugh, okay?[ST:n ]Because the scope of this project is...aggressive.[ST:wait ] |
| 14 |
|
qev019401_MSG0010 |
The aim is to link every planet in the universe to[ST:n ]FrontierNav, sharing information and resources freely[ST:n ]among them all.[ST:wait ] |
| 15 |
|
qev019401_MSG0011 |
Their schematic starts with the planets of our original[ST:n ]solar system, and proposes linking to newly discovered[ST:n ]planets from there—including Mira.[ST:wait ] |
| 16 |
|
qev019401_MSG0012 |
I have to say, I still can't picture a bunch of elite[ST:n ]scientists coming up with something so...fanciful.[ST:wait ] |
| 17 |
|
qev019401_MSG0013 |
But I still think it's wonderful. A system like this could[ST:n ]literally bring all of space together as one.[ST:wait ] |
| 18 |
|
qev019401_JNK0030 |
Support |
| 19 |
|
qev019401_SEL0031 |
Encourage Kirsty to keep dreaming big. |
| 20 |
|
qev019401_JNK0040 |
Dismiss |
| 21 |
|
qev019401_SEL0041 |
Tell Kirsty the entire plan sounds absurd. |
| 22 |
|
qev019401_MSG0014 |
I knew you'd feel that way. You've got a screw loose[ST:n ]someplace—and I mean that in the most complimentary[ST:n ]sense possible.[ST:wait ] |
| 23 |
|
qev019401_MSG0015 |
Oh, I know. But so did every major technological[ST:n ]advance until the day someone made it happen.[ST:n ]Big ideas are always crazy![ST:wait ] |
| 24 |
|
qev019401_MSG0016 |
And I'm going to make this project happen, no matter[ST:n ]what it takes, and no matter how long.[ST:wait ] |
| 25 |
|
qev019401_MSG0017 |
It may take 20 years, it may take 10 times that.[ST:n ]But I'm planting that seed today, and I plan to spend[ST:n ]my life tending it.[ST:wait ] |
| 26 |
|
qev019401_MSG0018 |
So I'd like to ask your help in gathering the massive[ST:n ]supply of miranium and arc sand ore it will require.[ST:wait ] |
| 27 |
|
qev019401_MSG0019 |
I want you to be my partner in this crazy plan.[ST:n ]What do you say?[ST:wait ] |
| 28 |
|
qev019401_MSG0020 |
Thank you. That should be enough to cover an initial[ST:n ]exploratory study.[ST:wait ] |
| 29 |
|
qev019401_MSG0021 |
Let's link new worlds to FrontierNav,[ST:n ][ST:playername ]. I know we can do it![ST:wait ] |
| 30 |
|
qev019401_MSG0022 |
I suspected my old teammates were up to something,[ST:n ]but this...? I'm still overwhelmed.[ST:wait ] |
| 31 |
|
qev019401_MSG0023 |
No wonder they didn't report it to our former heads—[ST:n ]they would've been laughed off the Whale! ...Which[ST:n ]means we should lay low until we have something firm.[ST:wait ] |
| 32 |
|
qev019401_MSG0024 |
I'm running a deeper analysis on the data from those[ST:n ]archives now.[ST:wait ] |
| 33 |
|
qev019401_MSG0025 |
I'll leave the miranium and arc sand ore to you.[ST:wait ] |
| 34 |
|
qev019401_MSG0026 |
Talk about dreaming big... An interstellar FrontierNav[ST:n ]would change everything.[ST:wait ] |
| 35 |
|
qev019401_MSG0027 |
But even the preliminary research on a project this big[ST:n ]will require a huge amount of miranium.[ST:wait ] |
| 36 |
|
qev019401_MSG0028 |
You're the only one I can rely on, so please let me[ST:n ]know once you have the materials.[ST:wait ] |
| 37 |
|
qev019401_JNK0050 |
Deliver |
| 38 |
|
qev019401_SEL0051 |
Hand over 20,000 units of miranium. |
| 39 |
|
qev019401_JNK0060 |
Keep |
| 40 |
|
qev019401_SEL0061 |
Hold on to your miranium for now. |
| 41 |
|
qev019401_MSG0029 |
Thanks. This should be enough miranium to get us up[ST:n ]and running.[ST:wait ] |
| 42 |
|
qev019401_MSG0030 |
Now the only other thing I need to get my exploratory[ST:n ]study started is the 50 pieces of arc sand ore.[ST:wait ] |
| 43 |
|
qev019401_MSG0031 |
So if you have those on hand, I'll happily take 'em.[ST:wait ] |
| 44 |
|
qev019401_MSG0032 |
I know it's not an easy amount to procure...[ST:wait ] |
| 45 |
|
qev019401_MSG0033 |
But I also have faith that you can find it.[ST:n ]In fact, I KNOW you can.[ST:wait ] |
| 46 |
|
qev019401_MSG0034 |
I see you need a bit more time to gather the[ST:n ]arc sand ore. That's absolutely fine.[ST:wait ] |
| 47 |
|
qev019401_MSG0035 |
Once I secure the arc sand ore, I can finally get started[ST:n ]on my exploratory study.[ST:wait ] |
| 48 |
|
qev019401_MSG0036 |
Just one more hurdle to jump. But I'll be working on[ST:n ]further analyzing that data in the meantime.[ST:wait ] |
| 49 |
|
qev019401_MSG0037 |
Perfect! Looks like you've gathered all the arc sand ore,[ST:n ]too.[ST:wait ] |
| 50 |
|
qev019401_MSG0038 |
You never cease to amaze.[ST:n ]But meanwhile, I'm stuck in my analysis here.[ST:wait ] |
| 51 |
|
qev019401_MSG0039 |
So this is a strange question, but have you had any[ST:n ]dealings with Tobias?[ST:wait ] |
| 52 |
|
qev019401_JNK0070 |
Smile |
| 53 |
|
qev019401_SEL0071 |
Tell Kirsty that Tobias isn't so bad. |
| 54 |
|
qev019401_JNK0080 |
Scowl |
| 55 |
|
qev019401_SEL0081 |
Say you can't stand Tobias. |
| 56 |
|
qev019401_MSG0040 |
You think? Huh. I always thought he was a greedy jerk[ST:n ]intent on using FrontierNav for his own selfish profit.[ST:wait ] |
| 57 |
|
qev019401_MSG0041 |
Believe me, I agree. He's a selfish jerk who only sees[ST:n ]FrontierNav as a tool to sate his own greed.[ST:wait ] |
| 58 |
|
qev019401_MSG0042 |
But as I've been digging through these data units,[ST:n ]I've realized that there's still one more out there.[ST:wait ] |
| 59 |
|
qev019401_MSG0043 |
And no matter what I try when tracking it down,[ST:n ]all roads seem to point to Tobias.[ST:wait ] |
| 60 |
|
qev019401_MSG0044 |
If I had that sixth archive, it would fill in some big gaps[ST:n ]in the team's design.[ST:wait ] |
| 61 |
|
qev019401_MSG0045 |
If you've got a rapport with Tobias, maybe you could[ST:n ]find some way to trade for it?[ST:wait ] |
| 62 |
|
qev019401_MSG0046 |
He absolutely hates me, otherwise I'd go myself.[ST:n ]Also, I doubt I could negotiate without punching him[ST:n ]right in his smug face.[ST:wait ] |
| 63 |
|
qev019401_MSG0047 |
Sorry to foist an unpleasant job on you, but I've got no[ST:n ]one else to turn to.[ST:wait ] |
| 64 |
|
qev019401_MSG0048 |
It seems Tobias has the sixth data unit, FN098.[ST:wait ] |
| 65 |
|
qev019401_MSG0049 |
I have no clue how he ended up with it or what he[ST:n ]hopes to gain, but I guess that doesn't matter.[ST:wait ] |
| 66 |
|
qev019401_MSG0050 |
What DOES matter is that the legacy of my friends[ST:n ]doesn't end up in the hands of a weasel like him.[ST:wait ] |
| 67 |
|
qev019401_MSG0051 |
Well? How'd it go?[ST:n ]Did Tobias have the sixth data unit?[ST:wait ] |
| 68 |
|
qev019401_MSG0052 |
...So the records were right.[ST:n ]And what did he say?[ST:wait ] |
| 69 |
|
qev019401_MSG0053 |
Knowing him, I'll bet he tried to extort you for[ST:n ]everything you're worth.[ST:wait ] |
| 70 |
|
qev019401_JNK0090 |
Grimace |
| 71 |
|
qev019401_SEL0091 |
Admit that Tobias demanded a huge sum of money. |
| 72 |
|
qev019401_JNK0100 |
Grin |
| 73 |
|
qev019401_SEL0101 |
Tell Kirsty that Tobias decrypted the archive. |
| 74 |
|
qev019401_MSG0054 |
Typical. Sorry again to put you through that.[ST:wait ] |
| 75 |
|
qev019401_MSG0055 |
What does that fool plan to do with all that money,[ST:n ]anyway?[ST:wait ] |
| 76 |
|
qev019401_MSG0056 |
What? That's not... But how? I was on the team,[ST:n ]and it took me FOREVER to crack their encryption.[ST:wait ] |
| 77 |
|
qev019401_MSG0057 |
How could he manage such a thing?[ST:wait ] |
| 78 |
|
qev019401_MSG0058 |
In any case, um...can I see it?[ST:wait ] |
| 79 |
|
qev019401_MSG0059 |
We don't have any more time to waste on Tobias.[ST:n ]I need to start researching this right away.[ST:wait ] |
| 80 |
|
qev019401_MSG0060 |
Hmm... Yes, it's just as I thought.[ST:wait ] |
| 81 |
|
qev019401_MSG0061 |
This data unit is the final piece. It combines with[ST:n ]the other five you gathered to make one complete[ST:n ]blueprint.[ST:wait ] |
| 82 |
|
qev019401_MSG0062 |
There's still a long road ahead of us, but this is a big[ST:n ]boost in the right direction.[ST:wait ] |
| 83 |
|
qev019401_MSG0063 |
I'll get to work right away.[ST:n ]...Oh, and this is for you.[ST:wait ] |
| 84 |
|
qev019401_MSG0064 |
A big boost in the right direction? Oh, please.[ST:wait ] |
| 85 |
|
qev019401_MSG0065 |
FrontierNav's system design is way out of your[ST:n ]wheelhouse, so spare me the amateurish optimism.[ST:wait ] |
| 86 |
|
qev019401_MSG0066 |
You think designing an entire interstellar infrastructure[ST:n ]is some walk in the park? Just flip a few switches and[ST:n ]hope for the best? Ha![ST:wait ] |
| 87 |
|
qev019401_MSG0067 |
T-Tobias? What are you doing here?[ST:n ]And how do you know about that?![ST:wait ] |
| 88 |
|
qev019401_MSG0068 |
Nothing ever changes with you. You seem so together[ST:n ]on the surface, but some part of your brain's always[ST:n ]checked out.[ST:wait ] |
| 89 |
|
qev019401_MSG0069 |
Ain't that right, [ST:playername ]?[ST:wait ] |
| 90 |
|
qev019401_JNK0110 |
Agree |
| 91 |
|
qev019401_SEL0111 |
Admit that Tobias is correct. |
| 92 |
|
qev019401_JNK0120 |
Disagree |
| 93 |
|
qev019401_SEL0121 |
Defend Kirsty and her judgment. |
| 94 |
|
qev019401_MSG0070 |
Ha! Ya see? Most folks wouldn't understand, but this[ST:n ]cat here knows the score.[ST:wait ] |
| 95 |
|
qev019401_MSG0071 |
Back on the Whale, me and the others were always[ST:n ]cleaning up Kirsty's messes.[ST:wait ] |
| 96 |
|
qev019401_MSG0072 |
Then the BLADEs must have beaten some sense into her,[ST:n ]because Kirsty was hopeless back on the Whale.[ST:wait ] |
| 97 |
|
qev019401_MSG0073 |
And every time she screwed up—which was a lot—me[ST:n ]and the rest of the gang had to clean it up.[ST:wait ] |
| 98 |
|
qev019401_MSG0074 |
If you don't believe me, there's a personnel registry on[ST:n ]the data unit I gave you. Give a search for my name[ST:n ]and see what happens, yeah?[ST:wait ] |
| 99 |
|
qev019401_MSG0075 |
Is this a joke? Why would...[ST:wait ] |
| 100 |
|
qev019401_MSG0076 |
...Oh my god.[ST:wait ] |
| 101 |
|
qev019401_MSG0077 |
FrontierNav Network Development, Third Branch...[ST:n ]Why is your name on this?[ST:wait ] |
| 102 |
|
qev019401_MSG0078 |
Because I was working on the project, ya mope![ST:n ]Don't you remember? We kept runnin' into each other[ST:n ]in the hallway![ST:wait ] |
| 103 |
|
qev019401_MSG0079 |
True, I had to have this handsome face swapped out[ST:n ]after the crash—that landing did a number on my nose.[ST:n ]But anyone can tell it's still me.[ST:wait ] |
| 104 |
|
qev019401_MSG0080 |
I don't care WHAT you used to look like![ST:n ]I can't believe that a selfish, greedy man like yourself[ST:n ]was on that team in the first place.[ST:wait ] |
| 105 |
|
qev019401_MSG0081 |
You need to quit judging and start thinking, sister![ST:n ]You think expensive research projects get paid for with[ST:n ]sunshine and rainbows?[ST:wait ] |
| 106 |
|
qev019401_MSG0082 |
And do you think BLADE HQ or the provisional[ST:n ]government would EVER pony up the cash for a[ST:n ]batcrap-crazy project like this?[ST:wait ] |
| 107 |
|
qev019401_MSG0083 |
M-maybe not now, but once we have a solid proposal[ST:n ]together, we can—[ST:wait ] |
| 108 |
|
qev019401_MSG0084 |
Even proposals cost money! And right now, you don't[ST:n ]have enough to whip up a spreadsheet.[ST:wait ] |
| 109 |
|
qev019401_MSG0085 |
...So that's where I come in. I just transferred all the[ST:n ]money I've banked into your personal account.[ST:wait ] |
| 110 |
|
qev019401_MSG0086 |
Don't go blowing it on dresses or something, yeah?[ST:n ]That's capital for the next generation of FrontierNav.[ST:wait ] |
| 111 |
|
qev019401_MSG0087 |
Oh, and I'll handle the network development, so why[ST:n ]don't you stick to your specialty and whip up some[ST:n ]new data probes?[ST:wait ] |
| 112 |
|
qev019401_MSG0088 |
We good? ...Good, then I'm outta here.[ST:wait ] |
| 113 |
|
qev019401_MSG0089 |
Oh, and good work on collecting all those data units.[ST:n ]I'd actually been planning on handling that once I[ST:n ]finished gathering the money, buuut...[ST:wait ] |
| 114 |
|
qev019401_MSG0090 |
But you saved me the trouble, ya bastard! And now I[ST:n ]promise that the last development-team survivors will[ST:n ]make their dream a reality.[ST:wait ] |
| 115 |
|
qev019401_MSG0091 |
...What the hell just happened?[ST:wait ] |
| 116 |
|
qev019401_JNK0130 |
Cheer |
| 117 |
|
qev019401_SEL0131 |
Congratulate Kirsty on her new partner. |
| 118 |
|
qev019401_JNK0140 |
Warn |
| 119 |
|
qev019401_SEL0141 |
Caution Kirsty that Tobias is probably[ST:n ]using her for his own gain. |
| 120 |
|
qev019401_MSG0092 |
P-partner? THAT walking avatar of avarice?[ST:wait ] |
| 121 |
|
qev019401_MSG0093 |
But if he wants to rip me off, why did he put all his[ST:n ]money into funding this project?[ST:wait ] |
| 122 |
|
qev019401_MSG0094 |
......[ST:wait ] |
| 123 |
|
qev019401_MSG0095 |
Sorry, I... I think it's going to take some time for this to[ST:n ]all sink in.[ST:wait ] |