Cog in the Wheel
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Brief
Qin Jiangchi is overwhelmed with pending operations. Go to the Old Factory and assist with post-disaster relief.
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Rewards
Operational EXP ×240 Operational EXP ★★★★★ Raises the Endministrator's Authority Level. 
Oroberyl ×60 Oroberyl ★★★★★★ An artificial material often used for recruiting operators. 
Intermediate Combat Record ×15 Intermediate Combat Record ★★ A material that provides decent EXP for leveling up Lv.1-60 operators. Overview › 
Arms INSP Kit ×11 Arms INSP Kit ★★★ A material that gives decent weapon EXP. Overview › 
T-Creds ×3,300 T-Creds ★★★★ TC for short. This currency is recognized and used in many places. Steps
1 Talk to the workers at the Old Factory View on map
Dialogue
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Who are you? What's your business here?
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This is a dangerous place. You need a security pass—
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Let me check my application... Oh, Director Qin's got it approved already! Thank Talos for that!
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Greetings. I'm Lykor and I'm in charge of cleaning this place up. And this is Laeya, our facility engineer.
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Laeya
The Ankhorfall damaged plenty of our facilities. The areas near the Ankhor got the worst of it.
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Lykor
But we have yet to move an Originium refining unit in the place. People heard explosions from the area today. It was probably caused by an incomplete Originium reaction.
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Lykor
If we can't take care of this facility, subsequent cleanup will be extremely difficult. Can we ask you for help?
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Lykor
Alright, then! Let's go! There's still time to shut the thing down. Any delay will only increase the risk of a refining unit meltdown. We gotta act quickly to save lives, people.
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Laeya
Mr. Lykor, I...
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Lykor
What is it, Laeya?
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Laeya
Nothing. Let's go.
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Laeya
We've already moved the usable facilities elsewhere. Those left here are damaged. Some are no longer powered, but...
Radio
Fiona the Comms Officer
There are so many injured people here...
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Lykor
We turned this place into a temporary ward. Everyone's getting treatment in a timely manner.
2 Talk to the workers at the Old Factory View on map
Radio
Fiona the Comms Officer
The Hub Base Old Factory suffered the worst damage, Endmin. Fortunately, you and Supervisor Perlica quickly neutralized the Ankhor that fell there.
Fiona the Comms Officer
We can't just leave the wounded. Let's go check on them!
3 Go to the disaster site View on map
Story update
You need to help Laeya and Lykor shut down an unstable Refining Unit in the Old Factory to prevent a potential disaster.
4 Go to the disaster site View on map
Story update
You need to help Laeya and Lykor shut down an unstable Refining Unit in the Old Factory to prevent a potential disaster.
6 Switches off the power of the refining unit No map marker available
Story update
You need to help Laeya and Lykor shut down an unstable Refining Unit in the Old Factory to prevent a potential disaster.
Dialogue
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Lykor
Good job, Laeya! And thank you, my dear expert. But ... how should I address you?
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Lykor
Wha?! You're the... By Talos, I never realized that!
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Lykor
No wonder! You handled the incident with such decisiveness! You're really amazing.
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Laeya
The Endministrator actually does visit the frontlines...
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Laeya
I'm alright... I was just a little scared because ... because I saw ... that ... that thing.
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Laeya
Everyone was working, then the sirens started shrieking. The broadcast told us to evacuate, but nobody moved. We had to shut down the facilities, or things could get worse. And then ... the Ankhor fell from the skies.
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Laeya
I remember seeing the ground rippling, buckling, and breaking apart like a piece of paper... The shockwave sent me flying and knocked me out. Everything had changed when I opened my eyes again.
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Laeya
Someone tried to protect me and got badly hurt. I was so afraid those Aggeloi might jump out at anytime.
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Lykor
It's not your fault, Laeya. When I saw the Ankhor for the first time, I was also pretty shaken up by the destruction it caused.
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Lykor
Talos-II is a dangerous planet. We have to face Ankhors, Aggeloi, the Blight, and all sorts of threats that we barely understand.
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Lykor
By supporting each other, we shall prevail over the tribulations. And behold ... we now have the Endministrator's personal assistance.
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Lykor
You did well, Laeya. We couldn't have successfully shut down the refining unit without you.
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Laeya
Anyways, thank you, Endmin. The real you turns out to be really ... different from what I had in mind.
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Laeya
It was a pleasure working with you! Your assistance has granted me courage.
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Lykor
But as dangers grow, it becomes even more important that we remember our duty. No matter how small a job may be, we must do everything we can to get it done.
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Laeya
This isn't the time to get emotional. There are still a lot of places that need to be rebuilt.
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Lykor
Then let's keep going. I think I can start assigning jobs directly to you.
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Laeya
Yeah!
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Laeya
...Just doing my job.
Radio
Fiona the Comms Officer
Endmin, we need to shut down the refining unit first.
7 Talk to Laeya and Lykor View on map
Story update
You help Laeya and Lykor shut down the Old Factory Refining Unit and successfully avert a potential disaster. The team has accomplished their mission. Talk to Laeya and Lykor again.
8 Go to the disaster site View on map
Radio
Fiona the Comms Officer
Someone's over there!
Other dialogue
21 Game scripting dialogue not tied to a specific quest step.
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Lykor
They're still breathing. They just passed out. I'm calling a medical team!
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Laeya
The operation manual is here. They probably tried shutting down the Refining Unit, but it exploded and the shockwave knocked them out.
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Lykor
This is the Originium refining unit.
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Lykor
Laeya's our best facility engineer. You should head in together. I'll stay here—
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Laeya
Me...? Mr. Lykor, maybe I should stay and wait for the medical team.
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Laeya
I ... I don't think I can go any further. I'm scared.
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Laeya
The Ankhorfall has injured so many people here. I can't help but think that if someone dies, if I...
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Lykor
Sorry. I should've been more aware of your feelings.
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Lykor
The base has taken a serious hit. You need a breather and time to settle yourself.
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Lykor
I'll take you in. Laeya's got sharp ears. She can tell if something's broken by the sound it makes. But over the last couple of days, she might have heard some ... disturbing noises.
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Lykor
I have a detector and an operation manual, so we're still good. Let's do this as a team. It'll make the work quicker.
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Laeya
......
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Lykor
This is the refining unit. The manual tells me that I only need to do this...
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Lykor
Hmm. The terminal isn't working anymore. Synchronization controls aren't responding either!
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Lykor
The terminal is down and the manual failed us! We should get to a safe distance and request another facility engineer...
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Lykor
Why are you here?
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Laeya
I ... I'm an engineer. I can't ignore the dangers just because I'm scared. The medical team is almost here. Is there anything I can do?
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Lykor
The synchronizer between the two terminals isn't responding. That's your area of expertise! Get on with it! Quickly!
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Laeya
I'll take a look!
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Laeya
I found the problem! I'll take care of this broken terminal. I'll also need your help, masked expert. Can you switch off the power of the other terminal?
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Laeya
Such levels of damage ... I think I got a way.