Operation: Reactivation script
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Appius
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Perhaps I should I temper my expectations...or is it better to remain positive? Quick, tell me what face better endears you to my cause!
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Rimelnaud
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If there are no objections, I will speak to the quartermaster about getting the necessary men and supplies for this operation straightaway. He's stationed just over there in the pavilion.
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Rimelnaud
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Could I trouble you to accompany me? It might help if another can testify to Appius's sincerity and competence.
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Appius
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Great idea! What are we waiting for?
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Rimelnaud
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One would think he didn't have a care in the world... Let us pray that Esdelot is amused rather than irritated.
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Appius
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Whew! The nerves are really setting in now...
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Rimelnaud
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This is the quartermaster, Esdelot. Have you two not met?
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Esdelot
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Ah, Rimelnaud. I see you've brought Mistress/Master [Player Name] and...is that the envoy from Tapper's Den?
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Rimelnaud
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Er...yes? You see, sir, it all began with Appius here...
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Esdelot
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I see... It would certainly be a boon to us if the platform was restored to working order.
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Appius
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No doubt! So...you agree to help?
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Esdelot
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On one condition─you must first confirm that the platform can be reactivated.
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Esdelot
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We aren't blessed with a surfeit of personnel and resources, you know─thus our reaching out to the tappers to begin with. We cannot waste time and manpower on operations with little chance of success.
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Esdelot
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Rimelnaud, you are tasked with assessing the current state of Juturna Platform G, as well as the precise resources we would need to commit to reactivating it. I shall make my final decision on how to proceed only once I am fully abreast of the situation.
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Rimelnaud
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Yes, sir!
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Appius
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In that case, [Player Name] and I will accompany you!
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Rimelnaud
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You really ought to stop making decisions on [Player Name]'s behalf... But I would be glad for the company.
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Rimelnaud
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Meet us at Juturna Platform G, if you would. Appius can help me carry the equipment...
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Esdelot
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If it can be reactivated, that platform will play a key role in restoring these lands to their former habitability. I pray you return with good tidings.
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Rimelnaud
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This is an imperial facility, to be sure. Garish, if you ask me...
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Appius
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Ah, I do so miss the days when we had a full crew! Pumping, and tinkering, and operating heavy machinery on too little sleep...
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Rimelnaud
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As much as I would like to know what in the hells you're on about, we have no time to be revisiting old memories. We're here for one reason─and one reason only.
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Appius
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I know, I know... At least the exterior seems unharmed. I'll head inside and have a look around─can you two stay here and make sure nothing large and hungry is waiting for me when I come back?
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Rimelnaud
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That sounds reasonable. [Player Name], let us keep our wits about us...
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Appius
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Excellent! I'll see you both in a bit.
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Rimelnaud
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Not exactly warm out here, is it? Nevertheless, we must stay focused...
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Rimelnaud
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Ah, Appius. How did it look?
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Appius
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The equipment appears undamaged, though temperatures are so low that we'll need to be careful about how we turn everything on again. It's just...
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Rimelnaud
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What? Is there another issue?
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Appius
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In a word, yes. I couldn't find the identification key. Without it, there's no way to activate the platform, even if it were in pristine condition...
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Rimelnaud
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...And why exactly was it designed with such an obvious flaw?
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Appius
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Flaw!? Juturna Platform G is the capital's main supplier of ceruleum. It wouldn't do if anyone could turn it off and on, now would it?
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Appius
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The key is always kept secure, and there are only two people able to open the container it's usually stored in─myself and Chief Frontinus.
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Appius
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I haven't seen him since this blasted war began, but I can only imagine he's out there somewhere, key in hand.
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Appius
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I've never met anyone quite as loyal to the Empire as Chief Frontinus. He probably took the key to stop anyone from misusing the platform...
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Rimelnaud
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Then I'd say he's succeeded in his aim. It's stayed dormant this whole time, and out of the hands of the warring factions.
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Appius
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Indeed. Now we just need to find out where he is...
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Appius
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<sigh> I'm sorry for wasting your time. There's no way we can get this place up and running without that key.
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Rimelnaud
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Don't tell me you're going to give up! Just like that?
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Appius
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Hmm... I suppose you're right. With the three of us together, surely we can think of something!
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Quest complete.
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