Level 61-65 missions

Perkins' Special Assignment

Level:

61

Prereq:

Raider v Raider

	Why can't his research involve picking flowers? Or petting kittens?		Find a Sandworm near a Raider Camp

Followup:

A Bad Taste

Dialogue
Start mission
	Perkins, I have a special assignment for you.
	Please don't make me inseminate raptors again. I still don't have all the feeling back in my left hand.
	No, the cross-breeding raptors and boars experiment is finished. It was a dismal failure and I partially blame you. I've been researching ways to reduce the amount of time our troops spend in the hospital. The young sandworm has the rare ability to regenerate parts of its body. Go find one and collect some of its skin.

A Bad Taste

Level:

61

Prereq:

Perkins' Special Assignment

	I feel like a serial killer.		Subdue the Sandworm

Reward:	2,000
Followup:	Sickness of the Spirit

Dialogue
Start mission
	How come I only find sandworms when I don't want to find sandworms?! Come out sandworms! I just want to play with you… and take your skin. There's one! Finally.
Finish mission
	Ugh, the thing exploded everywhere! I'm never going to get the taste of ichor out of my mouth.
Reward screen
	Or the sand out of my underwear...

Sickness of the Spirit

Level:

61

Prereq:

A Bad Taste

	How is a sandworm bursting out of my chest not a gory detail?		Make an Antibiotic at the Distillery
			Make Deworming Medication at the Raptor Ranch

Cost:	18h,  22,000
Reward:	2,500
Followup:	To The Elder We Go

Dialogue
Start mission
	Sir, can I go lay down? I'm not feeling so well.
	Good lord, Perkins, you look like a bigfoot chewed you up and spit you out. Don't get too close to me.
	Perkins, when did you start noticing these symptoms?
	About the time I got home with the sandworm you asked for.
	You didn't happen to… ingest anything, did you?
	No. I mean, I might've swallowed some of its ichor when it… exploded.
	Perkins! What have I told you about keeping your mouth open while fighting sandworms!? That wasn't ichor. He's contracted a deadly parasite. If the thing is allowed to grow to maturation, it'll burst out of his chest. I'll spare you the gory details, but we must administer treatment.
Finish mission
	Our attempts to cure the sandworm parasite have proven unsuccessful. Sorry Perkins, what do you want on your epitaph?
	HHRRRraaaahGHHHHHHHHHH
	You swallowed a parasite? Woah! Not even my Daddy is brave enough to do that!
	Children, you know about this particular condition?
	Only the most bravest warriors will swallow the sandworm parasite.
	Do you know how to get it out of me? I'm throwing up rainbow colors.
	We can ask Elder Taos!
Reward screen
	Could you kids take me in a stretcher?

To The Elder We Go

Level:

61

Prereq:

Sickness of the Spirit

	Why don't I get a say in anything?		Go to Elder Taos

Reward:	1,200
Followup:	The Lost Boy

Dialogue
Start mission
	Can we save this trip to the raider camp for some time when I'm less deathly ill?
	Daro, get out of the tank so he can fit in!
Finish mission
	Elder, Elder! Perkins swallowed a sandworm parasite and he may die so I guess he's pretty brave so we brought him to you!
	Morgan's slave boy undertook one of our most sacred rituals?
	I just need to know how to get it out of me.
	There is no getting rid of The Sacred Passenger. It chooses those it deems worthy, and destroys those it does not. All are profoundly affected by its influence.
	Affected…how?
	Blades in Moonlight once carried The Sacred Passenger. She was… changed. I will take you into our purification yurt and give you advisement. The rest is up to you, and The Sacred Passenger.
Reward screen
	Why does a stupid worm get such a cool name?

The Lost Boy

Level:

61

Prereq:

To The Elder We Go

	If I have to go save Perkins, Floyd is going too.		Search for Perkins at the Raider Sanctuary

Followup:

Perkins is Missing?

Dialogue
Start mission
	Has anyone seen Perkins lately?
	Come to think of it, no. And I really needed someone to do a long delayed routine cleaning of the sewage system.
	Perkins swallowed a deadly sandworm parasite, which is apparently part of some ancient raider ritual, so the children took him to Taos. I haven't seen him since.
	You mean I have to go save his ass?
	I mean, to make you feel better, he's probably dead by now.

Perkins is Missing?

Level:

61

Prereq:

The Lost Boy

	If he had just closed his mouth while fighting the sandworms…		Go to the Raider Sanctuary
			Defeat the Sandworm

Reward:	2,500
Followup:	The Sandworm Will Rise

Dialogue
Start mission
	Any luck finding Perkins?
	We looked for Elder Taos and we checked the sacred tent even though we aren't supposed to but we can't find anyone!
	Ah, Lieutenant, I think I've surmised what happened to Perkins…
	Good, I'm already sick of being here. Where is he so I can punish him?
	It appears the sandworm burst from his chest and is heading straight for us.
Finish mission
	Poor Perkins.
	Poor Perkins?! What about us? There are sandworms everywhere now!
Reward screen
	When I get old, I'm going to be a sandworm!

The Sandworm Will Rise

Level:

61

Prereq:

Perkins is Missing?

	Great. Perkins is alive...		Go to the Raider Sanctuary
			Defeat the Sandworm

Reward:	2,500
Followup:	Hippies are supposed to be Neutral, Peer Pressure, Love in the Time of Sus Scrofa

Dialogue
Start mission
	Floyd, you're the scientist here. Don't you have some sort of idea for how to get rid of these things?
	Get rid of sandworms? They are an important component of raider culture!
	I don't give a damn about culture right now! What I do care about is not getting chewed up and spit out like Perkins!
	I'm right here.
	Where did all the sandworms go?
Finish mission
	You're alive! And… you scared the sandworms off.
	I told them to go away. The little ones listen to me now. It's kind of weird.
	What about the big ones?
	They'll just try to kill me for dominance.
	This is a phenomenal scientific discovery! How did you survive the parasite?
	Can we please just get out of here? The whole thing was awkward and the raiders are building a statue in my honor and I really, REALLY don't want to talk about it.
Reward screen
	Perkins, come back! Aren't you going to wear the ceremonial intestines wreath?

Currently, and Very Nearby

Level:

61

Prereq:

Everyone Will Know Our Names

	I mean, if it WORKS...		Defeat the Rebel Attackers

Reward:	3,000
Followup:	Enemy Scout on the Bridge

Dialogue
Start mission
	Sir, I assume that you've noticed, but, well, we keep getting shot at by Rebels.
	Yes Perkins, I HAD noticed. I know you'd think being shot at would just sort of fade into the background for me by now, but, nope, still gets my attention.
	Were you working on some kind of a plan? Some way of dealing with it?
	A plan for taking on the enormous Rebel army that has already destroyed our capital, defeated our armies and killed our Emperor? Yeah, I thought I might kill them.
Finish mission
	See? It was a great plan. Dead people rarely, if ever, shoot you.
	And with General Ashe away, they've gotten really sloppy about reinforcements. I mean, the next batch probably won't be through here for a day or two!
	Wow, even your attempts at celebrating are depressing.
Reward screen
	Dude, this is a serious bummer.

Enemy Scout on the Bridge

Level:

61

Prereq:

Currently, and Very Nearby

	I mean… I'm actually a pretty good interrogator at this point...		Go to the Heartland
			Defeat the Rebel Scouts

Reward:	2,800
Followup:	Militant, Industrialized, Complicated

Dialogue
Start mission
	The surviving Rebels seem to think the reinforcements will send scouts ahead. We should be able to intercept them in the southern mountains before they make their way north to us.
	That's great intel! These guys must be terrible at keeping secrets.
Finish mission
	HAH. Nailed 'em.
	We certainly did sir.
	Don't patronize me, Perkins.
Reward screen
	I was being sincere.

Militant, Industrialized, Complicated

Level:

61

Prereq:

Enemy Scout on the Bridge

	I DO like ducks...		Make Bridge-B-Gone Explosives at the Machine Shop

Cost:	19h,  29,000
Reward:	1,500
Followup:	Hippies are supposed to be Neutral, Recoil Rebels, Rebelling Against the Rebellion

Dialogue
Start mission
	Floyd, if you were going to blow up a bridge—
	I wouldn't, destroying civic infrastructure is abhorrent.
	OK, but if you were because like… you needed to build a better bridge there… that helped ease migration for… ducks or something… if you were going to do that, how would you go about it? I'll take my answer in the form of a diagram and construction plans.
Finish mission
	All done with the bridge explosives LT!
	Now, when do we build the new, duck friendly bridge?
	Tell you what, you start drafting plans, and I'll be in touch.
Reward screen
	Man, I'm gonna wind up building some dumb bridge, aren't I?

Silver Wolf Strays

Level:

61

Prereq:

Final Countdown

	Let's get this over with…		Travel to the World Map
			Defeat the Silver Wolf Splinter Group

Reward:	3,000
Followup:	Hungry, Hungry Wolves

Dialogue
Start mission
	Silver Wolves spotted south of the Outpost.
	Didn't we defeat them already? I have really clear memories of defeating them.
	We got Bronson, but there are still stragglers.
	I'm sick of dealing with these halfwits who don't even know when they've lost.
Finish mission
	We didn't want any trouble! We were just looking for food!
	Likely story. Orphans use it all the time.
	They can barely hold their weapons. They're starving.
	We got cut off from our supplies after everything went down in i17. We've got no leadership left.
	Are there any more of you out here?
	I heard talk of some of us going to look for food in Skarborough.
	Stay right there. We'll deal with you later.
Reward screen
	I can't believe this.

Hungry, Hungry Wolves

Level:

61

Prereq:

Silver Wolf Strays

	L.T's actin' more blue than usual.		Travel to Skarborough
			Defeat the Silver Wolves

Reward:	3,200
Followup:	Food For Wolves

Dialogue
Start mission
	What'cha planning on doin' with the Silverwolves, L.T? Don't seem right to kill 'em when they're starving and they surrendered and what not.
	They're enemy troops Zoey, we can't just let them go.
	Everyone, just let me think, all right? Either way, we need to go check up on Skarborough.
Finish mission
	Talk. What are you doing out here?
	We were just going to take some crops. We didn't want to harm anyone.
	You mean now that we kicked your ass and your leaders are gone, you don't.
	Maybe they've got some useful information. Could be more of them out here.
	We'll tell you whatever you want, please just give us something to eat.
Reward screen
	Looks like the Silverwolves really got to the Lieutenant...

Food For Wolves

Level:

61

Prereq:

Hungry, Hungry Wolves

	Since when did we start coddling our enemies?		Grow 3 Artichokes at the Farm
			Grow 2 Buddha Hands at the Farm

Cost:	1d 3h,  645
Reward:	3,000
Followup:	Taking the Wolves to Skarborough

Dialogue
Start mission
	Fine, I'll play nice and get some food for the Silver Wolves.
Finish mission
	We got your food, now what's the intel? Are there more of you in hiding?
	Well uh, yes… if you just go along the mountains...
	They don't know anything. Ramsey, roll in the tanks.
	Much as I like violence and giant weaponry, I'm not sure I'm comfortable with that idea.
	Me neither.
	….To be honest, neither am I.
	Why don't we put them to work?
Reward screen
	They might as well be useful to someone.

Taking the Wolves to Skarborough

Level:

61

Prereq:

Food For Wolves

	I should visit my grandma.		Travel to Skarborough

Followup:

Mining Hands

Dialogue
Start mission
	Do we have to go to Skarborough? My grandma lives there.

Mining Hands

Level:

61

Prereq:

Taking the Wolves to Skarborough

	I think I'm holding this pick-axe upside down?		Travel to Skarborough
			Assist at 1 Skarborough Steel Mill
			Assist at 1 Skarborough Iron Mine

Reward:	3,000
Followup:	Good Deeds Punished

Dialogue
Start mission
	Silverwolves? You've either gone insane and joined the Silverwolves, or you just really don't like me.
	I wouldn't rule out either of those options yet.
	They need a place to work. We thought they might be useful to you.
	Suppose we could use some help in the mines. But I'd need some help in training them. You folks wouldn't mind?
Finish mission
	Thanks for your help. They seem eager to work now, though I worry about what could happen in the future.
Reward screen
	We'll deal with the future when it comes.

Good Deeds Punished

Level:

61

Prereq:

Mining Hands

	I should've gotten rid of them when I had the chance.		Travel to Skarborough
			Defeat the Troublemaking Silver Wolves

Reward:	3,500
Followup:	Hippies are supposed to be Neutral

Dialogue
Start mission
	Lieutenant, you know how I hate being the bearer of bad news…
	What did the Silverwolves do?
	Most of 'em have been happy to work for pay and get some food in their bellies. But others… Well, they're stirring up trouble and sayin' one of the Steel Mills belong to them.
Finish mission
	Thanks for the help. Never thought I'd be saying that.
	We just want to get on with our lives. And it's not bad here. Hard work, but good food. And I've even got a girlfriend now.
	Well, you're doing better than me.
	I'll take care of the troublemakers and put 'em back to work in the mines. I don't think we'll be getting any more resistance soon.
Reward screen
	I feel a bit strange sending people into forced labor…

State of the Art of War

Level:

61

Prereq:

Everyone Will Know Our Names

	Man, helping people is finally paying off!		Travel to Installation 17

Followup:

The Future is Nowish

Dialogue
Start mission
	Lieutenant, we're in a real pickle. Not only do the Rebels have way, WAY more troops than we do, they've taken control of Imperial weapon facilities. We're on even footing, Imperial equipment wise.
	Well, thanks for pointing out that we're screwed. It's super good for morale.
	No, my point is, we still have something they don't. I17.
	Oh yeah, we are friends with an experimental weapons facility. I guess that could come in handy.

The Future is Nowish

Level:

61

Prereq:

State of the Art of War

	He thinks those threats were veiled?		Turn in 12,000 Steel
			Turn in 12,000 Oil

Reward:	2,500
Followup:	System Shock

Dialogue
Start mission
	Hey, so, you've probably heard about how we're screwed, right?
	We're aware of recent developments, yes.
	And you're aware that if we're not around, the odds of you guys winding up alive and not in some kind of science gulag are pretty low, right?
	If you're suggesting we assist you, we're already working actively on new devices. We're going to need supplies to enter production though.
	Oh, good. My threats started to get way less veiled after that.
Finish mission
	Sweet! What do we get?
	You get a production line ready to start producing prototypes once we have the parts. We'll have actual weapons soon.
	This is just like someone giving you one of those "we planted a tree in your name" cards on your birthday. Crappy.
Reward screen
	I think it's thoughtful.

System Shock

Level:

61

Prereq:

The Future is Nowish

	Well, at least I know what those are.		Make 4 Gas-Powered Twisters

Cost:	1d 8h,  1,300
Reward:	2,100
Followup:	Prototype in the Field

Dialogue
Start mission
	We've got a design we're pretty excited about, but we're going to need shock absorbers. We could retool the machinery here, but it would take days...
	So you want us to do it.
	Actually, we just need some Gas-Powered Twisters, for parts. We'll do the rest.
Finish mission
	Yes, these will do nicely.
	Cool, is it a super weapon yet?
	You literally just handed them over. I'm still holding them.
	If I wanted excuses I'd talk to Perkins.
Reward screen
	Where's Ramsey? He vanished as soon as we got here…

Prototype in the Field

Level:

61

Prereq:

System Shock

	I'm so proud of him!		Got to Installation 17
			Test the New Weapon

Reward:	1,000, Railgun Buggy
Followup:	Search for the Mad Inventor, Testing in i17

Dialogue
Start mission
	Ramsey! Where have you been? We're gonna field test the new weapon, and you almost missed it!
	Sorry, I've been… real busy.
	Oh man! Did you come out here as an excuse to make out with your girlfriend? YOU TOTALLY DID DIDN'T YOU.
	Shut up. Don't be weird.
	Hahaha! That's awesome!
Finish mission
	Uh, yeah, we'll totally take it.
	Yes, I know. We invented it SPECIFICALLY for you.
	Can you, you know, invent some more stuff?
	We're working on it. If only Dr. Harris was still here. I'm a talented engineer, but Dr. Harris's mind was just… decades ahead. I've never seen anything like it.
Reward screen
	So… where do I find Dr. Harris?

Hippies are supposed to be Neutral

Level:

62

Prereq:

Good Deeds Punished, Militant, Industrialized, Complicated, The Sandworm Will Rise

	The gall of him!		Travel to Sundale

Reward:	1,500
Followup:	Check up on Trotbeck

Dialogue
Start mission
	Sir, my informants in the southern frontier are reporting some really bizarre rebel troop movements.
	Wait, you have informants? Who said you could have informants?
	Sir, can I be in trouble later? We should really check this out.
	Ramsey and I will check it out. You stay here and write a list of things you're doing that I don't know about.
Finish mission
	Greetings, Imperial Citizens! You're just in time for the bi-weekly Embrace Circle! Don't be shy. Hugs are life-affirming!
	We're here on business. Have you had any trouble lately?
	What sort of trouble?
	Well, we've heard a lot about rebel activity in the area. Just wanted to make sure you guys were OK.
	Nope! Haven't had any trouble with the Rebels! Honestly, haven't had much trouble at all since we regained our independence from the Empire.
Reward screen
	Minus all the saving you've depended on us for.

Check up on Trotbeck

Level:

62

Prereq:

Hippies are supposed to be Neutral

	At least Trotbeck isn't full of crazy hippies.		Go to Trotbeck

Followup:

Where did the Rebels come from?

Dialogue
Start mission
	We should swing by Trotbeck. If anyone knows anything, it'll be Ma Pierce. And it'll be lots of things.
	Sure, she might yell at me, but she won't try to get me into an "Embrace Circle".

Where did the Rebels come from?

Level:

62

Prereq:

Check up on Trotbeck

	What am I doing out here?		Go to Trotbeck
			Defeat the Rebels Outside of Trotbeck

Reward:	4,000
Followup:	The Sun Has Fallen in the Valley

Dialogue
Start mission
	Rebels! But the hippies at Sundale...?
Finish mission
	Those rebels were packing some serious weaponry.
	They've left us alone so far, but they've been coming and going at all hours through the pass.
	Through the pass? You mean toward Sundale? What did I tell you, Ramsey?
	Never trust hippies, sir.
Reward screen
	That's the first thing they teach us in Basic Training.

The Sun Has Fallen in the Valley

Level:

62

Prereq:

Where did the Rebels come from?

	I never trusted those hippies.		Go to Sundale

Followup:

This Isn't Suspicious At All

Dialogue
Start mission
	Why would Jonsey have lied to us?
	He said they weren't having trouble. If he's working with them, that's technically not lying.
	Well why would he have engaged in disingenuous wordplay?
	Well, it's not like those guys were ever big fans of the Empire. They seem stupid enough to think the Rebels would treat them better.

This Isn't Suspicious At All

Level:

62

Prereq:

The Sun Has Fallen in the Valley

	I detest violence.		Go to Sundale
			Defeat the Rebels

Reward:	4,000
Followup:	Don't Harsh The Vibes

Dialogue
Start mission
	You've been hiding something from us.
	You caught me. I know I should'a told you earlier...it wasn't the bi-weekly Embrace Circle. We threw it together to give you Good Vibes because you looked stressed.
	I'm talking about the rebels!
	What rebels?
	Please let me shoot him.
	It wasn't our fault! They threatened to kill us if we didn't make weapons for them! ...We're in trouble now.
Finish mission
	So what happened to this peaceful anarcho-syndicalist commune thing?
	For the good of the commune, we unanimously voted to waive our pacifist leanings. That is, we could engage indirectly, you know, as a means of production, and thereby avoid, more direct… I mean, they were going to beat us up!
	You're kind of getting on my nerves.
Reward screen
	That's not very nice. I take those Good Vibes back.

Don't Harsh The Vibes

Level:

62

Prereq:

This Isn't Suspicious At All

	You should ESPECIALLY not trust a hippy with a farmhouse.		Go to Sundale
			Defeat the Remaining Rebels

Reward:

4,200

Dialogue
Start mission
	So where are you making these weapons?
	We converted the old farmhouse. Don't go in there! There are still rebels around!
	We're not going in. We're destroying it.
Finish mission
	What are we supposed to do if more rebels show up?
	Come to us. Or better yet, make your own weapons. You seem to have a knack for it.
Reward screen
	But you just destroyed our weapons facility...

Where My Tanks Go Be At?

Level:

62

Prereq:

Everyone Will Know Our Names

	That was strangely circuitous.		Build 3 Security Cameras at the Home Security Store

Cost:	3h,  330
Reward:	2,300
Followup:	Corporal Punishment

Dialogue
Start mission
	Hey, LT, did you authorize some kinda secret, after hours tank trainin'?
	Uh… no?
	Well, are you rentin' the tanks out for personal use and pocketin' the cash?
	I mean, that's a pretty good idea but… no? I mean… not yet, anyways?
	Well, then someone else is stealing our tanks, using up a little fuel and ammo, and then sneaking them back in.
	Well, we should find them?
	On it, LT!
Finish mission
	Alright, we got the cameras all set up. Should just be a matter of time.
	Aw man. How long?
	Well there ain't no way to know! You just gotta wait!
	WAITING IS BORING.
Reward screen
	I mean, he ain't wrong.

Corporal Punishment

Level:

62

Prereq:

Where My Tanks Go Be At?

	Wait, don't they already have their own tank?		Intercept the Raider Kids at the Vehicle Factory

Reward:	2,300
Followup:	Culpae poena par esto

Dialogue
Start mission
	Hey, did you ever figure out what happened with those stolen tanks?
	Well… yeah… about that, it ain't quite so simple...
	What, is it bees? Are bees stealing our tanks? You know I don't trust them.
	It's the Raider Kids.
	Well, I guess we better go get 'em.
Finish mission
	SORRY ZOEY! WE WANTED TO PRACTICE SOME NEW STUFF WITH OUR TANK BUT WE NEEDED OTHER TANKS SO WE BORROWED THEM AND AND AND—
	Kids, you know better than to borrow somethin' without askin'! Y'all are in for some serious punishment.
	Yeah, about that… Zoey, you should leave this to me.
Reward screen
	I've got something in mind.

Culpae poena par esto

Level:

62

Prereq:

Corporal Punishment

	Imperial punishments are weird.		Go to the Rebel Outpost
			Distract the Rebels

Reward:	2,000, Heavier Tank
Notes:	The quest name means "let the punishment fit the crime" in Latin.

Dialogue
Start mission
	Imperials have a saying, "Let the punishment fit the crime." Do you Raiders have anything like that?
	Kind of? "An eye for an eye. An eye for a tooth. An eye for a hand. An eye for a boar." They really encourage blinding people as punishment.
	Well, this is kind of like that. As punishment for stealing our tanks, you guys are going to need to steal some tanks. Oh, but from the Rebels. That's the punishment part.
Finish mission
	It was really scary but we managed to get one of their Heavier Tanks!
	I hope you've learned your lesson. It's not okay to steal. Unless you're cutting me in on it, that's different.
Reward screen
	Part of respecting your elders is making sure they get a cut.

Environmental Impact Studies

Level:

62

Prereq:

Final Countdown

	My degree may be in Civil Engineering, but my heart will forever belong to Science.		Build a Water Filtering Plant
			Make 1 Groundwater Toxicity Kit at the Filtering Plant

Cost:	6h,  20,000
Reward:	2,500
Followup:	Field Work

Dialogue
Start mission
	Morgan! Good news, I've done some more research, and I have a new hypothesis on the extended harvest period the Spiderwasps have been experiencing!
	Floyd, I've been wanting to talk to you about this. You're a civil engineer. You are not a zoologist. Please stop meddling with nature. Do civil engineer stuff.
	Way ahead of you! I was performing a groundwater survey, when I came across some anomalous data. I need to do some more research, but I think one of the more important northern rivers has been poisoned.
	Sure, go put little strips of PH paper in the water or whatever. Have fun.
Finish mission
	Morgan, I've made some startling discoveries about the water in that river.
	Yeah? Is there like, I don't know, some kind of fungus, and you're gonna try to kill it, but instead it will mutate and eat Perkins?
	Far more confusing. The water supply is tainted, but I have no idea with what. I can't find any traces of toxins or biological contaminants. In fact, if anything, the water is too clean. there's almost no bacteria in it.
	Your big concern is that the local water supply is TOO CLEAN? Floyd? Go to bed.
Reward screen
	But… my bedtime isn't for hours?

Field Work

Level:

62

Prereq:

Environmental Impact Studies

	Why would I play in a river that's killing plants and animals?		Go to the source of contamination.

Followup:

Surprise Visitors

Dialogue
Start mission
	Well Morgan, I've done a little more work on mapping groundwater movement, and I think I can track down the source of the contamination.
	Sure Floyd, sounds great. Just to check, you're aware that we're at war, right? Like, I'm actively involved in planning combat operations? That's what the meeting you interrupted was for.
	I'm sure this war seems very important right now, but there's an unnaturally clean river killing plants a few hundred miles away!
	Yup, the war thing still feels more important. Go play in the river or whatever.

Surprise Visitors

Level:

62

Prereq:

Field Work

	He's like, what, 70?		Go to the source of the contamination
			Defeat the Silver Wolves

Reward:	3,500
Followup:	Surprise Visitors

Dialogue
Start mission
	Now, there's probably some kind of cave or crevasse allowing a contaminant to seep into the groundwater and OH MY -
	Hey! That crazy old guy who lives with the Imperials is here! Get him!
	I'm not that old! I went prematurely grey!
Finish mission
	It's no coincidence you're here, right at the source of the contamination. What exactly are you doing up here?
	I ain't sayin nothin' old man!
	Ah good! I have a truth serum I've been toying with, and this might just be -
	Look, we don't know anything, Stephenson just sent us up here, told us to scare anyone poking around off, that's it! Please, no needles! I hate needles!
Reward screen
	Silverwolves are remarkably weak willed.

Surprise Visitors

Level:

62

Prereq:

Surprise Visitors

	It's one of my best decisions.		Go to the source of the contamination
			Defeat the animals

Reward:	3,500
Followup:	Mine Games

Dialogue
Start mission
	Morgan! I have weird news and bad news!
	I guess… start with the weird?
	I found a cave near the source of the groundwater contamination. The cave was actually a mine. Oh! And there were Silverwolves up there protecting it.
	Wow, the weird news didn't disappoint. Bad news?
	There are a bunch of animals living in the mine who think it works just fine as a cave and should not be explored for Science.
	Well… go ahead and get rid of them. Or don't. I've decided not to care.
Finish mission
	More news, and a lot of questions.
	Was there another, small mine inside the mine?
	No, there was uranium. That's what was poisoning the water, extending the spiderwasps harvest, and causing all these issues.
	Uranium! That's that stuff we wanted! This is good, right?
	Morgan, as far as I'm aware, with the fall of the empire, there's not a single facility in the world capable of refining or making any use whatsoever of that uranium. i17, MAYBE, with months of work, but even then…
	What the hell were the Silverwolves doing mining Uranium.
Reward screen
	And who exactly is this Mr. Stephenson?

Mine Games

Level:

63

Prereq:

Surprise Visitors

	What in the world is he talking about?		Make 3 Hazmat Suits at the Sweatshop

Cost:	2d 6h,  2,145
Reward:	3,000
Followup:	Get the Lead Out

Dialogue
Start mission
	So Floyd, is this mine empty, like that other one?
	Well, given that it's not 500 years old and built by an unknown culture that seems to have developed well before any known, no, it's not like that other mine. As for being empty, I don't believe so, but it's dangerous to spend much time deep in the mine without protection.
	Wait, Floyd, are you asking me if you can borrow -
	Hazmat suits Morgan. I'm going to make Hazmat suits.
	Ok, cool, because like, the other things… they're not easy to get out here. And I need mine. All of them.
Finish mission
	We've made a reasonably thorough examination of the mine. There is, to say the least, plenty of Uranium, given that we don't know what it does or how to use it. The mine looks nearly brand new.
	Sweet! We're rich! Are we rich?
	Rich in radioactive minerals, certainly. I'm not really sure how that translates to material wealth.
	Huh. I'm gonna guess "badly."
Reward screen
	That would be my supposition as well.

Get the Lead Out

Level:

63

Prereq:

Mine Games

	Wait, isn't lead toxic?		Make 1 Jackhammer at the Tool Shop
			Make 1 Impact Wrench at the Tool Shop
			Make 3 Lead Containers at the Machine Shop

Cost:	2d 9h,  45,460
Reward:	3,200
Followup:	Surprise Visitors II

Dialogue
Start mission
	So we don't know what Uranium is, or how to use it, but I feel like, you know, we've come this far… can we dig it up?
	I've been working on that actually. We have most of the tools we need, and can fabricate what we don't have. We'll also need lead containers, as radiation shielding.
	Man, this Uranium stuff better do something cool.
Finish mission
	Well, we have a bunch of lead containers full of a radioactive material we don't understand.
	On the plus side, we've completed the mission we were sent here for, by a government that no longer exists to support an army that has been defeated in a war we've already lost.
	Morgan, are you familiar with the concept of a Pyrrhic Victory?
Reward screen
	Does it have to do with Pyramids?

Surprise Visitors II

Level:

63

Prereq:

Get the Lead Out

	My tomatoes are coming in!		Go to the source of the contamination
			Defeat the spiderwasps

Reward:	4,500
Followup:	Remediation Meditation

Dialogue
Start mission
	Morgan! I have some news about the mine!
	What's with the smile? Did the Uranium turn useful or are we just finding gold or something now?
	Hmm? Oh! No! This is bad news. Sorry, I'm in a good mood about unrelated events. Anyway, the mine is under attack. Spiderwasps.
	Man, you can't build a guy up like that.
Finish mission
	Well Morgan, we've done it! The mine is safe again!
	Is there secret bad news you're not telling me?
	Not… that I know of? It's always possible there's secret bad news none of us know. You might be secretly sick or something. There could be a meteor headed here to destroy us all.
	Well… that's deeply upsetting.
Reward screen
	I guess I give up sleeping for the rest of my life.

Search for the Mad Inventor

Level:

62

Prereq:

Prototype in the Field

	The Imperials run things rather strangely down there…		Build a Scout Rover in the Toolshop

Cost:	6h,  20,000
Reward:	2,500
Followup:	Mountains of Madness

Dialogue
Start mission
	This inventor Dr. Harris y'all told us about, you think they got anything useful? Weapons and such?
	It's possible, but Dr. Harris absconded from the facility several years ago due to… ideological differences. And we don't have the resources to spare for a search mission.
	I ain't got nothin' better to do. Any idea where to start?
	There were rumors of a laboratory hidden in the mountains outside of Skarborough, but I'd be wary of trusting tales gathered from civilians. And I wouldn't go out there by yourself. Dr. Harris is… quite an antisocial person. I imagine security measures were put into place to deter visitors.
	I'll build a rover to scout the place out then.
	You have access to that kind of technology?
	I got some old hard drives and a set of tires. I can throw the rest of it together.
Finish mission
	Quite an impressive rover, for your lack of tools.
	I've rigged it with a camera and some basic environmental sensors. If there's something in those mountains, I'll find it.
Reward screen
	I'm almost afraid to see what Zoey would create with the proper tools.

Mountains of Madness

Level:

62

Prereq:

Search for the Mad Inventor

	Why do mad inventors always gotta be the reclusive types?		Go to the Mountains outside of Skarborough

Followup:

Lonely Rover

Dialogue
Start mission
	Your hunch mighta been right. That rover broke down just before reachin' the mountains. I ain't been able to get a signal.
	Don't tell me you're thinking of going out there without assistance?
	Findin' Dr. Harris might be the best chance we got at winnin' this war. I ain't gonna give up on that.
	Well, we can't go with you, but I'll pull some strings and get you something to take along.

Lonely Rover

Level:

62

Prereq:

Mountains of Madness

	I think I just found out why…		Go to Skarborough Mountains
			Defeat the Traps Around Skarborough

Reward:	3,500
Followup:	Search for Dr. Harris

Dialogue
Start mission
	Here's the rover. The poor thing got completely fried.
Finish mission
	These traps are givin' me all sortsa ideas for the Outpost. There's a cave been lived in, but Dr. Harris musta cleared out years ago. There has to be something left behind. Some sort of clue. Harris ain't getting away that easy.
Reward screen
	I get a bit weirded out just talkin' to myself out here.

Search for Dr. Harris

Level:

63

Prereq:

You'll Have to Pay for This Mess you Made, Lonely Rover

	Where else would a mad inventor go except the place with the coolest stuff?		Go to The Ancient Ruins

Followup:

Innovation is the Mother of Pain

Dialogue
Start mission
	So I ain't much of a reader, but I've been goin' through these archives I found stashed in the cave and looks like Dr. Harris did a lot of research on the ancient tech.
	It was Dr. Harris' special interest. And one of the reasons we became divided. Research into ancient artifacts is dangerous and costly, and the benefits are unknown.
	I think I might know where Dr. Harris is hiding. I'm gonna need to borrow that laser buggy again…

Innovation is the Mother of Pain

Level:

63

Prereq:

Search for Dr. Harris

	I was so busy lookin' at detail I almost got my face bit off.		Go to The Ancient Ruins
			Defeat The Traps

Reward:	3,500
Followup:	Zoey Vs. Traps Vs Raptors

Dialogue
Start mission
	These traps are definitely newer. Just look at the detail on these here latching mechanisms.
Finish mission
	Someone's definitely living around here, but they're hidin' pretty darn well. I better head back into the tool shop and see what I can do to flush 'em out.
Reward screen
	I oughta bring some scraps home and build a robot or somethin'.

Zoey Vs. Traps Vs Raptors

Level:

63

Prereq:

Innovation is the Mother of Pain

	Once a mad inventor, always a mad inventor.		Build Radiation Detector at Toolshop
			Build Infrared Goggles at Toolshop

Cost:	12h,  40,000
Reward:	2,500
Followup:	Return to Ancient Ruins

Dialogue
Start mission
	No mad inventor can resist puttin' a hard-to-get-to lab in the middle of nowhere. I think it's in the handbook or somethin'.
Finish mission
	Just what do you hope to accomplish if you find Dr. Harris?
	Maybe I'll get lucky and find a cure for world hunger or a time machine to go back before this crap started. But really, I'd want anyone with traps like that on our side. Did I tell you 'bout the raptors?
	Were those Old World raptors, or Mediterranean Raptors? Nevermind, that doesn't matter.
Reward screen
	Dr. Harris was always a rather difficult person to work with.

Return to Ancient Ruins

Level:

63

Prereq:

Zoey Vs. Traps Vs Raptors

	I always wanted to live in a junkyard as a kid.		Go to the Ancient Ruins

Followup:

Robots Can't Break Your Heart

Dialogue
Start mission
	Better hurry on back to the Ancient Ruins.

Robots Can't Break Your Heart

Level:

63

Prereq:

Return to Ancient Ruins

	I don't remember that deadly killer robot being here before.		Defeat Dexter Fragment

Reward:	2,500
Followup:	Picking up Bad Signals

Dialogue
Start mission
	Hmm, I'm not pickin' anything up. Dr. Harris is good. Either that, or she's cleared on outta here too. Hey, is that a deadly killer robot?
Finish mission
	What the hell kind of things you been doing up here? What was that thing? ...Can I take another look at it?
	You didn't get the hint I didn't want visitors? You'd think the traps would have given you a clue. Did they remove all the communications courses from the Imperial PhD requirements?
	I ain't never been to college. Even so, every trap you made, I got past 'em. So I figure you could at least talk to me.
	Am I supposed to be impressed? You didn't even stumble on the really good ones.
	I came here to ask for help. We got armies coming down on us from all sides, and I heard you were the inventor that could help us win this thing.
	You're with the Empire, aren't you? Or at least, what's left of them? Go home. Why would I waste my time with the last remnants of a dying Empire that clearly needs a mercy killing?
Reward screen
	That's my home she's talking about…

Picking up Bad Signals

Level:

64

Prereq:

Robots Can't Break Your Heart

	...Where did Floyd go?		Go to the Ancient Ruins

Followup:

We Keep Rescuing People

Dialogue
Start mission
	I'm picking up some kind of strange interference on my shortwave radio.
	…Who gave Perkins a radio?
	Oh god, I knew the day would come when Bigfoots would learn to use technology! I've got to get out there!
	Seriously, who gave Perkins a radio? I want answers.
	Those aren't Bigfoots. It's a distress signal. I'd recognize it anywhere.
	And it's coming from the Ancient Ruins. If it's who I think it is...we gotta go rescue them.

We Keep Rescuing People

Level:

64

Prereq:

Picking up Bad Signals

	Maybe I can ask for some sweet weapons as a rescue reward.		Track Dr. Harris Down
			Defeat the Rebels

Reward:	4,000
Followup:	A Robot Outside The Ruins

Dialogue
Start mission
	Dr. Harris is gone, and her traps I got past a few days ago are all busted up. Someone must've kidnapped her. There's been signs of a struggle.
	Can someone explain to me why we're rescuing this Dr. Harris person and not defending ourselves from Rebels and Silverwolves and who the hell knows what else?
	She's smart as heck and likes to invent weapons and traps that melt people's faces off.
	That's the kind of intelligence we need around here.
Finish mission
	I must admit, I didn't expect Imperials to come to my rescue. The rebels thought they could blackmail me into their service. A rather unfortunate mistake on their part.
	Hi, I'm Lieutenant Morgan. I rescued you. Can we have some explosives?
	Would those be liquid explosives or polymer-bonded explosives?
	….why can't Floyd be more like you?
Reward screen
	This could be fun.

A Robot Outside The Ruins

Level:

65

Prereq:

We Keep Rescuing People

	You guys are terrible at the guessing game.		Go to the World Map
			Encounter the Construct

Reward:	1,000
Followup:	We Never Taught The Robots To Love

Dialogue
Start mission
	You won't believe what I saw outside the outpost.
	An as of yet unseen subspecies of raptor? Or maybe a queen Spiderwasp?
	It better be a vision of you leaving me alone, because I want to go take a shower.
	It's a giant robot.
Finish mission
	None of our weapons can hurt that thing! Typical.
	I don't know the protocol for situations like this, but I for one welcome our new robot overlord.
	Wait a sec', I recognize that thing. It's the same color of the fragment I found while I was searching for Dr. Harris. She seemed to have some kind of control over it, tho. What would it be doing all the way out here? Constructs don't usually wander out of the ruins.
Reward screen
	I better go find Dr. Harris and find out what the hell is goin' on.

We Never Taught The Robots To Love

Level:

65

Prereq:

A Robot Outside The Ruins

	i17? Might as well ask a bunch of grad students for help...		Go to i17

Reward:	500
Followup:	Sometimes I Kill For Fun

Dialogue
Start mission
	Dr. Harris, your little pet project is running 'amuck outside.
	…which one?
	Some ancient tech. I think you called 'er Experiment X17?
	Experiment X17?! What did you do to her?
	What did 'I' do to her?! Nothin', except almost getting blasted a few years backwards from those lasers. This ain't on me.
	Hmm. I always entertained the possibility of Experiment X17 escaping my control. And ordinary weapons won't harm this ancient construct.
	Well, L.T and the rest of us, we're over our heads. Let's go to i17. Maybe they can help us.
Finish mission
	Dr. Harris, I didn't think I'd see you again. I was hoping I wouldn't.
	Trust me, if I wanted someone to alphabetize my microbial slides you'd be the first one I'd call. It's about as far as your scientific prowess will take you.
	C'mon, can't you guys stop fussin' at each other? We've got a killer ancient tech on the loose and none of the weapons we got can even scratch the thing.
	In our archives we have blueprints for a weapon that could potentially defeat such a creature. Unfortunately, we don't have the materials available.
	How hard can it be? What do you need?
	Well, first off, we'll need a jet engine...
Reward screen
	I believe I was the one who wrote up those blueprints...

Sometimes I Kill For Fun

Level:

65

Prereq:

We Never Taught The Robots To Love

	I'm excited. I never got to take a plane apart before.		Go to the World Map
			Defeat the Rebels on the World Map

Reward:	3,400
Followup:	Intelligence is Sometimes a Misnomer

Dialogue
Start mission
	We need a jet engine to build this weapon?
	It's a supersonic combustion ram cannon. The only thing powerful enough to increase the muzzle velocity to the speeds required would be a jet engine.
	I heard some rumors a while back 'bout the rebels having a secret hangar. Could be a bust, but if we find some planes I got the know-how to reconjigger one of their engines to build our weapon.
Finish mission
	So, what'd we learn? Do the rebels know where the hangar is?
	They don't know anything, but they claim there's a splinter group of rebels near Greensborough that would perhaps know if such a hangar exists.
	Sounds like a fools errand. Aurora, you'd be perfect for it.
	We're ALL going.
Reward screen
	Aren't we just a happy family now...

Intelligence is Sometimes a Misnomer

Level:

65

Prereq:

Sometimes I Kill For Fun

	We can always count on Dr. Harris for reassurance...		Go to the World Map Outside Greensborough
			Defeat Rebels

Reward:	3,000
Followup:	Jet Engine Thieves

Dialogue
Start mission
	I hope I'm right about this secret hangar the rebels got.
	Look on the bright side. If it doesn't exist, you'll be so busy worried about the ancient tech you won't have time to fight rebels.
Finish mission
	After a bit of physical persuasion, they revealed their intelligence. The rebels DO have a plane hangar, and close by.
Reward screen
	Physical persuasion? Didn't really know Dr. Harris was the type.

Jet Engine Thieves

Level:

65

Prereq:

Intelligence is Sometimes a Misnomer

	I was really hoping for a challenge.		Go to the Hidden Rebel Hangar
			Defeat the Rebels

Reward:	2,400
Followup:	Jet Fuel

Dialogue
Start mission
	There's the hangar.
	And of course, guarded by rebels.
Finish mission
	Zoey, are you almost finished dismantling the engine?
	Yep! You sure this is going to work, Dr. Harris?
	I never said I was sure. Experiment X17's regenerative shield is resistant to most types of attacks. The best shot we have is the scram cannon, which could potentially disrupt the barrier. But, no guarantees.
Reward screen
	Why so worried? Science is all about experimentation.

Jet Fuel

Level:

65

Prereq:

Jet Engine Thieves

	Can you make that few hours a few minutes?		Modify Jet Engine at the Toolshop
			Make Jet Fuel at the Distillery

Cost:	10h,  42,000
Reward:	2,000
Followup:	SCRAM, For Kids

Dialogue
Start mission
	Zoey, you're back! We've got an emergency on our hands. Floyd is trying to give the robot gifts to placate it and it's already smashed several of our buildings. I told him robots didn't like needlepoint pictures, but he didn't listen.
	Just give me a few hours, L.T. we'll have this weapon up and running.
Finish mission
	Okay, I'm almost ready. Aurora and Dr. Harris, I'll need a hand with buildin' this weapon.
Reward screen
	Dr. Harris has only been moderately insufferable in the last few hours...

SCRAM, For Kids

Level:

65

Prereq:

Jet Fuel

	It CAN be so tedious being cooped up all day in a lab.		Build the Scram Cannon at the Toolshop

Cost:	1d,  15,000
Reward:	1,500, Unmanned Scram Cannon Turret
Followup:	Battle with Experiment X17

Dialogue
Start mission
	I've never built a weapon that could break the sound barrier.
	It could potentially deafen you, so I'd wear earplugs before trying it out.
	At least I get to do field work again.
	Poor Dr. Aurora, is that six figure salary and air conditioned, state of the art laboratory oh so tedious?
	I wouldn't be so righteous, you know. You're the one who left. And as I recall, you're the one who let the ancient tech get out of control...
Finish mission
	The scram cannon is finished.
	Could you hold on a minute? I'm going to test my hypothesis that the ancient tech enjoys cheese and wine baskets.
	Ignore Floyd. Let's try this thing out. Now.
Reward screen
	Is Floyd the resident village idiot?

Battle with Experiment X17

Level:

65

Prereq:

SCRAM, For Kids

	Wouldn't be surprised if she was the best we ever had.		Defeat the Ancient Tech with the Scram Cannon

Reward:	5,000, unlocks Salvaged Ancient Tech
Followup:	I May Fail You, But Science Never Will, Remediation Meditation

Dialogue
Start mission
	Let me just make a few last minute adjustments. I found a loose pin… looks like it would've reversed the direction of the projectile and probably killed a few of us.
	And this is the Empire's best mechanic right now?
Finish mission
	Good lord, is the robot gone? It's gone.
	Dr. Harris, I never thought I'd say this, but the scram cannon was a fantastic idea.
	I never thought I'd say this, Aurora, but you're somewhat decent at your job.
	I won't say I'm… glad, we could work together, but at least we're still capable of it. And perhaps you'd be willing to come to i17 and work on some more weaponry with us?
	Depends on if I've got nothing better to do that day.
	The scram cannon is still in good condition. Wonder how this thing fares against raiders.
Reward screen
	Poor Experiment X17, such a waste. At least there are still some usable scraps.

Testing in i17

Level:

63

Prereq:

Prototype in the Field

	Fred, stop pointing your plasma cannon at me!		Go to Installation 17
			Test New Weapons

Reward:	2,500
Followup:	The New Metal Smell of Cool Weapons

Dialogue
Start mission
	Okay y'all, you've been going through training for a few weeks and I think we're ready to field test these weapons. Our first prototype isn't ready for field runs, but it'll be fine in a lab setting. It's a plasma cannon. Superheats gas and flings it out.
	That sounds super cool, why don't we take those on scouting missions?
	They have a tendency to melt into the flesh of the user.
Finish mission
	These are sweet! And I only got burned a little.
	Great job, guys. I'm proud of y'all. Seems like only yesterday y'all were dropping your guns and runnin' around screaming about PTSD flashbacks.
Reward screen
	I wonder how they'll fare against flame turrets.

The New Metal Smell of Cool Weapons

Level:

63

Prereq:

Testing in i17

	My doctoral thesis was about how I was afraid of fire.		Go to i17
			Defeat the Turrets

Reward:	3,200
Followup:	Emergency Drill

Dialogue
Start mission
	One of the things you'll have to worry about on the battlefield, ain't your enemies. It's the harsh elements. One of the harshest elements of all is a bullet.
	Question. Will there be fire?
	You forgot to zip up your thermal suit again?
Finish mission
	Can I go to the burn ward?
	You're fine, just a lil' spooked.
Reward screen
	Scientists never threw a Seasonal Bonfire before?

Emergency Drill

Level:

63

Prereq:

The New Metal Smell of Cool Weapons

	I still don't know how to hold this plasma cannon without getting welts.		Go to i17
			Defeat the Intruders

Reward:

3,500

Dialogue
Start mission
	What's that noise?
	It sounds like the emergency sirens are going off. I think we have an intruder.
Finish mission
	Okay Aurora, you can turn the sirens off. Excellent work everyone. Jones, stop holding your gun like it's gonna bite you. It ain't a rattlensake.
	So that…. actually was a drill?
	We had to test your stress responses in as close to an actual combat situation as possible.
	I think I'm going to go lie down in the flotation chamber for a while.
Reward screen
	I got a long way to go to make these guys ready for war….

Recoil Rebels

Level:

63

Prereq:

Militant, Industrialized, Complicated

	What in the world is he talking about?		Go to Recoil Ridge
			Defeat The Rebels

Reward:	3,300
Followup:	The War of Rebel Aggression

Dialogue
Start mission
	Sir, I've gotten word from Recoil Ridge, it appears they've been occupied by Rebel forces!
	It "appears"? I mean, have they or haven't they? Not really a great time for ambiguity Perkins!
	Lieutenant, I don't know that Perkins's issues with verbal concision should be our primary source of concern right now.
	Your point is taken Sergeant, but don't think you're getting off easy Perkins. We WILL discuss this later.
Finish mission
	Well, I've gone out of my way to aid my friends and neighbors in Recoil Ridge, which means now I just wait for Sheriff Colt to insult me and tell me to leave, and this'll be a wrap.
	Lieutenant Morgan! What in the hell do you think you're doin'?
	Nailed it.
Reward screen
	Nailed what?

The War of Rebel Aggression

Level:

63

Prereq:

Recoil Rebels

	Not really the point I was making.		Defeat The Rebels!
			Go to Recoil Ridge

Reward:	3,100
Followup:	I Know When I'm Not Wanted

Dialogue
Start mission
	Look, I know every time someone attacks you that's somehow my fault because I'm the one who made them mad, but I don't think you can blame me for the Rebels. Except in a very loose sense where, as a member of the Empire, I share some blame for their actions, but I feel like that's rhetorical metonymy and you're better than—
	Look, you took out some patrols, great, but what about Rebels stationed at the Barracks you built? What about the Rebels quartered in CIVILIAN HOMES?
	Well, I supposed I could shoot all of them as well?
Finish mission
	See! It's easy, you just put bullets in them and then they leave!
	It AIN'T easy, and you ain't listenin'. What you're doin' is dangerous, and the people you're putting at risk are the regular folk from Recoil Ridge!
	Well if they didn't want to be endangered by reckless military conflicts, maybe they should live somewhere more isolated?
	Why the hell do you think they moved out here in the first place?
Reward screen
	The waters?

I Know When I'm Not Wanted

Level:

63

Prereq:

The War of Rebel Aggression

	Squirrelly little sumbitch.		Go To Recoil Ridge
			Defeat The Rebel Caravan

Reward:	3,200
Followup:	Ashe's Last Ride

Dialogue
Start mission
	Look, Lieutenant, I know you want to help, but the situation here is complicated. Hell, a lot of folks out here remember their daddies talking about fighting the original Emperor Henrik for independence.
	I get it.
	I just need you to trust me, not stir anything up, and give me time to—
	Sir! We've got a Rebel resupply convoy incoming!
	Let's blow them up!
Finish mission
	Yeah! Got 'em!
	Morgan! Would you stop blowing things up and listen for a damn second! Look, I like you, I think you mean well, but the truth is, this was only barely an Imperial town, and with the Rebels showing up, not everyone here is on your side. Give me time. Let the Rebels wear out their welcome. I'll need your help, but not now.
	So… you're saying I should go?
	Yes, for now. Let me figure out who we can trust, and when the time comes, Recoil Ridge will remember what you've done for us.
Reward screen
	Wait, Sheriff Colt said he likes me! I KNEW IT.

Ashe's Last Ride

Level:

65

Prereq:

I Know When I'm Not Wanted

	That was really hurtful.		Build a Bugged Tent at the Machine Shop

Cost:	1d,  60,000
Reward:	1,200
Followup:	Catch Them All!

Dialogue
Start mission
	Big news sirs! We've received an encoded communique from General Ashe. He wants to defect!
	So, does leaving the Rebels undo him being a traitor, or just make him a double traitor? I'm not totally clear on that stuff.
	Double traitor. I'd be happy to have General Ashe on our side, but I believe it like I believe Perkins has kissed a girl. Prep him a room, and bug EVERYTHING.
Finish mission
	The room is all set sir. There's nothing in the room that isn't a bug. Zoey wove blankets out of tiny fiber optic cameras!
	We've got audio too right?
	Absolutely. There are over 300 mics, and the tent itself is designed to capture even the smallest sound. Right now Floyd is using it to listen to all the bed bugs in his bunk. He's convinced they communicate.
Reward screen
	What are they trying to tell me?

Catch Them All!

Level:

65

Prereq:

Ashe's Last Ride

	The way to Ramsey's heart is through his trigger finger.		Fend off General Ashe's Attackers
			Go to the Heartland

Reward:	3,250
Followup:	Word to the Wise

Dialogue
Start mission
	Update on General Ashe sir! We've got word that he's trapped in the mountains of the Heartland. He's going to need our support to break through.
	This feels trappy to me. Just has kind of a trapish flavor.
	No doubt. Still, if it IS a trap, we get to shoot a bunch of Rebels.
	And I'm back on board!
Finish mission
	Well, they haven't flanked us, and Ashe hasn't suddenly rallied and turned against us. I think this might not have been a trap.
	Lieutenant Morgan, did you honestly march your troops into what you believed to be an ambush?
	Well, yeah, but, you know. We DID win. I feel like I get a pass on this one.
Reward screen
	Simply disgraceful.

Word to the Wise

Level:

65

Prereq:

Catch Them All!

	Damn, no time!		Go to The Heartland
			Defeat The Rebels

Reward:	4,500
Followup:	The Sleepy Banker, Trouble in a City Near a River

Dialogue
Start mission
	Hey, General? You're kinda bleeding a lot. I feel like we should look into that.
	There's no time, I have to warn you, the Rebels, everything that's been happening, it's what you think—
	You guys might want to wrap this up, cause we're SUPER under attack.
Finish mission
	Hey, that was awful, what say we get moving and not get shot any more times today?
	I won't be joining you, Lieutenant. My time is up.
	I'm sure you'll be fine. Lots of people survive after losing that much blood.
	No time for comforting lies Morgan. You're in danger. Much worse than you thought. The Rebellion… they're being manipulated. There's something else, and they've got it out for you.
	Wait, there's something besides the Rebels? What are you talking about? Who has it out for us.
	Not sure. Spreading lies, manipulating information. Clever. Very patient. Be careful who you trust...
Reward screen
	Well… I guess I'll get a shovel.

Rebelling Against the Rebellion

Level:

64

Prereq:

Militant, Industrialized, Complicated

	Let's not make them too comfy.		Build 1 Scraphouse
			Surround it with Razor-Wire Fences

Reward:	3,000
Followup:	A Snake in My Boot

Dialogue
Start mission
	Sirs, we have… a situation. There are a bunch of Rebels outside, surrendering. They've sent a representative
	Please! We don't want to hurt anyone!
	Then why did you join the Rebellion? Hurting people was the Rebellion's whole plan!
	You guys conquered a lot of different countries! Now that the Emperor is dead, I just want to go home, but the countries leading the Rebellion won't let us! This isn't what we signed up for! It was supposed to be about freedom, not conquest!
	So, to be clear, I don't trust you, but I'm also not going to shoot you until you give me a reason. Floyd, let's get these guys a place to stay. Make it kinda crappy.
Finish mission
	There! That's inarguably a place that you can live inside of.
	It feels kinda… hostile?
	Nailed it.
Reward screen
	I sure do hope these guys don't immediately try to murder me!

A Snake in My Boot

Level:

64

Prereq:

Rebelling Against the Rebellion

	I mean, who didn't see this one coming.		Defeat the Rebels!

Reward:	3,200
Followup:	An Olive Branch

Dialogue
Start mission
	So, have those Rebels-who-are-probably-spies we gave a perfectly good terrible house to turned on us?
	Not yet sir! It seems—oh, wait, no, there they go. They're attacking us.
	CALLED IT.
Finish mission
	Ramsey, round up the remaining Rebels for interrogations slash executions, don't tell them which one they're getting, SURPRISE, they're getting both.
	Sir, it looks like only around… 8% of the Rebels we took in attacked us. Some of them even came to our defense. Either they're telling the truth, or they're much longer term liars.
	Please! Listen to your Intelligence Officer! We really don't want to keep fighting! We just want to go home!
	Intelligence Officer? Do you mean Perkins? He's just an overreaching Specialist who tells us what's going on and digs up rumors and analyzes troop movement and has a network of informants and OH MY GOD PERKINS IS OUR INTEL OFFICER.
Reward screen
	How did we let this happen?

An Olive Branch

Level:

64

Prereq:

A Snake in My Boot

	Their culture is shockingly hat-centric.		Make 3 Stupid Hats at the Sweatshop

Cost:	15h,  51,000
Reward:	2,800

Dialogue
Start mission
	Morgan, I can appreciate how difficult it was for you to house those AWOL Rebels, but making sure we get them comfortable can only improve our chances of further weakening their ranks through defection.
	What do you recommend?
	Well, we can establish a fundamental change in our relationship by giving back the first thing Emperor Henrik the Great took away. Those stupid hats.
	Oh man! They love those hats!
Finish mission
	Hey Ex-Rebels! We made a bunch of those weird hats you guys love! Check it out dudes! Weird hats comin' atcha! Hats for everyone!
	You… you would make the hat of my people? The Empire truly HAS changed!
	Yeah, we're totally awesome, and way less focused on restricting headwear. Tell your friends. In person. By leaving, and going home.
	As soon as we can, we will return home, and we will spread the word of your kindness and brotherhood.
Reward screen
	Wait, don't wreck my reputation as a badass.

Imperial Relics

Level:

64

Prereq:

I Never Liked You Anyway

	Not much of a drinker? Does Ramsey have no soul?		Go To Bernmoth

Followup:

Preserving Cultures

Dialogue
Start mission
	You know what I miss? A good glass of whiskey. Specifically, Imperial whiskey. The best I've ever tasted: made in a small distillery in Bernmoth. Single malt whiskey, aged for three years in charred white oak casks.
	Not really much of a drinker myself, sir.
	Are you kidding me? You couldn't find a lover better than this whiskey. And to think it might all be going to waste after the Empire collapsed.
	I just came to tell you that we've got more rebels approaching the base. Possibly hostile.
	Let Perkins deal with it. I've got better things to worry about. Like preserving the artifacts of our culture. Floyd, you like culture and shit, right? Let's go.

Preserving Cultures

Level:

64

Prereq:

Imperial Relics

	Can't we preserve culture somewhere with less angry hominids?		Go to Bernmoth
			Defeat The Bigfoots

Reward:	3,200
Followup:	To The Bigfoot Camp

Dialogue
Start mission
	Sheriff Pierce, what are you doing here? I thought Bernmoth was destroyed.
	I owe Bernmoth a long overdue favor and I'm helping them rebuild. Finally families are beginning to move back in. What are you doing here?
	….All right, then. Well, are all the operations in working order? The farms? The mills? ...The whiskey distillery?
	We're preserving culture.
	Our crops were raided by silverwolves, so we're still playing catch up. We had to shut down the distillery to focus on repair efforts.
	What an unfortunate loss to…. culture. You wouldn't happen to have any casks left?
	Last time we went into the distillery, the casks were gone. Probably silverwolves, but we don't know for sure.
	Morgan?!
	Floyd! Can't you see I'm having a conversation here? Oh, we're surrounded by angry Bigfoots. Again.
Finish mission
	Damn those things! The Scare-Foots we put up just aren't doing the job anymore.
	Bigfoots are gentle creatures. They don't become aggressive unless provoked. Did you provoke these poor, hulking 600 pound beasts?
	You're thinking about Northern Bigfoots. Southern Bigfoots are angry drunkards.
	I thought I smelled whiskey breath. Pierce, do you know where those Bigfoots usually camp out?
	Just a few miles south of here. If you're thinking of being stupid and heading over there, at least take a Scare-Foot with you.
Reward screen
	Bigfoots drinking my whiskey? This is a crime against nature.

To The Bigfoot Camp

Level:

64

Prereq:

Preserving Cultures

	Floyd, stop carrying around that stupid Scare-Foot.		Go to the Southern Bigfoot Camp

Followup:

Drunken Squabbling

Dialogue
Start mission
	Let's head to the Bigfoot Camp.
	Great! I've been working on my Bigfoot language skills.
	Floyd, if you start talking to the Bigfoots, you'll just get attached. Remember that Sandworm?
	'That Sandworm'? His name was Melvin!

Drunken Squabbling

Level:

64

Prereq:

To The Bigfoot Camp

	I never want to see another Bigfoot again.		Defeat the Drunk Bigfoots

Reward:	3,200
Followup:	Better with Age?

Dialogue
Start mission
	I was right. The Bigfoots have been drinking Imperial whiskey. I can see the casks right there. Ugh, and they've been drinking it with cheap mixers? The brutes!
Finish mission
	At least they didn't drink all of it. I might've had to commit Bigfoot genocide.
	What a shame. I didn't even get to practice my Bigfoot dialect.
	Let's carry these casks back to the Outpost.
Reward screen
	By 'let's' I mean you, Floyd.

Better with Age?

Level:

64

Prereq:

Drunken Squabbling

	I already lost my pet sandworm.		Age Whiskey at the Distillery

Cost:	1d,  24,000
Reward:	5,000

Dialogue
Start mission
	Let's get these casks into the distillery and let them age. It's a shame, to think about all we've lost when the Empire fell. And how much more we could lose.
Finish mission
	Hey L.T, you called me over here? What's up?
	Can this wait? Terrance in the Raptor Ranch has a stomachache and I need to give him medicine.
	Can't…. breathe…. silverwolves...outside of town...
	Shut up, Perkins. This is a special occasion. I want you all to taste perhaps the last Imperial whiskey that'll ever be made.
	I guess I could have a glass for the Empire…
	This is for the Empire, and to those we lost.
	To the Empire!
	To the Empire!
Reward screen
	Meh, the whiskey isn't as great as I remembered it being.

It's Lonely in the Ol' Outpost

Level:

64

Prereq:

Final Countdown

	I'M embarrassing? Floyd is trying to build a raptor nursery.		Go to the Eastern Wastes

Followup:

Mistaken Identities

Dialogue
Start mission
	You seem' a little down.
	What makes you think that?
	You don't seem quite as gung ho' about trainin' drills and a few hours have gone by since you last cleaned your guns. I think Mr. Purrface might be feral now.
	I guess it's pretty obvious, then. I've just been thinking 'bout Cassidy. It's been months since I've seen her.
	Good god, Ramsey, it's embarrassing having you moping about. Why don't you just go visit her?

Mistaken Identities

Level:

64

Prereq:

It's Lonely in the Ol' Outpost

	Hostile?		Go to the Eastern Wastes
			Defeat the i17 Scientists

Reward:	4,000
Followup:	Raiders in the Wasteland?

Dialogue
Start mission
	What's that noise? Hey, who's out there?
	Take your positions, we got a hostile down here!
Finish mission
	We're going to need backup! This hostile won't go down easily.
	While I'm flattered, I'm not an enemy. Don't any of you guys know Cassidy? Freckles, super cute? Deadly with a sniper rifle?
Reward screen
	Ring any bells?

Raiders in the Wasteland?

Level:

64

Prereq:

Mistaken Identities

	Ramsey's soft heart is gonna get him killed someday.		Go to the Eastern Wastes
			Defeat the Raiders

Reward:	3,200
Followup:	Coffee Makes Everything Better

Dialogue
Start mission
	Ramsey? What are you doing out here? Damn, I almost shot you!
	I figured I'd come by and say hello.
	We've got more hostiles approaching from the east.
	More hostiles? You sure it isn't just Perkins in a bear suit or somethin'?
Finish mission
	That was weird. What are raiders doing out here?
	Real question is what are you doing out here? You know I got a job to do, and so do you. We ain't got time for this. Come on, I'll take you home.
Reward screen
	This isn't exactly the welcome I was hoping for…

Coffee Makes Everything Better

Level:

64

Prereq:

Raiders in the Wasteland?

	Coffee always seems to fix things.		Go back to The Outpost
			Make Gourmet Coffee (again) at the Bakery x 2

Cost:	4h,  1,600
Reward:	3,200
Followup:	So Lonesome I Could Cry

Dialogue
Start mission
	Ramsey, we got our own lives now, you can't risk both of ours coming out here.
	...
	You don't got nothing to say?
	….want some coffee?
Finish mission
	Really, I appreciate you comin' out to i17, but…
	Yeah, I know. You don't want me coming around anymore.
	You know I still care 'bout you.
	Cassidy, you've always been a good listener, so just hear me out. I get the feeling you're pushing me away because it's easier for you that way.
	This is the hardest thing I ever done Ramsey, you know that.
	You do what you need to, but you know if things go wrong you're the first person I'm heading for.
	And if things keep going the way I want them to, I'll be strong enough you won't have to.
Reward screen
	Ramsey, have you seen my coffee stash anywhere?

Peer Pressure

Level:

64

Prereq:

The Sandworm Will Rise

	Fine…let's go.		Go to the Raider Sanctuary

Followup:

The Slave Boy Shaman

Dialogue
Start mission
	Mister Perkins, Mister Perkins! Elder Taos was talking about how he needs to talk to you and we said we know you and he said no we didn't and we said yes we do too and Daro cried and—
	Kids, please, I don't have time right now and… honestly I really don't want to go back there after what happened.
	You mean when you survived the trials and ascended?
	Yeah. That.
	PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE Mr. Perkins? If you don't come back with us we'll get in lots of trouble!

The Slave Boy Shaman

Level:

64

Prereq:

Peer Pressure

	Huh, he's right, I feel… ready!		Celebrate with the Raiders!
			Go to the Raider Sanctuary

Reward:	1,800
Followup:	Confident and Suave

Dialogue
Start mission
	Ah! Morgan's Slave Boy! Like raptors to an old nest, have returned to us!
	Guys, I'm not really excited about the whole "ascended" thing, but I want to remind everyone that I'm not a slave boy. We don't have slave boys. It's not a thing we do.
	Perkins of the Flame, now is not the time to talk of rank and station like old men! Now is the time to celebrate!
	I don't know, most celebrations I've had with you guys were kind of terrifying.
	Here, eat this, it will give you courage!
Finish mission
	Ahh, the Flame takes readily to the ash of war!
	What did you give me to eat why is everything so slow how can you stand still when everything is always moving?
	It is a fungus that grows on the underside of the leaves of small plants that grow near the sandworm killing fields.
	Great, look, I need everyone to STOP MELTING. Ok, fine, I'm going to go home now, I have a lot of running to do.
Reward screen
	Why aren't I running all the time?

Confident and Suave

Level:

64

Prereq:

The Slave Boy Shaman

	I am genuinely intrigued by a thing Perkins said. WEIRD.		Defeat The Rebels

Reward:

3,200

Dialogue
Start mission
	Hey LT? Have you seen Perkins? He ran up to my tool shop, told me that when an combustion engine uses explosions to create motion it's like recreatin' the universe in miniature, then climbed on top of a nearby hauler and rode away howlin'.
	Wow, that's much more interesting than Perkins usually is.
	He also told me beauty was eternal. I kinda want to ask what he means by that.
	Morgan. You carry the weight of compassion, but your body is bent with strain. Also, there are rebels here.
Finish mission
	Perkins, we need to talk. Lately you've been useful and enigmatic, if erratic. What's going on?
	Wheels move within wheels, bringing everything into alignment. Soon, we will see the face of four thousand years.
	Ok, cool, good talk.
Reward screen
	I really feel like I got through to him, you know?

Love in the Time of Sus Scrofa

Level:

65

Prereq:

An Enigma Wrapped in a Riddle, The Sandworm Will Rise

	I wonder who she is...		Go to the Boar BadLands

Notes:	Sus scrofa is the Latin name of the wild boar.
Followup:	Attacked by Boars in the Name of Love

Dialogue
Start mission
	'My soul wanders with you, my red-headed love. I seek you out among tusks and teeth.'
	Perkins, what are you rambling on about? Are you still under the influence of drugs?
	Just a strange letter I found. It sounds like… a love letter?
	You're talking nonsense. I better check your temperature.
	Tusks and teeth. That would have to be boars?

Attacked by Boars in the Name of Love

Level:

65

Prereq:

Love in the Time of Sus Scrofa

	I mean, I guess that's reasonable.		Defeat Boars
			Go to the Boar Lands

Reward:	3,000
Followup:	But Mistakes are For Forever

Dialogue
Start mission
	Well, nobody's here. Except a bunch of… angry boars.
Finish mission
	I found another letter in one of the boar's nests. It's still got hair on it. 'Love, time is a falling star. Come soon when the moon is swollen above the ridged tents of your blade-wielding mystic.'
Reward screen
	A poet is in love with me?

But Mistakes are For Forever

Level:

65

Prereq:

Attacked by Boars in the Name of Love

	Poets do crazy things for inspiration.		Go to Blades's Base

Followup:

The Dating Game

Dialogue
Start mission
	The letter says she's somewhere with a 'swollen moon' and 'blade-wielding mystic.' The moon isn't out, so maybe it's metaphorical?

The Dating Game

Level:

65

Prereq:

But Mistakes are For Forever

	This raptor is negging me.		Go to Blade's Base
			Defeat Raptors

Reward:	3,200
Followup:	The Falling Star Keeps Falling

Dialogue
Start mission
	I haven't really thought about romance much since well… third grade. I hope I'm still up on my game. What's that breathing behind me?
Finish mission
	The exploding star has wounded its sky.
	Gah!
	The snake will be struck down when it becomes so greedy it eats another's tail.
	What are you talking about? There was a raptor attacking me! Wait, was that your raptor?
Reward screen
	It wasn't MY raptor.

The Falling Star Keeps Falling

Level:

65

Prereq:

The Dating Game

	I never thought of Crazyblades as poetic before.		Defeat Crazyblades
			Go to CrazyBlades's Base

Reward:	3,400
Followup:	Keep it Secret

Dialogue
Start mission
	I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hurt your pet raptor!
	Intention is not a negation of sin.
	Did you write those letters?
	I will curb the errant stray!
Finish mission
	So those weren't love letters, but missing notices for a pet raptor?
	Be honest with yourself. Who the hell would ever love you, Perkins?
Reward screen
	My mom loved me… sometimes.