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Level 1
Lauren: Thank you – that was quite the display. Drawbridge is even more amazing than we’d heard. Thanks to everything you’ve done for us, the animals are unharmed, and the facilities are holding up just fine. It’s a wonderful relief. Anyway, I’ll check your orders now. The kangaroo seems to be in fine spirits. You took good care of it, I can tell. I can’t believe you found this. We’d all but given up hope. I hope you’ll continue to work with us. The kangaroo you rescued seems to be alright, thank goodness. She’s so very special to us, and we’re relieved to have her back in one piece. Once she’s had a bit of time to recuperate, we’ll move her to the reserve next door where you can visit any time you like. By the way, we’ve uploaded our decoy hologrenade data to the network. You can trigger it remotely once thrown, creating a distraction that’ll lure enemies away. It might just save your life if you run afoul of any troublemakers.
Sam: What’s so special about this kangaroo?
Lauren: Well, we first found her in an area with high concentrations of chiralium. How wild animals are affected by prolonged exposure is something we still don’t understand completely. But it’s thought this may be a key factor in how chiral creatures come into existence. So you can see why our wee girl would be an invaluable research subject.
Sam: You mentioned a reserve?
Lauren: It’s where we look after the animals in our care. The vegetation around here didn’t die out like elsewhere, and we still have a reliable water supply. After we screen each animal in our underground facilities, we release them into the reserve and monitor their health over time. When that kangaroo you rescued is strong enough, we’ll move her up top where she’ll be able to stretch her legs. That being said, changes in the environment can have a profound impact on many species, causing never-before-seen creatures to appear, throwing the ecosystem into chaos. Which is why we strive to preserve native animals here for future generations.
Sam: Alright, I’m heading out.
Lauren: Cheers, Sam. You really helped us out. At this rate, we’re poised to lose so many native species that predate the Death Stranding. And once they’re gone, there’s no getting them back. Between the bushfires caused by chiral cinders and animals behaving strangely and getting hurt, it’s been pretty bad. But I’ve heard that these environmental anomalies might be resolved once and for all when Australia is fully linked up. So I’ve got high expectations for you and your friends. Speaking of which – how would you feel about assisting us with our preservation efforts? It’d be a simple matter of capturing any wild animals you see out on their own, and bringing them to us. Even a few would make a real difference. Give it some thought, eh?
Fragile: Well done, Sam. Return to the DHV Magellan and report to the bridge. I’d like to tell you a little bit more about Rainy and her talents.
Level 2
Lauren: Thanks for coming to visit us. Reviewing the order details… I struggle to believe you’ve done so much for us! How do you do it? We have some data that we think you might like. Give it a look. We’re upping the amount of materials you can take from our stores. This data we’ve shared with you is the schematic for a hologrenade you can use to conceal your presence. Just toss it somewhere you want to hide, then activate it to generate a hologram that’ll fool just about anyone. You can shelter behind or even inside this hologram if you like. Of course, it won’t work if the enemy sees you while you’re attempting to hide, but… If you use these grenades wisely, you can remain undetected for ages. If you like the sound of that, enjoy.
Level 3
Lauren: Glad that you could make it. Checking the order information now… A single porter really delivered all this? That’s a superhuman feat! I can’t believe you found this! We’d all but given up hope. We’d like you to have this data for everything you’ve done. See what you think. We’re upping the amount of materials you can take from our stores. We’ve developed a new type of hologrenade that produces fake BTs. Most armed groups are terrified of BTs, so they’ll clear out the moment they catch sight of anything resembling one. Mind you, if they happen to get close enough to touch the hologram, they’ll quickly figure out it isn’t real. So think carefully about where you deploy them. Come back soon—we’ll have more for you.
Level 4
Lauren: Hey there Sam, thanks for the delivery. Just give me a moment while I give it a look. Wow, you’ve brought it here in excellent condition. We can put it to work immediately, I’d say! Brilliant. A flawless delivery. You’ve found us a new furry friend? Much appreciated, Sam! We’ll be sure to take fantastic care of them. We wouldn’t still be here carrying on our work without your help. But simply saying thanks isn’t enough. We’ve upped your allocation of materials again. Don’t hold back, now! If you’re keen, take this. I think it might be right up your alley. Thanks again. We’ve already released the mech into our reserve, and it seems to be enjoying its new home quite a bit. I get the feeling it’ll look after the animals like we hoped. You should go see for yourself. I think you’ll agree it’s a wonderful addition to our community.
Level 5
Lauren: Evening to you. We appreciate you working at this late hour. Just checking the order details now. Did you really scourge up all this just for us? It’s so much extra. Is this cargo what I think it is? Wow, you’re the greatest! I’ve never known a kinder man than you, Sam! I hope this serves to show how grateful we are. We’ve upped your allocation of materials again. Don’t hold back, now! We really appreciate everything you’ve done to help us achieve our goals here. There are now more animals in our care than ever before. It’s no exaggeration to say that you’re practically one of the shelter staff, same as us. So if you’d ever like to stay here and rest for the night, we’d be happy to host you. It’d be nice to show you how much your support means to us. Don’t hesitate to drop by, alright?