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Level 1
The Doctor: Thank you. I’ll get this cargo processed right away. I’d say this is practically perfect. I had a feeling you were the right porter for the job. We’ve been waiting eagerly for your arrival. We’re ready to join the chiral network.
The Doctor: We appreciate your help. Before you go, I have another favor to ask of you – in private, where we won’t be overheard. There’s a back room just past that terminal. I’ll be waiting.
Dollman: What is this? We came here in peace.
The Doctor: It’s alright. They don’t mean us any harm. You must be Sam. Thank you. Couldn’t have been easy getting here. Folks call me the Doctor. My sisters and I don’t normally allow men inside, but… for patients, we make an exception. It’s clear you’ve suffered greatly for this child’s sake. Haven’t you? May I, Sam?
Sam: Yeah.
The Doctor: Oh, these. They’re chiral hands. So your BB’s passed on?
Dollman: You have DOOMS, then, I take it.
The Doctor: I do – and it’s given me an unusual gift. I can remove a BB from a stillmother’s womb without resorting to invasive surgery… and safely place it in a pod, with minimal distress to the fetus.
Dollman: Without using any tools whatsoever? So you’re a psychic surgeon, then?
The Doctor: A “psychic midwife” is what they call me. When I was with Bridges, I used these techniques to remove BBs from their mothers. Sam, you may be suffering from persistent complex bereavement disorder.
Sam: Is that why you called me here? To tell me I got issues?
The Doctor: Sam, we’re the Motherhood.
Sam: The what now?
Motherhood Guard A: This shelter is a safe space for mothers.
The Doctor: Women and children would come here, seeking peace. They also came because I could examine stillbabies. I’d move the fetus to a pod and perform what I would call a “transposed screening.”
Sam: Guess that’s why they call you doctor. So, are you saying your technique allows you to treat stillbirth syndrome?
The Doctor: A BB pod is functionally no different than an incubator. And I was eager to bring our unborn children into the world. So, I thought I would give this little one a chance. Stillbirth or no, I was convinced I could bring a fetus to term outside the womb. So I um, I placed him in the pod. And a moment later, his heart started beating. And then, after three minutes it stopped. I tried as… as quickly as I could to get him back in the womb, but… it was too late. The stillbirth was… no longer viable. I’m sorry, Caesar. Over time, I tried to refine the pod tech to find a way to help women, and their children. But… treatment and life extension… are impossible. All I could do was look. Even so, word got around, and mothers in need of support started coming here. But unfortunately not long after, men came knocking too. Men who wanted women. What could I do? I was only a doctor who delivered babies… and nothing more. Luckily, I had strong women around me. Mothers who were willing to stand up and fight for the sake of us all.
Motherhood Guard A: But as soon as we decided to take up arms, our man “friends,” only got bolder.
Motherhood Guard B: If we don’t fight back, they’ll enslave us.
The Doctor: We can’t and won’t lay down our arms till our safety is guaranteed.
Sam: Where’d you get your hardware?
Motherhood Guard B: Weapons factory’s been pumping ‘em out nonstop. It’s why all the locals around here are toting new toys. Got plenty more of their new releases in the armory downstairs.
The Doctor: Sam, we want you to shut down their operation and halt the spread of weapons.
Motherhood Guard A: Stop them. Please.
Motherhood Guard B: Please.
Dollman: Prior to proceeding, we’ll need to confirm the precise location of the factory. Let’s make our way back to the DHV Magellan, Sam.
The Doctor: Sam, wait!
Sam: Yeah?
The Doctor: There, all finished.
Level 2
The Doctor: Appreciate you stopping by. Please wait while I review active orders. You went above and beyond with this haul. We can’t thank you enough. We assumed this delivery was lost for good, but here you are, proving us wrong. Take this, along with our thanks. We’re increasing your allocation of materials. Make good use of them. Have you considered customizing your BB pod’s exterior? We can all benefit from a change of scene from time to time, and your child’s no exception. Think about it. And take care.
Level 3
The Doctor: Hello and welcome, friend. Sit tight while I check your orders. Your constant support hasn’t gone unnoticed, Sam. You’re a true friend. We’re so grateful for your help. It’s only right we share this with you. We’re increasing your allocation of materials. Make good use of them. I don’t know if you’ve been using them much yourself, but this is a new model with increased capacity. There are people in these parts who won’t hesitate to use force to get what they want. I suggest you take this with you—just in case things get rough out there. Keep it close on the way back.
Level 4
The Doctor: Hello and welcome, friend. Sit tight while I check your orders. We don’t often get cargo looking this good. But I guess that’s why you’re the best. What a surprise. I can’t imagine where you found this. You’ve always been there for us, and so we want you to have this. It’s bound to come in handy. Your material allowance has been increased again. We look forward to seeing what you make. This is an Auto-AED unit. It can be attached to your backpack. In the event you fall unconscious or suffer significant blood loss in the field… The device will activate automatically and get you back on your feet. But this will only grant you a temporary reprieve. Once it triggers, you’ll need to avoid combat at all costs, and retreat to a safe area while you still have the strength to do so. Anyway, it may well save your life one day—so keep it with you, huh? And see that you come back soon.
Level 5
The Doctor: Hi Sam, glad you could make it. Let’s take a quick look at your active orders. You clearly took good care of this. There’s hardly a thing out of place. What a surprise. I can’t imagine where you found this. I don’t know where we’d be if it wasn’t for your constant support. It isn’t much, but we want you to have this. Your material allowance has been increased again. We look forward to seeing what you make. Thanks again for everything, Sam. You’ve done entirely too much for us. I mean it. If you’re feeling hard-pressed or even just a little tired, you’re welcome to stay here if you like. We’d all be happy for your company. You’ve proven yourself to be a true friend—and we want to repay the favor.