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Level 1
BPAS: So—you’re an APAC porter? And you’ve decided to pay us a visit at last? Still, at least you brought some lost cargo with you. I won’t pretend not to be grateful for that. One moment while I check its condition. You discovered a missing article in the field! This is an unanticipated development. Thank you! Just to be clear, I want to reiterate that we appreciate you bringing us that lost cargo. You seem like a trustworthy guy, so we’ve posted a standard order we’d like you to handle personally. But as for connecting to the chiral network, that’s a conversation that will have to wait. It’s not that we don’t recognize the potential this technology offers. It’s just that we still have a few reservations about entrusting everything to a single massive system. That’s why we’ve been working on our own alternative—a plan B, which is still in development. We’ve got to get back to it, but I wish you safe travels.
BPAS: It’s getting very late… And APAC has no concerns about fostering this sort of work environment? Well ok—allow me to check your orders for you. You discovered a missing article in the field! This is an unanticipated development. Thank you! I… didn’t anticipate that you were capable of such perseverance. A happy miscalculation. We’ve come to an agreement and are willing to consent to a Q-pid connection. Please bring us onto the network.
BPAS: To us, chiral communications are a subject of research and analysis—not just a means to an end. We believe it may be possible for us to improve upon this technology in a variety of ways. To repay you for your assistance thus far, we’ve shared an all-new APAS enhancement with you. It will allow you to extract small quantities of chiral particles from the atmosphere. We have high expectations for its performance.
Sam: So what do you do here?
BPAS: Well, we’ve heard all about chiral communications from APAC themselves. We recognize it’s a transformative technology, unlike any other to date. However, we cannot overlook the risks inherent in entrusting humanity’s future to a single piece of infrastructure. And it’s for that reason that we decided to formulate a proverbial “plan B.” An alternative that we could offer should it transpire that there is a fundamental, fatal flaw with the chiral network’s design. I suppose that’s why we eventually took to calling this alternative of ours “BPAS.”
Sam: you developed a new APAS enhancement?
BPAS: Yes—one which can extract chiral particles from the atmosphere. The concept is derived from our own research data, but implemented with APAS’s assistance. Note that this enhancement requires more memory than usual to function. We remain committed to developing other new technologies. BPAS is of course one such project.
Sam: I need to head out.
BPAS: Thank you for coming. We want to provide you with greater assistance in the future. So please come back and see us again.
Level 2
BPAS: We welcome you to our shelter. Shall we confirm the status of your orders, then? This quantity of cargo deserves glowing praise. You’ve outperformed our predictions by no small margin. Allow us to demonstrate our gratitude towards you with a gift. Go ahead, take it. We’ve increased your materials allocation. The additional resources should prove beneficial. This is another new APAS enhancement: Super Balance Assistance. It’s an upgraded version of an existing enhancement you may have used before. However, be advised that in order to provide this improved functionality, it must consume chiral crystals whenever you’re in motion. Even so, a porter like you would surely recognize this enhancement’s potential? Anyway, We hope it conveys our true appreciation… And we highly recommend its use. Take care, and please come again.
Level 3
BPAS: It’s getting very late… AND APAC has no concerns about fostering this sort of work environment? Well ok—allow me to check your orders for you. I have no problems with this cargo’s condition whatsoever. APAC is lucky to have a porter as skilled as you. No one could have predicted you would find this cargo. Is there no limit to your talents, I wonder? Much of your success can be attributed to APAS’s assistance, right? Then perhaps this will serve to improve your performance. We’ve increased your materials allocation. The additional resources should prove beneficial. With this, you may change enhancements as you see fit—even when outside chiral network coverage. Be warned, however, that it calls for a considerable amount of memory… This is due to the fact that we took what might be called a “brute force” approach to its development. Alas, there was no elegant solution. Okay, be well—and come back soon.
Level 4
BPAS: Your visit today is much appreciated. Allow me a moment to attend to the processing of order data. You discovered a missing article in the field! This is an unanticipated development. Thank you! We wish to reward you for your many achievements. It would be a pleasure to share this with you, Sam. You’ll find your materials allocation has been further increased. Our way of improving your ability to execute your plans. We call it Super Aim Assistance. By activating this formidable APAS enhancement, you need only point your weapon in a target’s general direction to line up your shots. While its massive memory demands cannot be understated, it’s an invaluable asset if you need to enter enemy territory or quickly suppress hostile units. We recommend it in these contexts. Until next time Sam, safe travels.
Level 5
BPAS: Hello Sam. We’re happy to have you with us again. Rest assured we’ll process your orders quickly. That you were able to deliver this much cargo proves you’ve far surpassed your porter peers. I see you’ve taken the time to complete a number of different orders. This accomplishment is worthy of recognition. Sam! On this occasion, we’d like to communicate our deepest appreciation for your contributions. This is how we wish to thank you. You’ll find your materials allocation has been further increased. Our way of improving your ability to execute your plans. Our latest APAS enhancement, the Super Electromagnetic Plasma. When paired with electrical weapons that deal area damage, it significantly increases their area of effect. It has tremendous memory demands but is nevertheless an excellent choice when dealing with large groups of enemies. One might go so far as to liken it to unlocking a cheat mode in a video game. We’ve made remarkable progress in the research we’ve conducted with APAS. It’s no exaggeration to say that this technology has limitless potential. But you may rest assured that we have not abandoned development of our plan B. Know that we’ll always be happy to receive you should you visit. You may be the most fascinating person we’ve met. We wish you the very best—take care Sam!