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Level 1
The Aeronautical Engineer: Must’ve been quite the ordeal, hauling yourself up here. I salute your dedication. You found the cargo I asked you to recover, I presume? I’ll go ahead and take stock of what you’ve brought. This delivery is in excellent condition. As I would expect from you. Where did you find this cargo? Of all the things I never expected to see. Thank you so much for bringing it. Your assistance has ensured that I have what I need to carry out my research. I hope I can rely on your help again. Go ahead and link me up with your Q-pid. If the network’s as amazing as everyone says it is, then I want it.
The Aeronautical Engineer: So this is what it’s like to be on the network. The computational capabilities are far beyond what I anticipated. Amazing. Oh, and it’s already yielded a useful result. Let me share this data with you. It’s for a floating sentry gun. Toss it in the air and it’ll hover in place, after which it’ll target and engage nearby hostiles. And since it fires MP bullets, you don’t have to worry about unintentionally killing people. But that’s not all. I’ve refined the design of the cargo catapult so that you yourself can climb inside and be launched into the distance. A useful option if you want to bypass particularly rugged terrain along with your cargo in a single quick trip. I mean I have to say, it’s incredible what the chiral network can help us achieve.
Sam: I can climb into the catapult pod?
The Aeronautical Engineer: Bloody oath you can. It’s an innovation made possible through the application of my research. The core launch mechanism hasn’t changed, though, so you can’t steer the pods like traditional aircraft. But you can adjust your trajectory to hone in on a landing point once the parachute has opened. Traveling by air in this fashion is an efficient way to traverse uneven terrain with minimal effort. Of course, you’ll want to make sure your flight path is clear of obstacles before you launch. It’s entirely possible to fly smack bang into a wall if you’re reckless—and that would hurt. A lot. Yeah, some people should think twice about using catapults. But I’m pretty sure you’ll be careful.
Sam: A floating sentry gun?
The Aeronautical Engineer: If you deploy them wisely, you can use sentry guns to keep your enemies occupied for a while. And while they’re distracted, you can sneak into secure locations, or break contact with pursuers and make your escape. They’ve got all kinds of strategic applications really. But they’re not capable of tracking BTs, so don’t expect them to help with those. Anyway, I created the guns by using the network to combine data from the cargo you brought me with my own research results. This means they can be fabricated using existing materials. Yeah, the chiral network’s pretty impressive, isn’t it?
Sam: Bye for now.
The Aeronautical Engineer: Thanks again. I’m glad we could meet. You’ve given me a renewed hope for the future of my work here. Come visit me again. Maybe I can find a way to make your work easier too.
Level 2
The Aeronautical Engineer: Hate to see you traveling this late at night. Give me a moment to check orders. This cargo was reported missing a while back. Well done for tracking it down. You’ve actually inspired me to come up with a new idea. I’d love it if you could try it out. More materials on hand means more options at your disposal. I’ll increase the amount you can take from here. Oh… almost forgot what I was gonna say, but it’s come back to me now—I’ve improved your blood boomerang! Both its damage and maximum range have increased. The chiral network has really come in clutch, in that regard. It’s enabled me to perform all sorts of simulations to test potential upgrades. Anyway, be sure to give your new and improved boomerang a try. As for my next project, I’m thinking of developing something with cosmetic appeal, you know? I hope I can count on your support for that. Take care.
Level 3
The Aeronautical Engineer: Glad to have you, and sorry for the hassle. Reviewing the order data now. Well, there’s no denying you brought a bounty. I was half-tempted to cheer when I saw it. Thanks so much for continuing to help me. It’s only right I do the same for you. More materials on hand means more options at your disposal. I’ll increase the amount you can take from here. I expect you’ll be needing this on the road ahead. Why don’t you take it with you? These are goggles designed for mountaineers. With all the time you’ve been spending up here, I figured you could use them. Sunburns from direct or reflected light are a real danger, so wear them for extra protection. But more importantly, perhaps, I just think they’ll look good on you. Trust me—they’ll bring out your inner beauty. So go ahead and try them on as soon as you can. My next plans are for improvements to jump ramps, by the way. If that interests you, please continue to help me out. Alright! Till next time, Sam.
Level 4
The Aeronautical Engineer: Glad to have you, and sorry for the hassle. Reviewing the order data now. You brought all of this here without any help? That’s an impressive accomplishment. Jeez—you’ve completed an absolute mountain of work. I don’t know any other porters half as ambitious. An idea came to me the other day that I just had to pursue. Let me share the data with you. I’ve increased your allocation of fabrication materials some more. You of all people will use them wisely, I’m sure. You know those jump ramps you can fabricate with your PCC, right? Well, whenever you use a jump ramp to go airborne, you emit chiral crystals in flight. And because of those chiral crystals, your speed of descent is reduced, allowing you to fly even further. Anyway, with some work I was able to amplify the degree to which vehicles benefit from this effect. So you should now be able to jump even greater distances while driving. That’s bound to come in handy when you’re in a hurry. I hope you enjoy it.
Level 5
The Aeronautical Engineer: Thanks for coming, Sam. Doing alright? Well, I guess we better get those orders processed. How much cargo is this, anyway? Far more than one person should be able to carry. You’re one of a kind, Sam, and I want you to know how much you mean to me. Take this, please. I’ve increased your allocation of fabrication materials some more. You of all people will use them wisely, I’m sure. I never dreamed someone like you would go to such lengths on my account. Thank you so much. You’ve helped me make incredible progress with my research. It won’t be a safe or easy process, but one day we’ll reclaim the skies. And with every order you’ve handled, you’ve brought us one step closer to that goal. I’m forever grateful to you, Sam. And I hope you’ll help me achieve my ambition.