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Level 1
The Data Scientist: Testing, testing… Hey! Hiya-peko! Hiya-peko! Hoya-pekooo! You’re a porter, right? Wow – you did a great job getting past my traps! It’s been extra dangerous lately, so I might’ve orderone it – my bad, peko. It’s so cool that you did all that just to bring my delivery. Lemme see it! Fast! Super fast! Almost a little too fast, peko! Wow, you did all these jobs as a peko-package deal!? Someone’s been a good boy. You’re pretty cool, you know? My kind of guy, peko. The ch-ch-ch-chiral network! The thing that’ll connect me to, like, everyone! Boom! Hook me up, peko! Do it!
The Data Scientist: We’re online, peko! This should make my surveying work a lot easier. And I guess I can chat with everyone now, huh? As a reward, I’m gonna hook you up with a silenced assault rifle and special boots to help you stay extra sneaky. That plus an AI camo suit made just for you! Wearing this suit will make it so the AI cameras won’t be able to detect you, peko. My mole mines absolutely positively won’t chase you anymore! Things have been bad around here lately. Crazy murder-bots tearing stuff up, or so I hear. I took precautions to protect myself, but I’ven still been so worried that it’s messing up my sleep… But this delivery you’ve brought has made my day, peko! This isn’t exactly a reward, but I want you to use it heaps!
Sam: Things have been bad lately?
The Data Scientist: I mean, I’m the one who invented mole mines! But now other people are using them too! I don’t know how that’s possible, unless someone leaked my data to them. Man, that sucks! Well, if it comes to it, then we’ll just have to throw down, peko. Make a final stand! Fight to the bitter end! I’m peko-pared to do that if I have to – thanks to you, of course.
Sam: Did you create the mole mines?
The Data Scientist: Well yeah, but you know… The only one you can really count on to look out for you is yourself. And it’s super dangerous around here. Data analysis and application is a specialty of mine, so I used my skills to whip up the little guys, peko. They’re linked to AI cameras that identify enemies by checking visitors against registered friends. Then they zoom through the earth and… boom! Can’t shoot ‘em, either, ‘cause they’re underground. A bit extreme, I guess, but it sure keeps intruders away. I didn’t think anyone would be able to get past them! But I’m glad you did, peko.
Sam: Crazy murder-bots?
The Data Scientist: They’re everywhere these days. Mech-like things carrying weird weapons no one’s ever seen before. Don’t ask me who made them, though. Or who controls them. It’s all a big mystery. Having said that! In my peko-fessional opinion, this might just be a rare research opportunity! I’ll bet I could analyze their weapons and make it so you can take advantage of their tech! I wouldn’t have been able to create the weapons I gave you without your support, you know. So if I come up with anything new, I’ll give you a heads-up, peko.
Sam: Bye for now.
The Data Scientist: Super big thank you, peko. Oh, I turned off the mole mines, so you don’t have to worry about them when you leave. Keep on peko-ing on! Bye-bye!
Fragile: Great job as always, Sam. I’m guessing you must be pretty tired. Get yourself back to the DHV Magellan and take a break. Oh, and Tomorrow seems to be more talkative lately. Maybe the two of you could find time for a chat?
Level 2
The Data Scientist: Hiya! You doing good? Thanks for coming! Now that’s a peko-perfect delivery! You’re like the porter god, seriously! Whoa, look at this treasure! Oh man, I’m getting super excited, peko! You’re the greatest! A real go-getter, peko! I’m increasing your materials allocation. Use them however you want, peko! I’ve never given one of these to anybody before, but I really wanted to give you a treat. So here’s a present for you! This cap is an expression of my undying gratitude, peko! You could also say it’s product of your burning passion. Wearing it will make it so you don’t lose stamina so quickly. Gotta take care of your health after all. My way of saying thank you, peko.
Level 3
The Data Scientist: I’m glad you made it! And you brought my cargo, peko. Lemme see, lemme see! Now that’s a peko-perfect delivery! You’re like the porter god, seriously! Whoa, look at this treasure! Oh man, I’m getting super excited, peko! Check out these dog mines, peko! When they notice a bad guy, they’ll chase after them, and then… boom! They’ll blow up when they get close! They also adjust the charge depending on the target, so no need to worry about killing people on accident! Sometimes I’m so clever I scare myself, peko…
Sam: Dog mines?
The Data Scientist: So that cargo you went and got for me? It contained a disassembled dog-type ghost mech. I rewrote its coding and made it reproducible, so I hope you fabricate lots of them, peko! Just stay hidden and chuck them at enemies—let ‘em go off on their own and do your dirty work! Might be cheating but it works! No need to deal with bad guys yourself! And you don’t have to worry about the mines bouncing off walls and hurting you like grenades! The perfect tool for guys who don’t like combat, peko!
Sam: Bye then.
The Data Scientist: Super big thank you, peko. Oh, right—the animal shelter was interested in the dog mine you brought me. They wanted to use it as an actual guard dog, so I made some tweaks and removed the self-destruct function. It won’t chase after ghost mechs or blow itself up, so now it’s more of a dog… mech! You’re going to love it, peko. I’ve posted a sub order, so if you’re interested, pick it up for me! Keep on peko-ing on! Bye-bye!
Level 4
The Data Scientist: Welcome! So—how’re those orders coming along? There’s so much, peko! I’m really impressed. Wow, you did all these jobs as a peko-package deal!? Someone’s been a good boy. You’re the best, Sam! The absolute best! And my bestie deserves… this! I’ve pushed your materials allocation even higher! Pretty sweet, right!? The time’s finally come for me to give you this special gift! It’s an improved version of the silenced lightweight assault rifle. Get this! It comes with an attached grenade launcher, which improves your ability to really stick it to bad guys! Of course, you can still use it to fire MP bullets silently as well, so it’s good for all kinds of situations. For someone like you who’s always passing through dangerous territory, there’s no better friend than this baby! That’s all for now, peko! Bye-bye!
Level 5
The Data Scientist: Whoa, this weather’s bad! Sorry man, I’ll take a peko-peek now! This is pretty insane! It’s beautiful! I wanna hang it up on my wall, peko! Whoa, look at this treasure! Oh man, I’m getting super excited, peko! Thanks for always being there for me, peko. Heads up! Vibes incoming! I’ve pushed your materials allocation even higher! Pretty sweet, right!? You know, the first time I met you, I never would’ve guessed you’d go this far to help me out. I’ve had to be super vigilant since there’s so many dangerous things to worry about around here. But these days I can relax and live in peace, and it’s all thanks to you, peko! If you’re feeling beat, you can catch up on sleep here before getting back to work. I’ll host you anytime! Super big thanks for everything. Keep on peko-ing on! Bye-bye!