Archival Science Databanks
Communications intercept. Transmission detected Wed 16th of Apr 2008 at 07:47 AM by Othinn. Communique follows:
The Archaeologist
Requirement Set 1
Have you heard the news? The disappearance of the researcher? Did you-- Oh, my apologies. I've gone and done it again, haven't I? I am the Archaeologist, and it's a pleasure to meet you! I research exotic objects; in particular, those that are not native to this version of the Matrix. Fascinating, don't you think?
Well, that's where you can help me. There have been some mysterious sightings lately, along with the disappearance of a certain Dr. Fasset whose research in this field has been, well... invaluable. He was last seen checking into the Hampton Green Hotel. Do look into this, won't you? I've finished studying some other artifacts which I could make available to you; I think they might make this worth your while.
If you don't have enough of the requirements for any Requirement Set below the first one
Yes, you have exactly what I'm looking for... but confound it! I'll need more. You'll collect more for me, won't you?
If you have the requirements
Magnificent! I have your reward right here. I think you'll find it quite useful to someone in your line of work.
After the trade
Ah, thank you, my friend! Some of the code in these older objects is very unusual... these will keep me busy for some time. Come back when you find more of these ancient artifacts!
Fasset
Requirement Set 1
Who are you? Why do you disturb Fasset? Have you followed his work? Do you understand the implications? Obviously not... if you had, you would not be here bothering him! You would be running, just as Fasset is running. Are you fool enough to delve where you ought not to? Then Fasset cannot stop you... but at least you can help him. The Trainman demands a heavy price for transport out of this hell hole. Help Fasset, and he will give you a piece of his research.
Requirement Set 2 and 3
Fasset must hide! You go away from here!
If you have the requirements for Requirement Set 2
What are you doing back here? Do you still not understand? Have you any... wait... the headband? You have the headband? Can it be? Is freedom really possible for poor Fasset? But Fasset gets ahead of himself. Go, see this woman. She might be able to help you... if you've gotten this far...
After trading for Requirement Set 1
Now off with you! The further you are from Fasset, the better... and if you decide to use his notes, may the consequences be on your head! Do not say that Fasset failed to warn you!
After trading for Requirement Set 2
Now go! Do not raise Fasset's hopes just to dash them again! Fasset must be free from this nightmare!
Mr. Pillsworth
If you don't have the requirements for Requirement Set 1
Oh! Are you with hotel management? Yes, well, you'll find that my bill is quite in order. I'll be staying indefinitely--I'm gathering some artifacts for my research.
If you don't have the requirements for Requirement Set 2
You wouldn't happen to have... No, never mind.
If you have the requirements for Requirement Set 1
Oh! The scalpel! May I see it a moment? Oh, yes... Fascinating! A most unusual metal. And it doesn't appear to be designed for human hands. As I suspected, it is very similar to an object being researched by a friend of mine in Downtown. Here is his address. If you want to know more about that object, I suggest you look him up. I'm sure he will be delighted to assist your research.
If you have the requirements for Requirement Set 2
My postcard! I wondered if Mr. Bishop ever got it--he didn't reply. If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to have it back. I'll be happy to compensate you for it, of course.
After trading for Requirement Set 1
Best of luck in your studies!
After trading for Requirement Set 2
Thank you. Sentimental value, don't you know.
Daniel Cates
If you don't have the requirements
I have certain information, but data like this doesn't come cheap.
If you don't have enough of the requirements
Hmm... No, no deal. Talk to me when you've got more stuff to trade.
If you have all of the requirements
Your buddy Dr. Voss is no mere researcher; the hostile group that popped out of that box he gave you was no accident. He has an agenda of some sort, one that doesn't seem to bode well for the rest of us. That's all I've been able to turn up. To learn more, you'll have to pay a visit to Kalt headquaters in Richland. This pass should get you through the lobby.
After the trade
If anyone asks, you didn't get that pass from me!
Fechamento
If you don't have the requirements
I don't think I can help you, meu amigo.
If you have all of the requirements
So you are the one Dame White mentioned then, yes? She called me recently. She has filled me in on the alarming developments. This GPS device has the location of the Antediluvian's headquarters programmed into it. Please, do not be asking how I found this. Just go, and do what must be done!
After the trade
This must end here, and now! Too much is at stake...
Lo Ruhamah
If you don't have the requirements
Afflict me not, child.
If you don't have enough of the requirements
I do not part with this artifact so easily.
If you have all of the requirements
The key grants access to the Antediluvian's abode in Downtown.
After the trade
Tell the Antediluvian that the crisis approaches.
Kirjath Arba
If you don't have the requirements
You do not have what I seek.
If you have all of the requirements
Ah, the goggles. I have been instructed to give this tracker to the one who bears them. May it guide you well.
After the trade
I cannot say where it will lead you. Do you fear the unknown?
Caleb Vitus
If you don't have the requirements
The bar's over there.
If you have all of the requirements
Yeah, I've seen that guy here before. Met with a fella who hangs here sometimes, name of "Gur Baal". If you're offering that chit, I'll give you his address.
After the trade
Pleasure doin' business with ya.