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Mission: 9-2: Data Retrieval
Client: Principal
Quest: A team sent by the Lab has been attacked, and their research data was lost. We need you to go and retrieve it

=Pioneer 2=
--Principal's office--

(Irene)
We've been waiting [name]
Allow me to explain this mission to you.
The other day, the Lab sent a research team to the Crater again.
They were ambushed and lost their [red]reasearch data[/red].
Also, we've received the team's distress signal.
The military has dispatched a unit, but they've blocked the way to the Crater.
Hunters have been asked to track down the missing [red]research data[/red].
But if you can, please try to rescue the research team as well.
The [red]reasearch data[/red] is absolutely critical, though.
Other hunters have been dispatched on this mission, as well.
So if you need to work with them to accomplish this task, please do so.
You will be taking the router to the western side of the Crater.
That's it. Good luck!

(Irene)
Recovery of the Lab's [red]research data[/red] is your first priority.
Be careful.

(Irene)
Allow me to digress.
There's a router to get to the Crater from the eastern side.
However, the military currently has a blockade there.

(Principal)
Did Irene give you the details?
Good, then.
Please head to the Crater and recover the missing [red]research data[/red].

(Principal)
It's as Irene explained.
Please head to the Crater and recover the missing [red]research data[/red].

(Left scientist)
I appreciate your going through this trouble.
This data is of the utmost importance.
I look forward to hearing the good news of your retrieval of our data.

(Right scientist)
I heard that an elite Lab team suffered heavy casualties.
Make sure that you're fully prepared for whatever's down there.

--Outside Principals Office--

(Lady in shop)
That's way too expensive.
... ... ...
...hey, were you just listening in on me?

(Lady near check room)
Hey, you there! What's going on down on Ragol? Do you know anything?
How long are we gonna have to wait, here?

(Scientist near check room)
I can't figure it out!
The energy required to alter the meteor's orbit like that would have...
Hmm, Photon energy might be strong enough to...

(Man by principal's teleporter)
Those folks in uniform won't stop talking about the meteor.
I saw plenty of meteors while out on a cruise.

(Boy outside Hunter's Guild)
That meteor had some serious power behind it.
The shockwave from the impact was just off the charts!
It didn't even impact the planet directly! If it had, then... yikes!

(Girl outside Med Center)
All of Pioneer 2 is abuzz about the meteor incident!
They say that there's this huge hole on Ragol's surface now!
None of us civilians have seen it of course, but...
Oh, I just love gossip!

(Nurse in Med Center)
If you're hurt, head to the Medical Center for aid!
... ...
Hey, now where did that girl go off to?

(Left Soldier to Ragol Teleporter):
The teleport zone is just like a battlefield.
A number of hunters have already gone down to the surface.
Keep your head together, though, and don't do anything rash.

(Right Soldier to Tagol Teleporter)
The Lab's research team? I see...
Even though we're military, we need to be extra careful.

=Crater (Western Route)=

Cutscene:
Fences forming a triforce shape with a square in the middle protecting a warp are shown

Proceed to Eastern Most Warp...

Cutscene:
Rupika appears

(Rupika)
Awesome job!
I bet those creatures won't be coming around here anymore!
Doesn't look like it's safe here, regardless of what was said before.
How was I supposed to get around with these creatures here?
Yeesh. Well, anyway... things look okay now.
Hee hee. I think I'll go on ahead.

Gate behind Rupika unlocks...

(Rupika)
It always seems like there's someone assigned to look after me.
But I can handle things just by myself!
I swear!

Press green laser switch...

Cutscene:
Green triangular shaped fences in the middle disappear...

Return to start and go to Western most warp...

Cutscene:
Bernie appears

(Bernie)
You came here to get the [red]research data[/red], too?
I think we just need to get the laser fence opened.
Just leave it to me!

Gate behind bernie unlocks...

(Bernie)
Hey, did you kill all of the enemies on the way here?
Wheeeeew.
That's impressive.
I guess I owe you one for that, too!
Ha ha!

Press blue laser switch...

Cutscene:
Blue triangular shaped fences on outer edge disappear...

Return to start and go past the unlocked fence north... northern most warp

Cutscene:
Ash appears

(Ash)
Hey, you! Haven't I seen you somewhere before?
You're [name], aren't you? Zidd hired you a while back, right?
I still ow you for my life back then.
Honestly, I mean it.
Thank you.
Anyway, there was a laser fence in the way, here.
So, I went and deactivated it.
You know, the Principal's hired a lot of hunters for this task.
I need to make sure I stand out and outperform the rest!

Gate behind Ash unlocks...

(Ash)
Although it'll be a challenge to surpass your level of skill.
The creatures here are no laughing matter, so you might need help.
I went through a lot to get this far, and my pals were tough, too.
you might not need this but I still want you to have this. Here.

[You got a [blue] Moon Atomizer[/blue].]

(Ash)
Hey, you know that android that helped you save me before?
I haven't seen it in a while. I think it might be up to something.
I only have my hunch, but be careful, okay?

Press red laser switch...

Cutscene:
Square fence in the middle opens...

Cutscene:
Area showing warp to next area and a computer blocked by fence...

Return to start and proceed to the unlocked warp in the middle...

Cutscene:
...Logging In...
Login Complete
...Accessing Data...
...Downloading Data...
Download Complete
[You got [red]research data[/red]!]

=Pioneer 2=

(Principal)
You were able to get the [red]research data[/red] back?
Excellent work!
The Lab will surely be happy with this news as well.
you have my thanks again.

(Principal)
Good job, there.
Please, rest until the next assignment.

(Irene)
Thank you for getting the [red]research data[/red] back!
It seems that most of the Lab members on the team made it back safely.
Now they can have peace of mind, too.
You've done a great job! Go take some time off!

(Irene)
You've done a great job! Go take some time off!

Script provided by Jaspaller.