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Friday, March 4, 2016

B.L.A.D.E. Report #7 - Dead Men Tell No Tales (and get nothing done)

Oh gosh! Just looking at my notes for this post makes it seem like we did a lot, when I don't feel that way. A lot of what we did were just tasks, missions and chores accepted with a few being completed. Every goal I had, with the exception of one, ended in failure.

  I'm really interested in those glowing green balls. Are they plants or are they a material?

Starting back in Sylvalum, we continue our exploration of the Ganglion base North of FN site 409. Unfortunately, my luck was in the opposite direction and any enemy within our vicinity began shooting and their attacks just attracted more. We did complete Pounding Purges by defeating 6 knight purges, but being unable to hold our own anymore, we turn tail and run. Finally getting out of that death trap, we decide to explore the West side of Sylvalum. We make our way past Lake Ciel and into the West Ciel Sandsea where there are many absolutely tough enemies. Their were also many sight based enemies in the area and most of them being flying indigen, they will relentless chase you if you get caught. On our journey towards FN site 401, we defeat Alexei, the Jade, located NE of FN site 402. Eventually, after many setbacks, we get to FN site 401 and install the probe. We continue from there, entering the Secluded Lava Lake. Just like outside, there were many strong sight based indigen, and we couldn't get far. Also, in the cave, I finally master the Partisan Eagle class, and decide to change branches to the Striker branch and class. Back to basics, I got significantly weaker, but could still manage. Finally giving up, we return to NLA to rest, calm down, and reconnect with the citizens and other BLADES.

One of the first things we do is report to Kirsty about completing  Planetary Pioneer. From our conversation, we learn that the data probe we collected along with the other resources was for a classified project. According to Kirsty, the project is related to something about her colleagues and professors. I can't wait to find out what will come out of this project, or if we can help out more. Taking a look out in front of the BLADE Tower, we see two BLADE members discuss something with urgency. Joining in, Lara Nara and Clemons fill us in on their intel. They tell us that the Prone base North of NLA is developing a new weapon; and with that, we accept Attack on Biahno Hills. With impeccable timing, "Mr. Purple Hair" receives a call from the team already sent to buy some time for us. We were supposed to escort a research team into the base, find the weapon, and have them analyze it, but the prone forces already made their move, destroying their defense. Now, we were required to assist the team, and act as a clean up crew. Before going, we were going to take a walk around the Residential District, but Stella finds us with a message from Director General Nagi. Stella apparently came with info about a Ganglion survey team investigating the entrance to Dead Man's Gulch in Noctilum. Knowing why the Ganglion were investigating the area last time, there was concern of another super weapon that could potentially be there. Another concerning detail was that the Ganglions only sent a survey team when a small army could not handle the numerous tainted indigen there. This became our new highest priority; Dead Men Tell No Tales, which we will start after walking around the Residential District.

We take a look around enjoying the sights and listening to the idol chatter among the people. We didn't gain any valuable information, but we did manage to find little miss Murderess. East of Deliverance Park, we take notice of her over some hedges and go around through the front, through the the garage, and into the backyard where she is having teatime with this man in a tuxedo. Enjoying a cup of Ceylon tea, she seems to be on a "date" with this man. Even if it uses substituted ingredients, I was still interested in this Ceylon tea and asked to join in on her teatime. She flat out rejects me, but she did offer to share a ration for dinner later. Although it wasn't my intent, I guess this worked out, even if Irina may not approve. Also, knowing Murderess, I became interested in their conversation since I doubt this is a serious date between lovers. Once again, I was rejected right off the bat. Oh well! Too bad, so sad!

Looking at that area in the distance is weird. From here, it doesn't look familiar.

With urgency, we head to Dead Man's Gulch in Noctilum where we find a new alien species. A group of five of them were arguing about who should go deeper into the gulch to obtain something.From the conversation, I could tell that these aliens are very egotistical and didn't care much for each other unless looking at the situation as a danger to their entire group. Based on what they were saying, it seems that this group is being blackmailed into acting as retrievers, scouts, and meat shields. It didn't take long for them to notice us and cower in fear calling out to their God, Golbogga. I'm assuming this fear is because the Ganglion are spreading propaganda to all the aliens under their control. The ganglion supervisor then returns and attacks us. It was an easy fight which ended pretty quickly; even with their reinforcements. Saving the aliens, some of them were grateful while others were pessimistic. I guess it's understandable, but despite our peaceful advances, they believed that as the stronger force, we were even worse that the Ganglion. One of them even ran away; right into the jaws of a bothered Tainted Caro. We were all put off-guard, but we drew our weapons and fought the three Tainted. This last show of courage finally got them on our side. They introduced themselves as Zaruboggen; a species that is known as the ones that invented a universal environment suit. They were happy to join NLA and assist us in our cause. As of right now, we are on our way back to NLA. See you guys later!

          That tree branch just makes this picture!

Thank you for reading and please! Tell me what is your favourite class or class branch! Also, what is your favourite tea? And finally, is it just me or is the difference in difficulty between Noctilum and Oblivia compared to Sylvalum ridiculously huge? I'm having many problems exploring and some tips would be appreciated.

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