Stratonian

Grizz Turner

Hey there, shopper! / Got some rare finds!

Dr. Orion Bloom

Hey, space cadet!/Howdy!/Yoo-hoo!

Name's Dr. Orion Bloom, the one and only space botanist!

A crash landing, some lost crew, and a whole low of alien plants later, here I am.

But hey, could be worse. Like being allergic to oxygen, right?

Well, apart from my radio being as useful as a chocolate teapot, I'm doin' alright.

It's not so bad here, got plenty of green friends to keep me company.

Oh, and my suit's recycling system? Top-notch. I've had the same cup of coffee six times!

I wish I could tell you more about this place, but I'm as lost as a black cat in a coal cellar.

We collided with something in space, next thing I know, I woke up in this strange land. It's all a bit fuzzy.

There are flora and fauna I've never seen before. It s^[sic] as if I've crash-landed on an unknown planet.

One moment in space, the next in this weird wilderness I'm as baffled as you are.

[​Cosmic Coordinates Conundrum​]

If you're offering, I've got a job for you.

Without these coordinates, my crew won't know where I am. It's like searching for a needle in a haystack.

I'm stranded here, with no way to navigate this alien landscape or reach out to my crew.

The isolation, the uncertainty, it's maddening. Every moment is a test of sanity.

My crew, they're not just colleagues - they're my friends. The thought of them lost and terrified... It's too much.

It feels like an eternity since the crash. Time and space have lost all meaning.

But hey, there's no rush right? Except each ticking second feels like a punch in the gut.

So if you come across my crew, pass them my coordinates. It's a glimmer of hope in the abyss of despair.

I understand. It's a lot to ask. I'll just... I'll just keep on waiting.

[+400  Experience]

Great! You're a real lifesaver. Or... a life-deliverer?

Remember, if you bump into an astronaut, give them these coordinates.

[If accepted Cosmic Coordinates Conundrum]

Got all I need right here... Except for my crew, of course.

[If accepted Cosmic Coordinates Conundrum]

Any luck finding my crew?

Ratchet

Ready to blow something up?/Lock and load, baby!

They call me Ratchet. I'm your friendly arms dealer.

Used to be an engineer back on my world, but now I craft weapons for the newbies here in Kwalat.

Ain't no creature too big or too small I can't equip with the right firepower.

If you're planning on sticking around here, you might want to learn a thing or two about weapon crafting. Could be useful for a rookie like you.

Weaponsmiths craft all kinds of weapons and chips for it.

You can create any kind of weapon, even if you don't know how to use it.

Every weapon can have unique attributes because a recipe isn't a strict blueprint, but a set of scripts and instructions.

If luck's on your side, you might just craft a weapon with top-tier DPS and right Attack Speed for this model.

Weapons and chips vary in quality. The better the quality of weapon, the more chips you can install, leading to more enhancements.

These chips add various effects to your weapons, making them more versatile.

There are two types of chips - basic and advanced. Basic chips confer small but useful effects, while advanced chips offer more substantial benefits.

However, advanced chips need recharging as they deplete their charge when activated.

Most of the time, weapons are made from recycled materials like Iron Ingots, Treated Wood, or Leather.

At times, we might also need some basic resources. Both the most common and the rarest.

You can procure all these from gathering professions or through resource recycling.

This should be enough information to get you started. As you get more practice, you'll start understanding more.

Life's been a blast since I ended up here. Get it? Blast, 'cause, well, weapons... Nevermind.

The Elan government's all for arming the newcomers. So, business is booming, just like my grenades.

Apart from the occasional monster attack and portal mishap, I'd say things are going pretty well.

Goldenfield was just a sleepy town before that portal opened up. Now, it's the Wild West out here.

We've got everything from lowly peasants to high-tech aliens wandering in. Like my neighbour, D Rek, the Constructor.

But hey, more customers for me, right? Keep 'em coming, I say.

By the way, if you need it, I can sell both ready-made weapons and recipes. Of course, there is not the entire possible arsenal, but it is enough for the purpose

[​Explosive Engineering​]

Need help? Hell, I've got a list as long as a sniper rifle. Here's something you can start with.

So, here's the deal, I've got an order for an upgraded launcher.

The client wants some pretty nifty enhancements, like a red dot sight, thermal imaging scopes, and an improved handle to cut down on recoil.

Now, I've whipped up these modules, but I need a base launcher to install them on. And I can't very well test them on the client's weapon, can I?

I need you to craft an Assault Launcher. It's the perfect weapon for these upgrades.

It's not an easy task, you'll need Iron Ingot, Diamond, Leather, and 2 Jewelry Wood. They're a bit uncommon, but hey, that's part of the fun, right?

Once you've got those, you can use this recipe to craft the launcher. Bring it back here when you're done and I install these upgrades.

[+300  Experience] [+38  Gold]

Okey dokey! Get to work and let's make some magic... or rather, a launcher!

Don't forget to craft that Assault Launcher. Remember, you need Leather, Diamong, Iron Ingot, and 2 Jewelry Wood.

Guess you're not up for some explosive fun. Pity.

[If accepted Explosive Engineering]

All quiet on the western front. Check back later, yeah?

[If accepted Explosive Engineering]

How's that launcher coming along, hotshot?