The Damaged Banner — Beholder: Conductor Walkthrough
The Damaged Banner quest requires you to repair the torn banner in the Ministry's office. This seemingly simple task has multiple solutions, each impacting your reputation with the Ministry and potentially your financial standing. Your approach determines whether you spend your own money, exploit others, or cleverly use existing resources.
To complete "The Damaged Banner" quest, you have a few options:
- Repair it yourself: If you have a Sewing Kit, you can repair the banner directly. This is the cheapest option, costing you nothing if you already possess the item. Sewing Kits can sometimes be found in apartments or purchased from the Black Market Dealer.
- Hire a tailor: You can pay a tailor to fix the banner. This is the most straightforward but also the most expensive option. The cost can vary, but expect to pay around 500-750 Ministry Credits. You can typically find a tailor by asking around the apartment building or checking the local directory.
- Frame someone: You can attempt to frame a tenant for damaging the banner, then offer to fix it for them in exchange for a favor or a reduced price. This requires careful planning and evidence planting, and carries a risk of being caught. For example, you could plant a torn piece of fabric from the banner in a tenant's apartment and then report them.
- Report it as irreparable: You can report the banner as beyond repair and request a new one from the Ministry. This option might incur a delay and could negatively impact your efficiency rating, but it avoids personal cost.
The most efficient and cost-effective method is to use a Sewing Kit. If you don't have one, consider purchasing one from the Black Market Dealer before resorting to more expensive or risky alternatives.