A Matter of Time
Embark on a critical side mission titled 'A Matter of Time' in Control Ultimate Edition, which delves into the temporal anomalies and personal stories within the Federal Bureau of Control. This quest often involves investigating strange occurrences related to time itself, requiring Jesse to use her unique abilities to unravel a mystery and potentially save someone caught in a temporal loop or distortion.
'A Matter of Time' is a side mission that typically becomes available after reaching a certain point in the main story, often after gaining access to specific sectors or abilities. Here's what you can expect:
- Mission Giver: This mission is often initiated by interacting with a specific character or finding a particular document or audio log that hints at a temporal disturbance. Dr. Darling's research or communications might be involved.
- Objective: The core objective usually revolves around investigating a localized temporal anomaly. This could involve finding a person trapped in a time loop, retrieving an object that is phasing in and out of existence, or stabilizing a temporal rift.
- Location: The mission might take you to a specific, often previously inaccessible, area within the Oldest House that is experiencing temporal distortions. This could be a laboratory, an office, or even a section of the Astral Plane.
- Challenges: Expect unique challenges related to time. This might include enemies that appear and disappear, environmental hazards that shift rapidly, or puzzles that require precise timing to solve. Jesse's abilities, particularly Levitate and Launch, will be crucial for navigating these temporal complexities.
- Lore and Narrative: 'A Matter of Time' often provides sificant lore insights into the FBC's research into temporal mechanics and the dangers associated with manipulating time. It can also offer a more personal narrative, highlighting the human cost of these experiments.
- Rewards: Completing this side mission typically rewards players with Ability Points, Source energy, crafting materials, and potentially unique Personal Mods or Service Weapon Mods that are thematically linked to the mission's temporal nature.
Engaging with 'A Matter of Time' is highly recommended for players seeking to deepen their understanding of the Oldest House's mysteries and to acquire valuable rewards that will aid them in their main quest.