Why Call Them Back From Retirement? Walkthrough
The 'Why Call Them Back From Retirement?' quest is a pivotal early-game mission that introduces you to the plight of the colonists and the desperate measures taken by the Board. This guide will detail how to initiate and complete this quest, ensuring you gather the necessary information and make informed decisions.
To start 'Why Call Them Back From Retirement?', you'll need to speak with Parvati Holcomb in the town of Edgewater on Emerald Vale. Parvati is concerned about the missing settlers who were supposed to be part of a new colony initiative. She believes they were sent to a dangerous location and wants you to investigate their disappearance.
Your first objective is to travel to the location Parvati suspects: the abandoned cannery. This area is located to the west of Edgewater and is known to be inhabited by hostile creatures, primarily Raptidons. stock up on appropriate weapons and ammunition before venturing out. Consider bringing companions with combat-focused skills.
Upon reaching the cannery, you'll find evidence of a struggle and the remains of the missing settlers. Further investigation will reveal that they were not simply lost but were deliberately sent to this hazardous location as a form of 'retirement' by the Board, a cruel euphemism for disposal. You'll need to find a way to access the Board's records within the cannery to confirm this.
Inside the cannery, you'll encounter more Raptidons and potentially some automated defenses. Navigate through the facility, searching for the main terminal or any documents that shed light on the Board's actions. You may need to solve a simple environmental puzzle or bypass a locked door to proceed. The key is to find concrete proof of the Board's callousness.
Once you have gathered sufficient evidence, you'll need to return to Parvati in Edgewater. Present her with the information you've uncovered. This quest is a sificant turning point, as it exposes the brutal realities of the Board's governance and sets the stage for your future actions. Your dialogue with Parvati will determine how you proceed with this knowledge.
The rewards for completing 'Why Call Them Back From Retirement?' include experience points, Bit, and a sificant boost to your reputation with the people of Edgewater. This quest is crucial for understanding the game's overarching themes of corporate greed and the struggle for survival in the Halcyon colony.
| Objective | Location | Key Enemies |
|---|---|---|
| Speak with Parvati Holcomb | Edgewater | N/A |
| Travel to the Abandoned Cannery | West of Edgewater | Raptidons |
| Investigate the Cannery | Abandoned Cannery | Raptidons, Automated Defenses |
| Find Evidence of Board's Actions | Abandoned Cannery | N/A |
| Return to Parvati | Edgewater | N/A |