In Node We Trust

In Node We Trust

Quest giver

Guidance Node

Location

Azys Lla (X:9, Y:11)

Quest line

Heavensward Main Scenario Quests

Level

59

Experience

 53,820

Gil

 545

Previous quest

Systematic Exploration

Next quest

Chimerical Maintenance
Chimerical Abominations
Pollution Solution
Good Hunting

Patch

3.0

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Main Scenario Progress: 331 / 853 (38.8%)

   

Heavensward Progress: 90 / 138 (65.2%)

   

“

The aeons-old guidance node is patiently awaiting instructions.

— In-game description

Rewards

Choose one of the following options:

• 1   Battledance Materia IV
• 1   Quickarm Materia IV
• 1   Quicktongue Materia IV

Unlocks

• 
  Aether Current

Steps

• Speak with Alphinaud.

• Speak with the guidance node at Matter Conduit II-III.

• Use the Allagan teleporter to travel to the Beta Quadrant.

• Speak with the guidance node at Matter Conduit III-II.

Journal

• It appears that the guidance node can show you the way to the Aetherochemical Research Facility upon the “Flagship,” Azys Lla's central isle. Ask Alphinaud how he feels about following the suspiciously helpful Allagan machine.

• For want of a surer way to reach your destination, it is decided that you will trust the guidance node. Follow the node to Matter Conduit II-III and ask it for further instructions.

• If the guidance node is to be believed, the matter conduit will send you to the Beta Quadrant. Operate the Allagan transporter at the center of the conduit when you are ready to proceed.

• You use the matter conduit and emerge, as promised, in the Beta Quadrant. Request further instructions from the guidance node.

• In a manner ill befitting a machine, the guidance node expresses surprise that the conduit still functions correctly after over five millennia of disuse.

Dialogue

Optional Dialogue

Cid: Well, this node turned out to be rather more useful than I expected!

Biggs: A few years back, Wedge decided he wanted a dog. And when we said no, he sulked for a bleedin' month.

Wedge: Gilly's a good girl! Isn't she a good girl?

Y'shtola: The Warring Triad puts me in mind of a tale from my childhood. It told of three gods locked in perpetual conflict.

Alphinaud: The Warring Triad... I somehow doubt they are amenable to negotiation.

Estinien: What in the Fury's name is that thing?

Accepting the Quest

Guidance Node: <blip> Greetings, (Master/Mistress) [Forename]. Is there something you wish to know? 

< How will you respond? >
< Tell me how to reach the Flagship. >
< Tell me how to reach the Aetherochemical Research Facility. >
< Nothing in particular, Gilly. >

< Nothing in particular, Gilly. >
Guidance Node: Determining a recommended location for routine inspection...
Location determined.

(All Choices)
Guidance Node: <blip> Requesting access to the Aetherochemical Research Facility... 
Access granted. Generating route... 
Guidance Node: <blip> Route generated. Commencing guidance to chosen destination.  
Guidance Node: Please be aware that the designated route may take you through restricted sectors, and that the isle's defense systems may attempt to terminate you. Be kindly reminded that, in accordance with the terms and conditions of use, you and your party assume all risk of damage or injury, including death, that may occur en route to your destination.

Optional Dialogue

Wedge: Promise me you'll take good care of Gilly! Don't let any harm come to her!

Biggs: First Maggie, and now Gilly... Maybe we should have let him have that dog...

Cid: Should you need to return to Ishgard for supplies, you can use that standard to signal for an Ironworks airship, just as before.
Cid: When your business below is done, let our man at the airship landing know, and he'll ferry you back here to resume the mission.

Estinien: So we are to follow that...thing? ...I shall leave it to you to deal with it.

Y'shtola: Though we know little of the node, we know still less of the facility at large. Let us see where it leads us.

Speaking with Alphinaud

Alphinaud: Can the guidance node be trusted? I know not, but we have few other options. Let us see where it leads us. 
Alphinaud: [Forename], Y'shtola, Estinen—we four shall proceed to the research facility. 
Alphinaud: Cid, the Excelsior is our sole means of escape. Pray remain here and have her ready to depart at a moment's notice.

Cid: Understood. We'll see that she's repaired and ready to fly. If anything happens, just let me know via linkpearl. 

Alphinaud: Be on your guard, my friends—the enemy could be anywhere.

Optional Dialogue

Estinien: We have scarce begun, and already it leads us to a dead end.

Y'shtola: Mayhap this node has further instructions for us.

Alphinaud: If I am not mistaken, this is some manner of teleportation device.

Speaking with the Guidance Node at Matter Conduit II-III

Guidance Node: <blip> You are currently within the Alpha Quadrant. 
Guidance Node: First, you must use the nearby matter conduit to travel to the Beta Quadrant. Please wait a moment while I activate it. 
(Optional)
Guidance Node: Conduit activated. You may travel to the Beta Quadrant at your lesiure.

Optional Dialogue

Estinien: Are you certain it is wise to trust this orb with our lives?

Alphinaud: The matter conduit appears to operate on the same principle as the aetherytes. How remarkable that it should still function after all this time...

Y'shtola: That node is not what it seems. From amidst the metal, I sense the gaze of a living being. Have care around it.

Speaking with the guidance node at Matter conduit III-II

Guidance Node: According to my records, this conduit was last serviced approximately five thousand and fourteen years, six months, eleven days, seven hours and thirteen minutes ago. 
Guidance Node: That it should function without mishap may be described as a miracle.