On the Threshold
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On the Threshold
- Quest giver
- Dig Site Chief
- Location
- Kholusia (X:34.7, Y:18.2)
- Quest line
YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse Quests- Level
- 80
- Experience
0- Gil
5,500- Previous quest
A Scandal in Komra- Next quest
- An Academic Dispute
- Patch
- 5.1
- Links
- EDB GT TC
“The dig site chief has noticed that Anogg and Konogg are conspicuously absent.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Unlocks
Steps
- Speak with Anogg.
- Enter the excavation tunnels.
- Speak with Anogg.
- Enter the Copied Factory.
- Speak with Konogg.
- Speak with Anogg.
Journal
- The dig site chief has noticed that Anogg and Konogg are conspicuously absent.
- Anogg and Konogg have apparently gone long enough without annoying the dig site chief that he has become concerned─concerned that they are plotting something behind his back. Given certain recent developments for which they were present, you cannot deny this possibility, nor should you have much trouble guessing where they might be found...
- You find Anogg and Konogg before the now-unguarded entrance to the machine graveyard. They lament that the door remains locked, but fortunately, you have a remedy for their woes: the key dropped by the disgraced watchman. Once you have handed it over to Anogg, there is little question as to whether or not the three of you will be heading inside to explore.
- You proceed down the excavation tunnel and make a rather explosive entrance into a reasonably large underground chamber, where you find several odd-looking and apparently territorial machina. Anogg and Konogg make short work of them with their bombs, and rush to the side of a strangely garbed woman lying prone─completely ignoring the indignant site chief, presumably drawn by the thunderous report of multiple unauthorized explosions, in so doing. The mysterious woman in white identifies herself as “2P,” but gives no further details, instead insisting that you delve deeper into the ruins to stop the “machine lifeforms”─which you gather must be the machina from earlier─without further ado.
- Though 2P finds her ingress further into the ruins stymied by a technologically secured door, Anogg and Konogg are not above using the same trick thrice, and blow the entire locking mechanism to smithereens before anyone can so much as make an alternative proposal. The way thus cleared, you are free at last to seek the truth of the machine graveyard─with Anogg and Konogg at your side whether you like it or not.
- ※The Copied Factory can be accessed via the Duty Finder.
- Through the metal doors, you find not broken remains scattered across the floor of a darkened cave, but rather rusted metal structures growing out of a verdant valley, reaching skyward and stretching into the distance as far as the eye can see. 2P tells you that this place was used in the manufacture of the so-called machine lifeforms, and indeed, no small number of them remain within. You fight your way past mechanical monsters great and greater until at last you come upon an adversary of an altogether different nature. Though you sense that this 9S and 2P have a complex relationship, you have no opportunity to press for details, as a heated battle ensues almost immediately. Though you are ultimately victorious, there is no telling what might emerge next, and 2P suggests that you withdraw for a time. Reading the exhaustion writ on her face, you agree.
- Emerging from the factory, you see 2P lying on a nearby bed that has been hastily assembled from crates and sleeping mats. Perhaps the battle took more out of her than you had been led to believe.
- You speak with Konogg, who tells you that 2P collapsed as they emerged from the ruins, and─sort of─compliments you for not having done the same. Just then, 2P reawakens. She remains conscious long enough to tell you that both she and 9S are mechanical constructs made to resemble men, that more such “androids” may be on their way to attack Komra as you speak, and that a “key” to understanding─and perhaps defeating─them lies somewhere within the factory. She then ceases to function entirely, coming to a stop all of a sudden like a wind-up automaton.
- Though there was a thoroughly overwhelming amount to consider in what 2P told you, Anogg appears rather fixated on the “powerful item inside the ruins” bit, insisting that you seek it out posthaste. She also provides you with a new tool of her own design─the portable archive─which you may use to record interesting observations in the course of your investigation. With so much of the unfamiliar landscape that has been so well hidden within Kholusia as yet unexplored, it will doubtless see plenty of use.
- ※The Portable Archive is now available under Collection in the Duty section of the main menu. Record data at certain locations within the ruins to fill it with pertinent information.
Dialogue
Accepting the Quest
Dig Site Chief: By the by─haven't seen Anogg and Konogg, have you? Usually when they go this long without getting underfoot, it means they're up to something. Dig Site Chief: I'd be grateful if you'd track them down again and send them my way. They're peskier than a pack of pixies, but even so, I'd rather keep them where I can see them.
Optional
Dig Site Chief: Sooner you can track down the wee scoundrels, the better. It's too quiet...
Konogg: Nice work in trouncing those brutes earlier. You're so easy to push around, I had almost forgotten your vocation!
Speaking with Anogg (Cutscene)
Anogg: That's the watch taken care of, but we never did get that key... Anogg: You mean to say that you picked it up? And no one's even noticed it's missing? Splendid! I shall open the door, and then you may escort us on our foray. Anogg: After all, everyone knows that the only thing that brings you more joy than being of service to your fellow man is...adventure! Indeed, your adventurous spirit calls you toward ever greater challenges, no matter how staggeringly ill-advised or outright suicidal!
< What will you say? > < Rude but fair, I suppose. > < But the chief says we're not allowed. No, no, I couldn't possibly. >
< Rude but fair, I suppose. > Anogg: Isn't it just?
< But the chief says we're not allowed. No, no, I couldn't possibly. > Anogg: And after we've made it sound so very appealing!
Konogg: How truly, madly, deeply you wound us, [miss/sir]!
Anogg: I see that we have no other choice but to drag you on this adventure against your will. Never mind the how─we'll come up with something on the way.
(Both) Anogg: Hurry along, now! There are secrets to be found here, and we'll be the ones to bring them to light─and possibly to market, depending. Anogg: Maybe we'll even give you a share of the spoils! A small one, mind.
Entering the excavation tunnels (Cutscene)
Anogg: Locked. Which bodes well for us finding something worth our time within, assuming we can get it open...
Konogg: The moment of truth, then.
Anogg: That was easy.
Mysterious Machina: Intruders sighted. Eliminating with extreme prejudice.
Dig Site Chief: What have you done!? Dig Site Chief: Wicked white...
Woman in White: The...the machine lifeforms...
Anogg: “Machine lifeforms”? What are you talking about? And why didn't you blow up?
2P: I am numbe─ 2P. Call me 2P. The rest can wait. 2P: The machine lifeforms must be stopped. To do that, we must reach the heart of the ruins. Come.
Dig Site Chief: Anogg! Konogg! Don't you dare! Dig Site Chief: How bloody stupid are they!? <sigh> Listen, sinner─I know we've put you to plenty of trouble already, but...I need you to stop them before they dig themselves any deeper. At this rate, someone's going to get hurt.
Optional
Dig Site Chief: Not a thimble's worth of common sense between the two of them, I tell you. And once they get going...<sigh>
Konogg: They don't make this easy, do they? These machine-whatsits.
2P: If we can't unlock it, we'll need to break it down.
Speaking with Anogg (Cutscene)
Anogg: Another door! Who needs this many doors?
2P: Sealed per defensive protocols, I believe.
Anogg: Protocols, shmotocols! We've got something for this immovable object.
Konogg:Unstoppable force!
Anogg: Mwahaha! How'd you like that? Anogg: I'm sure you were told to keep us from getting into trouble, or some such nonsense, right? Anogg: But who took care of those machines? Us! Who got the door open? Us! Who's going to find out what's in there? Us!
Optional
2P: That's the means of ingress secured. Onward.
Anogg: Aha! Hahaha! Mwahahahahahaha...<cough> <cough> <cough>...<wheeze>... Remind me to save the maniacal laughter for after the dust clears, next time.
Konogg: Smell that? That gentle scent carried with the draft? That's the smell of secrets!
Dig Site Chief: If you won't stop them, at least keep those two from getting themselves killed. I've got enough problems without adding funeral arrangements.
Entering the Copied Factory
Duty Dialogue
Anogg: What is that awful noise?
2P: The alarm. They know we're here.
Konogg: “They”?
Anogg: Machines don't have “life,” though. That's an oxymoron.
2P: They have sentience; they have will. Though these ones' will is not their own...
Serial-jointed Command Model: Multiple lifeforms confirmed. Eliminating. Serial-jointed Command Model: All units: fire at will.
2P: We're surrounded! Watch your back. And your front.
Serial-jointed Command Model: All units: sight primary targets.
2P: Don't let them get a lock on you! Keep moving!
Serial-jointed Command Model: Alert. Alert. Preliminary defen...ses...breach...
2P: I appreciate your assistance.
Anogg: Awfully clever of us to bring help along.
2P: Stay close.
Anogg: Fancy meeting you here, yawning chasm.
Konogg: Would you look at that!
2P: We'll need to take the pods across.
Konogg: What, these tiny things? You sure?
Anogg: It's like it goes on forever...
2P: This way. 2P: The small ones are easy enough to deal with. Most of the time... 2P: Reinforcements. Take them out. 2P: Good enough. Let's go.
Anogg: I can't believe that this─whatever it is─has been here all along...
2P: It's a factory for the machine lifeforms. And an active threat. 2P: This way. 2P: It's too quiet. 2P: Something isn't right here. It's almost like...
Hobbes: Volunteers detected and welcomed. Commencing assessment. Hobbes: Sacrifice for the greater good logged and appreciated.
2P: It's above us. And below. And... Dammit.
System: The wall-mounted left arm begins to move...
Hobbes: Subject finesse duly noted as “inspirational.” Congratulations! Hobbes: Initial testing complete. Commencing pain tolerance assessment.
2P: The walls! Keep your eyes on the walls!
System: The wall-mounted flamethrowers activate.
Hobbes: New durability records logged. Congratulations! Hobbes: Commencing logic circuit and processing speed assessment.
System: The wall-mounted right arm begins to move...
Hobbes: Results far exceeding projections logged. Subjects confirmed irregular.
2P: I assume these tests are only designed for machine lifeforms.
Hobbes: Potential score manipulation detected. Offense taken.
System: Flammable oil is leaking from the floor... System: Flammable oil is leaking from the floor...
Hobbes: Evaluation suspended. Discarding subjects.
2P: As I thought. We'll need to destroy it quickly.
Hobbes: Anomaly...dete...cted...commend...re...pair...
2P: We can descend via the central hatch. 2P: Some may still be functional. Be careful.
Anogg: How deep does this go?
Konogg: How are all of these machines powered?
2P: Each of them has a core. Destroy that, and it can't function.
Anogg: Look! What's that?
2P: A flight unit. This should speed things up.
Goliath Tank: Intruders. Prepare yourselves. Goliath Tank: Help. Help. Someone...
2P: It's been hacked! 2P: If we hit the unit hard enough, we might be able to disrupt his connection. 2P: I've taken control. This way.
Anogg: Come on!
Konogg: Hurry! Konogg: What is this stuff? Flour?
Anogg: Mineral dust, maybe. I hope it's not harmful. Anogg: <cough> <cough> ...Particularly as I just breathed some in.
Konogg: Does that count as a machine lifeform?
Anogg: It's enormous!
2P: Goliath-class machines ahead. Prepare yourselves.
Engels: My name is Engels, serial number 110-C.
2P: Those arms are nasty. Keep your distance.
Engels: Now charging. Please wait.
2P: Support units. Nothing a few missiles won't solve. 2P: I suppose we'll do this the hard way.
Engels: Now annihilating. Please wait. Engels: Vital signs detected. Reevaluating offensive protocol...
2P: Dammit! Scanning for energy signature... 2P: There, below. It's rising fast. 2P: Prepare for breach!
Engels: Vital signs detected. Reevaluating offensive protocol... Engels: Support required. Activating Marx units.
2P: More units? What now?
Engels: Incendiary readied. Remain still while crushing commences.
2P: Do something about those arms!
Engels: Critical da...mage...sustai...ned. Please...wait... Please...
2P: This energy signature... Found you!
Anogg: Oh, fly off and leave us to clamber over the giant scary machine, why don't you.
Konogg: Found the way up!
Anogg: Not these again... But I suppose there's no time to waste.
Cutscene
2P: That's him. The one controlling the machines.
9S: Well, well... 9S: Now I destroy you-once and for all.
Duty Dialogue
9S-operated Walking Fortress: So you're with 2P? Don't think I won't kill you too.
2P: You're the one who's going to die here, 9S.
9S-operated Walking Fortress: These Goliaths sure are handy!
2P: He's hacking Engels. Arm incoming!
9S-operated Walking Fortress: Decoupling flight unit. And now...
2P: Don't let him out of your sight! 2P: Multiple heat signatures from 9S's unit. Get back! 2P: Incoming! From the other side!
9S-operated Walking Fortress: Here goes!
2P: He's coming back this way!
9S-operated Walking Fortress: And again. 9S-operated Walking Fortress: Targets acquired. Firing at will! 9S-operated Walking Fortress: Just try dodging this.
2P: He's taking control of the missiles!
Serial-jointed Service Model: Fight. Protect. Serial-jointed Service Model: Fight. Destroy. Serial-jointed Service Model: Be careful. Careful.
2P: I'll shield you. Over here!
9S-operated Walking Fortress: I'll blow you to pieces! 9S-operated Walking Fortress: You're not getting out alive, 2P! 9S-operated Walking Fortress: Targets acquired. Firing at will!
Post-duty Pop-ups
Anogg: Is it over?
2P: We can't be sure. Stay vigilant.
Konogg: Phew.
Post-Duty Cutscene
2P: There may be others lying in wait. We should withdraw.
Optional
Dig Site Chief: They're both all right, by the looks of it. Didn't expect that. Well done.
2P: ...
Anogg: Ah, danger upon danger! Mystery within mystery! How invigorating, this...invigoration!
Speaking with Konogg (Cutscene)
Konogg: She just collapsed! One minute she was walking ahead of us, the next─well, as you see here. Konogg: Though after all of that, perhaps the greater shock is that you're still standing. I'm impressed. And a little bit scared. Konogg: Truly, you're wasted on the petty errands that everyone else puts you up to.
Anogg: Oh! Are you feeling better? Anogg: More importantly, who was that boy in black? How was he controlling the machines?
2P: Not a boy, an android. An advanced machine designed in imitation of mankind. Same as me.
Konogg: ...You? You're a machine?
Anogg: But that's impossible! It's hard enough to make a fully functioning ironbeard, or a wind-up automaton that bears a passing resemblance to a real person. To create machines that look and act and fight like you two... Who could possibly have done such a thing? And how? Anogg: But─fine. Let's say, for the moment, that I believe you. Why would one of these androids want to attack us?
2P: I don't know. But he's not the only one out there. 2P: And if the other androids come looking for these ruins, I can't promise they won't be just as...aggressive. 2P: Anyone who gets in their way could be in terrible danger. This whole place could be in danger...
Konogg: If they're anything like what we just saw, I don't like our chances...
Anogg: Don't be silly. We have our clever minds! We have loads of explosives! We have an exceptionally violent assistant, and we even have an android of our own!
2P: I'm sorry... 2P: My systems took too much damage in that battle. I don't...think I'll be functional for much longer. 2P: I can only tell you what you need to do. 2P: Deep within the ruins lies the key. Find it. 2P: With it, we can stop them. The machines, the androids... 2P: With it, you can restore...
Konogg: Restore... Restore her to functionality, maybe?
Dig Site Chief: What in the hells was that about?
Anogg: Ohoho... Anogg: >> A very promising discovery, is what! << Anogg: So we must persevere! Onward! Inward! Awaaay!
Konogg: Hmm...
Optional
Dig Site Chief: So there're androids, which are machines, but also other machines, and also... Dig Site Chief: Look, all I know is that I'm not keen on anything that gets Anogg this excited. Not bloody keen at all.
Konogg: Having seen all of that from 2P...what else sleeps within those ruins, I wonder?
Speaking with Anogg (Cutscene)
Anogg: I knew that there was something of value in there! Mwahaha... Anogg: And once we get our hands on it, they'll see. They'll all see! Anogg: Oh! Nothing! What? Did you hear something? Anogg: Ahem. The real question is, do we pack more explosives this time? Maybe we can fit some in your pack, as well... Anogg: You are coming along, right? Oh, who am I kidding─I know you wouldn't miss it!
< What will you say? > < Oh, I'm sure I won't be given the choice to miss it. > < How charming that you continue to pretend to care about my opinion. >
(Both) Anogg: Yes, yes, we both know that you're loving this. Anogg: And I have a present for you! Feast your eyes on this! Anogg: It's a one-of-a-kind recording device─the portable archive! If you spot anything odd, aaanything at all, march right up to it and let this collect its data. Then we'll have a nice little set of records to review. Anogg: I know, I know, we're brilliant. Anyway, find a place for that in your pack, and do take care of what other preparations need doing. We'll be ready to go when you are.