Part 76

Dive into Prey (2017) emails! Uncover the rogue operator threat, fitness test woes, and strange Neuromod effects. Your guide to Talos I's secrets.

Alright, let's dive into some of the emails you can find scattered around Talos I. These aren't direct quest steps, but they flesh out the story and give you some juicy intel. Think of it as eavesdropping on the station's drama!

First up, we have a tense exchange between Chief Danielle Sho and Alex Yu regarding a potential rogue operator. Sho is seriously concerned that Morgan might have built an unlicensed operator that could access station protocols, potentially putting everyone at risk. She's worried about a repeat of the 'TranStar North incident' and wants to ensure IT protocols are enforced. Alex seems a bit dismissive at first, trusting Lorenzo Calvino's word that an investigation isn't needed, but Sho is clearly not backing down.

Next, we get an email from Emma Beatty, the Talos I Fitness Trainer, to Alex Yu. Apparently, Alex has been slacking on his fitness tests – missed the last five! Emma offers to let him do them privately if he's uncomfortable, emphasizing the importance of setting an example for the crew. It's a little peek into the daily grind and personal lives on the station.

Mathias Kohl sends an email to Alex Yu about Morgan's Neuromod evaluation. He notes that Morgan is 'different,' showing significant 'personality drift' beyond what's expected from Neuromod use. He's sent his findings to Alex and Bellamy, and it raises questions about using Neuromods for re-conditioning, not just therapy.

Then there are a few emails from Argentena Pero, who seems to be having a rough time in her crew quarters. First, she's reporting someone trying to break into her room and is clearly terrified. Shortly after, she complains that her quarters have no view of space and are generally subpar for someone of her… stature. She's also quite unhappy with the 'sparkling wine' she was served, calling it 'flat piss' and demanding a replacement, perhaps even some Sardar bourbon and new glasses because the old ones are broken.

Emma Beatty sends another email, this time to Crew Quarters Security, updating the code for the Fitness Center to 8119. Apparently, too many people were sharing the old code with unauthorized personnel.

We also see an email from Will Mitchell to Dr. Hans Kelstrup, informing him that they won't get more canned pears until the next supply shuttle. Elliot apparently marks them 'E.D.S.' for some reason.

Finally, there's a brief exchange between Alex Yu and Hans Kelstrup about 'ARNs' (likely referring to Arbori or similar entities requiring scheduling) and a note from Kelstrup about a significant setback involving Mueller's staff not recording data properly. Wiping the memories of an entire department is proving to be a major hurdle.

Tips:

• Keep an eye out for these emails! They often provide context for events or hint at larger issues on the station.
• The rogue operator threat mentioned by Sho is a big deal and worth remembering as you progress.
• Pay attention to the details in the emails; sometimes they contain codes or clues you might need later.