In Pursuit of Power

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Rimelnaud would like your opinion on something.

Quest description

In Pursuit of Power is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker.

Journal[]

• You are approached by Rimelnaud, who wants you to accompany him when he goes to negotiate with an engineer from Tapper's Den. The man in question─Appius─is keen to restart Juturna Platform G, but Rimelnaud doubts his motives on account of his Garlean heritage.

※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level.

• You speak to Appius, who kindly explains his personal history and proposal for getting the ceruleum rig running again. However, the leaders of the contingent will need more than words to convince them that his plan is wise. Thus, the Garlean engineer suggests he inspect some of the camp's ceruleum engines that may be in need of repair to prove he can be trusted. At his urging, you agree to accompany him to make sure that he doesn't get up to any antics.
• Upon further discussion with Appius, it is agreed that you will be the one to actually inspect the ceruleum engines, lest something break and he be blamed for it. Regardless of how you feel about taking the blame in his stead should that occur, you must concede that it would be better should a Garlean not incur the ire of the contingent by accident.

※You must be accompanied by Appius to complete this task. Speak with him again should you become separated.

• With Appius's guidance, you inspect three ceruleum engines. Rimelnaud will doubtless be curious as to how it went.

※You must be accompanied by Appius to complete this task. Speak with him again should you become separated.

• Appius explains that the engines are no longer running efficiently, to the degree that they will inevitably break down. At this, Rimelnaud relents and agrees to allow the engineer to repair the engines. Continue to lend a helping hand if you wish to improve life in the camp.

Objectives[]

• Speak with Appius.
• Speak with Appius and have him accompany you.
• Inspect the ceruleum engines with Appius.
• Speak with Rimelnaud while accompanied by Appius.

Script[]

In Pursuit of Power script
Rimelnaud	Ah, just who I was looking for! Allow me to introduce myself─I am Rimelnaud of Ishgard. I've been put in charge of our arrangement with Tapper's Den, you see.
Rimelnaud	However, the very first of the tappers to come bearing ceruleum has asked quite a lot of us, if I do say so!
Rimelnaud	They wish for our help in getting Juturna Platform G up and running...
Rimelnaud	The very same platform that's at the head of the imperials' primary energy pipeline!
Rimelnaud	What's more, he's a Garlean. I was convinced the only engineers left in Tapper's Den were from conquered territories...
Rimelnaud	In any case, I'm not qualified to judge the motives of the man. I'd feel much more at ease if I had someone of your experience helping to make the call.
Rimelnaud	I thank you for your willingness to assist. Let us go and speak with the tapper in question, then. He's a man by the name of Appius.
Appius	I suppose you must be the friend Rimelnaud wanted to fetch.
Appius	You have my thanks for getting him to agree to my proposal!
Rimelnaud	Do not misunderstand─I have yet to agree to any such thing. I merely wanted someone else present during our talk.
Appius	Very well, though I do believe my proffered deal would be a boon to us and the Ilsabard contingent alike...
Appius	I used to work on Juturna Platform G, you see, so I know more than most about the facility and its operation.
Rimelnaud	That may be so...but your relationship to the facility notwithstanding, why should a Garlean such as yourself still be taking refuge in Tapper's Den? We've been led to believe that the former workers residing there were from other territories.
Appius	You're right on the technicality─I was a supervisor, rather than your typical staff. When the platform went down, it only seemed right that I stay with my crew.
Appius	I always thought we were close, but living alongside them in Tapper's Den has made me realize that I took them and their skills for granted...and that's to say nothing of the blind eye I turned to their struggles.
Appius	That's why I came to you. It's high time I be of some real use to them─and everyone else, if we're lucky.
Appius	If we manage to get the platform back in working order, it'll dramatically increase our capacity to pump and refine ceruleum for everyone in the region! Sadly, we're more than a few hands short of a full workforce─not to mention the lack of supplies.
Appius	...Which is precisely where you come in. Help us get things up and running again, and you'll have your share of the ceruleum coming out of the rig. You couldn't come up with a more mutually beneficial arrangement if you tried!
Rimelnaud	...So he says. What do you think?
Rimelnaud	Yes, I'd been leaning the same way myself. Ultimately, what he says about the potential benefits is true... Nevertheless, I doubt the higher-ups would assent to this.
Appius	I suppose that is how it goes when you're dealing with military types. For what it's worth, I do understand the hesitancy to throw your lot in with someone from a hostile nation.
Appius	Thus, part two of my proposal─I shall do you a service to prove myself worthy of the contingent's trust!
Appius	I had a look around the fringes of your camp here before you arrived, and I've spotted a few ceruleum engines in need of repair. If I fix them up, your superiors would have no reason to suspect that I want to see you driven out. ...Less reason, in any case.
Rimelnaud	Assisting us with use of local technology would go a long way, I'd imagine. That said, I've not heard anything about the ceruleum engines we've scavenged breaking down.
Appius	It's not as if they're entirely useless─yet─but I guarantee they're not running as they should. Give me the opportunity, and I can have them working more efficiently and safely.
Appius	You are welcome to accompany me while I do so. That way, you can ensure that I don't get up to anything suspect─and then vouch for me with your superiors!
Rimelnaud	I have no objections. I trust you will sense anything amiss.
Appius	Let us begin with a proper inspection, then! We can get to work as soon as you're ready, [Player Name].
Rimelnaud	My apologies for dragging you into this, but I do appreciate the help. Keep an eye on him when you go to inspect those engines.
Appius	Though the ultimate objective is to get the engines running at full capacity, the purpose of this inspection is to work out what parts we'll need.
Appius	However, I would hate to fumble something and be accused of sabotage, so I'd appreciate it if you could be the one to lay hands on the devices. Never fear─I'll be right behind you, telling you what to look for.
Appius	If we inspect...say, three of them, we should have a decent idea of what needs repair. Lead the way!
Appius	Remember─three engines in total, you do the touching.
Appius	Ah, have you something more important to do? You'll find me waiting next to Rimelnaud, so please return when you've the time.
Appius	Ready to go? Then let's get moving!
Appius	Praise be to your deft hands! I have an idea of what our next step ought to be─though perhaps it would be best to apprise Rimelnaud of our progress first.
Appius	I think I've learned more than enough. Let us report to Rimelnaud.
Appius	Well, I think I've learned more than enough from that. Let us report to Rimelnaud.
Rimelnaud	Appius seems rather keen to begin. Would you mind accompanying him at your earliest convenience? I fear he may start talking to me again otherwise...
Rimelnaud	How are our engines?
Appius	Alas, I fear that each of those we examined are guaranteed to break down sooner or later should you continue using them in their current state.
Rimelnaud	Surely you jest!
Appius	I swear it on my integrity as an engineer! You are in dire need of instruction in the proper operation of ceruleum engines.
Appius	You saw the little lamp light up when you touched the switch, correct? That only illuminates when there's an issue with the engine!
Appius	They were switched off for want of fuel when the settlement was abandoned, no doubt. Which prevented them burning out...only to let them freeze solid instead ere your lot turned them on. From the state they're in, I can only assume it didn't occur to you to warm them up first.
Appius	I noticed you have heating technology of your own, but it will do you no good should the engines to power them break, now will it? You have nothing to lose and everything to gain from my assistance!
Rimelnaud	Hmm... I am a machinist from frozen climes myself, and what you say sounds plausible enough.
Rimelnaud	Very well. On behalf of the camp, I formally ask you to repair the ceruleum engines.
Rimelnaud	I suppose that means I will be taking responsibility if anything goes wrong, so you may as well use your own two hands this time.
Appius	That's the spirit! I knew you'd come around.
Quest complete.