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==Overview==

'''Dimensional Expedition Logs''' is a tip contact that offers [[Tour Guide Missions]] in [[Firebase Zulu]].

===Introduction===
'''All Your Firebase...'''

''Exploration Mission''

These personal logs are mandatory for everyone assigned to the Firebase Zulu detail, Portal Corp's coalition with the military to push into the Shadow Shard. As the expedition ventures into the unknown, every single detail collected could assist with the effort to confront Rularuu's forces.

Unfortunately, many of these recordings never make it back safely; the dangers of this reality stalk outsiders at every turn. Collecting any logs you come across and pursuing any leads could yield substantial benefits.

*{{green|You are on the way to investigation... for Firebase Zulu.}}
*{{green|Make your time... doing something else.}}

=== Too Busy ===
You are unsure how long investigating any of these logs might take. As a precaution, you decide to finish up some of your outstanding tasks to ensure your availability.

=== No More Missions ===
Portal Corp thanks you for your service regarding locating and investigating missing logs. At this time, no outstanding logs are documented.

== Accolade ==
{{BadgeBox|All Your Firebase...}}

== Missions ==
=== <u>Defying Gravity</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

One of the first things Firebase Zulu staff are trained in is being conditioned to understand that they can't understand. There's a degree of mental fortitude required to operate in a location that defies all logic.

It seems the first exercise in their regimen is to visit a small outcropping that affords a good view of the entirety of the military installation. This view often challenges their preconceptions and those who can accept it emerge with stronger minds. As you foresee continued involvement in the Shadow Shard, you decide this training exercise is one you should undergo as well.

*{{green|Try to comprehend Defying Gravity.}}

Those who do not pass these regimens are assigned to return to Earth, as extradimensional fields have been found to induce negative effects on a soldier's psyche. ''"Shadow Shard Sickness"'' has been the cause of many soldiers being discharged from this post.

You will have to keep your wits about you to stave off the dimension's influence on your own mind.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Take in the scenery of Firebase Zulu
{{BadgeBox|Defying Gravity}}

=== <u>Dimensional Sojourner</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

It appears the first stop for all personnel assigned to Firebase Zulu is to visit the portals located at the northern end. This hub connects to all of the other notable sectors within the Shadow Shard. Given the extreme scope of the dimension, the hub is essential for reaching many points of interest.

As you will be operating within the Shadow Shard yourself, familiarizing yourself with the most effective travel methods here would be a great place to start. Time to go scope out those portals.

*{{green|Fancy yourself a Dimensional Sojourner.}}

Given how efficient portal travel is, you cannot help but wonder how long it would take to travel this dimension using more traditional methods.

The Shadow Shard is probably be measured in hundreds, if not thousands of miles. Walking sounds '''rough'''. You will stick to using the portals.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Visit Firebase Zulu portal hub
{{BadgeBox|Dimensional Sojourner}}

=== <u>Stormwatcher</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

Part of the orientation within Firebase Zulu is to see the front line: The forward operating base that separates the military installation from the violent elements of the Shadow Shard.

Despite the military having established various small-scale bunkers throughout the dimension, they are often difficult to maintain. Both personnel and material are in short supply, and the bunkers are often abandoned due to the sheer number of enemies in the area. Make no mistake, this place is a warzone; you should see its front lines for yourself.

*{{green|Stand witness as a Stormwatcher.}}

Rularuu is fiercely bent towards a single goal: The oculus that is the breach into our world. While research is ongoing, it appears the Shadow Shard is irrevocably linked to the dimension you call home.

His armies will never withdraw as long as their master remains trapped; you predict the war here will only continue escalate without any cessation.

'''Mission Objective'''
*See Tempest Sector frontline
{{BadgeBox|Stormwatcher}}

=== <u>Alpha Ranger</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

This log is in rough shape; You can only imagine it was taken off the soldier after they fell in the line of duty. Reviewing the soldier's final moments makes anxiety creep through your mind: They were assigned to Point Alpha, but the base there is under constant threat of being overrun by Rularuu's forces. Sadly, logs like this are not an uncommon sight in the Shadow Shard.

You decide that you will lend your aid to these soldiers. As you press forth into the dimension, knowledge of the local bases and their operations will benefit you greatly. These servicemen are fighting an impossible war, maybe you can help ease the load.

*{{green|Qualify as an Alpha Ranger.}}

The metaphysical nature of Rularuu's armies makes fighting them difficult even for you, how average soldiers armed with conventional weaponry are expected to stem the tide is incomprehensible.

Yet fight these brave men and women must, if nothing is done Rularuu will break into our world and then truly, all will be lost.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Lend aid to Point Alpha
{{BadgeBox|Alpha Ranger}}

=== <u>Shadow Architect</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

After listening to the log, it seems like mostly construction jargon and shipping manifests. At the end of the day, these military installations don't build themselves! It seems the unfortunate building inspector was working on a project located at Point Foxtrot before an undue fate befell them.

To be honest the idea of nondescript construction work happening within the Shadow Shard surrounded by Rularuu's minions in every direction is an almost comical juxtaposition. You are curious to see what the work in progress at Point Foxtrot looks like.

*{{green|Inspect a Shadow Architect project.}}

You have to respect the persistence it must take to build anything here. The Shadow Shard's bizarre landscape and illogical forces of nature aside, there must be continual setbacks due to aggression from the hostile denizens. Yet the workers see their jobs to completion despite the difficulties.

Such tenacity should be applauded. Not all heroes wear capes, '''some wear hard hats.'''

'''Mission Objective'''
*Scale construction at Point Foxtrot
{{BadgeBox|Shadow Architect}}

=== <u>X-Ray Spectator</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

The log's owner mentions wishing they had the proficiency and expertise of the X-Raiders in their own squad. It appears the personnel stationed at Point X-Ray are considered some of the cream of the crop in terms of military prowess.

Looking over the map, you see X-Ray is the point located closest to Firebase Zulu's operational perimeter, meaning they are the sentinels that stand over the precipice looking into the beyond, where Rularuu's influence has remained almost entirely unchecked. You are impressed, these guys must be cut from a cloth apart. You are curious to see what makes the X-Raiders so elite.

*{{green|See through being an X-Ray Spectator.}}

It is entertaining to imagine the super-cool military buffs in those cliché action films. Never missing a shot, gruff but commanding, and always walking away from the explosions. Perhaps these X-Raiders are similar? Or potentially they will defy the stereotype and deliver a dose of reality.

Either way, you cannot wait to see what they are all about.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Spectate Point X-Ray
{{BadgeBox|X-Ray Spectator}}

=== <u>Dancer with Death</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

This log is covered in blood. Whoever its owner was, you can only assume they died a gruesome death. After reviewing the contents, you discover they were stationed at Point Tango. A phrase that stands out often appears in their logs: ''"Dance with Death."''

You have overheard from a couple soldiers that those stationed at Point Tango are faced with near constant battle; the outpost draws Shadow Shard aggression faster than any other installation in the sector, and nobody is sure quite why. You decide to return this log, and check out their post while you are at it.

*{{green|Appreciate role of a Dancer with Death.}}

The saying goes that it takes two to tango, and if the soldiers positioned at Point Tango are always dancing with death you imagine they must be a resilient lot.

There is the impression that rather than being dreaded, the personnel assigned to this post take pride in their responsibility. You cannot help but admire their outlook in the face of potential annihilation.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Survey status of Point Tango
{{BadgeBox|Dancer with Death}}

=== <u>Shard Leaper</u> ===
'''Briefing'''

These logs make mention of the owner having a terrible fear of heights and struggling to keep up with the gravity geyser movements of his squad mates. These strange fonts reverse the polarity of gravitational force and you would be lying if you said using them for travel was easy to get the hang of.

It is unlikely that the fate of this log's writer was favorable, he was assigned to check fluctuations in several areas on Point Sierra. An errant gravity geyser will hurl somebody to a swift and usually gruesome end. You will save countless lives by ensuring this assignment gets completed.

*{{green|Make the jump and be a Shard Leaper.}}

Recent temporal displacements have made travel via gravity geysers difficult to manage. Some super-powered individuals still swear by them and their unparalleled speed.

However, for most a trusty jetpack with a few extra fuel cells has become the standard for venturing into the Shadow Shard.

'''Mission Objective'''
*Leap onto Point Sierra
{{BadgeBox|Shard Leaper}}

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