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=== {{UL|Investigate the cave where the Lost may be storing the stolen technology (29-32)}} ===
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'''Briefing'''

I've detected a disturbing trend in the activities of [[the Lost]]. They've carried out raids against a lot of local businesses: grocers, gas stations, liquor stores. But they've also hit several major tech companies. I think those tech raids may have been ordered by the Lost's masters, the [[Rikti]]. {{green|I want you to go investigate a cave where the Lost may be storing the stolen technology.}} We need to learn more about the connection between the Lost and the Rikti.

'''Mission Acceptance'''

The Lost have been doing the Rikti's dirty work for a long time, in exchange for their body altering mutagen. We need to know more about this strange symbiosis.

'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''

Have you been to that cave yet? Do you know what the Rikti are up to?

{{Mission Objective|Entrance=A tumble of dirty blankets in the corner indicates that the Lost are indeed regular visitors, but your trained ear recognizes the sound of Rikti machinery|Primary=Investigate Lost tech thefts|Secondary=|Additional=|Completion=You defeated the Rikti and recovered some clues.}}

'''Enemies'''

{{Enemy Rikti}}

'''Notable NPCs'''

* Sentik 

{{Mission Clue|Name=Stolen biological battery|Text=This battery uses organic material to power a weapon.  Obviously adapted from recovered Rikti technology, this battery is one of the many items stolen from the local technology company.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Blue liquid|Text=This sample of the Lost's mutegen is sealed in a sturdy glass canister of Rikti design.  Large black markings on the container remind you of hazard warnings.}}

{{Mission Clue|Name=Lost holy text|Text=You found this book in the Rikti base.  Written by hand, it describes a utopian society in which physical labor is unnecessary, in which each member's needs are provided for in full.  You can imagine the downtrodden Lost pouring over this manuscript in wonder, longing to belong to such a world.}}

'''Debriefing'''

You're right, {{Character}}, those markings on the container of mutagen do look like hazard warnings. This jibes with some of the genetic info from the Lost subjects we've studied. I think the Rikti mutagen doesn't just alter the Lost; over time, it actually degrades their DNA! The Rikti are using the Lost as their pawns, and killing them in the process!