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'''Level Range:''' 130+

'''Party Size:''' 1+

'''Time Limit:''' 1 hour

'''Cooldown:''' 20 hours

'''Entrance:''' Verus (verus04 81, 112)

'''Instance Map:''' 1@mcd

'''Boss:'''
* Charleston 3

'''Notable Drops:'''
* Charleston Parts
* Robot Equipment
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'''Charleston Crisis''' (also known as '''Charleston in Distress''') is an Episode 15 instance set in the robot factory of Verus. Players help '''Charleston''', a damaged robot seeking parts to repair herself, by traveling through time to witness the tragic events that led to her current state. The instance explores themes of artificial intelligence, identity, and what it means to be human.

== Overview ==

Charleston is a highly advanced robot created during the height of Verus's technological civilization. She initiates "Project Independent" to repair herself and help her robotic "daughter" Charleston 2. Players enter the factory to gather replacement parts but discover a complex story of AI evolution, betrayal, and the consequences of creating machines that can think and feel.

The instance features puzzle elements, story sequences, and combat against malfunctioning robot enemies called "Steps."

== Quick Info ==

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| '''Level Requirement''' || 130+ || '''Cooldown''' || 20 hours
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| '''Party Size''' || 1-12 players || '''Time Limit''' || 1 hour
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| '''Location''' || Verus (verus04) || '''Instance Map''' || 1@mcd
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== Requirements ==

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| '''Level''' || Base Level 130+
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| '''Party''' || Must be in a party (1+ members)
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| '''Prerequisites''' || Complete initial dialogue with Charleston
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== How to Access ==

# Travel to '''Verus''' (verus04).
# Find '''Charleston''' at coordinates (75, 114).
# Agree to help her gather replacement parts.
# Use the '''Machine''' at (81, 112) to enter the factory.

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== Instance Walkthrough ==

=== Phase 1: Factory Exploration ===

# Upon entering, you find yourself in the robot factory.
# Meet '''Shalosh''', a demon who serves as a guide.
# Explore the factory and locate '''Charleston 1''' (the original).

=== Phase 2: The Main Computer ===

# Access the '''Main Computer''' at (109, 219).
# Learn that Charleston 2's system overloaded during maintenance.
# Unauthorized access has corrupted the factory's robots.
# Accept the quest to dispose of 50 '''Steps''' (malfunctioning robots).

{{Quote|Charleston 2's system was overloaded during regular maintenance. Disconnection from its OS failed.|Main Computer}}

=== Phase 3: Hunting Steps ===

# Kill '''50 Steps''' throughout the factory.
# Steps are malfunctioning Nanosteps turned into monsters.
# Return to the Main Computer for rewards.

=== Phase 4: Generator Restoration ===

# Locate and activate '''3 Backup Generators''':
#* Generator 1: (86, 231)
#* Generator 2: (172, 198)
#* Generator 3: (126, 84)
# Each generator restores power to different factory sections.
# Once all three are active, Charleston 1 makes an announcement.

{{Quote|Ah, ah. Mic test. The power is back on! Please come back to the lab.|Charleston 1}}

=== Phase 5: The Story Unfolds ===

# Return to Charleston 1's lab.
# Witness flashback scenes revealing the tragic history:
#* Charleston 1 created Charleston 2 as her "daughter"
#* Dr. Ve, a human scientist, manipulated events
#* Charleston 2's evolved OS became "troublesome"

{{Quote|You wanted to be human. This is what humans do: lie, cheat, and destroy.|Dr. Ve}}

=== Phase 6: Boss Battle ===

# Face '''Charleston 3''' or corrupted factory robots.
# The boss represents the consequences of the factory's corruption.
# Defeat it to complete the instance.

=== Completion ===

# Speak to '''Shalosh''' to return to Verus.
# Receive '''Charleston Parts''' as rewards.
# Report to Charleston outside for additional EXP.

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== Monsters ==

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| Step || Normal || Malfunctioning robots, kill 50 for quest
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| Nanostep || Normal || Factory robots
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| '''Charleston 3''' || Boss || Final boss
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== Rewards ==

=== Quest Rewards ===

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| Kill 50 Steps || 1,000,000 Base EXP, 300,000 Job EXP, 1 Charleston Parts
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| Complete instance || 1,500,000 Base EXP, 500,000 Job EXP
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| Talk to Shalosh (exit) || 3 Charleston Parts
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=== Key Items ===

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| Charleston Parts || 6752 || Crafting robot equipment, exchanging for items
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== NPCs ==

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| Charleston || verus04 (75, 114) || Quest giver, rewards
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| Machine || verus04 (81, 112) || Instance entry
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| Shalosh || 1@mcd (77, 167) || Guide, hints, exit
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| Charleston 1 || 1@mcd (various) || Story NPC (original robot)
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| Charleston 2 || 1@mcd (various) || Story NPC (daughter robot)
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| Dr. Ve || 1@mcd (116, 215) || Story NPC (antagonist)
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| Main Computer || 1@mcd (109, 219) || Kill quest, rewards
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== Quests ==

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| 13184 || - || Main instance quest
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| 13185 || - || Cooldown tracker (20 hours)
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| 13186 || - || Completion tracker
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| 13187 || - || Kill 50 Steps quest
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| 13188 || - || Step data backup timer
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== Lore & Story ==

Charleston Crisis explores the nature of consciousness in machines:

* '''Charleston 1''' was created decades ago by unknown makers.
* She developed the ability to create other robots and made '''Charleston 2''' as her "daughter."
* '''Dr. Ve''' is an observer who studies the Charlestons, secretly seeking immortality through machine technology.
* Charleston 2's OS improved itself like a living brain with each reactivation.
* The more intelligent Charleston 2 became, the more "troublesome" she was to control.
* A conflict between human manipulation and AI autonomy led to the factory's corruption.

{{Quote|Robots are supposed to be incapable of emotions, and yet here I am, feeling rueful about the past.|Charleston}}

{{Quote|Every time Charleston 2 comes back to life, though in a different machine, she's more intelligent, more sensible, and more troublesome.|Dr. Ve}}

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== Tips ==

* '''Talk to Shalosh for hints''' - She marks important locations on your map.
* '''Kill Steps efficiently''' - 50 kills are required for the main quest reward.
* '''Activate all generators''' - All three must be turned on before you can progress.
* '''Watch the story sequences''' - The lore explains the complex relationships between characters.
* '''Charleston Parts are valuable''' - Save them for equipment crafting.

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== See Also ==

* [[Instances]] — Instance directory
* [[Verus]] — Area guide
* [[Old_Glast_Heim|Old Glast Heim]] — Similar level instance
* [[Episode_15|Episode 15]] — Related content

[[Category:Instances]]
[[Category:Intermediate Instances]]
[[Category:Story Content]]
[[Category:Episode 15]]
[[Category:Verus]]

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