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'''Subtitle:''' Illusion

'''Main Locations:''' Einbroch, Lighthalzen

'''Level Range:''' 150-185+

'''Key Content:'''
* Heart Hunter investigation
* Regenschirm Laboratory
* Rebellion Alliance expansion
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'''Episode 17.1: Illusion''' continues the story from Episode 16.2 as you work with the Rebellion and Schwaltzvalt government to investigate secret Enterprise laboratories. The conspiracy deepens as you uncover the truth behind the '''Heart Hunters''' and their connection to the mysterious organization known as '''Illusion'''.

== Overview ==

Following the recovery of the Terra Gloria, Nihil Heine reveals he's next in line for the throne of Rune-Midgarts. Meanwhile, Philopontess (Tes) has analyzed data from the Heart Hunter War Base and discovered more secret facilities. Working with Elena Volkova and the Rebellion, you'll investigate these locations and uncover the origins of the Heart Hunters.

The episode introduces '''Kaya Tos''', a Rekenber Division vice president who joins your investigation, and reveals the connection between the Heart Hunters and their leader '''Schlein'''.

== Quick Navigation ==

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| style="text-align:center; width:25%;" | [[#Main Quest|Main Quest]]
| style="text-align:center; width:25%;" | [[#Instances|Instances]]
| style="text-align:center; width:25%;" | [[#Daily Quests|Daily Quests]]
| style="text-align:center; width:25%;" | [[#NPCs|NPCs]]
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== Requirements ==

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| '''Level Requirement''' || Base Level 150+
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| '''Prerequisites''' || Episode 16.2 completion (terra_gloria_main >= 25)
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| '''Starting Location''' || Cat on Bullet bar (einbroch 302, 329) or Einbech (einbech 219, 80)
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| '''Starting NPCs''' || Rebellion Crew, Philopontess (Tes)
|}

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== Main Quest ==

=== Part 1: New Operations Base ===

'''Starting Location:''' Einbech (einbech 219, 80)

# After Episode 16.2 completion, '''Nihil M. Heine''' appears in your guestroom (prt_cas_q).
# He explains he's next in line for the throne and thanks you for your help.
#* "It appears I'm next in line to the throne. This is not what I wanted."
# Travel to '''Einbech''' and speak with '''Rebellion Crew''' (einbech 219, 80).
# Learn about the new Rebellion base: '''Cat on Bullet''' bar.
#* Location: Near Einbroch railway station (einbroch 302, 329)
#* '''Quest Received:''' New Base Information

=== Part 2: Cat on Bullet ===

# Travel to '''Cat on Bullet''' (pub_cat) in Einbroch.
# Speak with '''Philopontess (Tes)''' (pub_cat 93, 105).
# Tes explains:
#* Data from the Heart Hunter War Base has been analyzed
#* More secret laboratory facilities have been discovered
#* Elena Volkova is organizing recon teams
# '''Elena Volkova''' arrives with updates on investigation areas.
# Learn about '''Rudus''' - an abandoned smelting plant hiding secret facilities.
#* Location: Einbroch North-East field (ein_fild05 158, 284)
#* '''Quest Received:''' Investigate Rudus

=== Part 3: Rudus Investigation ===

# Travel to '''Rudus''' (ein_fild05 158, 284).
# Meet '''Rebellion Crew''' at the abandoned mine area (ein_fild03 278, 269).
# Investigate the area:
#* The mine entrance is blocked by wire mesh
#* Suspicious movements detected inside
#* Scout the nearby area for an entrance
# Find and enter the hidden facility.
#* '''Instance:''' Sealed OS
#* Party required
#* '''Rewards:''' 100,000 Base EXP, 100,000 Job EXP

=== Part 4: The Heart Hunter Connection ===

# Return to '''Cat on Bullet''' and report to Tes.
# Enter the back room to meet with key figures:
#* '''Kaya Tos''' - Rekenber Division Vice President
#* '''Aas''' - Senior Rekenber Security Officer
#* '''Commander Est''' - Schwaltzvalt military
# Learn about the '''Heart Hunters''':
#* Led by '''Schlein''', former chief security officer
#* Betrayed Rekenber and seized '''Regenschirm Laboratory'''
#* Guards who followed Schlein took new uniforms and became Heart Hunters
#* "He asked me if I wanted to become stronger. If I accepted his offer, I would become a Heart Hunter too."
#* '''Quest Received:''' Heart Hunter Investigation

=== Part 5: Patrick Kaufmann Investigation ===

# '''Lazy''' proposes investigating missing scientists.
# '''Kaya''' randomly selects '''Patrick Kaufmann''' ("Pat") from the list.
# Travel to '''Lighthalzen slums''' to trace Pat's history:
#* Pat was a talented repairman from a low-income family
#* Received special award at age 21
#* Transferred to another Rekenber facility, then disappeared
# Follow Pat's trail through various locations.
#* '''Quest Received:''' Together with Lazy
#* '''Rewards:''' 600,000 Base EXP, 600,000 Job EXP

=== Part 6: Regenschirm Recapture ===

# Return to Cat on Bullet after investigation.
# Meet with Est and plan the Regenschirm recapture operation.
# Travel to '''Lighthalzen''' (lighthalzen 56, 270) for the operation.
# Assault the Regenschirm Laboratory with Rebellion and Schwaltzvalt forces.
#* Fight through Heart Hunter guards
#* Encounter Schlein's forces
#* '''Rewards:''' 800,000 Base EXP, 800,000 Job EXP

=== Part 7: The Illusion Organization ===

# After the Regenschirm operation, new information surfaces.
# Learn about '''Illusion''':
#* A secret organization formed by former Regenschirm members
#* Created after discovering a mysterious mansion
#* Monopolizes knowledge and research from the mansion
#* Connected to Heart Hunters
# Meet '''Elena Volkova''' at the Cor facility.
#* New area discovered requiring investigation
#* '''Quest Received:''' Innocent Menace storyline

=== Part 8: Innocent Menace ===

# Travel to '''Cor''' (sp_cor) to meet Elena Volkova.
# A researcher named '''Elyumina''' is causing explosions and attacks.
# Join Elena's elite squad to capture Elyumina:
#* "For this operation, we've only picked the soldiers who are strong enough to fend for themselves."
#* Solo party required (party of 1)
# Enter the '''Cor Memorial''' instance.
#* Chase and capture Elyumina
#* Uncover more secrets about Illusion and Heart Hunters
#* '''Instance:''' Cor Memorial

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== Instances ==

=== Sealed OS ===

'''Location:''' ein_fild03 (Rudus area)

'''Requirements:''' Episode 17.1 story progress, party required

'''Description:''' An abandoned mine hiding failed experiments. The barrier protects whatever is inside from escaping.

'''Entry NPC:''' Rebellion Crew (ein_fild03 278, 269)

'''Rewards:''' 100,000 Base EXP, 100,000 Job EXP

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=== Cor Memorial ===

'''Location:''' sp_cor (Cor facility)

'''Requirements:'''
* Episode 17.1 story progress (Innocent Menace questline)
* Solo party (party of 1)

'''Description:''' Hunt down the rogue researcher Elyumina who has been attacking Rebellion forces with guerrilla tactics.

'''Entry NPC:''' Elena Volkova (sp_cor 180, 169)

'''Notes:'''
* Cannot use monster-taming skills
* Must complete solo

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== Daily Quests ==

After completing portions of the Episode 17.1 storyline, various daily quests become available.

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| colspan="3" |
'''Location:''' ein_fild03 / ein_fild05 (Rudus)

'''Available Quests:'''
* Monster hunting in the abandoned mine area
* Scouting missions for Rebellion forces
* Material gathering from failed experiments

'''Rewards:''' EXP, Schwartz Honor Tokens
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| colspan="3" |
'''Location:''' sp_cor

'''Available Quests:'''
* Clear remaining threats from the facility
* Support Rebellion occupation efforts
* Hunt escaped experiments

'''Rewards:''' EXP, Schwartz Honor Tokens
|}

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== NPCs ==

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! style="background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232, 196, 155, 0.15) 0%, rgba(232, 196, 155, 0.05) 100%); color: #E8C49B;" | Function
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| Philopontess (Tes) || pub_cat 93, 105 || Main quest giver, intelligence coordination
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| Elena Volkova || pub_cat / sp_cor || Rebellion USU Commander, instance entry
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| Lazy || pub_cat 106, 69 || Secret Wings agent, investigation
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| Kaya Tos || pub_cat / Various || Rekenber VP, story NPC
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| Aas || Various || Rekenber Security Officer, story NPC
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| Commander Est || pub_cat 166, 100 || Schwaltzvalt military commander
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| Rebellion Crew || einbech 219, 80 / ein_fild03 || Base info, Rudus entry
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| Nihil M. Heine || prt_cas_q 21, 39 || Epilogue from Episode 16
|}

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== Key Locations ==

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! style="background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232, 196, 155, 0.15) 0%, rgba(232, 196, 155, 0.05) 100%); color: #E8C49B;" | Purpose
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| Cat on Bullet || pub_cat (einbroch 302, 329) || Rebellion operations base
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| Rudus || ein_fild05 158, 284 || Secret facility investigation
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| Abandoned Mine || ein_fild03 278, 269 || Sealed OS instance entrance
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| Regenschirm Laboratory || lighthalzen 56, 270 || Heart Hunter occupied facility
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| Cor Facility || sp_cor || Innocent Menace storyline
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| Lighthalzen Slums || lighthalzen (east side) || Pat investigation
|}

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== Story Summary ==

Episode 17.1 reveals the deeper conspiracy behind the Heart Hunters:

* '''Schlein''' - Former Rekenber chief security officer who betrayed the company and formed the Heart Hunters
* '''Heart Hunters''' - Elite guards who followed Schlein, wearing distinctive new uniforms
* '''Illusion''' - A secret organization formed by former Regenschirm members to monopolize ancient knowledge
* '''Regenschirm Laboratory''' - A key facility seized by Heart Hunters
* '''Werner Institute''' - Previous research data helps locate hidden facilities

The story connects the events of Episode 16 (Terra Gloria theft) to a larger conspiracy involving corporate betrayal, secret research, and powerful organizations operating in the shadows.

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== Tips ==

* '''Complete Episode 16.2 first''' - Required for this content
* '''Cat on Bullet is your hub''' - Return here frequently for quest updates
* '''Pay attention to dialogue''' - The political intrigue is complex
* '''Cor Memorial requires solo party''' - Create a party alone before entering
* '''Stock up on supplies''' - Multiple challenging instances

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== See Also ==

* [[Episode_16_2|Episode 16.2: Terra Gloria]] — Previous episode
* [[Episode_17_2|Episode 17.2: Sage's Legacy]] — Next episode
* [[Heart_Hunter_War_Base|Heart Hunter War Base]] — Related content
* [[Werner_Laboratory|Werner Laboratory]] — Related storyline
* [[Episode_Quests]] — All episode quests

[[Category:Quests]]
[[Category:Episodes]]
[[Category:Episode 17]]
[[Category:Instances]]

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