Archivist Grep

Archivist Grep

Race

Asura

Location

College of Synergetics
(Rata Sum)

Image(s)

Interactive map

Archivist Grep is an asura in Rata Sum that manages the city's archives of asuran projects and individuals when the query is authorized, including Snaff. Scholar Aiti claimed that he was particularly upset over her golem invention, LOR-748.

Location

Maguuma Jungle

• Rata Sum
  • College of Synergetics

Story involvement

Personal story

• Chapter 2: Interested Parties
  • Short Fuse

Dialogue

For asura

(If completed Short Fuse story)

Greetings, Savant! How did the throwdown go? From that beaming smile, I'd say it went well. What can I do for you today?

(If not completed Short Fuse story)

Greetings, budding genius! This archive is a repository for all ownership and patent information, from the transcendent to the trivial. What can I do for you?

I'd like to browse your archive.

Ha! You must be new to this. There is no "browse." I am the single point of entry, the gatekeeper, your one-stop source of all things archival. You ask, I answer.

So I can ask you about anything? (same as below)

I'm here to do research on Snaff. (same as below)

Right. Thanks.

So I can ask you about anything?

Anything and everything having to do with invention ownership. I just need clear search parameters and the genius behind the invention you seek.

I'd rather browse around and do my own research. (same as above)

I'm here to do research on Snaff. (same as below)

I'd start working on those parameters. See you later.

I'm here to do research on Snaff.

Ah, living up to the title "Snaff Savant," are we? Excellent. I see that Zojja added your name to the approved list. What can I help you with?

I'm interested in Snaff's core philosophy.

Several document requests disguised as one! Nice. I can summarize: Snaff was a pioneer in the field of mind/golem interface. All his greatest inventions pushed that envelope.

Be more specific.

He believe a strong mind could make a strong golem even more effective. Before him, it was all joysticks and directional pads. Now piloting is as easy as thinking.

Interesting. I have another question.

Thanks. That's all for now.

I have another Snaff-related question.

I'm done for now.

Tell me about the golem named Sandy.

Ah, Sandy. One of Snaff's finest. It was a golem of sandstone and pulverized power crystals, operated by Snaff's trademark mind/golem interface.

Fascinating. Tell me more.

Sandy's body was malleable and responded to the pilot's commands. It could reform and repair itself...in a very real sense, its form was limited only by the user's imagination.

[sic] I have another Snaff-related question.

That's all I need for now.

I have another Snaff-related question.

I'm done for now. Thanks!

How did Snaff die?

Oh. Well, er...that file has been almost completely redacted by Zojja. Access denied to all but her. But to answer your question as best I can: tragically.

I have another Snaff-related question.

I'm done for now. Thanks!

I have another question.

Actually, I need to go now. Thanks.

Nothing for me today, thanks!

For non-asura

Welcome to the archives. I'm sorry, but these facilities are exclusively for the citizens of Rata Sum.

(If in Durmand Priory)

I'm with the Priory, so I have special access.

(If in Order of Whispers)

I'm an exception. Am I talking too loud, or should I...whisper?

(If in the Vigil)

I'm with the Vigil. I need access. Now.

Ah, I see. We do have an arrangement with certain VIPs from certain organizations. Very well. What can I do for you?

I'd like to browse your archive. (same as above)

So I can ask you about anything? (same as above)

I'm here to do research on Snaff. (same as above)

Nothing right now. But I may be back.

All right. Thanks anyway.

Notes

Anomaly:

He calls non-asura savants as well: this is due to the dialogue reusing the asura-specific lines.

Trivia

• Possibly named after grep, the Unix command used to search for strings using regular expressions.