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Disambig icon.png This article is about the Living World Season 4 instance. For the asuran personal story instance, see Test Subject.

The Test Subject

The Test Subject loading screen.jpg

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The Test Subject is the second part of A Bug in the System.

Objectives[edit]

Investigate the lab for signs of Joko's activity.
  • Search the Inquest lab for information regarding Joko's invasion force.
  • Defeat the Inquest security golems.
  • Check the console for clues.
  • Take the elevator to the observation platform.
  • Jump off the observation platform.

Rewards[edit]

Walkthrough[edit]

When you enter the instance, there is an Inquest console to the left; interact with it to reset the password. This first area is guarded by drones similar to those in the previous story step. Standing around the orange circle surrounding a drone will cause it to attack.

Each Gate Controller will open one of the gates. Going from controller to controller and through each gate is the straightforward path. There are consoles with fluff text and Inquest on the sides.

After the first few gates, there are consoles to the left and right guarded by Inquest; the left has an Inquest Console that allows you to disable the guard drones (if you reset the password at the start), which will complete the Drones Disabled achievement.

Take the elevator up. Before the first door there are 2 consoles; on the left is a dead charr, on the right there is a control for the Inquest-Specimen Liberator achievement – make sure to hit all the consoles in this room for the achievement, and select the option to "Release control specimen" when available. After the Mysterious Charr breaks through the glass, defeat all the golems to spawn the elevator controller.

Listen to the message on the console. When finished,you can take the elevator up. Jump off the platform circled in green to finish the instance. You'll land safely even if you don't have access to a glider.

When you complete the instance, you are immediately moved into the next story instance, A Kindness Repaid.

Achievements[edit]

The Test Subject A Bug in the System 0Achievement points
Scour the lab for clues and make your escape.Journal: The Test Subject Completed "The Test Subject" 0Achievement points
  • Complete the instance.
This achievement rewards items. Return to The Test Subject Return to A Bug in the System 0Achievement points
Complete the story mission The Test Subject in Living World Season 4 Episode 2.
Reward: Volatile Magic.pngVolatile Magic (5)
Completed The Test Subject 0Achievement points
  • Complete the instance.
Drones Disabled A Bug in the System 2Achievement points
Disable the drones in lab Sigma-05.Story Instance: The Test Subject Disabled the Security Drones in Lab Sigma-05 2Achievement points
  • Disable the drones in lab Sigma-05. This is done by firstly setting the access password to "password" using the first console you come to in the instance, then navigate through the first floor almost up to the elevator without being detected by drones (you can use teleports), and disable the drones using the panel in a side room on the left with two inquest, using the option named "Access drone controls".
  • Achievement qualification may be tracked via the Achievement effect.png Drones Disabled effect. To complete the achievement, no party members can be detected by the drones, even if they aren't the instance owner.
Inquest Redundancies A Bug in the System 1Achievement points
Defeat all of the Inquest in lab Sigma-05.Story Instance: The Test Subject Defeated All Inquest in Lab Sigma-05 1Achievement points
  • Defeat all of the Inquest in lab Sigma-05.
  • This includes the drones that are disabled, and thus made unattackable, by completing Drones Disabled, making the two achievements mutually exclusive.
  • This also includes the unaggressive Inquest on the floor after taking the second elevator.
  • Achievement qualification may be tracked via the Achievement effect.png Inquest Redundancies effect.
Inquest-Specimen Liberator A Bug in the System 1Achievement points
Release the healthy control specimens from lab Sigma-05.Story Instance: The Test Subject Liberated the Control Specimens in Lab Sigma-05 1Achievement points
  • Release the healthy control specimens from lab Sigma-05.
  • These are located on the floor after taking the first elevator. Interact with all Inquest Consoles and select the option to "Access specimen containment controls." then "Release control specimen." when available.
  • Contrary to the achievement description, some seemingly healthy specimens do not have interactable Consoles and can't be released.
  • Achievement qualification may be tracked via the Achievement effect.png Inquest-Specimen Liberator effect.

NPCs[edit]

Allies[edit]

Charr
Devourers
Holograms
Norn
Various

Foes[edit]

Golems
Inquest

Objects[edit]

Dialogue[edit]

Start of the instance
Rox: Some kind of lab. Is this Rata Primus?
Taimi: Supposed to be a pretty big base. Could be more than one building.
<Character name>: Keep your eyes open for any sign of Joko or the gate hub he's using.
Rox: No good trying to sneak past these guys if we need to search the place.
Braham Eirsson: Fine by me.
Interacting with Inquest Console on ground floor
PA Announcer: All labs—this is the director.
PA Announcer: Some of your maybe aware of a minor security issue in Rata Primus involving a small number of...cadaverous intruders.
PA Announcer: Security has the matter in hand. Rumors to the contrary will result in compliance correction or expungement.
PA Announcer: All labs are to continue with business as usual. Director out.
Taimi: "Cadaverous" sounds a lot like Joko's goons. I think we're on the right track.
Reaching the second floor
Braham Eirsson: Spirits... Look at the poor creatures in these cells.
Rox: The live test subjects we've been hearing about.
Taimi: Just when you think the Inquest couldn't get any more despicable...

(There is some un-recorded dialogue between specimen researchers before you open the gate; it doesn't appear on the chat log.) [verification requested]

Opening the first set of gates
Mysterious Charr: You're a stain on this land. A blight. You'll pay for what you've done.
Inquest Specimen Researcher (1): We've seen rapid disease progression in these charr, correct?
Inquest Specimen Researcher (2): Yes, but we're only tested a few. Their village is close by, and Security didn't want the locals out for blood.
Inquest Specimen Researcher (1): Ridiculous. If they act up, we trigger the quarantine protocol. Let's get this one infected. I'll fetch a sample.
Mysterious Charr: I'm not your lab animal. Release me!
Upon opening the last gate
(Inquest Specimen Researcher points at <Character name>.)
Inquest Specimen Researcher: Wha— How did you— Intruders!
Rox: Whoa! You see that?
If asura:
Mysterious Charr: I didn't expect help from an asura.
<Character name>: We don't all share the Inquest's ideas. Besides, you obviously didn't need much.
Otherwise:
Mysterious Charr: Your arrival was well timed.
<Character name>: You obviously didn't need much help.
PA Announcer: Alert. Security breach in progress. Initiating radical decontamination protocol level one.
Braham Eirsson: THAT sounds like a problem...
After defeating all golems
PA Announcer: Alert. Radical decontamination protocol level one unsuccessful. Proceeding to level two.
<Character name>: We need to get out of here. Any other prisoners?
Mysterious Charr: The others from my tribe... they didn't make it.
Rox: Your tribe?
Mysterious Charr: Our village is nearby.
Braham Eirsson: Can we talk about how to get out of here?
Mysterious Charr: Upstairs. There is a platform that can take us to the roof. I'll come with you.
Reaching the third floor
PA Announcer: Alert. Preparing for radical decontamination protocol level two. Evacuation is strongly advised.
Inquest Specimen Researcher (1): Level two! Leave everything—we have to get out!
Inquest Specimen Researcher (2): Are you insane? Grab your data! Without it, you're worthless!
Once spotted
Inquest Specimen Researcher (1): Test subjects—they're loose!
(Inquest Specimen Researcher points at <Character name>.)
Inquest Specimen Researcher (2): Don't engage! That's what the quarantine protocols are for.
PA Announcer: Alert. Distress message received. Source: Rata Primus, Main Complex.
Taimi: Sounds important. See if you can listen to it.
Interacting with the second Inquest Console (Research Wing Terminal K-0062)
Inquest Console: Access Research Wing Terminal K-0062 Incoming message available.
Talk quest option tango.png Play message.
<Character name>: It says, "Distress message. Subject: Awakened attack. Audio failed. Sender: Gorrik."
Taimi: Aw, Gorrik! Not you too! I know him; he's Blish's little brother.
<Character name>: Blish- the college friend Blish?
Taimi: Yeah. Gorrik's an entomologist. And, if I'm honest, kinda weird. But still, the Inquest?
Braham Eirrson: Well, I guess we know where to find Joko's Awakened: the "Main Complex."
Mysterious Charr: The big central structure of the invaders' base. We'll be able to see it from the roof.
Braham Eirsson: How do you know?
Mysterious Charr: Because I know.
PA Announcer: Alert. Radical decontamination protocol level two is imminent.
<Character name>: Okay, everyone on the elevator.
Lab will self-destruct in 2 minutes.
Mysterious Charr: There's the exit.
Reaching the roof of the lab
Rox: (gasp)
Braham Eirsson: Whoa... that is huge.
<Character name>: Rata Primus, I presume.
Mysterious Charr: Hurry! We'll have to jump.
Lab will self-destruct in 1 minute.

Optional dialogues with various Inquest Consoles[edit]

Ground floor[edit]

Inquest Console to your left after passing the asuran gate
To: Security Enforcer 701
From: Tech Ops
RE: I forgot my password again
I reset your password on your account. Please set it to something secure at your earliest convenience.
Talk more option tango.png Set "password" as the password.
Inquest Console forward-right, at the top of the stairs.
Termination summary: Farahnur Expedition
Status: Aborted/evacuated under duress
Talk more option tango.png Inventory
Final inventory for storage and/or containment:
One (1) crate excavation tool, used, functional
Two (2) consoles, slightly damaged, functional
One (1) sample vial, produced on-site (DO NOT OPEN)
Talk back option tango.png Back
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk more option tango.png Addendum
Sample vial likely contains the target pathogen. Isolate and reproduce for further study.
Biocontainment protocol 1, security level 1.
Talk back option tango.png Back
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Inquest Console at the end of the room, to the right of the elevator
Loading Inter-terminal Communicator...
(Automated Response Prototype...Online)
Channel opened.
M> New subjects arriving today. The containment vessels are prepped and ready. You excited?
Talk more option tango.png AUTOMATED RESPONSE: "You bet."
M> I've got a bet with Lab 6 that we clear fourteen live subjects this fiscal period. You want in?
Talk more option tango.png AUTOMATED RESPONSE: "You bet."
M> Excellent. How much should I put you down for?
Talk more option tango.png AUTOMATED RESPONSE: "You bet."
M> On your behalf? Hm, all right. Let's say 10 gold. Now we just have to get those life samples in. Let me know when you see them.
Talk more option tango.png AUTOMATED RESPONSE: "You bet."
Channel closed.
Talk end option tango.png Exit

First floor[edit]

Inquest Console to your right after the elevator
Specimen Containment Terminal 3812...
Ready.
Talk more option tango.png Access specimen containment controls.
Observation Cell Contents:
Healthy control specimen. Do not infect.
NOTE: Control specimens are scheduled for pain-threshold testing and termination in Phase 2. Do not release.
Talk more option tango.png Release control specimen.
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Inquest Console to your left after the elevator
Live Specimen 0106
Species: Charr
Disease Status: Unknown
Subject Status: Deceased
Talk more option tango.png Read observations.
Test failure due to rapid consumption of subject by parasitic insectoids.
Loss of body integrity prior to sample acquisition necessitates additional subjects.
Talk back option tango.png Back
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk more option tango.png Read note.
Notify management that new janitorial staff will be required after today's resignations.
Talk back option tango.png Back
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Inquest Console after passing the first force field, in front of you
Live Specimen 0171
Category: Human
Disease Status: Positive
Subject Status: Compromised
Talk more option tango.png Read observations.
Insectoids successfully compromised subject's dermis.
Reproduction within host has resulted in a compromised containment vessel.
Inquest personnel unable to acquire hands-on samples.
Talk back option tango.png Back
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk more option tango.png Read addendum.
Ask a requisition officer to send over a pair of ear plugs for future host-infection experiments.
Talk back option tango.png Back
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Inquest Console after the first force field, to your right
Specimen Containment Terminal 8492...
Ready.
Talk more option tango.png Access specimen containment controls.
Observation Cell Contents:
Healthy control specimen. Do not infect.
NOTE: Control specimens are scheduled for pain-threshold testing and termination in Phase 2. Do not release.
Talk more option tango.png Release control specimen.
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Inquest Console after the second force field, at your left
Specimen Containment Terminal 1160...
Ready.
Talk more option tango.png Access specimen containment controls.
Observation Cell Contents:
Healthy control specimen. Do not infect.
NOTE: Control specimens are scheduled for pain-threshold testing and termination in Phase 2. Do not release.
Talk more option tango.png Release control specimen.
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Inquest Console after the second force field, at your right
Specimen Containment Terminal 0428...
Ready.
Talk more option tango.png Read incoming message.
To: Facility Operations
Can someone look into the elevators on Specimen Holding and the Research Wing?
They only seems to function when the decontamination level is elevated at least level 2.
Talk back option tango.png Back
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk more option tango.png Access specimen containment controls.
Observation Cell Contents:
Healthy control specimen. Do not infect.
NOTE: Control specimens are scheduled for pain-threshold testing and termination in Phase 2. Do not release.
Talk more option tango.png Release control specimen.
Talk end option tango.png Exit
Talk end option tango.png Exit

My story[edit]

The Test Subject loading screen.jpg

We found ourselves in an Inquest lab full of signs of disease research on live subjects, including members of a local tribe of charr. We helped liberate one of these charr before Inquest researchers infected her with a mysterious and deadly disease.

The charr's escape triggered a self-destruct sequence. As we hurried to find our way out in time, we battled security forces and discovered a garbled distress message from Blish's brother, Gorrik. The message confirmed that Joko's Awakened were wreaking havoc in the Rata Primus main complex.

As we reached the roof to make our escape, we got our first glimpse of Rata Primus in the distance—a massive floating cube. We jumped from the lab's roof to avoid the lab's self-destruction, but it was clear we'd have to storm that cube if we had any hope of stopping Joko's invasion of Tyria.

My story