The final elemental dissipates.
The Starfinders hear a familiar voice coming from the speakers.
"I've temporarily taken control," Ruby-17 says urgently, "but I'm not sure if I can hand on until you get to the Lorespire Complex and back. Get the three keys I hid in the data sets and install them in the summoning stations!"
Ruby-17’s hologram appears. She exclaims, “You did it! Thank you so much!
“I’ve been dreaming of this day for a hundred years, but now that it has come, I don’t know what to do. I’ve been in here so long! The galaxy has changed, you know? What do I do with my freedom?”
She discusses several options with you. She could stay here and be the custodian of the facility she built, maybe even designing new rooms for it. It might not be so lonely if it becomes a place Starfinders want to visit. Alternatively, she could join the Guidance collective, or even go to an android creche in the hopes of finding a new body for herself. She is a bit worried though, because Guidance is imposing, and a new body might not feel right. The fourth and final option she is considering is uploading her mind to a mobile digital projector, so that her hologram can interact with people, and she can travel.
“What do you think I should do?”
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And, there's nothing to stop you linking, or communicating, with Guidance, to get ... erm ...... guidance while you're doing it. Bordle continues. Although I like the idea of the mobile projector. Means you can come out and hang out with us Advocates if you wanted to, or meet up with Celita ... the current head of the Dataphiles.
Ruby-17 gives you a contemplative look. "I guess that narrows it down some..." She seems expectant.
"I see your point," Ruby-17 says cheerfully. "I designed some great programs here - I bet they will be even better now!" She starts talking to herself about some ideas, but opens a compartment for you that has a Starfinder backpack with the Dataphiles logo for each of you.
Celita and Ixthia are relieved when you report back in, and are intrigued by your report on the property. “Fascinating,” Ixthia says, “Think of the possibilities this facility could provide.” Ixthia doex express interest in investigating the potential threats revealed byt he data files.
Celita is more pensive. “I’m disturbed by the implications of Ruby-17’s presence. I assumed such personalities were consumed by Historia-Prime. Yet, if Ruby-17’s mind was imprisoned… How many other minds has Historia-Prime captured? How many more of his lost protégés are out there, waiting in vain for rescue?” She clenches her hands and says, “We must find them.”