Once Awake
Intercepted Grineer communications reveal that they have been experimenting with some sort of bioweapon. You must investigate.
Previous story quest: Vox Solaris
Starting the quest
This quest becomes available after completing the Mercury Junction, and can then be activated in the Codex. After activating the quest, the Tenno will receive a message from the Lotus.
Inbox message:
Disturbing IntelTenno,
We have intercepted an alarming transmission. The Grineer have obtained samples of the Infestation that once ravaged the Orokin. A scientist named Dr Tengus intends to integrate the samples into his bioweapon research.
The Grineer believe they can control the Infestation. They are mistaken.
We must investigate the laboratory on Mercury immediately. Hurry to M Prime.
—The Lotus
First Mission: Investigate the bio weapon (M Prime, Mercury)
The mission is a Spy mission on a Grineer Asteroid tileset, against Grineer enemies1. At least one of the data vaults must be successfully hacked to complete the mission.
Lotus: "I've identified several vulnerable data consoles on this base. Find them and hack in. We need to know the nature of their new bioweapon."
Male Grineer: "The Tenno! Keep them away from the specimens."
Female Grineer: "Destroy them. Doctor Tengus demands absolute secrecy."
Lotus: "My scans are not detecting any known biochemical agents. What are they doing down here?"
(after hacking the second data vault) Male Grineer: "Who released the specimens?"
Female Grineer: "They're out! What's going on?"
Male Grineer: "Stop the Infested. Forget the Tenno!"
Lotus: "The Grineer's biosafety protocols are severely lacking. Their reckless experiments pose a grave threat to the entire System."
After hacking the second data vault, Infested units will appear and start attacking Grineer and Tenno alike.
(after hacking the third data vault) Female Grineer: "Who let them out? Was it Tengus?"
Male Grineer: "Tengus did this, I know he did!"
Lotus: "Someone released these creatures on purpose. They want them to destroy you."
[on board Orbiter]
Lotus: "Tenno. We have an emergency situation developing. It's more Infested. Get to the node I've marked on your navigation console."
Second Mission: Exterminate an Infestation (Terminus, Mercury)
The mission is an Exterminate mission on the Grineer Galleon tileset, against Infested enemies.
Lotus: "This Grineer ship tried to flee the Infestation but was quickly overrun. Exterminate everything onboard before it reaches a more populated sector."
Lotus: "The Grineer may have thought they could toy around with the Infested, but they are quickly learning how wrong they were."
Lotus: "The Infestation predates the Orokin era, with records of outbreaks dating back to before the Radiation Wars. We must prevent a new outbreak."
[on board Orbiter]
After the mission, the Tenno will receive an inbox message from the Lotus, containing a Molten Impact melee mod.
Inbox message:
We will use this to our advantageTenno,
This is from one of Doctor Tengus' reports:
"The additional test Marines have arrived. The specimens tore through the previous batch much faster than expected. It should be noted that Marines who survived the longest were using fire-based weapons."
The Infested are vulnerable to fire. I have sent a fire damage mod for you to install on your melee weapon. It should aid you in your coming mission.
—The Lotus
Ordis: "I must say, these Infested— scare the— are very worrisome."
The Tenno must install the mod on their melee weapon before continuing.
(if the Tenno lingers) Ordis: "The Lotus would like you to install that mod as soon as— NOW!"
Third Mission: Cascade Bomb (Lares, Mercury)
The mission is a Defence mission on the Grineer Asteroid tileset, against Infested enemies. The Tenno must defend a Cascade Bomb against 8 waves of Infested.
Lotus: "We are going to attempt to use a Cascade Bomb to destroy all traces of Infested here. The bomb will take time to arm. Protect it until it's ready for detonation."
(after wave 1) Lotus: "The Infestation possesses its own form of intelligence, one that the Orokin struggled to understand. Prepare yourself. It senses our intentions."
(after wave 3) Lotus: "When this Cascade Bomb goes off, a wave of Void energy will tear through the complex, ripping the life force from all organic matter but leaving the structure intact. It's our only chance to stop this scourge before it starts."
(after wave 6) Lotus: "The bomb is almost armed. You just have to hold out a little bit longer."
(after wave 8) Lotus: "The bomb is armed. I'm extracting you now. Good job, Tenno."
Aftermath (on board Orbiter)
After the mission, the Tenno will receive two inbox messages. The first is a message from the Lotus congratulating the Tenno, which also contains a blueprint for the Heat Sword.
Inbox message:
Infestation EradicatedTenno,
Tenno,
You have done well to contain the Infested outbreak, but I am troubled. Dr Tengus was but one of many reckless Grineer eager to gain favour with his queens.
We have also received a message from Saya. I suspect it relates to these troubling events:
"Recently, I have been plagued by strange visions of the Infestation. They are warnings from Koumei herself. I am sure of it. Kruna metta, come see me in Cetus. Together, we can overcome a terrible fate. Be well."
—The Lotus
The second message is an intercepted communiqué from Doctor Tengus to the Grineer Queens:
Inbox message:
INTERCEPTED MESSAGE: Quarantine DisruptedMy Queens,
It is my shame to report that Tenno interference has caused a breach of our Infested testing lab on M Prime. Acting immediately, I ordered the destruction of the facility, which has contained the outbreak. Tragically, I believe the Tenno have stolen spores with the intent to use the plague against us.
I will act at once to develop a countermeasure. I will not allow this unethical behaviour by the Tenno to threaten our glorious cause.
For the Queens,
Doctor Tengus
After this quest, the Shrine Defence mission becomes available at Cetus, after talking to Saya.
Next story quest: Heart of Deimos
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