A Tournament of the Sciences: The Tortoise Clan
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[…]shipyard is radiant with electric light[…] Scholars and engineers speckle the work-bays[…] ideas can be mocked up, reviewed and trashed into the river in a matter of hours.
[…] Tortoise proceed with a measure of caution[…] it looks like they're building a train.Description summary:
The title and game instructions depend on 
Science: Schedule.
| Science: Schedule | Title | Game Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | A Tournament of the Sciences: The Tortoise Clan | The Tournament of the Sciences will run until 12:00 BST on the 6th of August. |
| 3 | A Tournament Concluded: The Tortoise Clan | The Tournament of the Sciences has concluded. Get up to speed here, and witness the results. |
[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]
Unlocked with 
Science: Schedule is present (World Quality, now locked), 
Science: The Story So Far 1-3, 
Science: Taking Sides exactly 5
Storylet appears in 
Wolfstack Docks
Options:
Meet the delegation
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Science: The Story So Far exactly 1 (Get to know your chosen team.) OR 
Science: Allegiance Swap (hidden)
Success
Dubious honour
You've met your allies. (Raises 
Science: The Story So Far by 1, up to 2)
Your Science: Allegiance Swap Quality has gone! (hidden)
Redirects to: A Tournament of the Sciences: The Tortoise Clan
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Take stock of the standings
- Spoiler
Wander the sideshows
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Unlocked with Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
Success
The advancement of learning
Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
Offer some purloined secrets
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Casing... 4, Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
Success
Cased
The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets 
Science: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
You've gained (230 + 3.9 x 
Base Watchful) Coilheart Renown (Wiki note: Capped at 1,010 Renown, reached at Watchful 200+)
Casing... is dropping… (-10 CP)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 2 - The Eagle Clan:
You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises 
Science: Aiding the Eagle by 5)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 3 - The Koloman Republic:
You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises 
Science: Aiding the Republic by 5)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 4 - The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria:
You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises 
Science: Aiding the Tomb-Colonies by 5)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 5 - The Tortoise Clan:
You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises 
Science: Aiding the Tortoise by 5)
Report the results of your experiment on the water
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1), 
Science: Knowledge of the Waters
Success
Revolution
- The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
In the shipyards, designs change in response to this new intelligence. (Lowers 
Science: Knowledge of the Waters by 1)- You've gained 3,750 Coilheart Renown
If
Science: Taking Sides is 2 - The Eagle Clan:
- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Eagle by ?)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 3 - The Koloman Republic:
- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Republic by ?)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 4 - The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria:
- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tomb-Colonies by ?)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 5 - The Tortoise Clan:
- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tortoise by ?)
Render material assistance to the Tortoise
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Science: Schedule is 2 (World Quality, now locked), Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1), 
Mortification of a Great Power, 
5 x Unprovenanced Artefact, 
Puzzling Map, 
Vital Intelligence, 
Bejewelled Lens, 
25 x Memory of Distant Shores
Locked with
Science: Material Delivered 3
Success
A vast gift
- The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to [Whichever team is in the lead])
- You've gained 13,500 Coilheart Renown
You've lost 1 x Mortification of a Great Power
You've lost 5 x Unprovenanced Artefact
You've lost 1 x Puzzling Map
You've lost 1 x Vital Intelligence
You've lost 1 x Bejewelled Lens
You've lost 25 x Memory of Distant Shores
If
Science: Material Delivered < 2
You've delivered material to your allies. (Raises Science: Material Delivered by 1)
If
Science: Material Delivered is 2
- Coilheart bylaws dictate that you can contribute no further supplies. (Raises Science: Material Delivered by 1)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 2 - The Eagle Clan:
- Your allies thank you, and get to work. (Raises Science: Material Rendered to the Eagle Clan by 1)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 3 - The Koloman Republic:
- Your allies thank you, and get to work. (Raises Science: Material Rendered to the Republic by 1)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 4 - The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria:
- Your allies thank you, and get to work. (Raises Science: Material Rendered to the Tomb-Colonists by 1)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 5 - The Tortoise Clan:
- Your allies thank you, and get to work. (Raises Science: Material Rendered to the Tortoise Clan by 1)
Change your allegiance
- Spoiler Action Cost: 0
Locked with Science: Schedule is 3 (World Quality, now unlocked)
Success
A change of mind
Your Science: Taking Sides Quality has gone!- You've gained 1 x Science: Allegiance Swap (hidden)
Redirects to: A Tournament of the Sciences
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Airs-Dependent Options
Find the Methodical Sage more exact measurements ( Airs 1-30)
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Airs of the Games 1-30, Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
Challenge information
Broad,
Watchful 120 || 82 - very chancy (41%) || 102 - chancy (51%) || 122 - modest (61%) || 142 - very modest (71%) || 162 - low-risk (81%) || 182 - straightforward (91%) || 200 - straightforward (100%)The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base
Watchful, rounded. The given example is for base Watchful 150.Success
The long stretch
Watchful is increasing…- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tortoise by 1)
- The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to 4 - The Tomb-Colonies)
- Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
- You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful +
Base Shadowy + 
Base Dangerous + 
Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown
Failure
The dregs of the crop
- Watchful is increasing…
- Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
Nightmares is increasing… (+1 CP)
Deliberate with the judges ( Airs 31-70)
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Airs of the Games 31-70, Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
Challenge information
Broad,
Watchful 120 || 82 - very chancy (41%) || 102 - chancy (51%) || 122 - modest (61%) || 142 - very modest (71%) || 162 - low-risk (81%) || 182 - straightforward (91%) || 200 - straightforward (100%)The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base
Watchful, rounded. The given example is for base Watchful 150.Success
Elsewhere
- Watchful is increasing…
- The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to 4 - The Tomb-Colonies)
- Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
- You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful + Base Shadowy + Base Dangerous + Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown
If
Science: Taking Sides is 2 - The Eagle Clan:
- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Eagle by 1)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 3 - The Koloman Republic:
- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Republic by 1)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 4 - The Tomb-Colonists of the Grand Sanatoria:
- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tomb-Colonies by 1)
If
Science: Taking Sides is 5 - The Tortoise Clan:
- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tortoise by 1)
Failure
A poor choice of target
- Watchful is increasing…
- Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
Scandal is increasing… (+1 CP)
Advance the case of a promising design ( Airs 71-100)
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Airs of the Games 71-100, Science: The Story So Far ( Schedule + 1)
Challenge information
Broad,
Watchful 120 || 82 - very chancy (41%) || 102 - chancy (51%) || 122 - modest (61%) || 142 - very modest (71%) || 162 - low-risk (81%) || 182 - straightforward (91%) || 200 - straightforward (100%)The difficulty is equal to 80% of your base
Watchful, rounded. The given example is for base Watchful 150.Success
Gold
- Watchful is increasing…
- You have aided your allies' efforts. (Raises Science: Aiding the Tortoise by 1)
- The balance of the tournament shifts. (Sets Science: Currently in the Lead to 4 - The Tomb-Colonies)
- Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
- You've gained (0.45 x ( Base Watchful + Base Shadowy + Base Dangerous + Base Persuasive)) x Coilheart Renown
Failure
Error
- Watchful is increasing…
- Crowds cheer. Rivals clash. The Coilheart Games continue apace. [Airs of the Games change…] (random)
- Scandal is increasing… (+1 CP)
Science: The Story So Far at exactly 2
Approach the source of the ominous humming
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Science: Schedule 2, Science: The Story So Far exactly 2
Locked with Science: Allegiance Swap (hidden)
Success
Blue and gold
Success Instructions: New leads for Huffam's story are now available throughout Fallen London. He may be able to point you towards likely opportunities.
- The event continues. (Sets Science: The Story So Far to 3)
- What were they building in there? Huffam will certainly want to know. (Sets Coilheart Eagles to 10)
Conclusion ( Science: Schedule 3)
Arrive for the final judging
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Science: Schedule is 3 (World Quality, now locked), Science: The Story So Far exactly 3
Locked with Science: Allegiance Swap (hidden)
Success
Anticipation
- It is time for a winner to be crowned. (Sets Science: The Story So Far to 4)
Redirects to: A Tournament of the Sciences: Final Judgement
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