Encode signals to a Subtle Machinist

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From: A Khaganian Patrol Vessel (Non-Corsair) or A Khaganian Patrol Vessel (Corsair)

"If she's on that ship, she'll help," says the Youthful Naturalist.

Unlocked with Associating with a Youthful Naturalist 510-549, 1 x Favour in High Places

Locked with Mechanical Comprehension

Challenge information

Narrow, A Player of Chess 7 (50% base)

• 3 and below - almost impossible (10%)
• 4 - high-risk (20%)
• 5 - high-risk (30%)
• 6 - tough (40%)
• 7 - very chancy (50%)
• 8 - chancy (60%)
• 9 - modest (70%)
• 10 - very modest (80%)
• 11 - low-risk (90%)
• 12 and above - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

From the Graphite Quarter

[…]

"Of course I'm here. I have informants," […] The Subtle Machinist […] overseeing the delivery. "[…] Such precious plans […] Pointless without the parts […]"

[…]

"Instructions. Introductions. […] Tickets to Apis Meet. Now this."

"I won't forget," he promises.

[…]

[Find the rest of the story at https://www.fallenlondon.com]

Success Instructions: Keep hold of these resources. You will need them later.

•  You've obtained a bounty of mechanical wonders (Sets Mechanical Comprehension to 10)
•  You've gained 10 x Associating with a Youthful Naturalist
•  You've gained 3 x Jasmine Leaves
•  You've gained 20 x Whirring Contraption
•  You've gained 5000 x Nevercold Brass Sliver
•  You've gained 100 x Memory of Distant Shores
•  You've lost 1 x Favour in High Places
•  Troubled Waters is increasing… (+2 CP)
•  You've gained ( Zailing Speed/2 + 1~5) x Zailing...
•  You've gained 1 x Time Spent at Zee (hidden)

Failure

No response

"She must not be aboard," [...] "But I know she zails these waters."

Whoever is aboard might not reply [...], but their vessel picks up speed. They stalk you in the silent darkness, lanterns dimmed so you can barely see.

Are they gone now? Are you sure?

•  Suspicion is increasing… (+2 CP)
•  Troubled Waters is increasing… (+2 CP)
•  You've gained ( Zailing Speed/2 + 1~5) x Zailing...
•  You've gained 1 x Time Spent at Zee (hidden)
•  Your vessel is reviled by all the zee's lawful citizens. (Sets Unwelcome on the Waters to 1)