The Network

can fail 1 achievement point
Given by Edison MattixWhere: The StacksHelix MonumentalCalypso IslandOil RigMetro HubMeridian Market

Ah, the restaurant biz in Nivalis... welcome to the grind. It might be worth it to make a few friends and learn the lay of the land. Just be careful who you get wrapped up with.

How to start

Starts after a conversation with Ava (Ava Questioning Motives)
Clues· money ≥ 20· day ≥ day 2· tutorial step 1 done
On some paths
1 technical condition
Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
· Edison Mattix: onions
1 technical condition
Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
· Edison Mattix: pork belly
1 technical condition
Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
· Edison Mattix: chicken
Dialogue3 decisions spoilers

Quest chain

BeforeNoodle Bar Introduction AfterThe ScorpionA Knight in NivalisDeal with a DevilFun in the SunHygiene InspectorRetirement PartyTrade Talks
This quest can fail, and a failed quest usually can't be completed any more. Tip: back up your save before a key conversation (copy the .sav file from the save folder).
Walkthrough43 steps · 28 conversations spoilers
  1. Talk with Edison
    Edison has returned to the Noodle Bar. Have a word with him!
    Talk to Edison Mattix (Edison The Ask)
    Dialogue8 decisions spoilers
  2. Visit the Gen Debtor Hideout in the Stacks
    Visit The Stacks and find the hideout Edison is using for the Gen Debtors.
    Go to The Stacks
  3. Talk with Ava
    Maybe you made a mistake by turning Edison down. Ava could probably tell you.
    Talk to Ava (Ava A Round of Annoyingly Helpful Advice)
    Dialogue5 decisions spoilers
  4. Deliver the IDs to the Gen Debtors
    Make the ID drop and give the Gen Debtors a new lease on life.
    Interact with Dropbox - The Stacks
  5. Escape a Health Inspection
    Rumor has it CorpSec is conducting health raids. Better make sure everything is in tip-top condition.
    Talk to Cecil Grimes (Cecil Grimes Health Inspection)
    Dialogue4 decisions spoilers
  6. Wait for Ava to Track Down Edison
    Surely Ava will get in touch with Edison... Just be patient.
    Talk to Ava, Edison Mattix (Ava I've Pinged Him)
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  7. Talk to the CorpSec Detective
    Talk to Mica Rain waiting for you at the Noodle Bar.
    Talk to Mica Rain (Mica Rain Wanted)
    Dialogue9 decisions spoilers
  8. Maybe Ava Knows How to Ditch the Fine
    You were fined... Talk with Ava and learn how to get out of it.
    Talk to Ava, Edison Mattix (Ava What Was That)
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  9. Wait and Hope that Edison Comes Through
    Edison said he'd take care of the fine, guess there's nothing to do but wait and see if he comes through.
    To complete
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Ben quest variables: edison all taken care of
  10. Talk to Edison
    Edison shows up at the shop after pulling some strings. Talk to him!
    Talk to Edison Mattix (Edison All Taken Care Of)
    Dialogue11 decisions spoilers
  11. Visit the Stacks to Check on the Gen Debtors
    Edison said the kids might be hungry. Should bring them something to eat
    Go to The Stacks
  12. Travel to Helix Monumental to find the Notary
    Travel to Helix Monumental and find Edison's contact.
    Go to Helix Monumental
  13. Drop off a Meal for the Gen Debtors
    Drop off the food for the Gen Debt children, then scram.
    Interact with Dropbox - The Stacks
  14. Talk Your Way into Meeting the Notary
    Cirian Krell knows how to find the Notary. Convince her to tell you how.
    Talk to Cirian Krell (Cirian Finding the Notary)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Edison Mattix: check orphans is off
    Dialogue8 decisions spoilers
  15. Talk With Mica Rain
    Talk with Mica Rain... Choose your words carefully. Don't implicate yourself!
    Talk to Mica Rain (Mica On the Road)
    Dialogue9 decisions spoilers
  16. See if Ava Knows More About Cirian
    Chat with Ava about your encounter with Cirian.
    Talk to Ava (Ava Well that was odd)
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  17. Ask Ava if she knows what just happened?!
    Get some advice from Ava.
    Talk to Ava, Edison Mattix (Ava Decision Time)
    Dialogue2 decisions spoilers
  18. Report Back to Edison
    Report back to Edison on what happened with Cirian.
    Talk to Edison Mattix (Edison What Happened)
    Dialogue8 decisions spoilers
  19. Out of Stock?
    Visit Banor to see if he knows where you can find Windowpane Lager.
    Talk to Banor (Banor What Can I Do Boss)
    Dialogue8 decisions spoilers
  20. Find Harmony
    Banor mentioned someone named Harmony. Should find her.
    Talk to Harmony (Harmony Now That's a Good Beer)
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  21. Head Home
    Maybe you should head home and think about the choices you've made...
    To complete· at apartment
  22. Visit the Stacks
    Visit the Stacks.
    Go to The Stacks
  23. Time to Take a Trip to Conland Containers
    Pay Edison a visit.
    Talk to Alexander, Ava (Alexander Welcome to Conland Containers)
    Clues· not night mode
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  24. Talk With Mica Rain
    Talk with Mica Rain... Choose your words carefully. Don't implicate yourself!
    Talk to Mica Rain (Mica At Home)
    Dialogue14 decisions spoilers
  25. Drop off the Package for the Gen Debt Kids
    Drop off the items for the Gen Debt kids.
    Interact with Dropbox - The Stacks
  26. See What Edison Has to Say
    See what Edison has to say... And apparently don't touch anything.
    Talk to Edison Mattix, Ava (Edison This is the Shop)
    Dialogue11 decisions spoilers
  27. Check out of Conland Containers
    Talk to Alexandria (Alexandria An Offering)
    Dialogue1 decision spoilers
  28. Find Odin's Pub in the Industrial District
    Travel to the Industrial District and find Odin's Pub.
    To complete
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Ben quest variables: travel to odins pub done
  29. See What Edison Has to Say
    See what Edison has to say.
    Talk to Edison Mattix (Edison A Summary)
    Clues
    1 technical condition
    Story flags the game uses internally. Shown for reference; you can't check them in game.
    · Ben quest variables: travel to odins pub done
    Dialogue8 decisions spoilers
  30. Find a way to Calypso Island
    Find a way to Calypso Island.
    Go to Calypso Island
  31. Find Out What One of the Twins is Doing On the Island
    Talk with Alexander.
    Talk to Alexander (Alexander Reservation Number)
    Clues· not night mode
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  32. Talk with Reehan, the Captain
    Find this Reehan character and pick their brain.
    Talk to Reehan Scott (Reehan Picking out a Gift)
    Dialogue6 decisions spoilers
  33. Visit the Oil Rig and Look for Finlay
    Travel out to the Oil Rig and find Finlay.
    Go to Oil Rig
  34. Travel to Metro Hub and Find Finn Amano
    Travel to the Metro Hub and find the musician Finn Amano.
    Go to Metro Hub
  35. See if Finlay Has a Gift for Freya
    Talk to Finlay Basin and see if you can get a gift for Freya.
    Talk to Finlay Basin (Finlay Basin Oil Rig Opportunist)
    Dialogue9 decisions spoilers
  36. Talk with Finn
    Talk with Finn and see if he has anything kicking around for you.
    Talk to Finn Amano (Finn Amano Sheets and Sheets)
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  37. Run Your Gift by Reehan
    Check with Reehan to see if your gift is enough.
    Go to Calypso Island
  38. Why is the Other Twin Here?
    Find out why Alexandria is here.
    Talk to Alexandria (Alexandria What do you have there)
    Dialogue3 decisions spoilers
  39. Seize the Chance to Talk with Freya
    Now's your chance to talk with Freya. Better make it worth it.
    Talk to Freya Portlet (Freya Welcome to Paradise)
    Dialogue14 decisions spoilers
  40. Get Yourself to Meridian Market
    Get yourself to Meridian Market... Now!
    Go to Meridian Market
  41. Settle With Mica Once and For All
    Find out why Mica is at your shop.
    Talk to Mica Rain (Mica A Blaze of Neon Glory)
    Dialogue7 decisions spoilers
  42. Make Amends with Edison
    Maybe one last conversation with Edison will put everything to rest.
    Talk to Edison Mattix (Edison And Now We Breathe)
    Dialogue4 decisions spoilers
  43. You've Got a Delivery
    Check your Noodle Bar for a delivery.
    Interact with Edison's Thank You Items

Other conversations

Can fail the questAva · «Ava Didn't You Forget Something» · 10 decisions spoilers
Rewards spoilers
Possible rewardsmoney +1,000 / +2,500Gen Debt IDs ×1Purple Processing Card ×1Chow Mein ×1recipe Rain Drop CakeShimmer Sage Look-a-Like ×1recipe Rudd KebabWindowpane Lager ×1Scorpion Shimmer Chip ×1Bone Fragment ×1Sheet Music ×1recipe Mei LingEdison Mattix Business +3Edison Mattix Friendship +7Cecil Grimes Business +1Mica Rain Friendship +3Mica Rain Business +2Cirian Krell Romance +2Cirian Krell Friendship +1Cirian Krell Business +1Banor Friendship +1Harmony Friendship +1Alexander Business +1Alexandria Business +1Reehan Scott Friendship +1Reehan Scott Romance +1Finn Amano Friendship +1Freya Portlet Friendship +2
Key choices and quests it may exclude spoilers
Failure clues
Time window (night mode, day)nowcurrent value unknowncurrent value unknown

Expand a section to see it. Key choices: clues come from dialogue branches and may not be exact.

This quest can fail in 1 conversation on this page, marked in red. Inside, a red outcome shows the choice or ending that leads there, per the game data.

Every conversation of this quest, line by line. The choices listed under each line are the game's own, taken from its dialogue files (game build 25680465) in the order those files list them. Outcomes listed for a choice come from the game's dialogue scripts. That each one applies when you pick it is our reading of the data, not confirmed in game. Conditions shown as “if you chose …” or “after …” come from where the game data sets that story flag; other events may change it too. A choice marked “ask once” records a story flag when you pick it, and its own condition needs that flag unset. A chip such as “Name +1” is a counter that, per the game data, only this conversation changes. Conditions on it are counted from earlier answers in this conversation; that is our reading of the data, and the counter's starting value is not confirmed.

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