I Heard You Like Tanks

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* The next essential piece of the Rolling Tankard prototype is its cannon, though Ronitt is unsure how best to proceed. He comes to the conclusion that utilizing condensed aether should prove effective in combating sin eaters, although this is a field in which none of the dwarves present have any experience. Regitt recommends seeking the advice of Lorathia, who was once an engineer at the Crystarium.
※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level. Furthermore, you may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.
* Ronitt arrives in Clearmelt to ask Lorathia whether she has any knowledge of aether-based weaponry. Fate conspires once again to bless him with outrageous fortune when Lorathia reveals she is in fact the very person who designed the crystal cannons that line the Crystarium. However, rather than go into any further details regarding this, Lorathia instead invites you to a tea party with her two friends, Iriolva and Cobleva. These elderly twins own merchant caravans that deliver goods across Norvrandt, and they are looking for a way to fend off sin eaters. Lorathia points out that this is an opportunity for Ronitt to secure buyers for his tanks, although his lack of social decorum requires that you be on hand to guide him through this informal exchange.
* The tea party ends with both twins expressing a keen interest in Ronitt's creations, although they will need to see the final product in action before they commit to a purchase.
* Lorathia gives you a letter of introduction to speak with Rosard in the Crystarium. She is confident he can assist in designing the tank's cannon, though it is still unclear whether you will need to jump through any more proverbial hoops before he agrees to help.
* Rosard is eager to support you and Ronitt in your endeavors, and provides you with the blueprints to the Crystarium's crystal cannons. While your dwarven companion is taken aback by the unexpected show of generosity, Rosard explains that he is acting in accordance with Lorathia's wishes, as stated in her letter.
* Back at Watts's Anvil, Ronitt asks you to craft some of the cannon's components, as described in the blueprints. As before, his automaton somehow has the exact materials required stored in its metallic belly, though this miraculous ability to produce precisely what is needed at any given moment should come as no surprise by now.
* With the necessary materials at your disposal, you are ready to fulfill Ronitt's order. But will your attempt to assist Ronitt end in triumph or bitter failure?
* Mastery of your craft has ensured you seized victory rather than bitter defeat. As is customary, Ronitt downplays your achievement, though delight is clear on his face. Or would be, if one could see it. Although the prototype Rolling Tankard is ready for its first test run, Ronitt will still require your aid with other miscellaneous tasks in preparation for the next stage of his master plan: mass production.
==Objectives==
* Speak with Ronitt.
* Speak with Lorathia.
* Speak with Lorathia again.
* Speak with Rosard in the Crystarium.
* Speak with Ronitt at Watts's Anvil.
* Obtain materials from the Fetchomatic Mechatoad.
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==Script==
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Ronitt 	It's time to work on the most interestin' part of the Rollin' Tankard's design: the cannon!
Ronitt 	Me and the others have a few things to go over first, so come and join us in the usual place.
Ronitt 	...But those bastard sin eaters won't even get the chance to test our defenses if we blow their heads off first! That's why we need a cannon. The bigger, the better. 'Course, there were no sin eaters back in Watts's time, but with a bit of Tholl ingenuity...
Ozogg 	Hold it right there! Aren't you afraid I'll steal your secrets? And why did you even invite me to this meeting in the first place?
Ronitt 	Well, you want me to finish buildin' these tanks, don't you? Our reasons might be different, but we're workin' towards the same goal.
Regitt 	Yeah! Besides, you've already built the brewery, the ethanol mill, and shared a bunch of your secrets with us. You're on board now whether you like it or not!
Ozogg 	I didn't agree to become one of your lackeys! I come and go as I please!
Ozogg 	And how do I know all this stuff about sin eaters isn't some elaborate ruse? You could be building these war machines to attack Komra!
Karutt 	Well, we weren't pl-planning to, but now that you mention it...
Ronitt 	Ozogg, that's a load of claptrap and you know it. If we wanted to invade Komra, it be as easy as snatchin' the helmet off a baby, and we wouldn't need no tanks, neither! We just wanna help people, that's all.
Ronitt 	Ain't that right!?
Ozogg 	Hmph! That's all very noble, I'm sure, but I'm only here for one thing: Watts's hammer! If getting my hands on it means I have to help with your idiotic plan, so be it!
Ronitt 	Idiotic? That's rich comin' from you! And maybe you should wait till I've finished explainin' about the cannon before you start judgin'!
Karutt 	Y-You mean to say sin eaters won't run away, even if they're injured? Watts's beard... What have we g-gotten ourselves into!?
 	
Ozogg 	Why injure them when you can kill them outright? They won't be getting up again if you blast them to smithereens. A nice bit of gunpowder should do the trick, but I wouldn't trust you Tholls not to blow yourselves to bits in the process.
Ronitt 	[Player Name], you've fought sin eaters, haven't you? Got any suggestions?
Ronitt 	Magic? Dunno about that, mate. I think hiring a qualified mage to go along for the ride might get expensive. But if there was a way to produce a similar effect using machinery, that would be worth explorin'.
Ronitt 	So, we can destroy sin eaters and look good while we do it? Well, it's got my vote!
Ozogg 	Hmm... The only method I can think of would be to charge a crystal with aether and then release it all in one go. Though I hate to say it, but this is rather outside of my field of expertise.
Regitt 	Why don't you ask that Lorathia lady over at Clearmelt? She used to be an engineer.
Ronitt 	It's worth a try, I guess.
Ronitt 	I'd feel a lot better if you came with me, for moral support, like. To tell the truth, I find her a bit intimidatin'... A-Anyway, let's get goin'!
 	
Ronitt 	Phew! Thank the gods you're here! I was afraid I'd have to talk to her by myself. Ah well, here goes nothin'...
Ronitt 	Lali-ho, old crone!
Lorathia 	Bloody hells. I see your manners haven't improved since the last time we met. <sigh> Whatever it is you came to say, spit it out. I've got guests arriving soon.
Lorathia 	You want to fit the tanks with aether cannons? So you do have more than sawdust in that head of yours.
Ronitt 	Seems like a backhanded compliment to me, but I'll take it all the same! Though I must admit, I'm not used to workin' with aether and whatnot. Don't s'pose you know anythin' about it?
Lorathia 	As a matter of fact, I'm the one who designed the crystal cannons lining the walls of the Crystarium.
Ronitt 	Nah, you're pullin' my leg. I've had a lot of strange coincidences lately, but that's not even remotely feasible. Wait...you're serious, aren't you?
Lorathia 	Of course I am! But if you want me to share my secrets, you'd better make it worth my while!
Ronitt 	Ah! I know where this is leadin'! You're gonna send us to the ends of the earth on some godsforsaken errand, just to test our resolve, aren't you?
Lorathia 	No, you bloody idiot, that's not what I mean at all! Listen, I have some friends coming over for tea and I want the pair of you to join us.
Ronitt 	Tea? That's slightly less perilous than I was expectin'. But what does that have to do with anythin'?
Lorathia 	If you shut your piehole, you might find out! My guests are twin sisters whose supply caravans run the length and breadth of Norvrandt. I reckon they'll have more than a passing interest in buying those tanks of yours.
Ronitt 	Buy? You mean to tell me we could make a profit on these tanks? I was plannin' to give 'em away for nothin', but I might as well take the opportunity to line my pockets.
Lorathia 	It's clear your friend's not much of a businessman, so you'd better do the talking.
Lorathia 	I still have some things to prepare before my guests arrive, so give me a few moments, would you?
Ronitt 	All I have to do is shut up and let you handle it. So why am I so nervous!?
Lorathia 	Now that everything's in order, we're ready to begin. Try not to look so tense, dear!
 	
Iriolva 	What a pleasure it is to make your acquaintance. Lorathia tells us you're in the transportation business, much like Cobleva and I.
Cobleva 	Yes, we were rather hoping you'd help us with a little problem we've been having of late: hordes of ravenous sin eaters. Terribly irritating, as I'm sure you can imagine.
Iriolva 	Is it true that you and yours are presently engaged in the construction of some sort of vehicle capable of warding off such assailants?
 	
Iriolva 	Oh, I say! That sounds positively ghastly! And I don't think our clients will take too kindly to having their wares covered in bits of mangled sin eater.
Ronitt 	Well, ah...the cannons are only to be used in emergencies! It's not like the tanks would be sent out lookin' for trouble or nothin'!
Ronitt 	(Oi, might wanna spare them the grisly details, you know?)
Iriolva 	Well, that does sound rather impressive! This could be precisely what we need.
Ronitt 	If any sin eaters dare show up, the Rollin' Tankard can deal with 'em before they get anywhere near.
Ronitt 	(Heh heh, seems like you've got a way with words. Keep this up and they'll be putty in our hands!)
Cobleva 	It does occur to me, however, that this all seems awfully complicated. Those used to working with amaro may struggle to operate these vehicles of yours.
 	
Cobleva 	The wonders of modern technology never cease to amaze me. Machines driving machines... Whatever next!
Lorathia 	That's...a surprisingly good idea.
Lorathia 	If all it takes is giving instructions to the automaton, anyone could do it. Quite an elegant solution, I must say.
Ronitt 	(You just made that up, didn't you? Ah well, we can work all that out later! For now, carry on doin' what you're doin'!)
Cobleva 	It strikes me that trial and error is somewhat ill-advised when dealing with heavy weaponry. I'd hate to blow up something I'm not supposed to!
Ronitt 	Oh...um... Hahaha! That was just one of [Player Name]'s little jokes! What s/he really means is that an automaton will take care of everythin'!
Ronitt 	(Bloody hells! Even I wouldn't say somethin' that bleedin' stupid!)
Iriolva 	While this is all very intriguing, young Ronitt, I would feel much more comfortable doing business with you if I could see your face, that I may better read your intentions. Though I do not doubt your sincerity, consider it a matter of courtesy.
Ronitt 	Y-You want me to take off my h-helmet? B-But...
 	
Iriolva 	Oh, I beg your pardon! That was incredibly rude of me.
Cobleva 	We are, much to our embarrassment, unfamiliar with dwarven customs. You were very kind to intervene and prevent any further impertinence on our part.
Ronitt 	Thanks, [Player Name]. If you weren't here, I don't know what I would've done!
Ronitt 	(Bugger my beard! Why'd you have to say that!? Gods, this is awkward...)
Iriolva 	Well, I think we've covered most of the pertinent points.
Cobleva 	There is, however, one last thing we would like to ask before we reach a decision. What do you think we sisters value most in all the world?
Iriolvacobleva 	Your answer, please!
 	
Iriolva 	Oh dear! That's not quite the answer we were looking for.
Cobleva 	We would like to think that honesty is the bare minimum we can expect from others, especially those with whom we would do business.
Iriolva 	Luckily, we have been able to ascertain through the course of this conversation that the two of you possess this in abundance.
Iriolva 	The perfect answer!
Cobleva 	What would life be like without a little excitement? And what could be more exciting than an ambitious new enterprise, such as the one you are proposing!
Iriolva 	It seems that with our business acumen and your...tanks, we have a match made in the heavens!
Ronitt 	Haha! We did it! And they've really taken a shine to you, it seems.
Ronitt 	Phew! That was a bit of a struggle, but we got there in the end! Nicely done!
Ronitt 	Ungh... I'm glad that's over. Maybe you ought to let me do the talkin' next time, eh?
Lorathia 	Of course, seeing is believing. Once the tanks are finished, you should put on a demonstration. We'd all be interested to see those aetherial cannons in action, but actually getting them up and running will be no easy task, I assure you.
Lorathia 	Lucky for you, I know just the man to point you in the right direction. I'll write you a letter of introduction requesting he help you in this little endeavor.
Lorathia 	It's been a while since we met, and I can't for the life of me remember how they take their tea...
Lorathia 	Give this letter to Rosard in Ballistics. He looks a bit imposing, but he's friendly enough.
Lorathia 	Then again, if it's you doing the asking, I'm sure he'd be more than happy to help.
Ronitt 	Hmph! One of these days, the people of Norvrandt'll be climbin' over each other for the chance to do me a favor, just you wait and see!
Ronitt 	But until then, I've got a lot of work ahead of me, so let's get goin'!
Lorathia 	I've known that Rosard since he was knee-high to a phooka. Wait, do they even have knees?
Cobleva 	Lorathia always serves such wonderful tea, and the scenery here is to die for!
Iriolva 	Is that the distant rumbling of tanks I hear? Or perhaps I'm getting ahead of myself?
Ronitt 	Are we done yet? All this bein' polite's worn me out...
 	
Rosard 	Greetings! What can I do for you this fine [time of day]?
Ronitt 	...and blow their bloody heads off! That's the plan, anyway.
Rosard 	Ho ho! If it's aether-based firepower you're after, I have just the thing. Right behind me, as it happens!
Rosard 	This model was mass-produced and installed along the perimeter of the Crystarium, specifically to deal with sin eater assaults. Those bastards soon give up the ghost after a blast of concentrated aether to the face! Bwahaha!
Ronitt 	I like the sound of that!
Rosard 	I can't take the credit for these crystal cannons, though. Lorathia's the one who originally designed them. I suppose you could call her my mentor.
Rosard 	If she says I'm to assist you, who am I to refuse? Now, let me see about getting you copies of our cannon blueprints.
Rosard 	A pleasant surprise, I take it? Ha, that's the Lorathia I know. Behind that sharp tongue and piercing gaze, she's one of the most caring people you'll ever meet. I expect she appreciates what you're doing, especially considering what happened at Holminster.
Rosard 	Not to mention that we in the Crystarium owe much and more to you for restoring the night sky. It's not every day we get the chance to aid the Warrior of Darkness herself/himself!
Rosard 	And it goes without saying we here in the Crystarium are extremely grateful for everything you're doing. You're an inspiration to us all!
Rosard 	At any rate, every sin eater your tanks put down is one less for our soldiers to deal with, so sharing the plans for the crystal cannons is the least we can do.
Rosard 	In the meantime, I'll look forward to hearing of your success.
Ronitt 	It won't be long before tales of the Rollin' Tankards are on the lips of everyone in Norvrandt. Many thanks, Rosard!
Ronitt 	Come on, [Player Name]. We've got cannons to build! To the Anvil!
Ronitt 	Crystal cannon? Check. Big man? Check. This must be the place.
Rosard 	When Lorathia was here, she'd spend about half her time working and the other half drinking tea. She still got more done than the rest of us put together, though.
Lorathia 	Rosard give you what you need, did he? Better get to work, then!
 	
Ronitt 	I swear, everywhere we go, people treat you like you're some sort of hero! I suppose bein' a hero's most trusted friend is the next best thing, so I'll settle for that.
Ronitt 	Havin' said that, when it comes to buildin' these tanks, you're still my assistant! Ha! And it just so happens I've got some work for you.
Ronitt 	There's more to these cannons than just crystal, as you can probably guess. In fact, there are so many different parts, it makes my head spin just thinkin' about it!
Ronitt 	I reckon there are a few things you can put together for me, though. Shouldn't be too hard for someone as skilled as you.
Ronitt 	I reckon there are a few things you can put together for me, though. Shouldn't be too hard for someone as skilled as you.
Ronitt 	I reckon there are a few things you can concoct for me, though. Shouldn't be too hard for someone as skilled as you.
Ronitt 	As usual, you'll find everythin' you need in the Fetchomatic Mechatoad. And if not...well, you're a clever lass/bloke. You'll come up with somethin'.
Ronitt 	Don't worry about botchin' it. There are plenty more materials where those came from.
Ronitt 	Don't worry about botchin' it. There are plenty more materials where those came from.
Ronitt 	Don't worry about botchin' it. There are plenty more materials where those came from.
automaton 	<boop> <bleep>
automaton 	<boop> <bleep>
automaton 	<boop> <bleep>
automaton 	<beep> Request for materials acknowledged.
automaton 	<beep> Request for materials acknowledged.
automaton 	<beep> Request for ingredients acknowledged.
Ronitt 	Well? Don't keep me in suspense!
Ronitt 	Heh! Looks like all that time spent around a master engineer like me is payin' off.
Ronitt 	Once I've built and fine-tuned the cannon, the prototype tank'll be ready!
Ronitt 	After that, it's just a matter of producin' more of the same as quickly and cheaply as possible. Not that I'll be cuttin' any corners, mind!
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Dwarf Quests in Final Fantasy XIV