Signature Acquired

is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
==Journal==
* Mikoto and Misija have at last found a suitable source of aether to charge the crystal focus. Its extraction will prove to be a delicate process, which is why Mikoto insists that they accompany you to the site.
* You reach the extraction site only to find your two companions being assailed by Garlean soldiers. Weapon in hand, you rush in and give the imperials a terrible thrashing, forcing them to make a hasty retreat. The danger passed, you check to see if Mikoto and Misija are injured.
* With the extraction device ready, Mikoto sets the crystal focus in place, patiently waiting for its reserves of aether to be restored. After a few moments, Misija removes the focus from the device, confusing Mikoto. Her confusion quickly turns to panic, however, when Misija draws a gun on her, ordering you to lower your weapon. Unwilling to risk Mikoto coming to harm, you do as you are told. In a flash, Misija and Mikoto are gone, along with the crystal focus.
* You return to camp, alone and empty-handed, much to the dismay of Bajsaljen and the others. For lack of soldiers to pursue Misija and rescue Mikoto, Bajsaljen believes their best course of action is to proceed as planned and storm Castrum Lacus Litore.
* Resistance scouts have yet to find any sign of Mikoto, but it is no reason to give up hope. When the castrum falls, Bajsaljen is hopeful Mikoto's rescue will follow shortly after.
==Objectives==
* Rendezvous with Mikoto.
* Rescue Mikoto.
* Speak with Bajsaljen.
==Script==
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Mikoto 	It worked, [Player Name]. We've found a matching aetherial signature and traced it back to its source!
Mikoto 	Lilja is working on a device that will allow us to charge the crystal focus using the area's ambient aether.
Mikoto 	As you might expect, its extraction will be delicate work. As such, we would accompany you to oversee the operation ourselves. Shall we be off?
 	
Mikoto 	...We were too careless.
 	
Meesiya 	Ugh... My head...
 	
Mikoto 	My apologies, [Player Name]. Our preoccupation with the extraction device left us all but oblivious to their approach. It will not happen again.
Lilja 	Are you all right? I heard screaming.
Meesiya 	An ambush by the Garleans. Thankfully [Player Name] arrived before we came to harm.
Lilja 	<sigh> Another missed opportunity to see her/him in action. At least you're all unharmed.
Mikoto 	Lilja, have we reached our destination?
Lilja 	I'm picking up a huge rise in levels of NR-G108 waves. It's definitely the place.
Mikoto 	Then let us begin.
Meesiya 	How much longer until its energies are fully restored?
Mikoto 	An excellent question, but unfortunately a rather difficult one to answer with certainty.
Mikoto 	Considering the high concentrations of aether it has absorbed thus far, I would imagine it has sufficient stores to suit our purposes. We must be mindful, however, that the naturally occurring aether of this location will take time to restore itself should we need to charge the focus again.
Meesiya 	Again? No... I don't think that will be necessary.
Mikoto 	Pardon?
Meesiya 	One false move and she dies!
Mikoto 	Misija? What... What are you doing!?
Meesiya 	Oh, don't worry. I still have need of you yet.
Meesiya 	Though if s/he refuses to stand down...
Meesiya 	A wise decision.
 	
Lilja 	B-But... It doesn't make any sense! Why would she...?
 	
Baishaen 	She did what!? No... No, I cannot believe it!
Marshak 	By the gods... And you say she stole the crystal focus as well?
Marshak 	I fear we have little time to determine the how and why of her betrayal. Mikoto's rescue must be made a priority.
Baishaen 	Be that as it may, Misija may not have been working alone. I need you to bring me a list of any close acquaintances she had within the Resistance. I have questions for them...
Marshak 	Yes, sir!
Baishaen 	If I am to be completely honest with you, we haven't the troops to spare for Mikoto's rescue. We're stretched far too thin as it is.
Baishaen 	But we cannot very well leave her to the mercy of the Empire. That they would capture her alive suggests a plan requiring her expertise and preternatural gifts.
Baishaen 	Until we can determine precisely where she is being held, I believe what few resources we have would be best focused on storming Castrum Lacus Litore.
Baishaen 	Once the castrum falls, her safety can be more easily assured. We will focus all our efforts on her rescue thereafter. You have my word.
 	
Rian 	...And I'm tired of sitting about with our thumbs up our arses!
Rian 	Why wait for reinforcements when we could wipe the Bozjan Resistance off the board in one fell swoop? Even with just the troops stationed here at the castrum, they wouldn't stand a chance!
Albireo 	You have already demonstrated gross insubordination by leading charges into the field against orders. Soldiers have been court-martialed for far less, and such behavior ill befits one of your station.
Albireo 	I need not remind you that our true objective is the subjugation of Dalmasca and the seizure of its resources, not to engage in petty skirmishes with these Bozjan curs.
Albireo 	They will be dealt with in due course, but only once the Dalmascan resistance has been annihilated.
Rian 	Who do you think you're talking to, boy? I know full well that we need to bring Dalmasca to heel, and I've said from the beginning that invading Bozja was a waste of time. The sooner we get this over with, the better.
Menenius 	A waste of time... Yet who was it front and center during the invasion? I hope you have not forgotten the soldiers you sacrificed for the sake of this “waste of time.”
Albireo 	Retaining our foothold here is essential to our plans. Now that Doma and Ala Mhigo have reclaimed their independence, the Bozjans have been inspired to follow suit. Should they succeed, the Dalmascans will be next. We cannot hope to withstand a united resistance from all sides.
Menenius 	Don't waste your breath, Albeleo. The only thing this rabid dog understands is bloodshed.
Rian 	Watch your tongue, or it's your blood that'll be shed next.
Menenius 	Snarl at me all you like, but there's no escaping the truth─the Empire is doomed to fall, and before long the IVth Legion will have no home to return to.
Rian 	Your point being...?
Menenius 	If Gabranth is to build his new nation, we have to regain control of these provinces.
Rian 	Well, you know our dear boy Noah better than most. And I'm sure you've made plans of your own for this new nation he's building.
Menenius 	I don't appreciate your tone. Are you implying that I would betray his trust?
Rian 	Oh, would you stop? If anyone hates this pedantic pageantry more than me, it's you.
Menenius 	Perhaps. But so long as I have a hand to play, am I wrong to keep it?
Rian 	That's the way of it, eh? Fine, stay here and hatch your schemes. My place is on the battlefield.
Menenius 	Very well, if that is your wish. But when the dust settles, and the judgment bells toll, I pray you will be ready to answer for your transgressions.
Albireo 	Are you certain this is wise?
Menenius 	A dog he may be, but he is not without his uses. I daresay there is none more loyal to Gabranth and the IVth Legion. What's more, he is not so foolish as to seek out the false glory of an honorable death in battle.
Menenius 	He and his beasts should prove an adequate distraction for our enemies. In the meantime, I leave the castrum in your hands. Should the Bozjans advance this far, I trust you will not disappoint me.
Albireo 	By your leave.
 	
Baishaen 	Our scouts have yet to find any trace of Mikoto, but I promise we will bring her back safely. For now, let us focus our efforts on retaking the castrum.
Quest complete.	Quest complete.
Category:Side Story Quests in Final Fantasy XIV