Awakening

**Awakening** is the first quest in INSOMNIA: The Ark. It's followed by Vulture's Nest.

## Quest Giver

None: this quest is active as soon as the Prologue finishes.

## Quest Targets

* Find out where I am and what is going on
* Get into the diagnostic room
* Find out why you're having strange symptoms
* See Captain Riebel
* Meet the curator in the Square of Glory

## Typical Journal entry

I'm conscious. Judging by the indicator on the monitor, I've been conscious for nine whole minutes. Seems I'm starting to recover from the Big Sleep.
I don't remember much, but I can't help feeling that somebody somewhere has lived out an entire lifetime for me. Last time this procedure did not leave me so disoriented. I need to understand what is going on and where the hell my breakfast is.

Seems that the doctor did not expect me to be back on my feet so soon. I decided get on with the Strock scan and go see Dr. Rokh in the diagnostic room. It is there that the decision made as to whether to throw me out of here or put me back in bed.

The diagnostics went well. Dr. Rokh was also surprised that I managed to recover so quickly. I didn't tell him that my legs are still weak and I'm still seeing double, though. It's like I'm stuck in an exhausting dream, and it's hard to believe that whatever's happening is real.
I had to lie to Dr. Rokh about how I feel, and he obviously brought it. It's time to find out what's causing my weird symptoms and figure out what is happening to me.

It seems that this time it all went too far. Dr. Redden, who met me with a syringe in his hand, told me some great news: turns out I have just overcome a case of severe somnic psychosis, whatever that means.
A certain group he's part of has been watching my illness develop since I came to the Adaptation Block. instead of reporting this information about me, they faked the papers and got me out. I need to meet Captain Riebel and hear what he has to say about it.

It turns out that Captain Riebel commands a special group, which is carrying out its own investigation of the incident in Limb. Apparently, they are interested in me because of my ability to withstand heavy mental loads. I need to meet the esteemed curator of this group to learn the details of what happened. The meeting will take place in the Square of Glory, to the right of the monument to the pilots of the Hierarchy.

### If you agree to help Tanaber

Looks like I've found out why I'm unwell. A secret investigation team based at the outpost they call Vulture's Nest, has been monitoring people diagnosed with IAHP for a long time, and have thus identified carriers of strong "somnic immunity." It's not clear whether I was predisposed or the incident in the Limb affected me, but the fact remains—I am capable of withstanding powerful neural overloads. According to the curator, my participation in the investigation will really help the team identify the nature of this anomaly and find a way to reduce its effects.
## Quest Hints

To find Dr. Rokh, turn right as you leave the room (as Redden suggests), follow the passage to the end and go through the door. Redden will be standing in front of you; you need to go through the door behind him.

## Notes

There is a Coordinator at the exit from the Adaptation Block; this is the only time you'll see one before the final quest.