ARAR (Ara)

**ARAR (Allzweck-Reparatur-Arbeiter Replika),** **(All-Purpose Repair Worker Replika 'Macaw')** or **Ara**, are Generation 2 Low-Cost General Purpose Replikas used in Repair, Maintenance, Construction and Production of Industrial goods. The bird that they are referenced as is the Macaw.

## Combat

During the events of the game the Aras have all been corrupted. These Replikas will be hiding in the vents of the facility before emerging from under the floor to attack the player.

The Ara's corrupted form sports inflated puffy arms and a corroded head, as well as a hunched form where the skin on the back has been degraded to expose the muscles, flesh, and spinal structure beneath.

Using debug one can find that Ara units sport a measly 30hp, meaning they possess the least amount of HP in the game, even less the corrupted Eules. This means the pistol is the best way to handle them as using any stronger weapon would be a waste.

## Notes Regarding the ARAR Units

More information about these units can be found in their Replika Overview Page. They are an all purpose, repair, worker Replikas. They are Generation 2 low-cost general purpose units, and they have a biomechanical frame with titanium-reinforced shell. They also clock in at 185cm tall. The rest of the page contains the following:

> "The tough 'worker bees' of the construction and repair industry. One of the earlier Replika designs, the simple but efficient Aras are actually the most-produced Replika type to date. These strong and heavy worker units are a perfect fit for work in construction and production of industrial goods. In many places throughout our Nation, Aras have already replaced all Gestalt workers in fields like Klimaforming and explosive ordnance disposal."
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We can learn more about the issues these units face from their known issues form:

> "Even though they may seem like quiet simpletons, do not underestimate Aras. While they may not show it, they judge those who are rude or unkind harshly and will quietly share this judgment with their entire Cadre. Aras get along best with Eules, who tend to be patient and friendly, and have a talent for reading Aras' expressionless faces. In many facilities, Aras will construct service tunnels accessible only to them, often under floors and in walls. Unstable units may retreat into these tunnels. It is not recommended to attempt to retrieve them. Ara Personalities can be stabilized by allowing them access to plants to take care of, ideally colorful flowers or trees."
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#### Service Request Forms

The ARAs often are involved with Service Request Forms. Looking at these, we can see a couple of their stories:

##### ARAR-S2303

ARAR-S2303 is the unit in charge of processing Service Request Form F-29 which reads as follows:

> "The wall safe in classroom 48 keeps resetting to the default combination. What's the point of the whole radio code broadcasting system if our safe can only be opened with the code in the manual?"
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This note was written by EULR-S2309, but interestingly, despite being processed, there is no response from the other ARAR unit.

##### ARAR-S2305 "Fünf"

ARAR-S2305 replied to issues regarding the staff door in A6 that was filed by a STAR stating the following:

> "Service Status: Electronics reset key is nowhere to be found. I set up a lock picking kit but management bumped the elevator engines up in priority, so next shift will have to pick the lock. It's just trial and error at this point. Find me if you need a key to open the service hatch (or ask management, whatever) - Fünf"
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It can be assumed Fünf completed her objective as the engines are in mostly working order by the events of the game.

##### ARAR-S2308 and ARAR-S2311 "Elf"

ARAR-S2308 files a grievance letter where she accuses ARAR-S2311, nicknamed Elf, of stealing her wrench and misplacing the 10mm socket, with her now being unable to do her job because of this. ARAR-S2308 states the following:

> "Elf keeps using my wrench and misplacing the 10mm socket. I have been reprimanded for not repairing the fan in the vent in the lower level, but I can't remove the vent cover without a 10mm wrench socket! I know she's doing it on purpose."
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##### ARAR-S2314

ARAR-S2314 attempted to request a replacement Fuse for the fuse box on the 5th floor. She received a replacement with an attached note by EULR-S2308, with the note stating that Falke prioritized this repair, which was never completed.

#### Other ARAR Units

##### ARAR-S2317 and ARAR-S2318

These two were listed as part of Excavation Team C.

## ARAR Dorms

The ARAR Dorm is on the the 6th Floor. Sporting eight bunk beds, it allowed for sixteen ARAR units to call this room home during S-23 Sierpinski's operation.

On the north wall is an Ara propaganda poster, and in the center of the room is a large hole that leads down to the lower STAR dorm. On the southern side of the room is a boat that was likely constructed by the ARA units.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Replika Overview: ARAR
2. ↑ Debug mode
3. ↑ Replika Known Issues, Part 1
4. ↑ Service Request Form F-29
5. ↑ STAR (Starling)#STAR-S2306
6. ↑ Service Request Form F-29 (2nd)
7. ↑ Order No. S23-90A3C28F97