{
  "comment": "Complete High-Fidelity Campaign Registry containing Missions 01-32 and associated Narratives.",
  "missions": [
    {
      "id": "MISSION_ACT1_01",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Protocol: First Descent",
        "description": "Establish a foothold in the Rusting Wastes. Director Vorn is monitoring your progress.",
        "difficulty_tier": 1,
        "recommended_level": 1,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_sword.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_RUSTING_WASTES",
        "generator_config": {
          "seed_type": "FIXED",
          "seed": 12345,
          "size": { "x": 20, "y": 6, "z": 20 }
        }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_01_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_01_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_KILL_2",
            "type": "ELIMINATE_ENEMIES",
            "target_count": 2,
            "description": "Eliminate 2 Shardborn Sentinels."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": {
          "unlocks": ["CLASS_TINKER"],
          "currency": { "aether_shards": 100 }
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_ACT1_02",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "The Signal",
        "description": "A subspace relay in the Fungal Caves is jamming trade routes. Clear the interference.",
        "difficulty_tier": 1,
        "recommended_level": 2,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_signal.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_FUNGAL_CAVES",
        "generator_config": {
          "seed_type": "RANDOM",
          "room_count": 5,
          "density": "MEDIUM"
        },
        "hazards": ["HAZARD_POISON_SPORES"]
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_02_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_02_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_FIX_RELAY",
            "type": "INTERACT",
            "target_object_id": "OBJ_SIGNAL_RELAY",
            "description": "Reboot the Ancient Signal Relay."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": {
          "unlocks": ["CLASS_SCAVENGER"],
          "currency": { "aether_shards": 150 }
        },
        "faction_reputation": { "GOLDEN_EXCHANGE": 25 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_ACT1_03",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "The Foundation",
        "description": "Shardborn sappers are undermining the Hub's cliffside foundation. Defend the perimeter.",
        "difficulty_tier": 2,
        "recommended_level": 3,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_shield.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_CONTESTED_FRONTIER",
        "generator_config": { "seed_type": "RANDOM", "density": "CHOKE_POINT" }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_03_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_03_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_HOLD",
            "type": "SURVIVE",
            "turn_limit": 5,
            "description": "Prevent the Shardborn from reaching the cliff edge for 5 turns."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": {
          "unlocks": ["CLASS_VANGUARD"],
          "currency": { "aether_shards": 200 }
        },
        "faction_reputation": { "IRON_LEGION": 25 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_04",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "The First Truth",
        "description": "Deep scans indicate a survivor in the Void-Seep. Retrieval is mandatory. Extreme Caution advised.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 4,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_void.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_VOID_SEEP",
        "generator_config": {
          "seed_type": "RANDOM",
          "size": { "x": 20, "y": 8, "z": 20 },
          "room_count": 1,
          "density": "ARENA"
        },
        "hazards": ["HAZARD_VOID_RIFTS"]
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_04_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_04_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_SURVIVE",
            "type": "SURVIVE",
            "turn_limit": 8,
            "description": "Survive the Shardborn assault."
          },
          {
            "id": "OBJ_EXTRACT",
            "type": "REACH_ZONE",
            "zone_coords": { "x": 10, "y": 1, "z": 10 },
            "description": "Reach the Extraction Elevator."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": {
          "unlocks": ["CLASS_BATTLE_MAGE"],
          "currency": { "ancient_cores": 1 }
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_05",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Line in the Sand",
        "description": "Tensions between the Iron Legion and Golden Exchange have boiled over. Pick a side and intervene.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 5,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_conflict.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_CONTESTED_FRONTIER",
        "generator_config": { "seed_type": "RANDOM", "density": "SKIRMISH" }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_05_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_05_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_DEFEAT_COMMANDER",
            "type": "ELIMINATE_UNIT",
            "target_def_id": "DYNAMIC_COMMANDER",
            "description": "Defeat the opposing Commander."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": { "guaranteed": { "currency": { "aether_shards": 500 } } }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_06",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Unstable Aether",
        "description": "Arch-Librarian Elara needs raw samples from the Crystal Spires. Warning: The crystals are harmonizing and will detonate soon.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 6,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_crystal.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_CRYSTAL_SPIRES",
        "hazards": ["HAZARD_EXPLOSION_WARNING"],
        "generator_config": {
          "seed_type": "RANDOM",
          "size": { "x": 18, "y": 15, "z": 18 },
          "density": "LOW"
        }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_06_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_06_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_COLLECT",
            "type": "INTERACT",
            "target_object_id": "OBJ_VOLATILE_CRYSTAL",
            "target_count": 3,
            "description": "Stabilize 3 Volatile Crystals before Turn 6."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": {
          "unlocks": ["MASTERY_AETHER_WEAVER"],
          "currency": { "aether_shards": 400, "ancient_cores": 1 }
        },
        "faction_reputation": { "ARCANE_DOMINION": 50 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_07",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Factory Reset",
        "description": "Director Vorn has located a dormant munitions factory. Reboot the main generator while holding off the scavengers.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 6,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_gear.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_RUSTING_WASTES",
        "generator_config": {
          "seed_type": "RANDOM",
          "room_count": 6,
          "density": "HIGH"
        }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_07_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_07_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_CONSOLE",
            "type": "INTERACT",
            "target_object_id": "OBJ_GENERATOR_CONSOLE",
            "target_count": 3,
            "description": "Activate the 3 Power Consoles."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": {
          "unlocks": ["MASTERY_TINKER"],
          "currency": { "aether_shards": 500, "ancient_cores": 2 }
        },
        "faction_reputation": { "COGWORK_CONCORD": 50 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_08",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "The Construct",
        "description": "Vorn's factory reset woke up something big. A prototype siege engine is rampaging through Sector 9.",
        "difficulty_tier": 4,
        "recommended_level": 7,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_boss_tank.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_RUSTING_WASTES",
        "generator_config": { "density": "ARENA" },
        "hazards": ["HAZARD_OIL_SLICKS"]
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_08_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_08_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_KILL_BOSS",
            "type": "ELIMINATE_UNIT",
            "target_def_id": "ENEMY_BOSS_CONSTRUCT",
            "description": "Destroy the Siege Construct."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": {
          "items": ["ITEM_TITAN_PLATING"],
          "currency": { "ancient_cores": 3 }
        },
        "faction_reputation": { "COGWORK_CONCORD": 75 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_09",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Data Recovery",
        "description": "A Cogwork airship carrying factory logs crashed in the Frontier. Secure the drive before bandits do.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 7,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_intel.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_CONTESTED_FRONTIER",
        "generator_config": {
          "seed_type": "RANDOM",
          "size": { "x": 30, "y": 4, "z": 30 }
        }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_09_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_09_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_KILL_THIEF",
            "type": "ELIMINATE_UNIT",
            "target_def_id": "ENEMY_BANDIT_LEADER",
            "description": "Retrieve the drive from the Bandit Leader."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": { "guaranteed": { "items": ["ITEM_DATA_DRIVE_RELIC"] } }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_10",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Hold the Line",
        "description": "General Kael has ordered a defense of Bridge 4. The Shardborn are pushing hard. Do not let them cross.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 7,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_shield.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_CONTESTED_FRONTIER",
        "generator_config": { "density": "CHOKE_POINT" }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_10_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_10_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_SURVIVE",
            "type": "SURVIVE",
            "turn_limit": 8,
            "description": "Hold the bridge for 8 Turns."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": { "items": ["ITEM_IRON_TOWER_SHIELD"] },
        "faction_reputation": { "IRON_LEGION": 40 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_11",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Breach and Clear",
        "description": "We've tracked the assault force back to a nest in the Rusting Wastes. Burn it out.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 8,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_sword.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_RUSTING_WASTES",
        "hazards": ["HAZARD_NEST_SPORES"]
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_11_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_11_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_CLEAR",
            "type": "ELIMINATE_ALL",
            "description": "Eliminate all hostiles."
          },
          {
            "id": "OBJ_SPAWNERS",
            "type": "DESTROY_OBJECTS",
            "tag": "NEST_SPAWNER",
            "description": "Destroy 3 Nest Spawners."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": { "unlocks": ["BLUEPRINT_HEAVY_PLATE_MK2"] },
        "faction_reputation": { "IRON_LEGION": 50 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_12",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "The Warlord",
        "description": "General Kael has identified the Shardborn command unit. We are cutting off the head of the snake.",
        "difficulty_tier": 4,
        "recommended_level": 8,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_boss_skull.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_VOID_SEEP",
        "generator_config": { "density": "ARENA" }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_12_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_12_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_BOSS",
            "type": "ELIMINATE_UNIT",
            "target_def_id": "ENEMY_BOSS_WARLORD",
            "description": "Eliminate the Shardborn Warlord."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": { "unlocks": ["MASTERY_VANGUARD"] },
        "faction_reputation": { "IRON_LEGION": 75 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_13",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Supply Run",
        "description": "Baroness Seraphina has a 'priority shipment' moving through the Spires. Ensure the Mule Bot reaches the extraction point.",
        "difficulty_tier": 2,
        "recommended_level": 6,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_escort.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_CRYSTAL_SPIRES",
        "generator_config": { "density": "LINEAR_PATH" },
        "hazards": ["HAZARD_UNSTABLE_PLATFORMS"]
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_13_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_13_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_ESCORT",
            "type": "ESCORT",
            "target_def_id": "UNIT_MULE_BOT",
            "description": "Protect the Mule Bot."
          },
          {
            "id": "OBJ_EXIT",
            "type": "REACH_ZONE",
            "zone_coords": { "x": 22, "y": 5, "z": 5 },
            "description": "Guide the Mule Bot to the Sky-Dock."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": { "items": ["ITEM_MERCENARY_CONTRACT"] },
        "faction_reputation": { "GOLDEN_EXCHANGE": 40 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_14",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Hostile Takeover",
        "description": "Red Vulture bandits have seized a lucrative mine. The Baroness wants it back intact.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 7,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_coin.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_FUNGAL_CAVES",
        "generator_config": { "density": "MEDIUM" }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_14_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_14_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_CLEAR",
            "type": "ELIMINATE_ALL",
            "description": "Remove the Red Vulture presence."
          }
        ],
        "secondary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_PRESERVE",
            "type": "SQUAD_SURVIVAL",
            "min_alive": 3,
            "description": "Preserve Mining Equipment (Do not destroy)."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": { "currency": { "aether_shards": 700 } },
        "faction_reputation": { "GOLDEN_EXCHANGE": 45 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_15",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "The Auction",
        "description": "An assassination attempt is planned during Seraphina's auction. Protect the VIP.",
        "difficulty_tier": 4,
        "recommended_level": 8,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_vip.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_CONTESTED_FRONTIER",
        "generator_config": { "density": "OPEN_FIELD" }
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_15_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_15_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_PROTECT",
            "type": "ESCORT",
            "target_def_id": "UNIT_NPC_SERAPHINA",
            "description": "Protect Baroness Seraphina."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": { "items": ["ITEM_MARKET_PASS_PLATINUM"] },
        "faction_reputation": { "GOLDEN_EXCHANGE": 75 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_16",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Cleansing the Grove",
        "description": "Elder Fira senses corruption in the Mycelial Heart. Purge the rot before it spreads.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 7,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_leaf.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_FUNGAL_CAVES",
        "hazards": ["HAZARD_REGROWING_VINES"]
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_16_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_16_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_PURIFY",
            "type": "INTERACT",
            "target_object_id": "OBJ_CORRUPTED_ROOT",
            "target_count": 5,
            "description": "Purify 5 Corrupted Roots."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": { "unlocks": ["BLUEPRINT_REGEN_RING"] },
        "faction_reputation": { "SILENT_SANCTUARY": 40 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_17",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Lost Spirits",
        "description": "Sanctuary pilgrims are lost in the mist. Find them before the Echoes do.",
        "difficulty_tier": 3,
        "recommended_level": 7,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_search.png"
      },
      "biome": { "type": "BIOME_CRYSTAL_SPIRES", "hazards": ["HAZARD_FOG"] },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_17_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_17_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_FIND",
            "type": "INTERACT",
            "target_object_id": "OBJ_LOST_PILGRIM",
            "target_count": 3,
            "description": "Locate 3 Pilgrims."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": { "items": ["ITEM_SPIRIT_LANTERN"] },
        "faction_reputation": { "SILENT_SANCTUARY": 50 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_18",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "The Source of Rot",
        "description": "Destroy the massive Corruption Tumor feeding on the Void to save the forest.",
        "difficulty_tier": 4,
        "recommended_level": 8,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_boss_plant.png"
      },
      "biome": { "type": "BIOME_VOID_SEEP", "hazards": ["HAZARD_SPORE_VENTS"] },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_18_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_18_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_KILL_BOSS",
            "type": "ELIMINATE_UNIT",
            "target_def_id": "ENEMY_BOSS_TUMOR",
            "description": "Destroy the Corruption Heart."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": {
        "guaranteed": { "unlocks": ["MASTERY_CUSTODIAN"] },
        "faction_reputation": { "SILENT_SANCTUARY": 75 }
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_19",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Diplomatic Immunity",
        "description": "Peace talks have collapsed. Escort Ambassador sol'Ria through the crossfire.",
        "difficulty_tier": 4,
        "recommended_level": 9,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_diplomat.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_CONTESTED_FRONTIER",
        "generator_config": { "density": "WARZONE" },
        "hazards": ["HAZARD_ARTILLERY_STRIKES"]
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_19_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_19_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_ESCORT",
            "type": "ESCORT",
            "target_def_id": "UNIT_NPC_DIPLOMAT",
            "description": "Protect Ambassador sol'Ria."
          },
          {
            "id": "OBJ_EXIT",
            "type": "REACH_ZONE",
            "zone_coords": { "x": 15, "y": 1, "z": 28 },
            "description": "Reach the Neutral Dropship."
          }
        ]
      },
      "rewards": { "guaranteed": { "items": ["ITEM_PEACEKEEPER_BADGE"] } }
    },
    {
      "id": "MISSION_STORY_20",
      "type": "STORY",
      "config": {
        "title": "Sabotage",
        "description": "General Kael plans to bomb the Concord factory. Vorn wants you to disarm it. Choose a side.",
        "difficulty_tier": 4,
        "recommended_level": 9,
        "icon": "assets/icons/mission_bomb.png"
      },
      "biome": {
        "type": "BIOME_RUSTING_WASTES",
        "hazards": ["HAZARD_LIVE_WIRES"]
      },
      "narrative": {
        "intro_sequence": "NARRATIVE_20_INTRO",
        "outro_success": "NARRATIVE_20_OUTRO"
      },
      "objectives": {
        "primary": [
          {
            "id": "OBJ_CHOICE",
            "type": "CUSTOM_CHECK",
            "description": "Arm (Legion) OR Disarm (Concord) 3 Bomb Sites."
          }
        ]
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          "text": "Signal green. You're useful. The Marketplace is now open to you.",
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          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Entering Void-Seep Layer. Reality stability: 40%.",
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          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Iron Legion soldiers have barricaded the road. Merchant mercenaries are preparing to breach.",
          "next": "2"
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          "text": "Who do you support?",
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          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "The opposing force retreats. The sector is secured.",
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          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Arch-Librarian Elara",
          "text": "The resonance frequency is spiking. Get the crystals before they explode.",
          "next": "END"
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          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Arch-Librarian Elara",
          "text": "Magnificent. I've shared some advanced casting techniques with your Weavers.",
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          "next": "END"
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      "id": "NARRATIVE_07_INTRO",
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          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "The factory controls are scattered. Hit three consoles to bypass the safety lock.",
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          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "Power levels stabilizing at 200%. Haha! We're back in business!",
          "trigger": { "type": "UNLOCK_MASTERY", "class_id": "CLASS_TINKER" },
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          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "Slight miscalculation. The factory printed a Series-9 Siege Engine. Dismantle it.",
          "next": "END"
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          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "Take a piece of the plating. It's lighter than steel and twice as strong.",
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          "next": "END"
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          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "My courier ship went down. Bandits are picking it clean. Get that drive back.",
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          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "Drive secure. Encryption intact. Good work.",
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          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "They are coming in force. Dig in. Shields up. Hold until relieved.",
          "next": "END"
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          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "You held. Take this shield. It stopped a Void Brute once.",
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          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "Defense is just delayed defeat. Now we attack. Burn the nest out.",
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          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "Smoke and scrap. I'm authorizing your squad to use the Mk2 prints.",
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          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "The beast organizing the raids is here. We strike as one iron fist.",
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          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "Target destroyed. I am granting you the rank of Warlord within the Legion.",
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          "speaker": "Baroness Seraphina",
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          "text": "Wonderful! The cargo is intact. Take this mercenary contract as a bonus.",
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          "speaker": "Baroness Seraphina",
          "text": "Bandits have moved into *my* mine. Evict them, but don't damage the equipment.",
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          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Baroness Seraphina",
          "text": "Mine secured. I've deposited your fee. Don't spend it all in one place.",
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          "speaker": "Baroness Seraphina",
          "text": "Someone wants this Core for free. Keep them off me while I close the deal.",
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          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Baroness Seraphina",
          "text": "Consider us partners. I'm giving you Platinum status at the exchange.",
          "trigger": {
            "type": "GIVE_ITEM",
            "item_id": "ITEM_MARKET_PASS_PLATINUM"
          },
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_16_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "The roots of the Great Tree are drinking poison. Cleanse the nodes.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_16_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "The sap flows clear again. Take this seed; it will mend your wounds.",
          "trigger": {
            "type": "UNLOCK_BLUEPRINT",
            "item_id": "ITEM_REGEN_RING_BLUEPRINT"
          },
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_17_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "My children are lost in the white void. Bring them home before they dissolve.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_17_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "They are shaken, but safe. Light reveals truth; take this lantern.",
          "trigger": { "type": "GIVE_ITEM", "item_id": "ITEM_SPIRIT_LANTERN" },
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_18_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "There. The corruption heart. Burn the rot so the green may grow again.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_18_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "I have taught your healers the ancient rites. They are true Custodians now.",
          "trigger": {
            "type": "UNLOCK_MASTERY",
            "class_id": "CLASS_CUSTODIAN"
          },
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_19_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Ambassador sol'Ria",
          "text": "This is madness! Get me out of this insanity and the Exchange will pay double!",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_19_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Ambassador sol'Ria",
          "text": "Neutrality is getting expensive, Explorer. You'll have to pick a side soon.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_20_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "We need to cut the power to the factory.",
          "next": "2"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "Don't! That factory is keeping us alive! Help me disarm the charges!",
          "next": "3"
        },
        {
          "id": "3",
          "type": "CHOICE",
          "speaker": "Tactical Decision",
          "text": "Arm or Disarm?",
          "choices": [
            {
              "text": "Arm (Legion)",
              "trigger": {
                "type": "SET_MISSION_VARIANT",
                "variant": "LEGION_SIDE"
              },
              "next": "END"
            },
            {
              "text": "Disarm (Concord)",
              "trigger": {
                "type": "SET_MISSION_VARIANT",
                "variant": "CONCORD_SIDE"
              },
              "next": "END"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_20_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "The operation is complete. Your allegiance has been noted.",
          "trigger": {
            "type": "MODIFY_RELATION",
            "faction": "DYNAMIC_WINNER",
            "amount": 100
          },
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_21_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Arch-Librarian Elara",
          "text": "This Geode belongs in a museum. Secure it.",
          "next": "2"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Baroness Seraphina",
          "text": "Finders keepers. My boys are already there.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_21_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Arch-Librarian Elara",
          "text": "The resonance... it's a map. It points directly to the bottom of the Abyss.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_22_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "A charlatan wearing our robes spreads lies in the lower caves. He claims the rot is a blessing.",
          "next": "2"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "Silence him before he poisons the minds of the young.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_22_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "The false voice is stilled. We found this idol on him... it reeks of the Void.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_23_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "Seismic warning! The Spire is pulsing. Debris is raining down on the Frontier.",
          "next": "2"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "Get our people out of there! Avoid the red zones!",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_23_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "Casualties minimal. Good work. The readings from that quake... the Spire is waking up.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_24_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "This is it. They are pouring out of every rift. It's an invasion.",
          "next": "2"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "No retreat. No surrender. Hold until the last shell is spent.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_24_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "The wave is broken. But we can't sustain this. We have to take the fight to them.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_25_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Arch-Librarian Elara",
          "text": "The alliance stands united, for now. The elevator to the Core is ahead.",
          "next": "2"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "I've hacked the locking mechanism. Just get us there alive.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_25_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Access Granted. Descending to Layer 1.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_26_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "Layer 1. The Iron Shell. This is where they build the machines.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_26_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Shield Generators offline. Path to Layer 2 open.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_27_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Arch-Librarian Elara",
          "text": "Layer 2. The Crystal Heart. The magic here is so dense it's solidifying the air.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_27_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Navigation complete. Path to Layer 3 open.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_28_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Elder Fira",
          "text": "Layer 3. The Rotting Soul. Do not breathe too deeply here.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_28_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Titan destroyed. Path to Layer 4 open.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_29_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Layer 4. The Void. Warning: Mirror Entities detected.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_29_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Shadows dispersed. Entering Antechamber.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_30_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "General Kael",
          "text": "The Gatekeeper. Look at the size of that thing.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_30_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Gatekeeper neutralized. The Core is ahead.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_31_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Director Vorn",
          "text": "This is it. Get the Sync Device to the center. If it breaks, we fail.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_31_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Synchronization complete. The Arch-Corruptor is manifesting.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_32_INTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Approaching Singularity. Reality integrity critical.",
          "next": "2"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "The Arch-Corruptor",
          "text": "YOU CANNOT STOP THE STILLNESS. IT IS PEACE.",
          "next": "END"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "NARRATIVE_32_OUTRO",
      "nodes": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "System",
          "text": "Target destroyed. Spire energy stabilizing.",
          "next": "2"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "type": "DIALOGUE",
          "speaker": "Narrator",
          "text": "And so, the Explorer stood at the heart of the world, and made their choice...",
          "trigger": { "type": "GAME_ENDING" },
          "next": "END"
        }
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