16-02: A2 and the Resource Unit

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[Outside the Abandoned Factory, in the aftermath of Pascal's Despair.]

A2: Why did the machines attack Pascal’s village? Aren’t they all the same?

Pod 042: Unknown.

A2: Well, aren’t you helpful.

Pod 042: Proposal: Unit A2 should gather further data on the current state of machine li—

Tower System Services: Hello, and thank you for choosing Tower System Services!

[A loud crackling can be heard.]

A2: Huh!?

Tower System Services: We’ve got some VERY exciting news for everyone today! There’s only ONE lock left to remove on the Tower sub-units! And in order to repay you for your faithful patronage... whoever dismantles the final sub-unit will earn a SPECIAL PRIZE! Gooooood luck!

A2: The hell was that?

Pod 042: Large structural unit of machine lifeform origin activated to the east.

A2: A large what now? What the heck is going on around here?

Pod 042: Unknown.

A2: Well, let’s go check out this "large structural unit."

[A2 enters the Amusement Park where the final Resource Recovery Unit is located.]