Part 1: Eden Group Recruitment
Step 1 - Lime Evenor
Upon entering the Eden Group HQ, you will be prompted by Lime Evenor to join the excavation group in Juperos. Progress through the dialogue.
Step 2 - Commander Arquien
On the Eden 2nd Floor, enter the leftmost room and speak to Commander Arquien, Nile (moc_para01 133/170), the founder of Eden Group.
Step 3 - Lime Evenor & Aureth
Proceed to the room to the right and speak to Lime Evenor (moc_para01 174/165). She introduces you to Archaeologist Aureth (moc_para01 172/164) and suggests you move to the excavation site.
Tip: It is recommended to do the first 3 steps of the Side Quest (below) at this point, then finish it as you progress through the Main Quest.
Part 2: Registration & Travel
Step 4 - Guide Elisha
Speak to Guide Elisha (yuno_fild07 216/157) in Juno field. Ask her about the registration and then ask for directions. She directs you to Rekenber Headquarters in Lighthalzen.
Step 5 - Leitner at Rekenber HQ
Proceed to the Rekenber Headquarters in Lighthalzen and speak to Leitner (lhz_in01 75/205) behind the counter on the first floor, west of the main desk. He will register you and allow you to use the elevator to the Verus Findspot.
Step 6 - Return to Elisha
Return to Guide Elisha and say your name. She will attempt to send you to the Verus Findspot, but the elevator appears to be out of order.
Step 7 - Juperos Ruins
Proceed to Juperos Ruins 1 (juperos_01 244/87) and go to the excavation site to the southeast. From there, proceed to the bottom of the new map to enter Juperos Eastern Ruins. The Rekenber Guard at the entrance (juperos_01 15/151) will mark the tunnel's location. You now have access to Passage Cleaning.
Step 8 - Through the Tunnel
Proceed through the Verus Outer Tunnel to arrive at Verus.
Part 3: Arrival at Verus
Step 9 - Receptionist Nara
Upon arrival to Verus, talk to Receptionist Nara (verus04 182/168). She will ask what group you belong to; reply with "Atnad." You now have access to Verus 03: Verus Center Square, Eliminating Risks, Verus Daily Quests, and the Charleston Crisis instance. Receive 300,000 Base EXP and 300,000 Job EXP.
Step 10 - Archaeologist Aureth
Speak with Archaeologist Aureth (verus04 141/193).
Step 11 - Ian Atnad
Talk to Ian Atnad (verus04 144/193). He will ask you to gather 20 Power Control Devices to prove yourself. The devices are randomly added to your inventory when you kill robot monsters around Verus. If you return with more than 20, he will take them all (they are character bound, so it does not matter).
Step 12 - Hand Over Devices
After collecting the Power Control Devices, hand them over to Archaeologist Atnad. Receive 750,000 Base EXP and 500,000 Job EXP.
Part 4: Machinist Lloyd
Step 13 - Aureth's Request
Speak to Archaeologist Aureth. He asks you to speak with Machinist Lloyd in Verus Center Square.
Step 14 - Machinist Lloyd
Machinist Lloyd (verus03 103/177) asks you to collect condensed energy from nearby Machine Remnants. With 10 Empty Bottles in your inventory, collect 10 Enriched Energy from nearby Machine Remnants and deliver them to Lloyd.
Machine Remnant Coordinates: (verus03) 104/176, 127/141, 201/180, 204/200, 219/196, 258/195, 211/112, 57/81, 25/80, 41/121, 57/122, 44/195, 82/148, 122/58, 169/227
Step 15 - Deliver Energy
Deliver the 10 Enriched Energy back to Machinist Lloyd.
Step 16 - Excavation Report
Return to Archaeologist Aureth. He gives you an Excavation Report and asks that you deliver it to Commander Louis.
Step 17 - Commander Louis
Speak with Commander Louis (verus04 179/165) and report the excavation results. Receive 300,000 Base EXP and 300,000 Job EXP. You now have access to New Power Source.
Part 5: Ian Atnad's Delicacy
Step 18 - Ian's Request
Speak with Ian Atnad again. He orders you to bring him some delicious delicacies. You will need to consult with other members of the excavation team to find out what he wants.
Step 19 - Luke Lapez
Find Luke Lapez (verus03 107/177) in Verus Center Square. He offers to cook some food if you bring him ingredients: 2 Meat, 1 Mora Mandarin, and 1 Banana. Return with the ingredients and he creates a Bifrost for you.
Step 20 - Deliver the Bifrost
Deliver the Bifrost to Ian Atnad and ask him about the last exploration. Note: An authentic Laphine bifrost purchased from a vendor will not work; the ingredients must be brought to Luke for assembly. He asks you to give him some time to collect his thoughts. You now have access to Core Collection.
Step 21 - End of Episode 15.1
Speak to Ian Atnad again and select "Converse." He explains the last exploration was nothing special, and that the excavation site was Juperos.
Main Quest Rewards
300,000 + 750,000 + 300,000 Base EXP (1,350,000 total). 300,000 + 500,000 + 300,000 Job EXP (1,100,000 total). Access to Verus Center Square, Charleston Crisis instance, Verus Daily Quests, Eliminating Risks, Passage Cleaning, New Power Source, Core Collection.
Side Quest: Elevator Repair
Side Step 1 - Guide Elisha
Speak to Guide Elisha (yuno_fild07 216/157) in Juno field. Ask about registration and directions. She directs you to Rekenber HQ in Lighthalzen.
Side Step 2 - Leitner
Speak to Leitner (lhz_in01 75/205) at Rekenber HQ. He registers you and allows elevator access.
Side Step 3 - Elevator Broken
Return to Guide Elisha and say your name. The elevator is out of order. Proceed to the Verus Findspot by walking through Juperos 1 as described in the Main Quest. If you do not have them already, it is advised to collect 30 Used Iron Plates in Juperos now.
Side Step 4 - Guide Scarlet
In Verus, speak to Guide Scarlet (verus04 119/220). You find that Deu, Alf, Mark, Tamarin, and Magi are on the elevator when it begins to collapse. She requests 30 Used Iron Plates to help support the elevator.
Side Step 5 - Repair Complete
Return to her with the 30 Used Iron Plates and repair the elevator. The gang arrives safely and the elevator is now permanently available for travel between Juno Field 7 and Verus.
Side Quest Reward
Permanent elevator fast-travel between the surface (Juno Field 7) and Verus. Also unlocks Looking for the Traces quest.