Master Control Zone

OverviewInteractive Map

The master control zone can be detached from the station, capable of traversing the Cosmos on its own. It serves as the brain of operations when attached to the main body of the space station.

The Master Control Zone is an area in Herta Space Station, unlocked after completing Trailblaze Mission Eye of the Storm.

Points of Interest

There are 3 Points of Interest in Master Control Zone:

Name	Image	Description
Watcher Zone		Whoever casts their covetous eyes on the space station is under real-time monitoring here. There is never too much intelligence, and even more so, means.
Central Passage		Researchers traverse the core of the space station as billions of neutrinos pass through their bodies.
Internal Procurement Specialist		An internal purchase coordinating system for space station staff members, managed by the Interastral Peace Corporation. Currently, they only accept Hertareum as payment and have been "crowned" with the nickname of "Project Recycling Hertareum."

Subareas

There is 1 Subarea in Master Control Zone:

Name	Image	Description
Herta's Office		The most (un)mysterious office in the universe.

Features

Activities

Shops

Internal Procurement Specialist

Characters

Playable Characters

Herta
Asta

NPCs

There are 17 Master Control Zone NPCs:

Bernard — Lv. 4 Geography Researcher
Cooking Genius No. 123 — Food Order Robot
Esther — Lv.4 Mysticism Researcher
Grumpy — Level 1 Researcher at the Department of Implement Arts
Gunn — Geopolitics Dept. Founder
Hinkel — Head of Ecology
Lamina — Lv. 3 Ecology Researcher
Leonard — Network Security Engineer
Lukacs — Lv. 2 Geopolitics Researcher
Maintenance Engineer — A Man Who Wishes Not to Be Named
Man With Luscious Hair
Mare — Senior Insight Staff
Peppy
Rocky — Lv. 2 Geography Researcher
Sheila — Geopolitics Guide
Wen Shiling — Lv. 2 Implement Researcher
Wen Shiqi — Internal Procurement Specialist

Investigations

Trashcan

(Standard dialogue): Trashcan; A pair of trashcans with an unusual sorting method — whether or not the trash is digestible by Noblesse worms.

(Investigate the trashcan behind Esther): Investigate; You glance at a piece of scrap paper lying on the polished floor. It's full of meaningless lines.; Toss it into the trashcan.; You toss the paper scrap into a trash can marked as Recycling.

(Investigate the trashcan again, optional): Investigate; You strictly adhere to the space station's garbage sorting code. The waste paper will be recycled and returned to you in a different form.

(Investigate the trash can near Wen Shiqi, on the lower floor): You pick up the paper scrap and toss it into the trashcan again.; Trash should go back to where it belongs. Everyone is responsible for taking care of the space station's environment.

(Investigate the trash can near the Food Order Robot, on the lower floor)

The paper scrap stubbornly stays beside the trashcan. It is ignored despite the number of researchers passing by.

You toss the paper scrap once more into the trashcan. Suddenly, you hear bursts of applause...

Stoic researcher: Congratulations, youngster — you are so far the only interviewer who has ever passed the special appointment test for our department.

Applauding male researcher: You're the only one who stuck it out to the end! Welcome to our department!

Applauding female researcher: Two-legged humanoid creatures abound in this world, but someone with your outstanding character is a true rarity.

What is the special appointment test?

Stoic researcher: In the most literal sense, it's a special test for hiring researchers.

But I didn't put in for the job.

Stoic researcher: It doesn't matter. We could just make up later.

Stoic researcher: "Picking up trash" was the interview question for our department. Haha — what do you think? I designed a clever interview, didn't I?

Stoic researcher: I always believe that the difference between success and failure lies in the details. Young people need to stay humble and put their heads down so they can see the road under their feet.

Stoic researcher: Alright, you go tidy up your things then. Come and report to the department tomorrow.

Not interested. I hereby declare my resignation!

Stoic researcher: How could you turn down such an offer?

Next time, next time I will definitely join the department.

Stoic researcher: Don't worry about next time, think about this time.

Stoic researcher: Young people these days always have such high aspirations. They don't know how to cherish a great opportunity right in front of them!

Stoic researcher: Ah, come back to me once you figure it out. I'll hold this position for you...

(Obtain Adventure Log ×2, Hertareum ×20, and Praise of High Morals ×1)

Computer

(Investigate the computer at the computer lab on the northwest side of the Master Control Zone)

Investigate

The speaker's interface is quite special, and you read the text beside it: "The Original Music Singing Contest has entered the audition voting stage. The contestant with the highest number of votes will have a chance to enjoy a direct promotion!"

The current #1 song is titled "Madam Herta is the Light of the World." #2 is "Herta's Love Song," and #3 is "Busted by Madam Herta Experimenting Alone."

There is one track, flooded over by cliché Madam Herta worship tracks, that actually ends up piquing your attention.

You decide to play that song: "Crises."

A torrent of music flows out. You close your eyes off to the world and as you enjoy it, your mind seems to swim off to the edge of the universe.

For this song, you decide...

This performance represents the true art of music, and yet it was at the bottom of the list. How can you accept that such a talented contestant was just buried away?

Why not give them an upvote?

You choose to upvote, but it's still ranked near the bottom. That's when you notice that the other contestants already have a few dozen votes or so. It's no wonder a single vote won't change this song's destiny of being buried in the bottom rank.

Why not give it ten upvotes?

You notice that "Crises" has leaped up from the bottom to the middle of the leaderboard, but it still seems like a tall order to spread it on to even more ears.

Meaningless lyrics and noisy melodies are horrid, but they've been in the public's ears and minds for too long... It's time to let the music scene know what real music is all about! You decide...

Why not give them 100 upvotes?

You feel a vague pain in your finger joints. which is probably a side effect of clicking "Upvote" so many times. The song jumps up in the rankings, flying from the bottom to the top, even edging out "Madam Herta is the Light of the World" by one vote.; Your knuckles may need two or three days of rest to recover. but this temporary pain has brought a true artist to fame!; Just as you are about to leave, a pop-up window appears on the display... It says "Fan Reward."
(Obtain Hertareum ×20 and "Crises")

Forget it, I won't upvote.

You pore over the leaderboard rules and discover that the first prize — A Signed Photo of Madam Herta — is worthless. Even if you won, it would be meaningless. You resentfully withdraw your hand.

Forget it, I won't upvote.

You carefully look over the leaderboard, and discover that it only circulates around the space station — so you decide to stop.

Just don't upvote it.

You come to realize that the whole leaderboard is just spam promoting songs and comments about Madam Herta. You begin to feel dirty merely opening up the page.

Screen

(Large screen in the computer lab next to Herta's Office, standard dialogue): Screen; There's a small sticky note attached to the screen...
(Continue to one of the following): Please make sure the isolation function of the lab is on before conducting radioactive experiments.; Please do not touch exposed electrical wires. Avoid the route and notify the Security Department. Researchers who are in a position to do so can set up simple barricades around the area to prevent others from approaching.

(Large screen at the bottom of the east stairs, standard dialogue): Screen; There's a small sticky note attached to the screen...
(Continue to one of the following): Identity Update Notice: The update supports prosthetic mechanical ID codes and iris scans. All researchers are welcome to apply. (Iris scan mode is not available for those who wear contact lens); If any researchers cannot complete identification by fingerprint or face recognition due to limb and/or facial damage, please contact the Security Department for special identification.

(Small screen west of Wen Shiqi): Screen; There's a small announcement attached to the screen...
(Continue to one of the following): If you are experiencing: Insomnia, night sweats, hair loss and headaches, total loss of appetite or a surge in appetite, please contact the medical cabin's Mental Health Department as soon as possible.; If you are experiencing: Lack of motivation to work, setbacks in your experiments or frustration in your research, please do not allow your negativity to disturb other researchers.; If you are experiencing anxiety, lack of motivation, or skin roughness, please contact the medical cabin's Mental Health Department as soon as possible.

Advertising Bot

(Standard dialogue): Advertising Bot; "Welcome to Herta Space Station." You don't pick up any sense of welcome from the lazy and careless female voice coming out of the advertising bot.; "Home-Use Object Finders, on sale now!" The advertising bot lazily declares, giving you no desire to purchase this.; "The orthodox Kapo-Kali IS Kali-Kapo!" The advertising bot lazily declares, and you are confused about the differences between the two.

Space Plant

(Standard dialogue): Space plant; Some space plants. You've never seen them before, but they feel familiar.; This is a primitive chromosomal-based organism.; This plant doesn't smell very nice. It may not be an oxygen producer.

Table and Bench

(Standard dialogue): Table and Bench; Ergonomic desks and benches that can be self-adjusted to cater to humans, robots, noblesse worms, foxians, Intellitrons, Wubbaboos, millionaires, Hynes, telepathic spiders, Bavirus, stones, dogs, cats (normal), cats (ragdoll breed)...

Bookshelf

(Investigate the bookshelf located in the southeastern part of the Master Control Zone)

Investigate

You glimpse several books together as you pass by. Judging by the glossy covers, they seem to be the kind of thick space-fillers used to make a bookshelf look impressive. They show no signs of having actually been read.

Browse the bookshelf to see what's there.

There's a copy of The Fall of The Aeons – A Discussion on Cosmic Traditions series, a copy of Marks of Aeon Worship in Society, a copy of Cases of Cosmic Myths: The Meanings Behind Aeons in Myth, and a copy of Beneath the Aeons: The Low-Dimensional World As A Will and A Surface Phenomenon.

Pick out a book at random and flip through.

Your fingertips run over the book spines before landing on Beneath the Aeons: The Low-Dimensional World As A Will and A Surface Phenomenon.

The book is bound with covers containing the logo of the space station, but the contents are all authentic masterpieces. As you flip through the pages, a piece of paper falls out.

(Right after the previous investigation, on the table in front of the bookshelf): Investigate; The paper is filled with scribbled words. Squinting to make things out, you discover the words "Department of Insight" printed on the page. There's also a cat-shaped sticker at the bottom-right corner.; You surmise that this note could be from a Department of Insight researcher's notebook.
(Obtain A Note Between Book Pages)

Listenable

After refreshing the map, a random one of the following will appear in the northeast passage:

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Variant 2

(Approach researcher, idle text): ▶ Distressed Researcher: Tsk, time to make another loan repayment...; Listen; Distressed Researcher: Why is this so expensive! I've thrown all my funding at it.; Distressed Researcher: And they're always spamming you online to "buy new not second-hand." I wish I were rich... I'd buy loads of superconductors and just throw them away once I'm done with them...

(Approach researchers, idle text): Distressed Researcher: I'd have asked you earlier if I knew.; Composed Researcher: You've already bought it, so put it to use.; Listen; Distressed Researcher: Why didn't you tell me that you've done this experiment before? I could've just asked you.; Distressed Researcher: I didn't tell you but I bought a second-hand device a couple of days ago and it blew out my budget. I feel like I paid too much.; Composed Researcher: Any price is the same for someone who really needs it.; Composed Researcher: Anyway, you've bought it, now so just put it to use. This experiment cannot wait.

After refreshing the map, a random one of the following will appear in the northwest passage:

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Variant 2
Variant 3

(Approach researchers, idle text): ▶ Worried Researcher: If something should happen to me...; Newlywed Researcher: Don't say that!; Listen; Worried Researcher: I couldn't help myself and bought ten whole insurance policies.; Newlywed Researcher: Huh? How come? Are you nuts?; Worried Researcher: Back before the Legion invaded, an old departmental veteran passed away. It really stiffed up some feelings...; Worried Researcher: So I bought all of these and listed your name in the beneficiary column.; Worried Researcher: In case something ever happens to me one day... at least you and our Little Precious can use this to keep on living.; Newlywed Researcher: Don't say such terrible things! Bah!

(Approach researchers, idle text)

Hungry Researcher: I'm so hungry...

Hamstrung Researcher: I thought you said you're trying to lose weight...

Hungry Researcher: I'm not the same as I used to be!

Hamstrung Researcher: So do you want garlic salt, or salt & pepper?

Listen

Hungry Researcher: I'm really starving here. Is this the true burden of mental exhaustion?

Hamstrung Researcher: But you were just hollering yesterday about wanting to lose weight...

Hungry Researcher: What does my wanting to lose weight yesterday have to do with what I feel today?

Hamstrung Researcher: ... So do you want garlic salt, or salt & pepper? I'll call the robot waiter over.

(Approach researchers, idle text): Researcher Who Pretends to Be Excited: Coconut milk lattes are the best!; Fastidious Researcher: Taro bubble mango coffee is very nice too!; Researcher Who Pretends to Be Excited: I'll drink this one this time!; Fastidious Researcher: Mmm... one for 5 credits, please.; Listen; Researcher Who Pretends to Be Excited: Ahem... let me try again: "Coconut milk lattes are the best!"; Fastidious Researcher: That's pretty good, but it can be fine-tuned. Say it with me: "Taro bubble mango coffee is very nice too!"; Researcher Who Pretends to Be Excited: I think I get it... "Wow, I'll drink this one this time! I never get sick of the coffee at this place!"; Fastidious Researcher: Yes, that's the one. Reiterate the price: shout it out once for 5 credits.

After refreshing the map, a random one of the following will appear looking at the Advertising Bot at the bottom of the east stairs:

Variant 1
Variant 2

(Approach researcher, idle text): Have they changed the packet again?

(Approach researcher, idle text): Still not on sale yet... I'm holding out.

(Approach researchers looking at the Advertising Bot at the bottom of the west stairs, idle text): ▶ Hesitant Researcher: Is it really that miraculous?; Picky Researcher: Looks like it's just gonna fool the foolish.; Listen; Hesitant Researcher: Speaking of this thing — is it really as miraculous as they say in the ad?; Picky Researcher: Forget about it. Looks like it's just gonna fool the foolish.; Hesitant Researcher: But I know this brand. They started out in medicine before making it big.; Picky Researcher: Who cares what brand it is. The bigger brands are the ones more likely to engage in this stupid hipster stuff!

After refreshing the map, a random one of the following will appear in the center area:

Variant 1
Variant 2

(Approach researchers, idle text): Captious Researcher: I thought your conclusion was a bit off there.; Hamstrung Researcher: What do you mean!?; Listen; Captious Researcher: To be honest, I think the conclusion that you derived isn't quite right.; Hamstrung Researcher: How is it not right?; Captious Researcher: The literature you cited here, right here... and here... they're all from outdated texts.; Hamstrung Researcher: Hold on a minute. What does "outdated" mean? These are all the latest up-to-date articles. Go take a look if you don't believe me.; Captious Researcher: That's right. They are currently the latest, up-to-date articles. But by the time the paper's published they could have been changed — so that's why I'm saying. Your research simply isn't rigorous enough.

(Approach researchers, idle text): Hamstrung Researcher: C'mon bro, help me out here!; Compassionless Researcher: My hands are tied.; Listen; Hamstrung Researcher: Bro, c'mon — help me out here! Just loan it to me once, and I'll just check it against the paper and give it straight back to you.; Compassionless Researcher: No way. Absolutely not. If you want to borrow something, wait in line like everyone else.; Hamstrung Researcher: I'm in a hurry here! Aren't we supposed to be friends? Have you forgotten that?; Compassionless Researcher: At our Department of Implement Arts alone, there're loads of people waiting in line. How could I let you cut in when so many people are watching?; Hamstrung Researcher: Okay, then I'll just have to think of another way.

After refreshing the map, a random one of the following will appear looking at the screen next to the Watcher Zone Space Anchor:

Variant 1
Variant 2

(Approach researchers, idle text): Male Researcher: This fluctuation here doesn't seem quite right.; Female Researcher: That's weird. Why can't the results be reproduced?

(Approach researchers, idle text): Male Researcher: ...Seems like this hypothesis is unfounded.; Female Researcher: Why hasn't the device been approved yet?

(Approach group of researchers in the upper east computer lab, idle text): Sitting Male Researcher: ...That's how it went!; Standing Female Researcher: I think I've heard of that too.; Standing Male Researcher: Sounds pretty dangerous.

(Approach group of researchers outside the upper east computer lab, idle text): Elderly Researchers: Let me say a few words...

After refreshing the map, a random one of the following will appear in the left corner of the lower east computer lab:

Variant 1
Variant 2

(Approach researchers, idle text): Apprentice Sitting at the Small Screen: Master, what are we gonna do!?; Elderly Standing Researcher: Don't worry. I'll take a look.

(Approach researchers, idle text): Elderly Standing Researcher: Has this zone been confirmed?; Researcher Sitting at the Small Screen: Yes, this place is all good except for the faulty areas.

After refreshing the map, a random one of the following will appear by the bench in the southeast passage:

Variant 1
Variant 2

(Approach researchers, idle text): Sitting Researcher: Do you still have...; Standing Researcher: No, you have to get to grips with this theory first...

(Approach researchers, idle text): Sitting Researcher: I still don't really get it...; Standing Researcher: ...That's not the right conclusion to derive here.

After refreshing the map, a random one of the following will appear on the bench in the southwest passage:

Variant 1
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Variant 3

(Approach researchers, idle text): Long-Robed Female Researcher: Hey, I heard your department is looking for some things?; Short-Robed Female Researcher: *Sigh* Don't mention it, please...

(Approach researchers, idle text): Female Researcher: ...So, I'm really anxious right now.; Male Researcher: Can't you just treat it as a vacation?

(Approach researchers, idle text): Right Male Researcher: Dude, is that reliable?; Left Male Researcher: Um, I can't really say...

(Approach researchers on the bench in the lower west passage, idle text): Elderly Female Researcher: Youngsters these days really are useless...; Elderly Male Researcher: Don't be so harsh.

Achievements

There are 0 Achievements related to Master Control Zone:

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Soundtracks

No.	Soundtrack Name	Album	Played In
11	Flow Experience	Out of Control (Album)	Herta's Office
02	Space Walk	Out of Control (Album)	Master Control Zone

Other Languages

Language	Official Name
English	Master Control Zone
Chinese (Simplified)	主控舱段
Chinese (Traditional)	主控艙段
Japanese	主制御部分
Korean	메인 컨트롤 캐빈
Spanish	Zona de mando principal
French	Zone de contrôle principale
Russian	Главная контрольная зона
Thai	Master Control Zone
Vietnamese	Khoang Điều Khiển Chính
German	Hauptkontrollzone
Indonesian	Master Control Zone
Portuguese	Zona de Controle Principal