Deadly Situation
Last updated 2026-07-08
Deadly Situation is a Commission for the Deadly Assault Event. Completing it unlocks the Deadly Assault game mode.
Steps
- Figure out why the soldier is at the video store
- Go to Scott Outpost and speak with Roland
- Learn about Deadly Assault
Dialogue
- (Idle)
- Ethan: You run such an awesome store...
- (Talk to Ethan)
- Ethan: Why hello — you're "that independent investigator," right?
You are...?
- Ethan: The name's Ethan, and I'm here on Captain Roland's orders to present you with an invitation — to Scott Outpost!
- Don't you have any plain clothes...
- Ethan: Er...? P—Plain clothes? But technically, I'm following orders right now...
- Ethan: I see. The name's Ethan, and I'm here on Captain Roland's orders to present you with an invitation — to Scott Outpost!
- Ethan: I hope you're able to come with me right now, if it's convenient with you!
- It sure is. Let's bounce.
- Ethan: Huh...? Don't you need to take care of stuff... y'know, in the store?
- Ethan: I thought I'd get the chance to check out this store...
- Are you interested in our store?
- Ethan: Because... it looks very well taken care of. I can tell you take real pride in maintaining it, right? The organization of these tapes seems particularly deliberate...
- Wanna sign up for a membership card?
- Ethan: Y'know, I'm really curious about that but... I never really get the chance to watch many videos, so it's not really worth it to do a whole membership haha.
- What happens if I say it's not convenient?
- Ethan: Er... that would also be totally... fine?
- Ethan: Do you need to take care of some stuff at the store? That's fine! I can wait for you!
- Are you interested in our store?
- Ethan: Because... it looks very well taken care of. I can tell you take real pride in maintaining it, right? The organization of these tapes seems particularly deliberate...
- Wanna sign up for a membership card?
- Ethan: Y'know, I'm really curious about that but... I never really get the chance to watch many videos, so it's not really worth it to do a whole membership haha.
- Ethan: But really... I'm curious.
- Ethan: You're pretty famous out at the outpost, although you probably already know that.
- Ethan: I mean Captain Roland, he thinks very highly of you. Even those White Star Institute people talk about you in a... really decent manner. Those snobs usually look down on people if anything!
- Ethan: When Captain Roland sent me here I thought I'd get to see something remarkable...
- Ethan: But I never expected it to be a beautiful and humble shop.
- You sure have a way with words...
- Do soldiers normally talk this much...
- Ethan: Ah... I wouldn't normally do this. But since it's a rare opportunity for me, I'd like to actually stay a little longer outside...
- Ethan: One day, I'd actually like to open up a wee store like yours rather than staying in the military...
- Ethan: This might be a little outta the blue, but... clearly you could live a carefree civilian life. What brought you to Hollow Zero as an independent investigator?
- Ethan: You know... That's not really a very nice assignment. Though I suppose things are getting a lot more by-the-books under Captain Roland...
- Gotta rake in that dough somehow.
- Ethan: Is that right...
- What makes you think I'd tell you?
- Ethan: Right... Haha...
- Ethan: I'm sorry, that was impolite of me. Captain Roland has told me loud and clear to watch my attitude before...
- Ethan: Anyway, whenever you're ready you can give me a shout, and I'll take you over to the outpost.
- Go now
- (Go to Scott Outpost)
Come back later
- Ethan: Understood.
- (Talk to Ethan again if "Come back later" was selected)
- Ethan: Everything sorted?
- Alright, let's go to the outpost.
- (Go to Scott Outpost)
- Not yet, hang on...
- Ethan: I wouldn't mind staying a little longer... but I'll get chewed out if I stay too late...
- (Talk to Roland)
- Roland: You're here.
- Is there something important?
- Why is your expression more serious than usual?
- Roland: Please sign here.
- What's this... an NDA?
- Roland: You have the right to refuse. In that case, that'll be the end of our conversation.
- (...No way we're stopping here)
- (...There's no reason not to sign)
- Roland: ...Fine.
- Roland: You've cooperated with the troops for some time already and, if my assessment is correct, you have no intention of withdrawing from Hollow Zero operations any time soon.
- Roland: You do realize what this means, don't you?
- Does this mean I get a meal card for the cafeteria here?
- Does this mean I'm getting a raise?
- Roland: This means that continued cooperation in military operations within the Hollow Zero depths will increase the likelihood of eventual fatality.
- Oh wow... So things were never really dangerous before?
- As long as the digits in my bank account increase.
- Roland: You...
- Roland: No research so far has been able to crack the bizarre reality of Hollow Zero, and nobody can predict what kind of high-risk or possibly extremely hostile threat could be encountered in the depths...
- Roland: However... the Hollow Zero garrison force and HIA are cooperating on a project: HIA continually monitors Ether levels for all the major Hollows, focusing on tracking down highly reactive units and gathering data about these hostiles.
- Roland: This data is later sent to the Hollow Zero Intelligence system, where it is uploaded into...
- Roland: Deadly Assault.
- Roland: The Hollow Zero exclusive training system for high-risk situations.
- Roland: If you plan on continuing your work with the White Star Institute and garrison deep inside Hollow Zero, it would be remiss of me if I don't grant you access to this system.
- Roland: Naturally, the NDA you just signed is far from sufficient if you decide you want to use this system, and you may find yourself signing forms for the rest of the day here.
- Roland: As before, you have the right to refuse. Subsequently, I will ban you from any further operations in the depths of Hollow Zero.
- Roland: Speaking purely from a personal perspective...
- You're capable of being personal, Roland?!
- Who are you and what have you done with Roland?!
- Roland: ...
- Roland: Of course I can be personal, all the time actually.
- Roland: Speaking purely from a personal perspective, I think your participation in Deadly Assault will be beneficial in training the other garrison troops.
- Roland: As an Independent Investigation Team, you and your teammates often have to resort to more... flexible countermeasures in handling the enemy. I think these strategies and ideas are worth referencing.
- Is that your definition of "personal"...
- And here I was thinking you were worried about me, Roland.
- Roland: ...
- Roland: I did actually take issue with your civilian status and wondered if introducing so-called independent investigators into Hollow Zero was shifting responsibility...
- Roland: But if I still look at you with that same attitude today, then I am clearly underestimating you.
- Roland: All in all, I hope you enjoy taking part in Deadly Assault and that it's beneficial to both you and your investigation team.
- Roland: What is your answer?
- It'd be rude not to.
- Of course I agree.
- Roland: Great. Just as expected.
- Roland: ...I look forward to cooperating with you.
- (Interact with the Deadly Assault terminal)
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Deadly Situation |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 深入危局 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 深入危局 |
| Japanese | 危急存亡 |
| Korean | 깊은 위험 속으로 Gipeun Wiheom Sogeuro |
| Spanish | Hacia el peligro |
| French | Assaut mortel |
| Russian | Отчаянное положение Otchayannoye polozheniye |
| Thai | ดำดิ่งสู่อันตราย |
| Vietnamese | Đi Sâu Vào Nguy Hiểm |
| German | In großen Schwierigkeiten |
| Indonesian | Situasi yang Makin Kritis |
| Portuguese | Perrengue Daqueles |
Change History
Released in Version 1.4 - A Storm of Falling Stars