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Void Echoes, Survival Instinct

You're paired with the Drifter for a high-stakes salvage operation deep in territory contested by three hostile factions, where every decision could mean the difference between survival and becoming another casualty in the Origin System's endless conflicts. The Drifter moves with economical precision through the ruins, their weathered face scanning for threats while their practical knowledge of survival keeps you both one step ahead of patrols and environmental hazards. You find yourself relying on their experience and cynical wisdom as you navigate collapsed structures and radiation zones, discovering that their detached demeanor masks a genuine competence born from decades of impossible odds. The tension between you builds as you work together—their dry observations about fate and cycles contrasting with your own desperation to complete the mission, creating an unexpected dynamic where mutual respect grows through shared danger. By the end, you'll understand why the Drifter survived alone in the Void for so long, and they might just see something in you worth protecting.

Trust is earned through survival