Nozomi

Nozomi

Race

Human

Location

Arborstone
(Cantha)

Organization

Jade Brotherhood

Image(s)

Interactive map

Nozomi can be found on the second floor of Arborstone, to the right of the Jade Bot Workbench, working on SCOUT, her jade mech. She is a friend of Yao's.

Location

Cantha

• Arborstone
  • Quartermaster's Row

Combat abilities

Abilities

• Boomerang Wrench

Dialogue

Introduction

Nozomi: Oh! Hey there! I'd shake your hand, but mine's covered in oil.

Nozomi: Name's Nozomi—you're Yao's friend, right? They told me all about you.

SCOUT: H-h-h-hello...o...o.

Nozomi: ...And this is SCOUT—made him myself! A little rough around the edges, but he's a work in progress.

Nozomi: That's where you come in, I hope. After talking to Yao, I figure I could use some of your Tyrian expertise.

Before starting the collections

Yao wasn't kidding, you ARE cute! It's nice to finally put a face to all the good gossip. Been told you're the helpful type: interested in helping me do a little research on AI empathy? For SCOUT!

How can I help?

I just need you to...do you! But in the presence of golems in Tyria. I'm gathering intel on their empathy modules, seeing how they compare to our tech. Here, I'll install a chip on your jade bot...

Sure! Sounds interesting enough.

Why do you need my help?

I'm...not on the best terms with the Jade Brotherhood. They'll cut me down if they catch me. It's safe in Arborstone, but if I left... That's why I need your help.

What do you need me to do again?

Sorry, not now.

Sorry, maybe some other time.

I have places to be, empires to save...

After starting Golem Behavior Analysis

Nozomi: How's that research going? Any luck?

Welcome back, pal. How's the golem research going?

What am I doing again...?

I need you to observe and record asuran golem behavior in Tyria, so I can build a better empathy module for SCOUT. That way I can really dig into the potential of AI capabilities... Just imagine!

Where do I need to go?

I'm on it.

I'll let you know when I'm done.

After finishing Golem Behavior Analysis

Perfect, perfect, PERFECT! These readings are absolutely brilliant... Next up...well, home! I could use some of the same scans, but of Canthan technology! Xunlai Jade mechs, anything you can find.

I'm on it!

SCOUT: Can I go, too...?

Nozomi: Xunlai's code is decent, but it's not perfect, I could use some recordings from a variety of jade mechs.

Nozomi: I'd go myself, but... Didn't leave the Brotherhood on good terms. They'd cut me down on the spot.

After finishing Mech Behavior Analysis

Yes! Absolutely brilliant...do you see this reactivity? If I enter the data here, here, and... This is what I needed to complete the program.

I'm glad I could help.

SCOUT: Welcome back, Commander.

Nozomi: Ah, you are back!

Nozomi: Everything... worked! SCOUT is fully operational and empathetic.

SCOUT: To an extent. I don't quite understand 'pain'.

Nozomi: Not yet, at least. But we're well on our way.

Nozomi: We get SCOUT into the world and let him really absorb the human experience... Imagine what he can do!

Nozomi: All the people you can help. Like me.

Nozomi: Yao was right about you. You're a keeper.

Approaching after completing Building a Better Bot

Y'know, it might seem silly, but imagine all the good we can put into the world if we put more thought into our technology. Not just thought, but...kindness. Look at how engaged SCOUT is.

You're doing vital research.

Related achievements

• Arborstone: Building a Better Bot — Retrieve a variety of behavioral data to help build a better bot. (4)
• Arborstone: Golem Behavior Analysis — Complete 4 behavior scans in Tyria. (3)
• Arborstone: Mech Behavior Analysis — Complete 6 behavior scans in Cantha. (3)

Trivia

• Nozomi is a Japanese given name typically meaning "wish" or "hope".