Otto von Tesla is a non-playable character who appeared in Remnants of Skystone. He is the chief Electroneer of Nidaria.
Development Blog Info[]
While the early years in the sky were focused mainly on survival, in recent times the Nidarians have made strides in research to help stop the spread of the haze and give them a fighting chance of exterminating the Mimic races. At the core of this advancement is Otto von Tesla, and his use of Etherillium.
Located above the Main Dock in Nidaria, the Victory Lab is home to the great scientist Otto von Tesla, where he creates a variety of Ether-producing equipment for the Rook forces and the players in RoS. Using the rare etherite mineral, Tesla discovered that vacuum tubes constructed with an Etherillium filament would produce a gas-like substance called Ether when powered with an electrical current. Depending on the construction, these Ether-producing tubes had the effect of repelling the clouds of poisonous haze on the ground, as well as a variety of other restorative and fortifying properties.
While the Ether produced by the Coils is dangerous to Mimics and their haze, it does not have any ill effects on humans or earth-based creatures. In fact, Otto discovered that by adding other elements with Etherillium in the filaments, the Ether given off by Tubes could actually be restorative and fortifying to humans that were carrying them. Realizing this would be helpful to the Rook forces (and players) on the ground, Tesla created portable Tube Circuits so people could easily equip and swap between Ether Tubes on the go, helping to boost their abilities when needed. Players in RoS can bring Etherite Geodes (found in Co-op Missions) to Tesla at the Victory Lab, where he can craft a variety of Ether Tubes with stat-boosting properties.
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Sprocket Info[]
Etherillium: Discovery: Basic knowledge of Etherillium has been around for the last few centuries. But in 196 AH, Otto von Tesla discovered that within a vacuum, an electrically charged coil of Etherillium will decay, emitting pure Ether.
Otto von Tesla: Intro: Otto von Tesla is the chief Electroneer of Nidaria. He was born on 01/22/165 AH in the Tesla Cluster. You can find Otto in Victory Labs, where he will help you craft Etherillium Tubes from your Etherite Geodes.
Otto von Tesla: Graduation: Otto von Tesla enrolled in the Elite College of Electroneers in 186 AH. He successfully made it through the extensive 8-year program, becoming valedictorian of his graduating class.
Introductions (AS0001) Remarks[]
When the player delivers a letter to Otto during Introductions (AS0001) he responds with:
"Welcome, my good [player's class]! [Player's name], you say? I’m Otto von Tesla, and I’m in charge of the Victory Labs where I conduct my research on Ether and Etherillium. Thank you for the delivery, [player's name]. If you’re not already aware, Ether is the grand material that counteracts the Haze that has spread across the land. It’s also used to keep this town afloat, and can have restorative effects on humans. It’s quite useful! We generate Ether with Etherillium Tubes, which you should have seen in Steamport City already. If you have a Spectra Circuit, Ether Tubes in your inventory can give yourself a little boost in strength or liveliness as well. If your personal Ether Tube supply runs out, or if you want to get some more powerful Tubes, I can help you craft them here in the Victory Labs! You can use a combination of found Etherite and Ores to craft some, or Brass will also cover the cost of materials. Hope to see you again soon, [player's name]!"
Quests[]
- Steamport City Barometrics (OT0001)
- Steamport City Circuit (OT0002)
- Water Samples (OT0005)
- Base Construction (OT0006)
- Ether Tubes for the Rooks (OT0007)
- OT0008
- Weather Balloons (OT0009)
- Hatchwood Circuit Run (OT0010)
