Raven Research Institute

Raven Research Institute

General
Company	Raven Research Institute
Status	Active
Industry	Research
Key People	Silvia H. Raven Founder?
Locations	City Gates (NW) Maybe?

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Raven Research is a secretive organization that is actively trying to stop S.N.W and the spread of the SMV. It is only revealed in the epilogue, and in several hidden references to their moniker, 'Raven'.

INFRA

At the end of the game, Mark will receive an encrypted email from the "[email protected]" address. The contents of the message depends on the total percentage of corruption discovered.

Corruption score over 90%

Decrypted message; Good signature from Raven Messenger <[email protected]>

"Hello Markku, We're so happy that you revealed this whole conspiracy. Don't worry, we're not going to tell anyone that it was you. If you ever want a job, contact us. We would gladly hire you to find more information related to the S.N.W and S.M.V projects. You probably already know about that mushroom disease, or whatever you want to call it, but what you might not know is that they're still developing it. There have also been some reports that some people have it, and now we're trying stop it. You're probably wondering who we are. Sadly, we can't tell you, because it would get us in danger. Remember to contact to us if you want a job."

Corruption score over 50% and less than 90%

Thank you for revealing this conspiracy. Don't worry, we're not going to tell anyone that it was you. We're delighted that you managed to gather all this information, but there's still something missing. If you still have any information regarding S.N.W, please send it to us."

Corruption score over 25% but less than 50%

We've been keeping an eye on you. We know that you've been inside the S.N.W. bunker and now we're wondering why we haven't heard anything about it. What you did you do with all the information you have? Send us everything you have, or there will be consequences. You will receive your instructions shortly."

Corruption score under 25%

Mark will not receive any email from Raven at all, instead receiving an Osmo Olut ad.

References

Ravens are a reoccurring subject throughout INFRA, there are several points in which Raven Research is vaguely referenced that may give content clues to who they are.

• The wasteland notes, when translated, tell that "Raven found it" and "Raven was here, they tried to help".
• The author of a book seen in a few places throughout Stalburg is Silvia H. Raven, whose portrait can be found in the Metal Workers Union.
• A red book can be found in ARG related locations, and depicts an avian that resembles a bird on the cover.
• Another name for The Machine is "The Headless Raven" (Silvia's portrait has a distinct mark that goes across her neck). A drawing etched above The Machine appears to be that of a headless raven too.

Image	Description
	A map in the S.N.W control room marks sites of interest, it points to "RR" being located in a cavern, not far from Hammer Valley.
	A depiction of a raven and an infinity symbol on a bridge light control box in isle3