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   | industry = Research
   | industry = Research
   | people = [[Silvia H. Raven]] <br /> ''Founder''
   | people = [[Silvia H. Raven]] <br /> ''Founder?''
   | locations = [[city_gates|Underground City]]
   | locations = City Gates (NW) Maybe?
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Raven Research is a secretive organization referenced at several minor points. They seem to be located in the Underground City, and are trying to actively stop [[S.N.W]], because they are still developing [[SMV]].
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'.


They seem to be in a neutral ground morally, since while they are trying to help stop [[SMV]], their punishments are extremely harsh, as seen when Mark is executed for his crimes in the Underground City.
==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.


== Emails ==
====Corruption score over 90%====
At the end of the game Mark will receive an encrypted and signed email from "Raven Messenger" ([email protected]). The content of the message depends on the corruption score throughout the game.
Decrypted message; Good signature from Raven Messenger <[email protected]>


If corruption is over 90%, Raven will be happy he revealed the conspiracy and tell Mark that [[SMV]] is still being developed and is spreading, and even offer Mark a job if he wants it.
''"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."''


If corruption is over 50% and less than 90%, Raven will thank him for revealing the conspiracy, but note that there's still some information missing, and that he should send any more information to them.
====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."''


If corruption is over 25% but less than 50%, Raven will tell him that "we've been keeping an eye on you" and ask why he hasn't told them about the information in the bunker. It says he must send them everything he has, or there will be "consequences", and he will receive instructions shortly.
====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."''


If corruption is under 25%, Mark will not receive any email from Raven at all, instead receiving an [[Osmo Olut]] ad.
====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 [[Unsorted ARG Assets|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.
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| [[File:SNW Map.png|300px]]||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.
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| [[File:Puzzle box 024.png|200px|center]]||A depiction of a raven and an infinity symbol on a bridge light control box in [[isle3]]
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Latest revision as of 04:43, 12 January 2024

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

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[edit | edit source]

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%[edit | edit source]

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%[edit | edit source]

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%[edit | edit source]

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%[edit | edit source]

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

References[edit | edit source]

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
SNW Map.png 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.
Puzzle box 024.png
A depiction of a raven and an infinity symbol on a bridge light control box in isle3