Cloud Strife: No way! That thing's just a machine.

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Ambaghai has a need for your ability to solve problems, or rather, your ability to help others solve problems.

Quest description

Under Lock and Code is a Quest in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker.

Objectives

• Speak with the perpetually perturbed Maelstrom officer.
• Gather information and speak with the perpetually perturbed Maelstrom officer.
• Report to Ambaghai.

Script

Under Lock and Code script
Ambaghai	Um... I beg your pardon, but I hear you're a woman/man of the world. We've a slight problem, and your knowledge might help us solve it.
Ambaghai	Actually, they came to me first, but when it comes to anything other than the martial arts, I'm unable to provide much in the way of assistance. I did, however, offer to find someone who can, so hopefully I may yet make myself useful.
Ambaghai	A man of the Maelstrom is over by the storeroom, no doubt scratching his head as we speak. I'm sure he'd benefit from your wisdom.
Ambaghai	I imagine the fellow is still where I saw him last. He seemed determined not to give up until he'd exhausted every possibility.
Soldiera04224	I was told someone'd come to help, but I never thought it would be you!
Soldiera04224	Well, now that you're here, I'd like you to take a look at this container we recovered from the Magna Glacies. It was one of several, in fact, and though we've succeeded in cracking the others open, this stubborn bugger refuses to yield!
Soldiera04224	All I know is a four-letter password is needed to unlock it. What that might be, I haven't the foggiest idea.
Soldiera04224	There might be someone around here who either knows what it is, or can point us in the right direction. Could you try asking around for me?
Citizena04224	Sorry, I don't know the exact code, but given that the container belonged to the IIIrd Legion, perhaps the password has some sort of significance to them?
Citizena04224	I understand it's common for people to choose dates and so forth of special importance as their password. As for the members of the IIIrd, nothing springs to mind... Perhaps an anniversary or something along those lines?
Soldiera04224	Container? Sorry, I've never had much to do with them.
Soldiera04224	But if you're after clues that could lead you to the password, a little background information on the IIIrd Legion might be of use.
Soldiera04224	It was formed in the first year of Emperor Solus's reign and spent the first few decades engaged in campaigns across the northern territories.
Soldiera04224	In the 42nd year, for its exemplary service to the Empire, it was assigned a new role─the protection of the capital, a far more prestigious position.
Hawisia	As it's one of the IIIrd Legion's containers, you'd do well to seek out combinations of letters with some sort of importance to its history.
Willelm	I've a feeling it's an anniversary or some such...but it could be anything...
Soldiera04224	Oh, have you already forgotten what I said? Very well, I'll tell you again. The IIIrd Legion was formed in the first year of the Empire. They were later charged with the protection of the capital in the 42nd year.
Soldiera04224	That's all I can think of for now, but I'll let you know if anything else occurs to me.
Soldiera04224	It's only four letters─ How many possible combinations is that?
Soldiera04224	It belonged to the IIIrd Legion? Hmm... Finding someone associated with them might lead us to the answer.
Soldiera04224	Anniversary? Not a bad idea, but this sodding thing doesn't have any buttons for numbers, only letters.
Soldiera04224	I think you might be onto something there. The IIIrd was formed in the first year, and assigned to the capital in the 42nd... Trouble is, I've no way of entering numbers at all.
Soldiera04224	If this belonged to the IIIrd Legion, they'd be the ones to pick the password. Most likely make it easy to remember.
Soldiera04224	That information we got about the history of the legion might be a lead worth following, but we've no way of entering numbers, only letters.
Soldiera04224	Wait─that's it! Garlean numerals! Let's see... If “3” is written as “III,” then...
Soldiera04224	...If I take 42... Hold on... “XLII”? Is that right? Worth a try, I suppose.
Soldiera04224	It worked! Ha ha! Now to inspect our treasure!
Soldiera04224	What the bloody hells is this? A flag!? Why would they bother keeping a thing like this locked away?
Soldiera04224	Well, I'll not pretend I understand their ways. Let's just assume they have a good reason for treating a bit of cloth with such reverence. Hmm... Probably best to leave it here undisturbed, as I've no intention of offending anyone.
Soldiera04224	Could I ask you to pass on word of what we've found? Oh, and thanks for your help!
Soldiera04224	Although the prize was obviously quite disappointing, finally breaking the code gave me a real sense of achievement. I couldn't have done it without you!
Ambaghai	So, has the investigation finally reached its conclusion?
Ambaghai	A Garlean flag... We'd be wise to treat it with respect. The chain it bears represents the unity between the people of the Empire, a unity that is all but lost.
Ambaghai	To think that this banner would be locked away rather than raised proudly...a relic of Garlemald's past. Though they have long been our enemies, to see its people brought so low... I...
Ambaghai	Forgive me, I have spoken overmuch. Though the search did not uncover any resources to speak of, at least the mystery of the locked container can be laid to rest. You have our thanks.
Quest complete.