The following are transcripts for the quest Hammering Hearts.
Scarred Shark : Hey, have you heard? Some Quadavs have begun equipping a new type of armor that has our army completely baffled.
Scarred Shark : It's supposed to be bulletproof.
If this new armor were to be mass produced by the Quadav, we'd be in quite a tight spot. The issue's been causing mayhem in the Allied War Council.
Scarred Shark : How do I know all this?
Scarred Shark : I got the info through Ghemp, a mercenary mate of mine. He's got heavy connections in the military.
Ghemp : There's no doubt about it. The marks left on the bullets recovered from the site show telltale signs of deflection. I hate to admit it, but those turtles now have the upper hand...
Wise Owl : If the army hadn't rejected your request for funding, you would have developed your own bulletproof armor by now. I thought your theory on shape being a factor in repelling bullets rather compelling...
Wise Owl : The council is filled with hard-headed fossils.
Ghemp : Hey, Vareggo! How's work been?
Scarred Shark : Things are well, thanks.
No exciting developments to report, really, but that's nothing to complain about. In our line of work, you have to count your stars just to be alive.
Wise Owl : That's the spirit! Say, if you're not busy, we'd like your help with our work.
Wise Owl : We've recently been commissioned by the army to oversee production at the munitions factory, and need more hands.
Scarred Shark : That's great news! This means you can finally put your smithing expertise to use, right?
Wise Owl : I suppose you could put it that way. The pay's nothing fancy, though.
Scarred Shark : That's still wonderful news all the same. With all the advancements in weaponry being made by the beastmen, it's reassuring to have you two in charge.
Scarred Shark : Actually, me and PLAYERNAME were talking about the new armor being used by the Quadav just now.
Ghemp : Hmmm... You mean the heavy Quadav chestplate and the heavy Quadav backplate.
Wise Owl : What a coincidence! Ghemp and I were having the exact same conversation.
Ghemp : The armor's strength does not rely on thickness or material alone--I'm convinced it's the contour that holds the key to its ability to deflect bullets...
Wise Owl : Excuse me if I'm wrong, but haven't we already had this conversation five times today? This is beginning to become an unhealthy obsession, Ghemp.
Ghemp : It...It's a matter of grave importance to the security of the nation!
If I could just get my hands on a sample, it'd be possible to analyze it and prove my bulletproofing theory correct...
Wise Owl : That's all well and good, but I reckon there's better gil to be had by developing a new weapon that'll penetrate the armor and selling the design to the army.
Ghemp : Well well, looks like I'm not the only one with an obsession...
Ghemp : So, how about it? Would you be interested in finding me a heavy Quadav chestplate and a heavy Quadav backplate? I'll make sure you're rewarded.
Ghemp : I want the armor pieces so badly, I'm willing to part with my soul.
Wise Owl : Hey hey, hold your chocobos there, Ghemp!
Y-you can't be serious about giving your soul away...
Ghemp : Sure I can. I don't need it anymore.
Ghemp : So, what do you say? Things could get a bit rough, but I would really appreciate your help.
Ghemp : I knew I could count on you! I'll be waiting.
Scarred Shark : Ghemp wants you to bring a heavy Quadav chestplate and a heavy Quadav backplate.
Scarred Shark : Bring the items to me as soon as you acquire them, and I'll personally make the delivery to Ghemp, rain, hail, or shine.
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