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Conversation key
sta20_bosker_dlg
Package
Citadel Presidium — Streamed subarea — Design, gameplay, and Kismet logic BIOA_STA20_09A_DSG
BIOA_STA20_09A_DSG_LOC_INT.pcc
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Conversation graph; additional records grouped by speaker

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BoskerHello again, Commander. Can I help you?E0 · string 137711 · conditional 4824:111 choices
InvestigateChoice 1

Wheel

Results of Research

Shepard says

When will this research result in actual new technology?

File location
Response
Reply R0, from link 1
Wheel string
137777
Spoken string
137738
BoskerIf we're lucky, we'll actually realize usable technology from this study in a few years.E1 · string 13771211 choices
DefaultChoice 1

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

Thanks for your help.

File location
Response
Reply R4, from link 1
Wheel string
137780
Spoken string
137742
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 1
AgreeChoice 2

Wheel

Please help Samesh.

Shepard says

I'd like you to reconsider releasing Nirali Bhatia's body.

File location
Response
Reply R5, from link 2
Wheel string
137781
Spoken string
137743
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 1
BoskerI'm sorry, Commander. The needs of the living outweigh the needs of the dead.E5 · string 137717
BoskerStudying Nirali Bhatia's body could save the lives of countless soldiers. I can't release her.E7 · string 1377196 choices
InvestigateChoice 2

Wheel

Length of Research

Shepard says

How long do you think the research is going to take?

File location
Response
Reply R1, from link 2
Wheel string
137778
Spoken string
137739
BoskerThis is a long-term study. I wouldn't expect the bodies to be released for a year or longer.E2 · string 13771411 choices
DefaultChoice 1

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

Thanks for your help.

File location
Response
Reply R4, from link 1
Wheel string
137780
Spoken string
137742
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 1
AgreeChoice 4

Wheel

Thanks for the information.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 4
Wheel string
137787
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
Continues at: Thank you. I appreciate that.
DefaultChoice 6

Wheel

I'll pass this on.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 6
Wheel string
137819
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
Continues at: Thank you. I appreciate that.
HostileChoice 11

Wheel

I'm releasing the body.

Shepard says

You know who and what I am. If I want Nirali Bhatia, I can get her.

File location
Response
Reply R9, from link 11
Wheel string
137784
Spoken string
137747
Conditional
Function 159, parameter 2
Transition
State 4033, parameter -1
Continues at: Commander, I-- I don't think threats are necessary.
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

Thanks for your help.

File location
Response
Reply R4, from link 4
Wheel string
137780
Spoken string
137742
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 1
FriendlyChoice 6

Wheel

This isn't right.

Shepard says

I understand what you're trying to do, but holding the body is wrong.

File location
Response
Reply R15, from link 6
Wheel string
137785
Spoken string
137753
Conditional
Function 158, parameter 2
Transition
State 4030, parameter -1
BoskerCommander, you of all people should understand how far we must go to protect humanity!E10 · string 1377225 choices
DisagreeChoice 3

Wheel

Release the body. Now.

Shepard says

You've got no legal right to keep the body, and I know you don't want this to go public.

File location
Response
Reply R7, from link 3
Wheel string
137782
Spoken string
137745
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 1
BoskerThe military has made its choice, and it believes that gaining new technology is worth inconveniencing people like Mr. Bhatia.E6 · string 137718
Continues at: Studying Nirali Bhatia's body could save the lives of countless soldiers. I can't release her.
AgreeChoice 4

Wheel

Thanks for the information.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 4
Wheel string
137786
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
BoskerThank you. I appreciate that.E25 · string 137737
DisagreeChoice 5

Wheel

Samesh should hear this.

Shepard says

I'll tell Samesh. Next time you cut up a dead soldier, at least tell her husband the truth.

File location
Response
Reply R34, from link 5
Wheel string
137818
Spoken string
137772
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
BoskerThat was just the reaction we were hoping to avoid, Commander.E23 · string 137735
BoskerBut if you think it will help, tell Mr. Bhatia the truth. Perhaps he will understand.E24 · string 137736
DefaultChoice 6

Wheel

I'll pass this on.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 6
Wheel string
137819
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
Continues at: Thank you. I appreciate that.
HostileChoice 11

Wheel

I'm releasing the body.

Shepard says

You know who and what I am. If I want Nirali Bhatia, I can get her.

File location
Response
Reply R9, from link 11
Wheel string
137784
Spoken string
137747
Conditional
Function 159, parameter 2
Transition
State 4033, parameter -1
Continues at: Commander, I-- I don't think threats are necessary.
DefaultChoice 4

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

Thanks for your help.

File location
Response
Reply R4, from link 4
Wheel string
137780
Spoken string
137742
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 1
AgreeChoice 7

Wheel

Thanks for the information.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 7
Wheel string
137783
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
Continues at: Thank you. I appreciate that.
DefaultChoice 9

Wheel

I'll pass this on.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 9
Wheel string
137819
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
Continues at: Thank you. I appreciate that.
HostileChoice 10

Wheel

I'm releasing the body.

Shepard says

You know who and what I am. If I want Nirali Bhatia, I can get her.

File location
Response
Reply R9, from link 10
Wheel string
137784
Spoken string
137747
Conditional
Function 159, parameter 2
Transition
State 4033, parameter -1
Continues at: Commander, I-- I don't think threats are necessary.
BoskerMy goodness, you're Commander Shepard!E13 · string 137725
BoskerYour activities made for quite a briefing in the Diplomatic Corps! Is there something I can do to assist you?E14 · string 1377263 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

I'm here for Samesh.

Shepard says

Yes. A man named Samesh Bhatia is having some trouble claiming his wife's body.

File location
Response
Reply R22, from link 1
Wheel string
137805
Spoken string
137760
BoskerAh, Mr. Bhatia. A good man in an understandably frustrating position. I wish I could help him.E15 · string 137727
BoskerServiceman Nirali Bhatia died on Eden Prime, as Mr. Bhatia no doubt told you.E17 · string 137729
BoskerHer wounds are inconsistent with any type of weapon damage we've seen before. That is why her body is being held.E18 · string 137730 · transition 4365:-13 choices
BoskerBeyond that, Commander, we need as many bodies as we can to get a reasonable sample size.E4 · string 13771611 choices
DefaultChoice 1

Wheel

Goodbye.

Shepard says

Thanks for your help.

File location
Response
Reply R4, from link 1
Wheel string
137780
Spoken string
137742
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 1
AgreeChoice 4

Wheel

Thanks for the information.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 4
Wheel string
137789
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
Continues at: Thank you. I appreciate that.
DefaultChoice 6

Wheel

I'll pass this on.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 6
Wheel string
137819
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
Continues at: Thank you. I appreciate that.
HostileChoice 11

Wheel

I'm releasing the body.

Shepard says

You know who and what I am. If I want Nirali Bhatia, I can get her.

File location
Response
Reply R9, from link 11
Wheel string
137784
Spoken string
137747
Conditional
Function 159, parameter 2
Transition
State 4033, parameter -1
Continues at: Commander, I-- I don't think threats are necessary.
BoskerEven if the body were here on the Citadel, would you really risk going in shooting to get it?E9 · string 1377215 choices
DisagreeChoice 1

Wheel

Yes, I would.

Shepard says

You said you'd been briefed on me. You should know that I don't leave fallen troops behind.

File location
Response
Reply R11, from link 1
Wheel string
137793
Spoken string
137749
Conditional
Function 148, parameter 2
BoskerAll right, Commander. You win. It was hard enough refusing Mr. Bhatia. I'm not going to risk an incident by refusing you.E11 · string 137723
BoskerWe are not holding Nirali Bhatia's body out of discretion. We are, frankly, holding the body for research.E19 · string 137731
BoskerThe tests we are conducting may lead to better defenses against geth attacks.E21 · string 137733
BoskerRespectfully, Serviceman Bhatia may save more lives in death than she did in life.E22 · string 1377348 choices
AgreeChoice 1

Wheel

I see your point.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 1
Wheel string
137817
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
Continues at: Thank you. I appreciate that.
DefaultChoice 3

Wheel

I'll pass this on.

Shepard says

I'll tell Mr. Bhatia about this. It might make it easier for him to understand.

File location
Response
Reply R37, from link 3
Wheel string
137819
Spoken string
137775
Conditional
Function 4824, parameter 0
Continues at: Thank you. I appreciate that.
HostileChoice 4

Wheel

I'm releasing the body.

Shepard says

You know who and what I am. If I want Nirali Bhatia, I can get her.

File location
Response
Reply R9, from link 4
Wheel string
137784
Spoken string
137747
Conditional
Function 159, parameter 2
Transition
State 4033, parameter -1
Continues at: Commander, I-- I don't think threats are necessary.
BoskerNo, Commander. Nirali Bhatia is not dangerous. Her body is, in fact, extremely valuable to the Alliance.E20 · string 137732
Continues at: The tests we are conducting may lead to better defenses against geth attacks.

Additional dialogue records

Bosker2 lines
Tell Samesh that the body is being shipped back to Earth. I'll go now to see to it myself.

String 137724 · 1 known context · Export #113 · Raw speaker Owner

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String 137713 · 1 known context · Export #113 · Raw speaker Owner