Rogue Trader
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| NPC | Rogue Trader |
| “ | Neither an ally nor an enemy. Some people like to sit on the fence. | ” |
| —Description of Rogue Trader nodes |
Cannot Goodenough also appears in Integrated Strategies as the Rogue Trader who runs the eponymous node where the player can purchase various items including Rec. Vouchers and Collectibles to aid the player at the cost of 
Originium Ingot.
Prices
| Ware(s) | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular/Elite Rec. Vouchers | 4 
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5
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| Corps Rec. Vouchers | 6
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8
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| Special HR Dispatch Letters | 10
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12
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16
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Having the 
$trange $unglasses (Ceobe's Fungimist)/Rusted Iron Hammer (Phantom & Crimson Solitaire onward) will give a 50% discount to the Rogue Trader's wares.
- In Crimson Solitaire,
"Wild Gold" also has the same effect (albeit one-time only) and can be stacked with Rusted Iron Hammer for 75% off all wares! - In Expeditioner's Joklumarkar, triggering an Accord effect with
Surprise has the same effect on the Rogue Traders made to appear this way, and can be stacked with Rusted Iron Hammer and itself!
The 1F Rogue Trader will only have 
Caster Rec. Voucher, 
Medic Rec. Voucher, and 
Vanguard Rec. Voucher as the possible Rec. Vouchers. In Joklumarkar, the 1F Rogue Trader also never has 
Survey Equipment Maintenance Device up for sale, and the restrictions also applies to Rogue Traders made to appear by Surprise, but not those inside the secret floor if entered from 1F.
Prospective Investment
Since Crimson Solitaire, the player may invest their Originium Ingots at the Rogue Trader through the Prospective Investment System which will give them various bonuses at certain thresholds. Keep in mind that the function is independent for each I.S. theme (e.g. the player's investment in Crimson Solitaire will not be carried over to Mizuki & Caerula Arbor or vice-versa) and not all Rogue Trader nodes allow the player to make Prospective Investments.
Each investment deposits 1 to the Rogue Trader, who can hold up to 999 . There is a chance when investing that the system will crash, preventing the player from making further investments for the rest of the run. The higher floor where the Rogue Trader is, the lower that crash chance will be.
The Prospective Investment bonuses are:
| Inv. | Rewards |
|---|---|
25 
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| 100
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| 200
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| 325
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| 500
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After investing 200 (Crimson Solitaire)/25 (since Caerula Arbor), the option to withdraw the invested Originium Ingots are available.
- In Crimson Solitaire, each withdrawal gives 1 and deducts the invested Ingots by
a = 2(b - 1)(a is the final withdrawal cost; b is the withdrawal count, up to 6).
- In Caerula Arbor, each withdrawal requires 1
and allows the player to withdraw 1 ~ 8 , deducting the invested Ingots by the withdrawal amount.
- In Expeditioner's Joklumarkar, each withdrawal gives 1 and deducts the invested Ingots by 1, with the deduction increasing by 1 with each withdrawal, max of 12 withdrawals.
Extras
Can Cannot show you his wares?
From Caerula Arbor onward, a button saying "Touch the goods tentatively" will be present on the Rogue Trader after the player had invested 100 ; pressing this button at least five times will irritate Cannot and gives the player two options: Listen to Cannot and "Bargain" with Cannot.
- If Listen to Cannot is chosen, nothing happens; the player can browse or buy Cannot's wares and make Prospective Investments (if available) as usual, and can still press "Touch the goods tentatively" in which case Cannot will be immediately irritated.
- If "Bargain" with Cannot is chosen, the player will be forced into an ISW-SP operation featuring Cannot himself as a boss enemy. Should the player clear said operation, they can loot the Rogue Trader: all of his current wares are free but Cannot will leave for the rest of the run, meaning all Rogue Trader nodes from this point will have no wares available and will not allow the player to make Prospective Investments!
Mizuki & Caerula Arbor
- The player can roll the die for a chance to refresh the Rogue Trader's wares at the cost of 1 die roll:
- 7 to 12: [Favored by Fortune] Cannot is willing to offer you certain "premium goods"
All of the wares are refreshed and may include those which normally cannot be purchased from the Rogue Trader (excluding ending-specific Collectibles), including
Pathfinder Fins which can only be made available this way. - 5 or 6: [Smooth Sailing] Cannot is willing to show you some new wares
All of the wares are refreshed. - 1 to 4: [Calm Seas] Cannot brings out two new items
Two of the wares are refreshed.
- 7 to 12: [Favored by Fortune] Cannot is willing to offer you certain "premium goods"
- After investing 200 , the Rogue Trader will raise the price of one of his wares, chosen at random, by 50%. The price hike is increased to 100% (i.e. doubled) after the player invested 500 .
- Unlocking the "Negotiation" Cognitive Shaping nodes give a chance that the Rogue Trader gives a discount to his wares' price after rolling the die (see above).
Expeditioner's Joklumarkar
- When the Rogue Trader node is fully surveyed, the player will be able to see a sneak peek on the Rogue Trader's wares.
- Unlocking the "Regulation Display" Cross-cultural Comparison node allows the Rogue Trader's wares to be refreshed once per node.
Survey Equipment Maintenance Device
The Rogue Trader may have this item available among his wares with a price tag of 12 , which increases the Anti-Interference Index by 1.
Item description
+1 Anti-Interference Index by conducting maintenance and upgrade work on survey equipment
Some Rogue Trader nodes will offer this device
Quotes
| Entering the Rogue Trader | Good morning, good afternoon, and good night. |
|---|---|
| You give me the Originium, and I give you the goods. Don't worry too much about the details. | |
| We are old friends, but business is business. | |
| Why am I helping you? Think of it as an investment. | |
| Rhodes Island is a business, and I am a businessman. See, we're of a kind. | |
| This isn't scavenging, I just took a treasure that nobody else wanted. | |
| You want to hear a story? Sure, my friend, but good tales don't come cheap. | |
| We meet again, friend. What are you buying this time? | |
| Long time no see, my dear old friend. I'm glad you're still alive and kicking. | |
| Browsing Rec. Vouchers/HR Dispatch Letters | You need manpower? I got you. No need to hesitate. |
| Be careful of any Columbian organizations with "Maylander" in the name. | |
| This is way cheaper than having your boss look all around for a Messenger. | |
| You guys at Rhodes Island have all sorts of weirdos, huh... | |
| I know, everyone has their own affairs to attend to. | |
| You need some help, but that help's not going to be free. | |
| Mind if I have a look-see at Rhodes Island's aircraft? No? Too bad. | |
| If you want to find a fighter, Sarkaz and Blacksteel are good options. | |
| Life in the barrens is full of pain. It's not easy to survive. | |
| Browsing Collectibles | Don't worry. Money makes the world go round. |
| Don't be picky, it wasn't easy gathering all this scrap. | |
| An armed society is a polite society. | |
| What's this thing good for? Why, buy it and find out! | |
| They say Laterano is a place without conflict or hatred. Do you buy that? I sure don't. | |
| Gaul is long gone, but its remnants are still driving many to run the gauntlet. | |
| I once bought a whole crate of Honey Biscuits, but this Perro girl made off with the lot of them. | |
| You want to travel deep into the Sami tundra? Even the Empire of Ursus knows to stay far away from there. | |
| For every ten Siracusans you run into, about five are part of a "Famiglia." Watch yourself. | |
| Browsing Tactical Props/Support Items | Be prepared for anything. Better safe than sorry, friend. |
| This little thing is equal parts worthless and terrifying... | |
| What's this thing for? Good question, I don't know either. | |
| Entering Prospective Investment | Check out this new toy. The Prospective Investment System. Use your extra riches to pave the way for the future. |
| Always try take the long view. Money can buy infinite possibilities. That's a good thing, my friend. | |
| This is the kind of stuff Columbian entrepreneurs love peddling! Capitalism, ho! | |
| Deposit | You're an optimistic one. Try your hand at investing in the future, and you won't regret it, friend. |
| Don't resist the urge to splurge. That's money's not doing anything for you in your wallet. | |
| Withdrawal | Now's the time to be thanking your past self for your foresight. Am I right, friend? |
| There's always a return on investment. Well, not really, but everyone like to think so. | |
| A little investment here and there'll eventually help you overcome anything. Can't hurt, anyway. | |
| Take your time, friend. You still have to prepare for your next adventure, no? | |
| Prospective Investment crashed | There's a withdrawal limit, but I'm willing to free up some space to bring you more practical goods. Thanks for always being so understanding, my friend. |
| When a Prospective Investment reward is unlocked | Your investment reserves have gone up, friend. It's a good thing. |
| With your investment reserves, you can set out on your adventures with confidence. | |
| Wonderful! Your next adventure will go much more smoothly. Probably. | |
| Ah, I can see right away you are a cautious one. Maybe a little too cautious. | |
| Entering Prospective Investment from the theme's main menu | I only take a small commission for your investments in future adventures. It's a fair deal. |
| There's a saying in Yan: "Plan ahead, or plan to fail." The Yanese have a point. | |
| I got myself some new trinkets. You'll love them. | |
| You should invest in your upcoming adventures! | |
| Unlocking Prospective Investment reward from the theme's main menu | I do thank you for your support, friend. Let's keep working together. |
| When "Touch the goods tentatively" is pressed | The value of my wares will go down if you leave too many fingerprints on them, my friend. |
| Hand me the Originium Ingots first, you can touch that all you like. | |
| Don't like my wares? Prices giving you second thoughts? | |
| Oh, do be careful. You break it, you buy it. | |
| Irritated | You're a smart person. We can solve problems in smart ways. |
Ceobe's Fungimist
| Entering the Rogue Trader | You can call me Mr. Goodenough. |
|---|---|
| Friends ought to take care of each other, right? So how 'bout buying something? | |
| Hah. What would you like purchase today, my friend? | |
| I've seen a lot of interesting things, wandering in Terra's wastelands all these years. | |
| Browsing Rec. Vouchers/HR Dispatch Letters | I heard that there's some form of transportation that can fly. Incredible. |
| Browsing Collectibles | Leithanien holds many mystical relics, all of which are expensive. |
| Have you seen the Palace of the Sargon Kings? Splendid troves of silver and gold as far as the eye can see! | |
| Travel tips? Stay away from Iberia. | |
| An authentic Higashi katana can fetch sky-high prices. |
Phantom & Crimson Solitaire
| Entering the Rogue Trader | I never expected to run into you here in this castle. Do you seek treasures? Or perhaps a person? |
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| Be careful of everyone you meet here. Some of them are in the Troupe. | |
| Browsing Rec. Vouchers/HR Dispatch Letters | Look at the poor bastards swallowed whole by their obsessions in this castle. I hope you won't end up like that. |
| "Shrouded by the shadows of his own past, the bewildered Feline searches in vain through the castle for his nemeses." | |
| Browsing Collectibles | Crimson Troupe? They're a bunch of mad artists, and a bunch of cruel criminals. |
| You've got a friend who's part of the Crimson Troupe? Time to get new friends. | |
| Prospective Investment crashed | Oh, looks like there's a little problem with our investment return system... |
| Looks like our investment system's got a few bugs... Maybe come back next time? | |
| Looks like our investment system's running into trouble again. Mr. D's equipment's not as stable as he says, eh? | |
| Unlocking Prospective Investment reward from Crimson Solitaire's main menu | Thank you for your support, friend. Let's keep working together. |
Mizuki & Caerula Arbor
| Entering the Rogue Trader | The sea is full of adventures and riches alike. You've come to the right place. |
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| I do happen to have a few clients here, though you usually refer to them as "cultists." | |
| Browsing Rec. Vouchers/HR Dispatch Letters | Take my advice, old friend, and don't get along too well with the sea creatures. |
| "Iberia has already fallen to Silence. Is this an omen of the land's future?" | |
| Browsing Collectibles | I don't understand the Seaborn or Sea Terrors, but I don't expect them to understand us either. |
| That friend you're traveling with is very peculiar... Of course, maybe that's just me overthinking things. | |
| When "Touch the goods tentatively" is pressed | Don't like my wares? Prices giving you second thoughts? How about rolling the die? |
Expeditioner's Joklumarkar
| Entering the Rogue Trader | Rare opportunities must be seized, for not everywhere on the icefield is open for business. |
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| What do you fancy? Supplies for survival, coldproof protective gear, or perhaps... some Sami secrets? | |
| Browsing Rec. Vouchers/HR Dispatch Letters | I hope the metaphors brought by the ice and snow can provide you the help you need. |
| "Towards the depleted north, towards the silent icefield, towards the depressing reveal of the unknown." | |
| Browsing Collectibles/Foldartals | Have you experienced the gaze of nature on you? |
| Maybe this can help you withstand your ordeal of ice and snow. | |
| Browsing the Survey Equipment Maintenance Device | It can help your machine "see" more clearly, is that clear enough for you? |
| Feeling a little confused on where to head next? Try this out, and you'll be fine. | |
| Now this will catch your eyes—oh, I'm referring to this little piece of metal. |