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New Horizons (Great Lakes)

Unexpected Obstacle

Recourse Deficit

Department of Hydroecology

Environmental Protection Service

Assessing Consequences

Water Treatment Plant

Perfection is in the Details

Melting the Glacier

Great Lakes

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Great Lakes
Details
Date	Thu October 22, 2015
Date	Thu October 22, 2015
Location	Megapolis Mainland
Location	Megapolis Mainland
Constructions
Leviathan Bridge
Leviathan Bridge
Geocryology Institute
Geocryology Institute
Innovative Development Firm
Innovative Development Firm
Department of Hydroecology
Department of Hydroecology
Environmental Protection Service
Environmental Protection Service
Water Treatment Plant
Water Treatment Plant
Heat Station
Heat Station
Rewards
Beziers Apartments (Stage 5)
Klion Hydro Plant (Before timer expires) (Stage 9)
Urban Water Supply Service (After timer expires) (Stage 9)

"An unexplored territory has been discovered, with beautiful scenery and saltwater lakes whose flow is blocked by a huge glacier. Explore the new lands, melt the glacier and unlock a new ecological source of water!"

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(Oct 30, 2015 09:00:00 +0200 remaining)

Great Lakes is a Timed Quest in which the player has 192 hours to build and upgrade a total of 7 new fixed structures with assets leading to exclusive rewards. It was released as part of an update on Thu October 22, 2015.

	"New lands have been discovered in Megapolis, complete with gorgeous scenery and saltwater lakes whose tributary is blocked by a gigantic glacier. Melt the glacier and unlock a new ecological way to draw water!"
	"The residents are asking the mayor to: explore new lands"
	"An unexplored territory has been discovered, full of beautiful landscapes and saltwater lakes whose tributaries are blocked by a huge glacier. Explore the new lands, melt the glacier and discover a new environmentally friendly source of water!"

Requirements

• Level 55

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Stage 1 - New Horizons (Great Lakes)

Get new lands for your Megapolis! Build a road bridge to unlock a new zone — the Great Lakes!

Tasks:

Build the Leviathan Bridge to unlock a new zone!

Build the Leviathan Bridge Costs: 535,000  or 3  1515 x Anchor Bolts 1414 x Bitumen 1515 x Bridge Truss 1212 x Channel 1212 x Mixed Concrete 0101 x Detailed Diagram 1313 x Drainage Device 1717 x Guardrail 1010 x Hydraulic Jack 1616 x Iron Beams 1010 x Limestone 1010 x Concrete Pile 1111 x Safety Barrier 1818 x Span Superstructures 1414 x Supports 1313 x Welding Machine Gives: 1,700  for foundation, 4,000  for construction and access to Great Lakes expansion zone

Rewards:

You unlocked a new area — the Great Lakes.

• 300 
• 700 
• 1010 x Pipes

Stage 2 - Unexpected Obstacle

Explorers have discovered a gigantic glacier blocking the flow of fresh water into the lakes. We must study this glacier!

Tasks:

Start building the Geocryology Institute to research the glacier.

		Lay the Geocryology Institute Foundation Costs: 560,000  or 3  Gives: 200  and 4,000  cap increase
		Build the Geocryology Institute Costs: 1010 x Glass 1010 x Pipes (from Stage 1 above) 0101 x Standard Diagram Gives: 400  and 11,000  cap increase upon completion and access to Searching for New Methods to Draw Water contract at the Geocryology Institute

Rewards:

Great work! Keep studying the Great Lakes — there's plenty to be learned!

• 360 
• 1,300 
• 1010 x Communication Wires

Stage 3 - Resource Deficit

There's a serious lack of fresh water in the Great Lakes. We need to solve this problem without damaging the lakes' unique ecosystem.

Tasks:

Build the Innovative Development Firm to find a way to draw water.

		Lay the Innovative Development Firm Foundation Costs: 840,000  or 3  Gives: 900  and 2,500  cap increase
		Build the Innovative Development Firm Costs: 1010 x Communication Wires (from Stage 2 above) 1212 x Floor Slabs 0808 x Satellite Antenna 0101 x Standard Diagram Gives: 1,700  and 22,500  cap increase upon completion and access to Measuring the Glacier contract at the Geocryology Institute
		Accept the Searching for New Methods to Draw Water contract Requires: Geocryology Institute Costs: 250  and 15 minutes Gives: 1,100  and 11  upon completion

Rewards:

Wonderful! You built the Innovative Development Firm.

• 430 
• 2,000 
• 1010 x Lawn Trellis

Stage 4 - Department of Hydroecology

By melting the glacier, we can not only restore the flow of water into the lakes, but get a huge supply of fresh water too.

Tasks:

To assess the viability of water from the glacier, you'll need the Department of Hydroecology. Build it! Don't forget to measure the size of the glacier.

		Lay the Department of Hydroecology Foundation Costs: 780,000  or 3  Gives: 800  and 6,000  cap increase
		Build the Department of Hydroecology Costs: 1414 x Channel 1313 x Concrete Blocks 1313 x Lawn Trellis (10 from Stage 3 above) 0101 x Standard Diagram Gives: 1,600  and 22,000  cap increase upon completion and access to Bacteriological Analysis of the Ice contract at the Geocryology Institute
		Complete the Measuring the Glacier contract Requires: Innovative Development Firm Costs: 700  and 30 minutes Gives: 3,100  and 29  upon completion

Rewards:

You completed this task! Don't rest on your laurels — keep studying the glacier!

• 500 
• 2,800 
• 1010 x Concrete Rings

Stage 5 - Environmental Protection Service

You'll need to perform a bacteriological analysis of the ice to assess the viability of the water from the glacier.

Tasks:

To preserve the environment of the Great Lakes, build the Environmental Protection Service. Complete a bacteriological analysis of the ice and get a wonderful reward!

		Lay the Environmental Protection Service Foundation Costs: 830,000  or 3  Gives: 800  and 1,000  cap increase
		Build the Environmental Protection Service Costs: 1313 x Concrete Rings (10 from Stage 4 above) 1414 x Iron Beams 1313 x Concrete Pile 1010 x Pipes 0101 x Standard Diagram 1010 x Tiles Gives: 1,700  and 22,000  cap increase upon completion and access to Assessing Consequences of Melting the Glacier contract at the Geocryology Institute
		Complete the Bacteriological Analysis of the Ice contract Requires: Department of Hydroecology Costs: 1,600  and 1 hour Gives: 7,100  and 73  upon completion

Rewards:

Great work! As a reward, you've received the Beziers Apartments. Check your Storehouse!

• 580 
• 3,600 
• 1010 x Water Pump
• Beziers Apartments

Beziers Apartments Requires: 2x3 Plot 66  and 65  Gives: 4,700  and 82,000  cap increase 4,500  and 100  every 5 hours Coin per Minute: 15  XP per Minute: 0.33  Can be sold for 660,000

Beziers Apartments Requires: 2x3 Plot 66  and 65  Gives: 4,700  and 82,000  cap increase 4,500  and 100  every 5 hours Coin per Minute: 15  XP per Minute: 0.33  Can be sold for 660,000

Stage 6 - Assessing Consequences

Experts from the Department of Hydroecology have confirmed it — water from the glacier is fit for drinking!

Tasks:

Upgrade the Geocryology Institute to the Central Geocryology Institute and assess the consequences of melting the glacier.

		Upgrade the Geocryology Institute to the Central Geocryology Institute Costs: 0202 x Assembly Diagram 1010 x Mixed Concrete 1818 x Flexible Hoses 1515 x Iron Beams 1414 x Storage Tank 1515 x Steel Sheets 1818 x Water Pump (10 from Stage 5 above) Gives: 600  and 18,000  cap increase upon completion and access to Researching Ways to Melt the Glacier contract at the Geocryology Institute
		Accept the Assessing Consequences of Melting the Glacier contract Requires: Environmental Protection Service Costs: 3,000  and 2 hours Gives: 16,000  and 170  upon completion

Rewards:

Scientists have come to a conclusion: melting the glacier wouldn't threaten the environment of the Great Lakes. Start developing ways to melt the glacier!

• 670 
• 4,500 
• 1010 x Square Beams

Stage 7 - Water Treatment Plant

Invite your friends to help you research ways to melt the glacier. We need a highly effective and environmentally-friendly melting method!

Tasks:

Build the Water Treatment Plant and start researching ways to melt the glacier with your friends!

		Lay the Water Treatment Plant Foundation Costs: 600,000  or 3  Gives: 800
		Build the Water Treatment Plant Costs: 1616 x Cement 1515 x Drainage Device 1717 x Automatic Doors 2020 x Square Beams (10 from Stage 6 above) 0101 x Standard Diagram 1818 x Turf 1414 x Underground Storage Tank Gives: 1,300  and access to Developing a Plan to Melt the Glacier contract at the Geocryology Institute
		Complete the Researching Ways to Melt the Glacier contract Requires: Central Geocryology Institute Costs: 11,000  and 5 hours Gives: 47,600  and 480  upon completion

Rewards:

You completed this task and you've received experience and building materials as a reward!

• 770 
• 5,600 
• 1010 x Air Purifier

Stage 8 - Details Make Perfection

Scientists have chosen the most effective way to melt the glacier. But before we make it a reality, we'll need to develop a detailed plan.

Tasks:

Upgrade the Central Geocryology Institute to the International Geocryology Institute and develop a detailed plan to melt the glacier.

		Upgrade the Central Geocryology Institute to the International Geocryology Institute Costs: 1515 x Access Control System 1212 x Air Purifier (10 from Stage 7 above) 1414 x Concrete Slabs 0303 x Engineering Diagram 1515 x Lighting Equipment 1818 x Concrete Pile 1010 x Surveillance Systems 1616 x Tiles Gives: 800  and 25,000  cap increase upon completion and access to Melting the Glacier contract at the Geocryology Institute
		Complete the Developing a Plan to Melt the Glacier contract Requires: Water Treatment Plant Costs: 23,700  and 9 hours Gives: 100,000  and 980  upon completion

Rewards:

Great work! All the necessary preparations are complete. It's time to start melting the glacier!

• 880 
• 6,700 
• 1010 x Sling Hooks

Stage 9 - Melting the Glacier

The Heat Station will help you melt the glacier. It's a special structure that generates electricity and heat.

Tasks:

Complete these tasks and get a fantastic reward!

		Lay the Heat Station Foundation Costs: 540,000  or 3  Gives: 400
		Build the Heat Station Costs: 1818 x Aerator 1515 x Air Purifier 1313 x Guardrail 1414 x Lighting Equipment 1515 x Metal Detector 1313 x Sling Hooks (10 from Stage 8 above) 1111 x Square Beams 0101 x Standard Diagram 1212 x Technical Drawing 0909 x Ventilation System Gives: 1,100
		Complete the Melting the Glacier contract Requires: International Geocryology Institute Costs: 33,120  and 12 hours Gives: 144,000  and 1,400  upon completion

Rewards:

Great work! You provided the Great Lakes with a source of clean drinking water.

• 1,000 
• 8,000 
• Klion Hydro Plant (if completed before timer ends)
• Urban Water Supply Service (if completed after timer ends)

Reward - Great Lakes

Klion Hydro Plant (before timer expires) Requires: Fixed Plot Gives: 4,500  Production Access to Collecting Glacial Meltwater contract at the Geocryology Institute

Klion Hydro Plant (before timer expires) Requires: Fixed Plot Gives: 4,500  Production Access to Collecting Glacial Meltwater contract at the Geocryology Institute

Urban Water Supply Service (after timer expires) Requires: 2x2 Plot 46  and 46  Gives: 3,200  and 51,000  cap increase 7,000  and 180  every 12 hours Coin per Minute: 9.72  XP per Minute: 0.25  Can be sold for 930,000

Urban Water Supply Service (after timer expires) Requires: 2x2 Plot 46  and 46  Gives: 3,200  and 51,000  cap increase 7,000  and 180  every 12 hours Coin per Minute: 9.72  XP per Minute: 0.25  Can be sold for 930,000

Achievement after building the Leviathan Bridge

	"You built the Leviathan Bridge and earned a honorary title: Great Lakes Pioneer. Be sure to tell your friends!" 300,000  1,000  3
"You built the Leviathan Bridge and earned a honorary title: Great Lakes Pioneer. Be sure to tell your friends!" 300,000  1,000  3

Achievement after building the Klion Hydro Plant

	"You provided the Great Lakes with a source of fresh water and earned a new title: Chief Ecologist of the Great Lakes. Want to tell your friends?" 30,000  1,000  3
"You provided the Great Lakes with a source of fresh water and earned a new title: Chief Ecologist of the Great Lakes. Want to tell your friends?" 30,000  1,000  3

Trivia

• Social Quantum's internal name for this quest is "Великие озера" which translates to "Great Lakes".
• Social Quantum's ID for this quest is 10075931.