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| Prof. Artemis Toppingbury

| Shortly after the explosion, [[Prof. Artemis Toppingbury]] contacts the player. He thanks them for their assistance and reveals that he had warned Dr. Swanson about the risks, but his concerns were ignored. Toppingbury states he will now focus entirely on Tiddlet conservation. In appreciation of the player’s efforts, he offers to share the remaining grant funds, providing a reward of $300,000.

During the operation, two Tiddlets were inadvertently taken aboard the player’s ship. Toppingbury assures the player that two Tiddlets pose no risk, but strongly advises against adding a third. He also emphasizes that the player should care for them responsibly.

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| Dr. Magnus Swanson

| If the player previously sided with Dr. Swanson, Prof. Toppingbury’s tone is more somber. He does not express gratitude, but rather disappointment. He explains that he had warned Swanson and had hoped either Swanson or the player would act in the Tiddlets’ interest — but instead, both chose profit over ethics. Despite this, he reaffirms his commitment to Tiddlet preservation.

The two Tiddlets still end up aboard the player’s ship. Toppingbury repeats his warning: two are safe, but a third would be dangerous. He urges the player to take care of them, regardless of past choices.

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~~=== Resolution ===~~

The Trouble with Tiddlets, Part 4 serves as the aftermath of the events and decisions made in earlier missions. The failure of the Tiddlet farm ship, the rescue of the remaining scientists, and the subtle moral consequences underscore the fragility of experimentation with alien lifeforms. Regardless of previous choices, the mission ends with the Institute’s failure and a new, cautious beginning — with two Tiddlets now aboard the player’s ship and Prof. Toppingbury’s warning lingering.

== Reward Matrix ==

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 | Prof. Artemis Toppingbury
 | Shortly after the explosion, [[Prof. Artemis Toppingbury]] contacts the player. He thanks them for their assistance and reveals that he had warned Dr. Swanson about the risks, but his concerns were ignored. Toppingbury states he will now focus entirely on Tiddlet conservation. In appreciation of the player’s efforts, he offers to share the remaining grant funds, providing a reward of $300,000.
 During the operation, two Tiddlets were inadvertently taken aboard the player’s ship. Toppingbury assures the player that two Tiddlets pose no risk, but strongly advises against adding a third. He also emphasizes that the player should care for them responsibly.
 | $300,000
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 | Dr. Magnus Swanson
 | If the player previously sided with Dr. Swanson, Prof. Toppingbury’s tone is more somber. He does not express gratitude, but rather disappointment. He explains that he had warned Swanson and had hoped either Swanson or the player would act in the Tiddlets’ interest — but instead, both chose profit over ethics. Despite this, he reaffirms his commitment to Tiddlet preservation.
 The two Tiddlets still end up aboard the player’s ship. Toppingbury repeats his warning: two are safe, but a third would be dangerous. He urges the player to take care of them, regardless of past choices.
 | $0
 |}
-=== Resolution ===
-The Trouble with Tiddlets, Part 4 serves as the aftermath of the events and decisions made in earlier missions. The failure of the Tiddlet farm ship, the rescue of the remaining scientists, and the subtle moral consequences underscore the fragility of experimentation with alien lifeforms. Regardless of previous choices, the mission ends with the Institute’s failure and a new, cautious beginning — with two Tiddlets now aboard the player’s ship and Prof. Toppingbury’s warning lingering.
 == Reward Matrix ==