The investigation begins with a specific directive to document a crucial piece of the downed giant. Players are tasked with taking a photograph of the Emperor’s leg by the bridge situated just outside the Old Town area. Successfully executing this task requires the use of the specialized camera provided by Celeste earlier in the progression. For those who may have misplaced or used up their initial equipment, alternatives are available, as a replacement camera can be crafted at a workbench or purchased directly from Shani.
The designated vantage point for this photographic evidence is located directly east of Old Town, positioned on the bridge that runs parallel to the southern front leg of the massive machine. Given that the Emperor is the titanic robot dominating the western sector of the map, its sheer scale makes it a prominent landmark, but finding the exact angle requires precision. Players must focus their camera on the lower portion of the leg to successfully register the objective and move forward with Celeste’s research.
Following this initial reconnaissance, the investigation moves toward a deeper technical analysis of the machine’s anatomy. Players are directed to analyze an exposed area situated on top of the Emperor’s leg near the Railroad Junction area. This specific location can be found directly south of Railroad Junction, where the base of the Emperor’s leg intersects with the regional mapping data. Reaching this point involves navigating the rugged terrain, climbing up to the designated marker, and interacting directly with the exposed structural components to log the necessary data for Celeste’s ongoing analysis of the mechanical threat.
The culmination of the "Sizing Things Up" quest brings players to the very foundation of the colossal machine. The final phase of the mission requires reaching the base of the Emperor and searching the buried harvester payload, a task that brings operatives into close proximity to the central remains of the fallen giant. Because the Emperor serves as the dominant structural feature on the western side of the map, navigating to the correct spot is relatively straightforward once the primary landmark is in view.
Operatives can locate the payload by heading directly to the base of the Emperor’s corpse, positioned just east of the Fallen Emperor map marker, conveniently near the letter P in Piazza Della Rupe. At this location, situated at the very front and center of the wreckage, lies a specialized chest containing the harvester payload. Interacting with this container allows players to retrieve the Arc Conductive Coupler, a vital component that must be safely stowed away in a secure pocket to protect it from rival scavengers and environmental hazards during extraction. Successfully extracting from the zone with the Arc Conductive Coupler in hand completes the assignment for Celeste, bringing the detailed field investigation to a close.
