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'''Strange Apparatuses''' are ancient machines, each of which corresponds to a different color. Each apparatus is located behind unique "fake" walls in dungeons throughout [[Vana'diel]]. Trading them an [[Infinity Core]] and a special chip of the specific apparatus's color will create various items (via "matter emulation"). This is the sole manner of obtaining rune weapons which are used in the synthesis creation of [[ilvl]] "Raetic" weapons.

There are eleven Strange Apparatuses in total. The eight that correspond to [[elements|elemental]] colors may be used to obtain the items from the table below:
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==Locations==
{| style="text-align: center;" border="0" cellpadding="1" min-width: "1000px"
! style="background:#A6DBFD;" |Area
! style="background:#A6DBFD;" |Element
! style="background:#A6DBFD;" |Chip
! style="background:#A6DBFD;" |Code
! style="background:#A6DBFD;" |Drops (with Doctor Status)
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|<big>'''Common Drops'''</big> Between all zones
|Zone Dependent
|Zone Dependent
|N/A
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'''One''' of the following per trade:
:[[File:Cermet Chunk icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Cermet Chunk]] x8
:[[File:Adaman Nugget icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Adaman Nugget]] x2
:[[File:Arcane Flowerpot icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Arcane Flowerpot]]
:[[File:Rune Arrow icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Arrow]] x6
:[[File:Rune Bangles icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Bangles]]
:[[File:Rune Algol icon.png|21px|link=]] A Rune Weapon
|-BGCOLOR="#FFDFD9"
|<big>'''[[Dangruf Wadi]]'''</big> (E-11)
|{{Fire}}
|[[Red Chip|Red Chip]] [[File:Red Chip icon.png|link=]]
|00
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In order of likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Baghnakhs icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Baghnakhs]]
:[[File:Rune Chopper icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Chopper]]
:[[File:Rune Axe icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Axe]]
Unknown likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Algol icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Algol]]
|-BGCOLOR="#FFF4BB"
|<big>'''[[Gusgen Mines]]'''</big> (J-5), Map 2
|{{Earth}}
|[[Yellow Chip|Yellow Chip]] [[File:Yellow Chip icon.png|link=]]
|01
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In order of likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Chopper icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Chopper]]
:[[File:Rune Axe icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Axe]]
:[[File:Rune Bow icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Bow]]
Unknown likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Scythe icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Scythe]]
|-BGCOLOR="#E3E4FF"
|<big>'''[[Crawlers' Nest]]'''</big> (K-8), Map 3
|{{Water}}
|[[Blue Chip|Blue Chip]] [[File:Blue Chip icon.png|link=]]
|02
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In order of likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Axe icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Axe]]
:[[File:Rune Bow icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Bow]]
:[[File:Rune Blade icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Blade]]
Unknown likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Kris icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Kris]]
|-BGCOLOR="#D4FFCB"
|<big>'''[[Ordelle's Caves]]'''</big> (E-12), Map 1
|{{Wind}}
|[[Green Chip|Green Chip]] [[File:Green Chip icon.png|link=]]
|03
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In order of likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Bow icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Bow]]
:[[File:Rune Blade icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Blade]]
:[[File:Rune Halberd icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Halberd]]
|-BGCOLOR="#E0F6FF"
|<big>'''[[The Eldieme Necropolis]]'''</big> (K-13), Map 2
|{{Ice}}
|[[Clear Chip|Clear Chip]] [[File:Clear Chip icon.png|link=]]
|04
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In order of likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Blade icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Blade]]
:[[File:Rune Halberd icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Halberd]]
:[[File:Rune Staff icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Staff]]
Unknown likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Scythe icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Scythe]]
|-BGCOLOR="#EDCEFF"
|<big>'''[[Outer Horutoto Ruins]]'''</big> (E-6), Map 2 From Amaryllis Tower: [[West Sarutabaruta]] (E-4)
|{{Thunder}}
|[[Purple Chip|Purple Chip]] [[File:Purple Chip icon.png|link=]]
|05
|
In order of likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Halberd icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Halberd]]
:[[File:Rune Staff icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Staff]]
:[[File:Rune Rod icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Rod]]
|-BGCOLOR="#FFF6F0"
|<big>'''[[Garlaige Citadel]]'''</big> (K-8), Map 3
|{{Light}}
|[[White Chip|White Chip]] [[File:White Chip icon.png|link=]]
|06
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In order of likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Staff icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Staff]]
:[[File:Rune Rod icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Rod]]
:[[File:Rune Baghnakhs icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Baghnakhs]]
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|<big>'''[[Maze of Shakhrami]]'''</big> (L-10), Map 2
|{{Dark}}
|[[Black Chip|Black Chip]] [[File:Black Chip icon.png|link=]]
|07
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In order of likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Rod icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Rod]]
:[[File:Rune Baghnakhs icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Baghnakhs]]
:[[File:Rune Chopper icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Chopper]]
Unknown likeliness:
:[[File:Rune Kris icon.png|21px|link=]] [[Rune Kris]]
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| BGCOLOR="#A6DBFD" colspan=5| [http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/threads/53127-September.-11-2017-%28JST%29-Version-Update '''September 2017 Update Addendum''']
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| BGCOLOR="#E5E5E5" colspan=5| Added in the September 2017 Update were three new rune weapons to go along with the new ilvl "Raetic" rune weapon synths. They are the [[Rune Kris]], [[Rune Algol]], and [[Rune Scythe]].

Information on which zones they come from and especially their drop rates is incomplete. Any currently known areas for dropping these three items are listed in the table above.
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==Remaining Apparatuses==
The three remaining Apparatuses were unresponsive for years and without a purpose. However, SE later tied these remaining apparatuses to the quest [[Epiphany]], which is involved in the acquisition of [[Rune Fencer]] Empyrean Armor; as well as [[The Flying Machine of Eld]] (Fei'Yin) for a [[Mount]]. 
Once again years later, Square Enix revived the use of the Fei'Yin apparatus for the obtainment of the [[Omega Mount]] for the 15th Vana'versary.
*These three are located in [[King Ranperre's Tomb]] (E-7 map 2, Carmine), [[Fei'Yin]] (G-6 map 1, Cyan), and [[Ranguemont Pass]] (E-4, Unlit).
:*Fei'Yin's zone code is '''23'''.

==Obtaining Materials==
In order to obtain an item from an Apparatus you must acquire the following:
*[[Infinity Core]]
**Obtained from statues in [[Dynamis]] areas.
*Colored chip:
**Obtained primarily by buying them from the following [[Goblin]] NPC merchants in each nation:
:::[[Gaudylox]] ([[Northern San d'Oria]]) ''Closed Firesday.''
:::[[Blabbivix]] ([[Port Bastok]]) ''Closed Windsday.''
:::[[Scavnix]] ([[Windurst Walls]]) ''Closed Lightsday.''
:::*''All three merchants keep business hours of 11:00 to 22:00.''
:::*Each colored chip costs 21,000 gil. This price is not modified by fame or any other factor.
:*Colored chips may also be obtained from the Level 60 [[BSNM]]s in the [[Qu'Bia Arena]]; [[Brothers D'Aurphe]] and [[Demolition Squad]].

==Trading Process==
Simply trade the corresponding chip and core to the apparatus to receive your reward. However, it makes more sense to first obtain "Doctor" status before trading, see below.

Trading a chip (and core) ''not'' matching the color of the apparatus will result in the spawning of an [[Elemental]] of the Strange Apparatus' given element/color.
*The level of this elemental is unknown, and drops matching elemental crystal clusters and an [[Infinity Core]].

===Doctor Status===
Checking the Strange Apparatus without trading will result in the apparatus reciting instructions, followed by a request for a password. Entering the correct password will grant you "Doctor" Status, which removes the most common item (Elemental Clusters) from the list of available rewards.
*This password is entered as if you were typing a message.
:*"Doctor" Status is ''not'' necessary to obtain a reward. You may receive a rarer item regardless of status.''
::*"Doctor" Status is required for obtaining the [[Omega Mount]] & [[Levitus|Levitus Mount]].

A Doctor Status password is eight numerical digits long and varies based on player name and location.

'''First Six Digits''': 
Calculated using the first three letters of your character's name and the area in which the Apparatus is found in. In order to ascertain this password you must do the following:

*Convert the first three letters of your player name into two-digit numbers based on their positions in the alphabet minus one number (as the apparatus starts at 00 and not 01).
**A becomes 00, B becomes 01, C becomes 02 and so on, up to Z at 25. Use the chart below for assistance.
***'''Example''': A player's name is ''Pumpkinspice''. The three letters are P (15), U (20), and M (12).

*Next, add ''each'' of these numbers separately to the code associated with the corresponding Apparatus, listed on the chart above.
:*'''Example''': Pumpkinspice is at the apparatus in Garlaige Citadel, which is code 06.
::*So add 6 to each number. P (15+6=21), U (20+6=26), and M (12+6=18). Resulting in a code of 212618

'''Last Two Digits''': 
*Finally, the last two digits of the password are found by adding together the sum of three pairs of final numbers in the first six digits above with the area code.
:*'''Example''': 21 + 26 + 18 = 65; 65 + 06 = 71.
::*This makes Pumpkinspice's password for Garlaige Citadel "21261871".
:::*'''Note''': If the final number total is three digits then use the last two digits.

'''In Summary''': 
*Add the number from the table below for each of the first 3 letters of your name to the zone code for the first 6 then add these all together for the last 2. Please refer to the discussion page for a shell script to solve the equations for you.

Doctor Status for a given Apparatus will be lost if you trade anything other than a chip/core pair to the apparatus, or after a period of apparatus inactivity of 48 hours. So be sure to check to confirm that the apparatus has you marked for Doctor Status before you put materials into an apparatus.
*You may have doctor status on Several Strange Apparatus active at the same time.

{| style="text-align: center;" border="0" cellpadding="1" width="394px"
! style="background:#A6DBFD;" colspan=9 |Doctor Status Password Name Table
|-BGCOLOR="#E5E5E5"
|'''A'''
|'''B'''
|'''C'''
|'''D'''
|'''E'''
|'''F'''
|'''G'''
|'''H'''
|'''I'''
|-BGCOLOR="#D8EFFE"
|00
|01
|02
|03
|04
|05
|06
|07
|08
|-BGCOLOR="#E5E5E5"
|'''J'''
|'''K'''
|'''L'''
|'''M'''
|'''N'''
|'''O'''
|'''P'''
|'''Q'''
|'''R'''
|-BGCOLOR="#D8EFFE"
|09
|10
|11
|12
|13
|14
|15
|16
|17
|-BGCOLOR="#E5E5E5"
|'''S'''
|'''T'''
|'''U'''
|'''V'''
|'''W'''
|'''X'''
|'''Y'''
|'''Z'''
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|-BGCOLOR="#D8EFFE"
|18
|19
|20
|21
|22
|23
|24
|25
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|-
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===Administator Status===

If you're pursuing the [[Omega whistle]] you'll be needing an entirely new password than the one you'll have made for Doctor Status as you'll need to redo the same math you performed for its code. 

For example you'll be using the [[Fei'Yin]] code 23 in place of something like Gusgen Mines code which is 01. 

Example: R = 17 but when combined with Gusgen Mines (17+01) it becomes a code value of 18. 
Example: R = 17 but when combined with [[Fei'Yin]] (17+23) it becomes a code value of 40. 

This should easily display how one can make a mistake using the area codes when attempting to make the password. 

Note: You need to have completed 'Doctor Status' and make sure it's been less than 48 earth hours ''but also'' that one game day has passed or else you won't be able to use the Strange Apparatus in Fei'Yin for this process. 

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