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The Paleontologist is a Bridges researcher living in the mountains south of Heartman's Lab and Mountain Knot City.

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Background[]

The Paleontolgist was born after the Death Stranding, specializing in the study of the paleontology during his study, he theorizes that a sixth mass extinction was on its way (or have already begun), with humanity as its main target. But, refusing to give up he continued to study the fossil of the previous mass extinction to try and save humanity.

Bridges I[]

He is than hired by Bridges and chosen as a special member of a group of researchers, lead by Heartman, of the first expedition, led by Amelie, to connect communities to the newly Chiral Network, and study the Beach and Death Stranding. Like all the other members, however, the Paleontologist has never met Amelie in person, as she is part of the advanced team. Once installed in the area north of Mountain Knot City, the team of scientists began to reveal an anomaly in the tar belt around Edge Knot City, tar that surfaced to the surface, devouring Heartman's other colleagues and a secondary station, essential for expand the Chiral Network to the west thus remaining disconnected.

Sam's Westward Expedition[]

During his expedition, Sam was ordered to delivers an Antimatter Bomb, to clear from a tar formation and resume fossils excavations, and a special Ammonite with the umbilical cord, finally connecting him to the Chiral Network and the UCA. Thanks to this his continuos study of the fossils contained in the deeper strata and the ammonite, lead he and Heartman to theorize that species with umbilical cord are uniquely equipped to survive in a world connected to the other side, a trait driven by Stranding and for extention by the Beach.

Connection rewards[]

Initial Unlock Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 3 Rank 4 Rank 5
N/A N/A Volcano Orange Ludens Mask and Backpack Color
Order Unlock Token of Appreciation
N/A Lightweight Special Alloys

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Notes[]

  • The Paleontologist is never referred to in-game. However, according to his name tag, his real name is Edward Wallace.
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