Abandoned Hunter Association research facility

Within the heart of the new Esgares nation, masquerading itself as a wildlife research center is a Hunter Association facility. Nestled into a long since eroded river valley adorned with dry bushes, deep red hoodoos, and countless boulders. Although it resembles a proper fortress, its modern look and lack of battlements make the facility appear more like a metallic pillbox against the side of a sedimentary cliff.

Esgares conflict arc
Despite no one other than a select few Hunter Association members and scientists knowing what the facility's true purpose was, the building eventually caught Esgares' attention nonetheless. A small group of rookies - Eri, Terra and Titus - was tasked to reach the location and ensure the process of clearing the facility of all substantial evidence would proceed smoothly before Esgarian forces showed themselves.

With time not being kind to them, the three Hunters had to figure out a plan to escape while under siege from enemy troops. The two sides eventually came to a compromise to prevent a massacre: the safety and freedom of workers and Hunters alike in exchange for a single scientist staying behind.