Welcome to Zenless Zone Zero, a world where dimensional chaos and corporate intrigue collide. To succeed as a Proxy—an agent of exploration and extraction—you must be more than just a skilled combatant; you need to be a meticulous manager of resources, contracts, and personnel. This expert guide will teach you how to master the complex economic, legal, and operational systems that govern the fractured city of New Eridu and the deadly "Hollows."
The Proxy Agency's Financial Management
Running your agency is a demanding lesson in corporate Finance. The currency you earn from commissions is your operational capital, and maintaining a positive reputation builds your professional Credit. To secure top-tier agents or powerful equipment, you might need to take out a virtual Loan against future earnings, a high-risk move in this unpredictable economy.
Investing in your agency’s headquarters is a significant commitment, a long-term expense equivalent to a Mortgage on a property. Smart Proxies purchase resource packs using secure digital methods, often involving credit cards. Your carefully acquired pool of agents acts as a vital Insurance policy against mission failure. Furthermore, understanding the fluctuating market value of materials and equipment is a crucial form of asset Trading. Some agencies even Donate resources to smaller groups to maintain a positive standing in the city.
Hollow Law and Contractual Obligations
The city and the surrounding Hollows are governed by strict, albeit bizarre, Legal frameworks. Every agent you hire is bound by a contract, and any dispute over compensation or deployment requires a seasoned approach. If a co-op partner repeatedly violates mission parameters, the termination of that partnership is a professional Divorce that requires tact.
An agent who suffers a critical injury during a mission can file a metaphorical Personal injury Claim against the agency, demanding compensation. A skilled Proxy must act as the team Lawyer and Attorney, interpreting the often-vague rules of the Hollows and fighting to defend the agency’s name. Securing a rare resource site is staking a formal Claim on that territory’s yield.
Agent Wellness and Combat Recovery
Maintaining your agents' combat readiness requires dedicated Healthcare and support. An agent who takes heavy damage requires immediate Medical and technical Treatment at the city’s specialized clinics. After a stressful deep dive into a Hollow, agents need mandatory time off for mental and physical Recovery.
An agent exhibiting signs of burnout or poor performance might be sidelined—a period of specialized Rehab designed to reset their focus and psychological profile. The fundamental, stable energy source that powers your agent’s initial gear can be metaphorically linked to the life-giving potential of Cord Blood, providing the essential foundation for their power.
The Technology of New Eridu
The infrastructure of New Eridu and the tools you use are based on advanced Technology. The game’s seamless performance and dynamic combat are driven by sophisticated proprietary Software. When running a synchronized multi-squad mission, your communication hub facilitates a high-level Conference Call between all field teams.
Your agency's encrypted database, which stores sensitive intel and agent profiles, is maintained through a secure cloud Hosting service. Moving rare materials or equipment from your stash to an agent's inventory is a secure digital Transfer of assets. Even maintaining your vehicle for rapid deployment relies on a constant source of energy, a metaphorical requirement for Gas/Electicity to keep operations running smoothly.
The Proxy’s Professional Education
Becoming a top-tier Proxy requires continuous Education. The various combat simulations and skill tree branches are your mandatory Classes. Successfully completing the most difficult, high-level missions and mastering a specific fighting style is the equivalent of earning a specialized Degree in Hollow Dynamics.
Global Operations and Expeditions
Every mission into the Hollows is a dangerous strategic Travel assignment. Preparing your squad for a combat zone requires the same logistical planning as an international deployment. Navigating the unpredictable, shifting environments of the Hollows is a challenge that rivals planning a logistical Trips to Tokyo or a deployment to the unique urban complexity of a Trips to London.
