Faction · ID 470

Ratchet

Overview
Part of the Steamwheedle Cartel, this goblin city provides a neutral haven for those that wish to trade goods and services in the Barrens. Ratchet, the faction of the city Rachet on Kalimdor’s central east coast in the Barrens, is run by goblins and shows it. Its streets sprawl in every direction, and the architecture shows no consistency or common vision. It is a city of entertainment and trade, where anything that anyone would ever want to buy — and plenty of things that no one ever wants to buy — is on sale.

Ratchet is currently run by a corporate group known as the Steamwheedle Cartel a splinter group from the Venture Company, who first built the port town for trading with Orgrimmar. It is initially a neutral faction to both Horde and Alliance.

History

Built from equal parts of industry and decadence, the goblin port city of Ratchet sprawls along nearly a mile of of coastline where the eastern Barrens poke between Durotar and the Dustwallow Marsh to the sea. Ratchet is the pride of the goblins, a trade city where you can find almost anything your heart desires - and if something is not in stock, you can bet the goblins can order it. Ratchet also had regular ferries that traversed the safe though roundabout route to the island stronghold of Theramore to the south.

Ratchet is a city where creatures who were once the butt of jokes now reign supreme. Its streets wander without rhyme or reason through neighborhoods dedicated to one activity: commerce. Ramshackle warehouses stand next to stately stone homes. Fine shops press cheek to jowl with rude huts. Wares of every type imaginable - and some beyond the imagination - are on display in markets and in exclusive boutiques.

Goblins welcome anyone with gold or items of value and a willingness to trade them for their wares and services. Merchants throng the marketplaces each day, selling everything from silks to slaves, and even at night the stores lining the twisting streets and alleys remain open for business. Those with the money can listen to skilled musicians while drinking fine ales and eating food prepared by expert chefs. For those with earthier tastes, the streets along the wharf teem with whorehouses, taprooms, and casinos.

Ratchet is the largest port on Kalimdor, with as many ships bringing cargo in as there are ships heading out for other sites around Kalimdor. In addition to legitimate trade vessels, pirate craft receive amnesty while in the port of Ratchet as long as they can pay the stiff docking fees. This situation makes many merchant captains furious, but they cannot hope to stay in business if they boycott Ratchet. Moreover, the Lawkeepers and hired mercenaries prowling the waterfront are eager to deal with anyone looking to cause trouble.

Reputation

Most of the quests to raise reputation with Ratchet and the Steamwheedle Cartel are located in the Barrens. Having a friendly or higher reputation will make the guards help you in case of initiated violence against you.

History

Built from equal parts of industry and decadence, the goblin port city of Ratchet sprawls along nearly a mile of of coastline where the eastern Barrens poke between Durotar and the Dustwallow Marsh to the sea. Ratchet is the pride of the goblins, a trade city where you can find almost anything your heart desires - and if something is not in stock, you can bet the goblins can order it. Ratchet also had regular ferries that traversed the safe though roundabout route to the island stronghold of Theramore to the south.

Ratchet is a city where creatures who were once the butt of jokes now reign supreme. Its streets wander without rhyme or reason through neighborhoods dedicated to one activity: commerce. Ramshackle warehouses stand next to stately stone homes. Fine shops press cheek to jowl with rude huts. Wares of every type imaginable - and some beyond the imagination - are on display in markets and in exclusive boutiques.

Goblins welcome anyone with gold or items of value and a willingness to trade them for their wares and services. Merchants throng the marketplaces each day, selling everything from silks to slaves, and even at night the stores lining the twisting streets and alleys remain open for business. Those with the money can listen to skilled musicians while drinking fine ales and eating food prepared by expert chefs. For those with earthier tastes, the streets along the wharf teem with whorehouses, taprooms, and casinos.

Ratchet is the largest port on Kalimdor, with as many ships bringing cargo in as there are ships heading out for other sites around Kalimdor. In addition to legitimate trade vessels, pirate craft receive amnesty while in the port of Ratchet as long as they can pay the stiff docking fees. This situation makes many merchant captains furious, but they cannot hope to stay in business if they boycott Ratchet. Moreover, the Lawkeepers and hired mercenaries prowling the waterfront are eager to deal with anyone looking to cause trouble.

Reputation

Most of the quests to raise reputation with Ratchet and the Steamwheedle Cartel are located in the Barrens. Having a friendly or higher reputation will make the guards help you in case of initiated violence against you.

Quests

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NameIdLevelReqSideTypeCategoryRewardsCategory2
Winds in the Desert97Horde0141
Securing the Lines117Horde014Pick one:1
Ignition1813Both0171
The Escape1813Both017Pick one:1
Raptor Horns1813Both01751
Root Samples169Both0-245
Southsea Freebooters149Both0171
Stolen Booty169Both017Pick one:1
The Missing Shipment149Both0171
The Guns of Northwatch2013Horde017Pick one:1
The Missing Shipment149Both0171
Samophlange1410Both0171
WANTED: Baron Longshore1611Both0171
Miner's Fortune1813Both0171
Free From the Hold2013Horde017Pick one:1
Samophlange1410Both0171
Samophlange1410Both0171
Samophlange1610Both017Pick one:1
Trouble at the Docks1814Both817182
Deepmoss Spider Eggs2015Both0171
Gerenzo's Orders2217Both04061
Gerenzo's Orders2217Both04061
Super Reaper 60002116Both04061
Further Instructions2116Both04061
Further Instructions2716Both04061
Gerenzo Wrenchwhistle2716Both0406Pick one:1
Willix the Importer3022Both811717Pick one:
Load Lightening3029Both04001
Goblin Sponsorship3729Both04001
Goblin Sponsorship3729Both04001
Razzeric's Tweaking4129Both04001
Safety First4129Both0400Pick one:1
Keeping Pace4129Both04001
Rizzle's Schematics4129Both04001
Blueleaf Tubers2620Both811717
Stinky's Escape3730Horde0151
Ziz Fizziks2116Both0171
Smart Drinks1813Both817182
Wharfmaster Dizzywig119Horde0171
Wenikee Boltbucket1410Horde0171
Nugget Slugs1510Horde0171
Rilli Greasygob1810Horde0171
Samophlange Manual1910Horde017Pick one:1
Volcanic Activity5549Both04901
Bone Collector3933Both04051
The Gordok Ogre Suit6056Both8125572
The Gordok Ogre Suit6056Both8125572
Kodo Roundup3430Both0405Pick one:1
Bodyguard for Hire3530Both04051
Gizelton Caravan3832Both0405Pick one:1
Satyr Horns2621Horde03311
Mending Old Wounds6015Both0171
War at Sea6040Both04401
Making Amends6040Both06181
Treats for Greatfather Winter6010Alliance0-227
A Glittering Opportunity1313Both0171
A Bloody Good Deed1313Both0171
Trader's Misfortune1312Horde0171
The Venture Co. Shakedown1611Both0171
Delivery for Oilfuse3025Both0330
A Strangle Favor3530Alliance0151
When Opportunity Knocks1510Both04061
Back on Track1712Both04061
An Opportunity to Dig Deep5754Both05121
Azotha Gold5754Both05121

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