I had also had tried to get it to drop, but according to a helpful tip on Wowhead, it shares a  daily slot with Waste Not, where you pick up the bits. And both times I tried, Waste Not was up, so it checks out so far, at least.

Is anyone else having issues with getting this quest? It's supposed to come from a drop for killing some named mobs that are on Mechagon today related to the two Tortollans dailies. I've killed them multiple times, on the quests that lead to the area, off the quests, the quest starter is not dropping for me. It's one of two dailies I need for Outside Influences and I'd like to know if it's bugged or just has a low droprate.

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