The Immigration Dilemma — Beholder: Conductor Walkthrough
The immigration dilemma forces you to confront the harsh realities of the Ministry's policies regarding foreign citizens. You will encounter individuals seeking refuge or passage, and your choices will have significant moral and political ramifications.
One prominent instance involves the Schmidt Family, who are attempting to immigrate to the country. They require specific documents and endorsements to be granted entry. Your involvement can either facilitate their safe passage or lead to their deportation and potential demise.
- Step 1: Initial Contact. The Schmidt family will approach you, often through a third party or a direct plea at your apartment. They will explain their desperate situation and their need for a Visa of Entry.
- Step 2: Acquire the Visa Application Form. This form is typically held by a Ministry official in the Immigration Department. You can obtain it by:
- Option A: Official Request. If your standing with the Ministry is high enough, you can formally request the form. This is the safest but slowest method.
- Option B: Theft. Break into the Immigration Department office during off-hours and steal the form. This carries a risk of being caught.
- Option C: Bribery. Pay a corrupt official a sum of 1500 Reputation points for the form.
- Step 3: Gather Endorsements. The Visa of Entry requires endorsements from two high-ranking Ministry officials. These officials are often difficult to convince.
- Official A (Ministry of Propaganda): This official requires a public display of loyalty to the state. You might need to spread propaganda or report a dissident to gain their favor.
- Official B (Ministry of Security): This official is highly suspicious of foreigners. You may need to provide them with information about a perceived threat or perform a surveillance task for them.
- Step 4: Submit the Application. Once all documents and endorsements are gathered, submit the completed application to the Head of Immigration.
If you successfully secure the Visa of Entry, the Schmidt family will be granted passage, and you will receive a significant reputation boost. Failure to do so, or if you report them to the authorities, will result in their deportation, often leading to their presumed death, and a potential reputation penalty.