The Consequences of Handling the Box — Beholder: Conductor Walkthrough

The Consequences of Handling the Box — Beholder: Conductor Walkthrough

Handling the mysterious "Box" in Beholder: Conductor is a pivotal decision that branches the narrative significantly, leading to distinct outcomes based on whether you deliver it to the Ministry, the resistance, or attempt to keep it for yourself. Each choice carries immediate and long-term repercussions for your character, the tenants, and the state of the nation.

Option 1: Delivering the Box to the Ministry

• Immediate Effects:
  • Ministry Favor: You will gain significant favor with the Ministry, potentially leading to promotions, increased salary, and access to higher-level directives.
  • Resistance Retribution: Any resistance contacts you have cultivated will likely turn hostile or disappear. You may become a target for their operatives.
  • Tenant Arrests: If the Box contains incriminating evidence against specific tenants or resistance members, they will be arrested, interrogated, or worse.
• Long-Term Consequences:
  • Reinforced State Control: The Ministry's power will be strengthened, leading to a more oppressive regime.
  • "Good" Citizen Ending: This path often leads to an ending where your character is lauded as a loyal citizen, but at the cost of personal freedom and the suffering of others.
  • Loss of Moral Standing: Your character's moral compass will shift towards authoritarianism, impacting future dialogue options and character interactions.

Option 2: Delivering the Box to the Resistance

• Immediate Effects:
  • Resistance Trust: You will earn the deep trust of the resistance, unlocking new missions, resources, and information vital to their cause.
  • Ministry Suspicion: The Ministry will become suspicious of your activities. You may face increased scrutiny, investigations, or even direct threats if your disloyalty is discovered.
  • Tenant Support: Tenants aligned with the resistance will view you as an ally, potentially offering aid or protection.
• Long-Term Consequences:
  • Weakened State Control: The resistance gains a significant advantage, potentially leading to a revolution or a weakening of the Ministry's grip.
  • "Rebel" Ending: This path often leads to an ending where your character plays a crucial role in challenging the regime, but at great personal risk.
  • Moral Dilemmas: You will face more complex moral choices, often having to choose between the greater good and individual lives.

Option 3: Keeping the Box for Yourself / Destroying It

• Immediate Effects:
  • Isolation: Both the Ministry and the resistance will view you with suspicion or hostility, as you have withheld a crucial item from both factions.
  • Personal Gain/Loss: If the Box contains valuable items, you might gain personal wealth. If you destroy it, you eliminate a major source of conflict but also potential allies.
  • Increased Danger: Operating without the clear backing of either faction makes you a target for both, increasing the difficulty of future encounters.
• Long-Term Consequences:
  • Neutral/Rogue Ending: This path often leads to an ending where your character operates independently, perhaps surviving but without significant influence on the larger conflict.
  • Unpredictable Outcomes: The narrative becomes less structured, with more emergent consequences based on your subsequent actions.
  • High Risk, Moderate Reward: While you avoid direct allegiance, the constant threat from both sides makes survival challenging.

Your decision regarding the Box is one of the most impactful in Beholder: Conductor. Consider your desired ending and the moral implications before making your choice.