The Immigration Bureau's Role — Beholder: Conductor Walkthrough
The Immigration Bureau in Beholder: Conductor serves as a significant bureaucratic hurdle and a potential source of both solutions and complications for those seeking to leave the country. Navigating their regulations and personnel is crucial for any escape plan.
The Immigration Bureau is the official body responsible for all travel documents, visas, and exit permits. Their offices are typically located in a central government building. Interactions with the Bureau often involve:
- Applying for Exit Visas: For legal departures, characters must apply for an exit visa. This process is usually lengthy, requires extensive paperwork, and is often denied without proper justification or bribes.
- Document Verification: Any documents presented to the Bureau, whether legitimate or forged, are subject to scrutiny. A high-quality forgery is essential to avoid immediate detection.
- Bribes and Favors: Bureau officials can often be swayed with money or by completing specific tasks for them. This is a common method to expedite processes or overlook discrepancies.
- Information Gathering: The Bureau holds records on citizens. Accessing these records, either legally or illegally, can provide valuable information for various quests, including those related to escape plans or exposing other characters.
When dealing with the Immigration Bureau for an escape plan, you might be tasked with:
- Obtaining a specific form: These forms are often hard to come by and require specific conditions to be met.
- Gathering character references: The Bureau may demand references from 'loyal' citizens, which can be difficult to acquire for someone trying to escape.
- Paying exorbitant fees: Even for legitimate applications, the fees can be prohibitive, forcing you to find ways to earn money quickly.
- Dealing with suspicious clerks: Some clerks are more vigilant than others. Observing their routines and preferences can help you decide when and how to approach them with forged documents or bribes.
Failing to properly navigate the Immigration Bureau can lead to severe consequences, including the arrest of the individual attempting to escape, or even your own arrest for aiding them. Careful planning and often, a willingness to engage in illicit activities, are necessary to bypass their strict controls.