Control Ultimate Edition
Control Ultimate Edition

Research & Records Collectibles

Find all Research & Records collectibles in Control. Collect these documents to uncover lore about Objects of Power and Altered Items in The Oldest House.

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Research & Records Collectibles

The Oldest House is a treasure trove of information, and collecting Research & Records documents is key to unraveling its mysteries and the Federal Bureau of Control's (FBC) secrets. These collectibles offer crucial lore, background on Objects of Power (OoPs), Altered Items (AIs), and the various entities within the Bureau. Many are found simply lying on desks, shelves, or pinned to bulletin boards, but some require a bit more exploration or puzzle-solving.

General Collection Tips

  • Explore Thoroughly: Always check every room, office, and hidden corner. Many documents are tucked away in less obvious spots.
  • Look Up and Down: use your Launch ability to reach higher ledges or look for hidden pathways that might lead to collectibles. Similarly, check under desks and in lower cabinets.
  • Listen for the Hum: While not as pronounced as with Hidden Locations, sometimes you can hear a subtle ambient hum when a collectible is nearby.
  • Check Cleared Areas: After major combat encounters, take a moment to sweep the area. Enemies often drop documents, or the fight might have cleared a path to a previously inaccessible spot.
  • Revisit Areas with New Abilities: Some areas might be initially inaccessible without specific abilities like Levitate or Shield. Make a mental note to return once you've acquired new powers.

Research & Records by Sector

Executive Sector

The Executive Sector is where you'll begin your journey and find many foundational documents detailing the FBC's structure and initial encounters with the Hiss.

  • Director's Office:
    • Item: FBC Annual Report - 1999
    • Location: On the large desk in Director Trench's office, near the Service Weapon pedestal. This document provides an overview of the Bureau's activities prior to the Hiss invasion.
  • Central Executive:
    • Item: Hiss Research - Initial Observations
    • Location: After cleansing the Control Point in Central Executive, head towards the main entrance. You'll find this document on a small table in the waiting area, detailing the FBC's first attempts to understand the Hiss.
  • Executive Affairs:
    • Item: Memo: Board Communication Protocols
    • Location: Inside the Executive Affairs office, on a filing cabinet to the left as you enter. This document sheds light on how the FBC communicates with the mysterious Board.
Maintenance Sector

This sector is industrial and often requires navigating complex pathways. Many documents here relate to the Oldest House's infrastructure and unique properties.

  • Janitor's Office:
    • Item: Ahti's Playlist - Volume 1
    • Location: On the small radio in Ahti's office. While not a typical "research" document, it's a record and provides insight into the Janitor's character.
  • Upper Maintenance:
    • Item: Report: Black Rock Quarry Anomalies
    • Location: After gaining access to Upper Maintenance, look for a small break room area. The document is on a table next to a coffee machine, detailing unusual occurrences within the quarry.
  • Pumping Station:
    • Item: Memo: Water Pump Maintenance Schedule
    • Location: On a console near the main water pump controls. This seemingly mundane document can sometimes hint at hidden areas or operational quirks of the Oldest House.
Research Sector

Naturally, the Research Sector is brimming with documents pertaining to Altered Items, Objects of Power, and the FBC's scientific endeavors. Expect to find many detailed reports here.

  • Parapsychology:
    • Item: Case File: Slide Projector
    • Location: In the main Parapsychology lab, on a workbench near the large projector screen. This file details the FBC's investigation into the Slide Projector Object of Power.
    • Item: Research Notes: Astral Plane Echoes
    • Location: In the office adjacent to the Parapsychology main lab, on a desk with several monitors. These notes discuss the strange phenomena observed from the Astral Plane.
  • Ritual Division:
    • Item: Report: Threshold Kids Production Log
    • Location: On a table inside the Ritual Division office, near the television displaying Threshold Kids. This document offers a disturbing look into the creation of the FBC's propaganda show.
  • Hypnosis Lab:
    • Item: Experiment Log: Hypnosis and Hiss Resonance
    • Location: On a clipboard in the observation room overlooking the Hypnosis Lab's main chamber. This log details attempts to understand the Hiss's influence through hypnotic suggestion.
Containment Sector

The Containment Sector focuses on the FBC's efforts to secure and study Altered Items and Objects of Power. Many records here are case files and containment protocols.

  • Panopticon:
    • Item: Case File: Refrigerator
    • Location: On a desk in one of the lower-level offices within the Panopticon, near the cell containing the Refrigerator Altered Item. This file details its unsettling properties.
    • Item: Containment Protocol: Mannequin
    • Location: On a shelf in the office directly above the Mannequin's containment cell. This document outlines the strict procedures for handling the sentient mannequin.
  • Logistics:
    • Item: Memo: Inter-Sectoral Transport Guidelines
    • Location: On a desk in the main Logistics office, near the map of the Oldest House. This memo details the complex rules for moving sensitive materials between sectors.
Executive Sector (Return)

Later in the game, new documents may appear in previously visited areas, reflecting the evolving situation.

  • Central Executive (Post-Hiss):
    • Item: Director's Journal - Entry 7
    • Location: On a small side table in the Director's office after a significant story event. These journal entries offer a personal perspective on the unfolding crisis.