Episode 7: The Regia Solis
Welcome to Episode 7, "The Regia Solis," where the mysteries deepen and the threats intensify. This section will guide you through the treacherous ship, helping you navigate its dangers and uncover its secrets.
Deck Exploration and Key Retrieval
You'll begin this episode in a familiar area. Your primary objective is to gain access to the ship's bridge. To do this, you'll need to locate a specific key.
- Starting Point: You'll start near the elevator you used previously.
- First Door: Head through the door directly in front of you.
- Hallway Navigation: Proceed down the hallway until you reach the next door.
- Storage Room: This room contains several items of interest.
- Handgun Ammo: Check the shelves on the left side of the room.
- Green Herb: Located on the table in the center.
- Machine Gun Ammo: Found in the corner near the crates.
- Key Location: The crucial item, the Bridge Key, is on the desk in this storage room. Pick it up immediately.
Encountering New Threats
With the Bridge Key in hand, prepare for some new encounters as you make your way back.
- Return Journey: As you exit the storage room and re-enter the hallway, be ready.
- Ooze Ambush: A new type of Ooze enemy will appear from the vents. These are faster and more aggressive than the standard Ooze. Prioritize headshots or use grenades if you have them.
- Elevator Area: As you approach the elevator, more Ooze creatures will emerge. Consider using your shotgun for crowd control if they group together.
Accessing the Bridge
Now that you have the key and have dealt with the initial threats, it's time to reach the bridge.
- Elevator Ride: Take the elevator up to the next floor.
- Bridge Door: Use the Bridge Key on the locked door to gain entry.
- Bridge Interior: Once inside, you'll find a few useful items.
- Rifle Ammo: On the console to your left.
- Shotgun Ammo: On the console to your right.
- Green Herb: Near the main control panel.
- Activating the Console: Interact with the main console in the center of the bridge. This will trigger a cutscene and advance the story.
The Promenade and Beyond
After the bridge sequence, you'll be directed to a new area: the Promenade.
- Exiting the Bridge: Head back out of the bridge and take the elevator down.
- Promenade Access: Follow the corridor until you reach the door leading to the Promenade.
- Promenade Exploration: This area is vast and contains several enemies.
- Ooze Variants: Expect to encounter a mix of standard Ooze and the faster, more aggressive variants. Keep your distance and aim for weak points.
- Item Scavenging: Look for hidden caches of ammo and health items throughout the Promenade, often tucked away in corners or behind decorative elements. Use your Genesis scanner frequently.
- Puzzle Element: There's a minor environmental puzzle involving a broken mechanism that needs to be repaired or bypassed to proceed. Use your Genesis scanner to highlight interactive points.
- Final Stretch: Navigate through the Promenade, dealing with enemies and environmental obstacles, until you reach the next objective marker, which will typically be a door leading to the next section of the ship.
Remember to conserve your ammunition and use your scanner regularly to uncover hidden items and enemy weak points. Good luck, agent!