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Understanding the Threats
Routine

Understanding the Threats

Navigate Routine's Chapter 1: Birth. Learn how to print your ID, use the C.A.T. tool, find batteries, and avoid hostile bots in this detailed walkthrough.

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Understanding the Threats

Navigate Routine's Chapter 1: Birth. Learn how to print your ID, use the C.A.T. tool, find batteries, and avoid hostile bots in this detailed walkthrough.

This guide covers the initial steps of Routine's Chapter 1: Birth, focusing on essential actions to progress. You will learn how to obtain your ID, utilize the C.A.T. tool, find crucial batteries, and navigate early environmental puzzles.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin in your room. Approach your helmet on the wall and press E/M1.
  2. 2
    Interact with the computer screen to the right of the helmet's location.
  3. 3
    Select the 'FORM' tab and complete the tutorial.
  4. 4
    Go to the 'PRINT' tab and select 'PRINT ID'. Retrieve the printed ID from the left side of the computer.
  5. 5
    Crouch (CTRL + Space) to pick up the fallen ID.
  6. 6
    Use the computer beside the door to press 'OPEN DOOR' and exit your room.
  7. 7
    Walk left towards the light and watch the presentation.
  8. 8
    Approach the elevator door and use the computer.
  9. 9
    Enter the meeting room A01 to the right of the panoramic screen, then enter the second door on your right.
  10. 10
    In the meeting room, collect the C.A.T. tool from the second table on the left.
  11. 11
    Go to the right side of the meeting room and use the computer to open another door.
  12. 12
    Find batteries (blue-colored) inside. One can be found in the recycling center underneath the shelves by crouching.
  13. 13
    To power the C.A.T. tool, ensure a battery is inserted. View charge by pressing R. Each battery has three uses.
  14. 14
    Connect to the screen on the wall in the meeting room by pressing R, then the Wireless Access Point button (triangles and lines symbol).
  15. 15
    Access the 'DATABASE' page to find the elevator keycode. Note: This code is random for each player. The example code is 4832.
  16. 16
    Return to the elevator and enter the correct keycode on the keypad. Press 'OPEN DOOR' to enter the elevator.
  17. 17
    Inside the elevator, press 'GATEWAY' on the computer to access the next area.
  18. 18
    Upon exiting the elevator, walk left to the ASN terminal. Listen to the voice recording and view the screen for an access code.
  19. 19
    Return to the elevator and look right at the Tram Station.
  20. 20
    Follow the cables from the gate to the box on the wall above the note. Aim your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire a pulse (M1) to open the gate.
  21. 21
    Walk through the opened gate to the Tram Station.
  22. 22
    Approach the Tram and use the computer screen inside to select a location. Choose 'Mall'.
  23. 23
    At the Mall, go to the front desk and press the 'IC assistance' button. Follow the droid over the computer.
  24. 24
    Log in using your ID number (found on the front of your suit). The example ID is 9601. Note: ID numbers are unique to each player.
  25. 25
    When prompted for your purpose, select 'Business' or 'Pleasure'.
  26. 26
    Go back to the front desk and press 'IC assistance' again. Follow the IC bot to a different entrance into the mall.
  27. 27
    Climb down the ladder.
  28. 28
    Walk straight to the Wireless Access Point. To the right of it, on the far wall, find a hatch with cables.
  29. 29
    Follow the cables to an electrical box. Aim your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire at the terminal (M1) to open the hatch.
  30. 30
    Crouch (CTRL) to climb through the hatch.
  31. 31
    Inside, a gate will close. Crouch and look under the Checkout desk to find a red button. Press it.
  32. 32
    Hide behind the desk as a bot breaks open the gate.
  33. 33
    Once the gate is open and the bot is clear, run left, then right towards Galaxy Video.
  34. 34
    Walk down the hall to the right of the Access Point (left side of Galaxy Video) to reach the security room. Read the note on the door; the meeting is moved to MEGAZONE.
  35. 35
    To reach MEGAZONE, go back to the plant area before the video store, through Union Plaza, past the room where you entered via the hatch, and take a left.
  36. 36
    Go down the hall and take a right into an area with purple lighting. Go around the center planter.
  37. 37
    Crouch (CTRL) to get under the shutters into MEGAZONE.
Tips
  • Hostile bots roam certain areas. You cannot fight them; avoid them by running (SHIFT) or hiding behind obstacles.
  • The C.A.T. tool requires batteries, which have three uses per battery. Monitor its charge by pressing R.
  • Keycodes and ID numbers are randomized for each player. Always check in-game sources (Database, suit ID) for the correct information.
  • In MEGAZONE, find a powered-on arcade machine (back row, Gunshow image) and interact with it (E/M1) to play and earn an achievement.

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