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Follow this Routine walkthrough for Chapter 1: Birth to learn how to print your ID, use the C.A.T. tool, find batteries, and navigate the early areas of the game.

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Follow this Routine walkthrough for Chapter 1: Birth to learn how to print your ID, use the C.A.T. tool, find batteries, and navigate the early areas of the game.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the intro cutscene, approach your helmet on the wall and press E/M1.
  2. 2
    Interact with the computer to the right of the helmet. Complete the tutorial on the FORM tab.
  3. 3
    Press PRINT ID on the PRINT tab. Grab the ID from the left side of the computer.
  4. 4
    Crouch (CTRL + Space + S) to pick up the fallen ID.
  5. 5
    Use the computer beside the door to press OPEN DOOR.
  6. 6
    Exit your room and walk left towards the panoramic screen.
  7. 7
    Go to the elevator door and then to the room to the right (Meeting Room A01).
  8. 8
    Enter the second door on your right in Meeting Room A01.
  9. 9
    Collect the C.A.T. tool from the second table on the left.
  10. 10
    Use the computer on the right side of the meeting room to open another door.
  11. 11
    Find batteries (blue) inside this new room.
  12. 12
    Interact with the projection on the meeting room wall, press R to view your tool, and press the Wireless Access Point button.
  13. 13
    Go to the DATABASE page and note the elevator keycode (e.g., 4832 - this is random per player).
  14. 14
    Return to the elevator and enter the keycode on the keypad. Press OPEN DOOR.
  15. 15
    Press GATEWAY on the computer to access the next area.
  16. 16
    Walk left to the ASN terminal. Listen to the voice recording.
  17. 17
    Return to the elevator and look right at the Tram Station.
  18. 18
    Follow the cables from the gate to the box on the wall. Aim your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire a pulse (M1) to open the gate.
  19. 19
    Walk through the opened gate to the Tram Station.
  20. 20
    Approach the Tram and get inside. Use the computer screen to select a location, choosing the Mall first.
  21. 21
    At the Mall, go to the front desk and press the IC assistance button.
  22. 22
    Follow the droid to the computer and log in using your ID number (e.g., 9601 - this is random per player).
  23. 23
    Select Business or Pleasure as your purpose. An error will occur.
  24. 24
    Return to the front desk and press the IC assistance button again.
  25. 25
    Follow the IC bot to a different entrance and climb down the ladder.
  26. 26
    Walk straight to the Wireless Access Point, then right to a hatch with cables.
  27. 27
    Follow the cables to an electrical box. Aim your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire (M1) to open the hatch.
  28. 28
    Press CTRL to climb through the hatch.
  29. 29
    A gate will close you in. Crouch and look under the Checkout desk for a red button. Press it.
  30. 30
    Hide behind the desk as a bot breaks open the gate.
  31. 31
    When the bot is out of the way, run left, then right towards Galaxy Video.
  32. 32
    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 indicating the meeting is moved to MEGAZONE.
  33. 33
    Go back to the plant area before the video store, through Union Plaza, towards the panel of screens. Take a left.
  34. 34
    Go down the hall and take a right into the area with purple lighting.
  35. 35
    Crouch (CTRL) under the shutters into MEGAZONE.
  36. 36
    Find a powered-on arcade machine (back row with Gunshow image) and press E/M1 to interact. Play the game using the on-screen prompts to earn the achievement.
Tips
  • Press F to look closer at computer screens if you have trouble reading.
  • Your C.A.T. tool has three uses per battery. Press R to view its charge.
  • The elevator keycode and your ID number are randomized for each player. Always check the Database and your suit for the correct codes.
  • Bots in the mall area are hostile and cannot be fought. Avoid them by running (SHIFT) or hiding.
  • There is a Wireless Access Point to the right of the Tram Station platform.
  • There is another Access Point to the left of Galaxy Video, but hostile bots can still reach this area.
  • Chapter 01 Achievement: Reach Chapter 01

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