Understanding New Laws

A friendly guide to understanding the various Government Directives in Beholder: Conductor. Learn what's illegal and how to avoid trouble with the State.

Hey there, future landlord! So, you've got your keys to Apartment 3, and the State's watching your every move. Let's break down these 'Government Directives' you'll be seeing. They're basically the rules of the game, and breaking them can land you in hot water, so it's good to know what's what. Think of these directives as your daily to-do list, but instead of chores, it's about what you *can't* do. You'll find them listed in your Journal, which is super handy. Just remember, the exact numbers and dates can sometimes shift around a bit, so don't get too hung up on memorizing them perfectly. The important thing is to know the *spirit* of the law. Here's a rundown of some of the core directives you'll encounter: * Directive no. 6037: No harboring criminals or hiding their actions. If you see something, say something... to the Ministry, that is. * Directive no. 6038: Making political propaganda posters is a no-go. So, no more cool art projects for the walls, unfortunately. * Directive no. 6039: Seriously, get rid of all apples. Storing or eating them is illegal. Weird, right? * Directive no. 6041: Don't be a crooner in front of the Ministry of Order. Save your singing for the shower. * Directive no. 6043: Foreign currency is a big no-no. Stick to the local tender. * Directive no. 6044: Imported soda? Banned. Stick to the local brews. * Directive no. 6045: Jeans are out. You can't wear 'em or sell 'em. * Directive no. 6046: Foreign music records are illegal. Keep your tunes local and approved. * Directive no. 6047: Crying is illegal. Also, no more than three people can hang out together outside the main square. Keep it small and stoic! * Directive no. 6048: Fish are illegal. Don't ask why, just get rid of them. * Directive no. 6049: Talking about war? Not allowed. Keep the peace, verbally at least. * Directive no. 6050: Light bulbs are now illegal to store. Guess you'll be living in the dark? * Directive no. 6051: Blue ties are illegal. Stick to other colors, I guess. * Directive no. 6053: Reading or owning books is illegal. Time to unlearn everything you know. * Directive no. 6054: Going to a bar is illegal. Looks like happy hour is cancelled. * Directive no. 6055: Foreign salt is illegal. Better check your pantry! There are a couple of other directives that pop up later, often tied to specific missions or events: * Another Directive no. 6038 (yes, it's a repeat number, confusing, I know!) prohibits drug production. This one comes up during the 'Crime and punishment' mission after searching Jacob Manishek's apartment. * Directive no. 6042 makes owning or reading books by Paul Williams illegal. This also ties into the 'Crime and punishment' mission, specifically after Jacob Manishek gets arrested for making drugs. * Then there's a directive banning all forms of entertainment, triggered after completing 'Seasonal fruit'. So, no more dancing or shows! * And finally, a big one: it's illegal to possess or use weapons. This gets triggered if you move in with Dora Noel. Better keep your hands clean! * There's also a directive about foreign medicines, like 'Liebespirit', which might be triggered by 'The last jerk' or 'S...' (the source text cuts off here, so we don't know the full trigger!). Keep these in mind as you go about your landlord duties. Staying on the right side of the law is key to survival in this building!