K.I.A. (KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION ASSISTANT)

Learn how to use the K.I.A. (Knowledge Integration Assistant) in Blade & Sorcery. Access clues, evidence, and manage your handgun and credits like a pro detective.

Alright, let's talk about the K.I.A. – that's your Knowledge Integration Assistant. Think of it as your detective's digital notebook, where all the important stuff you find gets logged. This includes everything from crime scene details to specific clues you've picked up. If you find a photo, a videodisc, an object, or even an audio recording, it'll all be stored here for you to review later.

Getting to your K.I.A. is super simple. You can just click on your character, McCoy, and the menu will pop right up. If you're playing on PC, you can also hit the 'Tab' key to bring it up instantly, or if you're in the options menu, just press 'Esc' and click the K.I.A. button. Honestly, this is pretty much the main menu of the game, the first thing you'll see when you load up your save file.

Whenever you want to get back to the K.I.A., it'll usually take you to the last database you were looking at. If you restart the game, it'll default back to the crime scene database. Just remember, the K.I.A. gets updated automatically when McCoy uploads new clues from the police station mainframe. Keep an eye on that!

This handy device isn't just for clues, though. If McCoy gets his hands on a handgun, you can use the K.I.A. to swap out different types of bullets. Plus, you can check how much money McCoy has, all in Chinyen currency, of course.

There's a point in the game where your K.I.A. will get an automatic upgrade, but only if you're doing things right! This new function is a game-changer, letting you select specific clues. Once you do, the police mainframe will then update all the information related to that piece of evidence. It's all about connecting the dots!

For a super deep dive into all the databases and documentation, you'll want to check out the "Bonus Contents" section of the guide.