Doom 3 Mars City: Your First Steps

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Alright, so you've just landed on Mars City, and things are already a bit weird. Two other guys are talking about how rough this place is as you step off the ship. Not exactly a warm welcome, huh? Your first real goal here is simple: head to the reception area.

It's pretty straightforward. Just head up the stairs and through the doors. You'll run into a bunch of people; most will just give you the standard "new here?" greeting, but keep an ear out – some might drop hints or tips. There's a guy sitting on a bench who's really eager to leave Mars; his reasons will become clear soon enough.

Keep going through the door and you'll reach the scan-section. You need to step onto a specific square on the floor and wait for the bio-scan to finish. Once you're cleared (surprise!), you can head through the next unlocked door.

This leads you into a larger room. You'll hear a guy on the intercom bragging about how great the Mars Facility is. You can listen to his whole speech if you want, or just make a beeline for the door directly in front of you. Either way, your destination is the reception room.

Once you're at the reception desk, the guy behind it will hand you your PDA and give you a new objective. Make sure you don't lose that PDA – it's super important!

PDA Update: Grawl

This PDA is your lifeline, basically your second most important tool after your weapons. It'll keep track of your current objective, show you your weapons and items, and let you read emails, listen to audio logs, and watch videos. It's also your key to unlocking doors. When you find other PDAs, you'll download their data, which often includes crucial security codes or useful info. Keep an eye out for data stands around Mars City too, as they offer more information.

Name: Grawl
I.D. Number: 381 9x-22
Location: Departure Lounge
Rank: Marine Security
Security Clearance: Marine HQ

User Mail

From: Director W. Banks
Subject: Welcome Message
Date: 11-15-2145
Body: Welcome to Mars Marine. Director Banks gives you a standard welcome, reminding you that the facility is for secure testing and research, and to contact your supervisor if you need anything. He also advises against wandering into unauthorized areas.
From: Sergeant Kelly
Subject: Report to Marine HQ
Date: 11-15-2145
Body: Sergeant Kelly needs you to report to Marine Command ASAP due to short staffing.

Video Disk

Title: Marine Command Briefing
Creator: Marine HQ
Date: 03/11/45
Description: Standard Operating Procedures on Mars. It's basically a propaganda video.

Objective: Report to Marine Command

After getting your PDA, head back to the previous room. Even though the reception guy told you to see the chief immediately, there's a data stand in this earlier room. Interact with it to download some new mail.

PDA Update: Safety Awareness Month

From: Safety committee
Subject: Safety Awareness Month
Date: 11-15-2145
Body: The safety committee sends out a reminder that November is Safety Awareness Month and attending safety protocol reviews is mandatory.