Routine: Master Media Playback Guide

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This guide covers the initial steps in Routine, focusing on interacting with media playback systems to progress through Chapter 1: Birth. You'll learn how to print your ID, use computer terminals, and access crucial information.

Walkthrough

1
After the cutscene, approach your helmet on the wall and press E/M1.
2
Look at the computer screen to the right. Click the FORM tab and complete the tutorial.
3
Press the PRINT tab and PRINT ID. Grab the ID from the left side of the computer.
4
Crouch (CTRL + Space + S) to pick up the fallen ID.
5
Go to the computer beside the door and press OPEN DOOR. Leave your room and walk left.
6
Watch the presentation on the panoramic screen.
7
Go to the elevator door and use the computer to access the next area. You'll need a password.
8
Enter the room to the right of the panoramic screen (meeting room A01) and open the second door on your right.
9
Collect the C.A.T. tool from the second table on the left.
10
Use the computer on the right side of the meeting room to open another door. Find batteries (blue) inside.
11
Power your C.A.T. tool with a battery. Press R to view its charge.
12
Go to the projection on the meeting room wall, press R, and press the Wireless Access Point button to connect.
13
Go to the DATABASE page and note the elevator keycode: 4832. (Note: This code is random for each player.)
14
Leave the meeting room, go to the elevator, and enter the keycode on the keypad. Press OPEN DOOR.
15
Inside the elevator, press GATEWAY on the computer.
16
Exit the elevator and walk left to the ASN terminal. Listen to the voice recording.
17
Go back to the elevator and look right at the Tram Station.
18
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.
19
Walk through the opened gate to the Tram Station.
20
Approach the Tram and use the computer screen inside to select a location. Choose the Mall.
21
At the Mall, go to the front desk and press the IC assistance button. Follow the droid to the computer.
22
Log in by entering your ID number (found on the front of your suit): 9601. (Note: This ID is unique to each player.)
23
Select Business or Pleasure as your purpose. An error will pop up.
24
Return to the front desk and press the IC assistance button again. Follow the IC bot to a different entrance.
25
Climb down the ladder.
26
Walk straight and find the Wireless Access Point. Walk right of it to the far end wall.
27
Follow the cables to an electrical box. Aim your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire a pulse (M1) to open a hatch.
28
Crouch (CTRL) to climb through the hatch.
29
A gate will close you in. Crouch and look under the Checkout desk for a red button. Press it.
30
Hide behind the desk as a bot breaks open the gate.
31
When the gate is open and the bot is clear, run left, then right towards Galaxy Video.
32
Walk down the hall to the left of Galaxy Video to the security room. Read the note on the door; the meeting is moved to MEGAZONE.
33
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 towards the panel of screens.
34
Go down the hall, take a right, and crouch (CTRL) under the shutters into MEGAZONE.

Tips

Press F to look closer at computer screens if you're having trouble reading.
Your C.A.T. tool has three uses per battery. View current charge by pressing R.
The elevator keycode and your ID number are randomized for each player. Always check your Database and suit for the correct information.
Bots in the mall area are hostile and cannot be fought. Avoid them by running (SHIFT) or hiding.
In MEGAZONE, find a powered-on arcade machine (back row with Gunshow image) and press E/M1 to play and earn an achievement.

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