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Archives Access & Breaker

Follow this Routine walkthrough to access the Archives and learn how to use the Breaker. Includes steps for printing your ID, using the C.A.T. tool, and navigating the mall.

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Follow this Routine walkthrough to access the Archives and learn how to use the Breaker. Includes steps for printing your ID, using the C.A.T. tool, and navigating the mall.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the cutscene, approach your helmet on the wall and press E/M1.
  2. 2
    Look at the computer screen to the right. Click the FORM tab and complete the tutorial.
  3. 3
    Press the PRINT tab and PRINT ID. Grab the ID from the left side of the computer.
  4. 4
    Crouch (CTRL + Space + S) to pick up the fallen ID.
  5. 5
    Go to the computer beside the door and press OPEN DOOR. Leave your room and walk left.
  6. 6
    Approach the elevator door and use the computer. Note: The password is not given here.
  7. 7
    Go into the room to the right (meeting room A01) and then the second door on your right.
  8. 8
    In the meeting room, collect your C.A.T. tool from the second table on the left.
  9. 9
    Use the computer on the right side of the meeting room to open another door. Find batteries (blue) inside, potentially from the recycling center by crouching.
  10. 10
    Equip the battery to your C.A.T. tool (press R to view, check meter).
  11. 11
    Connect to the projection on the wall by pressing R, then the Wireless Access Point button.
  12. 12
    Go to the DATABASE page and find the elevator keycode (e.g., 4832 - this is random for each player).
  13. 13
    Return to the elevator door and enter the keycode. Press OPEN DOOR, then GATEWAY on the computer.
  14. 14
    Exit the elevator and walk left to the ASN terminal. Listen to the voice recording.
  15. 15
    Go back toward the elevator and look right at the Tram Station.
  16. 16
    Follow the cables from the gate to the box on the wall above the note. Aim with M2 and fire a pulse with M1 to open the gate.
  17. 17
    Walk through the opened gate to the Tram Station.
  18. 18
    Approach the Tram and use the computer screen inside to select a location. Choose the Mall.
  19. 19
    Arrive at the Mall. Go to the front desk and press the IC assistance button. Follow the droid.
  20. 20
    Log in using your ID number (found on the front of your suit, e.g., 9601 - this is random).
  21. 21
    Select Business or Pleasure as your purpose. An error will occur.
  22. 22
    Return to the front desk, press IC assistance again, and follow the IC bot to a different entrance.
  23. 23
    Climb down the ladder.
  24. 24
    Walk straight to the Wireless Access Point. Walk right of it to the far end wall.
  25. 25
    Follow cables to an electrical box. Aim with M2 and fire with M1 to open a hatch.
  26. 26
    Crouch (CTRL) to climb through the hatch.
  27. 27
    A gate will close you in. Crouch and look under the Checkout desk for a red button. Press it.
  28. 28
    Hide behind the desk as a bot breaks open the gate.
  29. 29
    When the gate is open and the bot is clear, run left, then right toward Galaxy Video.
  30. 30
    Walk down the hall to the right of the Access Point (left of Galaxy Video) to the security room. Read the note: the meeting is moved to MEGAZONE.
  31. 31
    Go back to the plant area before the video store, through Union Plaza, past the room with the hatch, toward the panel of screens. Take a left.
  32. 32
    Go down the hall, take a right, and go around the center planter. Crouch (CTRL) to get under the shutters into MEGAZONE.
Tips
  • You cannot fight the hostile bots; avoid them by running (SHIFT) or hiding.
  • Your C.A.T. tool has three uses per battery. View charge by pressing R.
  • In MEGAZONE, find a powered-on arcade machine (back row, Gunshow image) and press E/M1 to play and earn an achievement.

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