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Returning to the Ward
Routine

Returning to the Ward

Follow this comprehensive walkthrough for Routine's Chapter 1: Birth, guiding you through printing your ID, using the C.A.T. tool, navigating the mall, and reaching MEGAZONE.

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Follow this comprehensive walkthrough for Routine's Chapter 1: Birth, guiding you through printing your ID, using the C.A.T. tool, navigating the mall, and reaching MEGAZONE.

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.
  7. 7
    Go into the room to the right (meeting room A01) and then the second door on your right.
  8. 8
    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 inside (blue-colored).
  10. 10
    Connect your C.A.T. tool to the projection on the wall (press R, then the Wireless Access Point button).
  11. 11
    Go to the DATABASE page and note the elevator keycode (random, example: 4832).
  12. 12
    Return to the elevator, enter the keycode, and press OPEN DOOR. Press GATEWAY to proceed.
  13. 13
    Walk left to the ASN terminal. Listen to the voice recording.
  14. 14
    Go back to the elevator and look right at the Tram Station.
  15. 15
    Follow cables from the gate to the box on the wall. Aim with M2 and fire pulse with M1 to open the gate.
  16. 16
    Enter the Tram Station and use the computer inside to select a location. Choose the Mall.
  17. 17
    At the Mall, press the IC assistance button at the front desk and follow the droid.
  18. 18
    Log in with your ID number (found on your suit, example: 9601). Select Business or Pleasure.
  19. 19
    Press the IC assistance button again and follow the bot to a different entrance. Climb down the ladder.
  20. 20
    Walk straight to the Wireless Access Point. To the right, follow cables to an electrical box. Aim with M2 and fire with M1 to open the hatch. Press CTRL to climb through.
  21. 21
    In the room, crouch and look under the Checkout desk for a red button. Press it, then hide behind the desk as the gate breaks open.
  22. 22
    When the gate opens, wait for the bot to move, then run left, and make a right toward Galaxy Video.
  23. 23
    Walk down the hall to the right of Galaxy Video to the security room. Read the note: the meeting is moved to MEGAZONE.
  24. 24
    Go back to the plant area, through Union Plaza, toward the panel of screens, and take a left.
  25. 25
    Go down the hall, take a right into the purple-lit area. Go around the planter and crouch (CTRL) under the shutters into MEGAZONE.
Tips
  • Press F to look closer at computer screens if you have trouble reading.
  • Your C.A.T. tool has three uses per battery. Check charge by pressing R.
  • The elevator keycode and your ID number are randomized for each player. Always check the Database and your suit for the correct codes.
  • 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.
  • Chapter 01 Achievement: Reach Chapter 01

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