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Routine

Vestibule & Alignment Process

Follow this detailed walkthrough for Routine's Vestibule & Alignment Process, covering ID printing, C.A.T. tool usage, elevator access, and navigating the Mall.

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Follow this detailed walkthrough for Routine's Vestibule & Alignment Process, covering ID printing, C.A.T. tool usage, elevator access, 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 printed ID from the left side of the computer.
  4. 4
    Crouch (CTRL + Space + S) to find the fallen ID and press E/M1 to grab it.
  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 of the panoramic screen (Meeting Room A01) and open the second door on your right.
  8. 8
    In the meeting room, go to the second table on the left and collect your C.A.T. tool.
  9. 9
    Use the computer on the right side of the meeting room to open another door. Find batteries (blue) inside.
  10. 10
    With a battery in your tool, go to the projection on the wall, press R, and press the Wireless Access Point button.
  11. 11
    Go to the DATABASE page and note the elevator keycode (e.g., 4832 - this is random per player).
  12. 12
    Return to the elevator door and enter the keycode on the KEYPAD page. Press OPEN DOOR.
  13. 13
    Enter the elevator and press 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 your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire a pulse (M1) to open the gate.
  17. 17
    Enter the Tram Station and use the computer screen inside to choose a location: the Mall.
  18. 18
    At the Mall, go to the front desk and press the IC assistance button. Follow the droid and log in with your ID number (e.g., 9601 - this is random per player).
  19. 19
    Select Business or Pleasure. An error will pop up.
  20. 20
    Go back to the front desk, press the IC assistance button again, and follow the IC bot to a different entrance. Climb down the ladder.
  21. 21
    At the bottom of the ladder, walk straight to the Wireless Access Point. Walk right of it to the far end wall and follow cables to an electrical box.
  22. 22
    Aim your C.A.T. tool (M2) and fire at the terminal (M1) to open a hatch. Press CTRL to climb through.
  23. 23
    Inside the room, a gate will close. Crouch and look under the Checkout desk for a red button. Press it and hide behind the desk as the bot breaks the gate.
  24. 24
    When the gate is open, wait for the bot to move and run left, then right toward Galaxy Video.
  25. 25
    Walk down the hall to the right of the Access Point (left side of Galaxy Video) to the security room. Read the note on the door: the meeting is moved to MEGAZONE.
  26. 26
    Go back to the plant area before the video store, through Union Plaza, straight toward the panel of screens, and take a left.
  27. 27
    Go all the way down the hall, take a right, go around the center planter, and crouch (CTRL) under the shutters into MEGAZONE.
  28. 28
    In MEGAZONE, find a powered-on arcade machine (back row with Gunshow image) and press E/M1 to interact. Play the game to earn the 'Gunshow' achievement.
Tips
  • You can press F to look closer at computer screens if you have trouble reading.
  • Your C.A.T. tool has three uses per battery. Press R to view the current charge.
  • Hostile bots roam the Mall area; avoid them by running (SHIFT) or hiding.
  • The elevator keycode and your ID number are random for each player. Always check the Database or your suit for the correct codes.
  • Chapter 01 Achievement: Reach Chapter 01

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