Episode 3: Deception
Act 3, Part 1 (Research Facility)
In the second area of the Research Facility level, you will find yourself in a room where you can watch Paul Serene’s speech. Next to the screen, on a table, is a computer you can use to live-stream the private speech to the internet.
Ripples created by action:
- Monarch PR Director Oswald has a stroke when he finds out as he’s recovering from surgery.
- The Dot Dot Dot cartoon show is rescheduled thanks to the news coverage of the gala.
- Monarch is now believed to be tied to a secret government agency: Bureau of Altered World Events.
- (During Show) People are watching and listening to the candid speech.
Act 3, Part 2 (Monarch Gala)
As you head towards the gala’s location, you will find yourself in an underground garage where you have to fight a large group of soldiers. After the first wave, you’ll be prompted to hit a switch in the security booth. Do that, then clear the second wave to complete the combat section. Before exiting the area head to the area of the garage that is directly across from the exit. You’ll find a tablet. Interact with it and an erotic thriller, titled “Adventures in Flesh,” will begin to play. Jack Joyce will set up the audio-book to play on Monarch’s primary frequency, triggering the ripple.
Ripples created by action:
- Dr. Morphin becomes aroused (this is seriously mentioned in the game).
- Dr. Ranger, on the other hand, does not.
- A Striker candidate is distracted. He then proceeds to fall off of a cliff and drown.
- The novel in question, “Adventures in Flessh” by L. Hakola, becomes a bestseller.
- (During Show) As you watch the show you’ll get to hear the book play through Monarch’s radios. They become a bit angry.
