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Investigation
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A working checklist for the cases that turn a raid into progression. Search by title, group, or objective, then open an entry for its stage-by-stage field order.
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A Scope in the Ashes
The A Scope in the Ashes investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Shegolskoe, Factory and Ozernoe raids. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Iota, costing 3,600. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and fusion recipe for the SVDM.
American Classics
The American Classics investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Park, Headquarters and Dogorsk raids. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Delta and costs 350. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and fusion recipe for the M24.
Hope for the Wicked
The Hope for the Wicked investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Park, Factory and Headquarters raids. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Kappa, costing 7,500. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and fusion recipe for the EV-MG.
Natural Link
The Natural Link investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in Park, Dam and Cargo Port. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Epsilon and costs 500. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and Refiner fuse recipe for the PP-2000.
Night Courier's SMG
The Night Courier's SMG investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in Factory, Ozernoe and Cargo Port. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Beta and costs 100. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and fusion recipe for the PP-19-01.
Outer Perimeter
The Outer Perimeter investigation has 3 stages, with objectives taking place in any raid. The investigation primarily focuses on Rusty Mosin rifles, Rusty Mosin carbines, and Rusty SKS carbines. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Beta and costs 75. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator fusion recipes for the Mosin carbine, Mosin sniper rifle and SKS carbine.
The Link for a Better Stock
The The Link for a Better Stock investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Shegolskoe and Cargo Port raids. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Eta and costs 1,350. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and fusion recipe for the M249 Para.
The Watchman's Footsteps
The The Watchman's Footsteps investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Shegolskoe raid. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Theta and costs 1,700. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and fusion recipe for the Origin-12.
Urban Withdrawal
The Urban Withdrawal investigation has 3 stages, with objectives taking place in any raid. The investigation primarily focuses on Rusty AKS-74Us, Rusty Makarov pistols, and Rusty AKMs. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Gamma and costs 150. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator fusion recipes for the AKS-74U, Makarov pistol and AKM.
Cold Trail
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Controlled Impulse
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Large Caliber
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Trial by Fire
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Dangerous Medicine
One of Laboratory N4's research journals mentions an attempt to create a serum that accelerated regeneration, capable of closing even severe wounds by providing cells with chemical energy sources and replication building blocks. However, the records end during early stages, without describing failure or project termination. The Agency believes the project was shut down due to discovered side effects, and the data removed and hidden by one of the medical staff involved.
Distorted Chronogene Study
The Distorted Chronogene Study investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Scrapyard, Ozernoe and Dogorsk raids. The investigation primarily focuses on the Distorted. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Beta and costs 75. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipe for Rare chronogenes (from Distorted).
Flowermen Nest Study
The Flowermen Nest Study investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Shegolskoe: Overgrowth, Ozernoe and Ozernoe: Overgrowth raids. The investigation primarily focuses on Flowermen. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Beta and costs 75. Completing the investigation will award the Trophy: Flowerman's Head and unlock the Refiner fuse recipe for Rare chronogenes (from Flowerman)
Hellhound Pack Records
Hellhound Pack Records investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Shegolskoe: Distortion and Headquarters raids. The investigation primarily focuses on Hellhounds. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Beta and costs 75. Completing the investigation will award the unlock the Trophy: Hellhound's Head and the Refiner fuse recipe for Rare chronogenes (from Hellhound).
Helmet of the Vanishing Soldier
The Helmet of the Vanishing Soldier investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in Shegolskoe and Ozernoe. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Kappa and costs 3,700. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and Refiner fuse recipe for the Ballistic helmet TFMK-I.
Invisible Residues
The Invisible Residues investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Cargo Port, Shegolskoe and Shegolskoe: Distortion raids. The investigation primarily focuses on Invisibles. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Beta and costs 75. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipe for Rare chronogenes (from Invisible).
Optics in the Dark
The Optics in the Dark investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in Shegolskoe. The investigation is unlocked by default at the start of a new timeline. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and fusion recipe and Shop access for the PK-AV Collimator.
Patterns In the Rust
The Patterns in the Rust investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in Cargo Port and Dogorsk. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Kappa and costs 3,200. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and Refiner fuse recipe for the Titan armor plate (L) "Titan armor plate (L)").
Picky Flames
The Picky Flames investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Factory and Shegolskoe raids. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Alpha and costs 20. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint, fusion recipe and Shop access for the Incendiary grenade.
Roots Under the Floorboards
The Roots Under the Floorboards investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Ozernoe and Ozernoe: Overgrowth raids. The investigation primarily focuses on Dendroids. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Alpha and costs 50. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipe for Chronogenes (from Dendroid).
Suppressor's Whisper
The Suppressor's Whisper investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Factory raid. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Iota, costing 1,400. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and Refiner fuse recipe for the Suppressor for SVDM.
The Candle That Didn't Go Out
The The Candle That Didn't Go Out investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Shegolskoe, Factory: Hive and Ozernoe raids. The investigation primarily focuses on Altered wax. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Alpha and costs 50. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator fusion recipe for Chronogenes (from Altered wax).
The First Bite in Workshop #5
The First Bite in Workshop #5 investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Factory raid. The investigation primarily focuses on Devourers. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Alpha and costs 50. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipe for Chronogenes (from Devourer).
The Fisherman Who Didn't Return
The The Fisherman Who Didn't Return investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in Shegolskoe, Factory and Ozernoe. The investigation is automatically available at the start of a timeline. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint, Shop access and Refiner fuse recipe for the F-1 grenade.
The Helmet Field Trials
The The Helmet Field Trials investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in Factory, Ozernoe and Dam. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Epsilon and costs 500. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and Refiner fuse recipe for the Enhanced Helmet EDH-Gen V.
The Impact That Came From Above
The The Impact That Came From Above investigation has 3 stages, with objectives taking place in Shegolskoe and Ozernoe. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Iota and costs 2,500. Completing the investigation will unlock the Replicator blueprint and Refiner fuse recipe for the Titan armor plate (S).
Turned Soldier Archive
The Turned Soldier Archive investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Dam, Dogorsk and Military Base raids. The investigation primarily focuses on Turned soldiers. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Beta and costs 75. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipe for Rare chronogenes (from Turned soldier).
Deep Sections
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Drift
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Final Storage
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Foundation
The Foundation investigation has 5 sequential stages across the Factory, Ozernoe, Dogorsk, and Cargo Port raids. It unlocks at Monolith level Alpha for 500 tokens and awards 5,000 extra inventory space in the Shelter.
Oscillation
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
The Locker That Appears at Dawn
The The Locker That Appears at Dawn investigation has 6 stages, with objectives taking place in Shegolskoe, Factory and Ozernoe. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Gamma and costs 1,000. Completing the investigation will unlock 2,500 extra storage space for the Shelter.
Exact Coordinates
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Field Work Protocol
The Field Work Protocol investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Factory: Hive and Dogorsk raids. The investigation can be unlocked at the start of a timeline if Genevieve Brennan was the initial chosen Body Sleeve, or once the Monolith Cycle had been completed. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the "Pulse" Body Sleeve for Genevieve Brennan and the Frontline Bulwark investigation.
Parallel Streams
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Resonance
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Self-Tuning
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Stable State
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Extended Choice
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Rock of Solitude
The Rock of Solitude investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Ozernoe: Overgrowth, Scrapyard and Cargo Port raids. The investigation can be unlocked at the start of a timeline if Kwame Mensah was the initial chosen Body Sleeve, or once the Monolith Cycle had been completed, costing 10. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the "Rock" Body Sleeve for Kwame Mensah and the Predators' Trail investigation.
Chronogene Theory
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Perception
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Steel and Analysis
The Steel and Analysis investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Factory and Cargo Port raids. The investigation can be unlocked at the start of a timeline if Mariko Sato was the initial chosen Body Sleeve, or once the Monolith Cycle had been completed, costing 10. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the "Enforcer" Body Sleeve for Mariko Sato and the To Serve and Protect investigation.
Strength
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Vitality
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Protocol
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Reroll
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
The Price of Progress
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Black Hat, White Hat
The Black Hat, White Hat investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Cargo Port: Darkness raid. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith access level Iota, and costs 7,000. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the "Hunter" Body Sleeve for Omar Darwish.
Bulwark on the Frontline
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Mermaid's Concerns
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Serpent's Bite
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Phantom's Frequency
The Psychologist's Gambit investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Dam raid. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith access level Kappa, and costs 9,000. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the "Phantom" Body Sleeve for Nikolai Mensah.
Predators' Trail
The objectives of this contract will lead you through the key stages of his path, guiding you toward objects resonating with his chronotraces.
Paladin's Crusade
The Paladin's Crusade investigation has 7 stages, with objectives taking place in any raid. The investigation is unlocked once the Advanced Edition of _Active Matter_ is purchased. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the "Paladin" Body Sleeve for Karl "Baron" Müller.
Jay's Negotiation
The Jay's Negotiation investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Cargo Port raid. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith access level Epsilon, and costs 1,500. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the "Jay" Body Sleeve for Mariko Sato.
Serve and Protect
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Ghost
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Psychologist's Gambit
The Psychologist's Gambit investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Factory and Dogorsk raids. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith access level Zeta, and costs 2,200. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the "Psychologist" Body Sleeve for Joris van Dijk.
Strategist's Protocol
The official investigation index lists this title without a linked walkthrough, so its stage objectives are not verified.
Before Falling
The Before Falling investigation has 3 stages, with objectives taking place in the Park raid. The investigation is unlocked after completing the Flowers and Ashes investigation. Completing the investigation will unlock the access to the Silence Underground investigation.
Dam: Anomalous Waters
The Dam: Anomalous Waters investigation has 6 stages, with objectives taking place in the Shegolskoe, Factory, Cargo Port, Military Base: Silent Observers and Dogorsk raids. The investigation is unlocked at the start of a timeline. Completing the investigation will unlock access to Dam.
Failed Evacuation
The Failed Evacuation investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Park raid. The investigation is unlocked after completing the Medical Personnel Evacuation Order hidden additional objective on Shegolskoe. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipe for the SCAR-L.
Flowers and Ashes
The Flowers and Ashes investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Park and Ozernoe raids. The investigation is unlocked after completing the Park: Where It All Began investigation. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the Before Falling investigation.
Gigastructure: Entry Protocol
The Gigastructure: Entry Protocol investigation has 5 stages, with objectives taking place in the Shegolskoe, Factory and Dogorsk raids. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Gamma and costs 50. Completing the investigation will unlock access to Gigastructure, and the The Nature of the Box investigation.
Park: Where It All Began
The Park: Where It All Began investigation has 6 stages, with objectives taking place in the Shegolskoe: Overgrowth, Factory, Ozernoe: Overgrowth, Cargo Port and Dogorsk raids. The investigation is unlocked at Monolith level Beta and costs Template:MTT. Completing the investigation will unlock access to Park, and the Flowers and Ashes investigation.
Silence Underground
The Silence Underground investigation has 3 stages, with objectives taking place in the Park raid. The investigation is unlocked after completing the Before Falling investigation. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipes for the CF-400 Flamethrower and Underground laboratory key, and the What He Was Hiding investigation.
The Fate of the "Severniy Veter"
The The Fate of the "Severniy Veter" investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Park, Cargo Port and Dogorsk raids. The investigation is unlocked after completing the Ship's Log hidden additional objective. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipe for the AN-94 Abakan.
The Mysterious Nightstand
The The Mysterious Nightstand investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Gigastructure raid. The investigation is unlocked after completing the Gigastructure: Entry Protocol investigation. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipe for the Synchronisation Device (Tier 2).
The Nature of the Box
The The Nature of the Box investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Gigastructure raid. The investigation is unlocked after completing the Gigastructure: Entry Protocol investigation. Completing the investigation will unlock the Refiner fuse recipes for the Synchronisation Device (Tier 1), Heavily modded AKS-74U and Heavily modded PP-19 Vityaz, and the The Mysterious Nightstand investigation.
What He Was Hiding
The What He Was Hiding investigation has 4 stages, with objectives taking place in the Park raid. The investigation is unlocked after completing the Silence Underground investigation. Completing the investigation will unlock the Old man Body Sleeve for Omar Darwish.
Downtown: Return Address
The Downtown: Return Address investigation has 3 stages, with objectives taking place in the Factory and Ozernoe raids. The investigation is unlocked by default. Completing the investigation will unlock access to the Downtown raid.