Step-by-step path
- STEP 1Wake-up sequence
Follow the on-screen tutorial for movement and 'Bearings' aim. Examine the cracked cryo-pod on Brianna's left for an early flag.
- STEP 2Bridge cold-open
Approach the holo-table. The first dialogue wheel sets Brianna's stance toward Captain Akin — pick the supportive option to bank a relationship point you'll need in Episode 7.
- STEP 3Engineering descent
Take the right-side maintenance ladder. The left path skips a premonition pickup.
- STEP 4First Bearing premonition
On the engineering deck, scan the cracked viewport with R2/RT to trigger Premonition 1 (a flash of Thomas in a med-bay).
- STEP 5Med-bay incident
First QTE block. Failures here are non-lethal but reduce Thomas → Brianna trust by 1.
- STEP 6Closing transmission
Final dialogue wheel locks the prologue. Pick 'We push through' to keep crew morale high.
QTE alerts
- Brianna pulls Akin from the breach (timed L-stick). Failing this cuts Akin's trust.
- Two-button mash during the cryo-pod stabilisation.
Branch choices
| Choice | Effect |
|---|---|
| Trust Akin / Question Akin | Locks Brianna ↔ Akin trust at +1 or -1; gates an Ep 7 dialogue tree. |
| Stay with Thomas / Search alone | Affects Thomas survival path in Episode 4. |
| Pre-screen the comm log / Skip | Reveals the Tau Ceti distress beacon early; gates a Curator's Cut scene. |
Collectibles
- Premonition #1 — Engineering viewport (mandatory scan).
- Premonition #2 — Cryo-bay locker, far-left during free movement.
- Secret #1 — Captain's note, bridge holo-table when nobody is watching.
Relationship deltas
- Brianna ↔ Akin: +1 if you defend the captain.
- Brianna ↔ Thomas: +1 if you stay on med-bay together.