DIRECTIVE 8020
// EPISODE 04 · ~65 min

Vital Signs

Thomas's medical sub-plot pays off. Multiple branches split here based on every Brianna ↔ Thomas relationship score banked since Episode 1.

Spoiler note: First chapter where Thomas can be permanently lost.

Step-by-step path

  1. STEP 1
    Med-bay triage

    Pick the patient order Naomi → Riley → Akin to keep all three trust scores positive.

  2. STEP 2
    Thomas confession

    If Brianna ↔ Thomas ≥ +2 a unique cut-scene unlocks; otherwise the scene plays cold.

  3. STEP 3
    Power surge

    Three-stage QTE; failing stage 2 kills Thomas.

  4. STEP 4
    Mutiny seed

    Optional: stand with Akin or with the crew. This locks the Episode 7 mutiny vote.

QTE alerts

  • Power-surge timing puzzle (rhythm-based).
  • Decompression escape — three buttons in 2 seconds.

Branch choices

ChoiceEffect
Triage orderWrong order kills 1 of 2 candidates if their trust is already low.
Tell Thomas the truth / LieTruth raises trust by +2 but reveals a story beat early.
Side with Akin / Side with crewLocks the Episode 7 mutiny path.

Collectibles

  • Premonition #7 — Triage table 3, after first scan.
  • Premonition #8 — Power-core room, mid-surge.
  • Secret #4 — Thomas's letter, locker behind med-bay.

Relationship deltas

  • Brianna ↔ Thomas: max gain in this chapter.
  • Akin ↔ Brianna: locked here.

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