Sentient

Total Solution

1. You start off in the docking bay. Before checking the injured engineer (don't worry, he won't die), examine the rubble to find the clothing and pick it up.
2. Now use the first-aid kit on the injured man. He'll eventually get up and thank you. Walk over to the inactive override panel (yes, while he's still wittering on). Wait for him to come over and give you the activation key. Use the key on the panel. 

3. Put the clothing on, then walk over to the man. The engineer will open the door and walk through. You must stick to him like glue, otherwise the door will close. Follow him through the zigzag corridor. You'll then come across two guards (neither particularly friendly), then one of the buggers stuns you with his weapon! 

4. You'll come around and find yourself in dream maze one. Follow this route to reach the middle: Second Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, First Left, Right, Left, Left, Left, Left. When you exit from the dream state, you'll be in sick-bay. 

5. You're greeted by Camik Seral ­ the geeky chap who looks like a future victim of the fashion police. After he tells you about your lucky escape, he'll ask what your name is. Give him your credentials. He'll carry on about having a special guest aboard (this will appear in your special questions listing). Before he gets called to the bay by Suzie (the red speech bubble), ask him who the special guest is (this will appear in your special statements listing). 

6. As soon as Camik leaves, talk to the engineer lying down (the one you saved). He'll thank you and mention, "We turn to the skies", which now appears in your special statements listing. 

7. Stay in sick-bay until the lovely Dr Luvey arrives. You'll know who she is: the one with the big, er, um, eyes! After she's given you clearance from quarantine, she'll ask you to get the radiation report. She'll also hand you a medical pass. 

8. After the doc goes, leave sick-bay and go down the corridor to the right. Enter room #243 and pickup Azzira's report ­ which is in his shower. Examine then read it. You now have an extra statement in your special statements listing. 

9. Exit Azzira's quarters and head back the way you came. Continue past sick-bay until you reach room #284. Enter the room, where there are two engineers working. Pick up the document, examine and read it (you now have another special statement). 

10. Leave the room and enter the room opposite (#283). Pick up the document on the floor, examine and read it (for another special statement). 

11. Exit the room and head to the inner ring (rooms numbers beginning with 1). Enter room #141. Give a command to Malichek: "Give me the radiation report." Once the bearded wonder gives you the report, he says it should be compared with the Kenyon Report (which, lo and behold, you've already got). 

12. Now exit the room in search of Dr Luvey. You'll find her in room #122. Give her the radiation report, then give her the Kenyon report. She informs you that she's altered your pass, giving you more freedom to roam the station. She invites you to follow her to compare the results, so don't disappoint the woman. 

13. You follow her to the Star Lab on Research Deck 1, room #284. Stand next to her whilst she's getting the results. The machine deciphers the information and gives out the code G... S... G... S... Dr Luvey tells you she's off to see Azzira about this bizarre code and exits the room. 

14. Exit the lab and enter the room next door (#282). Pickup both items lying on the floor and examine them. 

15. By this time you should have been informed that Garrilac wishes to see you, either by himself or one of the engineers in room #284 earlier. If you have, go to room #181 on Research Deck 2. If you haven't, go back to room #284 (Research Deck 2 for those with short memories). If the engineers are still around, they may tell you that they need more privacy. If this happens wait until Garrilac turns up. However, if they're not around, they'll most probably be wandering around the Research decks looking for you. If so, walk around until they find you. 

16. As soon as you've been informed of Garrilac's imperative request, go to room #181 on Research Deck 2 (bear with me on this one, it may not be Garrilac's quarters but it's important you go here first). This is where you'll get shot... Don't worry, it's only a stun gun. We wouldn't put our readers lives in danger now, would we? 

17. You'll now enter the dream maze for a second time. Use the same route as before to find the centre. 

18. When you come to, the engineer will apologise for his rash decision (damn straight he should). He'll explain about how some members of the medical staff are performing experiments on engineers, him being one of them. Once he's finished talking, it'll be time to pay that visit to Garrilac. 

Engineering Tasks
19. You'll find Garrilac in his quarters (Engineering Deck 1, room #312). As you enter, Garrilac will ask for your help to uncover the various plots taking place on the station. He'll then ask you if you know anything... By using "Make a statement", reel off all of your special statements, the most important being "Scientists reducing orbit and Ships orbit decaying". This in turn will add a further two new special statements: "Garrilac knows plan" and "Sure enough". 

20. He'll then tell you about blackmailing Azzira. However, he needs evidence (always a problem, look at OJ). Give him Azzira's report. "Thanks..." or a little something like that. Garrilac tells you to use the report to blackmail Azzira, then gives it back to you. Once you've finished talking with him, use the special statement "We turn to the skies." It's a little profound sentence that the engineers like to hear. If he tries to leave, knee-cap him, ONLY joking! Just continue talking instead. 

21. You'll find this bizarre-looking bald psycho scientist (Azzira, that is) on Research Deck 1, room #271. Ask him the question "What's happening?" He'll talk about the Anamnesis Cradle (his mind control experiment). You now have another new special statement: "Azzira has a mind control experiment". 

22. Using a special statement, tell him that "Garrilac knows Kenyon plan." He'll then ask you to produce proof with these allegations. With a smug grin, tell him "I have Azzira's report." (Your speech bubble will say "I have your report.") His once-cheeky smile turns into a displeased frown. "You're very clever," he replies. He then gives you the instructions to correct the decreasing orbit, along with an unformatted disk. 

23. With the disk in your inventory, make your way to Engineering Deck 1, room #181. Use the unformatted disk on the Telemetry Control Board. The disk will then be ejected, but now called the orbital disk if examined. 

24. Next stop, the Captain's office. But don't worry about the Captain, he's already dead! His office lies on Geodome Deck 3, room #262. Use the disk on the Captain's terminal (far left). The terminal will eject the disk with data on it, which is now called the correction plan disk when examined. 

25. You've got the disk, the disk holds the data, and the data can save the station. So go and find Garrilac. He's located on Engineering Deck 1, in either room #141, #223 or somewhere in between. He may also be in his quarters, room #312. Once you've found him, give him the correction plan disk. 

26. Once he's thanked you he'll say, "Now lets see if Azzira is as smart as he thinks." Or something along those lines. He'll then toddle off to room #141 (unless you found him there, then he'll stay), so follow him. Once he's inputted the data to change the station's orbit, he thanks you and advises you to see Aztik for more information. Before Garrilac dashes off, say "We turn to the skies" ­ for one of those friendly moments! 

27. You'll find Aztik in his quarters, (if not, he's on his way) which is on this deck in room #372. Aztik's got the 411 (information), so ask him the question "What is happening?" He tells you about a woman called Hamie Lucis who got injured in the Tree Growth Room on Geodome Deck 2. Ask Aztik about the chief of security: "What do you think about Ramin Jurell?" Then ask about the senator: "What do you think about Tamorin Aidan-Edgill?" Two very dodgy people indeed ­ a cop and a politician, surely not! Tell Aztik to "Turn to the skies" and then go off in search of Hamie. 

Geodome Tasks
28. You'll find Hamie Lucis in the shower in her quarters, which is on Research Deck 3, room #242. Now although Hamie is in the shower, she's still fully dressed ­ nuts! But even more bizarre, to talk to her you too must get IN the shower (yes fully dressed!), otherwise she won't tell you anything. Ask her "What is happening?" She'll talk about the situation on Geodome 2, whilst asking you to go and see Gunny and Yorry. Now ask her "What is the status of the Tree Growth?" The words "bad" and "state" soon follow. Before she finishes speaking, she advises you to take her environment suit. You'll find the suit in the corner of the shower, so pick it up. 

29. Exit Hamie's quarters and go to Geodome Deck 1, room #161 and speak to the gardener Yorry. He'll ask about the status of his plants. Make a statement that the tree growth room has been "irradiated". Yorry will suggest to you that pesticide should be used on the botany control board. 

30. Leave Yorry and make your way to room #262. This is where you'll find the pesticide (just don't try sniffing it, otherwise; HeY mAn, LoOk At ThE pReTtY cOlOuRs On ThE waLL! Pickup the pesticide and examine it ­ otherwise you won't have the special statement advising you that it works better in a cold environment. 

31. Although you need to go to Geodome Deck 2, it's restricted access at the moment. So go to Geodome Deck 3 first. Wait by the teleport until you spot a female security guard. Before she reaches you, put on the environment suit that you picked up from Hamie's quarters. As soon as the guard sees you in the suit, she'll give you access to Geodome Deck 2. Don't waste any time getting there, as the access doesn't last for too long. 

32. OPTIONAL: No sooner than beaming down to Geodome Deck 2, you'll notice that there is very little lighting. If you take a gander down the second ring (rooms starting with a 2), you should come across a switch on the wall called the 'Utilities Node'. Stand directly in front of it and press 5, then Right on the D-pad to move it all the way up. And then the Lord said... "I need a bloody break, I'm knackered!" Er, I mean, "Let there be light." Voilą! 

33. Now to take care of that tree-growth problem. But you'll need help from Gunny (one of the guys Hamie mentioned). This sad and depressed individual can be found wondering between two rooms on the outer ring (rooms beginning with a 3). Incredibly ugly, he even makes the Elephant Man look attractive. When you find him he'll be pleased to see you (one of the few crew members who are!). Give him the pesticide, then give the command, "Use pesticide on botany control board." Then make the special statement: "Pesticide works better in a cold environment." He tells you he'll wait until he feels the temperature drop before using the pesticide. 

34. It's up to you to change the room temperature in order for Gunny to inject the pesticide. The ATMOSPHERE NODE for the Geodome decks can be found on Research Deck 1, room #263. En route you should get a message from Suzie (the big floating head), that Gunny is in position and waiting. As you enter the room you'll find the node directly in front of you on the back wall. Stand facing it and press 5, then use Left on the D-pad to move it all the way to the bottom. Suzie will inform you that radiation has decreased and teleport access restrictions no longer apply. 

Note: The above is the basis for most of the really good, high-scoring endings. This would be a great time to save your game, as loads of endings spring from this point.

35. Now to obtain a hard copy of Jurell's very dodgy file. But before you can get to the file you'll need authorisation from Suzie (the floating head). So go to the main Suzie room on Geodome Deck 3, room #141. Ask Suzie "Where can I find a locked security file", or words to that effect. She'll tell you that the file is being restricted. So make the special statement "Sure Enough". And, sure enough, using Jurell's password you'll gain access to the locked file. 

Note: After coming out of the Main Suzie room, wait next to the teleporter (on your right as you exit the Suzie room) for Djinn. He'll ask you to "Meet with Senator", "Come with Djinn." Just ignore him and continue ­ the relevance of this meeting becomes apparent in step 39. 

36. You now need to make your way to the nearest large screen-saver-Suzie screen (what a mouthful). This is on the bridge (same deck, room #263). 

37. As you enter the room you may find Jurell already in here. You can try sending him away, but it's usually best just to wait for him to leave (it doesn't take long anyway). Once he's gone, press 5 to access the database. 

38. Select the following pathway, pressing 5 to continue. "Database Access, Icarus Station, Base Personnel, Command Section, Ramin Jurell, File Number, Play film." You'll then view a short movie, showing proof of the Captain's assassination at the hands of Jurell, aided by the Captain's adulterous wife ­ Dana Luvey (that bitch!). Once the movie has finished, a hard copy is produced and lies on the floor in front of you. Pick it up. 

39. Next stop: visit the senator. However, this is only possible if you have completed the above steps before he leaves the station. (If you fail to reach him before he goes, you'll need to pursue a different ending.) Between steps 35 & 36 you should have met with the Senator's guard ­ Djinn (a complete arse of a man). If not, wait by a teleporter (usually #13) for him to find you. Now that you have a hard copy of Jurell's crime, you can go and find the Senator. So make your way to the Senator's quarters on Geodome Deck 1, room #211. (If he's not there, command someone to lead you to him.) 

40. When you eventually come face-to-face with the Senator, he'll babble on about not hesitating to tell him things. Before he wanders off, tell him the special statement "The ship's orbit is decreasing." Then, make the special statement "Azzira has a mind control experiment." If Djinn is in the room, the Senator will order Djinn to bring that psychotic doctor to him. If he's not, the Senator will go and find him. But before the Senator leaves, give him the Evidence Recording. This will trigger the Senator into a speech about you being somewhat of a detective, then asks you to leave this in his capable hands. (Amazingly enough, entrusting vital information to a politician is the right thing to do!) 

41. After your meeting with the Senator, make your way to the Star Lab ­ Research Deck 1, room #284. When you enter the room (depending on how quick you've been so far), you may hear Suzie witter on about messages from the sun (something about rings within rings or fire, flesh, water. However, if you enter, and she doesn't say anything, just trundle across to the room opposite (#283). In the far left corner there should be a piece of paper ­ the message printout. Pick up and examine the printout. If neither of these have occurred, wait around in the Star Lab (#284) for the messages. You now have the special question "Is the sun trying to communicate?" 

42. Once you've got the special question, you need to go and see Suzie (yes, the big shiny head!). The Suzie head room is on Geodome Deck 3, room #141. When you get there ask her the special question, "Is the sun trying to communicate?" Suzie will reply that she thinks so, but needs more information and time. After waiting for a short time, prompt her with the question, "What is happening?" (You may need to do this a couple of times.) Suzie will reply that she thinks there is sentient life on the sun (hence the name of the game), but she is not able to decode the messages. Ask the question, "What should I do now?" Suzie advises you to go and see Navigator Ta. Although this is not strictly necessary, it does provide the clue to the next step. 

43. You'll find the Navigator's quarters on Geodome Deck 1, room #251. There you'll find a book of Braille lying in the middle of the floor. Examine it, then scan it using your mobile scanner. You can pick up the book if you wish, but it's not necessary as you already have what you came for (the information now in the mobile scanner). 

44. With the newly gained information, make your way to Geodome Deck 3, room #242 (the room with the glass floor). Use the mobile scanner on the machine to your left. Suzie can now decode the information, although this will take a little while. If you want, you can always have a little gander around the decks until Suzie's finished. As she'll call you back when she's finished: she'll request you to return to the main Suzie room (Geodome Deck 3, room #141). 

45. As you move hastily through the door, Suzie informs you that she's decoded the messages. There are beings on the sun and, furthermore, they are trying to help save the station. She tells you to go to the Main Science Lab on Research Deck 1, room #161, as someone must be present there. Ignore this for the purpose of a maximum-score ending. She then tells you that she has some important information which you should know. So she sends Beemin (the bearded guy) out of the room. Wait for Camik (the spectacled fashion victim from the very beginning). When he arrives you find out some very disturbing facts (almost as disturbing as his clothes). You're NOT Garrit Sherova (your character name), but actually a man-made robot called 'The Digital Messiah' ­ as if this game isn't weird enough! He then tells you that your destiny is to pilot a spaceship into the sun and become one with nature. Yeah! Right! And Camik's destiny is to get smacked the hell out! He then leaves. 

46. As I'm sure you'll agree this is not, I repeat NOT a good idea! Because if you did pilot a ship, then you'd be dead ­ which can't be good for you! The next step is to work on a way around this insane plan. So turn to Suzie and make the special statement "Azzira has a mind control experiment." You and Suzie then talk about using the experiment to download your mind onto a disk, and send that in your place (cool plan!). She says that in order for this to work, you must override Azzira's main computer and obtain his hard disk. 

47. To receive a few more points, stop off on Geodome Deck 1, room #161 (Yorry the gardener's room) and he'll tell you that he's heard the good news about his plants, and thanks you. Make the statement, "The Tree growth room has the status of clear", then tell him to "Turn to the skies." 

48. Stay on this deck, and make your way to the high-security cell in room #121. You should find Azzira already in there. When you enter the room, try to speak with him. He'll start off by telling you the Orbit Correction Data which he gave you earlier (after you blackmailed him) is fake. He tells you to warn Garrilac before we all die. Just for good measure, insult him before leaving. 

49. Now you must find Garrilac. You'll find him on Engineering Deck 1, in rooms #141 or #223, or somewhere in between. If you can't find him, try his quarters (#312). When you find him, make the special statement, "The orbit correction plan is bogus." He'll say, "WHAT!", and then thank you for telling him. He also says, "It's lucky that he hadn't implemented the spurious data yet." Tell him to "Turn to the skies", and leave. 

50. From here you should make your way to Research Deck 1, room #271 (Azzira's office). It should be empty (because that crazy wacko is behind bars). Go over to the machine to the left of the entrance and use the Computer Override device in your inventory. A fire should start, then stop, leaving a small device on the floor in front of you. Pick it up and examine. This is the hard disk. 

Note: You can find maps to the dream mazes above the computer. 

51. Now take the hard disk to Suzie (Geodome Deck 3, room #141). As you enter the room, use the hard disk on the first computer on your left. Suzie will say something, then you'll view the end sequence. You've completed the game with a maximum score ­ totally excellent!