Department of Special Research is a research lab located somewhere in the Factory. To find it, complete three levels of Factory and go right in EXIT room, instead of entering the next grind map level.
Background[]
There are some logs on terminals. One of the entries tells a story of a scientist who was sent to the front. Another mentions developing a material for early power armor prototype.
Gameplay[]
In the first room you'll find some raiders, locked doors, and a boss door. To unlock the door to your right, as well as the small door near checkpoint, you need to beat the boss and get his key.
Next you'll enter a set of unique rooms with various lab equipment. Some of them contain turrets and robots, some not. Hacking is necessary to disable security systems and open doors.
There are two ckeckpoints on this map, both can be used to return to base camp (even on hard and super-hard difficulty levels).
Quests[]
- Chasing the rainbow - connect your PipBuck to the maneframe in the ManeTec factory. Maneframe is located in the last room on this map
- "Cyberpony" Magazine - find 12 issues of the magazine and bring to Winry
- Rare alcohol - one of the special bottles can be found here
Notable loot[]
- All 12 issues of Cyberpony Magazine for the "Cyberpony" Magazine quest
- Apple wine "Pink sunset" for Rare alcohol quest
- Drops from the boss
- Many medical items
- Cryocells
Gallery[]
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Grind maps | Factory • Sewers • Abandoned stable • Manehattan ruins • Canterlot ruins • Military base • Bunker • Enclave base |
| Unique maps | Technical tunnels • Surface • Department of Special Research • Falls Springs • The core of the stable 88 • Hankey Garages • M.A.S. tower • Ministry of Image • Gun Workshop • Legion Headquarters • Enclave Outpost • Command post • Fort Rocks • Stable Pi entrance |
| Base camps | "Prancing pony" camp • Covertsign • Water treatment plant • Stable Pi |