GATE Cascade Research Facility

The setting of Abiotic Factor is the GATE Cascade Research Facility and connected Portal Worlds. It is one of several Facilities operated by GATE.

Exterior (Tutorial)

Restricted Zone

The GATE Cascade Restricted Zone is the blanket term used to describe the restricted area on the surface surrounding GATE Cascade proper. One can infer that it is patrolled by GATE Security personnel. The only significant feature is the absence of any notable landmarks, as well as the presence of cameras concealed in some foliage. A solitary road leads to the entrance to Cascade, which is disguised as a small mining site. This is where Lance, a guard, drives the New Hire at the beginning of the Introduction.

Concealed Entry Shack

The shack which conceals a security checkpoint and an elevator is located in a depression surrounded by rocks, and is camouflaged as an early modern period homestead, used for mining. Outside the shack, one can find an outhouse (which is usable). The outside of the shack notably has a shutter, a camera and an intercom, through which Jackson inspects the New Hire before granting entry. Inside, Jackson sits behind a round desk, with several CCTV Monitors and a fully stocked Arms Locker behind him. On the desk, the New Hire aquires the GATE Pal before continuing to the interior.

Radiation Screening

After heading down some stairs through a radiation screening arch, one can find two doors. One way leads to a restriced area of Violet Clearance, the other to Tracy who advises the New Hire to equip a nearby Hard Hat. Afterwards, they are free to proceed to the nearby elevator.

Office Sector

Level 1

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  Office Level 1
  

Tram Hub

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  Office Tram Hub
  

Level 2

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  Office Level 2
  

Office Sector Security

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  Office Security Checkpoint
  

Silo 2

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  Silo 2
  

Level 3

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  Office Level 3
  

Silo 3

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  Silo 3