Following the initial chaos at the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), Jesse's primary goal is to find Marshall to help secure the building against the Hiss.
: Marshall is found in the Luck & Probability department, defending a lab. She explains that the Bureau’s supply of HRAs is running out because the production site in the Ritual Division has been overrun. control.part4.rar
: Along the way, Jesse continues to interact with the enigmatic janitor, Ahti , who treats the supernatural infestation like a simple plumbing leak and provides her with access to deeper parts of the Oldest House. Following the initial chaos at the Federal Bureau
: Jesse arrives in the Research Sector, a surreal landscape of brutalist architecture and floating debris. She learns about the "HRAs"—devices created by Dr. Casper Darling that protect people from being corrupted by the Hiss resonance. : Along the way, Jesse continues to interact
: After battling through Hiss-corrupted rangers and distorted environments, Jesse reaches Marshall. Marshall reveals a critical piece of the puzzle: Jesse’s brother, Dylan , was not just taken by the FBC—he was a "Prime Candidate" for the role of Director before he became too unstable and was imprisoned.
: Jesse helps Marshall restart the HRA production, securing a lifeline for the remaining uncorrupted Bureau staff. This mission marks the moment Jesse begins to transition from a reluctant outsider to a leader who actively manages the Bureau's defense. Contextual Lore