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Adds two sections in Advanced Investigating: one about disguises and another about the newly-added autopsy. Several grammar fixes throughout the entire document.
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(Adds two sections in Advanced Investigating: one about disguises and another about the newly-added autopsy. Several grammar fixes throughout the entire document.)
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As a Detective, your primary duty is to investigate crime scenes and use the tools provided to you to identify the perpetrators. A Forensic Scanner, security console, and your ID should be all you need to snag most suspects.  
As a Detective, your primary duty is to investigate crime scenes and use the tools provided to you to identify the perpetrators. A Forensic Scanner, security console, and your ID should be all you need to snag most suspects.  


Your Forensic Scanner is located in your backpack, and the closet in your office has a spare. Go to a crime scene when you're called and start scanning anything of importance. If you're the one that finds a crime scene, inform Security before you begin your investigation. Airlocks, bodies, weapons, blood, and possessions are all things that are prime targets for scanning. Your Forensic Scanner can store more logs than you'll ever need, and, if needed, you can also recall past scans or even print off a forensic report to review information you've gathered. Especially important is scanning any bodies for prints and fibers, provided that they haven't been hauled off by the [[Paramedic|Paramedics]] yet. Airlocks are also incredibly useful to scan, assuming the crime happened in an area that most wouldn't be moving through. At the very least, you can get a list of people who have been around, and question them individually on your own time. If the crime is [[Space_Law#Severe_Crimes|severe]] enough, ask your [[Security Officer|fellow, loyal officers]] for help in bringing suspects in.
Your Forensic Scanner is located in your backpack, and the closet in your office has a spare. Go to a crime scene when you're called and start scanning anything of importance. If you're the one that finds a crime scene, inform Security before you begin your investigation. Airlocks, bodies, weapons, blood, and possessions are all prime targets for scanning. Your Forensic Scanner can store more logs than you'll ever need, and, if needed, you can also recall past scans or even print off a forensic report to review information you've gathered. Especially important is scanning any bodies for prints and fibers, provided that they haven't been hauled off by the [[Paramedic|Paramedics]] yet. Airlocks are also incredibly useful to scan, assuming the crime happened in an area that most wouldn't be moving through. At the very least, you can get a list of people who have been around, and question them individually on your own time. If the crime is [[Space_Law#Severe_Crimes|severe]] enough, ask your [[Security Officer|fellow, loyal officers]] for help in bringing suspects in.


If any victims (or suspects) have already been hauled off to [[Medbay|Medical]], then you'll want to get over there ASAP and scan any bodies before any more [[Medical Doctor|greasy doctors]] touch them. Try to get any information you can from the Medical staff or officers present: damage types, who brought them in, who's touched the corpse. The more information you get, the more you can ignore irrelevant facts or focus on curious ones.
If any victims (or suspects) have already been hauled off to [[Medbay|Medical]], then you'll want to get over there ASAP and scan any bodies before any more [[Medical Doctor|greasy doctors]] touch them. Try to get any information you can from the Medical staff or officers present: damage types, who brought them in, who's touched the corpse. The more information you get, the more you can ignore irrelevant facts or focus on curious ones.
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'''Keep your forensics gloves on all the time, so you don't confuse your own traces with others.'''
'''Keep your forensics gloves on all the time, so you don't confuse your own traces with others.'''
* Your home is in the crime scene. Make sure any Heads of Staff or other officers present touch as little as possible and steer clear while you work. This is especially problematic if they touch vital evidence, as you won't be able to confirm certain traces if a black-gloved officer or an insulated-gloved Chief Engineer goes and touches the bloody toolbox present in the scene.
* The crime scene is your stage. Make sure any Heads of Staff or other officers present touch as little as possible and steer clear while you work. This is especially problematic if they touch vital evidence, as you won't be able to confirm certain traces if a black-gloved officer or an insulated-gloved Chief Engineer goes and touches the bloody toolbox present in the scene.
*Beyond using your Forensic Scanner on pretty much every upturned bush in sight, it's important to look around and take notes of out-of-place things, as well as searching around in general.
*Beyond using your Forensic Scanner on pretty much every upturned bush in sight, it's important to look around and take notes of out-of-place things, as well as searching around in general.
* If there are bullet casings, but no gun, you can assume it's been hidden, or far more likely, on the suspect. Examining bullet casings will also tell you the caliber. 10mm rounds are most commonly fired by a Syndicate Stetchkin, though it could also be a Surplus Rifle brought in by a Gang. '''You shouldn't assume the round type based off this information, but it can be a stepping stone for the kind of culprit you might be looking for.'''
* If there are bullet casings, but no gun, you can assume it's been hidden, or far more likely, on the suspect. Examining bullet casings will also tell you the caliber. 10mm rounds are most commonly fired by a Syndicate Stetchkin, though it could also be a Surplus Rifle brought in by a Gang. '''You shouldn't assume the round type based off this information, but it can be a stepping stone for the kind of culprit you might be looking for.'''
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*You can take blood from a body using a syringe and scan the syringe to get the DNA string of who it belongs to.
*You can take blood from a body using a syringe and scan the syringe to get the DNA string of who it belongs to.
*Any reagents in any item can be discovered by a scan, including food.
*Any reagents in any item can be discovered by a scan, including food.
*A medical analyzer (your PDA comes with a built-in one) can be used to ascertain a time-of-death on a cadaver, assuming they haven't been dead longer than 15 minutes.
*A medical analyzer (your PDA comes with a built-in one) can be used to ascertain a time-of-death on a cadaver, assuming it isn't older than 15 minutes.
* Use the evidence bags you spawn with to collect any suspicious items you find, be it "[[Contraband|contraband"]], [[Syndicate Items|contraband]], [[high-risk items]], anything with blood on it, or anything that doesn't belong in the department. Take any bagged evidence you have to the Evidence Lockup, in the [[Brig]], to the [[Warden]] (if it's restricted), or return said high-risk items to their owners.
* Use the evidence bags you spawn with to collect any suspicious items you find, be it [[Contraband|"contraband"]], [[Syndicate Items|contraband]], [[high-risk items]], anything with blood on it, or anything that doesn't belong in the department. Take any bagged evidence you have to the Evidence Lockup, in the [[Brig]], to the [[Warden]] (if it's restricted), or return said high-risk items to their owners.
Once you're done investigating a crime scene, return to either your office or the nearest [[Security Post]] (you have access to every departmental post, assuming you can enter said department to access it. This does not include the Arrivals Checkpoint). All of these will have a Security Records console, while your own office will also have a Medical Records console. In a pinch, you can also use a computer in Medical to access Medical Records.
Once you're done investigating a crime scene, return to your office or the nearest [[Security Post]]. You have access to every departmental post, assuming you can enter said department to access it. This does not include the Arrivals Checkpoint. Regardless, all of these will have a Security Records console, while your own office will also have a Medical Records console. In a pinch, you can also use a computer in Medical to access Medical Records.


'''Make sure any bodies make it to either Medical or the [[Brig Physician]]. The latter can help keep a body safe during revival or perform an autopsy/inspection. They also begin the round mindshielded, meaning they're almost certainly allied with you, even if they're unfriendly. Do note, however, that they don't have a full Medbay at their disposal.'''
'''Make sure any bodies make it to either Medical or the [[Brig Physician]]. The latter can help keep a body safe during revival or perform an autopsy/inspection. They also begin the round mindshielded, meaning they're almost certainly allied with you, even if they're unfriendly. Do note, however, that they don't have a full Medbay at their disposal.'''
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The same options hold true if you can't find the owner of a DNA string using a Medical Records console, save that (essentially) nobody deletes their own Medical Records. In almost every case, an unidentifiable string of DNA belongs to a humanized monkey from [[Genetics Lab|Genetics]], or a monkey itself.
The same options hold true if you can't find the owner of a DNA string using a Medical Records console, save that (essentially) nobody deletes their own Medical Records. In almost every case, an unidentifiable string of DNA belongs to a humanized monkey from [[Genetics Lab|Genetics]], or a monkey itself.


If you find one pair of prints on a damning detail and no glove fibers, you've most likely got a catch. Set the individual to Arrest, update their security record, and inform Security over your radio. Even if you only have suspicion, or you can't arrest someone based on forensic evidence, still inform Security and append the Notes section to indicate what you've discovered. If you set any individuals to Search, follow the same process. Remember who your [[Head of Security|boss]] is, and defer to them if they don't agree with the direction your investigation is heading. Though, if you have free time, it's worthwhile to follow up on something and keep an eye out on any shady individuals, even if the Head of Security pardons their suspicion.
If you find one pair of prints on something damning and no glove fibers, you've most likely got a catch. Set the individual to Arrest and update their security record (both done using the Security Records console), then inform Security over your radio. Even if you only have suspicion, or the prints weren't on something damning, still inform Security and append the Notes section to indicate what you've discovered. If you set any individuals to Search, follow the same process. Remember who your [[Head of Security|boss]] is, and defer to them if they don't agree with the direction your investigation is heading. Though, if you have free time, it's worthwhile to follow up on something and keep an eye out on any shady individuals, even if the Head of Security pardons their suspicion. A true detective follows their own hunches to make sure the truth gets out.


Generally, uniform fibers can be used to do station-wide searches if the shift is slow enough, but you shouldn't base a sentencing off something so trivial. It's easy for any criminal who wants to throw you off to put on a disguise before they commit their nefarious deeds. Sentencing the single [[Assistant]] on board for theft based on grey jumpsuit fibers makes little sense when the uniform is freely accessible in the [[Locker Room]]. On the contrary, any traces generally limited to one or two jobs, such as an Engineering Hardsuit, should immediately be reported to Security as soon as you find them, before you even make it to a console.
Generally, uniform fibers can be used to do station-wide searches if the shift is slow enough, but you shouldn't base a sentencing off something so trivial. It's easy for any criminal who wants to throw you off to put on a disguise before they commit their nefarious deeds. Sentencing the single [[Assistant]] on board for theft based on grey jumpsuit fibers makes little sense when the uniform is freely accessible in the [[Locker Room]]. On the contrary, any traces generally limited to one or two jobs, such as an Engineering Hardsuit, should immediately be reported to Security as soon as you find them, before you even make it to a console.
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'''Regardless of your findings, whenever you're done with a Security Records console, <u>always</u> log off before you resume other activities. Failure to do so means someone can sneak in and wreak havoc, such as setting Heads of Staff to Arrest to be targeted by secbots or less-intelligent officers. Someone might also delete their own security records.'''
'''Regardless of your findings, whenever you're done with a Security Records console, <u>always</u> log off before you resume other activities. Failure to do so means someone can sneak in and wreak havoc, such as setting Heads of Staff to Arrest to be targeted by secbots or less-intelligent officers. Someone might also delete their own security records.'''
===Interrogations and Incarcerations===
===Interrogations and Incarcerations===
While your fellow officers should (theoretically) know Space Law, it never hurts to be present during a suspect's brigging to clarify any information or wrongdoings about them. Furthermore, clarifying the crimes they're guilty of can make the process a lot quicker, as well as avoiding wildly inaccurate sentences, which are bound to get the station and/or any administrators online down your throat with punishment for your foolish transgressions.
While your fellow officers should (theoretically) know Space Law, it never hurts to be present during a suspect's brigging to clarify any information or wrongdoings about them. Furthermore, clarifying the crimes they're guilty of can make the process a lot quicker, as well as avoiding wildly inaccurate sentences, which are bound to get the station down your throat with punishment for your foolishness.


'''You cannot brig individuals, as you do not possess the access to do so, nor is it outlined in your responsibilities.'''
'''You cannot brig individuals, as you do not possess the access to do so, nor is it outlined in your responsibilities.'''
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**If you're the paranoid type, be cautious of a lawyer and their client who try to get you alone in the interrogation room; it's possible they're plotting to kill you and break out. As with all situations, calling for backup is a safe decision.
**If you're the paranoid type, be cautious of a lawyer and their client who try to get you alone in the interrogation room; it's possible they're plotting to kill you and break out. As with all situations, calling for backup is a safe decision.
*Rarely, a culprit or Syndicate Agent may be willing to strike a deal. '''It is highly recommended that you obtain assistance from the Head of Security for this, as altering punishment or sentencing corporate enemies is beyond your jurisdiction.'''
*Rarely, a culprit or Syndicate Agent may be willing to strike a deal. '''It is highly recommended that you obtain assistance from the Head of Security for this, as altering punishment or sentencing corporate enemies is beyond your jurisdiction.'''
Other situations may apply, but the main thing to keep in mind is that every minute spent in Interrogation is one where everyone present isn't experiencing or participating in the rest of the game. The roleplay involved can be fun for everyone involved, but only if everyone agrees to it. A good rule of thumb is that RP, in all its forms, is a consensual, agreed decision. '''Don't force people into interrogation beyond their sentence length if there's not sufficient justification to hold them longer.'''
Other situations may apply, but the main thing to keep in mind is that every minute spent in Interrogation is one where every player present isn't experiencing or participating in the rest of the game. The roleplay involved can be fun for all involved, but only if everyone agrees to it. A good rule of thumb is that RP, in all its forms, is a consensual, agreed decision. '''Don't force people into interrogation beyond their sentence length if there's not sufficient justification to hold them longer.'''


Good things to note are alibis, actions, who they saw, what they were thinking, what they plan to do, etc. Any information you can get on them that's either head-scratching or glaringly contradictory with another's testimony can be a book-shutting detail.
Important things to note are alibis, actions, who they saw, what they were thinking, what they plan to do, etc. Any information you can get on them that's glaringly contradictory with testimony or evidence can be a book-shutting detail.


Most people feel a lot safer answering questions when they're in their natural environment. Rather than arrest someone and drag them all the way to security, just knock on their window and ask them the questions you mean to do. This way, you also save everyone's time, are more likely to get meaningful information, and will overall be more-liked by the station. As Security, but especially as Detective, your reputation dictates a lot regarding your effectiveness. It's much better to be well-liked as an investigator, rather than feared, as you can use your silver tongue to earn benign cooperation far more efficiently than an officer who's prone to batoning people without second thoughts.
Most people feel a lot safer answering questions when they're in their natural environment. Rather than arrest someone and drag them all the way to the Brig, just knock on their window and ask them the questions you mean to do. This way, you save time, are more likely to get meaningful information, and will overall be more-liked by the station. As Security, but especially as Detective, your reputation dictates a lot regarding your effectiveness. It's much better to be well-liked as an investigator, rather than feared, as you can use your silver tongue to earn benign cooperation far more efficiently than an officer who's prone to batoning people without second thoughts.


There's a camera console outside Interrogation which only looks into the room. It's a good way to spy in to make sure nothing funny is happening, and fellow officers can do this for you, too.
There's a camera console outside Interrogation which only looks into the room. It's a good way to spy in to make sure nothing funny is happening, and fellow officers can do this for you, too.
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''"Hope you like waiting around. I brought myself a nice [[Guide_to_food#Burgers|sandwich]]."''
''"Hope you like waiting around. I brought myself a nice [[Guide_to_food#Burgers|sandwich]]."''


More fruitless than the likewise, simply hanging around an area or hiding in a locker/plant can yield results, especially if nobody expects you to be where you are. If an individual reports repeated harassment, but there's no evidence, or it's suspected/known that a certain crew member might be targeted by nefarious elements, simply being in the vicinity can scare off threats. If you're hidden, it's far more likely that you catch anyone in a criminal act, and can duly intervene if the circumstances demand it. Otherwise, note the name and crime, and report it to Security.
Simply hanging around an area or hiding in a locker/plant can yield results, especially if nobody expects you to be where you are. If an individual reports repeated harassment, but there's no evidence, or it's suspected/known that a certain crew member might be targeted by nefarious elements, being present in the vicinity can scare off threats. If you're hidden, it's far more likely that you catch anyone in a criminal act. In addition, you can duly intervene if the circumstances demand it. Otherwise, note the name and crime, and report it to Security.


If you're simply walking about the station and you notice someone coming out of an area they shouldn't be in, or an area that's rarely entered, that's a point of oddness that you can investigate. A chemist coming out of maintenance could just be someone acting oddly for no reason, or it could be a [[Blood Cult|cultist]] that just left their base. As with a majority of your investigating, context is important. '''If you suspect there's criminal or dangerous activity going on in some area, it's highly recommended you call for backup before you investigate, or, at the very least, pass on your hunch to Security.''' Getting jumped by a bunch of Nar'sie's finest doesn't help anyone except them, especially if your fellow officers have nothing to go on regarding your disappearance.
If you're patrolling about the station and you notice someone coming out of an area they shouldn't be in or an area that's rarely entered, that's an oddity that you can investigate. A [[Chemist]] coming out of maintenance could just be someone acting oddly for no reason, or it could be a [[Blood Cult|cultist]] that just left their base. As with a majority of your investigating, context is important. '''If you suspect there's criminal or dangerous activity going on in some area, it's highly recommended you call for backup before you investigate, or, at the very least, pass on your hunch to Security.''' Getting jumped by a bunch of Nar'sie's finest is a good way to be out for the rest of the round, especially if your fellow officers have nothing to go on regarding your disappearance.
 
Another trick is to stalk anyone you think is up to no good. You can be obvious or not in how you go about this. An absence of stealth almost guarantees that if they're conspiring to perform illegal activities, they either won't follow through or eventually snap and try to kill you. Assuming you're on guard and expecting it, you should have a good shot of either subduing them or escaping, so long as you haven't let them get a significant upper hand on you or lure you to somewhere you can't quickly flee from.
 
=== The Inquisitive Coroner ===
''"Time of death: 17:52. Cause of death: Blunt-force trauma to the back of the head. Murder weapon: [[Syndicate Items#Role-Restricted|Toolbox]]."''
 
Recently, new technologies and instruction have given us the ability to perform an autopsy on a body, in order to ascertain the cause of their death. There's space dedicated in your office to specifically performing this surgery, and there are some things to note about autopsies:
 
* A successful autopsy will do significant damage to any corpse it's performed on, delaying their revival even more.
* It will inform you what they were last hit by. In most cases, this will be the item that dealt the final blow to them.
* Any time spent doing an autopsy is time that the body is decaying and the culprit is running free. As previously said, one of the best witnesses to a crime is the victim themselves. This is especially true if they were murdered.
 
Autopsies are performed on the chest, and have two steps.
 
Step 1: Scalpel.
 
Step 2: Scalpel (75%), Kitchen Knife (30%), Glass Shard (15%). Your other hand must hold a Forensic Scanner, otherwise your attempt has a -75% modifier.


Another trick is to simply follow anyone you think is up to no good. You can be obvious or not in how you go about this. The former almost guarantees that, if they are bad, they either won't do anything suspicious or they'll eventually snap and try to kill you. Assuming you're on guard and expecting it, you should have a good shot of either subduing them or escaping, so long as you haven't let them get a significant upper hand on you or lure you to somewhere you can't quickly flee from.
===The Logical Savant===
===The Logical Savant===
''"Think! THINK! Why doesn't he have the [[High-risk_items#Advanced_Magnetic_Boots|magboots]] on him?"''
''"Think! THINK! Why doesn't he have the [[High-risk_items#Advanced_Magnetic_Boots|magboots]] on him?"''


Inevitably, much of your aptitude as a Detective boils down to game sense. Understanding suspicious behavior and characteristics of certain antagonists gives you a significant edge as a grizzled detective over a sheepish novice. Understanding the environment also falls in this category. A thief might have hidden a high-risk item in a plant in their workplace, or in a locker near the scene of the crime if Security was quick to respond. Pay attention to the clever things criminals will do, and adapt your strategies and investigations to match them. '''Be careful to not engage in metagaming.'''
Inevitably, much of your aptitude as a Detective boils down to game sense. Understanding suspicious behavior and characteristics of certain antagonists gives you a significant edge as a grizzled detective over a sheepish novice. Knowing the environment also falls in this category. A thief might have hidden a high-risk item in a plant in their workplace, or in a locker near the scene of the crime if Security was quick to respond. Pay attention to the clever things criminals will do, and adapt your strategies and investigations to match them. '''Be careful to not engage in metagaming.'''


At the end of the day, common sense will get you far, even if you don't have forensic evidence to build an investigation on.
At the end of the day, common sense will get you far, even if you don't have forensic evidence to build an investigation on.
=== The Masked Agent ===
''"Why yes [[Quartermaster]], I'm one of your Cargo Technicians for the shift."''
Disguising as another job is a little-used technique that the Detective is capable of performing over other officers. There are two methods of going about this.
The first is just a simple clothes change, but you keep your Detective ID on. This technically identifies you as a member of Security, which grants you all the same rights and privileges you enjoyed before; your clothes don't affect those. However, most people fail to examine others, and, without a SEChud to see your role, they may just assume that you are the job that you're dressed as. This can work under the same premises described in the Stake Out, but you also have whatever uniform you're wearing working for (or against) you. For example, if you're dressed as a Paramedic, people might just let you into places if they're injured, expecting you to heal them. But without the authority of the Security outfit, some people will be harder to nudge to do what you want them to. If you want to, you could also ask the [[Head of Personnel]] for assistance in granting you additional access to finish the disguise.
The second is a changing of your ID or the title of your ID, as well as a potential repainting of your PDA, so you fully and wholly look like another job. This is much the same, but you '''lose all protective privileges of being an officer'''. To essentially translate, if someone assaults you, you cannot make the reveal that you're an officer and arrest them for Assault of an Officer. If another security officer arrests you, that's a confusion that's valid, especially if they weren't aware you went undercover. This allows you to blend in far better as you observe the goings of the station, especially in whichever department you've integrated into. One example of this tactic's usefulness could be if you catch Cargo ordering contraband or weaponry without them realizing that there's been a mole among their ranks the entire time. Calling in your fellow officers to bust your fellow "colleagues" before the weapons even arrive is an open-and-shut raid.
Note that the effectiveness of this strategy is strongly dependent on how early in the shift you don your disguise and how many people recognize you as a Detective before doing so. If someone realizes you were a Detective earlier, they could assume you were simply demoted or you switched jobs, or they might see through your veil and render the disguise meaningless, if not harmful.
===The Court Clerk===
===The Court Clerk===
''"[[Captain|Your Honor]], the testimony... contradicts the evidence!"''
''"[[Captain|Your Honor]], the testimony... contradicts the evidence!"''
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It can be nigh impossible to accurately gauge the answers to these questions, but they're all important things to consider if you want to engage in CourtRP.  
It can be nigh impossible to accurately gauge the answers to these questions, but they're all important things to consider if you want to engage in CourtRP.  
== Hard-Boiled Equipment ==
== Hard-Boiled Equipment ==
As one of [[Nanotrasen|Nanotrasen's]] beat cops, you're equipped with gadgets and tools to separate you from the average crew member in regards to combat effectiveness. However, the budget for your equipment is far lower, as you're not a full officer. While you still have access to wide range of tools, there are some that stand out.
As one of [[Nanotrasen|Nanotrasen's]] beat cops, you're equipped with gadgets and tools to separate you from the average crew member regarding combat effectiveness. However, the budget for your equipment is far lower, as you're not a full officer. While you still have access to wide range of tools, there are some that stand out.
=== The .38 Revolver===
=== The .38 Revolver===
'''Usage of the revolver is covered in Space Law. It should not be drawn, much less fired, unless circumstances demand it.'''
'''Usage of the revolver is covered in Space Law. It should not be drawn, much less fired, unless circumstances demand it.'''
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Your revolver begins the round located in a Shoulder Holster which is located in your locker. The holster is a three-slot belt item that can carry revolvers and speed loaders. SHIFT+E will pull out the item in the right-most slot, so putting your gun in it can help for a quickdraw.
Your revolver begins the round located in a Shoulder Holster which is located in your locker. The holster is a three-slot belt item that can carry revolvers and speed loaders. SHIFT+E will pull out the item in the right-most slot, so putting your gun in it can help for a quickdraw.


Each vanilla shot of .38 does 15 brute damage and 35 stamina damage. It is very easy to spam-fire and can be reloaded quickly using the speed loaders, but take care not to hit unintended targets. The revolver does not need to be empty to use a speed loader; it will fill as much of the revolver's capacity as it can. In addition, speed loaders can be used on each other to transfer bullets. You can print additional .38 speed loaders at the protolathes located in the [[Security Office]] and in the [[Armory]]. Autolathes can also print them, and they have the added benefit of being able to recycle them (one can easily be found in the [[Cargo Office]]). An empty speed loader can be recycled for the full cost of a filled one. Note that unlike disablers, the .38 is a ballistic weapon, meaning its projectiles can't go through glass and will be blocked by shields.
Each vanilla shot of .38 does 15 brute damage and 35 stamina damage. It is very easy to spam-fire and can be reloaded quickly using the speed loaders, but take care not to hit unintended targets. The revolver does not need to be empty to use a speed loader; it will fill as much of the revolver's capacity as it can, including empty casings that haven't been ejected. In addition, speed loaders can be used on each other to transfer bullets. You can print additional .38 speed loaders at the protolathes located in the [[Security Office]] and in the [[Armory]]. Autolathes can also print them, and they have the added benefit of being able to recycle them (an Autolathe can easily be found in the [[Cargo Office]]). An empty speed loader can be recycled for the full cost of a filled one. Note that, unlike disablers, the .38 is a ballistic weapon, meaning its projectiles can't go through glass and will be blocked by shields.


As the revolver is considered lethal, it will upset any AIs that are anti-harm should you use it. And while the disabler is one of the most powerful weapons on the station, the .38 has some advantages over it:
As the revolver is considered lethal, it will upset any silicons under prevent-harm lawsets should you use it. And while the disabler is one of the most powerful weapons on the station, the .38 has some advantages over it:
*It can be quickly reloaded in the field.
*It can be quickly reloaded in the field.
*It has the capacity to damage simplemobs and cyborgs.
*It has the capacity to damage simplemobs and cyborgs.
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* '''.38 Iceblox''': Does 20 brute damage, but freezes living targets. Printed at the Armory protolathe.
* '''.38 Iceblox''': Does 20 brute damage, but freezes living targets. Printed at the Armory protolathe.
* <s>'''.357:''' Does 60 brute damage, has a chance to misfire. Individual bullets printed at a hacked autolathe.</s>
* <s>'''.357:''' Does 60 brute damage, has a chance to misfire. Individual bullets printed at a hacked autolathe.</s>
TRAC is useful with a tracking program, as you can tag a fleeing suspect and track them for a fairly long time. This turns your revolver into more of a utility tool, rather than a weapon to actually kill people. Hot Shot, on the other hand, WILL kill people, as it does brute equal to the burn damage a laser gun does, while also setting any targets on fire immediately. Combined with the spam-y nature of the revolver, any target of Hot Shot is likely to die and husk from burn, unless they have significantly robust fire resistance or immunity. Iceblox is much the same, but it significantly slows people down, rather than set them alit. Note that cold damage is equally capable of husking, as it deals burn damage, too.
TRAC is useful with a tracking program, as you can tag a fleeing suspect and pinpoint them for a fairly long time. This turns your revolver into more of a utility tool, rather than a weapon to actually defend yourself. Hot Shot, on the other hand, WILL kill people, as it does brute equal to the burn damage a laser gun does, while also setting any targets on fire immediately. Combined with the spam-y nature of the revolver, any target of Hot Shot is likely to die and husk from burn, unless they have robust fire resistance or immunity. Iceblox is much the same, but it significantly slows people down, rather than set them alit. Note that cold damage is equally capable of husking, as it deals burn damage, too.


If you ALT+CLICK on the revolver, you can change its skin. If its skin has already been changed, it spins the revolver's cylinder instead (which WILL randomize the order of bullets). You can use a pen to rename it or give it a description as well.
If you ALT+CLICK on the revolver, you can change its skin. If its skin has already been changed, it spins the revolver's cylinder instead (which WILL randomize the order of bullets). You can use a pen to rename it or give it a description as well.
==== The Forbidden Revolver ====
==== The Forbidden Revolver ====
By emptying your revolver of bullets and using a screwdriver on it, you can reinforce the barrel, converting the caliber to .357. There are four main things to note about this decision:
By emptying your revolver of bullets and using a screwdriver on it, you reinforce its barrel, converting the caliber to .357. There are four main things to note about this decision:
# The revolver cannot be loaded with any .38 bullet, only .357 rounds, which deal 60 brute and can be printed at a hacked autolathe. The individual bullets must be loaded separately and cannot be held in a shoulder holster.
# The revolver cannot be loaded with any .38 bullet, only .357 rounds, which deal 60 brute and can be printed at a hacked autolathe. The individual bullets must be loaded separately and cannot be held in a shoulder holster.
# The revolver's rate of fire decreases slightly.
# The revolver's rate of fire decreases slightly.
# Each pull of the trigger has a chance to misfire the weapon, causing it to explode in your hand, dealing moderate brute damage and forcing you to drop the weapon. The round will not be used. The fewer live rounds present in the revolver, the higher the chance of misfire.
# Each pull of the trigger has a chance to misfire the weapon, causing it to explode in your hand, dealing moderate brute damage and forcing you to drop the weapon. The round will not be used. The fewer live rounds present in the revolver, the higher the chance of misfire. Specifically, the chance of misfire is equal to '''0.7 - 0.1x''', where '''x''' is the number of live rounds in the revolver.
# '''Converting your revolver to .357 for no reason can be ruled as powergaming. A good rule of thumb is to only do so with authorization and if a station threat requires lethals. When in doubt, ask an administrator.'''
# '''Converting your revolver to .357 for no reason can be ruled as powergaming. A good rule of thumb is to only do so with authorization and if a station threat requires lethals. When in doubt, ask an administrator.'''
While this does significantly increase the lethality of the revolver, it becomes much more difficult to obtain, store, and load ammunition. In addition, the misfire represents a randomness that can and will get you killed. If you're dealing with a threat that demands .357, and you misfire, the chances of you walking away alive drop dramatically. You can alleviate the dropping by obtaining an Anti-Drop implant from Medical or [[Robotics Lab|Robotics]], once the appropriate research has been done, but you will still deal the brute to yourself and the shot will not go off.
While this does significantly increase the lethality of the revolver, it becomes much more difficult to obtain, store, and load ammunition. In addition, the misfire represents a randomness that can and will get you killed. If you're dealing with a threat that demands .357, and you misfire, the chances of you walking away alive drop dramatically. You can alleviate the dropping by obtaining an Anti-Drop implant from Medical or [[Robotics Lab|Robotics]] once the appropriate research has been completed, but you will still deal the brute to yourself, and the shot will not go off.


If for some reason you obtain a speed loader meant for the Syndicate .357 revolver, you can use it on a modified .38 revolver, despite the speed loader holding 7 bullets and the Detective's revolver holding 6. This can help to alleviate the problems of bulky ammunition and slow reloading times.
If, for some reason, you obtain a speed loader meant for the Syndicate .357 revolver, you can use it on a modified .38 revolver, despite the speed loader holding 7 bullets and the Detective's revolver holding 6. This can help to alleviate the problems of bulky ammunition and slow reloading times.
=== The Forensic Scanner ===
=== The Forensic Scanner ===
The Forensic Scanner begins the round in your backpack, and there is an extra located in your locker. It's good practice to take the extra and set it in the Security Office, in case other officers need it and you go missing. More can be printed at the Security protolathe once the appropriate research has been completed. In addition, said research also allows for the printing of Advanced Forensic Scanners, which offer more information, such as the location of the scan, as well as scanning quicker.
The Forensic Scanner begins the round in your backpack, and there is an extra located in your locker. It's good practice to take the extra and set it in the Security Office, in case other officers need it and you go missing. More can be printed at the Security protolathe once the appropriate research has been completed. In addition, said research also allows for the printing of Advanced Forensic Scanners, which offer more information, such as the location of the scan, as well as scanning quicker.


As usage of the Scanner has already been extensively covered in Scene Analysis 101, there's little more to discuss regarding its utility. More than your gun, it's important to keep this on you at all times. Without it, your investigations might as well be performed by the average joe.
As usage of the Scanner has already been extensively covered in Scene Analysis 101, there's little more to discuss regarding its utility. More than your gun, it's important to keep this on you at all times. Without it, your investigations might as well be performed by the Average Joe.
=== The Wooden Baton ===
=== The Wooden Baton ===
The Wooden Baton begins the round in your backpack and functions almost identically to the telescopic batons that the Heads of Staff receive, except two things. Firstly, it is a normal-sized item that cannot be made smaller. Secondly, it does moderately more stamina damage. Be sure to target the legs if you mean to knock someone down, and target the arms if you want to knock something out of someone's hands. It will take multiple hits to fully knock someone down, so be wary of retaliation. As for storage, it can conveniently fit on your exosuit, assuming you're wearing a Security-rated exosuit, which includes your trenchcoats and armor vest.
The Wooden Baton begins the round in your backpack and functions almost identically to the telescopic batons that the Heads of Staff receive, except two things. Firstly, it is a normal-sized item that cannot be made smaller. Secondly, it does moderately more stamina damage. Be sure to target the legs if you mean to knock someone down, and target the arms if you want to knock something out of someone's hands. It will take multiple hits to fully knock someone down, so be wary of retaliation. As for storage, it can conveniently fit on your exosuit, assuming you're wearing a Security-rated exosuit, which includes your trenchcoats and armor vest.
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* '''Universal Recorder''', located on your main desk. Can record and playback any dialogue, in any language, automatically translating it.
* '''Universal Recorder''', located on your main desk. Can record and playback any dialogue, in any language, automatically translating it.
* '''Camera''', located on your main desk, which can be used for taking pictures of anyone, anything, anywhere.
* '''Camera''', located on your main desk, which can be used for taking pictures of anyone, anything, anywhere.
* '''PDA''', located on your waist when you spawn, loaded with a D.E.T.E.C.T. cartridge that gives you Security and Medical records, as well as being able to check the crew manifest. The last is useful if you suspect non-crew on the station, posing that they are.
* '''PDA''', located on your waist when you spawn, loaded with a D.E.T.E.C.T. cartridge that gives you Security and Medical records, a built-in health scanner, and access to the crew manifest. The last is useful if you suspect non-crew on the station, as they won't appear on the manifest.
* '''Security Holoprojector''', located in your locker. Creates up to three holographic images that prevent people from running through them. They can be destroyed easily with a few hits. Mostly useful for restricting speed through an area, such as a crime scene.
* '''Security Holoprojector''', located in your locker. Creates up to three holographic images that prevent people from running through them. They can be destroyed easily with a few hits. Mostly useful for restricting speed through an area, such as a crime scene.
* '''White Crayon''', located in your pocket when you spawn. It can be used to draw outlines around corpses if you want to seriously roleplay your investigations (despite the contamination this would cause).
* '''White Crayon''', located in your pocket when you spawn. It can be used to draw outlines around corpses if you want to seriously roleplay your investigations (despite the contamination this would cause). An incredibly rare flavor of crayon.
* '''Hand Labeler''', located on your desk. Can be used to label evidence bags, reports, papers; whatever you need if you want to organize.
* '''Hand Labeler''', located on your desk. Can be used to label evidence bags, reports, papers; whatever you need if you want to organize.
* '''Cigarettes and a Zippo Lighter''', located on your main desk (a cigarette also spawns lit in your mouth). Useful if you want to complete the Noir Aesthetic™.
* '''Cigarettes and a Zippo Lighter''', located on your main desk (a cigarette also spawns lit in your mouth). Useful if you want to complete the Noir Aesthetic™.
* '''Detective Clothing Bag''', located in your locker. Possesses all varieties of clothing to fulfill your noir desires. The trenchcoats and armor vest provide armor, and count as Security exosuits for the purposes of storing gear on them.
* '''Detective Clothing Bag''', located in your locker. Possesses all varieties of clothing to fulfill your noir desires. The trenchcoats and armor vest provide armor and count as Security exosuits for the purposes of storing gear on them.
* '''Fedora''', located on your head when you spawn. If you ALT+CLICK on it, it'll pull out a candy corn every so often, as well as reveal the flask hidden inside, which is filled with whiskey. The brown fedora's tiny inventory slot can be opened just by clicking; the black fedora requires you to alt+click, nor does it have candy corns.
* '''Fedora''', located on your head when you spawn. If you ALT+CLICK on it, it'll pull out a candy corn every so often, as well as reveal the flask hidden inside, which is filled with whiskey. The brown fedora's tiny inventory slot can be opened just by clicking on the hat; the black fedora requires you to ALT+CLICK, and it does not have candy corns.
The final two items are not located in the Detective's office, but are useful tools to him regardless.
The final two items are not located in the Detective's office, but are useful tools to him regardless.
* '''Handcuffs''', located in the Brig and the Security Office. Carrying a pair or two is good for if you have to restrain a suspect or assist an officer. '''Under normal circumstances, you should not be making arrests by yourself.'''
* '''Handcuffs''', located in the Brig and the Security Office. Carrying a pair or two is good for if you have to restrain a suspect or assist an officer. '''Remember that under normal circumstances you should not be making arrests by yourself.'''
* '''Flash''', located in the Security Office. Can be used to instantly stun someone in melee range if they lack flash protection. '''This hardstuns cyborgs and renders them unable to act or see.''' You can also interact with it in-hand by clicking on it or pressing Z to perform an area flash, blinding people around you without flash protection, and making them disorientated, making it difficult for them to move in a straight line.
* '''Flash''', located in the Security Office. Can be used to instantly stun someone in melee range if they lack flash protection. '''This hardstuns cyborgs and renders them unable to act or see.''' You can also interact with it in-hand by clicking on it or pressing Z to perform an area flash, temporarily blinding people around you without flash protection, and disorientating them, making it difficult for them to move in a straight line.
'''If you're looking for more equipment, the Warden or Head of Security can issue you more standard security equipment. This may come with elevated responsibilities.'''
'''If you're looking for more equipment, the Warden or Head of Security can issue you more standard security equipment. This may come with elevated responsibilities.'''
==Tips==
==Tips==
*Frequent usage of your radio is paramount as a member of Security, and, by extension, a Detective. Informing your fellow officers of your movements, discoveries, and intentions allow for the coordination and cooperation you need to succeed and survive.
*Frequent usage of your radio is paramount as a member of Security, and, by extension, a Detective. Informing your fellow officers of your movements, discoveries, and intentions allow for the coordination and cooperation you need to succeed and survive.
**Obtaining a general, handheld radio is very helpful if [[Telecommunications]] has an outage, as you don't have access to a Security Transceiver, unless you ask for one. If you do obtain a Transceiver, be sure to leave it off on default so the Security radio channel isn't leaked to anyone you pass by.
**Obtaining a general, handheld radio is very helpful if [[Telecommunications]] has an outage, as you don't have access to a Security Transceiver, unless you ask for one. If you do obtain a Transceiver, be sure to leave it off on default so the Security radio channel isn't leaked to anyone you pass by.
*If you decide to patrol in maintenance, it's preferred that you get another officer to come with you. Not only is there significantly more safety in numbers, but they possess the equipment and the authorization to make arrests or deal with suspects far more effectively.
*If you decide to patrol in maintenance, it's preferred that you get another officer to come with you. Not only is there significantly more safety in numbers, but they possess the equipment and the authorization to make arrests or deal with suspects effectively.
**In general, you can always act to assist an officer if they're in need of it.
**In general, you can always act to assist an officer if they're in need of it.
*Unfortunately, sometimes other officers will print off their own Forensic Scanners and do your job for you, or otherwise ignore what you say. It's preferred to solve these oversteps in-character, and it's important to insist on the little authority you have, as well as the value that your investigating can provide.
*Unfortunately, sometimes other officers will print off their own Forensic Scanners and do your job for you, or otherwise ignore what you say. It's preferred to solve these oversteps in-character, and it's important to insist on the little authority you have, as well as the value that your investigating can provide.
**Because Detective is also widely considered to have the least authority in Security, the leads and suspicions you share might be wholly ignored. As frustrating as this can be, remember that you are not a full officer. You can only act under certain circumstances and can't just arrest someone because Security refuses to do it for you.
*If you want to check if a husk was drained or burned, try extracting blood from it with a syringe. A Changeling victim won't have any blood.
*If you want to check if a husk was drained or burned, try extracting blood from it with a syringe. A Changeling victim won't have any blood.
**Using circumstantial evidence is usually more than enough to determine this. Inspecting the body will also report any existing Brute or Burn on it.
**Using circumstantial evidence is usually more than enough to determine this. Inspecting the body will also report any existing Brute or Burn on it.
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*As a member of Security, you love donuts. This means that you can bypass species preferences if you're hungry with the donuts in the Security Office, or on the [[Kitchen]] counter.
*As a member of Security, you love donuts. This means that you can bypass species preferences if you're hungry with the donuts in the Security Office, or on the [[Kitchen]] counter.
*A lone radio headset near a body or in a crime scene will probably have the fingerprints of your victim, as well as any traces left by the murderer who stripped it from them.
*A lone radio headset near a body or in a crime scene will probably have the fingerprints of your victim, as well as any traces left by the murderer who stripped it from them.
*If someone's broken into any Security Posts and stolen the locker, you can assume the Security radio channel is compromised. If you narrow down the suspects based on fibers, make sure to have the officers who search them check their radio headsets as well.
*If someone's broken into any Security Posts and stolen the locker, you can assume the Security radio channel is compromised. If you narrow down the suspects based on fibers, make sure to have the officers who search them check their radio headsets as well. A screwdriver on a radio headset pops out the keys, and inspecting it in-hand also tells the channels it has access to.
*You can use [[Meson Goggles]] to find false walls; they show as open spaces when not in direct sight of them, so long as Mesons are equipped. Furthermore, if you get some cable coil and tools, you can craft Meson HUDglasses, which will combine the benefits of the two eyewears.
*You can use [[Meson Goggles]] to find false walls, as the walls will show as open spaces when not in direct sight of them. Furthermore, if you get some cable coil and tools, you can craft Meson HUDglasses, which will combine the benefits of the two eyewears.
*The Forensic Scanner can be used at range, to scan containers and such. This is the best way to use it, so you don't accidentally stow it in any containers.
*The Forensic Scanner can be used at range, to scan containers and such. This is the typically the best way to use it, so you don't accidentally stow it in any containers.
*You can get a person's fingerprints by directly scanning them with a Forensic Scanner.
*You can get a person's fingerprints by scanning them directly with a Forensic Scanner.
*The Universal Recorder works even in a container. Turn it on and keep it in your bag, or keep recorders around the station, and go and check on them to see if they caught anything incriminating.
*The Universal Recorder works even in a container. Turn it on and keep it in your bag, or keep recorders around the station, checking on them later to see if they caught anything incriminating.
*Tiny items other than the flask can fit in your fedora (if you're wearing one), such as a [[GPS]], Universal Recorder, or Pocket Fire Extinguisher.
*Tiny items other than the flask can fit in your fedora (if you're wearing one), such as a [[GPS]], Universal Recorder, or Pocket Fire Extinguisher.
*If you find no traces at all on something that should have them, it's very likely someone used [[soap]] to clean up the evidence.
*If you find no traces at all on something that should have them, it's very likely someone used [[soap]] to clean up the evidence.
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