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What am I supposed to do?
1 of 5: Have you tried talking to the various scientists and security guards?
2 of 5: If not, either walk into them or use the Use key (default is E) to get them talking.
3 of 5: Most of the major conversation is scripted, so the conversation will start once you enter a certain area or try to access a certain object.
4 of 5: Once you get the characters talking, you should be able to put together what you are supposed to do.
5 of 5: You are supposed to take part in an experiment.