In TALLBOYS' surreal sandbox immersive sim Militsioner, the Secret Documents represent one of the most intriguing and valuable items you can uncover during your attempt to escape the provincial town. Unlike ordinary loot scattered throughout residential apartments or the town's small shops, the Secret Documents lie buried deep in a submerged subterranean facility.
Obtaining them requires clever environmental manipulation, close monitoring of the giant policeman's emotional state, and careful navigation past potential traps. This guide details where to find the Secret Documents, how to lower the water level blocking access, and what their contents mean for the overarching story.
Where to Find the Secret Documents in Militsioner
The Secret Documents are located in a hidden subterranean computer bunker beneath the town's central drainage network. Reaching this chamber is not as simple as dropping down an open sewer grate; the tunnels are completely flooded at the start of normal play cycles.
To retrieve the documents, follow these steps:
- Monitor the water level: Check the storm drains and shoreline manholes. If the tunnels are filled with water, entering will result in rapid drowning.
- Cheer up the Militsioner: The town's flood levels are tied to the emotional state of the Colossal Policeman. When he cries or enters deep melancholy, tears cascade down the hillside and flood the underground corridors. You must shift his mood to calm or happy to allow the water to drain.
- Locate the drained manhole: Once the water recedes, locate the drained open manhole leading into the underground.
- Enter the server room: Follow the dry tunnel down into a room full of computers and a picture of the officer.
- Collect the documents: Grab the Secret Documents to place them into your inventory.
How to Drain the Submerged Bunker
Because the drainage tunnels remain flooded whenever the Militsioner is distressed, managing the giant's emotional state is the primary puzzle gating the Secret Documents.
- Offer gifts and sustenance: The giant responds positively to food and drink offered directly to him. Giving him items he likes will significantly elevate his mood.
- Positive dialogue choices: When the Militsioner leans down to interrogate you via microphone or direct speech, avoid hostile, sarcastic, or fearful responses. Complimenting his vigilance or playing the role of an obedient, cooperative citizen stabilizes his disposition.
- Avoid petty crimes in plain sight: Getting caught picking locks, breaking windows, or trespassing will trigger anger and sorrow cycles. Keep your illegal activities covert so his emotional baseline remains steady long enough for the storm drains to clear.
Secret Documents vs. Case Files
Players frequently confuse the Secret Documents with the Case Files found during the main escape route. While both items contain classified paperwork, they serve different functions in gameplay and narrative progression.
| Feature | Secret Documents | Official Case Files |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Flooded underground server bunker | Can be stolen from Militsioner |
| Prerequisite | Manipulate giant's mood to drain water | Stolen directly from officer |
| Risk Factor | Environmental hazard (drowning) | High suspicion and direct arrest risk |
| Primary Use | High-tier black market trade, deep lore | Friend can read it, but it doesn't say much |
| Storeable | Yes | Yes |
Lore Implications: What the Secret Documents Reveal
Reading the Secret Documents provides crucial context regarding the nature of the town, your unexplained arrest, and the giant officer himself:
- The Officer's Origin: The documents contain classified reports on a force that grows beyond control, but not by law, but by its own nature.
Best Uses for the Secret Documents
Once you have secured the folder, you have several choices for utilizing it before boarding the escape train:
- Sell to the Pawn Broker: You can sell the documents for a substantial amount of rubles.
- Trade for Passage: Certain NPC escape routes, such as the boatman on the canal, require high-value leverage before they agree to smuggle you out of town. Handing over the documents fulfills their demand instantly.
