Navigating the terrifying corridors of the USG Ishimura requires keen attention to detail, especially when pursuing optional objectives that expand the lore of Dead Space. During the Scientific Methods side mission, players encounter the objective to follow Nicole's hologram in the Medical Deck. Tracking down her trail reveals vital story context regarding the outbreak while rewarding players with essential collectibles along the way.
Locating the Initial Recording in the Emergency Room
To begin this step of the mission, head over to the Emergency Room located on the Medical Deck. Activate the holographic log to witness a past recording of Dr. Nicole Brennan managing a patient during the initial chaos. As the recording plays out, Nicole appears to walk straight through a solid wall, leaving players briefly confused about where to proceed next.
Solving the Circuit Breaker Puzzle
The secret to following her path lies in the nearby circuit breaker setup. Insert the power battery if it is not already in place, then divert power to turn on the shower while turning off the room lights. Once the shower is powered up, approach the wall where Nicole vanished to find a hidden shower door.
Unlocking the Hidden Room with Kinesis
With the shower active, use your Kinesis module to pull open the hidden sliding door mechanism. Stepping through this pathway leads into a secluded study that Nicole repurposed for private sessions. Inside this hidden room, you will find a valuable audio log that updates your quest progress and deepens the narrative mystery.
Continuing the Scientific Methods Questline
After acquiring the log in the secret room, your journal updates with further objectives across different decks of the Ishimura. Following these optional steps allows players to fully understand Nicole's desperate search for a cure before the ship fell to the Necromorph threat. Taking the extra time to explore these side paths ensures you do not miss key lore and rewards during your survival journey.