Cadet Serpico
Cadet Serpico is a Lower Levels native who joined Security and discovers that officers take bribes. His storyline starts on day 40, buys snacks and drinks from you, and ends around day 57 with three possible outcomes depending on who you tell him to give his evidence to. It does not run in endless mode.
When does Cadet Serpico first appear?
Day 40, on his first day on duty. His visits are fixed to the calendar:
| Day | Visit |
|---|---|
| 40 | Serpico, wants snacks to befriend colleagues (budget 100 credits) |
| 42 | Serpico, wants a drink (budget 120 credits) |
| 43 | Serpico, wants food and drinks (budget 120 credits) |
| 45 | A Security officer asks if you have seen him |
| 46 | Serpico on the run |
| 48 | Georgio brings a letter |
What he buys: snacks and food, alcohol, drinks. Faction: Security (he is a cadet); later he turns to other factions.
Spoilers: storyline
Visits in order
- Day 40. Serpico says he is new to Security and born in the Lower Levels. He wants snacks to make friends with his colleagues. Some of his family consider him a traitor.
- Day 42. He is shaken: he saw officers taking bribes from the Upper Levels, the Cartel and even revolutionaries. He buys alcohol.
- Day 43. He is happy: he reported the corruption to his superior and an internal investigation is opening. He buys food and drink, but no alcohol this time.
- Day 45. An officer says there is a warrant out for Serpico on corruption charges (and for drinking on duty). The reward is 400 credits. You are told to report him if you see him.
- Day 46. Serpico comes by: they are trying to pin everything on him, and he is going to hide in the Dumping Grounds. He is now wanted for 300 credits. If you report him, he is shot and his storyline ends.
- Day 48: the letter. Georgio brings you a letter from Serpico. He was shot while escaping and is hiding at the Dumping Ground. He has evidence but will not survive without food. He asks you to leave 2,000 kcal of food on the ground at the Dumping Ground within 3 nights. A night log tells you how much he has gathered.
- Day 51: the deadline. If you did not leave enough food, the news “Security Officer Found Dead in the Dumping Ground” runs and the storyline ends.
- Day 52. A Security officer returns and says Serpico was seen back in the Lower Levels. The reward is now 600 credits.
- Day 54: who gets the evidence? Serpico thanks you for the food, says the evidence is compiled and asks whom he should give it to. Reporting him now ends the story. Otherwise, your three options:
- Revolution: hand it to the Revolution.
- Black Market: sell it and escape the station.
- Security: hand it to a trusted high-ranking officer. Requires 50 Security reputation.
- Day 55: the news. If you chose the Revolution or Security, a news story runs (“Security Corruption Exposed” for the Revolution; “Corruption Charges Reach Security Leadership” for Security).
- Day 57: the ending. Serpico visits one last time:
| Choice | Ending | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution | The evidence is out and a few low-ranking officers face charges, but the top walked free. Serpico joins the Revolution. | +12 Revolution |
| Black Market | The Black Market pays well, enough to get his family off the Lower Levels, and he leaves the station for good. | +12 Black Market |
| Security | Officers of every rank face charges and Serpico is transferred to a new anti-corruption task force. | +12 Security |
In all three endings Serpico lets you pick one reward (a shabby item): Storage Bay (Extended), 4 Module Bay Expansion Kits, or 2 Current Converters.
FAQ
When does Cadet Serpico appear?
Day 40, then days 42, 43, 45, 46, 48, 52, 54, 55 (news) and 57.
How much food does Serpico need?
2,000 kcal, left on the ground at the Dumping Ground within 3 nights of the letter.
What happens if I report Serpico?
He is shot and the storyline ends. The reward is 300 credits on day 46 and 600 later.
Which ending is best?
The Security ending is the only one where the high-ranking officers are charged, but it needs 50 Security reputation.