Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's "In the Name of Science" Side Quest: A Complete Guide
Following the Visions of Truth main mission and a call from Dr. Shcherba, players embark on the "In the Name of Science" side quest in Stalker 2. This quest involves locating electronic collars from various mutants, leading to multiple choices impacting the outcome.
Locating the Electronic Collars
The initial objective requires finding five electronic collars from specific locations:
| Region | Collar Location | Mutant Type |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage | The Brood | Snork |
| Wild Island | Boathouse | Psy Bayun |
| Zaton | Hydrodynamics Lab | Controller |
| Malachite | Brain Scorcher | |
| Red Forest | Containers | Pseudogiant |
Note: If collars are missing, they may have been collected earlier. The console command "XEndQuestNodeBySID E08_SQ01_S2_SetJournal_WaitForSherbaCall_Finish_Pin_0" can resolve this issue.
The Jamming Device: Disable or Recalibrate?
After delivering the collars to Shcherba, a jamming signal is discovered. Players must locate the source (Storage on the Hill) and choose to disable or recalibrate the device.
- Disable/Destroy the Jammer (Recommended): This advances the quest, providing coupons and leading to a confrontation with bloodsuckers and a further choice.
- Recalibrate the Jammer: This concludes the quest with coupons from Dvupalov.
The Final Choice: Kill or Spare Shcherba?
Disabling the jammer leads to another call from Shcherba, followed by a visit to his lab. Players receive Magic Vodka from Dr. Dvupalov. A subsequent encounter involves escaping a room, fighting bloodsuckers, and confronting Shcherba.
The final choice is to kill or spare Shcherba. Both options yield the same rewards (Gauss Gun and the "On a Leash" trophy), but sparing Shcherba maintains positive relations. The console command "XStartQuestNodeBySID E08_SQ01_S3_Technical_SherbaInvitedToLab" can be used to advance the mission if Shcherba fails to call.
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