(9) Confronting Sandoval Deus Ex: HR Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

During the first part of the conversation with Sandoval you will learn that he's not the one responsible for the abduction of the scientists and his only role was removing the transmitters from their bodies. The plan hasn't succeeded and the transmitters are still sending a signal, but on a different frequency. Isaias will then take out a revolver, wanting to commit suicide as an act of penance. Quite obviously, the goal of these negotiations will be to draw him away from this idea. The Social Enhancer augmentation would come in very handy here, allowing you to learn his personality and monitor the persuasion level. Properly conducting the conversation will cause the bar to turn green and making bad decisions will make it more orange. Don't worry if you don't have this augmentation, as the conversation can end with success even without it. Unfortunately I can't give you a certain solution, as Sandoval might act a bit differently each time you talk with him. As a result, it's very important to read each dialogue line very carefully. You also need to keep in mind what your goal is and therefore aim at it throughout the whole conversation.

You will convince Sandoval by trying to search for his good side and brining him out of his depressive mood. The ultimate goal can be reached by empathizing with him.

If you succeed, Sandoval will put the gun down #1. Otherwise, he will end up killing himself #2. In such case it's worth to check out his body and take the palmtop with a code (0110) to the main gate. An alternative way of leading the conversation is using the Social Enhancer augmentation to activate pheromones (Z). you would have to choose the Omega personality options, thanks to which you will remind Sandoval of his children, who wouldn't want to remember him like that.

Reward: 2000 EXP + 750 EXP for staying undetected (success) or 1100 EXP + 750 EXP for staying undetected (failure).