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Records represent the game's primary method of world-building and it's secondary source of narrative.
Most records come in the form of documents found throughout the world, but some are also in the form of audio recordings. Both can be picked up by The Driver and stored in the Fax Machine at the Auto Shop. Their content can also be found in the Logbook at any time.
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Frequency File
Frequency File is a radio show, hosted by Chiaki Saruhashi, which discusses the mysteries and conspiracies surrounding the Zone.
There are ten total episodes of Frequency File, each of which is broken up into multiple parts: Ep. 1 (2 parts), Ep. 2 (5 parts), Ep. 3 (5 parts), Ep. 4 (3 parts), Ep. 5 (3 parts), Ep. 6 (2 parts), Ep. 7 (2 parts), Ep. 8 (4 parts), Ep. 9 (3 parts), and Ep. 10 (1 part).
Episodes of Frequency File can be found via Zone Recieivers.
Anomaly Encounters
Anomaly Encounters are first-hand accounts of ARDA employees encountering Anomalies out in the Zone.
There are 6 total entries of Anomaly Encounters. Entries are typically found in Pneumatic Deposit Boxes or inside of containers in Lab structures throughout the Zone.
Anomaly Studies
Anomaly Studies are research reference notes from ARDA's catalogue of known Anomalies.
There are 7 total entries of Anomaly Studies. Entries are typically found in Pneumatic Deposit Boxes or inside of containers in Lab structures throughout the Zone.
Theories
Theories are conspiracy contrivances written by people outside of the Zone.
There are 7 total entries of Theories. Entries are typically found in Pneumatic Deposit Boxes.
Singley & Family
Singley & Family are diary entries written by the family-owned moving company as they take on work in the Zone.
There are 8 total entries of Singley & Family. Entries can be found in Box Trucks throughout the Zone.
Lab Reports
Lab Reports are progress reports from members of ARDA's R&D Department to the department head, Dr. Ophelia Turner.
There are 6 total entries of Lab Reports. Entries are typically found in Pneumatic Deposit Boxes or inside of containers in Lab structures throughout the Zone.
SRR Meeting Minutes
SRR Meeting Minutes are the official documented topics of discussion and points of order of meetings held by the Society of Radio Reconstruction (SRR).
There are 9 total entries of SRR Meeting Minutes. Entries are typically found inside containers in Lab structures throughout the Zone.
Off the Job
Off the Job are entries from various ARDA employees and Zone residents depicting what they do in their recreational time, sometimes including insights into how ARDA has impacted their personal lives.
There are 9 total entries of Off the Job. Entries are typically found inside of containers in various structures throughout the Zone, but are not usually in Pneumatic Deposit Boxes or Lab structures, unlike most other Records.
Poetry by Tobias B.
Poetry by Tobias B. is a selection of poems by Tobias Barlow.
There are 4 total entries of Poetry by Tobias B. Entries are typically found inside of containers in various structures throughout the Zone, but are not usually in Pneumatic Deposit Boxes or Lab structures, unlike most other Records.
The Mailman
The Mailman is a series of excerpts from the personal logs of a Pneumatube Technician in the Zone.
There are 6 total entries of The Mailman. Entries can be found in Pneumatic Deposit Boxes throughout the Zone.
Zone Motors and You
Zone Motors and You are survival tips for the Zone.
There are 6 total entries of Zone Motors and You. Entries are typically found inside of containers in various structures throughout the Zone, but are not usually in Pneumatic Deposit Boxes or Lab structures, unlike most other Records.