- “Atlas Security attempts to repel an infected incursion in one of its many classified research laboratories within the heart of their capital, Midnight City.”
- ―Description
Research Lab is a Zombies map in Futuristic Zombies. It is set within the Odin Research Laboratories, a classified section of the Biogenetics Center inside the Atlas Square Underground Complex.
The map's story follows a team of Atlas Sentinel Corps consisting of captain Naomi Mizushima, corporal Denise McDaniels, Sentinel 85-3 and Sentinel 85-4 as they were ordered by Jonathan Irons to defend the center from the infection incursion.
Features
- Neon Zombies as enemies.
- New Boss enemy: Tyrant.
- Several Easter Eggs
- 1 Main: Datahive
- 2 Minor
- 1 Musical
- Returning Power-Up: Triple Points
- New Power Perks: Extra Strength, Futuristic Pop and Sight Lens.
- 27 Specialized Weapon Variants
Weapons
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ICR-7 - 1500 Points (Central Laboratory) |
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Power Perks
Easter Eggs
Main
- Main article: Datahive
To prevent the loss of vital data within the Odin Research Laboratories, captain Naomi Mizushima is ordered by Gideon to extract the facility's Data Core containing all research data to an inbound security team.
Areas
Main Corridor
The Main Corridor is the starting area in Research Lab. A 200 meter long area, its situated on the same floor as the Central Research Laboratories and Executive Wing, and connects to the Armoury, Security Sector and the Lower B1 and B2 Laboratories on the floors below through an elevator at the other end of spawn. This area contains the rooms Head Office, A1 Office, A3 Office, A6 Office, A9 Office, Men's Restroom 1 and 2, the Disinfection Chamber leading to the Central Research Laboratories and door leading to the Executive Wing. All debris blocking the accessible rooms cost 1000 Points to clear while the elevator debris costs 1500 Points.
The Pack-A-Machine is located directly in front of spawn and requires the Power to be activated. The Mystery Box has two spawns, directly behind the Pack-A-Punch Machine and another near the Elevator. Sight Lens is located inside the Head Office. The E-11 Wall-Buy is located inside the A3 Office and the X12 Wall-Buy is beside the door leading to the Executive Wing.
Central Research Laboratories
The Central Research Laboratories is located across from the Executive Wing in the Main Corridor. It consists of two floors titled H Level and I Level. The H Level contains the Central Laboratory, H1 Laboratory, H3 Laboratory, H1 Cold Storage, Men's Restroom H2 and Men's Restroom H5. The I Level contains Lower Laboratory, I3 Laboratory, I5 Laboratory, I3 Cold Storage and the Lower Specimen Chamber. Both floors contain the North and West Stairwells, connecting the two. All debris blocking the accessible rooms cost 1000 Points to clear while the Central Laboratory and Lower Laboratory cost 1500 Points to clear.
The Mystery Box has four spawns in the Central Research Laboratories; one in the Central Laboratory, another in the H3 Laboratory, another in the Lower Laboratory and another in the Lower Specimen Chamber. Extra Strength is located inside the Men's Restroom H5. There are no Weapon Wall-Buys in this area.
Executive Wing
The Executive Wing is located across from the Central Research Laboratories in the Main Corridor. It consists of two floors titled J Level and K Level. The J Level contains the Executive Chamber, Conference Room J2, J1 Office, J3 Office, J5 Office, Men's Restroom J1 and Women's Restroom J3. The K Level contains Conference Room K4, K2 Office, K4 Office, Women's Restroom K2. Both floors also contain the South Stairwell that connects both; the north remains blocked from debris. All debris blocking the accessible rooms cost 1000 Points to clear while debris blocking the Executive Chamber and Conference Room K4 cost 1500 Points.
The Mystery Box has four spawns in the Executive Wing; one in the Executive Chamber, another inside J3 Office, another inside Conference Room K4 and another inside the Women's Restroom K2. Stopping Power is found inside the K4 Office on the left. The EPM3 Wall-Buy is located inside the Executive Chamber.
Lower Corridor
The Lower Corridor is located several floors below the Main Corridor and is much like the Main Corridor in terms of appearance but is more dark due to the loss of most power. It contains doors that lead to the Armoury, Security Sector and the Lower B1 and B2 Laboratories. This area contains the rooms D2 Office, D6 Office, D11 Office, Women's Restroom 2 and Men's Restroom 4, and two doors leading to the Armoury and Security Sector, and two Disinfection Chambers leading to the Lower B1 and B2 Laboratories. All debris blocking the accessible rooms cost 1500 Points to clear while the Security Sector debris costs 2000 Points.
The Mystery Box has two spawns, one near the Elevator entrance and another at the other end of the corridor near the B2 Disinfection Chamber entrance. Fallout Enhancement is located inside the D6 Office. The SC-12 Wall-Buy is within the Women's Restroom 2 and the Holger-36 Wall-Buy is within the D2 Office.
Armoury
The Armoury is adjacent to the Security Sector and contains the Armoury for the security force stationed within the Odin Research Laboratories. This area contains the Main Armoury, Locker Rooms 1, 4 and 6, Security Barracks, Command Centre and a door that leads to the Security Sector. All debris blocking accessible rooms cost 1500 Points to clear while the Security Sector door costs 2000 Points.
The Mystery Box has two spawns; the first is inside the Main Armoury and the second is inside Locker Room 4. Human Shield is located inside the Security Barracks. The DT-45 Wall-Buy is within Locker Room 6, the M40 Scout Wall-Buy is within the Main Armoury and the SP-X 80 Wall-Buy is within the Command Centre.
Security Sector
The Security Sector is the maintenance sector of the Odin Research Laboratories. Its connected to the Armoury and the B1 and B2 Laboratories through the Lower Corridor. This area contains the Generator Room, Power Rooms 1 and 2, Maintenance Rooms 1 and 3 and several doors connecting to Armoury and Lower B2 Laboratories. All debris blocking the accessible rooms cost 1500 Points to clear while the Generator Room with the Power Switch costs 2500 Points to clear.
The Mystery Box has three spawns in this area; one in the Generator Room, Maintenance Room 3 and Power Room 1. Futuristic Pop is located beside the Power Switch in the Generator Room. The HBRA3 Wall-Buy is within Power Room 2 and the SX-3 Wall-Buy is within Maintenance Room 1.
Lower B1 Laboratories
Lower B2 Laboratories
Survival Mode
After the completion of the Main Easter Egg, the Main Corridor and Lower Corridor are both unlocked as Survival Mode bonus maps. In these bonus maps, players can choose from the game's roster of Operators to play as, or the main map's characters. Power Perks, Wall-Buys, Mystery Box and the Pack-A-Punch are available on these maps in adjusted locations to accommodate the smaller map size.
These maps are listed in the Map Selection screen as:
- Research Lab: Main Corridor
- Research Lab: Lower Corridor
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