Operation Deadbolt

### Enemies

Zombies, Death Hounds, Chemical Beasts, Oracs, Poison Zombies, Ravens, Mask Queen

### Console codename

zm\_leben

**Operation Deadbolt** is the fourth and final map featured in *ShooterofIO: Modern Ops III* Zombies. Officially released on September 29th, 2024, as part of teh game's Season Six content update, this map occupies a unique narrative that concludes the story that began in Widerstand. As the sixteenth map in the overall Zombies series, Operation Deadbolt brings players to three different locations: The Base of Operations from Leben der Toten, the Forest of the Dead, and Widerstand once again.

## Overview

Operation Deadbolt is an expansive and reimagined map set in a top-secret military installation during the height of Cold War tensions. The map is a drastic evolution of the classic "Operation Bunker" concept, which had only included the surface-level bunkers and a few underground tunnels. In contrast, Operation Deadbolt dives deep into the mythology, adding several new areas, characters, and weapons to the experience.

### Overview

The setting for Operation Deadbolt is a clandestine facility operated under the banner of the enigmatic "Project Osiris," a covert initiative aimed at researching advanced weaponry and paranormal activities. The plot unfolds as players discover that the facility has been overrun by malevolent entities. The military presence has been annihilated, and it's up to the player's team, composed of special forces operators, scientists, and an embedded journalist, to investigate and neutralize the threat.

### Layout and Zones

#### Surface Level

1. The Perimeter: Enclosed by electrified fences, watchtowers, and scattered military vehicles, this is where the players spawn. Weapons available here are basic, with a focus on assault rifles and shotguns.
2. Command Center: The hub of military operations, filled with high-tech computers, mission briefing tables, and a cache of advanced weapons. Players can obtain vital information here.
3. Barracks and Mess Hall: Adjacent to the Command Center, these provide initial lore and serve as areas for early-game scavenging. Players can find unique melee weapons like the "Cleaver" here.
4. Research Labs: High-tech, clean environments that contrast with other parts of the map. They are filled with experiment logs, clues, and specialized gear like hazmat suits, which allow access to otherwise restricted areas.
5. Armory: A fortified area with the most powerful weapons, including the newly introduced "Plasma Caster." However, gaining access requires passing a sequence of challenges.

#### Underground Areas

1. Project Osiris Main Chamber: The heart of the facility, containing a mysterious artifact known as "The Relic." The chamber serves as a critical point for completing main quests.
2. Tunnels and Maintenance Areas: Confusing, labyrinthine passages filled with traps, secrets, and lesser-known routes to key areas. Infested with stronger enemies as the game progresses.
3. Containment Cells: Holding chambers for otherworldly entities. As the rounds advance, these cells open to unleash tougher enemies. Special rewards are provided for those who can successfully neutralize these threats.
4. Decontamination Zone: A hazardous environment where players must wear hazmat suits. This area contains rare materials needed for crafting specialized gear.
5. The Abyss: The lowest level, home to the most terrifying entities. A multi-stage boss fight occurs here as the ultimate endgame challenge.

## Features

### Perks

JuggernogQuick ReviveSpeed ColaStamin-UpDeadshot DaiquiriPhD Flopper
## Easter Eggs

### Main Quest

The Easter Egg in Operation Deadbolt is one of the most intricate challenges in the entire Dark Aether Saga. It ties together threads from Forest of the Dead, Leben der Toten, and Nexus of Shadows, culminating in a lore-rich experience that will leave players spellbound. Below is a step-by-step guide to unraveling the Easter Egg and unlocking its secrets. It is recommended to have a team of at least four players and to have achieved a minimum power level across all weapons.

#### Prerequisites

* Power activated in all areas
* Unlocked Pack-a-Punch
* Minimum of one Wonder Weapon
* Special Gear: Chrono-Gloves

#### Step 1: Finding the "Warden's Diary"

1. Location: Forest of the Dead Area
2. Objective: Locate the Warden's Office and find the hidden bookshelf.
3. Action: Interact with the bookshelf, and it will slide open to reveal the Warden's Diary. One player must pick it up.

#### Step 2: The Revenant Orbs

1. Location: Leben der Toten Area
2. Objective: Locate the three Revenant Orbs scattered around the map.
3. Action: Using the Chrono-Gloves, players must teleport the orbs to the Nexus of Shadows.

#### Step 3: Decrypting the Message

1. Location: Nexus of Shadows Area
2. Objective: Use the decrypted orbs to reveal a hidden message.
3. Action: Place the orbs around the Nexus's central monument. This will trigger a riddle that players must solve within a given time limit.

#### Step 4: The Seal of Shadows

1. Location: Forest of the Dead Area
2. Objective: Solve the riddle and find the Seal of Shadows.
3. Action: Once the riddle is solved, return to the Forest of the Dead and look for a newly appeared cryptic symbol. This is the Seal of Shadows.

#### Step 5: The Time-Locked Gate

1. Location: Leben der Toten Area
2. Objective: Use the Seal of Shadows to unlock a time-locked gate.
3. Action: Place the Seal on the gate and protect it from waves of zombies for 5 minutes.

#### Step 6: The Warden’s Message

1. Location: Leben der Toten Area
2. Objective: Use the Warden's Diary and a special Cipher Key to decode a message.
3. Action: Upon successfully protecting the Seal, the gate will open and inside you'll find a Cipher Key. Use it along with the Warden's Diary to decode the hidden message.

#### Step 7: Activating the Quantum Collider

1. Location: Nexus of Shadows
2. Objective: Activate the Quantum Collider using decoded coordinates.
3. Action: Input the coordinates decoded from the Warden’s Message into the Quantum Collider's interface. This will trigger a cutscene.

#### Step 8: The Final Confrontation

1. Location: Nexus of Shadows
2. Objective: Defeat the Dark Warden boss.
3. Action: After the cutscene, the Dark Warden will appear. All players must focus their firepower to defeat him.

#### Completion and Rewards

Once the Dark Warden is defeated, a final cutscene will play that ties up loose ends from the Dark Aether Saga and rewards players with special items, including a unique camo that can only be obtained by completing this Easter Egg. Congratulations, you've completed the Easter Egg for Operation Deadbolt!

### Music Easter Egg

* The song from Metalica "Enter Sandman" can be actived from finding three instrument parts around the map.
	+ The first part is a Drum Stick, located within the power room, near the power switch.
	+ The second part is a Guitar pick, located inside of the spawn room, after you turn on the power to the map.
	+ The third part is in the secret labs and easily found, it is a Ukulele.

## Intel

There are 17 pieces of intel in Leben der Toten.