Operation: Winter Break

**Operation: Winter Break** is the fourth mission in *I Expect You To Die*.

Nice and cosy in front of the fire.

## Synopsis

The Handler's mission briefing is as follows:

> The Alps are known for scenic vistas, prestigious skiing, and hidden hunting lodges. I'll give you one guess as to which one you'll be enjoying during your trip. If you guessed the hidden hunting lodge, you win the grand prize- which is a trip to a hidden hunting lodge! We believe Zor's working on a secret machine. Infiltrate the lodge and find that machine.
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The mission opens up to the player sitting inside the lodge. The player's mission is to find the machine and destroy it.

## Walkthrough

First, look to your right and pull the purple book down to reveal the purple crystals. These will come in handy later. Light the deer head on fire and then tilt the deer's left antler down to reveal the hidden box in the wall. Open it and take the Zor Orb from inside. Take something that is lit on fire and levitate it up to the rope holding the antler chandelier. It will snap and fall on the Bear Archer, disarming it. Then tilt the candlestick on the wall to your right to open up the safe and input the code "386". Grab the identification card and place it into the slot in your desk and press the green button. Wait until the hand comes up and place the Zor Orb into the hand. You will then need the purple crystals to disarm the machine. Match up the frequencies to the opaque one on the diagram while dodging lasers. The lasers will only appear after the first phase. This goes on for 3 phases. Once that is finished, grab the bar from the helicopter and pull it near you to escape.

## Souvenirs

### Molotov

Light a bottle of Scotch on fire. Do this while the bottle is away from you, as the bottle will explode once set aflame.

### Flying Saucer

Levitate the ash tray out the window. Levitating it far enough should get you the souvenir.

## Debriefing

The Handler's debriefing is as follows:

> It's a shame to see such a lovely lodge ruined like that, especially considering we had to cut the "Lodge Reward Program" I told you about earlier. It turns out, we don't have the budget to hand out lodges all willy nilly. Still, though, well done.
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## Trivia

* See Operation: Winter Break (Developer Commentary).
* Having the Handler comment on the books in the lodge will give small tidbits to lore.
	+ The Essential Guide to Evil Taxidermy: "Never trust a taxidermist."
	+ Graviton Manipulation Theory: "So that's Zor's game. Fiendishly clever."
	+ Gravity Crystals Explained: "His plan seems crystal clear." (Since all the crystal books are the same, he will only comment this once overall.)
		- In this piece of dialogue the Handler uses the wrong set of pronouns for Doctor Zor. Zor's canon pronouns are they/them.
	+ Guidelines: Secret Compartments: Either, "Seems an odd book to have lying around." or, "Zor loves frivolous secret compartments. Perhaps you've overlooked one."
	+ Just Shoot Them - Common Pitfalls of Eccentric Villainy: "This really is a must-read in the evil industry."
	+ Seduction: "Hmm, why would Zor have one of our training manuals?"
* This mission was originally the end of the game before the DLC came out.
* The Lady in the Painting's true identity has not been confirmed as of this time, although she is speculated by some fans to be Dr. Zor. She bears a striking resemblance to Valeri Vitti, as seen in I Expect You To Die 3.