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The Data Scientist

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH guide · Analytical base connected to decipher strand telemetry ✓ Checked against sources

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This facility serves as a prepper shelter operated by the eccentric Data Scientist, who uses advanced computing to assist network integration. Sam visits here during Episode 7 to link the location to the Chiral Network while completing high-priority delivery requests. Further deliveries increase connection levels to earn combat equipment, stealth gear, and defensive upgrades.

Region: Australia
Getting there: east of The Pizza Chef across the open terrain
Connects to: The Pizza Chef, The Motherhood, The Mechanic
Related quests: Main Order 025: Deliver Piping Hot Pizza to the Data Scientist · Main Order 026: Recover Old BB Pod from the Armed Survivalists' Base · Sub Order No. 106 · Sub Order 107: Recover One or More Empty Pizza Containers from the Armed Surviva · Order 406 · Order 589
Services and people: Delivery Terminal · The Data Scientist
Enemy types: Armed Survivalists

Achievements here

So YOU'RE the Pizza Chef!Raise your connection with the Pizza Chef past level 1, then search the bandit camp near The Data Scientist for the lost cargo "Pizza Chef's Misanga". Deliver it, defeat the Ghost Mechs behind the terminal door, and interact with the back door to trigger the secret scene.

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Items

0/7

Data Scientist delivery terminal console: Porter Suit: AI Camo, Sneaking Boots, SL-LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv1, Nousagi Hat, SL-LW Assault Rifle [MP] Lv2, Custom Hologram: The Data Scientist, Dog MineThe Data Scientist delivery terminal consoleHow: reach connection level 1 with The Data Scientist

Secrets

0/1

Reaching connection level 2 unlocks the Nousagi Hat, which frequently mutters the VTuber catchphrase "Peko".

Enemies

Armed Survivalists

Hostile human fighters operating from nearby encampments along the delivery trails

Tips

When running Main Order 025 from The Pizza Chef, keep the pizza flat in your pack and use a Tri-Cruiser or zip line setup to beat the strict express timer without damaging the cargo.

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