Interrogation transcripts

Entrant with invalid documents in the booth.

When a discrepancy is detected and an entrant is interrogated, the interrogation dialog is generated from a number of options. Scripted entrants have unique dialog not listed below. See character articles or articles for each day for their transcripts.

Conflicting statement

Purpose stated does not match documents

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
This entry permit is for work. You are authorized for transit only. You are authorized for transport only. You have only a visitors entry permit. This entry permit is for immigrating. Your entry purpose does not match up. This entry permit purpose does not match.	one of the following: Right. I make mistake. Yes, of course. Apologies. followed by: I am just visiting. I am transporting goods. I just pass through. I have come to work. I move here permanently.

Duration stated does not match documents

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
The length of your stay is different.	one of the following: Right. I make mistake. Yes, of course. Apologies. followed by actual duration (see list here)

Expired document

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
This document has expired. You cannot enter using an expired document.	expired entry permit or access permit I could not come until now. I was busy. expired passport What? That is mistake. I just renewed it. That must be a typographical error. expired grant of asylum There was nothing I could do. My travel was difficult. Please, have mercy.

Invalid entry ticket

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
This ticket is for another day. You cannot enter today. The date on this ticket is wrong.	one of the default replies, or It is my mistake. Oh?

Missing documents

Instead of the comments below, an entrant may hand in the missing document and say one of the default replies.

Missing passport

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Where is passport? A passport is required.	They took away my passport. What is passport?

Missing access permit

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Where is the access permit? You have no access permit. The access permit is missing.	I was not able to get one. What is that? Do I need one? Is required? I lost it. I did not know it was required.

Missing entry permit

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Where is the entry permit? You have no entry permit. The entry permit is missing.	same as above

Missing work pass

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Where is the work pass? You have no work pass. The work pass is missing.	same as above, or I will get one after I enter.

Missing entry ticket

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
You cannot enter without a ticket. Foreigners must present an entry ticket. Where is your entry ticket?	I do not know what that is. I have none. It was lost.

Missing ID card

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Where is your id card? I need your id card.	I never got one. I left before they were issued. I lost it.

Missing ID supplement

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
You must carry an id supplement. Where is your id supplement?	I never got one. What is a supplement? This was not provided to me.

Missing grant of asylum

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
You have no grant for asylum. Where is your asylum grant?	I could not secure one in time. I have none. What is that?

Missing certificate of vaccination

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Where is the vaccine certification? Where is your proof of vaccination? All entrants must be vaccinated.	one of the default replies, or I do not believe in vaccines. I could not afford certification.

Invalid information

Invalid name

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
These names do not match.	I have two different names. I have multiple names. My name was changed recently.

Invalid work duration

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
You are not authorized to work this long. This work pass expires before your visit.	I will renew the pass soon. I am planning to renew it. My entry permit is longer than I need.

Invalid ID number

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
These numbers do not match. There is a discrepancy here. There are two different numbers here.	one of the default replies, or It must be a mistake. The document is valid. Check again.

Invalid photo

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
This does not look like you. Your picture. It is different. Your appearance has changed.	It is an old picture. I had surgery. The years have been cruel. I do not know what to say. It is me.

Invalid issuing city

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
This issuing city is incorrect. Your passport has false information.	I have no idea what you are talking about. I do not know anything about that. I do not understand.

Invalid sex

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
You are a man? It says here that you are male. You are a woman? Your passport says you are female. Are you a woman or a man? You are male or female?	The passport is correct. Why do you ask? As the document says. What is this question?
If scanning does not clear the discrepancy (does not occur in the beta) There is a problem with your documentation.	one of the default replies

Invalid height

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Your height is different. This information does not look correct. This is incorrect.	one of the default replies, or Perhaps my shoes are different. It is a natural difference.

Invalid weight

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
You have been selected for a random search.	no response

Description on access permit or ID supplement does not match

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
This does not sound like you. You do not match this description.	I have changed. How can you say for sure? Is that good or bad?

Diplomatic authorization does not list Arstotzka

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Your diplomatic authorization does not cover Arstotzka. You have no diplomatic rights here. This authorization does not include Arstotzka.	Nonsense. Check with your superiors. I have full authorization.

Invalid district in identity card

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
This card contains false information.	I have no idea what you are talking about. I do not know anything about that. I do not understand.

Invalid certificate of vaccination

Expired certificate

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
This vaccine has expired. This vaccine is no longer active.	one of the default replies

No polio vaccination

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
You are missing the required vaccination. This vaccine certificate is insufficient.	one of the default replies

Missing or forged seals

Document has a forged seal

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
generic This document is forged. This is a forgery. forged diplomatic authorization This seal is forged. This seal is not correct. forged grant of asylum This seal is forged. This grant is not sealed properly.	I have no idea what you are talking about. I do not know anything about that. I do not understand.

Document is missing a seal

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
one of the comments from the generic or correct specialized forged seal section above, or This document is missing its seal. There is no seal here. I do not see the required seal here.	I have no idea what you are talking about. I do not know anything about that. I do not understand.

Wanted criminal detected

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
You have interesting face. Maybe you should not have come. We have some questions for you.	I have nothing to say. Let me through or you will regret it. I do not like your tone.

After searching or taking fingerprints

Contraband detected

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
You have made a mistake coming here. The following is a possible comment only of the contraband consists of drugs: There is zero tolerance for contraband. In beta: There is zero tolerance for your kind.	one of the default replies, or You can see that? What? I know nothing. Is it so obvious?

No known aliases

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
There is no record of this name. I cannot verify your alias. I cannot verify your identity. Your identity does not match.	one of the default replies

Fingerprints do not match

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Your fingerprints do not match our records. I cannot verify your fingerprints. I cannot verify your identity. Your identity does not match.	one of the default replies

When the detain button is pushed

possible questions/comments by inspector	possible replies by entrant
Wait here. One moment please.	What are you doing? What is happening? What is this? diplomats You have no authority for this! Who do you think you are? You are a fool! asylum-seekers You cannot do this! What will happen to me?

Generic replies by entrants

Default replies to certain questions (see above)

• Please let me through.
• What are you talking about?
• I know nothing about this.
• I do not know what to say.
• Oh?

When handing back a fingerprint sheet

(Does not occur in the beta.)

• Here.
• Is this ok?
• Here are my fingerprints.
• Now I have ink everywhere.

When handing in a missing document

• Here it is.
• Sorry. I have it here.
• I have it here.
• Here.