Rumors persist of a "Wish Granter" inside the sarcophagus of the Chernobyl reactor, capable of granting any desire. The Great Revelation

You learn that you are Strelok . During a previous raid on the center, you were captured and brainwashed by the C-Consciousness. Due to a system error, you were accidentally programmed to kill yourself. The Ultimate Choice The "long story" ends with a pivotal decision:

Known now only as the , you work for a black-market trader named Sidorovich to pay off your debt. Your journey takes you deeper into the Zone's heart:

You merge with the scientists to help stabilize the Zone, sacrificing your individuality.