Part 1: Setting your Intelligence to -1, aka "below average":If you already created a character with -1 Intelligence from the start, great. Move on to Part 2. If not, you will need to use one or more methods listed below to lower your intelligence.
- Adrena-Time: Use Adrena-Time and wait 15 seconds, you will get a -1 debuff to all attributes (lasts until sleep). This is stackable up to -3.
- Permanent Concussion Flaw: You might be prompted with the Permanent Concussion Flaw, which gives you a -1 penalty to all mind attributes in exchenge for a perk. Note that this is random and might not pop during your playthrough.
- Pressurized Injection Suit: Sold by Probably Carl in Gorgon. Provides -1 to all attributes when equipped.
- Pressurized Injection Mask: Sold by Probably Carl in Gorgon. Provides -1 to all attributes when equipped.
Part 2: Skipping the Hope- Start the quest Kept Secret But Not Forgotten
- Make your way to the Hope's bridge.
- When you arrive at the main console, make a save.
- Use your intelligence lowering devices now (adrena-time 3x + equip pressurized injection gear)
- Make sure your Intelligence is at least "Below Average" in your character stats.
- Interact with the console and choose the following options:
- [Comms] > [Patch ADA]
- I'm ready to skip the Hope.
- Skip the Hope to Terra 2
- I'm skipping it myself.
- [DUMB] Stand back, ADA. I know numbers real good.
- The Sunburn achievement will pop.
Credit to Auce for their
guide.