In Disco Elysium, recovering your lost police badge is one of the most vital early-game objectives to establish your official authority in Martinaise. Players wake up with total amnesia after an intense bender, leaving detective Harrier Du Bois without key items of identification. Locating this item not only helps prove your standing to key figures like Joyce Messier, but it also provides a deeper look into your character's troubled past.
Initial Clues and Reporting Options
When you start your investigation, your missing badge will quickly become a topic of conversation with your partner, Kim Kitsuragi. You can choose to call Precinct 41 using the radio inside Kim's vehicle to report the item lost. Doing so triggers a humorous interaction that earns you experience points, though it turns you into a temporary laughingstock among your colleagues.
Accessing the West Coast Area
To actually find where the badge ended up, players must wait until Day 3 of the main narrative. On Wednesday morning, the damaged water lock west of the pawnshop will finally be repaired. By interacting with the control panel, you can lower the lock and cross over the waterway to reach the fishing village coastline.
Investigating the Sunken Vehicle
Once you step across into the new area, head north along the shore following a set of heavy tire tracks. These marks lead directly to a crashed, half-submerged motor carriage sitting near the ice. Inspecting the vehicle reveals that you cannot safely search inside until the tide recedes. You can pass the necessary hours by sitting on the nearby swings with Kim Kitsuragi.
Retrieving the Badge and Final Steps
After waiting for the tide to go out, return to the crashed motor carriage and examine the cabin again. Searching the interior allows you to retrieve your missing RCM badge along with a unique jacket. Holding your badge grants official authority during interrogations and brings you one step closer to resolving the central mystery in Martinaise.
