Buzz off, stalker. We don't let every loser go through.
― Warrant Officer
The Duty checkpoint is a location featured in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky.
Overview[]
The checkpoint is located at the northern end of the Garbage. According to a description of a stash (Chest at the heavily armed military checkpoint), this checkpoint may have been previously occupied by the Military.
Appearances[]
Shadow of Chernobyl[]
Several Duty members guard the gate to the Rostok area, with the Warrant Officer in charge. The player can visit this location before obtaining the documents in the Agroprom Research Institute but the officer will refuse entry.
After retrieving the documents and reaching close proximity, the Warrant Officer will broadcast a message, stating mutants are about to attack the checkpoint. He also says anyone who helps will be rewarded. Once the attack is over and the door is open, the checkpoint no longer serves as an important landmark in the Marked One's quest. Occasionally though, bandits, mercenaries, soldiers, and a few mutants will assault the checkpoint.
There are two storage containers in the checkpoint.
Clear Sky[]
In Clear Sky, due to the absence of Rostok, the checkpoint connects to the Army Warehouses instead, though the path there is initially locked and only becomes accessible after speaking to Forester regarding the Compass. The checkpoint is initially under the Bandits' control, but may be occupied by either Duty or Freedom as part of the Faction Wars.
Loot[]
Shadow of Chernobyl[]
One stash, Chest at the heavily armed military checkpoint, is found at this location.
Clear Sky[]
The unique Inscribed pistol can be found there. It only spawns when the associated side quest has been taken.