Swipe Card

Lore & Background

However, the existence of the Impostor has turned this mundane security measure into a psychological game. While Crewmates genuinely believe they are securing the vessel, Impostors can mimic the action perfectly without actually interacting with the system's core data. This discrepancy creates a tense dynamic where a player standing at a terminal might be working to save the ship or simply acting out a role to avoid suspicion. The task has become a symbol of the fragile trust that binds the crew together.

In Their Own Story

The fluorescent lights of the Electrical room hummed softly as the blue Crewmate approached the security panel. With a quick, practiced motion, they swiped their card against the scanner. A green light flashed, confirming access granted to the circuit breakers. Across the hall in the shadows, a red Impostor watched from behind a bulkhead, mimicking the same hand motion with empty air, knowing that as long as no one was looking directly at them, the lie would hold.

Reader's Guide

To complete the Swipe Card task, first locate a terminal labeled 'Swipe Card' in areas such as Electrical, Admin, or Navigation on The Skeld. Approach the panel until your character stops automatically. Press the interaction button to begin the mini-game. You will see a card and a scanner appear. Simply hold the action key (or tap repeatedly depending on the platform) to swipe the card through the reader quickly. Once the animation completes, the task bar for that specific location will fill up, marking it as done.

Did You Know?

• The Swipe Card task is one of the few tasks available on multiple maps, including The Skeld and Polus.
• Impostors can choose to perform a fake version of this task that looks identical to the real thing from a distance.
• In the original game release, this was often the first task new players learned due to its simplicity.
• The location of Swipe Card tasks varies by map, but they are almost always found in high-traffic or security-sensitive areas.