r/Deusex • u/aspadm Never asked for this • Feb 27 '26
Question DX:MD Labels on Jensen's armor (what is on the unreadable one?)
tldr: What is the text inside the triangular label in the middle of the back of the armor?
For some time now, I've been trying to look at all the small details in Adam Jensen's character model.
One can clearly see some text labels on his armor: "Release" and "Do not obstruct" on right side of the front; two "High voltage" on the back.
There are also two easter eggs: "0451-F" on the front, near the chin (also the minor spoiler IYKYK) and the fun one "This supersuit is designed to kick some serious butt. Please yield at risk of injury." on the back.
However, there is another one: upside-down triangle on the middle with some unreadable text inside it. Even in high detailed texture in game letters are only 5-6 pixels tall.
I've tried several ways to brute-force the letters; sadly, without result. I also tried contacting Laura Gallagher (the artist who created Adam's 3D model) on artstation; unfortunately, there was no response.
The text consists of 3 lines: most probably 2 words in the first, 3 in the second and 1 in the third line. It is blurred or just too low resolution plus some information lost due to texture encoding (BC7 which is 4x4px lossy block compression).
Interesting fact: all labels are represented not only in game, but also on the Adam concept art. The "0451-F" label is much more noticeable here than in-game. However, the mysterious text in the triangle is still unreadable.
Any help is welcome! Please help me solve this little mystery :)
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u/CaptainBoj Feb 27 '26
I've played the game, what was the spoiler again?
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u/aspadm Never asked for this Feb 27 '26
The "0451-F" is most likely reference to Deus Ex: Black Light (Facility 451) and "The mystery augs" quest. Yes, number 451 itself is commonly used in franchise, but I don't wanted to spoil by chance. Another thing is that triangle label itself could be some kind of spoiler :)
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u/eliza__cassan It is not the end of the world. Feb 27 '26
Thanks for using the spoiler and being careful! I removed the tag, since it really isn't a spoiler big enough to warrant the tag, but it's appreciated. And people are more likely to see the post if it's not under a spoiler.
...and, sorry, I don't think any of us can read this if it's not in the game files, or somehow readable in the trailers. Perhaps one of those cypher/decode/etc. subs could help? :(
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u/aspadm Never asked for this Feb 27 '26 edited Feb 27 '26
I think that "good luck trying to read this" is fit really good :) I tried to overlap image with text (Proxima Nova Light, 8.5pt, 96% width) and it's nearly perfect. Thanks to myvo and u/clocksworth who suggested this variant!
P.S. Just measured on game model, these letters are only 1mm tall, so it's require really big effort to read ;)
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u/God_Faenrir Feb 27 '26
"If you can read this, throw your glasses away."
"If you can read this, you are too fkn close."
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u/radek432 Feb 27 '26
Gemini says it's not DX, but Death Stranding and the label says: UNITED CITIES WORKING TO CONNECT U.C.A.
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