JD Wirman

JD Wirman maintains Mortuga mechanical systems — author of chalk notes on Control Room switchboard and primary suspect axis for Means involving ballast timing linked to Illusion Theatre locked-room theories. Wirman's engineer pride makes him defensive when Grimoire presents sloppy wiring photos, but correct presentation unlocks cooperative Maschinenraum tours revealing square wafer tool item.

Interview Wirman alongside Dirk Dansom early; pair switchboard completion screenshot with ballast log discrepancies for tier-three topics. Wirman appears in Maschinenraum during power-on states — map icon shows wrench icon idle loop. Town hall weather crosswind data from town square optionally challenges Wirman claimed maintenance window at Airlock Grotto.

Wirman's suspicion Motive track rises with payroll evidence from piggy bank locker if players connect bonus disputes—optional thread. Refer Ermittlungs-Guide for UI drag order to avoid Wirman shutting down early.

Engine-Room-Autorität und Ballast-Logs

JD Wirman's Maschinenraum jurisdiction includes ballast controls indirectly linked to Illusion Theatre stage lift timing — a fact central to late-game locked-room reconstruction without this profile spoiling outcomes. Wirman's chalk annotations on switchboard panels are diegetic tutorial text, but in-story they also establish Wirman as one of few crew with captain-tier electrical authorization. When interviews stall, re-inspect Maschinenraum ballast dial housing after switchboard solve; new 3D scratch marks appear only under restored lighting.

Pair Wirman interviews with Zacharias Zephyr navigation testimony to isolate timeline contradictions about pier drift and maintenance windows at Airlock Grotto. Wirman defensive dialogue softens after presenting correct switchboard completion screenshot — a goodwill gesture unlocking optional cooperative Maschinenraum tour voice lines counted toward Pressing Matters achievement progress when all suspects reach tier-two suspicion.