Shorten Alarms

Shorten Alarms is a Gene Tonic in BioShock and BioShock 2 which reduces the length of hostile security alarms. Both versions of this tonic can be used together for an increased effect.

BioShock

Shorten Alarms “ What sound is more ominous than a yammering security alarm? With Shorten Alarms spliced, your personal EM signature becomes altered to interact uniquely with alarm sensors, shortening the period until you'll be free and clear. ” Effect: Reduces the length of hostile security alarms by twenty seconds. Location: Found in room #7 of the Fighting McDonagh's Tavern. Once the Audio Diary in that room finishes playing, a painting will fall, revealing the Tonic behind it. It can also be purchased at Gatherer's Gardens in levels from Arcadia to Hephaestus. Cost: 20 ADAM

Shorten Alarms 2 “ Are frequent Security Alarms driving you deaf? Reduce the pain with new, improved Shorten Alarms Two. ” Effect: Reduces the length of hostile security alarms by 30 seconds. Location: Found in the Core of Hephaestus. Can also be purchased at Gatherer's Gardens in levels from Olympus Heights to Point Prometheus. Cost: 50 ADAM

BioShock 2

Shorten Alarms “ What sound is more ominous than a yammering security alarm? With Shorten Alarms spliced, you'll be in the clear in no time flat. ” Effect: Reduces the length of hostile security alarms by twenty seconds. Location: On top of one of two cabinets in the northern most part of the roofs of Town Square in Pauper's Drop. Can also be purchased at Gatherer's Gardens in levels from Siren Alley onward. Cost: 30 ADAM

Shorten Alarms 2 “ What sound is more ominous than a yammering security alarm? With Shorten Alarms 2 spliced, alarms will quiet down even more quickly. ” Effect: Reduces the length of hostile security alarms by forty seconds. Location: Can be purchased at Gatherer's Gardens in levels from Dionysus Park onward. Cost: 50 ADAM

Minerva's Den

Can be purchased for 30 ADAM at all Gatherer's Gardens.