In Disco Elysium, regaining your gun and badge is an integral part of the narrative progression and is tied to interactions with key characters and specific locations in the game world. Below is a structured guide on how to reclaim each item:

Getting Your Gun Back

1. Engage with Evrart Claire:
– Head to the Union’s main building and talk to Evrart Claire, the union leader.
– Agree to assist him with his agenda by completing two tasks he assigns to you.

2. Complete the Tasks:
– Finish the tasks given by Evrart to advance the plot and earn his favor.

3. Arrange the Meeting:
– After completing the tasks, Evrart will reveal that he knows the whereabouts of your gun.
– He will arrange a meeting for you at 10 PM.

4. Go to the Fish Market:
– At the designated time, navigate to the abandoned fish market. You can find it to the north of the Fishing Village and west of the church, near the boardwalk at Land’s End.

5. Confront The Pigs:
– Upon arrival, you’ll encounter a character referred to as The Pigs, a woman who has taken your gun.
– Engage in dialogue where you will have the option to either reclaim your gun or choose to throw it away into the sea permanently.

Getting Your Badge Back

1. Timing:
– You cannot retrieve your badge until Day 3 of the game. Ensure that you are on or past this day before attempting to retrieve it.

2. Locate the Water Lock:
– On Day 3 or later, find your way to the water lock located near the canal just west of the pawnshop.

3. Close the Water Lock:
– Interact with the control panel at the water lock to close it.

4. Follow the Tire Marks:
– After closing the water lock, follow the tire marks that lead north to a wrecked car.

5. Interact with the Cabin:
– Investigate the cabin of the destroyed car. You will be prompted to wait a few hours for the tide to recede.

6. Waiting for the Tide:
– You can choose to wait nearby, accompanied by your partner, Kim Kitsuragi.

7. Retrieve Your Badge:
– Once the tide has rolled out, interact with the cabin again to find your badge and a special jacket that you can also collect.

Conclusion

By following these steps meticulously, you will successfully regain both your gun and badge, which reinstates your official status as a detective and provides the necessary equipment for further investigations in Disco Elysium. Pay attention to the game’s dialogue and environmental cues to enrich your gameplay experience as you reclaim your identity and continue unraveling the mysteries of Revachol.