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The Third Thing
Control Ultimate Edition

The Third Thing

Find Hartman in the Fra Mauro AWE area in Control Ultimate Edition. Learn how to use lamps, power cores, and vending machines.

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Find Hartman in the Fra Mauro AWE area in Control Ultimate Edition. Learn how to use lamps, power cores, and vending machines.

Walkthrough
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    Head through the door to the Fra Mauro AWE area, to the right of the intercom.
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    Take the elevator up to claim the Fra Mauro AWE Entrance (control point).
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    Clear debris and kill the Hiss.
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    Pick up the lamp from the lobby.
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    Use the lamp to remove darkness blocking access to a loot container in the ladies' toilet and the security gate.
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    Claim a loot container in the gents' toilet.
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    Go through the security gate, where more Hiss will attack.
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    Near the Fra Mauro AWE control point are three more vending machines. To unlock the Vending Spree trophy, fast travel between here, Abandoned Offices, and Operations Corridor, attacking the vending machines in all three areas. Eliminate enemies upon returning to Abandoned Offices. Chase down any vending machines that come to life and run away. Two vending machines near the Abandoned Offices control point are back towards the Firebreak.
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    After visiting all three areas, quit and reload, then repeat the process in reverse until the trophy pops. This may also yield enough Confiscated Motives and Shaded Facets to upgrade the Surge weapon form.
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    In the darkened office area on the left, pick up the lamp.
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    Take the lamp next door and clear the darkness blocking the power socket.
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    Carry the light to the abandoned office on the right and clear the darkness surrounding the power core.
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    Take the power core back to the previous location and Launch it into the socket to open the doors to the lift shaft.
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    In the office area on the left, find a loot container and the Arcade Cabinets Procedures case file on a counter.
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    Use Launch to move the trolley next to the lift.
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    Drop down the empty lift shaft. You will earn 1 Ability Point and can grab the contents of a loot container. Ignore Hartman and Levitate back up.
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    At the bottom of the lift shaft, go right across the tracks and claim the Transit Terminal (control point).
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    Note the truck on the tracks. Grab the Power Core from the left of the area and launch it into the power socket near the control point.
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    Press the button on the left to move the truck a short distance left, then press it again to stop it before it moves too far.
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    Remove the power core from the socket and Launch it into the socket on top of the truck.
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    This powers up the light on the back of the truck, illuminating a loot container near the lift shaft and clearing the darkness.
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    Remove the power core from the truck and plug it back into the socket near the control point.
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    Press the right button on the control panel and stop the truck when the light on its back lines up with the dark-covered power socket on the opposite platform.
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    Place the power core back on the truck to burn away the darkness, then Launch the power core into the exposed socket to open the door to Lower Access.
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    Go through the door and down the stairs.
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    Behind the stairs, find a loot container and a folder containing the Actor for Hire dead letter.
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    Make your way down the corridor, staying away from dark areas as Hartman is present.
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    Turn left by the machinery and punch through a weakened wall.
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    Follow the blinking lights to the other side of the corridor.
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    Look right to spot a loot container in the corner.
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    Turn around and go past the opening you came through.
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    When you reach the next opening, use Evade to quickly cross to the other side before Hartman damages you.
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    Go down, then Evade back to the other side of the corridor.
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    Grab the power core from the center of the corridor and bring it to your location.
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    A loot container is above you, and another weakened wall is below you. Punch through the lower wall.
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    Past the hole, launch the power core into the power socket to turn on the lights, driving Hartman off and clearing the way forward.
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    Head up the stairs and claim the Lower Access (control point).
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    Go through to the turntable and eliminate the Hiss on the lower level and in the control room.
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    Play the tape in the control room to listen to the Fra Interrogation and activate the switch to rotate the turntable.
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    A Hiss Node will block the turntable. Hiss will spawn in the turntable room, including Hiss Charged, a Hiss Sniper, and a Hiss Cluster.
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    Before destroying the Hiss Node, get close to the turntable. Shoot the Node, Levitate up to the turntable, and enter the area with the control point.
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    Another Node will appear with more Hiss, including Hiss Charged, Hiss Elevated, and another Sniper. Stay near the control point for safety.
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    When the area is clear, destroy the Hiss Node and a third that appears to finish turning the turntable.
Tips
  • Use the lamp to remove darkness blocking access to loot containers and pathways.
  • Launch is used to move trolleys and power cores.
  • Evade is crucial for crossing dangerous areas quickly.
  • When fighting Hiss near the turntable, utilize the control point area for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) and sniping opportunities.
  • Fast traveling between specific areas and interacting with vending machines is key for the Vending Spree trophy.

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