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Quake IV Return to the Convoy walkthrough: Find the Hyperblaster, defeat Strogg Marines and Berserkers, and reach the Nexus Hub.

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Quake IV Return to the Convoy walkthrough: Find the Hyperblaster, defeat Strogg Marines and Berserkers, and reach the Nexus Hub.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the forcefield drops, eliminate the two Strogg Marines entering from the upper door and proceed through it.
  2. 2
    A Berserker will approach from the opposite end of the room; defeat it.
  3. 3
    Enter the next door to find a secret room containing NAILS, SHELLS, and two SMALL HEALTH PACKS.
  4. 4
    Exit the secret room, drop to the lower level, and backtrack into the large tunnel to find the convoy.
  5. 5
    After the EMP is destroyed by a Harvester, wait for the Harvester to pass through the tunnel.
  6. 6
    Wait for Voss to kick down a floor panel and jump through it.
  7. 7
    Crawl through the small tunnel and climb the ladder at the end.
  8. 8
    Crawl through the new tunnel to obtain the HYPERBLASTER weapon.
  9. 9
    Crawl through the rest of the tunnel and drop down one level.
  10. 10
    Defeat the Sentry ahead.
  11. 11
    Climb up the pipes into another tunnel, leading to a small room.
  12. 12
    Climb the ladder and quickly defeat the two Sentries above.
  13. 13
    Collect the four ARMOR SHARDS near the health station.
  14. 14
    Follow the large blue pipes on the right into another room.
  15. 15
    Pick up two BATTERIES and a SMALL HEALTH PACK.
  16. 16
    Collect the SMALL HEALTH PACK and LARGE HEALTH PACK near the only door.
  17. 17
    Proceed through the door to reach a bridge.
  18. 18
    Eliminate the three Sentries on the bridge and cross into another hallway.
  19. 19
    Deal with the two Sentries in the hallway, along with the SMALL HEALTH PACKS, ARMOR SHARDS, SHELLS, and CLIPS.
  20. 20
    Go through the next door into a large room.
  21. 21
    Retreat into the hallway behind you to defeat the Berserker and two Strogg Marines.
  22. 22
    Eliminate the Gunner on the bridge above using the Nailgun or Hyperblaster.
  23. 23
    On the left side of the room, find a crate containing three SMALL HEALTH PACKS, BATTERIES, a SMALL ARMOR VEST, and NAILS.
  24. 24
    Exit the room by going up onto the bridge the Gunner was on.
  25. 25
    Defeat the Strogg Marine and Sentry that appear.
  26. 26
    At the end of the bridge, find an elevator and a LARGE HEALTH PACK.
  27. 27
    Click the exit panel to complete the level and reach the Nexus Hub.

Weapon: HYPERBLASTER

  • Clip Size: 60
  • Max Ammo: 400
  • Power: [||||::::::]
  • Speed: [|||||||||:]
  • The Hyperblaster fires hot plasma projectiles at a high rate, serving as an upgrade to the Machinegun.
  • Be mindful of ammo consumption due to its high rate of fire.
  • It is accurate but shots can be dodged by moving enemies, so lead your targets.
  • Upgrade: Bounce Shot Mod (a community-made modification that changes the game) - Hyperblaster shots can bounce from walls and obstacles. Obtained in "Data Storage Terminal (Revisited)".
  • Ammo: Batteries (60), Hyperblaster (60).
Tips
  • When facing the Berserker and two Strogg Marines in the large room, retreating into the hallway behind you provides a tactical advantage.
  • The Hyperblaster is effective against most Strogg, but be aware of its ammo consumption.
  • Lead your targets with the Hyperblaster as moving enemies can dodge shots.
  • HYPERBLASTER weapon
  • NAILS, SHELLS, SMALL HEALTH PACKS, ARMOR SHARDS, BATTERIES, SMALL ARMOR VEST, CLIPS
  • Completion of the

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