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A. Von Braun Deck 2 - Medical / Science

System Shock 2 walkthrough for A. Von Braun Deck 2 Medical/Science. Find the Wrench, Cryogenics Sector Keycard, and learn access codes.

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System Shock 2 walkthrough for A. Von Braun Deck 2 Medical/Science. Find the Wrench, Cryogenics Sector Keycard, and learn access codes.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon waking from cryogenic sleep, you receive an E-Mail from Polito telling you to take cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) (a defensive position). Your first objective is to reach Deck 4.
  2. 2
    Examine the nearby corpse to find the [Wrench].
  3. 3
    Equip the Wrench and use it to smash the metal object blocking the ladder.
  4. 4
    Climb the ladder and enter the next room as the environment begins to collapse.
  5. 5
    Pick up the Cryogenics Sector Keycard.
  6. 6
    Use the Cryogenics Sector Keycard to open the locked door.
  7. 7
    Search the corpse to find an audio log, [Amanpour 07.JUL.14]. Listen to it to learn the access code for the next door.
  8. 8
    Alternatively, you can hack (exploit a security system) the keypad if you have at least 1 Hack skill.
  9. 9
    Proceed through the narrow passage to reach the airlock.
  10. 10
    Pick up the [Dead Power Cell].
  11. 11
    Use a Recharge Station to recharge the Dead Power Cell.
  12. 12
    Place the recharged Power Cell in the slot next to the airlock door to open it.
  13. 13
    You will receive the first 4 [Cybernetic Modules], which can be used to upgrade your stats or skills.
  14. 14
    Take the elevator to the second floor and enter the first door on the right.
  15. 15
    If you have the Kinetic Redirection psi discipline, you can use it to retrieve items out of reach, such as a pack of 6 [Standard Bullets] and a [Speed Booster].
  16. 16
    Find the Science Sector Keycard and proceed forward.
  17. 17
    Open the door with the Science Sector Keycard to enter the main part of Deck 2.
  18. 18
    Defeat the attacking Hybrids.
  19. 19
    Attempt to activate the main elevator (the door with the large yellow button). Polito will inform you that the main power is offline and provide your next objective.
  20. 20
    Go to the Medical Reception Area in the Science sector of Deck 2 and pick up the [Dead Power Cell] near a dead body.
  21. 21
    Find the Energy Recharging Station in the Power Plant section of the ship. To access this area, find the ladder leading down near the Chemical Storeroom.
  22. 22
    Destroy the 2 Slug Turrets guarding the Power Plant section.
  23. 23
    Charge the Dead Power Cell at the Energy Recharging Station.
  24. 24
    Return to the Medical Reception Area and insert the charged Power Cell into the slot next to the door.
  25. 25
    Enter the next area.
  26. 26
    Find Grassi's corpse and pick up the Deck 2 Crew Keycard nearby.
  27. 27
    Head to the Crew sector and open the door using the Deck 2 Crew Keycard.
  28. 28
    In the Crew sector, you can find upgrading machines to spend your cyber-modules and the first OS Upgrade. Choose these upgrades carefully as they cannot be changed later.
  29. 29
    Find Dr Watts' office and pick up the R&D Sector Keycard.
  30. 30
    Leave the Crew sector and return to the main area of Deck 2.
  31. 31
    Use the R&D Sector Keycard to access the R&D section.
  32. 32
    Explore the R&D section and reach Dr. Watts' office.
  33. 33
    Dr. Watts will give you the maintenance shaft access code before dying.
  34. 34
    Return to the main part of Deck 2 and access the maintenance shaft.
  35. 35
    Destroy the guardian robot.
  36. 36
    Climb down the ladder to Deck 1.
Tips
  • Listen to the audio log [Amanpour 07.JUL.14] to learn the access code for the next door, or use your Hack skill (1+) to bypass the keypad.
  • If you have the Kinetic Redirection psi discipline, you can acquire out-of-reach items like [Standard Bullets] and a [Speed Booster].
  • The OS Upgrade in the Crew sector is a permanent choice, so choose wisely.
  • Dr. Watts provides the maintenance shaft access code before he dies.

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