8.2: Objectives: Normal and Hard

Your guide to the Normal and Hard objectives for the "Shipping... and Receiving" mission in Thief II: The Metal Age. Learn how to get the loot and complete your tasks.

Alright, let's talk about what you need to accomplish in "Shipping... and Receiving," broken down by difficulty. This is the second mission in *Thief II: The Metal Age*, where Garrett's low on cash and decides to hit up the Rampone Dockside Shipping warehouse in the Wayside Docks. It's not the most complex job, but there are a few key things to keep in mind. ### Normal Objectives * Find the sealed area access: You'll need to get into the main office of Building-A. Inside, you should find the information you need to access the sealed sections of the warehouse. Just poke around the office, you'll find it. * Escape: Once you're done, you need to make a quick exit. Head back to the stack of crates where you first entered the warehouse district. * Loot Goal: You need to snag at least 500 loot to cover your rent and other expenses. Keep an eye out for everything valuable; this warehouse is packed. ### Hard Objectives On top of the Normal objectives, you'll have a few extra challenges: * Loot Goal: The target for loot increases to 650. So, you'll need to be a bit more thorough in your search. * No Unarmed Workers: There are unarmed workers milling about. Garrett's a professional, not a brute, so avoid killing them. They'll raise a fuss if you do. * New Shipping Label: Gilver is expecting an important shipment. Your job is to swap out the shipping label on the big crate outside his office with a new one, sending it straight to your fence. This is crucial for the mission's success. * No Killing: This is a big one for Hard and Expert. You need to complete the mission without killing *anyone*. Remember, you're a thief, not a murderer. Stick to non-lethal methods! ### Expert Objectives If you're playing on Expert, you'll have all the Hard objectives plus one more: * Loot Goal: The loot requirement jumps up again to 850. This means you really need to scour every nook and cranny for valuables. * Rare Spice: Keep an eye out for some smuggled rare spice. It's hidden somewhere in the warehouse district, and fencing it will net you some quick cash. Definitely worth the effort if you're aiming for that Expert completion. So, that's the rundown. Stick to these objectives, and you'll be well on your way to a clean getaway and a fat wallet.