Navigate the missile launch sequence and infiltrate Area 51 in Deus Ex. This guide covers primary goals, enemy encounters, and key locations like the Missile Silo and Control Tower.
Walkthrough
- 1Ensure MJ12 does not sabotage the missile launch at the launch tube.
- 2Return through the tunnel towards the Missile Silo to the West.
- 3Talk to Dr. Bernard for a warning about Strong and an ambush.
- 4Proceed past the blast doors to the main passage.
- 5Encounter Men in Black and Commandoes. You can fight them directly, use a WP Rocket, or retreat and use Cloak to access an EMP GRENADE from one of the Men in Black.
- 6Alternatively, avoid the fight by opening a grate and entering a chute to the water below the missile.
- 7Use the elevator to access different levels:
- 1: Water
- 82: Howard Strong's crane
- 93: Spider bots, good for sniping Strong
- 104: Repair Bot, potential ambush from 2 MiB's and 2 Commandoes
- 115: Ambush floor with 2 MiB's and 2 Commandoes
- 126: Top floor with a single Man in Black
- 13If you visit Howard Strong on Floor 2, he will attack with LAMs and a Pistol, occasionally using a Plasma Rifle or Crowbar if you get close.
- 14Strong can be attacked from the water or by disabling Spiderbots on the 3rd floor and jumping on him.
- 15It is recommended to reach the Repair Bot (Floor 4) for energy, then deal with Strong, and finally ride the elevator to Floor 6.
- 16Climb the ladder on Floor 6, push the button, and emerge to find Jock.
- 17Find Jock outside the silo. He will transport you to Area 51 regardless of prior interactions.
- 18Area 51, Rachel Nevada
- 19Primary Goals: Get access to the Area 51 Bunker and pass the blast doors north of the helipad.
- 20Disable the MJ12 Sniper on top of Tower 17a to the West.
- 21While it's possible to hack a Terminal in Tower 17a to open the front blast doors, it's advised to stick close to the tower wall to avoid sniper fire.
- 22South of Tower 17a, find a dead body with a GEP GUN.
- 23On the north edge of the helicopter platform, find TRANQUILIZER DARTS.
- 24In the southeast corner, find a shack with a camera, turret, and an INF Strength door (60% Str Lock). Inside are crates with a MEDKIT, a LAW, and 7.62x51MM AMMO. Microfibral Muscle allows stacking crates to drop through the roof and hack a Terminal to disable security.
- 25For an Accuracy Weapon Mod, stack crates in front of a diagonal container to leap down to an MJ12 body with a LOCKPICK and 7.62x51MM AMMO, or jump over a gap to find a soldier with a PISTOL and an ACCURACY WEAPON MODIFICATION.
- 26Head North and disable the two Bravo-3 Peacebringer bots.
- 27In the Comm Building, Simons will appear. He behaves similarly to his previous encounter but has LAMs.
- 28You can flee, knock out, or kill Simons. He carries a PLASMA RIFLE. His weakness is a Dragon's Tooth to the face when he approaches.
- 29Walton Simons Stats:
- 600 Hit Points
- 3010% damage from Tranq. Darts and Riot Prod
- 31Immune to stunning effects and fire
- 32Notes: Walton Simons is named after a short story writer and friend of Warren Spector.
Tips
- Camouflage is ineffective against the ambushers once the trap springs.
- Cloaking can be used to hide and access items.
- Using the elevator to access different floors provides strategic advantages for dealing with Howard Strong and avoiding ambushes.
- Consider disabling Spiderbots on the 3rd floor before engaging Strong.
- The Dragon's Tooth is highly effective against Walton Simons.
- 350 Skill Points (various bonuses for exploration, area location, accomplishment, and progress)
- Upgrade Canister
- Weapon Modifications (Accuracy, Laser)
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