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Duke Nukem 3D

Getting the Yellow Key / Getting to the Yellow Key Slot / Getting to the Exit (2)

Guide to obtaining the Yellow Key and reaching the exit in Duke Nukem 3D's Planning Room and Launch Room areas, including enemy encounters and switch puzzles.

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Guide to obtaining the Yellow Key and reaching the exit in Duke Nukem 3D's Planning Room and Launch Room areas, including enemy encounters and switch puzzles.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In the Red Key room, use the Teleport Pad to reach the Planning Room.
  2. 2
    In the Planning Room, you will be attacked by four Enforcers, a Commander, and an Alien Drone.
  3. 3
    Collect the Yellow Key from a counter. A Shotgun and three Small Medikits are also available in a compartment.
  4. 4
    Use the switch on the wall to disable the Forcefield leading to the Command Room.
  5. 5
    Another switch on a counter unlocks window-like panels on the wall, leading back to the UFO room.
  6. 6
    A ramp leads to a Forcefield with a disabling switch beside it, which returns you to the Hub area.
  7. 7
    Return to the UFO room and proceed to the Yellow Key door. Be aware that new Alien Drones may have spawned in the UFO room.
  8. 8
    Note the code on the panel beside the Yellow Key in the Planning Room.
  9. 9
    The Yellow Key door leads to an elevator that descends to the Launch Room. Exercise extreme caution as a Battlelord is present.
  10. 10
    After defeating the Battlelord, go to the switch panel in the middle of the area.
  11. 11
    The switch panel has four positions:
  12. 12
    Position 1: No effect.
  13. 13
    Position 2: Opens the left switch panel.
  14. 14
    Position 3: Opens the right switch panel.
  15. 15
    Position 4: Opens panels on the far left and right, showing your progress.
  16. 16
    If you haven't found the codes in the Command Room, use the following:
  17. 17
    Right set of switches (facing the monitor with the Duke Burger): O O X X
  18. 18
    Left set of switches: X X O X
  19. 19
    Once both codes are entered correctly, levers will appear in front of the "Access Code Required" signs. Pull these levers to destroy the rockets.
  20. 20
    After both rockets are destroyed, a wall will rise behind you (to your right when facing the elevator), revealing the Exit Symbol.
  21. 21
    The command code can be found in the Computer Room and Planning Room areas.
Tips
  • Be prepared for new Alien Drones in the UFO room upon your return.
  • Remember to find the command codes in the Command Room and Planning Room to operate the switches in the Launch Room.

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