Part 17

Learn how to navigate Talos I Exterior, find essential items like Neuromods and Weapon Upgrade Kits, and prepare for space-walking challenges in this Prey (2017) walkthrough.

Alright, let's dive into Part 17! We're going to be doing a bit of exploring and crafting, and then we'll finally get to experience space-walking. It's a pretty cool moment, so let's make sure we're prepared.

First things first, head to that other desk. On your way, don't forget to check the trashcan – it's got a [_CORRODED COIL_] and some [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_]. At the desk itself, you'll find [_FLEXIFOAM BOLTS x2_], some [_SUN-DRIED TOMATO JERKY_], more [_USED PLASTIC TUBING x2_] (one's in a toolbox), a [_BROKEN COOLER FAN_], and a [_FRAYED WIRE_] also in the toolbox. Check the computer here; you'll find a plan for the "Huntress Boltcaster" (which we already have, thankfully) and, more importantly, the [_FLEXIFOAM BOLTS FABRICATION PLAN_]. Keep an eye out for two new emails here too: "WARNING! RADIATION" and "ASSASSIN LEAGUE?".

Now, let's head to the fabricator and craft the "Artax Propulsion System". This is what's going to let us do our space-walking, so it's a pretty big deal! Once that's done, turn around from the computer we just used. To your right, you can jump to another ledge. Break the gloo on the right to climb into a small space and grab [_MINERAL MATERIAL 1.02_] and a couple of [_FRAYED WIRE x2_].

Make your way back to the fabricator area and jump back to the cable car. From there, hop over to the "Storage Room" room. Watch out, there's a mimic chilling on the roof – take care of it, then check the boxes up there for a [_RECYCLER CHARGE_]. Now, drop down to enter the storage room itself – we're going in through the back door! Inside, loot everything you can: you'll find [_FRAYED WIRE x2_], [_SPARE PARTS_], [_NEUROMOD x2_], a [_WEAPON UPGRADE KIT_], a whopping [_GLOO CANISTER x41_], the [_GLOO GUN VISCOSITY NOTE_], and some [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_] in a supply crate. Good news: you can unlock the main door from the inside.

Let's explore the floor now. Take a right out of the storage room and you'll see a radiation warning sign to your right. If you're feeling brave (and want to risk it), you can quicksave here and rush the toolcase for some [_9MM BULLET x6_] and an [_EMP CHARGE_]. There's also a [_WRENCH FABRICATION PLAN_] on the floor near the toolbox. You can grab these if you want, but be mindful of the radiation.

Continue down the path, and you'll find some [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_] by a computer cart. Take a right past a vending machine. The shelves back here are hiding some [_FRAYED WIRE_] and [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_]. Grab those, and then check the nearby supply crate for a [_MEDKIT_], a [_PSI HYPO_], and a [_SUIT REPAIR KIT_]. This little nook also has a toolbox with a [_CORRODED COIL_], [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_], and some [_GLOO CANISTER AMMO x14_]. Another toolbox nearby has [_SPARE PARTS_], [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_], and another [_SUIT REPAIR KIT_]. A third toolbox (yes, a third!) contains more [_SPARE PARTS_] and a [_CORRODED COIL_], with some [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_] on a workbench. Don't forget to check the trashcan to the left; it's got [_FRAYED WIRE_] and another [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_].

Keep moving towards the entrance and enter the red room. You'll find a [_FRIED HARD DRIVE_] and some [_FRAYED WIRE_] on a desk. You can also move the cable car here to make it much easier to jump into – a nice shortcut! Also, take note that you can go *under* this red room to find a bit more loot: [_CORRODED COIL_], [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_], and [_FRAYED WIRE_].

Now, head across the way into the other red office. Inside, a trashcan holds a [_BANANA PEEL_] and [_CRUMPLED PAPER_]. There's a computer here with the [_ENGINEERING WORKBOOK_] right beside it. Check the PC to read three new emails: "THE HUNTRESS IS READY!", "MISSING OPERATOR PARTS", and "RE: FABRICATOR MALFUNCTION".

Okay, head out to the middle of this area and check the toolbox for some [_SPARE PARTS_] and [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_]. Near the airlock, you'll find some [_FRAYED WIRE_]. One last thing before we move on: in the back right corner, behind a closed-off mesh fence, there's a toolbox with a [_CORRODED COIL_] and [_FRAYED WIRE_]. You can't access the room behind the fence right now because it requires Leverage III, and the "Moon Door" in the floor needs Repair III, so don't worry about those for now.

With that done, use the computer to the right of the airlock's stairs to unlock it. That's "MACHINE SHOP AIRLOCK UNLOCKED (1 OF 5)" – nice!

Time for that airwalk! Let's head out into TALOS I EXTERIOR.

As soon as you load into space, you'll get a tutorial on "Microgravity". Remember this: use L to thrust, L3 to boost thrust, and L1 + R1 to brake. Press X to ascend and O to descend, and hold L1 or R1 to roll. It's a bit disorienting at first, but you'll get the hang of it.

This area is seriously cool! The game might nudge you towards Dr. Calvino's corpse, but we're going to do a little exploring first. Make sure you've got at least 10 shotgun shells and plenty of healing items before you venture too far.

Important Note: If you see any flaming debris or dark clumps floating around in space, steer clear! These are almost always enemies waiting to ambush you. We want to save our resources, so let's avoid unnecessary fights for now.

Float outwards towards the first collection of junk directly in front of you (Calvino's body is off to the right). You should find a supply box with a [_TEST TUBE SAMPLE_] and an [_EXPIRED PLASMA BAG_]. Nearby, check "Karisma Chouhan's Corpse" for a [_PETRI DISH SAMPLE_], an [_EMP CHARGE_], and a [_MEDKIT_].

Next, head right towards the "Cargo Bay Area". It's a bit lower down, but this should be your main hub out here. There's an Engineering Operator here that can refill your suit integrity, and thankfully, no enemies patrol this area. You'll also find "Jose Costa's Corpse" here, which contains a [_BANANA PEEL_]...