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Part 53
Prey (2017)

Part 53

Follow our guide to complete Part 53 of Prey (2017), focusing on the Talos Smuggling Ring, Mikhaila's quests, and accessing the Arboretum.

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Follow our guide to complete Part 53 of Prey (2017), focusing on the Talos Smuggling Ring, Mikhaila's quests, and accessing the Arboretum.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the cook's area, use the lift to reach the Lobby. Be prepared for random enemy encounters like Cyst Nests, Weavers, and Phantoms. Clear the area and check your turrets.
  2. 2
    Return to your office to complete the "Mikhaila Ilyushin" Side Quest. Mikhaila may give you a Weapon Upgrade Kit.
  3. 3
    Speak with Mikhaila again to trigger the "Mikhaila's Father" Side Quest. Your objective is to access the Volunteer Archive Terminal in Deep Storage.
  4. 4
    Before heading to Deep Storage, collect the items on the desk in your office: 68 GLOO CANISTERS, a SKYKING POMEGRANATE, and SPIRALITE COOKIES.
  5. 5
    For a trophy opportunity, Quick Save in your office and kill January (the Operator acting on your behalf). This grants the "Suicide by Proxy" Bronze Trophy. Reload your save afterward.
  6. 6
    Leave your office, stock up on ammo and items, and proceed to find the remaining Talos Smuggling Ring locations.
  7. 7
    Talos Smuggling Ring 4/6: On the bottom floor of the Lobby, near the bathrooms, find an alarm on the right wall down a hallway. Whack it three times to open it, yielding 2 PSI HYPO and a NEUROMOD.
  8. 8
    Continue to the next mark without updating the objective.
  9. 9
    Talos Smuggling Ring 5/6: In the "Transtar Exhibit" on the ground floor, approach from the north and look immediately to your left for the alarm. Smack it three times for 2 NEUROMODs and 2 RECYCLER CHARGES.
  10. 10
    Talos Smuggling Ring 6/6: Head to the "Hardware Labs" and navigate to the "Atrium" section on the second floor. You may need to restore power. The alarm panel is behind the statue on the right. Whack it three times for a NEUROMOD.
  11. 11
    Completing the final smuggling spot finishes the "Talos Smuggling Ring" Side Quest and earns the "Black Market" Bronze Trophy for finding all locations.
  12. 12
    A note on the "Mixed Signals" side quest is provided, mentioning it requires Typhon Abilities and involves repairing a "Moon Door" in the Hardware Labs, using a satellite to gain the ability to summon or dismiss the Nightmare creature. This is noted as optional and potentially for a Typhon-focused playthrough.
  13. 13
    After completing the smuggling ring, head back towards the Arboretum. You may receive an [O] OPTIMIZER (ENERGY) 00100Z Scope Chipset from Igwe.
  14. 14
    Use the main lift to travel to the Arboretum.
  15. 15
    Upon reaching the Arboretum, head towards the entrance of "Crew Quarters." You will receive a call from Dr. Igwe requesting you retrieve Gustav Leitner's Connectome from his personal quarters, initiating the "Gustav Leitner" Side Quest.
Tips
  • Be prepared for combat in the Lobby as enemy spawns are random.
  • The "Suicide by Proxy" trophy can be obtained early and then reloaded.
  • The "Mixed Signals" quest is difficult to trigger with a human-only playthrough and is noted as optional.
  • Stock up on ammo and items before proceeding to new areas.
  • Completing "Mikhaila Ilyushin" may yield a Weapon Upgrade Kit.
  • Completing "Talos Smuggling Ring" grants the "Black Market" Bronze Trophy.
  • Killing January grants the "Suicide by Proxy" Bronze Trophy.
  • The "Mikhaila's Father" quest objective is to access the Volunteer Archive Terminal in Deep Storage.
  • The "Gustav Leitner" quest objective is to retrieve Gustav Leitner's Connectome from Dr. Igwe's Quarters.

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