Part 13

Guide through Prey Part 13: Hunt mimics, phantoms, and malfunctioning operators. Loot offices, hack doors, and find Director Thorstein's office.

Alright, let's dive into Part 13. This section is all about dealing with some pesky enemies and grabbing some much-needed loot. We'll be facing off against Mimics and Phantoms, so keep your wits about you and your weapons ready.

First up, we've got malfunctioning operators. These guys are nasty, especially when they start spewing fire. I usually take them out with a Gloo Cannon and Wrench combo. The Gloo stops their flamethrower attack, making them vulnerable to your wrench. They're weak to Electric, EMP, Explosive, GLOO, Melee, and Recycler damage, but immune to Psychic and Nullwave. You can also scan them to learn Machine Mind I and Remote Manipulation I.

Now, let's get moving. You'll want to kill the first Operator you see, then head forward to a path split. Look left – there's another Operator over there. Take it out, but be sure to pull it back to the previous room to avoid a nearby gas line. Finally, there's a Mimic lurking in that left hallway. Go find it and take care of it. There are some Phantoms nearby too, but we can't get to them just yet.

Time for some looting! Back at the entrance to this area, grab the [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_] and [_FRAYED WIRE_] to your right. There's a toolbox nearby with some [_SPARE PARTS_] and more [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_]. In the first office you come to, you'll find [_COLD MOUNTAIN GREEN TEA x2_] and the book "Too Far, Too Fast II." On the other side of this area, there are two more books: "The Space Elevator" and "Terraforming Mars." In the corner nearby, there's also an [_ASTEROID FRAGMENT_].

Head back to the entrance and check out the office area to your left. The cabinet here holds a [_METHUSELAH APPLE_] and [_9MM BULLETS x6_]. Inside the desk, you'll find [_COLD MOUNTAIN GREEN TEA x2_], and hidden underneath it is a [_KINGS & WAY SPARKLING WINE_]. You'll also find two emails on the computer: [_EMAIL 44: YOU'RE MY ONLY HOPE_] and [_EMAIL 45: DEMO DELAY_].

Nearby, you'll spot a [_WRENCH_] and "Hope Ellis' Corpse." Loot her for a [_LEMON PEEL_] and some [_BIG BANG CANDY_]. Around the corner is "Jorgen Thorstien's Office." We don't have the keycard yet, but we can hack the door if you have Hacking II. Before we do that, check the trashcan behind you for a [_BANANA PEEL_] and [_EEL SCRAPS_] (gross, right?). You'll also find a [_COLD MOUNTAIN GREEN TEA_] and [_KAFE KARSK_] from the nearby machine. There's a [_BANANA PEEL_] and [_LEMON PEEL_] on the table too. Loot a broken machine and then break the windows to get to an [_AGAVE PLANT CLIPPING_] and a [_CALADIUM PLANT STEM_].

Okay, if you've got Hacking II – and you probably do if you've been following along – it's a good time to quick save and hack that door. Once it opens, you'll see a staircase. Go up, jumping over the right side as you ascend to find a toolbox with some [_SPARE PARTS_] and [_USED PLASTIC TUBING_]. In the back of this area, search for another [_WRENCH_], [_FRAYED WIRE x2_], more [_SPARE PARTS_], and a [_RECYCLER CHARGE_] in a crate. These Recycler Charges are important for clearing blocked paths later, so hold onto them!

Now, jump back up and get your shotgun ready. Quick save again, because we're about to enter Director Thorstein's Office for a fight.

Director Thorstein's Office

Inside, you'll find a Phantom possessing Thorstein. Like most Phantoms, you can sneak up on it, blast it a couple of times with your shotgun, and then finish it off with your wrench. I found it hanging off to the right, conveniently looking away, which made it easy. There's also a Mimic in this room – it attacked me right after I dealt with the Phantom, so be ready!

After Thorstein is dealt with, January will call. Loot his corpse for the [_JORGEN THORSTEIN'S CABIN KEYCARD_], [_TYPHON ORGAN x3_], [_SPARE PARTS_], [_EMP CHARGE_], and a [_CORRODED COIL_]. On the floor nearby, you'll find two more books: another copy of "The Space Elevator" and "Beyond the Stars, an Unofficial TranStar History." Check the right side of the room for an [_ASTEROID FRAGMENT_], another [_CORRODED COIL_], two [_BASEBALL GLOVE_] items (one is in the trashcan), and a [_COSMOS PLANT CLIPPING_]. His computer has two new emails: [_EMAIL 46: MY NEW REPLOYER_] and [_EMAIL 47: PART REQUISITION_].

From the computer, head into the hallway and check the briefcase for [_NEUROMOD x2_] and [_EXOTIC MATERIAL x96_]. To the right of that is a [_MEDKIT_]. Notice the "Periodic Table" on the wall. Nearby is a safe with a note: [_THORSTEIN'S SAFE CODE CLUE_]. The clue points to two elements. Look them up on the Periodic Table – you should find the code "9954." Use this on the safe to get your reward: [_PSI HYPO x2_], [_9MM BULLETS x7_], and [_RECYCLER CHARGE x2_].

Alright, it's time for another quick save. When you exit this room, you'll be on the second level. There's loot across the way, but we'll get to that. To your right, you can unlock a door to an upper work area, but there's a Phantom patrolling. In the middle area, watch out for two Mimics.

You have a couple of options here. If you have Repair II, there's a broken turret in the middle. Repairing it (hold [TRIANGLE]) will be a huge help. If not, I recommend waiting until the Phantom moves to the RIGHT, near an explosive canister. Shoot the canister to take off half its health, then finish it off with your pistol. The shotgun strategy works fine too, just be mindful of those two Mimics in the middle.

Once all the enemies are down, head back to where you entered for some more organized looting. The first desk has an [_ASTEROID FRAGMENT_] in the cabinet above it, a [_BANANA PEEL_] and [_CRUMPLED PAPER_] in the trashcan, and [_SYNTHETIC MATERIAL 2.00_] and [_MINERAL_