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Quest Instructions

(last solved and updated: April 2023)

1. From Science, begin your travels to DC Megatech - <enter, u, 3e, d, e, path, 3n, 12e, road, 5s, 2w, 3s, w, kill guard>

   7k : A bored security guard

2. <w, kill drone>

   17k : A patrol drone

3. <w, kill enforcer>

   42k : A large Megatech Security Enforcer
   40k : A large Megatech Security Enforcer
   42k : A fat Megatech Security Enforcer
   43k : A puny Megatech Security Enforcer

4. <n, 2w, n, kill enforcer>

   18k : A patrol drone
   35k : Megatech Corporate Enforcer Elite
   42k : A blind Megatech Security Enforcer
   41k : A puny Megatech Security Enforcer
   41k : A babbling Megatech Security Enforcer
   43k : A toothless Megatech Security Enforcer
   42k : A fat Megatech Security Enforcer

5. <open door, w, release man>

   Locrian unties the man.
   Fred says: Ahhhh. Thank you so much for untieing me. I owe you one pal.
   Fred says: Actually. Let me repay my debt to you now. Ask me about anything you want, I'll try to answer your questions.

6. <say megatech>

   You say: megatech
   Fred sighs: Hesler has it in for Atlanta.
   Fred says: He's polluting left and right. You have to stop him.
   Fred says: Some of us found out about what he is trying to do.
   Fred cringes.
   Fred looks over your shoulder to see if any enforcers are coming.
   Fred explains: Some of us disguised ourselves as janitors.
   Fred says: We snuck into this skyraker and tried to find out stuff.
   Fred groans: Problem is, we got caught.
   Fred says: Well, at least I did.
   Fred smiles: My buddy Bob got away.
   Fred looks around as if he hasn't seen light in a while.
   Fred nudges you.
   Fred says: I'm pretty sure that he got away with something important.
   Fred says: I'll give you something to let him know that you've talked to me. But you have to ask me for it first.
   Fred smiles: It's a nice little card I picked up on my travels.

7. <say card>

   Fred says: Ok. Here's my card. Bob will know you if you have it.

8. <get card>

   Fred McViener's Hover License
   This is the hover car driver's license of a Mr. Fred McViener. It has a holographic picture of his head on one side, and the words 'Metro Traffic Enforcement Council' next to that. It's dated in the early 21st century.
   It looks light.

9. Travel to the Abandoned Trailer - <e, s, 2e, s, 3e, 3n, 2e, 16n, 3e, enter>

   Note: This next step may vary from player to player as to which item in the area will access the trapdoor.
   
   Eternal power, (divine insight used:
   Using your divine ability you discover the following information about the environment you are in:
   The following items can be examined in this room: dirt, cup, dishes, plate, grease, grime, trash, cups, plates There are no searchable items in the room.
   You have discovered 3 of the 3 known rooms in this area.

10. There are numerous items within this room that will open a trapdoor, and it will vary from player to player. What you're specifically looking for is a 'trapdoor' exit, NOT a 'hole' exit (which is a death trap).
    1. <look at table, press button> ...wait
    2. <look at stove, turn knob> ...wait
    3. <search windows, pull lever> ...wait
    4. <search kitchenette, turn handle> ...wait
    5. <look at wall, straighten frame>

    You pull the lever slightly and hear a low creaking sound...
    You see a trap door open up under the table!

11. <trapdoor, say hello>

    You say: hello
    Bob paces back and forth in front of you.
    Bob says: Not much time for chit chat.
    Bob looks you in the eye: Have you seen my pal Fred?
    Bob begins to pace again.

12. <show license to bob>

    Bob cheers: You've talked to Fred!
    Bob says: I found these passkeys while cleaning out some of the offices in Megatech. Take them. If you search around long enough in the place, I'm sure that you'll find a good place to use them. Just be sure to watch out for Hesler's traps.
    Bob grins: Finally. Someone will stop him from polluting.
    Bob drops a bunch of cards on the ground.

13. <get all> - You should have 4 passkeys in your possession now.
14. <look at passkey>

    Megatech Access Passkey
    This is a smooth thin card that looks something like a credit card. It has a narrow black strip of plastic that runs across the back of the card and looks like it has many wires and other electronic gear embedded into it. The front of it has some printing on it, which you might be able to read by examining the front of the passkey.
    It looks light.

15. <examine the front of the passkey>

    You flip the card over and examine the front of it.
    It reads: Restricted Access Level: 3
    
    Other passkeys will have the following -
    It reads: Restricted Access Level: 5
    It reads: Restricted Access Level: 7
    It reads: Restricted Access Level: 10

16. <u, leave, 3w, 10s, road, 5s, 2w, 3s, 3w> (Keep in mind that if any room has reset since you last left, you'll need to kill the enforcers again while passing through).
17. At the end of this step, you may have to wait for the elevator to open, once it does, quickly move on to the next step before they close - <s, 3w, push button>
18. <s> ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut. <push button 50> ...wait
19. <n, e, n, 8e, 7s, w>

    43k : A drunk Megatech Security Enforcer
    42k : A hulking Megatech Security Enforcer
    39k : A hulking Megatech Security Enforcer
    42k : A fat Megatech Security Enforcer

20. <push button, w> ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut. <push button 100> ...wait
21. Aggressive enemies - <2e, 5n, 6w, 2s, 2w, 4n, w, n>

    41k : A babbling Megatech Security Enforcer
    42k : A toothless Megatech Security Enforcer
    40k : A puny Megatech Security Enforcer
    40k : A drunk Megatech Security Enforcer
    42k : A blind Megatech Security Enforcer
    41k : A puny Megatech Security Enforcer
    42k : A babbling Megatech Security Enforcer
    18k : A patrol done

22. <push button, e> ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut. <push button 150> ...wait
23. Aggressive enemies - <2w, s, 6e, n, w>

    18k : A patrol drone
    41k : A stern Megatech Security Enforcer
    41k : A stern Megatech Security Enforcer

24. <push button, w> ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut. <push button 200> ...wait
25. Aggressive enemies - <2e, n, 2e, 8n, 11w, s>

    41k : A fat Megatech Security Enforcer
    41k : A large Megatech Security Enforcer
    41k : A drunk Megatech Security Enforcer

26. <push button, s> ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut. <push button 250> ...wait
27. Aggressive enemies - <4n, e>

    49k : A Megatech Security Enforcer Sergeant
    39k : A Megatech Security Enforcer
    38k : A Megatech Security Enforcer
    48k : A Megatech Security Enforcer Sergeant
    38k : A Megatech Security Enforcer
    39k : A Megatech Security Enforcer
    37k : A Megatech Security Enforcer
    45k : A Megatech Security Enforcer Sergeant
    39k : A Megatech Security Enforcer
    37k : A Megatech Security Enforcer
    38k : A Megatech Security Enforcer

28. <push button, s> ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut. <push button 300> ...wait
29. It has been said that the correct panel moves per player. Below are the locations it's been found for floor 300.
    1. <2n, 2w, 3s, search, look at panel> (Alternatively, you can also skip searching and simply <look at panel> in every room for the remainder of the quest and still obtain the same result.)

       You search all around you and notice a small dull smooth looking panel on the east wall.
       
       Correct Panel: This is a smooth black plastic panel. The little light that is here reflects off of it's surface as if it has been polished. A small green display behind the panel flashes the word [Ready] at you. There is also a small slot to one side of the panel. It looks as if something could be inserted into it.
       
       Incorrect Panel: This is a smooth black plastic panel. Large words in bold red lettering read:
       [Security System Activated. Intruders Detected. All Primary and Secondary Security Systems Have Been Engaged. Control Lockout Sequence In Progress.]
       You notice nothing else about the panel.

    2. If it is not in the location listed above, continue to <search> each room on floor 300 to find the correct panel. You will encounter many mobs along your journey (too many to list. However, the class size is not above 41k. Once you've found the correct panel, proceed to the next step.
30. Remember to <examine the front of the passkey> to ensure you have the Restricted Access Level: 3 passkey. Once you do, <insert passkey> - your passkey disappears once you use it.

    You insert the passkey into the slot on the panel and hear a low pitched humming sound begin. Suddenly seams in the wall that you hadn't noticed before begin to break away and a large door slides smoothly open.

31. This is a 3-part step -

    1. <look> - You'll need to note your new direction that opened up in the wall and travel that direction.
    2. <push button> Now travel the direction that the elevators opened ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut.
    3. <push button 350> ...wait

32. <2w, s, 6e, n, search, look at panel> - (Make sure it's the correct panel, refer to the previous step which indicates the Correct Panel and Incorrect Panel descriptions to see what the correct vs incorrect looks like; and if you did not find your panel in this room, continue to <search> in each room.)

    You search all around you and notice a small dull smooth looking panel on the east wall.

33. Again, make sure it's the correct panel and remember to <examine the front of the passkey> to ensure you have the Restricted Access Level: 5 passkey. Once you do, <insert passkey>

    You insert the passkey into the slot on the panel and hear a low pitched humming sound begin. Suddenly seams in the wall that you hadn't noticed before begin to break away and a large door slides smoothly open.

34. This is a 3-part step -

    1. <look> - You'll need to note your new direction that opened up in the wall and travel that direction.
    2. <push button> Now travel the direction that the elevators opened ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut.
    3. <push button 400> ...wait

35. <2e, s, 4w, search, look at panel> - (Make sure it's the correct panel, refer to previous correct panel description to see what the correct vs incorrect looks like, and continue to <search> if you found the incorrect panel.)

    You search all around you and notice a small dull smooth looking panel on the east wall.

36. Just like in steps 28 and 31, remember to <examine the front of the passkey> to ensure you have the Restricted Access Level: 7 passkey. Once you do, <insert passkey>

    You insert the passkey into the slot on the panel and hear a low pitched humming sound begin. Suddenly seams in the wall that you hadn't noticed before begin to break away and a large door slides smoothly open.

37. This is a 3-part step -

    1. <look> - You'll need to note your new direction that opened up in the wall and travel that direction.
    2. <push button> Now travel the direction that the elevators opened ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut.
    3. <push button 450> ...wait

38. <2n, e, 2s, 2e, 2n, search, look at panel> - (Make sure it's the correct panel, refer to previous correct panel description step to see what the correct vs incorrect looks like, continue to <search> if it's not correct.)

    You search all around you and notice a small dull smooth looking panel on the west wall.

39. For the last and final passkey, which should be Restricted Access Level: 10 passkey, <insert passkey>

    You insert the passkey into the slot on the panel and hear a low pitched humming sound begin. Suddenly seams in the wall that you hadn't noticed before begin to break away and a large door slides smoothly open.

40. This is a 3-part step -

    1. <look> - You'll need to note your new direction that opened up in the wall and travel that direction.
    2. <push button> Now travel the direction that the elevators opened ...wait for the elevator doors slide shut.
    3. <push button 500> ...wait

41. <4w, kill dragon>

    9k : An ancient western dragon

42. <w, kill hesler>

    19k : Arnold Hesler
    
    You killed Hesler and finished the quest!

Quest complete!

Return to Science: <4e, enter chute, 2s, 2e, s, 3e, 3n, 2e, 6n, 12w, 3s, path, w, u, 3w, d, out>

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