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Half-Life 2 Hints
How can I open this gate?
1 of 3: There aren't any controls around here that can open it.
2 of 3: If you wait by the gate, Alyx will contact you via the nearby security screen.
3 of 3: After she talks at you for a bit, move up to the gate so she'll see it and open it for you.
