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How should I handle the notorious Siege of Cell Block D8?
1 of 6: Alyx says to look for more sentry gun storage lockers, but first you'll want to thoroughly explore the area for supplies, including SMG grenades and energy orbs for the pulse rifle -- those can be super-handy during this battle.
2 of 6: When you're ready, deactivate the force fields on the two sentry gun storage lockers and place the sentries at strategic points.
3 of 6: WARNING: The soldiers start arriving right after you place the third and final sentry gun.
4 of 6: There are many ways to set up your sentry guns, especially if you had the patience to bring one or both with you from the previous areas, making a total of four or five. Unfortunately, soldiers are going to come rushing in from all sides, and they know enough to knock sentry guns over whenever possible.
5 of 6: This is another part of the game that's had a lot of different strategies devised for it. Look below for my four favorites.
