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Mass Effect Hints

Take the Train

  • 1 of 10: As soon as you're through talking to Powell, a combat with a bunch of nearby geth troopers will begin.
  • 2 of 10: Heal up if anyone needs it, then get some more medi-gel from the medical kit that's about halfway down the lower walkway.
  • 3 of 10: At that walkway's far end are some train controls that you can use to transport your team to the spaceport. (Save your game first!)
  • 4 of 10: As soon as you arrive at the spaceport, a five-minute countdown will begin. You'll need to find and disarm all four demolition charges before the timer reaches zero.
  • 5 of 10: From the fourth (northern-most) charge, go west to find a lootable crate.
  • 6 of 10: Go down the walkway that leads south from that crate, shooting down any geth that you can see down on the lower floor.
  • 7 of 10: When you reach the small ramp leading down to that floor, watch for husks charging you. You'll probably want to retreat back down the walkway a bit so you can shoot them down before they can close to zapping range.
  • 8 of 10: After that's over, explore the lower floor to find the Prothean beacon along its west side.
  • 9 of 10: Before you approach and investigate it, search the area for supplies.
  • 10 of 10: Approaching and investigating the Prothean beacon will start a long cinematic that takes you back to the Normandy and gets you the "Speak to Joker" objective.