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Mass Effect Hints

Disable the AA Tower

  • 1 of 5: You begin on foot for some unknown reason, so get into the Mako and start driving along.
  • 2 of 5: Park the Mako next to the second gatehouse and get out.
  • 3 of 5: Run up the side stairs and clear out all remaining enemies.
  • 4 of 5: Then look around to find a room with a couple of big control panels in it.
  • 5 of 5: Use the one labeled "AA Gun Power Controls" to finish this objective and get "Head to the Salarian Camp."