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Mass Effect 2 Hints
Stop the Collectors
1 of 11: NOTE: The only objective this mission has in this part of the game is "Await IFF Installation," so these hints won't have an objective list.
2 of 11: Research upgrades and go around talking to people if you want to, then activate the galaxy map to start a series of cut-scenes in which a collector ship attacks the Normandy.
3 of 11: When you gain control of Joker, start running along the row of blinky red lights on the floor.
4 of 11: Keep running along without stopping for anything until you reach the entrance to the maintenance deck.
5 of 11: Quickly use it, then resume your red-light run.
6 of 11: After you go through the medical lab and enter the AI core area, look on your right for some AI core controls to use.
7 of 11: After the cut-scene, use the nearby maintenance shaft to get to deck 4.
8 of 11: Follow the red lights to the base of some stairs, then wait for EDI to say that engineering is clear of hostiles.
9 of 11: Immediately start running up the stairs and along the red-light path again.
10 of 11: When you reach a door, go through it and use the engine controls to purge the ship of collector presence.
