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How do I get the PAL key?
1 of 5: The key fell into the drainage ditch, which is on the bottom level, and it is up to you to retrieve it.
2 of 5: Before you do anything, take out all the guards, and run and climb onto the head of Metal Gear Rex. The guards will cease chasing you.
3 of 5: Go all the way back down to where you entered the base, and go left this time.
4 of 5: Take out the wall-mounted gun, and equip the Mine Detector to see where the PAL key fell on the radar. The location varies from game to game, so I can't tell you exactly where it is.
5 of 5: Be careful while in the drainage ditch, as your life will slowly go down. Use the gas mask decrease the damage.
