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Where can I find a key for the mechanical arm?
1 of 13: The key can be found in the Guest Room.
2 of 13: However, it will not be immediately retrievable.
3 of 13: Look carefully around the room, particularly noting the cursor icon.
4 of 13: Notice where the cursor changes over the vent on the left side of the room.
5 of 13: The key is behind the vent cover.
6 of 13: But the cover cannot be removed.
7 of 13: You'll need to find a way to reach inside and retrieve the key.
8 of 13: You don't have any tool that can accomplish that.
9 of 13: If you only had a magnet, perhaps it could pick up the metal key.
10 of 13: But there is no magnet to be found on the ship.
11 of 13: However, you might be able to make one, with the proper parts.
12 of 13: All we need is some wire, an iron core, and a battery, and we can make an electromagnet.