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How can I get the data processing tower back on-line?
1 of 9: After getting off the tram and looking for supplies, call the lift in the next room and take it up.
2 of 9: At the top, shoot the nosy red flying robot that gets in your face and find the two panels that'll extend bridges for you.
3 of 9: The door past one bridge is locked for now, so go through the other one (after checking down the side paths near it for health and ammo).
4 of 9: The room past the door has four zappy, cool-looking teleporter platforms, but you can't use them.
5 of 9: However, the Strogg can, as several of them will demonstrate in the next room.
6 of 9: TIP: As soon as they start teleporting in, retreat back through the door to the first room and start sniping them with the railgun. (They'll rarely if ever follow you through the door.)
7 of 9: The next huge and fancy room has the controls you want, so walk forward a bit and wait for the interactive panel to appear.
8 of 9: Use it to restore the power to the tower.
9 of 9: TIP: Then go carefully around the big gadget in the middle to find some armor and health behind it, though it's probably best to save that for after the battle you're about to face on the way back.
