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Quake 4 Hints

The Big Mak shut down access to my area! How do I undo this?

  • 1 of 9: After the elevator scan is done, it'll open up and you'll be attacked by various powerful foes.
  • 2 of 9: Looking around afterwards, you'll find that the room is totally secured, meaning you're going to have to go crawlspace-hunting again.
  • 3 of 9: Look at the floor between the elevator car and the screen that the Makaroni was on.
  • 4 of 9: There's a big gap where you can drop down onto some large colored pipes below.
  • 5 of 9: Follow them along, crouching when necessary, until you come to a ladder.
  • 6 of 9: Climb it and get the supplies from a nearby alcove, then move on to a jammed-open door that leads to a room with some bubbly tanks and several enemies.
  • 7 of 9: After that, you'll find a large room with a small lift hiding in a corner on the slightly raised flooring.
  • 8 of 9: The lift will take you to an upper walkway, and you'll then be able to quickly reach the security control room.
  • 9 of 9: After killing the single Strogg marine in there, use the interactive panel to disable local security and end the lock-down.