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How do I destroy the laser?
1 of 12: If you listened to the logs on level 1, you'd know.
2 of 12: You have to turn on the shields, then fire the laser.
3 of 12: First, get isotope X-22 from Level 2.
4 of 12: Put it in the receptacle on Level R, and throw the switch.
5 of 12: Head to the Laser Override Button, also on level R.
6 of 12: Put in the override code!
7 of 12: You don't know it?
8 of 12: It's in the library on level 2.
9 of 12: You'll need to solve a puzzle to get it. The code will flash on the screen.
10 of 12: It's 199, if you don't feel like going through that.
11 of 12: Now, hit the Laser Fire button on Level 2.
12 of 12: You should get a V-Mail message if done right.