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How can I board the ship?
  • 1 of 9: You will hide inside a cargo container that looks like a side room in the hangar off to one side.
  • 2 of 9: The cargo container is secure and air tight.
  • 3 of 9: It has its own security code, which is easy enough to learn.
  • 4 of 9: Stand outside the container and use your memorizer to Receive its code. (Make sure you don't confuse it with the bio container.)
  • 5 of 9: Walk into the container until you are "in position."
  • 6 of 9: Once inside the container, open the memorizer and Transmit the container's code.
  • 7 of 9: The doors will close and all supply of air will exit the container.
  • 8 of 9: Can you hear those labored breathing noises?
  • 9 of 9: Combine the oxygen tank and helmet in inventory .