Okay, I have more details on our plan. The power outage has disabled the defensive weapon systems all throughout the complex, since they would drain the backup batteries and life support would fail. However, I don't think you'll be able to handle the critter load in the docking bay where the shuttle is located. We'll need to activate the defenses to destroy the aliens there. Fortunately, we won't be around long afterwards, so you don't have to worry about the life support issue.
The control that will reactivate these systems is protected by a very complex security code, which I cannot break in a reasonable amount of time. There are two chips containing this code in the complex, one of which was in the possession of the head security officer. Unfortunately, from what I can tell from the surveillance systems, he was killed and the chip fell into the mainframe coolant pool. It will be very difficult to access.
Fortunately, there's a slightly easier solution. The master chip is located in a special lockdown chamber. This chip would be VERY dangerous to the CPS if it got out, so the security is pretty good. You'll have to activate four controls within the chamber to open the lockdown. The first can only be accessed if you open the control panel using a switch at location A on this map.
Entering the chamber will be tricky. It was designed to be a two-man job. The switch at location B will open the door to the lockdown chamber, but only for about ten seconds or so -- not long enough for a person to run from the switch to the door. However, you're faster than a normal person. I believe you can make it.
Once you have the chip, you will need to insert it in a chip receptacle at location C, at the top of the tower shown here. This will open access to the base of the tower. In the base, at location D, is a switch that will activate the security systems. I should be able to ensure that the activation message is sent only to the docking bay.
You may go to the docking bay observation deck and watch the slaughter if you like. Once it's over, go back and smash the circuits behind the panel at location E to shut down the defenses for good. If you have trouble opening the panel -- and you might, as I can't open it remotely -- then you'll just have to haul ass to the shuttle and try not to get said ass shot off.
If you have trouble with any of this, come back here and contact me again. Hopefully, I won't hear from you again until you're at the shuttle.
Looks like the lockdown chamber has not been properly maintained. That panel is firmly stuck -- nothing I can do will budge it.
Fortunately, there's a hidden maintenance passageway in the crew living quarters that leads to the circuitry for that panel. If you smash those circuits, I should be able to get the next panel open for you. I've opened the door to this passageway, since it is usually kept locked.
Don't forget, once you have the chip, you will need to insert it in a chip receptacle at location C, at the top of the tower shown here. This will open access to the base of the tower. In the base, at location D, is a switch that will activate the security systems. I should be able to ensure that the activation message is sent only to the docking bay.
You may go to the docking bay observation deck and watch the slaughter if you like. Once it's over, go back and smash the circuits behind the panel at location E to shut down the defenses for good. If you have trouble opening the panel -- and you might, as I can't open it remotely -- then you'll just have to haul ass to the shuttle and try not to get said ass shot off.
