Geoforge - lobby | Chapter 2 DARK Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
You begin this chapter in the Geoforge tower lobby and as always you should spend some time to learn your surroundings. Your current objective is a reception located on the opposite end of the lobby, because that's where you'll find a door leading to the security room. Naturally it's not going to be easy to get there, because you'll be dealing with a lot of armed guards.
The first guard is standing to the left of where you've started. You don't necessarily have to kill him, but nonetheless you should proceed with this plan, especially since he won't move and as a result is considered an easy target. As soon as you've killed this person drag the corpse somewhere to the left so it's not found by anyone.
The next guard you should take interest in also won't move from his initial post. It's the person standing in the middle of the lobby's lower level (screen). Don't attack this enemy right away, because you must make sure that another guard who's patrolling this location is not heading this way. Start dragging the body after making a kill, leaving it somewhere to the right (don't go too far so you won't be noticed by enemies who are guarding the stairs).
The best way to reach the lobby is to choose the stairs located to the left. If you don't want to kill anyone then you can simply walk past two of the "stationary" enemies mentioned above and wait for other guards to get on with their patrols. Choose a good moment to make a move towards the stairs. Using Shadow Leap will be a good idea here, however you may also rely on some of Eric's passive powers to stun or disorient enemy units.
If you don't have anything against killing enemies then wait for a right moment to attack the guard seen on the screen above, doing that from his left flank. Start dragging the corpse quickly, leaving it near the right stairs (again - don't move too close to the stairs, because this area is well guarded!).
You may finally take interest in a single guard patrolling the left side of the lobby (he was "inaccessible" before, because he was observed by other enemies). I recommend attacking him when he's far away from the stairs, close to the area where you've started this chapter.
Like I've already said you should proceed to the stairs located on the left side of the lobby (either after eliminating all hostiles from the lower level or after avoiding them). You'll probably notice that a single guard is making stops here from time to time. Take cover behind the left brick wall (screen) and make a surprise attack or quickly leave this area. If you've chosen the more aggressive approach then don't forget to hide the corpse (preferably on the lower level).
Choose a narrow passageway leading to the right side of the lobby. You'll encounter two new guards here and once again you'll be presented with a choice whether you want to kill them both or leave them in peace. Choosing an aggressive path should begin with attacking the guard found on this level (screen 1). Once he's dead return to the last person on the ground level (screen 2) and surprise the guard by attacking him from behind.
Theoretically you can start thinking about leaving the lobby right now, but I don't recommend this plan unless you don't want to kill anyone and don't care about a new secret that can be found in the lobby. It's much better to continue securing this area. Choose the narrow path again and return to the left side of the lobby. Use the stairs to reach the top level and make sure that no one is heading your way. Use the Shadow Leap ability to teleport Eric to one of the brick walls located to the left (screen).
One of the guards stationed here will soon start moving right. He will join his colleague and they'll start a conversation. This isn't a good situation for you so consider moving closer to both enemies to "convince them" to end their conversation and to return to patrolling the lobby.
Remain hidden behind the wall on the left side of the lobby and wait for another enemy who's patrolling this entire area to move away. Carefully head towards the first guard and eliminate him (don't even think about draining him of his blood, because you would raise an alarm). Don't forget to hide the body, leaving it behind one of the brick walls.
Notice that the second guard from the last group has started moving towards the right side of the lobby. Keep using cover and don't move, because he'll return soon. He will probably make a stop near the stairs and this is a good moment to attack him. Don't forget to take some time to hide the body - you can leave it behind a brick wall or drag it to one of the lower levels.
There's one more armed guard in the lobby. He's travelling close to the reception and you must wait for him to make his way to the left side of this location. Kill him using your favorite attack and hide his body (despite him being the last hostile - you'll know why you needed to do that in a few minutes).
Approach the reception area from the left side and take some time to locate a PDA (200 experience points) seen on the screen above. Notice that there's an unarmed receptionist here. You must follow the instructions you've received at the beginning of this chapter and avoid this person at all cost. The game won't allow you to kill civilians, however they can still see you and raise an alarm, treating Eric as a hostile.
Once you've taken the collectible mentioned earlier return again to the passageway found on the lower level and proceed to the right side of the lobby. Turn left here and use the stairs to get to the top level. If you've followed my instructions thus far you will have to watch out only for the receptionist. Thankfully it's not that difficult to avoid this person, because the receptionist often stops next to computer terminals, giving you plenty of time to walk past him. If on other hand you've trying to play it clean and so far haven't killed anyone then you'll still have to watch out for three standard guards. In this case you should use the Shadow Leap power to transport Eric to one of the brick walls to the right. Once you're there wait for the enemies to move away.
All of the actions described on this page have one common goal and that is to reach a door leading to the security office (screen above). Open this door and proceed to the next location.