(1) Getting near the main building Deus Ex: HR Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Before you reach the main building, you have to walk through the square and you'll meet there as many as six opponents. Lucky for you these are regular mercenaries and not snipers mentioned during conversation. If you want to eliminate in a direct fight, it would be good idea to start shooting from a place where this quest begins #1. Then you would have to go outside and start skillful extermination of soldiers, taking covers when needed #2.

A far better solution is to work from the hiding, and that is because you will earn additional experience points. First walk to the building's exit #1. Stand near the railing and take few moments to observe your opponents' movements #2.

If you want to be completely unnoticed, it would be best to walk around the square from the west #1 or east #2 sides. In the latter case you would have to be more careful and take care not to be shocked by electricity.

If you're going to quietly get rid of local opponents, I suggest reaching north-western part of the square and eliminating a mercenary patrolling an area near one of the trucks #1. His elimination would make easier getting rid of most exposed enemy who patrols an area south of this place #2.

A next one to eliminate should be a guard circling near the main entrance to the north building #1. After dealing with him I suggest to return south and take care of mercenary circling near the place from which you came #2.

There are two more opponents to be removed. One of them is patrolling an eastern part of the square #1 and during his elimination you should take care not to get too close to an area with electric discharges. The last guard stands near one of the forklift #2.

After fight I suggest to look around the area - you'll find much ammo. It is also worth checking the southern booth (screen above), where you can find a PDA and valuable upgrade among other things. Whether you got rid of guards (and how you did it), you have to choose now how to get to the northern buildings. There are three main ways to do it.

Map legend: 1 - Western gate; 2 - Main entrance door; 3 - Eastern passage.

A first option is to use a passage located in north-western part of the square, hidden behind the containers #1. This is the best solution, whether you're going to sneak in or fight your way aggressively. There will be a closed gate #2 with third level electronic lock. If you do not want to play mini hacker game then use a combination 7984 (can be obtained from Sanders during the secondary quest Voices from the Dark).

Another way to get to other side is to jump over the fence #1 but this is possible only if you have an augmentation to improve your hero's jumping (Jump Enhancement). Regardless of chosen way, look for a shotgun and a fragmentation grenade and then use a ladder. There is only possible way to go now - get to the door leading to the building's second floor #2.

A second option is to use a building's main entrance (screen above) located in the northern part of the square. I recommend this option only if you want to reach a computer which operates local security cameras. Otherwise you should ignore this way, because you would unnecessarily find yourself in the area monitored by an enemy sniper.

A last, third option is to use a passage located in northeastern part of the square (screen above). This way may be used regardless of whether you intend to sneak on or attack your enemies directly. But it is much worse than the first option, because you won't be able to attack your opponents from above and additionally you'll have to avoid or disarm various security systems.