Smash the State (steps 5-7) Deus Ex: HR Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

(5) Neutralizing Jacob White

The objective of neutralizing Jacob White once you get close enough to the spot marked by the game #1. The bandit can be found nearby the passage which, in the previous part of the game, lead towards a ladder and the police station. The easiest solution is shooting him from a distance #2, but you would have to use a heavy weapon and make sure not to enter the field of view of the two nearby turrets (or you could always destroy them using EMP grenades).

If you have highly developed hacking skills, it would be good to examine the area east of the mission objective. It would let you find a computer terminal with level 4 security #1. Don't begin the hacking mini-game too fast, as Jacob appears in the distance from time to time and takes a peek there. As a result, you must wait for him to go left. Hacking into the system will let you take control over the turrets #2, though it's possible only if you have the Turret Domination augmentation.

After taking over the turrets, you can either reprogram them or turn them off. The first option #1 is better if you want to kill White without getting your hands dirty. The latter one should be used if you plan on knocking him out, as you will be able to safely approach him after eliminating all the traps #2.

You can also get near him without hacking into the computer terminal, but you would have to avoid the turrets mentioned before (camouflage would prove very useful in such case). Problems don't end there, as in the area he's patrolling there's a third turret #1. As a result it would be best to knock him out only after he's gone from its field of view #2. Afterwards I'd suggest taking the heavy rifle and checking his body to find a palmtop.

Reward: 750 EXP.

(6) Disarming the bomb

Notice! If you don't to disarm the bomb, you can skip to Step 7 (Giving a report to Nicholas).

I'd definitely suggest trying to disarm the bomb, as you can earn additional EXP that way. You however have to remember that the bomb is in the field of view of the third turret #1, so you have to destroy, turn off or move it before taking care of the bomb #2 (Move/Throw Heavy Objects augmentation required).

The bomb can be found nearby the area patrolled by White, to be precise inside the tunnel leading to the western ladder #1. In order to disarm the bomb, you unfortunately need to solve a level 4 hacking mini-game #2.

Reward: 850 EXP.

(7) Giving a report to Nicholas

You need to return to Nicholas - from whom you received this quest - regardless of how you treated Jacob White and whether you disarmed the bomb or not. The man can be found at the same place as before, so beside the Convention Center entrance (screen above). If you have killed Jacob you will receive "only" 1000 credits and in return for bringing him alive the officer will additionally throw in a silencer.

Reward: 1000 EXP.

It's worth to add that if you don't mind killing or knocking out Nicholas, you can obtain the mentioned silencer also after the end of this mission. In such situation I'd suggest heading to the nearby toilets and entering the ventilation shaft. Find the upper vent exit from which you will see Nicholas and attack him with any weapon. Wait for the situation to settle down, approach Nicholas' body (screen above) and take the silencer.