Main quests - QUEST 3: Who Dares Wins - part 6 | Main quests F3: BS Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

MAP OF THE LAUNCH PLATFORM BASE:

Map legend: 1 - passageways to the ground level; 2 - deathclaws; 3 - storage area with a unique type of a flamethrower; 4 - mainframe; 5 - armory; 6 - exits from the mobile base

You'll have more freedom of movement during the exploration of this new level and you'll be dealing with a lot of Enclave soldiers, officers and scientists along the way. Killing them shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't go against larger groups. I would strongly recommend that you gain access to the upper balconies as soon as possible, because this is where you'll find most of the treasures and high security areas. Start off by heading over to the balcony located directly above the southern entrance. You should be able to find a computer terminal there [#63]. Hacking into the system will allow the main character to disable a force field that was holding back one of the deathclaws. Wait for the beast to wreak havoc before moving on.

[#63]

One of the nearby balconies will lead you to a room called Sensitive Electronics [#64]. Make sure to look around and you'll find a unique flamethrower called Slo-Burn Flamer. I would recommend that you start using this weapon right now, especially since a Tesla cannon isn't the best choice for close quarters combat (there's a risk of sustaining injuries caused by electricity).

[#64]

I would strongly recommend that you now focus on finding an area called Mainframe. This means you'll have to remain on the upper balconies and proceed to the central section of this level. Find a passageway with a High Security Clearance sign [#65] and be ready to take out a single guard. Eventually you'll end up inside a room with two computer terminals. One of the terminals isn't protected by any safety measures and using it will allow you to open doors leading to other areas, including an armory. The other terminal will require you to find a password. Doing so will allow you to disable some of the security systems (if you haven't done that already).

[#65]

Since you've unlocked a door leading to the armory it would be a good idea to visit that area right away. There are some very powerful weapons hidden inside the armory, including a heavy incinerator, a Gatling laser and a minigun. Don't forget to collect medical supplies as well. Aside from stealing items from the main room you can also disable a nearby force field. Doing this will trigger a duel with armory master [#66]. I must warn you - not only he's well equipped but he's also using a precision Gatling laser. Kill him, take his primary weapon and hand it over to Fawkes.

[#66]

In order to leave this floor you can use one of two available passageways. It shouldn't take you too long to find them, especially if you'll follow Launch Pad signs [#67]. Choosing the passageway won't affect the outcome, however I would recommend going to the exit located closer to the armory. Notice that you'll end up standing on top of the mobile base. Choose a Tesla cannon from your inventory before moving on and get ready for a series of challenging fights.

[#67]

Get ready for some serious shooting once you're back outside. You'll be dealing with Enclave troops and more units will be arriving constantly. They will use mostly Vertibirds to get here, so you wouldn't be able to stop them from showing up. As a result it would be a good idea to focus mostly on completing your current objective, without making any unnecessary stops along the way. Defeat the first group and head west. Turn south when you have the chance and start heading towards a large tower [#68]. Make sure to eliminate new enemy units from a larger distance. Afterwards find an entrance leading to the Satellite Control Tower.

[#68]

The tower you've just entered isn't too big, however you will have to be ready to engage enemy units in difficult fights. Approach the first stairwell [#69] carefully and try to take out a few guards before you're seen by the rest. Keep shooting at the soldiers occupying upper balconies and retreat to the small room each time you suffer major injuries.

[#69]

Naturally your final objective will be to get to the top of the tower. This can be done using the staircase located in the middle of the tower or by opening doors to outer corridors of this structure. Notice that you will also find stairwells there. It would be a good idea to open all side doors using bobbypins, because you'll have to unlock them anyway soon enough. Once you're at the top take your time trying to find a central terminal [#70]. Approach the computer and decide how you want to end the game.

[#70]