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| SHADOWRUN |
| SNES Edition |
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| FAQ/WALKTHROUGH |
| Version 2.1 (September 1, 2009) |
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| By The Admiral |
| Email: [email protected] |
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INTRODUCTION
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In well over a decade since its original release, Shadowrun remains a unique
title in the RPG genre. The game was one of the first set in the cyberpunk
universe, a dark, futuristic world where large corporations and highly complex
computer networks reign supreme. Shadowrun also excels at blending seemingly
opposing elements together into a single cohesive experience: action and RPG,
magic and technology, real world and fantasy, problem solving and gun fighting.
Shadowrun is certainly not an easy game, and the one thing most SNES veterans
recall about Shadowrun, aside from its creative vision, is its difficulty.
That's where this guide comes in.

This FAQ/Walkthrough was originally released in 2002 as a Technical Guide. It

provided an encyclopedia of information on everything from equipment stats to
the karma system to enemies to magic spells. It was the first guide to look
into all these elements of the game and decipher how they work, on a
quantifiable level. Nearly all of the information in that guide was completely
original and had never been published anywhere else before, either in a
commercial guide, internet walkthrough, or any other source.

In the years since I wrote that guide, I have remained disappointed with the
information I see in other walkthroughs and websites. Important facts and
strategies are often ineffective or outright incorrect. A player can read four
walkthroughs and see four different explanations for what the same statistic or
skill do (none of which happen to be correct). The goal of this guide was to
change that. I set out to provide a comprehensive source of information for
players of all caliber, whether a first timer or long-time veteran. The text
has been divided into several sections to minimize the spoilers one will
encounter, as discovering things on one's own is often the richest part of the
game. Hopefully this guide will serve as a useful companion in your Shadowrun
journey, helping to enrich your gaming experience along the way.

NOTE ON SHADOWRUN VERSIONS

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There are currently two versions of Shadowrun that have been released in the
United States. The main differences are in the dialogue, and it is almost
impossible to distinguish between the two while playing. The best way to tell
the two apart is to talk to the tired customer in the Grim Reaper Club (the one
who takes the Iced Tea). When asked about Grinder, in one version he says
"Morgue Guys" and in the other version he says "Chop Shop" guys. These two
terms will be used to distinguish the versions -- "Morgue Guys" and "Chop
Shop." The main difference is that the Chop Shop version has more explicit
dialogue, with several more graphic and sexual comments than in the Morgue Guys
version. Aside from this, there are very few game play differences, but any
ones I have found are carefully noted. If you come across any that you do not
think are mentioned here, please email me: [email protected].
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D I S C L A I M E R SR0A
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This FAQ is meant for personal use only and cannot be reproduced for commercial
use under any circumstances. No portions of this guide may be reproduced, in
part or in entirety, without the consent of the author. If you would like to
use any part of this guide in your FAQ or website, I will probably give you
permission if you ask, but you must ask first (Email: [email protected]).
The Shadowrun video game and all content within are copyright of DataEast.
Shadowrun and The Matrix are trademarks of FASA Corp.

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S SR0B
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To jump to any section of this guide quickly, click the Edit option on the
toolbar, then go to Find and type in the index number listed in the right
column. You can also press Ctrl+F to bring up the search box in most browsers
and text editors.

INTRODUCTION
DISCLAIMER.................................................................SR0A
TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................SR0B
USING THIS GUIDE...........................................................SR0C

GETTING STARTED
1. STORY...................................................................SR0D
2. CONTROLS................................................................SR0E
3. MAIN MENU...............................................................SR0F
4. OVERVIEW OF STATS.......................................................SR0G
5. WHAT'S A SHADOWRUNNER?..................................................SR0H
6. GENERAL STRATEGIES......................................................SR0I

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. TENTH STREET...........................................................SR00A
2. OLD TOWN...............................................................SR00B
3. DOWNTOWN...............................................................SR00C
4. DARK BLADE.............................................................SR00D
5. BREMERTON..............................................................SR00E

6. DRAKE TOWER............................................................SR00F
7. VOLCANO................................................................SR00G
8. ANEKI TOWER............................................................SR00H
9. ENDING.................................................................SR00I

WALKTHROUGH
SECTION 1 TENTH STREET.....................................................SR01
SECTION 2 OLD TOWN.........................................................SR02
SECTION 3 DOWNTOWN.........................................................SR03
SECTION 4 RAT SHAMAN AND DARK BLADE........................................SR04

SECTION 5 BREMERTON........................................................SR05
SECTION 6 DRAKE'S STRONGHOLD...............................................SR06
SECTION 7 ANEKI AND THE END GAME...........................................SR07
APPENDIX
1. LOCATIONS CHART........................................................SR1A
2. ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS....................................................SR1B
3. WEAPONS & ARMOR........................................................SR1C
4. CYBERWARE..............................................................SR1D
5. MAGIC..................................................................SR1E

6. ITEMS..................................................................SR1F
7. SHADOWRUNNERS..........................................................SR1G
8. KEYWORDS...............................................................SR1H
9. ENEMIES................................................................SR1I
10. THE MATRIX AND ICS.....................................................SR1J

11. PHONE NUMBERS..........................................................SR1K

12. DUMMY ITEMS............................................................SR1L
13. COMPUTERS YOU CAN HACK FOR NUYEN SR1M
14. GOOD SPOTS TO EARN KARMA...............................................SR1N
15. INFINITE NUYEN TRICK...................................................SR1O

REVISION HISTORY...........................................................SR0J
CREDITS....................................................................SR0K

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U S I N G T H I S G U I D E SR0C
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This FAQ is divided into 4 sections to help you most easily find the
information you're seeking. This will hopefully save you time and help you
avoid reading any unnecessary spoilers. The four sections are explained below:

1.) GETTING STARTED: This section lists the background information about the
story, the basics of gameplay and controls, overview of stats and
Shadowrunners, and some general strategies. This section is intended for
those new to the game, but may be useful to veterans picking up the title
for another play through (especially the stats and general strategies).
This section contains no spoilers.

2.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: The answers to some of the more common
stumbling points are contained here. This section is divided by region and
is intended to answer specific questions without spoiling other parts of
the game. If you are stuck on something, see if your question is answered
here first.

3.) WALKTHROUGH: As its name implies, this is a detailed walkthrough of the

game. Any question you have about this game will likely be answered in
this section. It may be more detailed than some players would like, so the
essential information for each section -- items, keywords, enemy stats,
and any relevant maps -- is listed at the front. The walkthrough does
contain some plot spoilers for situations as they occur, so please keep
this in mind before reading.

4.) APPENDIX: This is a reference section that contains lists of stats,

weapons, armor, items, cyberware, keywords, enemies, and much more.
This section is much more technical than the walkthrough – specific
formulas and calculations will be given for stats, skills, weapons, etc.
This information should be very useful to a veteran player seeking to
 master the game and understand how everything works. The appendix is also
a great way to find a quick description or the location of something you
may have missed along the way without skimming the entire walkthrough.
This section does contain spoilers for some items, so please be warned in
advance.

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G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
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The following section includes some of the basics of the game, which should be
read by anyone playing Shadowrun for the first time. The areas covered include
a rudimentary background of the story, a complete controls listing, an overview
of the menu screen, a description of stats, and an overview of Shadowrunners.
If you have read through the manual carefully or have played Shadowrun before,
you may wish to skip this section.

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1. S T O R Y SR0D
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The game is quite sparse on background details. To set the stage for what is
to come, you receive the following introduction:

THE YEAR IS 2050

And the Megaplexes are

monsters casting long
shadows.

When you become a

shadowrunner, that's where
you live...

in the cracks between the

giant corporate structures.

The megacorps are powerful

in a time when power means
information...

...computer information
flowing into the global network
called the MATRIX.

Yes, this was probably butchered a bit in translation as many SNES games were
at the time. Essentially, the future world is dominated by giant companies
that hope to regulate the information flow online... Shadowrun was clearly
ahead of its time. Within this future world, underground mercenaries named
Shadowrunners are hired to level the playing field a bit. Or un-level it, as
some cases may call for.

There is an additional piece to the prologue that you can view by leaving the
game at the starting screen for a while. You can see your character gunned
down by a squad of hit men, only to be revived seconds later by a shape-
shifting fox. Everything more about the story is up to you to uncover.

One thing to note is that this game precedes the Matrix movies by quite a few
years. That's right, the virtual world created here was devised long before it
ever hit the silver screen. Keep this in mind before your "cheesy rip-off"
detector goes off when playing.

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2. C O N T R O L S SR0E
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Shadowrun's controls are relatively straight forward. You navigate a character

from an overhead view and interact with most objects using a hand icon. There
is also a separate set of controls used inside the matrix. The following
section lists the controls for both of these areas.

DIRECTIONAL PAD (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)

- Moves Jake vertically and horizontally on the screen.
- If a the hand icon, spell icon, or target are activated, it will move those
while Jake remains still.
- Moves one square (the Matrix)

Y-BUTTON
- Takes you directly to the item menu.
- Not used (the Matrix).

X-BUTTON
- Used to cast spells. Brings up the spell icon. Once the target is selected,
press the X-button again.
- Logs out of the Matrix, returning you to the real world (the Matrix).

B-BUTTON
- Brings up the hand icon. Pressing the B-button again when pointing to an
object will bring up a list of actions if the item can be interacted with.
- When an action is selected, press the B-button again to execute.
- When talking to people, press the B-button to select an action or keyword.
- Issues the Combat.exe command, which allows you to attack objects (the
Matrix).

A-BUTTON
- Used to shoot. Press the A-button to bring up the cross-hair. Press the A-
button again (repeatedly) to shoot the selected target.
- Used to back up or cancel a command on the menu or dialogue screens.
- Issues the Transfer.exe command, which allows you to transfer/download
data (the Matrix).

R-BUTTON
- This is a generic "Use" button. Press this while you are pointing at
something with the hand icon. It will allow you to pick up an item or open
a door with a single click, rather than needing two clicks with the B-button.
- When talking to people, this button moves to the next page of keywords. Sort
of like a Page Down key.
- When on an item or inventory screen, the button moves to the next page.
Again, like a Page Down key.
- Not used (the Matrix).

L-BUTTON
- This is a generic "Examine" button. Press this once you are pointing at
something with the hand icon. If it can be examined, you will be given the
relevant information or description.
- When talking to people, this button moves to the previous page of keywords.
Sort of like a Page Up key.
- When on an item or inventory screen, the button moves to the previous page.
Again, like a Page Up key.
- Not used (the Matrix).

START
- Brings up the Main Menu / Status screen.
- Not used (the Matrix).

SELECT
- Displays the status bar for Jake and his Shadowrunners at the top of the
screen. This displays current and maximum HP and MP.
- Not used (the Matrix).

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3. M E N U SR0F
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Below is a replica of the main menu.

o-------------------------------------------o
| ______________ |
| | | =========== | ____
| | | | > Exit | | |
| | | | Items | | |
| | Jake's | | Magic | | |
| | Picture | | Weapon | | |------- Menus
| | | | Armor | | |
| | | | Skills | | |
| |______________| | Cyber | | ____|
| =========== |
| | ____
| Body 8 48 / 80 | |
| Magic 2 20 / 20 | |------- Attributes
| Strength 6 | |
| Charisma 4 | ____|
| |
| Karma 12 | ____
| | |------- Karma and Nuyen
| Money 1,568¥ | ____|
| | ____
| Spell (X) Heal | |
| Weapon (A) T-250 Shotgun | |------- Magic, Weapon
| Armor 2 Mesh Jacket | ____| and Armor
| |
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MENUS: These are menus for Jake's inventory and equipment.

- ITEMS: Lets you use, give, or examine items in your inventory

- MAGIC: Selects the spell that will be used when you press the
X-button. This menu also shows spell level and MP cost.
- WEAPON: Equips a weapon. Also accessed to use Grenades, which are
not equipped.
- ARMOR: Equips a piece of armor.
 - SKILLS: Shows the current levels of your different skills. This screen
is for display only.
- CYBER: Shows any cyberware that Jake has. You start with a head computer
and datajack. This screen is for display only.

ATTRIBUTES: Shows the current value of Jake's attributes. The numbers next to
Body and Magic show current and maximum HP and MP. See the next section for
more on attributes and these stats.

KARMA AND NUYEN: Karma is used to raise Jake's statistics and nuyen is the
currency in the game. More on each in the next section.

MAGIC, WEAPON, AND ARMOR: This shows the items Jake currently has equipped,
along with the selected spell. The (X) and (A) next to Spell and Weapon
indicate that you press those buttons to use the selected item. The number
before Jake's armor indicates Jake's current defense.

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4. O V E R V I E W O F S T A T S SR0G
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Attributes and skills are the basic statistics in the game. They affect
everything from your hit points to proficiency with weapons to powers in the
Matrix. Attributes and skills can be raised by going to sleep and using the
karma points you earn from killing enemies. The karma needed to raise an
attribute or skill to the next level is equal to your current level in that
attribute or skill. For example, your Firearms skill is at level 3. To raise
it to the next level (level 4), you need 3 karma.

The following section gives a basic (spoiler-free) description of the basic

stats, attributes, and skills in the game. There is a full section in the
Appendix that goes into much more detail, including specific formulas and
calculations (includes some spoilers). If this is your first time playing the
game, the overview below should be sufficient.

BASIC STATS
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HIT POINTS Hit Points are Jake's life and are also referred to as Stamina
(HP) in the game. Whenever HP are reduced to zero, Jake dies. You
can raise maximum HP by raising the Body attribute. HP can be
restored by sleeping, using spells, or using curative items.
The highest number of HP you can have is 200.

MAGIC POINTS Magic Points are the energy Jake needs to cast spells (also
(MP) referred to as Spell Points in the game). Each spell uses a
certain amount of MP when cast. Jake can only cast spells if he
has enough MP to do so. You can raise maximum MP by raising the
Magic attribute. MP are only restored by sleeping. The highest
number of MP you can have is 200.

KARMA Karma is the equivalent of skill points in some RPGs. You

earn karma points by defeating enemies, and karma can be used to
raise your attributes and skills when you are asleep. While
karma is only displayed as a whole value, the game tracks it
in 1/8 increments. You will not receive a message that you
have earned karma until reaching the next whole number, so it
can often appear as though karma is earned randomly. For more
 on karma, see the "Attributes and Skills" section of the
Appendix

NUYEN Nuyen is the game's currency. It can be earned by killing

enemies and in a number of other ways.

ATTRIBUTES
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Attributes are Jake's physical characteristics and abilities. The status of
each one is displayed on the main menu.

BODY Body determines the amount of hit points that Jake has. Each
point in Body adds 10 maximum HP. Early in the game, this is
one of the most important statistics and should be raised when
you can. This attribute can be raised to level 20.

MAGIC Magic determines the amount of magic points that Jake has. Each
point in Magic adds 10 maximum MP, like with Body. Jake needs
to learn a spell before he can put any points into Magic.
This attribute can be raised to level 20.

STRENGTH Strength determines Jake's ability to wield weapons and armor.

Jake can use most pistols and light armor with his starting
Strength, but will need to raise this attribute to equip some of
the heavier pieces. This attribute can be raised to level 6.

CHARISMA Charisma affects how many Shadowrunners Jake can have in his
party at any one time. At its starting level, Jake can only
recruit one Shadowrunner at a time. At level 6, Jake can
recruit three Shadowrunners at once. This attribute can be
raised to level 6.

SKILLS
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Skills are specific tools or abilities that Jake can learn and master. The
status of each skill is available by going to the main menu and clicking on
Skills.

FIREARMS Firearms determines Jake's accuracy with guns. The higher this
skill, the more often Jake will hit. Accuracy is also affected
by the gun Jake is using, but this skill boosts accuracy using
any weapon. This is one of the most important skills early in
the game, so try to boost it as soon as you can. Also, contrary
to some sources, this skill has no influence on the damage you
can do. This skill can be raised to level 16, but you will
achieve a 100% hit rate with any weapon once the skill is at
level 7. Any additional points into it are wasted (note that
you may still do zero damage to armored enemies, so it will
*appear* like your shots are missing. This is not the case,
however.).

COMPUTER Computer governs Jake's powers in the Matrix. As this skill

increases, the accuracy with which Jake can defeat guardian ICs
will increase. Being able to defeat ICs more quickly will
significantly reduces the damage you sustain on trips into the
Matrix. This skill can be raised to level 6.
NEGOTIATION Negotiation allows Jake to haggle over the price of
Shadowrunners and pay less to hire them. The higher this skill,
the greater the discount. You do not start with the Negotiation
skill; you must learn it somewhere in the game. This skill can
be raised to level 6.

LEADERSHIP Leadership determines how long Shadowrunners will remain with

you after they are hired. Normally, Shadowrunners will leave
you after a certain number of "battles." The higher this skill,
the greater the number of battles that the Shadowrunner will
stay. You do not start with the Leadership skill; you must
learn it somewhere in the game. This skill can be raised to
level 6.

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5. W H A T ' S A S H A D O W R U N N E R ? SR0H
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Shadowrunners, after which this game is named, are mercenaries that can be
hired to complete any number of tasks. All the Shadowrunners you come across
in the game will have very different skills, uses, and abilities.

You are never required to hire a Shadowrunner, but doing so may help you in
certain situations. However, a lot of Shadowrunners talk a big game but stink
it up on the field. Some are worth hiring and some are not.

To hire a Shadowrunner, you need to Ask About *Hiring*. When this keyword is
mentioned, the Shadowrunner will indicate his/her price and confirm the hiring.

Typically, Shadowrunners fall into one of three categories:

1. MERCENARY: Generally the best all around offensive Shadowrunners.

Mercenaries typically have the best weapons and armor, along with good HP.
It is important to consider the attack, defense, firing rate, and Body
level of a Mercenary when hiring.

2. MAGE: Mages come with an assortment of spells, which have varying degrees
of usefulness. It is important to consider spell selection, spell level,
and MP when hiring a Mage. To use a spell, you will need to manually
select the mage and determine what will be cast. Mages usually have
mediocre to poor offensive and defensive abilities. You will find that it
is much harder to keep a mage alive than it is with the other Shadowrunner
classes, so greater attention and micro-management will be required. While
some mages use guns, others attack with tiny, powerball-like projectiles
that consume no MP. These projectiles are generally very weak and hit
infrequently.

3. DECKER: Deckers are capable of hacking into the Matrix. All deckers come
equipped with cyberdecks in their inventories. These Shadowrunners can aid
you in accessing computers while your datajack is still broken. It is very
important to consider the Computer skill when hiring, as this determines
the decker's effectiveness in the Matrix. Deckers are also characterized
by average offense, defense, and HP, through there are exceptions.

The decision for who to hire and when to do so is up to you. Some players
enjoy using Shadowrunners and hire often. Others have played through the game
many times without ever hiring. A complete listing and evaluation of all
Shadowrunners is available in the Appendix. Be warned that the descriptions do
contain some spoilers.

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5. G E N E R A L S T R A T E G I E S SR0I
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This section gives a list of 10 valuable tips that will greatly aid you in the
trip through Shadowrun. They contain no spoilers or any specific clues that
will ruin the game's challenge It makes sense for everyone to read them before
tackling this game. If you need more detailed help in any specific area, refer
to the FAQ and Walkthrough sections, following this one.

1. EXPLORE THE WORLD

The Shadowrun universe is loaded with small details that can be easily
overlooked. Sometimes important items are left casually on a random office
desk or hidden subtly on a bookshelf. Explore all areas, keep your eyes open,
and frequently examine things with the cursor. If something has a label when
you point to it, it might be worth a bit more of your time.

2. ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS

One of the most important ways to advance in the game is to "Ask About" certain
keywords when you speak with people. This will often teach you new keywords or
even trigger some important event. To avoid having to go through your entire
list each time, try to match keywords with the "type" of person you are
speaking to. For example, a person who seems like a hacker will probably
respond better to computer-oriented terms than to magical or spiritual terms.
Also, as a rule of thumb, random pedestrians that have generic labels like
"Seems Busy" are probably not that important. They may help enhance the
background of the game, but don't expect many responses to keywords.
Conversely, patrons at bars and clubs, especially club owners, are often much
more useful.

3. TAKE NOW, QUESTION LATER

There are a lot of items in this game that do not have any apparent use when
you first acquire them. This is especially the case in the first area. Don't
get frustrated if something seems puzzling. Instead, just pick up the item and
store it for later. Almost all items have some use, although it may take a
while to figure out what the purpose is.

4. USE KARMA WISELY

Karma is used to raise your various attributes, skills, and (later in the game)
magic spells. Not all statistics are equally useful, however. Early in the
game, you should focus your karma almost exclusively on raising Body and
Firearms. Later, focus your attention on the Computer skill and Magic
attribute. As far as magic spells go, max out Heal and Invisibility as soon as
you can. Raise the other spells based on preference, but don't feel that they
are all immediate priorities. If you have a choice between raising a secondary
spell or raising the Magic attribute, choose Magic every time. Charisma,
Leadership, and Negotiation are primarily Shadowrunner skills. You only need
to raise them if you plan to hire a companion.

5. UPGRADE EQUIPMENT WHENEVER YOU CAN

Equipment is the most important component in determining your offensive output
and likelihood of survival. It is imperative that you not only upgrade, but
also that you make the RIGHT upgrade choices. When given the choice between
numerous weapons, the most expensive one will often be the best buy. If you
cannot afford the top shelf weapon, save the game and then experiment with each
gun you can afford. Alternatively, you can check the damage and accuracy of
each gun in the Appendix of this guide. In addition to guns, armor makes a big
difference in enhancing your chances of survival. The choices are far more
limited than they are with weaponry, so buy what is available whenever you can.
Finally, cyberware is also very useful. You should buy the Boosted Reflexes
and Dermal Plating as soon as they are offered to you.

6. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY

As with karma, you do not always get the same bang-for-your-buck when spending
money. Unlike many RPGs, money is much more difficult to accumulate in
Shadowrun. Therefore, it imperative that you spend your earnings wisely. One
common waste of money is hiring Shadowrunners early in the game. The game is
not sufficiently difficult that they make a difference at that point, so save
instead. Another mistake is purchasing mediocre weapons and equipment. As
mentioned in the last section, it is often better to simply save for a better
weapon than buy an inferior but affordable one. As a final tip, if you are
really short on money, try fighting in the arena in the second area. You can
make a considerable amount of nuyen, but some of the fights can be very
difficult.

7. BECOME THE KING OF THE MATRIX

The last third of the game involves numerous trips into the Matrix. Before
attempting any of them, raise your Computer skill to level 6. This minimizes
your damage and improves your attacking skills in the virtual world. Once
inside, don't waste time and life walking all over the place. Take direct
paths to the CPU or datastore you need to reach. If you receive a warning of
an enemy IC, always attack the square in front of you (the B-button) to be
safe. Most importantly, jack out when your life gets low (press the X-button).
Dying in the Matrix is something you have complete control over, and it should
never happen if you use some caution.

8. EARN MONEY THE NEW FASHIONED WAY – STEAL IT ELECTRONICALLY

When you gain the ability to access computers, try to do so at every chance you
get. Many computers allow you to hack into electronic bank accounts and
transfer money into your own reserves. Electronic pilfering becomes the best
way to earn money in the latter portions of the game.

9. LEARN TO MASTER MAGIC

Jake has a large arsenal of spells available to him, but not all are equally
useful. Ineffective casting of spells will do nothing more than drain valuable
MP and waste time. The most useful spell you can learn is Heal. It should be
your default spell during most of the game. After Heal, Invisibility is
arguably the next most valuable spell. It lets you attack enemies undetected
and makes it possible to survive many of the hardest areas in the game. The
remaining spells all have occasional uses, but none of them are as valuable as
Heal or Invisibility, so use sparingly. Offensive spells, in particular, are
often not worth the MP –- the damage they do can be equaled with a few blasts
from your gun.

10. MOST OF ALL, BE PATIENT

Shadowrun is not the kind of game that spells out every next move for you. It
is often up to you to experiment in order to find the right next steps. This
will take a good deal of trial and error and can be frustrating if you're not
patient. When really lost, the best advice is to speak with people. Visit all
the nearby clubs and hangouts and ask all the patrons about the various
keywords on your list. Revisit these places frequently, as messages
occasionally change and new patrons do show up from time to time. Take the
time to explore all areas of the game and you can be fairly sure that no
important items have been missed. Lastly, return to various places that
previously seemed like dead-ends, particularly after an important event or
conversation. A lot of times you will find fortuitous outcomes, like a gate
being left open for you.

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F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S
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The following section is meant to provide assistance on specific areas of the

game that may be troublesome. Many of the answers below only hint at the
right method or direction, stopping short of completely giving you the full
solution. If you have read through the General Tips section above and are
still stuck at some point, you can refer to the specific area below. If
these answers are still not enough to solve your problem, refer to the
Walkthrough section following this one. Note that heavy reliance on the
solutions in the following section may still spoil much of the fun in this
game, particularly if it is your first time through.

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1. T E N T H S T R E E T SR00A
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Q: How do I save the game?

A: You can save the came (and restore health) any time you find a bed. The
first place to do this is in Jake's apartment, which is located down the
alley to the right of the morgue. You will need to find the key to his
apartment first.

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Q: What do I do with the Iced Tea?
A: Since you can't drink it yourself and it's very refreshing, maybe someone
who's tired might benefit from it. Maybe such a person is in the same bar?

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Q: How can I enter the computer I found in one of the offices?
A: Short answer: you can't right now. Jake has a faulty datajack, as you will
discover if you try. Return when it has been fixed. Another possibility is
to hire a Shadowrunner to access the computer for you...

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Q: Where do I find the tickets?
A: As the patron in the Grim Reaper club tells you, Grinder was going to give
him the tickets before being killed by Lone Star (the police). After being
killed, the morgue guys carried away Grinder's body. Visit the Shady
business man in the building south of the Grim Reaper club. He will sell
you a police badge (Lonestar Badge) when you ask him about *Lone Star*.
Equip the badge along with the Shades from Jake's apartment. Now, return to
the morgue and ask the bottom guy about *Grinder*.

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Q: Where do I get the Credstick?
A: Follow the same instructions as above. The Credstick is in the filing
cabinet next to the one with the tickets.

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Q: I found the injured Indian Shaman but already used the slap patch. What
should I do?
A: Don't fret. You can get more slap patches later and return then. The
Indian Shaman does not give you anything now that you can use anyway, so it
does not matter.

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Q: I am in The Cage but don't see anything special. What should I do?
A: Go all the way to left and see if a man in a green suit is sitting on the
couch. If he is, talk to him. If not, you need to make a few calls.
First, call Jake's girlfriend (Sassie) whose phone number is on the ripped
note in his apartment. Ask her about *Calls* and she will give you the
*Glutman* keyword and Glutman's number. Next, call Glutman's office and ask
about *Glutman*. The secretary will say that he went to *the Cage*.
Glutman will now be sitting on the couch, waiting for you.

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Q: How do I get the Zip Gun?
A: You get the Zip Gun if you talk to Glutman and do not have any weapon in
your inventory. To achieve this, you must either sell the Beretta to the
shady business man or give it to a hired Shadowrunner. Be warned that the
Zip Gun is less accurate than the Beretta (with the same attack power), so
it is a downgrade.

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2. O L D T O W N SR00B
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Q: How do I get out of the caryards?

A: All exits go through the King. You can either meet his demands by paying
him or you can fight him in the arena. To fight him, ask the arena owner
about *King*.

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Q: The arena fighters are kicking my butt. What should I do?
A: Put more karma points into Body and Firearms. You can also purchase slap
patches from the boy with the yo-yo (ask about *Heal*) for some quick
healing. Eventually, the fights will become too difficult to win without
upgraded weaponry.

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Q: I am at the weapon shop. What should I buy?
A: The Shotgun and Mesh Jacket, in that order. It does not make good financial
sense to purchase a different weapon. If you are short on nuyen, try to
earn more money in the arena.

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Q: I am at the Talismans shop. What should I buy?
A: Nothing right now. Save your nuyen and return later. You do not actually
need to buy any of these items until you first visit the Dark Blade mansion.

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Q: How do I learn the Negotiation skill?
A: You learn this skill by asking the arena owner about *Negotiation*. You can
ask him any time prior to killing all the arena fighters. To learn the
*Negotiation* keyword, ask the business man in the Tenth Street area (who
sells the Lonestar Badge) about *Hiring*.

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Q: The street doc activated a cortex bomb and the game says I have 30 hours to
 disarm it. What should I do?
A: You need to find a better street doc. Head to the monorail station and take
the express to Daley Station. Somewhere in this area (Downtown) you will
find a street doc who can help you. You might want to save after activating
the cortex bomb in case you don't find the new street doc fast enough. Or,
better yet, hold off on activating the cortex bomb until you've found that
street doc's office.

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3. D O W N T O W N SR00C
===============================================================================

Q: I got off the train and have wandered around for a while. What should I do
first?
A: Being that you were attacked by someone mentioning the Rust Stilettos as
soon as you entered the station, finding them might be a good bet. A good
source for info is always the local bars and clubs, so start there.

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Q: What does the cyberware in Dr. Maplethorpe's office do? Should I buy it?
A: On your first visit you can buy Boosted Reflexes and Skill Software. The
Boosted Reflexes increase your rate of fire and significantly improve your
fighting abilities. It is one of the best bargains in the game, so buy it
as soon as you can. The Skill Software teaches you the Leadership skill,
which increases the time a hired Shadowrunner will stay with you. Only buy
this upgrade if you intend to hire frequently or you have the extra money.
Later, the Dermal Plating becomes available. This upgrade boosts your armor
rating and is invaluable. Get it as soon as you can.

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Q: I defeated the Octopus at the Docks and it left a Pool of Ink. What do I do
with that?
A: You need something to hold the ink, like a bottle. Maybe even a bottle
that's the same color...

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Q: I am at the Wastelands Club and have met many Shadowrunners. Who should I
hire?
A: Well, there are two answers to this. The first answer is "no one." You
never NEED to hire a Shadowrunner, and, often times, it is a waste of money.
If you do intend to hire, the best mercenary available is Norbert.

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Q: I just defeated the Rust Stilettos. Where do I go now?
A: Now that you have impressed the locals by vanquishing the troublesome gang,
head over the elite Jagged Nails club and see if they noticed.

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Q: I am at the Dog Spirit and he has asked for an item of a man, creature, and
the earth. What does he need?
A: Item of a man is the Magic Fetish (Tenth Street Cemetery). Item of a
creature is the Dog Collar (Tenth Street fountain). Item of the earth is
the Leaves (given by Kitsune).

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Q: Where is the Rat Shaman's hideout?
A: Head southeast from Daley Station into the marketplace There are two exits
on the southeastern side of the screen. The small one on the left leads to
 his lair.

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4. D A R K B L A D E SR00D
===============================================================================

Q: How do I open the gate?

A: Probably the most asked question in the game. After defeating the Rat
Shaman, return to Kistune. Ask her about *Jester Spirit* and she teaches
you *Dark Blade*. Call or visit the Talisman's Shop and ask about *Dark
Blade*. She will give you a phone number. Dial the number and ask Johan
about *Magic Fetish*. He will show an interest and open the gate.

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Q: I heard there is a weapon shop here. Where is it?
A: Walk all the way to the right of the main door in the courtyard and you will
find it.

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Q: How do I defeat the Vampire?
A: The Vampire is invincible to your normal weaponry. You need to take a note
from the movies and stab him with a wooden stake (bought at the Talismans
shop). To get that close to him, however, you need to daze him with the
Strobes. The Strobes can be acquired in the Jagged Nails club. Ask the
left-side bartender about *Dark Blade* to learn *Vampires*, then ask the
right-side bartender about *Vampires* to learn *Strobes*. Finally, ask the
left-side bartender about *Strobes* and he will lend them to you.

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5. B R E M E R T O N SR00E
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Q: I want to go to Bremerton, but the boat driver says there are mermaids in
the water. How do I get rid of them?
A: You need something to cool the water. Didn't the bartender of the
Wastelands club mention that he was expecting an Ice delivery?

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Q: How do I open the rusted doors on the ship?
A: The top door on the far left side of the second deck is the only one that
can be opened. Use the crowbar.

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Q: How do I get past the green slimes?
A: The green slimes cannot be killed by normal weapons. You need some toxic
Dissolver (Green Bottle), which can be found somewhere else on the ship.

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Q: How do I kill the four orcs in the safe room?
A: These orcs are invincible to your weapons for some reason. You need some
creativity. Go to the top of the stairway on the previous screen and push
the button. This closes the airlock. Now, go to the top of the stairway on
the screen above this and push the button again. This flushes the chamber
and creates so much pressure that the foes are killed.

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Q: How do I open the safe?
A: You will need a time bomb. The time bomb has two components: the explosives
and the detonator. The explosives were dropped by an orc on the docks. The
detonator is found somewhere else on the ship.

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Q: How do I defeat the Jester Spirit?
A: Blast him with your gun until he gives the "You are no match for the Jester"
message. Once he says this, you can click on him and speak with him.
During the conversation, be sure to ask about his real name.

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6. D R A K E T O W E R SR00F
===============================================================================

Q: How come I can't find the Dermal Plating at Dr. Maplethorpe's office?
A: This is another one of the most commonly asked questions. The Dermal
Plating (along with Assault Rifle and Partial Body Suit) is usually made
available after Bremerton. If you have defeated the Jester and they are
still not for sale, you did not take the portal out of Bremerton. Odds are
you just backtracked and went through the ship. If this was the case,
return to Bremerton, revisit the Jester's room, and wait near the stage
until a portal descends. Pass through it and all those items will be for
sale.

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Q: How do I activate the elevator in the lobby?
A: You need to hack into the computer. To get past the node, you will need
the password that was found in the Rust Stilettos hideout. Make sure you
Examine that password -- just having it in your inventory is not enough.

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Q: I am getting killed very quickly. What should I do?
A: Drake Tower is hard. The best way to survive is to cast the Invisibility
spell. Short of this, heal yourself very liberally and try to move so that
you are not under fire from all four enemies at once.

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Q: How do I activate the elevators to go to higher floors?
A: You will need to reprogram the computers on each floor. Your hacking skills
will be tested for sure.

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Q: I got to the roof and found the helicopter pilot. What do I now?
A: He needs a destination. You should ask him about *Volcano*. If you don't
have this word, you need to visit Bremerton first.

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7. V O L C A N O SR00G
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Q: How do I defeat Drake?

A: Drake is extremely tough. The first thing you should do is use the Jester
Spirit item to reduce his HP. After this, the most effective strategy is to
cast Freeze on Drake and blast him while he is immobile. Be sure not to let
him thaw out before recasting, as his attack is brutal. You can also use
the Armor spell to eliminate damage, but you will still be stun-locked by
Drake's attack.
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8. A N E K I T O W E R SR00H
===============================================================================

Q: How do I hire Akimi?

A: You need to first find and Examine the DF_DS-AKIMI file from the Volcano.
This gives you her number. Call Akimi on any video phone after this and
hire as normal.

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Q: Where is the Aneki building?
A: The Aneki building is the tower right before Dr. Maplethorpe's office. Head
northeast from the marketplace to find it.

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9. E N D I N G SR00I
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Q: The ending mentions Shadowrun II. How do I find this game?

A: Unfortunately, you can't. This was wishful thinking on the programmers'
part. No such game was ever created.

_______________________________________________________________________________

W A L K T H R O U G H
_______________________________________________________________________________

This begins the complete walkthrough portion of this FAQ. The walkthrough is
divided into 7 sections, each of which covers a major part of the game. Before
each subsection, a list of items, keywords, and enemies will be displayed.

A couple of formatting notes. All keywords mentioned in the guide will be

surrounded by asterisks (*) to set them apart. All keywords and items will be
in CAPS the first time they are discovered.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
S E C T I O N 1 – T E N T H S T R E E T SR01
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

As you saw in the game's introduction (leave the game running for a while at
the title screen), a man in black coat gets gunned down by four gang members.
As his body lies on the pavement, a fox approaches him, turns into a woman, and
casts a spell on him. Seconds later, the fox runs off and two morticians walk
towards the body... They're rather efficient in 2050 I suppose. Anyway, none
of this is expected to make much sense right now. The main take away is that
someone was shot, and, as we will learn shortly, revived by a magic spell at
the last second before dying. Now begins your journey through Shadowrun.

=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
SECTION 1 CONTENTS
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
1. Awakens the Corpse.................SR01A
2. Exploring Tenth Street.............SR01B
 3. Maria and the Tickets..............SR01C
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=

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1. AWAKENS THE CORPSE SR01A
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Items: Torn Note, Scalpel, Slap Patch
Keywords: Dog, Firearms, Hitman

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Orc 8 3 0 1 None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

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The game opens with your character literally falling off a morgue slab knowing
only that his head hurts and that he has no idea who he is or what last
happened. For a while the game will play as a mystery, and you will need to
piece together clues about both your character's identity and the mission that
nearly resulted in his death. Be warned in advance that many clues, messages,
and items will remain cryptic at first.

==================
EXAMINE THE MORGUE
==================
Start by taking some time to explore the morgue and your own inventory. The
only item you start with is a Matchbox. Examining it will reveal the
"Wastelands Club" logo, but this won't make sense for a while. Move the cursor
over and examine the Slab. The name on it reads "Armitage J." (J is short for
Jake, your character's name). A TORN PAPER also falls outs. You can pick up
this item and add it to your inventory. Examining it reveals "Warehouse No.
5," which is also meaningless right now.

A quick note about interacting with items. You can save time in this game by
using the R- and L-buttons instead of always pressing B, then choosing an
option. R can be used to pick up items and open doors with a single click. L
can be used to examine something. The R button in particular will save a lot
of time when moving between areas and collecting dropped nuyen (money) a bit
later.

Back to the morgue, you can pick a SCALPEL from the tray below the second
table. The Scalpel cannot be equipped as a weapon, so just hold onto it for
now. To the left side of the screen, open the top fridge and you can pick up a
SLAP PATCH. The Slap Patch can be used to recover 10 HP, but you should save
it until the end of this area.

After picking up these items, open the door and watch the morticians run off
screaming at the sight of walking corpse. You would think they might act, say,
a little more professional (especially since one commented that you didn't even
look dead), but no such luck. If you hover the cursor over the rest of the
room, you will spot a couple of locked filing cabinets that will have to wait
until later. Time to leave the room and begin exploring.

Outside the morgue is a hallway with another locked door. As with many
locations in the game, this door can never be opened. It is purely for show to
add the semblance of a larger world. Keep this in mind in the future to avoid
frustration.

=========
GET ARMED
==========
Outside the building, a thug runs up to you and expresses amazement that you're
still alive. His opening dialogue teaches you the *HITMAN* keyword, which is
in bold text as all keywords are. As with all conversations, you should choose
to Talk to him, which will teach you the *FIREARMS* keyword. You should then
Ask About both of these words (as a rule of thumb, always ask a character about
any new keyword they teach you). The thug's advice to you is to get armed, and
it's some good advice.

You now have your choice of places to explore. However, you are in a lot of
danger without a weapon given that there are hitmen after you. The first thing
to do is follow the thug who recognized you (he runs off to the SW). There
will be plenty of time to look around shortly. Continue to follow him SW on
the next screen too.

As you walk down a dark alley, you will hear a gunshot and a scream.
Apparently our friend took a wrong turn and was just gunned down. Walk towards
his corpse and an orc will begin shooting at you. You will notice that past
the Orc there is a BERETTA PISTOL on top of the dead body. Make a race for it
and pick up the gun. Note that if you walk to the far right curb after the
dumpster but before the body, you will probably get out of the Orc's line of
fire and save some health. To equip the gun, press start, select Weapons, and
Use the Beretta Pistol.

The Beretta has an attack power of 3 and an accuracy rating of 1. While there
is a more detailed explanation of these stats in the "Weapons and Armor"
section of the Appendix, attack power is basically the maximum damage the
weapon can do and accuracy rating (out of 6) reflects how often the weapon will
hit. One point of accuracy rating is equivalent to one points in the Firearms
skill. Overall, the Beretta is not a great weapon, but it's the best you can
get for the time being.

Now, time to waste the Orc. You will need to be fast and target him quickly.
Press the A button to bring up the crosshair and move it over the Orc until you
see a green box in the bottom right corner of the screen. Blast away as fast
as you can. Keep in mind that this isn't a modern day first-person shooter, so
the damage isn't any better if you aim for headshots versus body shots. It's
best to just aim for whatever is easiest to target.

Once the Orc is dead, examine his body. You will find the LEATHER JACKET.
Equip it by going to the Armor menu and choosing Use. This is now your first
piece of armor. It will reduce the damage you take by 1, which is very
helpful.

=============
LITTLE DOGGIE
=============
Walk to the end of the alley and a small dog will approach you from the
darkness. Yes, there are talking dogs in Seattle in 2050. If you Talk to him,
he will teach you the *DOG* keyword and tell you to seek out his shrine.
Again, this will make sense later. If you forget to Talk and don't get the Dog
keyword, leave the screen and reenter. This dog will appear again. Once you
have the keyword, this dog will no longer appear when you return.
You will also notice a billboard that boasts about a new generation cyberdeck
that comes in keyboard size. This adds some nice emersion, but is not directly
useful.

Now that you're packing heat, it's time to explore Tenth Street.

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2. EXPLORING TENTH STREET SR01B
===============================================================================
Items: Cyberdeck, Dog Collar, Iced Tea, Memo, Paperweight, Ripped Note,
Shades, (Sassie's Telephone Number}
Keywords: Datajack, Decker, Grinder, Healing, Hiring, Lone Star, Maria,
Shadowrunner, Street Doc, Tickets

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Hitman (Hole) 10 5 0 1 None
Hitman (Roof) 10 4 0 1 30-60
Heavy Dude 10-12 4 0 2 10-20
Mage 5-7 5 0 2 10-20
Peephole 3 3 0 1 None
Sniper 3 2 0 1 10-20

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

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The map below tries to graphically depict this region. It is understandably

poor and does not show when new screens begin, so please bear with it; it's the
best I can do in a text walkthrough. The index below shows the building names
and events that occur on this map.

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| T E N T H S T R E E T |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| _ N |
| _/ \_ NW | NE |
| G_/ \_ \|/ |
| _/ _ \ W---|---E |
| _/ _/ \_ \H /|\ |
| D_/ _/ \__/ _ SW | SE |
| _/ _/ _ C_/ \_ S |
| / / _/ \_ _/ _ \_ |
| \_ \_ E A_/ \_/ _/ \_ \_ |
| \_ \_ _/ _ / \_ \_ |
| \_ \_ F _/ a _/ \_ \_ \_ \_ |
| \_ \_/ _/ \_ \_ \ \I |
| \ / d \ \ _/ ) |
| _ / ___ \_ _/ _/ B_/ _/ |
| /c\_ _/ / \_ \_ _/ / _/ _/ |
| \_ \_/ _/ \_ \_/ \_/ _/ |
| \_ b_/ \_ _/\_ _/ |
| \_/ \_ _/ \_ _/ |
| \_/ \/ |
| |
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LOCATIONS EVENTS
--------- ------
A: Morgue Building a: Approached by street thug
B: "Seems Familiar" Building b: Thug shot; get Beretta Pistol
C: Apartment Building c: Dog encounter
D: Grim Reaper Club d: Fountain; get Dog Collar
E: Business Man's Office Building
F: Glutman's Office Building
G: Graveyard
H: The Cage club
I: Tenth Street Station (closed)

==========
GOING HOME
==========
Shadowrun is rather non-linear, so there is no real hint as to where to go
next. To avoid some time and aggravation, the first goal will be finding
Jake's apartment and establishing a place to recover health and save the game.
Head back to the first screen where you exited the morgue building. You will
notice a large gate surrounding a fountain and a little dog inside. If you go
to the topmost part of the fence, you can open the broken gate and let the dog
loose. Unlike the dog in the dark alley, this one does not talk, but it does
bark a lot and drop the DOG COLLAR. This is another item that has no use now,
but pick it up for later.

You will also see numerous pedestrians and businessmen walking around the town
square and sitting on the benches. None of these people are of any use and
most are quite nasty. If you are frustrated, feel free to unload and kill them
all. These NPCs (non-playable characters) can be killed without any penalty.

Head towards the SE side of the screen and follow the street to the next
screen. Enter the first building you come to. You will see an L-shaped
hallway with two doors. In the first room, there is a fat man lying on the
floor who seems to be injured and unresponsive. His label when you place the
cursor on him is "Seems Familiar." Wonder if his "injury" is related to the
same hitmen trying to kill Jake? If you examine him, you will reveal a DOOR
KEY in his pocket. The key reads "6" when examined, and you should pick it up.
On the desk you will see a MEMO that reads "Armitage to perform courier run to
Matrix Systems. 70-30 Split." Again, a clue to piecing together your past, but
nothing that should make sense yet. You can pick up the Memo but do not need
to.

The second doorway in this building is a small restaurant that houses enemies
(Heavy Dudes and Mages). This is one of many "enemy areas" in the game that
has respawning foes every time you return to the screen. These are good places
to build karma, but you're better off avoiding fighting at this point until
you've had a chance to save the game.

Exit the building and continue walking NE. You will come to the Tenth Street
Monorail Station, which is currently closed for repairs. Occasionally, there
will be a Hitman on the roof of this building that wears a trench coat and top
hat. He drops 30-60 nuyen when killed and is a pretty good source of money.
However, avoid fighting for now until you've raised your stats a bit. Proceed
into the alley on the top of the screen.

Follow the next screen around the bend and enter the apartment building. There
are eight doors in this hallway (all of which have numbers when examined). The
one you should look for is the third on the right. This is apartment 6, which
corresponds to the 6 on the Door Key you found. Use the Door Key on the door
to unlock it and head on in.

This is Jake's apartment and is quite sparse – apparently he does not need much
to survive, including any sort of kitchen, bathroom, or toilet. You will see a
bed at the bottom of the screen, an end table on the right, a desk and filing
cabinet near the top, and a blinking video phone on the left. Start by picking
up the SHADES on the end table above the bed. Go to the item screen and Use
these, which will change Jake's picture on the menu. The Shades also provide
you with some level of disguise.

Go to the filing cabinet, open it, and Examine it to find 20 nuyen (nuyen is
the currency in the Shadowrun world. It's a made up term, but is probably a
derivation of "new yen," a play on the Japanese currency). On the desk next to
the filing cabinet you will find the RIPPED NOTE. The important thing is to
examine the Note, which has a phone number for a woman named Sassie. You can
pick up the Note, but this is not necessary; you will remember the number
automatically once it has been examined.

If you check the video phone, there is a threatening message from Drake telling
Jake to cancel his run and turn over the files. While you can check messages,
you cannot use the phone to place calls yet; it will ask you insert a Credstick
first (which you obtain a little later). Rather odd that Jake would have a pay
phone in his apartment, but maybe these have replaced monthly billing plans in
the future.

Head down to the bed and Use it. Jake will go to sleep (restores HP) and you
will be given the choices to Save Game (you should do so) or Use Karma. Using
Karma is the game's equivalent to "leveling-up," more or less. You can use
karma to increase attributes and skills (and later, magic spells) in various
categories. The stat to increase first is Firearms, which improves the
accuracy of your weapon and lets you hit more frequently. A few points will
make a very noticeable difference, so put any karma you may have earned into
this.

Now that you have a base for recovering and saving whenever you want, it's time
to power-up a bit and explore the rest of the area.

-----------------
POWER-UP LOCATION
-----------------
The two doors before Jake's apartment lead to an office that houses respawning
enemies. This is a great place to earn karma and nuyen. Enter the apartment
from the bottom door, as this gives a clear shot of all enemies without having
to move around. It's useful to pick off the Mages first as they have a
stronger attack but less than the Heavy Dudes. Each enemy here gives you 2 EXP
Points, which is twice as much as most of the street enemies. EXP Points are
not displayed on the status screen, but 8 EXP equals 1 karma point. Therefore,
you will receive a karma point for every four enemies you kill. You can also
make quite a bit of nuyen here, although picking it up increases the time it
takes you to earn karma.

The first 6 karma points you earn should go into the Firearms skill. Boost
this skill up to level 4 and you will greatly increase your killing rate.
Next, increase your Body attribute to level 4. None of the other skills are of
any value in this area, so there is no need to raise them. Alternate between
raising Firearms and Body with any additional karma points.

The goal should be to leave the Tenth Street area with Body and Firearms at
level 5 or higher. You can probably do all the fighting you need to in 10-15
minutes in this area if you want. If you're picking up nuyen as you kill, you
should have at least 500 by the time you are done.

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GLUTMAN'S BUILDING AND GRIM REAPER CLUB
=======================================
Now it's time to gather some information, and there's no better place to do it
than your friendly neighborhood Grim Reaper Club. Head back past the town
square and head toward the exit on the SW side corner of the screen. On the
way to the Grim Reaper Club, you can pick up a few items. You should now be on
a street that heads NW and has a couple of building entrances on the north side
(location E and F on the map). Enter the first building (Glutman's Building),
which contains two doors on the right side. The first door leads to an enemy
area, but you will notice a PAPERWEIGHT on the desk in the center of the room.
This item is useless now but will be required later.

The second room holds a rather dim-witted secretary who tells you her boss is
out. She does not respond to any keywords you will have yet, so don't waste
your time. The real jewel is in the back of the room. Laying on the office
desk is a CYBERDECK, which is your ticket to accessing the Matrix. You will be
able to access (or log into) most computers in the game that have "Computer"
labels when you hold the cursor over them. As luck would have it, the computer
in this office has such a label and can be accessed. You can attempt to do so
by going to the item menu, choosing the cyberdeck, and trying to use it on the
computer. Doing so now will bring you to a login screen, but you will quickly
get an error saying that something is wrong with your datajack (datajack is the
connection on Jake's head that allows him to "enter" the Matrix. Much more on
this later). You will need to either fix your datajack (this happens later) or
come back with someone who has a working datajack (a Shadowrunner). For now,
exit the building and continue to the end of the street.

Enter the building with a neon "Club" sign on the outside. This is the Grim
Reaper Club, the Tenth Street townie bar. The man at the entrance is a street
doc (someone who repairs cyberware) and he teaches you the *STREET DOC* and
*HEALING* keywords. Talk to the bartender and he will recognize you, offering
to serve up your favorite drink. Apparently Jake is a regular here. After a
few moments, he serves up an ICED TEA drink on the counter. The Grim Reaper
Club may not strike you as the place someone would order an iced tea, but I'll
chalk this one up to Nintendo's censorship. Also, despite being your favorite,
you cannot actually drink it. The item screen only has the option to Give it
to someone, so just hold on for now.

Take this time to talk to the bartender again. He teaches you a few important
keywords, including *SHADOWRUNNER*, *DECKER*, *DATAJACK*, and *HIRING*. This
last keyword, *Hiring*, is the most important. This is the word you will use
whenever you approach a Shadowrunner who you'd like to hire. Most will never
join you (or offer their services) without it.

At the table in the middle of the bar is a tired patron who does not seem up
for conversing with you. That the game lets you Examine him is probably a clue
that he's important somehow. Odds are that he'd enjoy a nice drink, maybe the
Iced Tea you just received. Give him the Icea Tea and try talking again. He
is appreciative and now opens up a bit. Apparently, he is bummed out because
he lost tickets to the Maria Mercurial concert when a scalper named Grinder was
killed by Lone Star (the police). It is important to get the *TICKETS*,
*GRINDER*, and *LONE STAR* keywords from him, as these are all needed to
advance the plot.

As an interesting aside, this man will have different dialogue depending on

which version of the game you are playing. When you ask him about *Grinder*,
he will either say that he was taken away by the "Morgue Guys" or the "Chop
Shop" guys. There are not many gameplay differences between the two versions,
but the "Chop Shop" version has slightly more explicit dialogue in a few places
(will be discussed in those sections).

The remaining patrons in the bar include an irritable Jamaican on the phone
(you cannot speak with him now) and an orc named Hamfist. Hamfist is a
Shadowrunner who will join for 500 nuyen. He identifies himself as a decker,
which is a type of shadowrunner that can log into computers and access the
matrix. He's surprisingly knowledgeable and responds to many of your keywords.
There's no reason to hire him right now, but see the "Hiring Hamfist" section
below for some interesting uses.

If you exit the Grim Reaper club and proceed to the next screen, you can
complete your tour of Tenth Street. There is a Graveyard on the left and a
club at the very end called "The Cage," as one of the street patrons will tell
you. He will also give you a little more color on Grinder being shot by the
cops and let you know that Maria is performing at the club.

=============================================================================
3. MARIA AND THE TICKETS SR01C
=============================================================================
Items: Credstick, Ghoul Bone, Lonestar Badge, Magic Fetish, Tickets,
(Glutman's Telephone Number)
Keywords: Calls, Ghouls, Glutman, Negotiation, The Cage

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Hitman (Hole) 10 5 0 1 None
Hitman (Roof) 10 4 0 1 30-60
Heavy Dude 10-12 4 0 2 10-20
Mage 5-7 5 0 2 10-20
Peephole 3 3 0 1 None
Scary Ghoul 4-40 4 0 2 None
Sniper 3 2 0 1 10-20

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

At this point the game does not provide incredible guidance on where to go
next. You have some clues on Grinder being killed by Lone Star, the tickets,
some concert, etc., but no real purpose that should make the next step
apparent. For now, all you can do is follow-up on some of these clues and see
which ones play out.

===============================
LET'S PLAY COPS AND MORGUE GUYS
===============================
It's safe to assume that we want to find the tickets and enter the club where
Maria is playing. We know the deceased Grinder possessed them, so the morgue
is not a bad place to look. If you head back to the morgue, the morticians
will no longer run from Jake (assuming he's wearing the Shades). Definitely
not the brightest bulbs... If you ask the bottommost mortician about Grinder,
he tells you that he can only open the file for "family or a badge."
Head back to the street where the Grim Reaper Club is. Enter the building
below the club but above the Glutman building. The first room in an enemy
area, but the second contains a shady businessman. This character holds quite
a few goodies. If you ask him about *Firearms*, he will offer to sell you
Grenades for 100 nuyen. Grenades are not worth it, so pass him up on his offer
(more about this in the "Weapons and Armor" section of the Appendix). If you
ask him about *Lone Star*, and he will sell you the LONESTAR BADGE for 150
nuyen. Take him up on his offer and Use the badge. You are now a police
officer! Well, sort of.

You can also sell the businessman your Beretta Pistol or Leather Jacket. Go to
the Weapons or Armor screen and Give the desired item to the businessman. He
will then propose a price that you can accept or refuse. You can do this to
make some easy money (Leather Jacket fetches 1000 nuyen; Beretta fetches 200),
but these items are far more valuable on your body.

One last thing to do before leaving is ask the businessman about *Hiring*. He
will then teach you the *NEGOTIATION* keyword, which comes in useful later. He
is the only person in the game who teaches this keyword.

With the badge equipped, head back to the morgue. Speak with the bottommost
mortician and ask him about *Grinder*. He will offer to pull Grinder's file
and belongings from the cabinets. After you accept, he opens the two cabinets
and then tells you to dig out the file. Examine the nearest filing cabinet and
you will find the CREDSTICK, which can be used to place calls at the video
phone. Examine the next filing cabinet and you will find the TICKETS. You can
now use these Tickets to enter The Cage and see the Maria Mercurial concert.

With your newly acquired Credstick, it's time to make a couple of phone calls.
The closest working video phone is in Jake's apartment, so head back there.
This will also give you a chance to save and use karma before finishing the
stage. When in Jake's apartment, Use the Credstick on the video phone and a
number list will open. Assuming you read the Ripped Note on the desk, only
Sassie's number should be available. Give her a try.

Well, Jake does have good taste in women. Unfortunately for him, Sassie has
moved on and trashed all his belongings after she heard he was dead. Talk to
her and she will give you the *CALLS* keyword. Ask her about *Calls* and she
will tell you about *GLUTMAN* along with giving you his number. Interestingly,
as soon as she tells you this, the Calls keyword will disappear from your list
forever. No worries, as you won't be needing it again.

Say goodbye to the ex and call Glutman. His secretary picks up and says that
the boss is out. This is same woman you encountered earlier in the office
where you picked up the cyberdeck. You can actually have this identical
conversation with her in person if you want, but this makes it easier. Ask her
about *Glutman* and she tells you that he is at *THE CAGE* on the edge of town.
This comment is very important, as Glutman will not appear at The Cage unless
his secretary has said this first. Hang up and head to the other end of town.

==============
HIRING HAMFIST
==============
Before getting into Hamfist in particular, a little aside about Shadowrunners.
Yes, the game is named after them. In case you have not figured it out,
Shadowrunners are a type of mercenary who are paid to handle certain tasks or
missions. There are many throughout the game, and Jake himself was (is) a
Shadowrunner.
In the game world, Shadowrunners are divided into three classes: mercenaries,
deckers, and mages. Mercenaries are soldiers. The are designed for physical
combat and often sport superior firepower and armor. Deckers are specialized
Shadowrunners who carry cyberdecks and can access the Matrix. Their fighting
abilities are usually worse than mercenaries. Mages are the least hearty of
the three types, but they wield magic spells. Some mages specialize in
offensive spells, some defense and support, and some both.

In practical terms, it is never necessary to hire a Shadowrunner. This game

can be easily beaten without them. This is due mainly to the fact that
Shadowrunners are almost always inferior to Jake in terms skills and
survivability. Some Shadowrunners (particularly the mages) are pretty horrible
and will die in even moderate fighting situations. A complete ranking and
evaluation of all Shadowrunners can be found in the "Shadowrunner" section in
the Appendix.

This brings us to Hamfist. Tenth Street is certainly easy enough to complete

that he will never make a difference as far as battles go. However, Hamfist
does have some interesting uses:

1. Being a decker, Hamfist has a working datajack and can access the Matrix.
Particularly, he can enter the computer in Glutman's office. Once you are
in the office, Examine Hamfist, go to his items, and use his cyberdeck on
the computer. There is some risk of him dying in the Matrix, so make sure
his health is full when attempting this. Successfully entering the
computer will allow you to steal 1,000 nuyen from Glutman's account,
basically paying for the cost of Hamfist and netting you 500 nuyen. You
can still access this computer later, but you will need to wait until
about the half way point in the game.

2. Hamfist makes an excellent graveyard companion, resulting in a very quick

way to earn karma. Simply take him to the Graveyard and run around. This
will lure numerous Ghouls that Hamfist will pick off. Ghouls typically
leave him alone and only target Jake, so he's relatively safe. You can
earn about 2-3 karma per minute this way. Note that there is a limit to
the number of ghouls you can fight in any one trip and they do become
harder as you make more visits to the Graveyard (see the next section for
more on this).

3. More of a novelty, you can Give the Beretta Pistol to Hamfist and he will
keep it for you. You can then pick it up later by rehiring him, as he
will keep it in his inventory. What's the point of this? Well, it's the
only way to finish the game with BOTH the Beretta Pistol and Zip Gun (for
more on the Zip Gun, see three sections below). This is a strategy for
those "perfectionist" and "100%" players who just have to have every item
in the game. There's no benefit to doing it otherwise.

=============
GRAVE DIGGING
=============
On the screen past the Grim Reaper club, you can find the entrance to a
Graveyard. The graveyard holds four crypts and numerous Scary Ghouls who rise
from the earth to attack you. While they may seem infinite, there are only
nine ghouls in the graveyard and they always spawn from the same points. These
ghouls do reset each time you exit and reenter the screen, however. The damage
you inflict on a ghoul will remain if it enters the ground and reemerges later.
If a ghoul does enter the ground, it will always reappear from its original
spawning point.
One interesting thing to note about ghouls is that they become harder as you
fight them. All ghouls start with 4 maximum HP, but they receive 2 additional
maximum HP every time you kill one and it later respawns from the same point.
Their HP will increase up to a maximum of 40 (which make them very difficult to
kill). This increase is PERMANENT. While this may be a bug, if it is
intentional it is probably designed to prevent rapid karma earning by hunting
in the graveyard. You can still earn karma quite easily (especially using the
Hamfist trick described above), but your progress slows a lot after about 7-8
trips.

You will notice that each crypt's doors are sealed shut, but you can pry them
open by using the Scalpel. The three rightmost crypts contain coffins. When
examined, the coffins will contain either Ghouls or nuyen. If you receive a
message of "Nothing special here," keep examining until you find something. If
a coffin does hold nuyen, you will receive three bills worth 10-20 nuyen each
(or 30-60 in total).

While in the graveyard, you will find that someone is yelling for help. Enter
the leftmost crypt and you will discover an injured shaman. You can heal him
by using the Slap Patch from the morgue. Don't worry if you've already used
the Slap Patch -- more are available later and you can return here. Once
healed, the shaman will talk to you. He teaches you the *SHAMAN* and *MAGIC
FETISH* keywords. He will also give you the MAGIC FETISH (item) once you Talk
to him. Note that when examined, the Magic Fetish says "engraved on the item
is a bat." This is a subtle clue at its use later, but the item is meaningless
for the time being.

After healing the shaman, one of the next ghouls you kill will drop the GHOUL
BONE. As with the Magic Fetish, hold onto this until later.

========
THE CAGE
========
With everything else completed, head to the end of the street and enter The
Cage. In the entranceway you will see a massive bouncer (who's dumb as rocks)
and a video phone to your left. The video phone is useful if you haven't
called Sassie or Glutman's secretary yet, but this is probably not an issue if
you've been following this walkthrough.

The bouncer lets you know that you need tickets to pass, and he has no
intention of moving without them. Select this item and Give it to him. Once
the bouncer has stepped aside, you can enter the club. Doesn't seem nearly as
crowded as one might think from all the hype. After all, there are only twice
as many people in the club as there are members of the band. Still, most
people don't have much to say. Both the waitress and bartender do respond when
asked about *Glutman*, noting that he's sitting by the band and has run up
quite a tab. Interestingly, they both say the same thing even if you have not
called Glutman's secretary and he is not at the club yet.

There's also an odd man on the left side who talks about "Ghoul busting." He
says that he once met a Shadowrunner who claimed he could handle them. The
Shadowrunner he's probably talking about is Jangadance, the Jamaican who is on
the phone at the Grim Reaper club. Once you learn the *GHOUL* keyword,
Jangadance will be off the phone and can be hired, however, he charges you
1,500 nuyen and is quite useless. Ignore this guy for now and talk to the man
just above him, sitting on the couch.

You have finally found Glutman, who seems quite amused to see Jake based on his
picture. He expresses his surprise that Jake is still alive given the value of
the tech he is carrying in his head. When you Talk to him, he offers to hide
you somewhere that you will be safe. Once the conversation has ended, Jake is
blindfolded and taken somewhere. The area ends at this point.

=================
WHAT'S A ZIP GUN?
=================
You could very easily have beaten this game many times and never even heard of
the Zip Gun. The reason is that you need to do something quite
counterintuitive to ever get it. The Zip Gun is always given to you by Glutman
if you talk to him in The Cage and do not have any other gun in your inventory.
The game does this so you cannot get stuck in the next stage (caryards) with no
way out. The Zip Gun has the same attack power as the Beretta (3) but has a
lower accuracy rating (0 vs. 1 for the Beretta), making it a worse weapon. The
difference in accuracy can be quite significant at this point in the game. You
need an extra point in Firearms to make up the Zip Gun's lack of accuracy.
With the Firearms skill at level 1, you will miss almost every time with the
Zip Gun.

So how does one get the Zip Gun? It's impossible to miss the Beretta, since
you need to kill at least some enemies to earn enough nuyen for the Lonestar
Badge. However, once you have the Beretta, you can get rid of it either by 1)
giving it to Hamfist the Shadowrunner, or 2) selling it to the Business Man
(who also sells the Lonestar Badge). If you ever wish to get the Beretta
again, you will need to give it to Hamfist (this trick is for the
perfectionists who want every item in the game).

Since the Zip Gun is essentially a poor man's Beretta, there is no reason to
try to obtain it. It is primarily there as insurance to protect a curious (or
careless) player.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
S E C T I O N 2 – O L D T O W N SR02
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

With a blindfold covering his eyes and two mysterious escorts at his side, Jake
is taken to the caryards. Just as automobiles come here to die, so does the
existence of most denizens. People come here to disappear, never to be seen
again. The towering body of the King ensures that no one enters and no one
exits... at least not without his say so. Beyond the King lies the old
abandoned buildings and deserted streets of Old Town, formerly the heart of
commerce in Seattle. It certainly has not aged well. However, all that is
important now is escaping the caryards and finding some more clues about your
mission.

=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
SECTION 2 CONTENTS
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
1. The Caryards and Arena.............SR02A
2. Exploring Old Town.................SR02B
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=

===============================================================================
1. THE CARYARDS AND ARENA SR02A
===============================================================================
Items: Slap Patch, (Negotiation Skill)
Keywords: Caryards, Datajack, Decker, Drake, King, Nuyen, The Matrix

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Heavy Dude 15-17 5 0 2 10-20
Mage (W-G) 5-7 5 0 2 10-20

Arena Fights below

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

=================================
ONCE YOU GET IN,YOU DON'T GET OUT
=================================
Jake comes to his senses in a giant junkyard laden with cars and other debris.
The spot he wakes in has a white sleeping bag on the ground, which can be used
just as a bed to save and recover health. Going down one screen, you see
various people walking and lounging about. A women informs you that this is
the *CARYARDS* and that the place is controlled by the *KING*. There are
various other inhabitants that give useful information. Some are former
Shadowrunners and reminisce about their glory days. A couple of the more
interesting residents recognize Jake and tell you that Glutman was able to
sneak you in. Another informs you about *DRAKE*, the mysterious voice who left
a message in Jake's apartment. Others discuss *THE MATRIX* and the conflict
occurring within cyberspace. Note that this game was created before either the
Matrix movies or even the emergence of the internet, so its level of prescience
is actually quite remarkable.

At the entrance to the caryards is the King himself. He offers to let you out
for 4,000 nuyen, which is quite a hefty sum (and a lot more than you will
have). One of the other caryard inhabitants had mentioned that you could fight
the King, so maybe this is a possibility instead of having to pay.

One other interesting character to note is the little boy near the King who
plays with the yo-yo. If you ask him about *Heal* he will offer to sell you
Slap Patches for 100 nuyen. Slap Patches, like the one you found in the last
stage, restore 10 HP. If you accidentally used the one you previously found,
here is one way to replace it. Slap patches are the only way to recover HP in
mid-battle at this point in the game, and you can hold up to 6 slap patches at
once.

To the right of the main caryards screen is the arena. The arena owner offers
you the chance to fight for nuyen. This is one of the best places in the game
to make money, but the fights are not easy. It is recommended that you have at
least level 5 in Body and Firearms before fighting.

-----------------
POWER-UP LOCATION
-----------------
If you need to power-up a little before an arena fight, there is an enemy area
south of the main caryards screen that houses Heavy Dudes and Mages. It's a
good idea to target the Mages first, as they are easier to kill. The Heavy
Dudes have received a slight attack power boost since Tenth Street and now have
the same attack as the Mages -- and a lot more HP. There are a couple of shops
outside the Caryards, so you will want to pick up nuyen and save as much as you
can. You will want at least 20,000 nuyen to buy the best equipment (most of
this will come from the arena), so every bit helps.

This is not the best place for powering-up, but it's relatively close to a bed
and, quite frankly, it's all you have without leaving the caryards. You should
again focus your karma on boosting Body and Firearms. You will receive a 100%
accuracy rate with all weapons once Firearms reaches level 7, so there is no
need to raise it beyond that level. You should also raise Strength to level 4,
as this lets you use all of the weapons you can buy a little later in the
stage. Computer and Charisma are completely useless while in the caryards, so
don't focus on them if you're trying to save time. If you learn the
Negotiation skill from the Arena Owner, you may wish to boost it, as it lowers
the price the King charges you to leave the caryards... however, paying the
King at all is an inferior choice to fighting him.

=======================
THE GIFT OF NEGOTIATION
=======================
Believe it or not, the disheveled arena owner actually teaches Jake a new
skill. Speak with the owner and ask him about *Negotiation*. He will offer to
teach you the skill for 1,000 nuyen. After two sentences of conversation, Jake
now knows all he needs to know and the skill is added to his set.

The Negotiation skill allows you to haggle over the prices for hiring
Shadowrunners. The discount you receive increases as you place more points
into this skill (specific discounts are listed for each Shadowrunner in the
"Shadowrunners" section of the Appendix). This is not a bad skill to have if
you plan to hire Shadowrunners regularly, as the savings will quickly pay for
the price of the skill, assuming you raise it to the maximum level first. If
you never hire Shadowrunners, the skill is pretty useless.

The Negotiation skill also lowers the price the King charges to leave the
caryards from 4,000 nuyen to 2,000 (you need to raise the skill to at least
level 2 to receive the discount). If you intend to pay the King, you should
certainly invest in this skill.

One other note about this skill is that you must learn it before all the arena
fighters have been defeated. Once you beat them all, the owner will no longer
be there to share his knowledge and teach you the skill.

=============================
TWO MEN ENTER, ONE MAN LEAVES
=============================
Think cyberpunk American Gladiators. The arena features one-on-one battles and
is a great way to earn nuyen. The initial fighters are rather weak, but
difficulty increases quickly. You earn a good deal of karma from the fights,
so put whatever you can into Body and Firearms.

You won't always die when losing a fight in the arena. The arena owner will
try to stop the fight once you have 5 HP or less. If you are receiving damage
too quickly (as is the case starting in fight 6), you will probably be killed
before he can throw in the towel on your behalf.

The arena fights go sequentially as listed below, except for the King battle.
That fight can occur at any time by asking the arena owner about *King*.

o----------------------o
| ARENA FIGHTING GUIDE |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| |
| 1. GANG MEMBER (1) |
| ------------------ |
| HP: 25 EXP: 22 |
| ATP: 6 Nuyen: 300 |
| DEF: 0 |
| |
| The Gang Member fights for with a knife and has no ranged attack. The Gang|
| Member isn't very fast and doesn't attack too often, so don't expect much |
| of a challenge. With Body and Firearms values of 5, you can simply target |
| the Gang Member and quickly attack until he dies. You can avoid damage all|
| together if you run around the burning barrel near the arena entrance. |
| Eventually the Gang Member will get "stuck" and you can blast him without |
| worry. You get a good deal of karma from this fight, and that should go |
| into boosting Body or Firearms, whichever skill is lower. |
| |
| |
| 2. HEAVY DUDE (1) |
| ----------------- |
| HP: 15 EXP: 8 |
| ATP: 2 Nuyen: 700 |
| DEF: 0 |
| |
| This fight is probably easier than the first. Despite his initial trash |
| talking, the Heavy Dude spends most of his time running around and |
| occasionally shoots at you. He only has a measly 15 HP and an attack power|
| of 2, making him no more dangerous than most normal enemies. If you were |
| able to win the previous fight, you should be able to handle this one |
| without any problem. |
| |
| |
| 3. HEAVY DUDE (2) |
| ----------------- |
| HP: 20 EXP: 20 |
| ATP: 4 Nuyen: 1,000 |
| DEF: 0 |
| |
| This Heavy Dude is similar in movement and pattern to the previous one |
| (not a surprise since he claims you killed his brother). This fight is a |
| little more difficult since the Heavy Dude now has 20 HP, faster movement, |
| double the attack power, and a more accurate shot. You can minimize your |
| damage by running directly left to the arena corner as soon as the fight |
| starts. The Heavy Dude will eventually wander over there, but he will fire|
| less often and spend most of his time running around. While it may be a |
| little difficult to keep target lock, you should not have to worry much |
| about getting hit. There's the likely chance that, if the Heavy Dude |
| disappears from the screen for more than 10 seconds, he's "frozen." To see|
| if this is the case, edge to the right slowly until you see him partially |
| on the screen. You can proceed to pick him off as he simply stands |
| motionless. Do not move too far over or he will be "reanimated" and resume|
| attacking. This is probably somewhat of a glitch, but it can be exploited |
| in several of the fights. From here on, it will be referred to as the |
| "arena corner trick." Regardless of the approach you use, the fight should|
| still be manageable with Body and Firearms at about level 5 or 6. |
| |
| |
| 4. MAGE (1) |
| ----------- |
| HP: 30 EXP: 12 |
| ATP: 4 Nuyen: 2,000 |
| DEF: 0 |
| |
| The Mage's movement patterns are fairly similar to the Heavy Dude's, but he|
| moves less and shoots more. He has fairly good accuracy and his shots |
| always come in bunches of 4. However, his patterns are predictable so |
| there is seldom a chance that you will lose target. He is also susceptible|
| to the arena corner trick (discussed in fight 3), but it does not work as |
| reliably on him. You don't need any better stats or equipment than you did|
| in the previous fight. |
| |
| |
| 5. MAGE (2) |
| ----------- |
| HP: 36 EXP: 13 |
| ATP: 5 Nuyen: 3,000 |
| DEF: 0 |
| |
| This Mage's attack patterns and movements are nearly identical to the |
| previous fight, but he has more HP (36). His attack power is high enough |
| to pack a little sting, so you could be in trouble if enough high |
| damage shots land. You can win this fight with the level 5 Body and |
| Firearms, but it's probably best to get both in the 6 or 7 range. |
| |
| |
| 6. SAMURAI WARRIOR |
| ------------------ |
| HP: 40 EXP: 9 |
| ATP: 9 (gun); 4 (knife) Nuyen: 4,000 |
| DEF: 0 |
| |
| The Samurai Warrior is the first genuinely challenging fight. He has the |
| capability to hit for very high damage with his automatic weapon, which can|
| be pretty devastating. There are two things working in your favor in this |
| fight. The first is the Samurai Warrior's relatively poor accuracy. He |
| hits hard, but not nearly as often as the previous fighters. Secondly, |
| when you get up close, the Samurai Warrior will try to attack you with a |
| knife instead of his gun, which does pretty measly damage. |
| |
| The best strategy is to stay as close as possible and fire away while he |
| slashes you with the knife. As soon as the fights begins, move right next |
| into him and begin blasting away. He does move quickly after he's done |
| slashing to get into firing range again, so be ready to move and stay with |
| him. You should still be able to win this fight with the Beretta Pistol |
| and Leather Armor. Try to get Body and Firearms values to at least level 7|
| first. |
| |
| |
| 7. FEROCIOUS ORC |
| ---------------- |
| HP: 50 EXP: 26 |
| ATP: 4 Nuyen: 5,000 |
| DEF: 0 |
| |
| The Ferocious Orc is probably a little easier than the Samurai Warrior, but|
| he can still cause some trouble. He has a pretty high HP total (50) but |
| does average damage with his attack. His main attack pattern consists of |
| firing off 6 shots at a time, then moving around rather quickly. If you |
| can avoid getting stun locked by his shots, you should be able to win while|
| still using the Beretta Pistol. While the arena corner trick does not work|
| on him, he does have some aversion to the right arena corner (note, the |
| right corner this time, not the left). If you walk straight to the right |
| when the fight starts (right past him) he will run left and never really |
| come over to attack. He will, however, briefly pop onto the top part of |
| the screen, at which point you can get off a shot or two. You can move |
| slightly left of the burning barrel on that side before you get too close |
| that he resumes shooting at you. This is a slow method of killing him, but|
| it is very safe. |
| |
| If you don't like this tactic, you should still move away from the center |
| arena, as the Orc will move more and fire less often that way. When the |
| Orc is nearly dead, he will yell out another taunting message, so you can |
| use this to gauge his remaining life. If this fight is giving you trouble,|
| you may want to stock up on Slap Patches from the boy near the caryards |
| entrance. Still, the Orc fight should be manageable if you pump Body to |
| 8 and Firearms up to 7. |
| |
| |
| 8. GANG LEADER |
| -------------- |
| HP: 30 EXP: 25 |
| ATP: 10 Nuyen: 6,000 |
| DEF: 0 |
| |
| The Gang Leader is one of the toughest opponents that you will face in the |
| arena. His difficulty is a combination of his very powerful attack and |
| incredible agility; he circles you relentlessly, causing you to frequently |
| lose target. His shots also have the annoying effect of stun-locking you. |
| These two things can combine for a quick death. This fight is the first |
| one that is virtually impossible to win without upgrading your weaponry. |
| To have any chance, you will probably need to upgrade to at least the |
| Shotgun and Mesh Jacket. A Body value of 9 or 10 is also about the |
| bare minimum. You can hold off on this fight until you learn the Heal |
| spell, if you'd like, which will make it much easier. |
| |
| One of the better strategies is to walk into the Arena corner at the far |
| left side of the screen. Leave a small space between Jake and the wall |
| when you do this. The Gang Leader will follow and still try to circle you,|
| but the arc of his movement is much smaller now, meaning you won't lose |
| target as quickly. There is also a decent chance that the Gang Leader will|
| try to move between you and the wall and get stuck. In this case, just |
| fire as quickly as you can and the Gang Leader will be finished off quite |
| easily. |
| |
| |
| 9. TROLL DECKER |
| ------------ |
| HP: 40 EXP: 36 |
| ATP: 14 Nuyen: 7,000 |
| DEF: 0 |
| |
| Clearly the hardest fight in the arena. The Troll Decker has an incredible|
| firing rate that unleashes waves of double-digit damage. You will likely |
| need at least the Shotgun and Mesh Jacket to have a chance at winning this |
| one. It may be better to wait until after learning the Heal spell if |
| you're having an especially hard time. In that case, make sure you watch |
| your HP and heal once you get to 50 HP or less, since you can lose this |
| amount in one volley quite easily. |
| |
| It is possible with some patience to beat the Troll Decker before you |
| leave Old Town. You will want to raise Body to at least level 10. |
| The Troll Decker will occasionally halt firing to move around, and |
| this is the key to killing him. Move just below the center of the Arena |
| as soon as the battle begins. The Troll Decker is programmed to stand as |
| close to the middle as it can while maintaining a minimum distance from |
| you. Because of this, it will often stop to move out, then back in between|
| rounds. If you are lucky, there will be enough time to kill him. Your |
| speed with the crosshair will actually make a big difference in this |
| fight -- you will want to begin damaging him about the same time he begins |
| damaging you. Given the random nature of the damage you deal and receive, |
| some times it will just not be possible to survive – reset and try again. |
| This strategy does involve some luck, but it is a great way to earn a |
| lot of nuyen early on. |
| |
| One clever strategy that several readers have pointed out is to use |
| Grenades (bought at the weapon shop). As soon as the fight starts, target |
| the Troll and select the grenade. Do this as quickly as you can and you |
| can possibly get all 6 off before the Troll Decker has moved. Depending |
| on the Grenade damage, this can be enough to safely kill the Troll. This |
| trick is definitely worth trying if you're having a hard time and want to |
| clear the arena before leaving Old Town. |
| |
| |
| 10. (REPLICATING) MAGE |
| ------------------ |
| HP: 50 EXP: 40 |
| ATP: 3 (gun); 7 (p-ball) Nuyen: 8,000 |
| DEF: 4 (main); 3 (clones) |
| |
| The Replicating Mage creates clones of himself to attack you. This |
| increase the damage you take while trying to throw off your targeting of |
| the real Mage. The clones will die shortly after you start attacking them,|
| but the only way to inflict damage is to attack the real Mage. The Mage |
| can have as many as four clones present at one time, and this fight can be |
| rather tricky if you are being attacked by multiple targets at once. Both |
| the stun-lock and sprite slowdown will make it hard to do anything. The |
| easy way around this is to move to the far left corner of the screen once |
| there are several clones in the arena. For whatever reason, the clones |
| will remain behind while the real Mage follows. Alone, the Mage is quite |
| easy. His attack is not that powerful and he doesn't fire at a very fast |
| rate. Another giveaway of the real Mage's identity is that he is the only |
| one who can use the Powerball spell. Any time you see this, target that |
| Mage and fire. This fight will probably take a while because the Mage has |
| a fairly high defense. His defense is so high, in fact, that you will need|
| at least the Ruger Warhawk or stronger to damage him. If you were able to |
| defeat the Troll Decker, your weapons and abilities are more than adequate |
| for this fight. |
| |
| |
| THE KING |
| -------- |
| HP: 45 EXP: 31 |
| ATP: 5 Nuyen: 3,000 |
| DEF: 1 |
| |
| You will need to fight the King if you want to leave the caryards without |
| paying. If you do happen to pay, however, you can still come back and |
| fight the King later. You enter this fight by asking the Arena Owner about|
| *King*. Also, unlike the other fights, there is no chance that the Arena |
| Owner will call this fight before you die. |
| |
| The King is probably a little easier that the Samurai Warrior, but he still|
| provides a decent challenge with starting weaponry. Try to get both |
| Firearms and Body up to about 7. When you enter the fight, move to the |
| left side, but stand directly in front of the right-hand post by the |
| entrance. While you are in this area, the King will be thrown out of sync |
| and will waste time moving back and forth into the Arena circle. If you |
| move too far the left or towards the center, this trick won't work. With |
| the King's timing off, he fires far less often and is a pretty easy target.|
| Occasionally he will become "frozen," as happens with the arena corner |
| glitch (discussed in fight 3). If he remains off the screen for more |
| than 10 seconds, slowly edge right until just enough of him appears so |
| that you can target him. Proceed to blast away and he should be dead in |
| no time. If this fight is giving you trouble, buy a few Slap Patches from |
| the boy in the caryards (ask about *Heal*). They should extend your life |
| enough to achieve victory. |
o----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

====================
LEAVING THE CARYARDS
====================
Once you've had enough of the caryards and have either gotten bored of fighting
in the arena or have starting getting your ass handed to you, it's time to
leave. There are two ways out and both go through the King. You can:

1. PAY THE KING. This is the sissy way out. For 4,000 nuyen (or 2,000 with
the Negotiation skill at level 2 or higher), the King will step aside and
allow you permanent rights to exit and reenter the caryards. Some players
end up taking this choice because they are not aware of the second way to
leave the area...

2. FIGHT THE KING. Now we're talking. Ask the Arena Owner about *King*, and
he will give you the chance to fight. Fighting the King is the ideal way to
leave. Not only do you avoid paying him 4,000 nuyen, but you make 3,000
once he is killed. However, he is not an easy foe. See the notes on arena
fights above for more details on killing him.

===============================================================================
2. EXPLORING OLD TOWN SR02B
===============================================================================
Items: Black Bottle, Potion Bottles, Stake, (Talisman Shop Phone Number)
Keywords: Cortex Bomb, Examination, Shaman, Talismans

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Hitman 10 5 0 1 30-60
Peephole 3 1 1 1 None
Sniper 3 2 0 1 10-20

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| O L D T O W N |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| _ |
| I/ \_H N |
| ( \_ _ NW | NE |
| \_ \_ A_/ \_ \|/ |
| \_ \_ _/ \_ W---|---E |
| \_ \_ _ _/ \_ /|\ |
| \_ G_ E_/ \/ \D SW | NW |
| \_ \_ F_/ B ) S |
| \_ \_ _/ _/\_ _/ |
| \_ \_/ _/ \_ / |
| \_ _/ \_ _ \_ |
| \_ _/ \_/ \ \_ |
| \_/ / \ |
| ( C ) |
| \_ _/ |
| \_/ |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

LOCATIONS
---------
A: Bed
B: Caryards
C: Enemy Area
D: Arena
E: Old Town Monorail Station
F: Sputnik Club
G: Ed's Patch'n'Fix
H: Vivyan's Weapon Shop
I: Talisman Shop

Free at last! Old Town is not very large, consisting of a primary street and a
few attractions along the way. The first stop after the caryards entrance is
the Old Town Monorail station. This can take you back to Tenth Street or ahead
to the next area (Daley Station). Don't leave just yet, though, as there is a
bit more to see. The most important sites are the Weapons and Talisman shops
at the far end of the street. Head to the very end first and ignore the bar
and side road along the way for now.

====================
VIVYAN'S WEAPON SHOP
====================
Follow the main street to the very end and you will find the weapon shop on the
right. The shop is owned by a crazy dwarf named Vivyan who has a bad habit of
setting his hair on fire. Exactly the kind of guy you want controlling a
weapons arsenal. Crazy or not, he does offer some good buys. Below is a list
of his wares.

o------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| WEAPONS Required Attack Accuracy |
| Strength Power Rating Price |
| -------- ------ -------- ----- |
| Colt American L36 Pistol 1 3 1 500 |
| Fichetti Light Pistol 1 4 1 2,000 |
| Ares Viper Heavy Pistol 2 4 2 4,000 |
| Ruger Warhawk Pistol 3 6 2 9,000 |
| Defiance T-250 Shotgun 4 8 2 15,000 |
| Grenade 1 13 N/A 100 |
| |
 | |
| ARMOR Required Defense |
| Strength Rating Price |
| -------- ------- ----- |
| Mesh Jacket 2 2 5,000 |
o------------------------------------------------------------------------o

Quick summary of the stats above. Required Strength is the level your Strength
attribute needs to be in order for you to wield the item. Attack Power is the
maximum damage the weapon can do. The damage numbers you see over the enemy's
head will be random values between 1 and this maximum (less enemy defense, of
course). Obviously, higher is better. Accuracy Rating is a relative stat that
measures how precisely the weapons will hit. This stat is out of 6. To put it
in perspective, each point in Accuracy Rating is equal to one point in the
Firearms skill, or a 12.5% increase in accuracy.

If it's not obvious from the stats, the Shotgun is head and shoulders above all
the other weapons. Although its price tag is steep, this is the weapon you
should buy. If you have been fighting in the arena, you should have enough
money saved to afford it. If not, it's advised that you return and fight some
more (you should be able to win the first 7 fights with the Beretta). If you
really can't afford the Shotgun, the Warhawk Pistol is a decent alternative.
None of the other weapons will make a big difference and are a waste of money.

After (and only after) buying the Shotgun, you should invest in the Mesh
Jacket. Its defensive power is twice as strong as the Leather Jacket, and it
should ward off a lot of damage from random street enemies. In fact, you will
now be invincible to the attacks of the snipers and peepholes in Old Town. If
you cannot afford the Mesh Jacket now, use your new weaponry to win another
arena fight or two, then return.

With the Shotgun and Mesh Jacket, return to the arena and test out your new
gear. With a Body stat at level 9 or 10, it is possible to win all the
remaining arena fights.

==============
TALISMANS SHOP
==============
Talismans are magic wards and enchanted items. Two of these items are required
to learn magic spells; the other has a special purpose that will be uncovered
later in the game. The one thing they all share in common is that none of them
have any use right now. The available inventory is below, but you should save
your money for now and return later when you need the items.

o---------------------------------------------------------------o
| TALISMANS |
| |
| Shop Name Inventory Name Price |
| --------- -------------- ----- |
| Sharp Wooden Stake Stake 2,500 |
| Blue and Purple Bottle Potion Bottles 3,000 |
| Black Potion Bottle Black Bottle 6,000 |
o---------------------------------------------------------------o

Before leaving, talk to the store owner. She teaches you the *TALISMANS*
keyword. Ask about this and you will learn *SHAMAN* as well as learn the
TALISMANS SHOP PHONE NUMBER. Having this phone number will save you some time
a little later in the game. After this visit, head back in the direction of
the caryards.
============
SPUTNIK CLUB
============
The Sputnik Club is the local Old Town bar. The bar houses a few Shadowrunners
but not much else of interest. In case you don't have it, the man near the
entrance can teach you the *Hiring* keyword when asked about *Shadowrunner*.
One of the elves at the bar also lets you know that his datajack was fixed by a
man named Ed around the corner.

There are a couple of Shadowrunners available for hire here. The Orc near the
bottom (Orifice) and the guy dressed like the Indian from the Village People
(Dances with Clams). Dances is a mage but is probably the worst Shadowrunner
in the game, so save your nuyen. Orifice is a slightly better version of
Hamfist from the previous section. Neither are really needed at this point,
and your nuyen is better saved for upcoming equipment.

================
ED'S PATCH'N'FIX
================
Take the advice of one of the Sputnik patrons and head north along the road to
find the street doc. Turn right off the main street and proceed down the alley
into his shop. Ed greets you and asks if there is anything you want him to
look at. You need to ask him about *Datajack*. If you did not learn this
keyword already, the nearest place to learn it is from the kid in the middle of
the caryards who is sitting against a barrel.

Ed offers to give you an *EXAMINATION* for 500 nuyen to see what's wrong with
your datajack. ***DO NOT AGREE TO THE EXAMINATION UNLESS YOU HAVE 2,000
NUYEN*** As you will soon see, during the examination, Ed activates a *CORTEX
BOMB* inside Jake's head. The Cortex Bomb will detonate in 30 game hours (30
minutes of real time), essentially blowing up Jake's head and ending your quest
in a hurry. You will receive updates each minute telling you how much time
remains before the bomb explodes. If you don't have 2,000 nuyen yet (which you
will need shortly to diffuse the bomb), come back here later. You can proceed
to the next stage without making this visit yet.

After enabling the cortex bomb, speak with Ed again. Oddly, he somehow knows
your name now. Ask him about *Cortex Bomb* and he will give you the 500 nuyen
back that you paid for the examination. You can also ask about *Street Doc*
and he will recommend a colleague named Dr. Maplethorpe who might be able to
help. If you're really pissed off at Ed, you can go ahead and kill him at this
point. There is no benefit or penalty to doing so, but make sure you get your
refund first.

This walkthrough will assume you activated the Cortex Bomb. At this point,
head back down the street and into the Monorail Station. Board the monorail on
the left side and you're on your way to Daley Station.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
S E C T I O N 3 – D O W N T O W N SR03
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Finally, some signs of life. Downtown is the bustling heart of commerce in

Seattle. Surrounding Daley Station are towers that house the powerful
multinational corporations who seek to dominate the Matrix and the world. The
Downtown area is massive compared to the previous sections, and there is plenty
for Jake to explore. Many of the mysteries of his mission are about to be
explained.

=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
SECTION 3 CONTENTS
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
1. Get This Thing Out of My Head!.....SR03A
2. Exploring Downtown.................SR03B
3. The Docks..........................SR03C
4. Rust Stilettos.....................SR03D
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=

===============================================================================
1. GET THIS THING OUT OF MY HEAD! SR03A
===============================================================================
Items: Iron Key
Keywords: Cyberware, Head Computer, Matrix Systems, Rust Stilettos

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Ferocious Orc 15 4 0 6 70-100
Ferocious Orc 15 4 0 6 30-60
Gang Member 20-35 6/4 2 2 30-60
Gang Member 20-35 6/5 3 4 70-100
Hitman (Hole) 20 5 0 1 None
Hitman (Bush) 13 5 2 1 None
Hitman (Roof) 10 4 0 1 30-60
Peephole 15 5 0 1 None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ah, some real freedom. Daley Station marks the point where the game
effectively takes off your training wheels and really begins. The world is now
much larger and far less linear than it has been up to this point. Before
exploring the numerous downtown sites, focus first on diffusing the cortex
bomb.

============
WARM WELCOME
============
As soon as you enter in the main concourse at Daley Station, two Ferocious Orcs
begin blasting you. You can avoid some damage by running down the stairs and
to the right, which causes one of the Orcs to lose sight of you. Once killed,
the orc on the right engages in a last dying conversation. If you Talk to him,
he tells you that the *RUST STILETTOS* always finish a job. He also drops the
IRON KEY.

After proceeding down the stairs, you are greeted by a dog. This is the
talking variety, and it tells you that you best seek out the Dog soon. These
clues still should not make a whole lot of sense.

=========================
THE GREAT DR. MAPLETHORPE
=========================
Head SE through the main concourse and into the city marketplace. You will see
a lot of businessmen and numerous stands with meat and produce for sale.
Nobody says anything interesting, so avoid the pedestrians and head NE across
the street. Continue crossing the street onto the next screen (avoid the cars)
and head SE once you get to the curb. Do NOT go up the stairs of the building
after the crosswalk, as there is a small hit squad up there that can easily
destroy you.

Wrap around the corner and enter the office building on the next screen. You
are met by a receptionist who wants to know the reason for your visit. Ask her
about *Cortex Bomb* and she will offer to let you see the doctor for 2,000
nuyen. There's no other choice at this point, so fork over the money and head
on in.

Dr. Maplethorpe (who again knows your name) asks what he can do for you. Ask
him about *Cortex Bomb* and he will go ahead and disarm the explosive. Once
it's disabled, he informs you that he sells *CYBERWARE*, which is equipment
that augments Jake's abilities. If you probe Maplethorpe a bit, he reveals
that Jake's head computer, which apparently houses some valuable data, was
created by *MATRIX SYSTEMS*. Also of interest, Maplethorpe will sell you Slap
Patches for 100 nuyen when asked about *Heal*.

Now, the goodies. On tables at the bottom of the screen, you can purchase
cyberware. Right now, Maplethorpe will be selling SKILL SOFTWARE and BOOSTED
REFLEXES. Skill Software costs 3,000 nuyen and teaches you the Leadership
skill. Leadership allows you to better command Shadowrunners so that they
remain with you for a longer period of time. The Boosted Reflexes are the real
winner, however. They boost Jake's firing rate and let you deal damage at a
much faster rate with any weapon. Probably the best investment you can make in
the game. Unfortunately, the Boosted Reflexes cost 15,000 nuyen. Unless you
cleared out the arena, you probably don't have this much money. Save up for a
bit and come back as soon as you do. This should be the very next purchase
after you've bought the Shotgun and Mesh Jacket in Old Town.

================
JAKE, THE HACKER
================
With Jake's head computer and datajack now working properly, you can access
various computers to enter the Matrix. If a computer has a label when you
place the cursor over it, it is likely accessible. To enter, Use the cyberdeck
on the computer. The cyberdeck is found in Glutman's office in the first area
in case you do not currently have it.

The Matrix takes place in overhead view. When Jake logs in, an avatar of
himself is placed inside the virtual world. The avatar uses Jake's health,
which is represented by the first bar on the bottom left corner of the screen.
The bar below that represents Jake's active memory (sort of like RAM), which
stores the data you retrieve on each trip into the Matrix. The data is
processed and purged when you exit, so this bar resets each time you enter. You
add data to Jake's memory by pressing the A-button when at a directory or
datastore. You can exit the Matrix at any time by pressing the X-button. You
should make sure to do this if your life is low, as it is possible to be killed
inside the Matrix.

There are two types of matrix levels:

1. Data levels
2. CPU levels

Data levels are virtual information warehouses. You will often obtain a data
file once you have transferred the information inside. Many times, you will
also earn nuyen from the hacked account, as all money exists electronically.
Stealing money through the Matrix is actually one of the best ways to earn it.

CPU levels are often much larger and more difficult than pure data levels.
This level will have a main CPU that can be reprogrammed or destroyed in order
to affect some object in the outside world. For example, destroying or
reprogramming a CPU may allow you to access an elevator or disable a security
alert. Destroying the CPU also eliminates all local ICs. CPU levels sometimes
have data stores (and accounts with nuyen) that you can also pilfer.

To protect the data and CPUs, the Matrix implements ICs (Intrusion
Countermeasure Electronics), which are invisible guardians that sit on various
tiles. On each tile, your cyberdeck will relay a message at the top of the
screen telling you how many ICs reside on the eights squares around Jake. You
have no indication as to which tile the ICs are on, so maneuvering through them
requires some guesswork. If you run into an IC, you will lose a substantial
amount of life. You can, however, attempt to combat and destroy the ICs. To
do so, press the B-button whenever you receive a message alerting you to ICs
and you will attack the square directly in front you.

When try to attack, one of three things can happen:

1. There will be no IC in front of you, so nothing happens (1 HP life loss)

2. You destroy the IC successfully
3. You attack the IC, but are not able to destroy it (larger life loss)

Before entering the Matrix, you should boost your Computer skill to level 6. A
higher computer skill increases the chances of successfully killing an IC when
attacking. It is quite invaluable and does not take long to max.

===========
OK COMPUTER
===========
Now that Jake can enter the Matrix, invest some time in raising the Computer
skill. Once you have done this, there are a couple of computers you can hack
into for some nice money. The first is in Glutman's office back on Tenth
Street. That computer yields 1,000 nuyen and a data file. The other is in a
warehouse down by the docks in the Downtown area (a little more discussed
below). That computer gives you 2,000 nuyen. This guide will note any other
times when you can hack into computers, especially for money. For a complete
listing, see the "Computers You Can Hack For Nuyen" section of the Appendix.

===============================================================================
2. EXPLORING DOWNTOWN SR03B
===============================================================================
Items: None
Keywords: None

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Gang Member 20-35 6/4 2 2 30-60
Gang Member 20-35 6/5 3 4 70-100
Hitman (Hole) 20 5 0 1 None
Hitman (Bush) 13 5 2 1 None
Hitman (Roof) 10 4 0 1 30-60
Peephole 15 5 0 1 None
*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Downtown is a huge area with many different sub-areas to explore. The map
below tries to help clear up some of the confusion. One location to keep in
mind is the hotel, which is the only place in Downtown to restore your life and
use karma. You can find it by taking the SW exit from the marketplace. Take
the SW street again at the intersection, then head NW. The hotel will be on
the right and costs 50 nuyen per night (location E below). Alternatively, you
can always go back to the caryards and sleep for free.

The map below is a (poor) visual depiction of the region. It is not accurately
to scale, but it can be a useful reference for finding the various sites in the
region.

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| D O W N T O W N |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| _/\ N |
| _/ )G NW | NE |
| _/ _/ \|/ |
| _/ _/ _ _ W--|--E |
| _/ _/ A/ \_ _/ \_ _ /|\ |
| _/ _/ ( \_/ \_ / \_L SW | SE |
| _/ _/ \ \_ (_ \_ S |
| F/ / ) \ \_ \_ _ |
| ( ( _/ B ) _ _) \_ D_/ \_ |
| \_ \_ _/ _/ _/ \_/ _ \_/ \_ |
| \_ \_ _/ / _/ _/ \_ \ |
| \_ \_ / _ _ \/ \_ \_ ) |
| \_ \/ _/ \_ _/ \ \_ \_ _/ |
| \_ / \_ _/ _/ ) \_ _/ |
| \_ \_ \_/ _/ C _/ \__/ |
| \_ \_ / _/ |
| \_ \_ ( / |
| \_ \_ \ _ \_ _ |
| _ \_ \_ / _ _/ \_ \_ _/ \_ |
| _/ \_ \_ \/ / \_ / \_ \_/ \_ |
| _/ \_E \ ( \_/\\_ \_ \_ |
| H_/ \_ ) \_ / )I \ \_ |
| _/ \_ _/ _ \_ \_/ ) \ |
| _/ _ \_/ _/ \_ \_ _/ ) |
| / _/ \_ _/ \_ \_ K _/ ___ _/ |
| ( _/ \_ _/ \_ \_ _/ _/ \_ _/J |
| \_ _/ \_/ \_ \_/ _/ \_/ |
| \_ _/ \ _/ |
| \_/ ) _/ |
| _/ _/ |
| / _/ |
| To the Docks <-- ( / |
| \_/ |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

LOCATIONS
---------
A: Monorail
B: Daley Station
C: Downtown Marketplace
D: Dr. Maplethorpe's Office
E: Hotel (save game)
F: Wastelands Club
G: Rust Stilettos Hideout
H: Jagged Nails Club
I: Sewers
J: Dark Blade Mansion
K: Drake Tower
L: Aneki Building

===============================================================================
3. THE DOCKS SR03C
===============================================================================
Items: DF_MT-AI, Pool of Ink (for Black Bottle)
Keywords: Docks

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Hitman (Roof) 10 4 0 1 30-60
Mage (V-G) 5-7 5 0 1 30-60
Mage (V-PB) 15 7 3 1-2 30-60
Mage (W-PB) 5 7 2 1 30-60
Mage (W-PB) 15 7 3 1 30-60
Mage (W-PB) 15-22 7 0 1 30-60
Massive Orc 5-22 4 3 3 30-60
Massive Orc 15-19 4 3 2 30-60
Massive Orc 15-22 3 2 3 30-60
Peephole 15 5 0 1 None
Octopus 90 3 3 26 2,000

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

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You do not need to proceed to the Docks at this point, but it is a good place
to earn karma and nuyen. It was also mentioned by Dr. Maplethorpe as the
location of Matrix Systems. If you would just like to advance the plot, you
can skip to the next section and return to the Docks later.

The Docks can be found at the southernmost part of Downtown. From the main
concourse, take the SW exit. From here, turn and follow the road SE. You will
pass through an intersection and walk by a large office building entrance (says
Drake on the side). Ignore the distractions for now and keep walking until the
street ends and you can proceed NE or SW. Take the SW road and you will arrive
at the Docks.

A word of warning: the enemies on the docks can be quite difficult. Some
cannot be killed with the Beretta pistol, as their defense is too high. If you
have not upgraded your weapons yet, be sure to do so before tackling this area.

The Docks are divided into 3 main screens and a boat harbor. The second and
third screens house numerous Hitmen, Orcs, and Mages. If you go SW from the
first second screen, you will come to a small pier with a Boat Driver. He
teaches you the *DOCKS* keyword but is not useful for anything else yet. You
can also enter a door on the second screen that leads to a small office. The
office has a computer you can access with your newly repaired datajack. You
will earn 2,000 nuyen for your efforts, along with a file called DF_MT-AI.
This is a Matrix System file that reads:

"Anti-AI program finally complete. Courier is to deliver it to

Pushkin. Cortex bomb will be implanted to protect the data. All
other copies destroyed. Raitsov."

This provides some background on Jake's mission and begins to finally put some
pieces together.

==============
THE DOG SPIRIT
==============
Proceed to the third docks screen. You will immediately see two doors on the
right. The first is locked and can never be opened. The second leads to a
small warehouse and the elusive Dog Spirit. This is the entity the various
dogs have urged you to seek, and you will be visiting this site many times. At
this point, all he will tell you is to find items of a man, creature, and the
earth. This is cryptic, but you cannot get one of the items until later, so
simply continue on your way.

=======
OCTOPUS
=======
The final door at the end of the third screen leads to a large warehouse. In
the NW corner of the room, you will find a woman standing beside a pool of
water. If you talk to her from a distance, she claims to be Sassie, Jake's ex-
girlfriend, and pleads for you to come close. Once you get within a short
distance, she transforms into an Octopus.

The Octopus is the area mini-boss, but it is not too difficult. Simply walk
south until the Octopus is just off the screen and has stopped firing. Now,
inch slowly back up and the Octopus should be in view, but will not attack.
Proceed to blast away. Keep in mind that the Octopus has a high HP total, so
this battle may take a minute or two.

Your reward is an impressive 2,000 nuyen and the POOL OF INK. The Ink is
collected by using the Black Bottle on it (which was for sale at the Talismans
Shop in Old Town). The Ink remains indefinitely, so you can return later if
you don't have the bottle. It is not recommended that you buy the Black Bottle
unless you have already purchased the Boosted Reflexes.

The previous incident is rather peculiar from a story perspective. How could
this foe know who Jake's girlfriend is? A common theory is that Drake (who
left you the nasty apartment message) was able to trace Jake back to Sassie
(and probably killed her). He then was able to have a shape shifter take
Sassie's form as a ruse to trap Jake. After all, the note that was in the
morgue with Jake references Warehouse No. 5, which is this building. Another
theory is that Sassie was an enemy all along and had dated Jake as a way of
infiltrating his mission. This theory seems less credible than the previous
one, however. Regardless, the Octopus knew Jake would eventually show up as he
looked around for information on Matrix Systems. The game never definitively
clears up this event, so it remains open to speculation.

Once the Octopus is defeated, head back towards Daley Station.

===============
HOW AM I DOING?
===============
Now is a good time to evaluate your current statistics and inventory, as the
fighting ahead will become much more difficult. The Docks make a good place to
earn some karma if you are significantly off from any of these levels. Here
are some ranges for what your attributes, skills, and equipment should look
like:

Attributes:
Body: 9 or higher
Magic: 0
Strength: 4 or higher
Charisma: 3 (raising this is optional; it is the least important statistic)

Skills:
Firearms: 7 (raising this beyond 7 does not improve accuracy)
Computer: 6
Negotiation: 6 (you should max this skill if you have it)
Leadership: 0 (also optional)

Weapon: T-250 Shotgun

Armor: Mesh Jacket

Upgrades:
Boosted Reflexes: Add to the wish list if you can't afford it yet;
this should be the next thing you buy.

Skill Software: Only buy this after getting the reflexes. It can be ignored
if you do not plan to hire any Shadowrunners.

===============================================================================
4. RUST STILETTOS SR03D
===============================================================================
Items: Crowbar, Password
Keywords: Akimi, Ice, Raitsov, Steelflight

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Ferocious Orc 15 5 2 2 30-60
Ferocious Orc 10-24 4 0 9 30-60
Ferocious Orc 10-24 4 3 9 30-60
Gang Member 20-35 6/2 0 2 30-60
Gang Member 35 5 2 7 70-100
Gang Leader 30 5 2 18 None
Heavy Dude 10-24 4 0 9 30-60
Heavy Dude 20 2 0 5 30-60
Heavy Dude 20 2 0 10 30-60
Heavy Dude 20 4 0 10 30-60
Heavy Dude 40 4 0 11 70-100

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

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With the Docks having uncovered an assassination attempt and few scattered
clues, turn your attention to the Rust Stilettos, who tried to kill you when
you first entered Daley Station. Given their vow to finish you off, perhaps
they are somehow connected to what just happened?

===============
WASTELANDS CLUB
===============
The best place to pick up additional information on what to do next is the
Wastelands Club. From the Daley Station main concourse, take the SW exit, then
follow the street NW. At the top of the next screen should be the entrance to
the Wastelands Club. Recall that Jake woke up in the morgue with a matchbox
that had a Wastelands Club logo in his pocket, so he has definitely been here
previously. Just before entering the club, you can find a grenade on the
street that says "the pin has been pulled" when you examine it. Hmm... Is
this something that would sound like a good idea to pick up in real life?
Ignore the grenade and head inside.

As it turns out, someone knew Jake was coming. As soon as you enter, a
Ferocious Orc begins attacking. It is the same as the ones who ambushed you at
Daley Station. After dispatching it, head down the stairs and into the bar.

The Wastelands Club is the premier hangout for mercenary Shadowrunners –- the
game's best hired guns can all be found here. A quick summary of who you can
recruit below:

Frogtongue: He is the large orc who stands just below the band. He is the
second best offensive Shadowrunner, behind Norbert. However, he is
more well rounded and has a defense powerful enough to stand up to
most enemies. He also remains with you for a long time when hired.
He seems to know about *Rust Stilettos* when you question him.

Anders: Anders is the Mercenary sitting at the bar. He is the weakest of

the mercenaries at this club, but his price tag is also much lower.
There is no compelling reason to ever hire him. Anders does seem
to be well connected in the Shadowrunner community. When asked
that word, he references *AKIMI* and *STEELFLIGHT*, the premier
mage and decker in the game.

Norbert: Norbert is the red-haired dwarf at the bottom of the bar. If you
need added firepower, he's your man. Norbert is the best mercenary
in the game.

Jetboy: Jetboy is a decker and is sitting next to Anders at the bar. He is

quite terrible in almost all regards, but he does have a very
special use (described in "The Amazing Jetboy" below). He has also
heard of Matrix Systems before and mentions *RAITSOV*, whose name
appeared in the data file pulled from the computer by the docks.

A few of the Shadowrunners, as well as the bartender, indicate that the Rust
Stilettos are nearby. Also, note that the bartender is waiting for a shipment
of *ICE*. This may seem kind of superfluous now, but it does have some use a
bit later.

===========
THE HANGOUT
===========
Exit the Wasteland Club and head NE. As soon as you enter the next screen, a
heavy dude lets you know you're on Rust Stiletto territory. Take out the gang
member behind him first (who is hurling firebombs), as his attack always hits
and is quite powerful. Head back and take care of the Heavy Dude guarding the
door. The door is locked, but the Iron Key that one of the Rust Stiletto
members dropped earlier will open it.

==========
FRONT ROOM
==========
The Rust Stilettos hideout is an abandoned restaurant, and there are several
tables and cooking appliances scattered throughout. The front room is divided
into four smaller rooms, each with an enemy. There are two Ferocious Orcs and
two Gang Members, with the latter being the more dangerous of the two. You can
soften the damage from Gang Members by going right up to them. They will then
switch to a melee attack, which will not harm you if you have the Mesh Jacket
equipped. You can use the cover of the walls to hide yourself from all but one
enemy at a time. Individually, they are rather easy.

Once the four starting enemies are defeated, two Orcs will emerge from the back
room. These enemies have a much higher defense than their fellow members, and
it will take a weapon with an attack power of at least 4 to harm them (i.e. the
Beretta will not work, so you will need to use a stronger weapon). Once
defeated, one of the Orcs drops the CROWBAR.

If you have less than 70 HP after these fights, you should leave and heal
before moving into the next room.

=========
BACK ROOM
=========
The back room is where the challenge begins. You are immediately attacked by
five different enemies at once. The damage will begin piling on in a hurry, so
you'll need to think fast. The first enemy to target is the Gang Member who
approaches you and attacks with a knife. He is the most dangerous foe in this
room and his attack hits so frequently that it can often keep you stunned. By
the way, don't hesitate to run away if your life is too low. Any enemies you
kill will stay dead, so just return after healing and tackle them again.
Once the Gang Member is down, target the Gang Leader in the back. Upon dying,
he exclaims a final taunt, letting you know that *Drake* is going to find you.
He also drops the PASSWORD. Once the dialogue is over and the battle resumes,
the Heavy Dudes should be pretty easy. You should kill them in counter-
clockwise order starting with the topmost one. This ensures you kill the Heavy
Dudes with the lowest HP first, thereby minimizing the damage you take.

Once the room is clear and you have a chance to catch your breath, be sure to
Examine the Password. This reveals the code DRAKE0065 (no need to remember
that). You do not necessarily need to pick up the Password, but you do need to
examine it for Jake to learn the code. At this point, it should be obvious
that Drake is behind the assassination attempt on your life and has been trying
to thwart your mission. Keep on the look out for clues about him.

==================
THE AMAZING JETBOY
==================
Yes, the useless Jetboy does have some value after all. If you have Jetboy
with you when the Gang Leader is killed, he will find 2,000 nuyen. That's
quite a score, and it will more than cover the cost of hiring him. However,
Jetboy is very fragile, so, if you want to bring him here, clear out all the
enemies except the Gang Leader and then return. Once he finds the nuyen,
Jetboy resumes his uselessness.

===================
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS
===================
The Password you just received grants you entry into the Drake Tower. Normally
you would not scale the tower until after Bremerton, as the enemies are
extremely tough. However, there are a few benefits to doing so earlier.
First, many of the computers within Drake's Tower allow you to access bank
accounts and steal a large amount of nuyen. This should more than pay for
anything you might want to buy that is available at this point. Secondly, once
you reach the roof of the Tower, the Fully Concealable Jacket (defense of 4)
becomes available at the Dark Blade mansion weapons shop. This armor can be
very useful in the mansion and in Bremerton.

However, the task of climbing the entire tower is immense without any of the
higher level spells. Definitely learn the Heal spell first (see next section)
and consider taking along a Shadowrunner who has the Armor spell (Jangadance or
Dances with Clams) or the Invisibility spell (Dances with Clams or Kitsune).
The rest of this walkthrough will assume you did NOT go to Drake's Tower until
after Bremerton.

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S E C T I O N 4 – R A T S H A M A N A N D D A R K B L A D E SR04
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After the downfall of the Rust Stilettos, tales of Jake's heroics spread
throughout the Downtown area. Apparently, the gang had caused significant
headaches for many people. With some newly established street cred, it's time
to continue exploring.

=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
SECTION 4 CONTENTS
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
1. Kistune and the Jagged Nails Club..SR04A
2. Rat Shaman's Lair..................SR04B
3. Dark Blade Mansion.................SR04C
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=

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1. KITSUNE AND THE JAGGED NAILS CLUB SR04A
===============================================================================
Items: Leaves, (Dr. Maplethorpe's number)
Keywords: Anders, Kitsune

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Gang Member 20-35 6/4 2 2 30-60
Gang Member 20-35 6/5 3 4 70-100
Hitman (Hole) 20 5 0 1 None
Hitman (Bush) 13 5 2 1 None
Hitman (Roof) 10 4 0 1 30-60
Peephole 15 5 0 1 None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Defeating the Rust Stilettos has made quite a name for Jake among the elite
Shadowrunner groups. If you explored earlier, you may have run into a crowded
club where the bouncer told you to improve your reputation a bit if you wanted
to come in. Your latest victory may have been just the thing.
The Jagged Nails club can be found by heading SW from the marketplace. Proceed
SW through the intersection, then turn NW and head onto the next screen. You
should pass by the hotel on your right and come to the club entrance. Talk to
the bouncer on the left, who has heard of your recent deeds, and he will let
you enter for 50 nuyen.

========================
WHAT A FOX! NO, REALLY!
========================
You would think the club would be a little more crowded based on all the
hoopla... There are as many bartenders as patrons. This actually works in
your favor here as it makes it less confusing to get information. The
bartender on the right (Cecil) tells you that *KITSUNE* is performing on stage
and uses this club as a cover to pick up on good jobs. The two other men at
the bar are Shadowrunners. Steelflight, on the left, is the best decker and
probably best overall Shadowrunner in the game. He is very pricey, however.
Next to him is Spatter, who is somewhat of a mercenary-mage hybrid. Spatter is
fairly average overall, so there's no compelling reason to hire him.

One interesting thing to do is ask Cecil about *STREET DOC*. He asks for 100
nuyen to find the number. What he does next depends on your version of the
game. In the "Chop Shop" version, he says "never mind, she's too good for you
anyway." He does keep your 100 nuyen, however. In the "morgue guys" version,
he gives you the phone number for Dr. Maplethorpe. Dialing that number puts
you in touch with his secretary, but there's no real use for her. She will
tell you the location of the office, so maybe that was the intent of adding it
here.

The target of your visit is Kitsune, who is performing on stage. To speak with
her, stand next to the video phone and try to target her. You may miss a few
times or get "too far away" errors, but keep trying until you get the option to
Talk. Once selected, she will teleport down to the floor and speak with you.

Kitsune reveals herself as the shape-shifting fox who revived Jake after he was
gunned down at the beginning of the game. You can hire her as a Shadowrunner,
but she is quite difficult to keep alive -- save your nuyen. Ask her about
*Dog* and she will give you the LEAVES. She also mentions that the Dog will
guide you in your destiny, so now is a good time to revisit him.

Another point about game versions: Kistune's dialogue is more sexually explicit
in the "Chop Shop" version. For example, when asked about *Kitsune* she says
"never snuggled down with a fox? Wanna try?" Some of her other responses are
similarly flirtatious. This language was toned down in the "morgue guys"
version, likely at Nintendo's request.

========================
THE DOG SPIRIT REVISITED
========================
Exit the Jagged Nails club and head SW down to the Docks again. Enter the Dog
Spirit's warehouse (second door on the third screen). If the Dog Spirit still
gives you the message about bringing three items, you missed a pick-up along
the way. The items he is referring to are:

Man: Magic Fetish

Creature: Dog Collar
Earth: Leaves

The Leaves were just picked up from Kitsune at the Jagged Nails club. The Dog
Collar is found by releasing the dog from the fountain area in front of the
morgue in Tenth Street. The Magic Fetish is picked up by healing the injured
shaman in the Tenth Street cemetery.

Once you have these items, he will teach you the HEAL spell (this also sets
your Magic attribute to level 1, so it can now be raised). This will open the
dialogue box. Talk to him and he will ask you to destroy the *RAT* Shaman, who
dwells at a place where souls rest. The Dog Spirit will not speak with you
again until this foe is defeated.

Before proceeding, you should take some time boost your newly acquired Heal
spell and Magic attribute. You should raise Heal to level 3-4 and the Magic
attribute to level 5-6. This can be quite time consuming, as there are not
many good places to power-up at this point in the game. The area around the
docks is probably the best that you can do. The second screen, in particular,
usually has at least 2 enemies. The Orcs are your best bet, as they give
either 2 or 3 experience points each time. In fact, you may want to just move
between the harbor screen and second screen and only target the Orcs and Mage
that appear near the bottom. This allows you to earn karma very quickly (2-3
points per minute), assuming you don't pick up the nuyen.

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2. RAT SHAMAN'S LAIR SR04B
===============================================================================
Items: None
Keywords: Jester Spirit

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Ghoul 31-41 4 0 2 None
Giant Rat (P-Bites) 15 3 1 5 None
Giant Rat (G-Bites) 15 3 1 5 None
Giant Rat (P-Shoots) 12 5 2 6 None
Giant Rat (G-Shoots) 12 5 2 6 None
Rat Shaman 70 6 4 20 3,000

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

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The Rat Shaman's Lair is hidden at a place where souls rest. The location is
obviously a graveyard. If you did some exploring in the Downtown area, you
probably passed by a graveyard just behind the Drake building (and just south
of the marketplace). Head back to the marketplace, which is the area to the
southeast of the Daley Station concourse. Head to the southernmost part of the
marketplace. To the left of the main exit, you will spot a small walkway.
Follow it and you will come out at a bronze gate leading into a graveyard. The
gate, which was closed before, has now been mysteriously opened.

========
THE LAIR
========
The Rat Shaman lives in sewers underneath the Downtown area. This residence is
filthy and infested with Giant Rats. There are two types or rats here: ones
that bite and ones that shoot small pellets. The latter are much more
dangerous. With both types of rats, you should enter each screen slowly and
only alert one at a time. Battling numerous rats at once, especially the
shooting rats, is very dangerous. Be ready to make quick use of the Heal spell
if your life gets low (which will probably happen at least a couple of times).

The lair is composed of five rooms. You enter into the first room from the
cemetery. From here, there is a NW route, which leads to screen 2 and a dead-
end, as well as a NE route. The NE route leads to screen 3, which has exits to
the NW (leads to screen 4 and another dead-end) and SE. This last SE exit
leads to the Rat Shaman's room.

While you only need to pass through two screens before reaching the Rat Shaman,
you should clear them all out since the rats are an excellent source of karma.
The first screen and beginning of the second screen house the easier "biting"
rats. All other rats will shoot at you, so be careful.

==============
THE RAT SHAMAN
==============
The Rat Shaman fight can be pretty tricky if you aren't well prepared. By this
point, you should have at least upgraded your weapon and armor to the Shotgun
and Mesh Jacket. Once you enter the Rat Shaman's room, don't move in too far.
Make sure you edge forward slightly until you trigger the Giant Rats, then
finish them off before proceeding. Stay against the left side wall and you can
avoid activating the Shaman. If you are careful, you may even be able to sneak
up on the rats and target them before they activate. This is ideal. Try to
take care of all the Giant Rats in this way, as they will stun you while trying
to attack the Rat Shaman.

Once the rats are gone, it's time to deal with the Rat Shaman. You will notice
that he moves in a fixed square pattern his platform. He moves quickly, so
there is a chance you will lose target. Try to position yourself so that his
entire path of motion is on the screen, but stand as far back as you can (the
bottommost staircase makes a good position). His powerball spells take time to
travel, so the closer you are, the faster you will take damage. Just maintain
target lock and fire as quickly as you can. He will cast Freeze on you
occasionally, but there is nothing you can do. The Rat Shaman is also
vulnerable to Grenades, but you will need to time them (throw just after he
stops moving). With Body at level 10 or so, along with the Heal spell, you
should be fine.

If you are having a lot of trouble, you can try hiring a cheap Shadowrunner to
use as a meat shield, absorbing blows from the Rat Shaman and giving you a
chance to attack. The two best ones for this job are Orifice and Hamfist.
Don't hire them until after you have cleared out the other sewer sections,
however, as they will have a lot of trouble surviving the Giant Rats.

When the Rat Shaman is killed, a spirit emerges from his body and reveals
himself to be the *JESTER SPIRIT*. He says that Jake must learn his true name
before seeing him next. After he disappears, check the Rat Shaman's body and
you will find 3,000 nuyen. If you have not yet purchased the Boosted Reflexes,
put this money towards that.

=================
THE LOYAL KITSUNE
=================
If you have Kistune in your party after the Rat Shaman dies, she starts a
conversation with you and offers to stick around. At this point, she will
remain with you permanently instead of leaving after a set number of battles
like other Shadowrunners do. This permanent accompaniment only lasts so long
as Kitsune remains alive. If killed while with you, Kitsune will return to the
Jagged Nails club. If hired again, she will only stay with you for a set
number of battles, as normal.

Keeping Kitsune alive can be quite a challenge. If you do have any long term
plans, at least give her the Leather Jacket (if you didn't sell it). The one
point in defense will actually make a big difference.

===============
BACK TO THE DOG
===============
Exit the sewers and head back to the Dog Spirit at the Docks. He is very
pleased that you have defeated his mortal enemy and agrees to help you. He
lets you know that if you recite the Spirit's true name, you can bind him to
your will. Unfortunately, he offers no other help on what to do next.

After the conversation, the Dog Spirit will teach you the POWERBALL spell if
you have the Paperweight and Ghoul Bone (both can be picked up in Tenth
Street). The Powerball is a quick projectile that several of the enemies use
against you (like the mages by the Docks). It is not a very useful spell given
its MP cost (specifics on damage and MP cost are in the "Magic" section of the
Appendix). If you have any desire to use it at all, raise it a few levels
first. At level 1, the Powerball is not even as strong as the Shotgun.

===============================================================================
3. DARK BLADE MANSION SR04C
===============================================================================
Items: DF_DB-Jester, Strobes, (Dark Blade Phone Number)
Keywords: Bremerton, Dark Blade, Laughlyn, Nirwanda, Strobes, Vampires

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Cruel Man 30 4 2 11 70-100
Ghoul 15 8 3 5 None
Ghoul 20 8 0 3 None
Mage 60 4 3 10 70-100
Samurai Warrior 30 4 3 9 70-100
Vampire N/A 8 N/A 32 5,000

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

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It's time to collect some information on the Jester Spirit. The Dog Spirit is
not very helpful, but maybe Kitsune can offer some advice. As a rule of thumb,
the Dog Spirit and Kitsune are both good places to turn to if you can't figure
out what to do next.

================
OPENING THE GATE
================
Gaining access to the Dark Blade mansion is probably one of the most confusing
parts of the game. Head back to the Jagged Nails club and speak with Kitsune.
Ask her about *Jester Spirit* and she speculates that someone at *DARK BLADE*
knows its location. Oddly, if you ask Kitsune about Dark Blade now she has no
response. However, if you hire her and ask her while she is in your party, she
teaches you the *VAMPIRES* keyword. You can also learn the *Vampires* keyword
by asking the bartender (on the left side) about *Dark Blade*.
Once you have learned those two words, ask the other bartender (Cecil, on the
right side) about *Vampires*. He tells you about a time a vampire was in the
club and the *STROBES* sent him into convulsions. He says the old strobe
lights are still around somewhere. Ask the other bartender (left side) about
*Strobes* and he will offer to lend them to you. You will now have the STROBES
in your inventory.

Now things get a little confusing. The gates to the Dark Blade mansion
(located SE of the marketplace) are still closed. The person you need to seek
out next is the owner of the Talismans Shop in Old Town. This is probably the
only reason you can learn the shop's phone number. If you have the phone
number, you can call from the video phone in the Jagged Nails club (also a
clue). If you do not have it, OR if you did not buy the Stake from that shop
previously, head back to Old Town. The conversation is the same with the
Talismans Shop owner whether in person or over the phone.

When speaking with the Shaman, ask about *Dark Blade* and you are given the
DARK BLADE PHONE NUMBER, along with a warning that the leader is evil. Dial
the new phone number and Johan will answer. Remember the Magic Fetish you
picked up earlier, with the bat engraving? The bat is a clue that it is
connected the vampires that presumably occupy the Dark Blade mansion. Ask
Johan about *Magic Fetish* and he tells you to stop by. The gate will now be
opened when you visit.

Very confusing. In case you are still lost, the table below may help.

PERSON LOCATION ASK ABOUT LEARN/RECEIVE

------ -------- --------- -------------
Kitsune Jagged Nails *Jester Spirit* *Dark Blade*
Club Manager (left) Jagged Nails *Dark Blade* *Vampires*
Club Manager (right) Jagged Nails *Vampires* *Strobes*
Club Manager (left) Jagged Nails *Strobes* Strobes (item)
Indian Shaman Talismans Shop *Dark Blade* Dark Blade Phone No.
Johan (Dark Blade) Video Phone *Magic Fetish* Opens Dark Blade gate

Once the gate is opened, head over to the Dark Blade mansion. You can find it
by heading SE from Daley Station and SE again from the marketplace.

==================
HIDDEN WEAPON SHOP
==================
While not really hidden, some players have a difficult time finding this weapon
shop. To get there, head to the far right side of the Dark Blade courtyard,
past the front door. Head down the small alley and you will have found it.

Unfortunately, most weapons are not available during this first visit. The two
notable pieces of equipment are the Shotgun and Uzi. The Shotgun is the same
as the one available in Old Town, except is only costs 12,000 nuyen here. The
Uzi is a new weapon, but it is quite pricey at 30,000 nuyen. See the next
section for more on buying the Uzi.

You should return to this weapon shop frequently, particularly if you defeat a
boss enemy or clear a major section. The shop owner will replace many of the
currently unavailable items.

====================
THE GREAT UZI DEBATE
====================
There has been a lot of debate over the years about whether or not the Uzi is
worth the upgrade. First, the stats. The Uzi has an attack power of 8 (same
as the Shotgun) and an accuracy rating of 3 (one higher than the Shotgun). As
a guideline, one point in a weapon's accuracy is equal to a single point in the
Firearms skill. The Uzi also has the benefit of having an automatic trigger.
This means that it will fire at maximum rate by holding down the A-button. All
other guns have manual triggers that require you to repeatedly tap the A-
button.

Cost aside, the Uzi is a clearly superior weapon to the Shotgun. While the
maximum damage is the same, you should kill enemies faster due to more shots
hitting (accuracy) and firing at a quicker rate (automatic trigger). It is
technically possible to match the firing rate of the Uzi using other weapons if
you have a turbo controller. Short of that, it's impossible to get in as many
shots by tapping the A-button. Therefore, the Uzi should wrack up damage a lot
quicker than the Shotgun.

The crux of the debate is over the price tag of the Uzi: is it worth 30,000
nuyen? Well, that may depend at least partly on your financial situation. If
you have 30,000 nuyen but have not yet purchased the Boosted Reflexes, it is
definitely NOT worth it -- upgrade the reflexes instead. If you are well short
of 30,000 and would need to spend a long time earning money, it's probably NOT
worth it once again. And, if you're already past the Bremerton stage, it's
probably NOT worth it either.

The Uzi is a very hard sell at 30,000 nuyen. The only time the upgrade would
make sense is if you've decked out all your other gear and have the nuyen to
spare, which is unlikely at this point if you've been progressing through the
game normally. However, if you do have the money and you want to make the game
a bit easier, splurge on the Uzi. It will make a nice difference in the next
two areas. Once better weapons are available later, sell the Uzi back. You
will still recoup 15,000 nuyen of your original purchase. The Uzi is best
thought of as a luxury purchase; a "nice to have" rather than an "absolutely
must have."

==================
DELIVER THE FETISH
==================
There is a mage at the entrance of the Dark Blade mansion who you can talk to.
He is uninterested in any word except *Magic Fetish*. If you try to go to
another room without mentioning that to him, he will alert security and you
will be attacked. He will do the same if you shoot him before mentioning the
Magic Fetish. Once you mention the fetish, he asks you to go to the room on
the left where Vladimir is expecting you (very subtle name reference there...).
Note that if you have a Shadowrunner in your party, s/he will immediately begin
attacking the mage. This automatically alerts security in the rest of the
mansion.

In the next room, you can give the Magic Fetish to Vladimir if you choose. You
can also keep the fetish and just start blasting Vlad, which will cause him to
turn into a vampire and flee.

So, why would you ever give up the fetish when you can just waste these freaks
from the outset? Well, one advantage is that you can have a friendly
conversation with Vladimir after handing over the magic item. When asked about
*Jester Spirit*, he will teach you the *BREMERTON* keyword. This keyword is a
trigger that allows you to access the next area. If you do not get the keyword
now, you will need to wait until the end of the mansion. The one reason you
may want to go ahead to Bremerton (other than curiosity) is that you get the
items to learn three new spells while you are there, which may come in handy in
this stage. Still, this is probably not needed. It's up to you if you want to
"aid the enemy" by turning over the fetish. Your choice makes little
difference in the long term, as the Magic Fetish has no further use.

The computers in this room can also be hacked. The top computer allows you to
break into the Dark Blade bank account. You only need to transfer data from
the top datastore to gain access. Once you log out, you will have found 10,000
nuyen. Very nice find. The bottom computer holds the DF_DB-JESTER file. You
only need to transfer data from the rightmost datastore to obtain it. This
file explains the collaboration between Vladimir and the Jester, as well as
hinting that Nirwanda is not the Jester's real name. Keep this in mind.

Once you exit the screen with Vladimir, the fun begins. Enemies now attack you
in all rooms. Each room has a mix of Samurai Warriors and Cruel Men. The
Samurai Warriors are more dangerous, so take them out first. In the room to
the right of the main hall, you can find a MESH JACKET on the dead body of one
of the Samurai Warriors. This item is identical to the one you can buy in Old
Town statistically, except that no weapon shop will repurchase it. This is
odd, but you can still make money by equipping the tainted Jacket and selling
the one you bought. This has no adverse effect.

In that same room you can find a BRONZE KEY on the bookcase. Pick this up, as
it will be needed shortly. Head back to the main hallway, then straight ahead
through the NE door. Turn left in the next room and you will come to the
kitchen. After dispatching the enemies, head to the top of the screen, then
follow the right-hand wall behind the brick separation. This will take you to
a locked bronze gate, which can be opened using the Bronze Key you recently
picked up.

=========
CATACOMBS
=========
The kitchen stairs lead to the catacombs, a festering dungeon of unending
Ghouls. The Ghouls emerge from the ground repeatedly and run quickly to attack
you. They have a very high attack, so do whatever it takes to avoid getting
overwhelmed. You can use these Ghouls to your advantage (see next section),
but they are very deadly foes. Proceed SW to the end of the hallway. In the
next room, head SE. You will have the option of going into a room on the right
or heading down a stairwell. The room on the right just leads to a dead end
(and lots of Ghouls), so head down the stairs.

--------------------------
ULTIMATE POWER-UP LOCATION
--------------------------
The catacombs are possibly the best power-up location in the game. You can
earn massive amounts of karma here in a very quick time due to the limitless
supply of Ghouls. They key is positioning yourself not to take damage. The
safest place to stand is behind one of the coffins near the bottom of the
screen. Stand directly behind the southernmost tip of the coffin and the
Ghouls should not be able to reach you. The coffins will block their way.
From here, you can safely pick off the Ghouls at a quick rate. It's possible
to earn 8-10 karma or more per minute.

Some players have strategies that involve putting a rubber band on the
controller and continuously killing Ghouls for hours without having to sit in
front of the screen. This is a possible strategy, but it's risky, as a stray
Ghoul can wander down and make short work of you. It would suck to lose a
hundred or so karma this way. You can achieve a similar effect by hiring
Shadowrunners. You probably need a party of two or three, but having an
entourage of Shadowrunners will allow you to earn karma without doing anything.
Well, except monitoring them to make sure a Ghoul does not slip by. If you are
going to go this route, I recommend Hamfist, Orifice, and Norbert. These are
not the best three Shadowrunners, but this party is very cost effective and
gets the job done nicely.

You should put most of the karma you earn into Magic, which seems to take ages
to raise. If you can get Body and Magic in the 10-13 range, you should be in
excellent position to handle the next couple of stages.

===============
VAMPIRE CHAMBER
===============
As soon as you enter the Vampire room, run slightly back up the stairs and
flush against the wall. This will prevent the 4 Ghouls from running right up
to you. You are relatively safe from here, so pick off the Ghouls as quickly
as you can. Once defeated, run into the room before the Vampire tries to walk
up the stairs towards you.

No matter what weapon you use, the Vampire cannot be damaged. The key to
defeating him is to recall the story that the bartender told you in the Jagged
Nails club. Pull out the Strobes and let them shine. The Vampire will become
dazed and will stop attacking you. Interestingly, once the Vampire is blinded,
any Ghouls on the screen will disappear (you do not get karma for killing them
if this happens).

Now is the chance to relive all the Dracula movies and drive the stake right
into his chest. Once stabbed, Vladimir becomes cooperative in a hurry. Ask
him about *Jester Spirit* and he tells you the true name is *NIRWANDA* and he
is located at *Bremerton*. Since you know he's lying, let him have it with the
Stake again. This time, when asked about *Jester Spirit*, he tells you the
name is *LAUGHLYN*. Now, you can spare the Vampire's life, but what would be
the point? Nail him with the Stake for a third time and he'll be done. The
chap leaves 5,000 nuyen when killed.

With a new enemy and the keyword to defeat him, it's time to find Bremerton.

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S E C T I O N 5 - B R E M E R T O N SR05
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With his location uncovered and his true name revealed, it's time to hunt down
the Jester Spirit in Bremerton. As both enemy of the Dog Spirit and puppet
master of many of the attacks on Jake, this is a foe that needs to be handled.

In case you are curious, Bremerton is a real place west of Seattle in

Washington state. There is a large naval shipyard in south Bremerton along the
Puget Sound. There is also a Seattle-Bremerton Ferry that takes people from
one place to the other. The game borrowed some of these points when designing
the next stage.

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SECTION 5 CONTENTS
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
1. The Little Mermaid Redux...........SR05A
 2. The Ruined Ship at Bremerton.......SR05B
3. Alternate Dimension................SR05C
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===============================================================================
1. THE LITTLE MERMAID REDUX SR05A
===============================================================================
Items: Explosives, Mermaid Scales
Keywords: Mermaids

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Hitman (Roof) 10 4 0 1 30-60
Mage (V-G) 5-7 5 0 1 30-60
Mage (V-PB) 15 7 3 1 30-60
Mage (V-PB) 15 7 3 2 30-60
Massive Orc 5-22 4 3 3 30-60
Massive Orc 15-19 4 3 2 30-60
Massive Orc 15-22 3 2 3 30-60
Massive Orc 40 6 3 3 70-100
Octopus 90 3 3 26 2,000
Peephole 15 5 0 1 None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A few notes before going on. If you have not purchased the remaining items in
the Talismans Shop in Old Town, you should do so now. After buying the Potion
Bottles, revisit the fountain outside the morgue in Tenth Street and Use the
Bottle to collect clean water. The Black Bottle can be used to collect the
Pool of Ink left by the Octopus in the far warehouse on the Docks.

Once that's taken care of, head back to the Docks to see if the Boat Driver can
take you to Bremerton. You will find, as soon as you enter the harbor, that a
Massive Orc now seems determined to stand in your way. He is slightly harder
than the normal enemies on the Docks and drops EXPLOSIVES when killed. Be sure
to pick them up, as they will be needed ahead.

When you finally talk to the Boat Driver about *Bremerton*, he explains that he
cannot take you because *MERMAIDS* are attacking passing ships. When further
grilled about *Mermaids*, he explains that their appearance has to do with warm
run-off waters from the sewers. These are clearly not your friendly cartoon
Mermaids. You will need to find a way to remove these hostile beasts from the
city waters. Maybe if you can somehow cool things off the Mermaids will swim
away?

===============
COOL THE WATERS
===============
If you remember, the club manager of the Wastelands Club was expecting a large
delivery of Ice. Maybe this is just the thing. Return to the bar and talk to
the manager. He lets you know that the delivery came in and that the "chiller"
is over the in the corner. Sure enough, there is a new character standing
under the stairs on the far left. Ask him about *Ice* and he will offer to
sell you a ton for 100 nuyen. Once you agree, he prompts for a location. Ask
him about the *Docks* and he will agree to drop it there.
Head back over to the Docks. With the water now cool, the Mermaids have left
the area. Head over the third screen where the entrance to the Dog Spirit
warehouse is. Go towards to small dock at the bottom of the screen and you
will now find the MERMAID SCALES, which were left when our marine friends
departed. If you also have the Black Bottle filled with Octopus Ink, visit the
Dog Spirit again and you will learn the FREEZE spell.

==========
CAP'N JACK
==========
Head back to Captain Jack (name is fitting given the look on his face, isn't
it?). He now eagerly offers his boating services. For 1,000 nuyen, he will
take you to Bremerton. With no other alternative, pay the fare and get
sailing.

===============================================================================
2. THE RUINED SHIP AT BREMERTON SR05B
===============================================================================
Items: Broken Bottle, Dog Tags, Detonator (and Time Bomb), Green Bottle,
Safe Key, Toxic Water (for Potion Bottle)
Keywords: None

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Doggie 20 5 0 0 None
Ferocious Orc 15-22 4 3 3 30-60
Ferocious Orc 20-29 5 4 4 70-100
Ferocious Orc 30 3 3 20 70-100
Ferocious Orc N/A 5 N/A None None
Gang Member 22-33 6/2 0 2 70-100
Gang Member 35 6/2 0 7 70-100
Gang Leader 20 4 0 10 30-60
Gang Leader 30 5 0 3 30-60
Heavy Dude 20-29 3 2 4 70-100
Mage (W-PB) 5 7 2 1 30-60
Mage (W-PB) 15 7 3 1 30-60
Massive Orc 15-19 3 2 2 30-60
Massive Orc 15-22 4 3 3 30-60
Massive Orc 20-29 5 4 4 70-100
Massive Orc N/A 5 N/A None None
Poison Ooze (Red) 0 6 0 0 None
Poison Ooze (Gray) 30 3 3 None None
Slimy Toxic Waste N/A 4 N/A None None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The old ship at Bremerton crashed ashore and has remained out of service for
years. It has been taken up by gang members and other nasty foes that see it
as a perfect hideout. The ship will sport some of the hardest enemies you have
encountered yet. In addition, the ship has numerous rooms and can be very
confusing to navigate. A full scale map is unwieldy for this level, but the
diagram below attempts to clear things up a bit.

================================
MAP OF THE OLD SHIP AT BREMERTON
================================

Outer Ship 1-----Outer Ship 2

|
+-----------+
|
Inner Ship 1
|
+-------------+--+
| |
Basement 1 Inner Ship 2
| |
Safe Room 1 Inner Ship 3 Inner Ship 5-------------Inner Ship 7
| | |
+--------------+---------------+---Inner Ship 9---Inner Ship 8
| | |
Inner Ship 4---Inner Ship 5 +-----------------------+
| |
Basement 2 Inner Ship 10---Inner Ship 11---Inner Ship 12
| |
Safe Room 2 Portal Room

Head right from the entrance onto the second screen, defeating the Gang Leader
and Gang Members along the way. You will pass by several doors that are rusted
shut. None of these can be opened, so just ignore them. At the end of the
second screen is a staircase that brings you to the upper deck. Loop back
around and head towards the first screen again. When you arrive, you will be
attacked by a Gang Member and a Doggie. Don't be deceived, the Doggie is quite
vicious. You will need to put him down with a few bullets. When killed, the
dog will drop the DOG TAGS. With this item, you can now learn the SUMMON
SPIRIT spell when you return to the Dog Spirit. There is no need to see him
quite yet, so keep proceeding for now.

When you get to the very last door on the upper deck, use the Crowbar on it.
For some reason, this door can be pried open, allowing you access to the inner
ship. The next portions will reference the diagram above for specific
locations.

===============
INSIDE THE SHIP
===============
There are numerous rooms within the old ship, which can make it quite confusing
to find your way around. The first room contains a couple of Red Poison Oozes.
There is a switch on the opposite wall from the entrance that opens the door
below. Take the lower exit into the next room, which has a door at the bottom
and a stairway leading back to the previous room. For now, take the stairway
up and pass through the room you entered in. You should come out on a stairway
that corresponds to Basement 1 on the diagram above.

Basement 1 contains three screens of stairways heading downward. You will face
a nice mix of Massive and Ferocious Orcs, all of which become slightly more
difficult on each descending screen. Still, you should be able to handle them
fairly easily at this point. The last room contains a single Ferocious Orc and
a safe. Be sure to pick up the nuyen after killing to Orc, because it will be
covering the SAFE KEY that this foe drops. As common sense might tell you, use
the Safe Key on the safe. You will find a DETONATOR and a BROKEN BOTTLE. The
Detonator combines with the Explosives to form a single item called TIME BOMB.
The Broken Bottle is a useless item. Once you have the Time Bomb, head back up
the stairs into Inner Ship 2.

From the second screen with the staircase, take the bottom exit this time.
This takes you out into a room that forks in three directions. Proceed down
the middle fork. You will come out in a room with a Gray Poison Ooze blocking
the way. Once defeated, the Ooze turns into TOXIC WATER. Use the Potion
Bottles that you bought in the Talismans Shop on the Toxic Water and you can
collect this item. At this point, you can return to the Dog Spirit and learn
the INVISIBILITY spell. The Invisibility spell can be very useful in this
level, so it's not a bad idea to backtrack now and pick it up.

===================
THE SECOND BASEMENT
===================
Once you are ready, head down the stairways in the second basement. You will
find a tough assortment of Orcs as before, with a few Mages mixed in. If you
go to the room at the very bottom, a handful of powerful Orcs will immediately
begin blasting you and will send you reeling back into the previous room.
These Orcs are invincible, so save yourself the HP and don't even enter the
room. To kill them, you will need to use some creativity.

If you looked closely, you may have spotted a couple of switches at the tops of
the stairways on the second and third screens. Press the switch on the third
screen first. This shuts the airlock that leads into the bottom room with the
Orcs. Now, go back up one screen and press the second switch. This opens the
water hatch and increases the pressure in the safe room. The loud screams of
pain should tell you that the plan worked. Flip the switch again once maximum
pressure has been reached and head back down. Flip the switch on the third
screen to open the airlock and head on in.

You will see the bodies of the Orcs on the floor and will now be able to access
the safe. The safe is locked and will not be opened with the Safe Key, so you
will have to blow the door open. Use the Time Bomb on the safe and then stand
clear (you can receive up to 20 damage if you are too close).

Inside the safe you will find a GREEN BOTTLE that contains toxic dissolver.
Head up the stairs and back into the room that had the three forks.

===========
PORTAL ROOM
===========
From the room with the three forks, take the doorway on your top right. Head
up and around, through the small L-shaped room, and down into a small, T-shaped
room. Head through the bottom exit. You will arrive in a longer room that
splits off at the bottom and to the right. The bottom path (where the Gang
Leader is) is a dead-end, so head right. In case you are a little confused,
this room is called Inner Ship 10 on the map above.

Pass through another small L-shaped room into a larger room. You will notice
two pools of Slimy Toxic Waste blocking the door and far hallway. They are
immune to your weapons but are killed instantly if you use the Green Bottle on
them. Once defeated, you can proceed safely.

The top wall of the room has three switches on it. The rightmost switch opens
the door leading to the next room. The two switches on the left side control
the mines in the next room. Press the leftmost switch only (the center switch
will cancel out the effects of the left switch). This switch will cause all
mines to blow and save you some life. Proceed ahead and enter the portal.
===============================================================================
3. ALTERNATE DIMENSION SR05C
===============================================================================
Items: Jester Spirit
Keywords: Volcano

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Bubbles 15 5 0 5 None
Ghoul 20 6 0 4 None
Naga 30 15 4 32 None
Jester Spirit 20,40 15 2 56 None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wow, so this is where the Jester Spirit resides? Sort of like a dream world,
but anything is possible in Seattle in 2050. Shortly after you enter, you will
discover a large Naga in the pool in the center of the room. The Naga is very
difficult and has high HP and attack. It can kill you pretty easily if you
stand there and duke it out. You can run (and miss the karma) or you can cast
the Invisibility spell (on Jake) or Freeze spell (on the Naga). Both spells
should make the battle quite easy, assuming you've raised their levels.

Move past the Ghouls and onto the next room through the top exit. In the next
room, you can defeat the large Bubble piles but not the smaller ones that are
planted on the tiles. You will need to time your movement to avoid being hit
by those. Finally, you arrive in the Jester Spirit's room.

=================
THE JESTER SPIRIT
=================
The Jester Spirit is the most difficult opponent you have faced so far. His
attack consists of hurling a blue ball of fire at you, which rises into flame
pillars once it hits the ground. Each hit can do upwards of 15 damage and can
hit multiple times, so try to move away as soon as you can. Start by
positioning yourself at the top of the screen, against the ledge of the
Jester's platform. This position has the benefit of allowing you constant
sight (so you don't lose target lock) as well as keeping you out of way of the
flame pillars from the fireballs (helps avoid multiple damage from the same
fireball). The Jester Spirit is vulnerable only by attacking the mask.

Unbeknownst to most people, the Jester Spirit has three "phases" during this
fight. During the first phase, the Jester lobs blue fireballs around the room
without any specific target. You can probably manage to maneuver around them
and avoid damage. Once the Jester has sustained 20 HP of damage, he switches
to the second phase. Now, the blue fireballs will target you directly. During
this phase, it is very hard to avoid damage without moving constantly. You can
try dodging until he has depleted all the balls in hands, at which time he
takes a few moments to replenish before resuming his attack. However, dodging
is difficult to do and this recharge period is a very small window of time.
You are better off standing still and taking damage so long as you can inflict
damage equally fast. Given the predictable timing of the attacks, you should
be able to heal in time if your HP become too low.
Once you inflict 40 more HP of damage, the Jester Spirit will talk to you,
saying "You are a fool to come here. You are no match for the Jester." At
this time, the Jester Spirit enters the third phase. You can now talk by
clicking and selecting Talk. Keep in mind that you will still be attacked
until you choose the Talk option.

Given these three phases, the most straightforward way to defeat the Jester
Spirit is simply to run right in front of his stage and blast as fast as you
can. With any luck, you should receive the taunting message in about 15
seconds, at which point the fighting is over. Another tactic that works
somewhat effectively is to use the Summon Spirit spell (only if it's at level
6). While very MP intensive, the spell can deal up to 36 HP per attack. It's
possible to cast the spell three times and win the fight. However, you need a
lot of MP to make this work. It is probably a better idea to save those MP for
healing.

Once you engage in dialogue, ask him about *Laughlyn*, his true name. This
will end that battle and you will receive karma. Click on the floating mask
and speak with him again. He will offer to help you at the time of your
choosing. You will need to ask him about *Drake*. He then explains that
Drake's lair is a *VOLCANO*. Once you learn this keyword, the Jester Spirit
will fall the ground and can be collected as an item (aptly named the JESTER
SPIRIT in your inventory). This item inflicts massive damage on enemies when
used, but can only be used once. Save it for now.

After completing the conversation with the Jester Spirit, WAIT FOR THE PORTAL
TO APPEAR. Exiting through the portal is one of the most important triggers in
the game (for enabling the sale of better weapons and armor). Many, many
players are impatient and leave too soon, backtracking through Bremerton. Once
again, TAKE THE PORTAL. It transports you to the docks.

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S E C T I O N 6 – D R A K E ' S S T R O N G H O L D SR06
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As you enter the third and final act of the game, the mysterious clues and
cryptic memos will finally start to make sense. This portion of the game will
place a new emphasis on magic and the Matrix. Both will replace weapon combat
as the primary elements of gameplay. Jake will need to use every tool at his
disposal to foil the plots of the all-power Drake.

=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
SECTION 6 CONTENTS
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
1. Time for an Upgrade................SR06A
2. Drake Tower........................SR06B
3. Drake Volcano......................SR06C
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=

===============================================================================
1. TIME FOR AN UPGRADE SR06A
===============================================================================
Items: None
Keywords: None
Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Gang Member 20-35 6/4 2 2 30-60
Gang Member 20-35 6/5 3 4 70-100
Hitman (Hole) 20 5 0 1 None
Hitman (Bush) 13 5 2 1 None
Hitman (Roof) 10 4 0 1 30-60
Peephole 15 5 0 1 None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Before confronting the nefarious Drake, now is a great time to upgrade your
gear and do some serious powering-up. The following must-have items are now
available for purchase:

Item Location Price

---- -------- -----
Dermal Plating Dr. Maplethorpe's Office 6,000
HK227 Assault Rifle Dark Blade Weapon Shop 24,000
Partial Body Suit Dark Blade Weapon Shop 20,000

If you have not yet purchased the Boosted Reflexes from Dr. Maplethorpe, do so
before buying any of the items above. If you have, the priority list for these
new items is the order in which they are listed.

The Dermal Plating adds two points of defense to ANY armor you have equipped
(even no armor) and is probably the single best value in the entire game at
6,000 nuyen.

Next on the list is the Assault Rifle. By now, the Shotgun is a little
underpowered due to the improved defenses of the enemies. The Assault Rifle
has an attack power of 12 (compared to the Shotgun/Uzi's attack power of 8),
meaning you will do 50% more damage with it. This makes a VERY noticeable
difference, especially in the upcoming stages. For the first time, you will
begin seeing double-digit damage when attacking enemies.

Finally, we have the Partial Body Suit. This armor has a defense of 5 and is
an excellent bargain for 20,000 nuyen. With the Dermal Plating, you will now
have a combined defense of 7. This is enough to make you invulnerable to
roughly 80% of the enemies in the game, including almost all random enemies on
the streets. For the psychological satisfaction of near immortality, this
upgrade is excellent.

So what do you do if you're a little short on nuyen? See the next section
below.

--------------------
INFINITE MONEY TRICK
--------------------
At this point in the game, money has become increasingly difficult to earn in
quantities that allow you to buy the available items. Fighting basic enemies
like you did in the beginning is no longer a possibility. If you are short
now, the first couple of things to check are:

1. Have you defeated all the enemies in the arena? You should be able to do so
easily by now.
2. Have you hacked all the computers you could so far? These are the ones at
Glutman's office, the vacant office by the docks, and the office in the
Dark Blade mansion.

If you have tapped those sources and still need money, there is a wonderful
trick that can help fill your credstick. Once you passed through the portal in
Bremerton, the Vampire in the Dark Blade mansion was resurrected. Return to
the Dark Blade mansion and kill the Vampire as you did before. Have the same
dialogue with him as you did previously so you learn the *Bremerton* and
*Laughlyn* keywords. When killed, he will give you 5,000 nuyen. Return to
Bremerton and make your way through the ship, into the alternate dimension, and
back to the Jester's Room. Pass through the portal that descends and the
Vampire will revive again, repeating the cycle! Do this as many times as you
want for 5,000 nuyen each time.

Although this trick has become a staple of Shadowrun strategy over the years,
it's probably a bug... or at least was not something that the programmers
intended for you to do. The reason this tricks work is because the Vampire's
appearance is based on which keywords you have learned. If you don't know the
*Laughlyn* keyword, the Vampire will always be there. Once you know it, he
disappears. Sort of lazy programming, but who am I to complain? This relates
to Bremerton because the portal in the Jester's room erases six keywords from
your list when you pass through, one of which is *Laughlyn*. Regardless of why
it works, be happy that it does. There are no easy ways to earn this sort of
nuyen without hacking.

===============
KARMA CHAMELEON
===============
If you've been slacking on raising your attributes, skills, and spell levels,
now is the time to make things right. The game has been easy enough to this
point that you could get away with low stats, but enemies get a lot harder from
here on. Here is a basic guideline of where your stats should be. If you are
below any of these points, spend some time and raise them:

Attributes
Body: 13 or higher
Magic: 13 or higher
Strength: 6
Charisma: Optional

Skills
Firearms: 7 or higher
Computer: 6
Negotiation: Optional
Leadership: Optional

Spells
Heal: 6
Powerball: Optional
Freeze: 6
Summon Spirit: Optional
Invisibility: 6

If you're off in any of these categories, it's most likely Body and Magic.
However, both are important in the upcoming levels. You will need the extra
life and will be using a lot more Magic (especially Heal and Invisibility).
Boosting these stats now can save you several trips back to heal.
The ideal place to earn karma is in the catacombs of the Dark Blade mansion.
As outlined earlier in the walkthrough, stand behind one of the coffins on the
bottom of the screen. You should position yourself exactly below the
bottommost part of the coffin. From here you can pick off the Ghouls, which
will come at you continuously. This task will be even easier if you make the
purchases recommended above.

Once you feel comfortable with your stats and magic levels, it's time to take
on Drake.

===============================================================================
2. DRAKE TOWER SR06B
===============================================================================
Items: DF_DR 1-4, DF_DR 2-4, DF_DR 3-4, DF_DR 4-4, DF_DR-MATRIX,
DF_DR-VOLCANO, (Drake's phone number)
Keywords: None

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Mage 30 4 4 11 70-100
Mage 20-30 11/6 2 3-5 70-100
Samurai 20-30 9 3 4-7 70-100
Sentry Gun 40 10 3 6 None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

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=====
LOBBY
=====
The entrance to Drake Tower is occupied by a single Mage, who should not be
that difficult. You will quickly discover that the elevators are not working.
The only way to reactivate them is by hacking into the computer at the
reception desk. It is important that you have examined the Password that was
dropped in the Rust Stilettos hideout. This password will allow you to bypass
the node blocking your path.

Once inside the Matrix, head right for the CPU and either reprogram it (A-
button) or attack it (B-button); both will activate the elevator. Head into
the elevator that opens on the left and be prepared for an intense fight.

============
SECOND FLOOR
============
As soon as you exit the elevator, four Samurai Warriors begin blasting you.
It's possible to be dead before you even really know what hit you. You have
about a split second heads up, but you can use this time to cast Invisibility.
This causes the enemies to stop firing at you, and you can go ahead and pick
them off without fear of reprisal (unless you take too long and the spell wears
off). Is this a little cheap? Maybe, but there are not many better options.
You can get stun-locked like crazy as you try to move around, or you can take
advantage of magic.

Once the enemies are dead, there are two computers on the floor that you can
access. As will be the case with most floors, there is usually a data computer
that holds a file (or file fragment) and possibly nuyen and a CPU computer that
controls the elevator to the next level.

The data computer can be found in the top cube on the far right side against
the wall. You will notice a node blocking your path when you come to the first
line. As will be the case in many computers from now on, the password to
bypass this node is located in one of the datastores on the same level. Take
the south line and transfer data from each of the stores. While you don't
actually need to do this for all of them (only one has the password; the rest
are trash data), it is easier to do so as a rule of thumb so you never miss
anything important, like bank accounts. Once the lines are open, take the line
to the section on the right and transfer the data. You will have found a file
called DF_DR 1-4 (a file fragment that cannot be accessed) along with 8,000
nuyen from Drake's account.

The CPU computer can be found near the bottom of the floor, just to the right
of the couch. It will have a similar structure as the data computer, requiring
an intra-level password to access the CPU. Once the CPU has been reprogrammed
or destroyed, the elevator will be activated. Elevators to higher floors are
always on the left, so take that one.

===========
THIRD FLOOR
===========
The third floor enemies are similar to the second, except that one Samurai
Warrior has been replaced by a mage. Use Invisibility again and take care of
business.

This floor has three computers. The data computer is the first one on the
second row against the left side wall. You will notice a node blocking the
lines as soon as you enter. Simply attack the directory (yellow arrow) and the
node will be removed. Once you have retrieved the data, you find a file named
DF-DR 2-4.

The CPU computer is the first one directly below the right-side elevator. Once
again, reprogram or destroy the CPU to open the way to the fourth floor.

Finally, there is another computer against the right-side wall. It is the

third one down from the top. This computer has three relatively difficult
sections, but none of the data seems to be anything more than trash. You
should save your health and ignore this machine; just take the elevator to the
next floor.

============
FOURTH FLOOR
============
You are greeted by another four Samurai Warriors. Dispense as usual. Once
dead, the data computer is located directly SW from the right-side elevator.
It is in its own cube and will yield the DF_DR 3-4 file once hacked.

The CPU computer sits on its own in the far right corner. By now, some of the
Matrix levels should start to look familiar, as this Tower reuses many of them.
As a useful way to save life, the ICs are always at the same spots. This can
benefit you a lot if you remember those locations. Activate the elevator and
head up to the fifth floor.

===============
ET TU, SPATTER?
===============
If you have the Shadowrunner, Spatter, in your party when you reach the fourth
floor, he will suddenly betray you and start attacking. At this point, whether
you kill him or leave the floor, he will disappear from the game forever and
cannot be hired again. Real bummer, as Spatter's Armor spell is quite useful
in this part of the game. Still, it's best to kill him off before this floor
or not bring him here at all.

===========
FIFTH FLOOR
===========
Three Samurai Warriors and a Mage again. Once killed, the CPU computer is
directly below the right-side elevator. In addition to granting passage to the
next floor, one of the datastores holds the password to clear a node on the
next level. For this reason, make sure you collect all the data.

The data computer is on the right side of the screen and is the second computer
down in the second row from the windows. Hacking this computer will produce
the DF_DR 4-4 file. Assuming you collected the other fragment data files,
these four pieces will combine to form two files called DF_DR-MATRIX and DF_DR-
VOLCANO. The Volcano file reads "If I am forced to leave the hideout in order
to deal with your incompetence, you will all suffer greatly. Report directly
to me! Volcano-233-435. Drake." This adds DRAKE'S PHONE NUMBER to your
directory.

In addition to the file, you also pick up 10,000 nuyen if you accessed the
right datastore. Quite a nice little score. With the nuyen in hand, take the
elevator to the next floor.

===========
SIXTH FLOOR
===========
The final floor has another three Samurai Warriors and one Mage. The enemies
in Drake's Tower do get slightly harder as you head up (they get a few more HP
each on every floor), but they should still be manageable with the Invisibility
spell.

Not so coincidentally, there is a video phone by the elevator bay. You can use
it to call Drake with the number you just received. You will finally get to
see his picture and listen to him threaten you. Drake does not respond to any
keywords, so talking to him is more for amusement than necessity.

The sixth floor only has one computer, which is located in the office on the
far right. From the looks of it, this was probably Drake's office.

====
ROOF
====
The roof contains a couple of large sentry guns that begin blasting you as soon
as you show up. As with all the other fights, cast Invisibility and they go
down easily.

On the right side of the roof is a helicopter and pilot. The pilot quickly
sees that you mean business and asks you to name your destination. You need to
ask him about *Volcano* and he will fly you to Drake's hideout.

Before leaving, it probably makes sense for you to head over to the hotel to
heal and save the game. Odds are you expended a lot of MP within the tower,
and you will want to be fully healed when you enter the Volcano. Also, if you
have not completely upgraded your weapons, armor, or cyberware, use the nuyen
you recently hacked to make these purchases.
Although probably a point of trivia, the Fully Concealable Jacket becomes
available for sale at the Dark Blade weapon shop now that you're reached the
roof. This item has a defense of 3 and is weaker than the Partial Body Suit
that is already available, so just ignore it.

===============================================================================
3. DRAKE VOLCANO SR06C
===============================================================================
Items: DF_DS-AI END, DF_DS-AKIMI, DF_DS-FAILURE, DF_DS-TARGET,
Password, Serpent Scales, (Akimi's Phone Number)
Keywords: Aneki

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Naga 40-60 15 0 29 None
Naga (Gold) 80 15 0 50 None
Scientist (Sentry Gun) 30-49 7 3 6 None
Scientist (Grenades) 20-35 8 0 1 None
Troll Decker 44 4 2 5 150-200
Troll Decker 44 6 2 5 150-200
Troll Decker 45 8 2 5 150-200
Troll Decker 40 9 2 5 150-200
Troll Decker 55-60 11 2 5 150-200
Drake 250 20/6 5 90 None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

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=======================
JAKE VERSUS THE VOLCANO
=======================
Nothing like a quiet day at the volcano... The helicopter drops Jake off at
the helipad just outside the complex. The Volcano consists of a series of five
levels with increasingly more difficult enemies as you descend further into the
ground. Your fighting and hacking skills will be tested like never before, as
the Drake Volcano is very difficult. Drake's soldier of choice is the Troll
Decker, a large, hearty warrior packing tremendous firepower and a lot of HP.
There are also numerous scientists here (some scared and some crazy) working on
research projects. They will cause trouble, mainly in the form of sounding the
security alarm or manning sentry guns.

One other thing to note is that Jake cannot hack into all the computers that
have a label. You will need to examine each machine. Ones with a DCG logo can
be entered; many others are inaccessible. The Matrix sections are much tougher
here than all the ones previously, so make sure you have at least 80 or so HP
before entering.

Enter the complex and take the elevator down to Sub-level 1.

===========
SUB-LEVEL 1
===========
Each sub-level is comprised of a series of hallways and inner labs. The floors
are not very large, but some parts can be a little confusing due to all the
rooms. The first sub-level is relatively easy. If you have the Dermal Plating
and Partial Body Suit, your defense should be high enough so that the Troll
Deckers cannot hurt you. Don't get used to this, as they become more dangerous
very soon.

Below is a map of this level. I have oriented the map a bit differently from
the game's perspective to make this a bit clearer. Hallways are indicated by
hyphens (-) and doorways are indicated by numbers.

SUB-LEVEL 1 MAP
---------------

5 5 X
+------------------------+
3| | |
|-+ +-----+ |
|-+ | +------+
2| | |
| E 1| 4
+-----------+

E: Entrance (from sub-level 0)

1: Scientist (alerts security)
2: Scientist (alerts security)
3: Scientist (alerts security)
4: Scientist (alerts security)
Computer: Reprogram elevator and find DF_DS-FAILURE
5: Computer: Disables security alert
X: Exit (to sub-level 2)

You can either spend a lot of time on this floor exploring numerous empty rooms
where scientists will alert security, or you can go right for the CPU computer
and leave quickly. If you do stumble into a room with a scientist, he will
signal the alert and Troll Deckers will fill most hallway segments. This gets
very annoying. This floor has a computer that can be used to disable the alert
in room 5.

From the elevator bay, head right and follow the walkway over one screen until
you come to an intersection. Head down and enter the room (room 4 on the map).
Hack the computer and reprogram or destroy the CPU. If you transfer data from
the datastores, you will find a file called DF_DS-FAILURE, which reads: "The
Rust Stilettos gang have failed to fulfill their instructions to destroy Jake
Armitage. Other arrangements must be made. Drake Towers." This ties the plot
events up a little but is not useful for much else.

Once the elevator is reprogrammed, proceed down to Sub-level 2.

===========
SUB-LEVEL 2
===========

SUB-LEVEL 2 MAP
---------------

E
+-----+
 | |
| | +-+-----+
1 +---+-+ | X
-| +----
2-| |
| |
+--+

E: Entrance (from sub-level 1)

1: Computer: Trash data
2: Computer: Reprogram elevator
X: Exit (to sub-level 3)

The second floor is shorter and more straight-forward than the first, as there
are not looping sections to cause confusion. You can ignore the room to the
left of the elevator, as the computer in that room only contains trash data.
On the first screen to your right, a loony scientist will alert security and
hurl a bunch of grenades in the air, likely killing himself in the process.
This floor does not have a computer to deactivate the alert, so will just have
to deal with it. Follow the path and enter the door on the third screen. The
computer in this room can be used to reprogram the elevator. Exit and keep
following the path. Just before the elevator, you will encounter a scientist
operating a sentry gun. This gun can take down your HP in a hurry, so it's a
good idea to cast Invisibility and pick its operator off harmlessly. Once the
scientist operating the sentry gun is defeated, head down to the next sub-
level.

===========
SUB-LEVEL 3
===========

SUB-LEVEL 3 MAP
---------------
X
|
6
+-6.6-+
| 6 |
E | 5 |
| +--+--+
| |
1|2....2-|
| |
+-------+
3|
4

E: Entrance (from sub-level 2)

1: Nothing
2: Nothing
3: Nothing
4: Computer: 25,000 nuyen and DF_DS-AI END
5: Computer: 12,000 nuyen and DF_DS-TARGET
Computer: 5,000 nuyen
Computer: DF_DS-AKIMI
6: Computer: Reprogram elevator
X: Exit (to sub-level 4)
The third floor is slightly more confusing than the previous one, but it does
have a good amount of nuyen up for grabs. In the first room, defeat the Troll
Decker and take the door on the right. You can pass through a room with a
scared scientist and come out on the other side of the floor. This allows you
to bypass a crazy, grenade wielding scientist who alerts security. Take the
walkway down and you will come to a small corner with two adjacent doors. Head
through the bottom one and you will find a computer with 25,000 nuyen and the
DF_DS-AI END file. This file discusses the AI computer being developed by
Aneki to control the Matrix. Aneki is also not too thrilled with Drake's
inability to handle Jake.

Head back out the door to the walkway and up to the next screen. You will now
be at a U-shaped hallway with a door in the middle and one on each side (rooms
5 and 6 above). Take the middle door into a room with four computers. The
topmost computer is inaccessible. The computer below this has 12,000 nuyen and
the DF_DS-TARGET file. The computer to the right of that one has 5,000 nuyen.
Finally, the bottommost computer has the DF_DS-AKIMI file. The Target file
explains that the termination of Jake has been moved to priority number one.
The Akimi file discusses the dangers posed by the Mage, Akimi, and gives you
AKIMI'S PHONE NUMBER. Akimi is the most powerful mage Shadowrunner in the
game, and this number allows you to recruit her services once you exit.

Take the top door into another room with two computers. The computer closest
to the entrance can be accessed, and this is the one that reprograms the
elevator to the next floor. Head through the top door again. Two sentry guns
will be blocking your way this time, yet the Invisibility spell will prevail
once more.

Take the elevator down the fourth and final floor, which will be in a state of
"maximum security" alert as soon as you arrive.

===========
SUB-LEVEL 4
===========

SUB-LEVEL 4 MAP
---------------

1
|
|
A 3|
| |
| 2
| |
| |
| |
E |--+ +++|
------|--|-+++|
+--+ ++-+

E: Entrance (from sub-level 3)

A: Gold Naga (and Serpent Scales)
1: Nothing
2: Drake's Room
3: Pushkin
The final level is very difficult but fairly straight forward. After exiting
the elevator, the right side of the floor open up and contains three Sentry
Guns and a Troll Decker. This combination spells instant stun lock and quick
death without the Invisibility spell. If, for some dire reason, you were out
of MP and still wanted to clear this room, inch ahead from the elevator hallway
slowly so that you can see the first Sentry Gun. You can take this one out
without getting into sight of the other two yet. Once killed, head into the
room and then walk south along the wall. You can now take out the Troll Decker
one-on-one. Finally, walk slowly upwards and eliminate the remaining two guns
one at a time. You will still lose a fair amount of HP doing it this way, but
it does make it possible.

This main room contains a doorway on the right and a hallway at the top. Take
the hallway for now. The next two screens are very long and each contains a
Naga. Nagas can inflict a lot of damage (their attack is 15) and have a fair
amount of HP. Try to move close enough so that you are not losing your
targeting as they move. The Nagas are also susceptible to Freeze if their
movement is giving you trouble. The third screen has a Gold Naga. After it is
killed, this Naga drops the SERPENT SCALES, the final item needed to learn the
ARMOR spell. However, you may not want to pick the scales up just yet...

--------------------------
ULTIMATE POWER-UP LOCATION
--------------------------
If you do not pick up the Serpent Scales, the Gold Naga will return every time
you revisit the screen. Some players claim this is the best spot in the game
to earn karma, as you receive about 6-7 karma each time you kill the Gold Naga.
If this is your game plan, it is better off if you wait until after defeating
Drake than attempting to do it now. For one, it can be very magic consuming
and there is no easy way to recover other than to go all the way back through
Drake Tower. Secondly, if you return later, you can come back with better
weaponry, which makes the Naga a lot easier. Note that once you pick up the
Serpent Scales, you can never fight the Gold Naga again.

There is a great bug that can work in your favor to make fighting the Gold Naga
incredibly easy. If you re-renter the screen from the back, behind the Gold
Naga, there is a chance you can catch the foe "off guard" before the game
activates it and has a chance to load its HP correctly. When this happens, the
Gold Naga dies in a single shot. It can be hard for Jake to time this, but
Shadowrunners will seem to pull it off every time. This makes earning the
final amounts of karma SIGNIFICANTLY easier. If you go this route with a
Shadowrunner, Frogtongue is a great choice given his relatively high defense
and cost effectiveness.

Whether you take the Serpent Scales now or not, head back down into the main
room. You will be forced to defeat the three Sentry Guns again. Once killed,
take the door on the right into a large room with intersecting walkways and
three Troll Deckers. You will notice that these Troll Deckers are much more
powerful than the ones on previous floors, so try to split them up and only
take on one or two at a time. As always, Invisibility also works well.

Head right and take the walkway up. The next screen has a couple of crazy,
grenade-throwing scientists. They go down quickly and can also be ignored
entirely if you prefer. The door at the end of the hallway leads to your arch-
nemesis, the all powerful Drake. Make sure to restore your HP before entering.
Also, if you do not have at least enough MP to cast Freeze 2-3 times, you
should strongly consider leaving the volcano to recover. The odds of survival
are extremely slim.

==================
THE ALMIGHTY DRAKE
==================
As soon as you enter Drake's room, ice chunks begin falling from the ceiling
and inflicting damage. You should quickly use the Jester Spirit. This will
temporarily halt Drake and allow you time to move into position. You should
head right in from of him and select the Freeze spell. The Jester Spirit will
remove a large chunk (almost 3/4) of his HP, making the fight a lot easier.
You are not required to use the Jester Spirit, but Drake can be extremely
difficult otherwise.

Drake is massive and can only be harmed by targeting the head. Try to cast
Freeze as soon as you can, otherwise you face the wrath of his fire breath.
There is no kidding around when it comes to this attack. Drake's fire breath
can technically hit for 160 HP per round, which will likely kill you instantly.
Not to mention, you are completely stunned while getting hit so Heal and other
spells will not work. It would be VERY frustrating to die here, so be careful.
As soon as you see the Freeze spell begin to fade, cast it again. Do not let
Drake thaw out and get a breath attack off. In case you were wondering,
Invisibility does not work here, as Drake still manages to see (and attack)
you.

Another way to handle Drake is to pick up the Serpent Scales, leave the
volcano, get the Armor spell from the Dog Spirit, and cast that as soon as you
enter. The Armor spell will be strong enough to prevent any damage, but it
does not prevent the perpetual stun lock. There is a chance that the spell
will wear off and you will not be able to recast fast enough. This danger is
generally avoided if you use the Freeze strategy instead.

After quite the battle, Drake will be defeated. The screen should flash and
renew with Drake's body in gray. Interestingly, if you attack Drake's corpse,
the game will give you the warning that you "should not attack others who mean
you no harm." Are you kidding? You will eventually lose karma if you keep
blasting Drake. What a joke.

Head into the final room on the left and you will come across a scientist named
Pushkin. Pushkin explains that he was being kept hostage because Drake knew a
courier with the Anti-AI program was seeking him out. In case you have not yet
figured it out, Jake is the courier. If you ask about *Drake*, he will mention
that *ANEKI* has developed the AI computer and has been behind the entire plan.
To move things along, you need to ask him about *Head Computer*. Pushkin now
realizes that Jake is the courier and gives him a final mission: release the
Anti-AI program into the Aneki AI computer. Pushkin gives you the PASSWORD you
need to enter the Aneki building.

Once the conversation ends, you are automatically placed on the helicopter back
to the roof of Drake Tower.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
S E C T I O N 7 – A N E K I A N D T H E E N D G A M E SR07
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

With the fall of Drake, the sinister plot by Aneki to control all of cyberspace
has begun to crumble. With the AI Computer now in sights, it's time for Jake
to complete his final run. It's time to witness the fall of Aneki and to
return security to the Matrix.

=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
SECTION 7 CONTENTS
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=
1. Loose Ends.........................SR07A
2. Aneki Building At Last.............SR07B
=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=

===============================================================================
1. LOOSE ENDS SR07A
===============================================================================
Items: None
Keywords: None

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Gang Member 20-35 6/4 2 2 30-60
Gang Member 20-35 6/5 3 4 70-100
Hitman (Hole) 20 5 0 1 None
Hitman (Bush) 13 5 2 1 None
Hitman (Roof) 10 4 0 1 30-60
Peephole 15 5 0 1 None

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

==============
FINAL POWER-UP
==============
The time has come for one last equipment upgrade. The following two items will
now be for sale:

Item Location Price

---- -------- -----
AS7 Assault Cannon Dark Blade Weapon Shop 40,000
Full Body Suit Dark Blade Weapon Shop 30,000

The AS7 Assault Cannon is the best upgrade you will make in this game. It
packs an eye-popping attack power of 20 and an accuracy rating of 6 (the most
accurate a weapon can be). Double-digit damage will now become routine, and
almost nothing will survive more than a few attacks. This gun is so much more
powerful than anything else that it's almost scary. Do whatever you need to
get the 40,000 nuyen –- it's worth every penny.

The Full Body Suit is a nice upgrade, but not nearly as noticeable as the
Assault Cannon. This armor will add a point in defense over the Partial Body
Suit. When combined with the Dermal Plating, your defense will be 8. This is
more than enough for complete invulnerability on the streets. The extra point
of defense will be more useful in the Aneki Building, as a one point reduction
on damage adds up fast when the numbers above your head start piling up.

If you need nuyen for either item, be sure to sell back old equipment. You can
recoup around half of the original purchase price, which makes a big
difference. You can also hold off a bit until the Aneki Building, as several
computers in there have a lot of nuyen for the taking.

If you have not received the Armor spell yet, visit the Dog Spirit one last
time. The Armor spell boosts Jake's defense to extreme levels so that no one
in the game can touch him. You can cast it numerous times to add additional
revolving plates, but that is just a waste of MP; one plate will suffice. This
is a fairly useful spell, but, unfortunately, it comes so late in the game that
there are not many opportunities where it can really help you. Besides,
Invisibility is a superior choice in nearly all situations. By now, you should
have every spell in the game (there are six).

Finally, it's time to finish boosting your stats. You should certainly max out
the following (max levels in parenthesis):

Strength (6)
Firearms (7 or higher)
Computer (6)
Heal (6)
Invisibility (6)

You should also boost Body and Magic as high as you can. They both top out at
level 20, and those last 5 levels can be very time consuming to reach.
Realistically, anything over 14 or 15 should be good enough. If you have to
choose between the two, opt to boost Magic. It becomes far more useful than
the extra HP.

If you're looking for a place to earn karma, the best choices are either the
catacombs at the Dark Blade mansion or the Gold Naga at Drake Volcano (assuming
you did not get the Serpent Scales yet). The Gold Naga at the Volcano is
probably the faster of the two, but it has the drawbacks of being more
dangerous and being no where close to a recovery spot. If you want to heal and
use the karma, you need to back track all the way through the Volcano and Drake
Tower.

If you opt for the Dark Blade catacombs, the Ghouls should be a breeze at this
point. In fact, if you upgraded to the Full Body Suit, you cannot be damaged
by them. Along with the Assault Cannon, you can wrack up karma very quickly
without any danger of dying. You can even automate the process by hiring a
trio of Shadowrunners. If this is your plan, hire the best offensive
Shadowrunners you can afford (Steelflight, Norbert, and Frogtongue are ideal).
Go behind one of the coffins at the bottom of the screen and position Jake so
that he is standing in front of all the Shadowrunners on the right side of the
coffin; all the Shadowrunners should be well behind it. In this scenario, Jake
acts as a shield to protect the others and eliminates any danger that they come
under attack. Watch for a little while to make sure your formation is sound.
At this point, you can leave the game running and you will earn karma while you
are away. Come back in a couple hours and you should have a few hundred
points, more than enough to max everything.

===============
AKIMI THE GREAT
===============
The final Shadowrunner is the great mage, Akimi. To hire her, you must have
obtained the DF_DS-AKIMI file from the volcano and examined it to get her phone
number. Call Akimi and she will negotiate the hiring process on the phone.
Once you have paid her, she will show up in Daley Station on the first inbound
train.

Akimi is clearly the most powerful Mage in the game, but her spells and MP are
still likely inferior to yours at this point. She is extremely fragile and
will not survive any parts of the upcoming fights without the Armor or
Invisibility spell cast immediately. About the only use Akimi has is providing
you with a MP reserve. Since it's likely that you will run out of MP in the
Aneki building, Akimi makes it possible to complete the entire stage without
leaving. Still, this is marginally useful at best. It also assumes that your
micromanagement skills are good enough to cast a protection spell on her before
the enemies take her down. You can certainly pass on Akimi and never be any
worse of for it.

===============================================================================
2. ANEKI BUILDING AT LAST SR07B
===============================================================================
Items: DF_AN-ANTI-AI, DF_AN-PAYMENT
Keywords: None

Enemies:
Hit Points Attack Defense EXP* Nuyen
========== ====== ======= ==== =====
Mage 30 4 4 9 70-100
Ferocious Orc 128 5 0 11 70-100
Ferocious Orc 44-46 12 3 2-8 150-200
Mage 27-36 7/12 4 3-9 150-200
Massive Orc 30-50 12 3 2-8 150-200
Samurai Warrior 30-47 12 4 4-11 150-200
Troll Decker 25-60 14 0 16 150-200

*1 Karma point equals 8 Experience (EXP) points

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Aneki building is just to the right of the marketplace. It is the building
you have passed several times on the way to Dr. Maplethorpe's office.

As you climb the stairs and approach the building, a Mage quickly warns you to
step away. You may have accidentally run into him earlier. If you ignore his
warning, three Ferocious Orcs make their way out from the entrance and start
blasting you. If you upgraded your armor, you will be invulnerable to their
attacks. The Orcs do have an annoying amount of HP, however, so killing them
will still take a little while.

Once defeated, head inside and hack the lobby computer. The entry node should
disappear as soon as you log in. Presumably, Pushkin told you the password
when you rescued him.

As a point of trivia, many curious players have noticed a small, yellow dot in
the far right corner of the Aneki lobby screen. This dot says "computer" when
you mouse over it, but cannot be reached. While the subject of many rumors,
this is likely just a bug. Even if you use a cheat code to move close enough
to access the computer, it is "inaccessible."

============
SECOND FLOOR
============
A few notes about this building layout first. Each level is divided into three
sections –- left side, right side, and elevator bay. In all sections, the CPU
computers to access the next floors are on the left side and the data computers
are on the right side. Generally speaking, the CPU computers are very
difficult and should not be hacked unless you have at least 100 HP at the time.
Both sides contain a mix of Orcs, Mages, and Samurai Warriors to slow your
progress. This guide covers the right side of each floor first.

The right side of the second floor has four enemies. They all have an attack
of 12 and are capable of dealing rapid fire damage. You can get by without
casting Invisibility if you take it slowly. Try not to fight all four at once
and the damage will be minimized. The bottommost computer in the room can be
hacked. Make sure to transfer data from all the datastores, as one of them
will disable a node on the next level. You will find the DF_AN-PAYMENT file in
this computer, which confirms the business agreement between Drake and Aneki.

The left side is a bit trickier. There are five enemies that all begin
attacking as soon as you enter. It makes sense to cast Invisibility here if
you don't want to risk the damage. The computer you can hack is the second one
down on the right wall. This is, by far, the hardest Matrix section yet. You
need to retrieve several passwords just to clear the nodes blocking the CPU.

===========
THIRD FLOOR
===========
Things get a little tougher on the third floor. As in each successive floor,
enemies get more HP. However, on this floor, a Troll Decker will emerge from
the down elevator if you wait in the elevator bay for too long

The right side has four enemies that can be defeated the same way you did on
the previous floor. You can hack the computer in the top left corner, although
it is completely optional. Doing so will net you 22,500 nuyen and the DF_AN-
ANTI-AI file. This file talks about the upgraded security on the sixth floor
that will halt Jake's progress. Funny thing is, this building has no sixth
floor (unless it's referring to the roof). This is possibly a typo that should
have read as the fifth floor. Regardless, it's nothing to worry about.

The left side has five enemies again, but they are more spread out this time.
This allows you to pick them off one or two at a time and not have to cast
Invisibility. The CPU computer is against the top wall in the middle of the
screen. This computer is unusual in that there are numerous CPUs in the final
section. Destroy the first one you encounter to clear the area of ICs, then
proceed to reprogram or destroy all the remaining CPUs.

============
FOURTH FLOOR
============
A Troll Decker will once again emerge from the down elevator if you stick
around too long, so head into one of the sides before it arrives.

The right side is relatively easy this time as there are only three enemies.
The data computer is the second one against the right wall. Your hacking
reward this time 25,000 nuyen.

The left side is a bit more difficult, as you come under fire almost
immediately from four enemies. It's not a bad idea to use Invisibility here.
Once the foes are dispatched, access the CPU computer against the middle of the
top wall. The Matrix is surprisingly easy on this computer. Once hacked, take
this time to do an assessment of your health and MP. If you have less than 50
MP and your health is low, it's a good idea to leave and recover before
tackling the final floor.

===========
FIFTH FLOOR
===========
All stops have been pulled out on this floor. The right side room has five
enemies and is fairly difficult. It's a good idea here to use Invisibility.
The computer against the right wall can be hacked for an incredible 75,000
nuyen! However, too little too late. There is only one room left in the game,
so all the nuyen in the world at this point is not worth a whole lot.

The left room is your last stop. Aneki has sent Otto, the bad boy Troll Decker
to dispense of you. Fortunately, Otto is more bark than bite. Cast
Invisibility and clear the room as you would any other.

===============
THE AI COMPUTER
===============
The AI Computer is the large machine behind the desk Enter it as you would
any normal desktop computer. This final Matrix sequence is surprisingly anti-
climactic. Attack the CPU in the middle of the first section to remove the
ICs. Head upwards to the second section and modify or destroy the CPU. Once
you jack out of the Matrix, the Anti-AI program in Jake's head computer will be
downloaded. This effectively overloads the AI Computer and begins a giant
chain reaction.

Now, sit back and watch the ending sequence. Your mission has come to an end.

This concludes the walkthrough of Shadowrun. I truly hope that this guide has
been useful to you, enriching your experience of the game along the way. If
you have any comments at all about the guide, please feel free to contact me.
Thanks for reading, and enjoy the ending of Shadowrun.

_______________________________________________________________________________

A P P E N D I X
_______________________________________________________________________________

The following appendix contains detailed information about many areas of

Shadowrun. Please be warned that this section does contain major plot
spoilers.

===============================================================================
1. L O C A T I O N S C H A R T SR1A
===============================================================================

The Shadowrun world is divided into 3 main sections: Tenth Street, Old Town,
and Downtown. Each section has several buildings and subsections that will be
referenced frequently in this guide. For convenience, below is a listing of
each section and subsection. Confusing areas with multiple sections are
explained in more detail in the "Detailed Maps" section below this one.

============
TENTH STREET
============
Morgue Building
- Morgue room
Town Square
- Fountain

Streets

Dark Alley

Glutman's Office Building

- Vacant office
- Glutman's office

Seems Familiar Building

- Seem familiar office
- Vacant office

Jake's Apartment Building

- Vacant Office
- Jake's apartment

Business Man's Office Building

- Vacant Office
- Business Man's office

Grim Reaper Club

Graveyard
- Crypts 1-3
- Injured Shaman Crypt

The Cage

Tenth Street Station

========
OLD TOWN
========
Caryards
- Sleeping Bag
- Dead-end
- Arena

Streets

Old Town Station

Sputnik Club

Alley
- Ed's Patch' N' Fix

Vivyan's Weapon Shop

Talisman Shop

========
DOWNTOWN
========
Daley Station
- Main concourse
- Marketplace

Streets

Dr. Maplethorpe's Office

- Reception Area
- Examination room

Wastelands Club

Rust Stilettos
- Entrance
- Front room
- Back room

Docks (detailed map below)

- Docks 1-3
- Boat Harbor
- Dog Spirit Warehouse
- Vacant Office
- Octopus Warehouse

Hotel
- Hotel Room

Jagged Nails Club

Rat Shaman's Lair (detailed map below)

- (Graveyard) Entrance
- Sewers 1-4
- Rat Shaman's room

Dark Blade (detailed map below)

- Courtyard
- Weapon Shop
- Foyer
- Conference room (right from foyer)
- Office (left from Foyer)
- Dining room (straight from Foyer)
- Kitchen
- Catacombs 1-3
- Vampire room

Bremerton (detailed map below)

- Outer Ship 1-2
- Inner Ship 1-11
- Basement 1 (left of first inner ship room)
- Stairways 1-3
- Safe room (Safe Key/Detonator)
- Basement 2 (Airlock)
- Stairways 1-3
- Safe Room (Toxic Dissolver)
- Portal Room
- Other Dimension
- Chambers 1-2
- Jester Spirit Room
Drake Building
- Lobby
- Floors 2-6
- Roof

Volcano
- Landing Pad
- Level 1
- Sub-levels 1-4
- Drake Room

Aneki Building
- Entrance
- Lobby
- Floors 2L-5L (Left side)
- Floors 2R-5R (Right side)
- Floors 2E-5E (Elevators)
- Roof

=============
DETAILED MAPS
=============
The following section provides detailed descriptions of the sub-locations for
particular areas of the game. These names will be used throughout this guide
when referring to item or enemy locations.

=====
DOCKS
=====
Docks 1: This is the entrance to the docks with the small stairway leading
down from the city. There is also a small bench before the stairway
on this screen.

Docks 2: The screen comes after Docks 1, and connects to the Boat Harbor,
Vacant Office, and Docks 3. The screen has 2 Hitman, 2 Massive Orcs,
and 2 Mages.

Docks 3: The last docks section. It connects from Docks 2, and has a door at
the far end leading to the Octopus Warehouse. This screen also has
the door leading into the Dog Spirit Warehouse, and will have the
Mermaid Scales after you dump the ice.

=================
RAT SHAMAN'S LAIR
=================
Sewers 1: This is the first section of the sewers, which connects to the
Graveyard entrance on the left side, Sewers 2 on the top, and
Sewers 3 on the right.

Sewers 2: This screen branches off of Sewers 1, and is a dead end.

Sewers 3: Sewers 3 is the seconds main sewer section. It connects to

Sewers 1 on the left, Sewers 4 on the top, and Rat Shaman's Lair
on the bottom right.

Sewers 4: This screen branches off of Sewers 3, and is a dead end.

Rat Shaman's This is the final room in the sewers where you encounter the Rat
Lair: Shaman.

==========
DARK BLADE
==========
Foyer: This is the main area you see once you enter into the Dark Blade
mansion. On your first visit, the Mage will be standing on the
left hand side by the doorway. The Foyer connects to three
separate rooms: the Office on the left, the Dining Room up top,
and the Conference Room on the right.

Conference This is a large meeting room with a U-shaped table and several
Room: bookshelves along the walls. You will find the Bronze Key in one
of those shelves.

Office: This room has two computers and several small tables. It is also
where you will meet Vladimir if you ask the Mage in the front
about *Magic Fetish*.

Dining A large hall with several dining tables. This room connects to
Room: the Foyer on its bottom side and to the Kitchen on its left.

Kitchen: The kitchen contains stoves, sinks, and a couple of rows of

counters. The right side of the screen has a small passageway,
which leads to the Catacombs. You will need the Bronze Key to
open this gate leading down.

Catacombs 1: The first catacombs area. It is set up with a main walkway and
indented passages with coffins on both sides. This room connects
to the Kitchen via stairway at the right, and to Catacombs 2 at
the left.

Catacombs 2: This is the smallest of the three catacombs, and connects to all
the other dungeon rooms. The exit at the top right leads back to
Catacombs 1. The bottom right exit leads to Catacombs 2. The
bottom stairway goes down into the vampire room.

Catacombs 3: This screen is shaped similar to Catacombs 1 and is a dead end.

Vampire The final dungeon which connects to Catacombs 3 via a short

Room: stairway. This room contains the vampire and a pack of 4 ghouls
that will charge you upon entering. The room itself is littered
with skulls, and has chains hanging from the ceiling.

================
BREMERTON (SHIP)
================
Outer Ship 1: This is the first screen you reach after taking the boat from
the docks. Note that it contains two levels -- an upper and
a lower; you enter this screen from the lower level. Both
levels contain exits leading to Outer Ship 2 on the right side.
The upper level has a rusted door on the far left, which, when
opened with a Crowbar, leads to Inner Ship 1. The upper level
also contain the Doggie that drops the Dog Tags.

Outer Ship 2: The seconds section is shaped like a U, with exits on the upper
 and lower levels of the left side leading to Outer Ship 1. On
the far right side is a stairway which connects the upper and
lower levels. Heading back left once on the upper level will
lead back to the first screen.

Inner Ship 1: The first area of the ship you enter. There are two red Poison
Oozes on this screen. The door on the bottom right leads to
Inner Ship 2, and is opened using the switch on the wall. The
catwalk on the top left leads to Basement 1, and can not be
reached from this screen.

Inner Ship 2: This is a somewhat rectangular screen with stairs leading up to

a catwalk and with multiple exits. The exit on the middle left
leads to Inner Ship 1. Taking the catwalk and exiting from the
top left leads to a separate part Inner Ship 1. The exit on
the far right leads to Inner Ship 3.

Inner Ship 3: This is the largest room in the ship and is characterized by
three large forks that come off the main passageway from Inner
Ship 2. The leftmost fork leads to Inner Ship 4. The center
fork leads to Inner Ship 5. The rightmost fork has 2 exits.
The top-middle exit leads to Inner Ship 6, and the rightmost
exit leads to Inner Ship 8.

Inner Ship 4: Small, square shaped room. It contains a red Poison Ooze and
connects to Inner Ship 3 at the top and Inner Ship 5 on the
right.

Inner Ship 5: Small, rectangular shaped room. This room contains the gray
Poison Ooze which turns into the Toxic Water when defeated.
The top exit leads to Inner Ship 3, the center-left exit leads
to Inner Ship 4, and the bottom-left exit leads to Basement 2.

Inner Ship 6: This a very narrow, long room, which contains a Gang Member.
It connects on the bottom to Inner Ship 3, and on the top right
to Inner Ship 7.

Inner Ship 7: A very tiny, L-shaped room. There is nothing in this room. It
just serves as a connector between Inner Ship 6 (on the left)
and Inner Ship 8.

Inner Ship 8: Inner Ship 8 is shaped like a sideways-T. The top-left exit
leads to Inner Ship 7, the center-left exit leads to Inner Ship
9, and the right side exit leads to Inner Ship 10.

Inner Ship 9: A small room connecting Inner Ship 3 (left) to Inner Ship 8
(right). This room contains an annoying Slimy Toxic Waste,
which makes it extremely annoying, if not close to impossible,
to pass through this way.

Inner Ship 10: This is a large room that splits in two directions after
following the small passageway from Inner Ship 9. This room
contains a Gang Member and a Gang Leader that stand along the
center paths. The center passage lads to a dead end, and the
right side door, which requires flipping a switch to open,
leads to Inner Ship 11.

Inner Ship 11: Another small, L-shaped room. You will notice it is on a
catwalk overhanging a small pool of water. There are no
 enemies or anything else of significance in this room. The
left-side exit leads to Inner Ship 10, and the right-side one
leads to Inner Ship 12.

Inner Ship 12: A large room containing two Slimy Toxic Wastes. It is
impossible to get past them without first using the Toxic
Dissolver (Green Bottle) on them. There are a series of
switches on the top wall. The rightmost one opens the door
leading to the Portal room, on the right. The other two
switches control hiding and detonating the mines in the Portal
room. The other exit, on the left-most side of the room, leads
back to Inner Ship 11.

Basement 1: The first Basement consists of series of 3 downward stairways

and a Safe room. The first Stairway of Basement 1 connects to
Inner Ship 1. The Safe Room at the bottom contains a Ferocious
Orc, who drops the Safe Key when killed. Inside the Safe, you
will find a Detonator and a Broken Bottle.

Basement 2: The second Basements looks identical to the first, with the
first stairway connecting to Inner Ship 5. The Safe Room at
the bottom contains a party of 2 Massive Orc and 2 Ferocious
Orcs, which are invincible. To get past them, you'll need to
flip the airlock and water pressure switches. Flip the airlock
switch first, found above the top exit of Stairway 3. Then,
flip the water pressure switch found above the top exit of
Stairway 2. After hearing a scream, flip both switches back
and go to the Safe Room.

To open the Safe, you'll need to use the Time Bomb, which is
constructed after you have the Explosives and Detonator items.
Inside the safe you'll find a Green Bottle, which contains
Toxic Dissolver.

Portal Room: A small room containing a series of mines. The switches in

Inner Ship 12 control making these mines visible and
prematurely detonating them (so that they don't cause damage).
The door on the left leads to Inner Ship 12, while the portal
leads to Chamber 1 of the Other Dimension.

===============================================================================
2. A T T R I B U T E S & S K I L L S SR1B
===============================================================================

This section lists the mechanics behind the basic stats, attributes, and skills
that Jake possesses. You can raise both attributes and skills by resting in a
bed and using karma. Not all attributes and skills are available at first, and
the methods of obtaining each are listed.

===========
BASIC STATS
===========

Hit Points (HP) – (also referred to as Stamina)

---------------
This is Jake's life in the game. Hit Points are displayed on the menu screen
as Current HP / Maximum HP. Jake's Hit Points are determined by the Body
attribute, and his maximum HP are always equal to [Body * 10], with 200 being
the highest HP value. HP are restored by sleeping, casting the Heal spell,
using a Slap Patch, or after certain fixed events in the game.

Magic Points (MP) – (also referred to as Spell Points)

-----------------
Magic Points are used to cast spells, which are described in more detail in
the "Spells" section below. Magic Points are displayed on the menu screen as
Current MP / Maximum MP. Jake's MP are determined by the Magic stat, and the
maximum MP are equal to [Magic * 10], with 200 being the highest MP value.
Jake will not have any MP until he learns the Heal spell, after which he gains
the ability to raise his MP by increasing Magic.

(Experience)
------------
Experience is an invisible stat the game uses to determine your karma level.
Nearly all enemies have a fixed experience total that they give when defeated
(the exceptions are the enemies in the Drake and Aneki Towers, which have
varying experience totals). A chart of these experience values is listed in
the "Enemies" section of this Appendix. The maximum experience that Jake can
have in the game is 65535.

Karma
-----
Karma is used to raise Jake's abilities, skills, and magic spell levels. The
formula for determining Jake's karma is as follows:

Karma = Experience / 8

Jake gains one point of karma for every 8 experience points, with this total
always rounded down. Your karma total is updated as soon as you have enough
experience, not when the game box appears telling you that you have earned a
karma point. If you leave the current screen before all the enemies are
dead, you will still receive any karma your experience merits, despite not
seeing the karma message box appear.

Jake can only use his karma when he sleeps in a bed. The maximum karma value
in the game is 8191.

Nuyen
-----
This is currency used in the Shadowrun world. It's needed to purchase weapons,
armor, items, stay at inns, or hire Shadowrunners. Enemies typically drop
nuyen when defeated, with few exceptions. Fighting bosses or battling in the
Arena are generally the best sources for large amounts of nuyen. The maximum
nuyen value in the game is 4,294,967,295 (!).

==========
ATTRIBUTES
==========

Body
----
Starting value: 3
Maximum value: 20
Karma to max: 187

The Body attribute controls Jake's maximum HP total, which will always be equal
to [Body * 10]. Early in the game, this is one of the most important stats to
raise. Increasing your Body total to 5 or 6 early on will greatly extend your
life in the first two sections of the game. You should ideally max out the
Body attribute by the end of the game, with the minimum being 14-15.

Magic
-----
Starting value: 1
Maximum value: 20
Karma to max: 190

The Magic attribute controls Jake's maximum MP total, which will always be
equal to [Magic * 10]. Jake doesn't get this stat until after learning the
Heal spell, at which point it starts at level 1. The importance of raising
this stat depends on how heavily you plan on using magic. If you seldom use
more than the Heal spell, there is no need to take this attribute beyond levels
10-12. If, however, you frequently use it for several of the combat spells –
Invisibility, Freeze, or Armor – it's worth it to raise this spell closer to
level 15. If you also plan on using the offensive spells – Powerball and
Summon Spirit – you'll almost certainly need this stat at 20.

Strength
--------
Starting value: 3
Maximum value: 6
Karma to max: 12

Strength determines the type of weapons and armor that Jake (and the
Shadowrunners) can use. The exact strength values for each are listed in the
table in the "Weapons and Armor" section. Strength will rarely be a problem
for Jake, since he can make it through nearly all of the game by raising it
just one level to 4, for a mere 3 karma. Strength is much more important when
hiring Shadowrunners if you plan on upgrading their weapons and armor. Still,
you should make sure to plan the purchase decisions for both Jake and the party
around Strength, and see to it that Jake always has the necessary amount.

Charisma
--------
Starting value: 3
Maximum value: 6
Karma to max: 12

Charisma determines the number of Shadowrunners you can have with you at one
point. The number you can hire is equal to [Charisma / 2], rounded down. The
exact values for each level are shown in the chart below.

Number of
Charisma Shadowrunners
======== =============
3 1
4-5 2
6 3
You probably don't need to raise this attribute beyond 4, since there is seldom
a case where you will want more than 2 Shadowrunners at a time. Shadowrunners
also have basic Charisma values when you hire them, but this value does
nothing.

======
SKILLS
======

Computer
--------
Starting value: 1
Maximum value: 6
Karma to max: 15

The Computer skill enhances your performance in the Matrix. Specifically, thee
Computer stat:

- Only determines your accuracy when attacking ICs

- Does not have any effect on the damage you receive when walking into ICs
- Does not have any effect on the damage you receive when attacks fail against
ICs
- Does not have any effect on the damage you inflict when attacking an empty
square (this is always 1 HP)

The Computer stat works as follows:

IC Attack Accuracy % = Computer / 7

In other words, each level of Computer increasing your chances of killing an IC

by about 14%. Since this stat maxes at 6, you can never achieve a 100%
accuracy rate -- the best you can ever do is 86%. If you use PAR or GG to cheat
the stat to 7, you will hit 100% of the time. If you cheat to set it to zero,
you will never hit an IC.

The IC's have different levels of attack power in the different Matrix sections
that you enter. There are eight different types of ICs, with the difference
between each being its attack power (see "The Matrix and ICs" section for
more).

The Computer skill becomes one of the most valuable skills later in the game.
During the Drake Volcano and Aneki Tower, the Matrix ICs begin causing
considerably more damage than any enemy fighting. The Computer skill isn't
that difficult to boost, but it is absolutely vital in helping your chances of
survival. Be sure to get this skill up to 6 before entering the Drake Tower.

Firearms
--------
Starting value: 1
Maximum value: 16
Karma to max: 120

The Firearms skill determines the accuracy of your gun shots. Basically, it
combines with the inherent accuracy of the weapon to determine how often you
hit or miss a target. When a shot misses, you will hear the firing sound and
see the usual shot animation, but nothing will appear over the target. You may
also notice the visual shot queue (small red shot marks) hit some place other
than the target. Keep in mind the effects are similar if either your shot
misses or it hits but does zero damage, so it's not always easy to determine
how accurate your weapon is. It isn't necessary to raise Firearms over 7, as
your accuracy will be perfect using any weapon at this level.

Specifically, your hit rate is equal to the following:

Hit Rate = [1 + (Firearms + Weapon Accuracy)] / 8

The Weapon Accuracy is different for each weapon, and those values are listed
in the next section. Simply put, your base accuracy is 12.5% and your hit rate
increases by 12.5% for each point in Firearms (or each point of Weapon
Accuracy). At level 7, you can achieve a 100% hit rate with any weapon in the
game.

Early on in the game, Firearms is arguably the best skill. It will

significantly increase the accuracy of your starting weapons, which
significantly raises your damage per time rate. Try to get this skill up to
level 5 or 6 before the caryards, and you shouldn't run into too much trouble
at all. After this, do not waste points in the skill beyond level 7. You will
save considerable time by using that karma in other areas.

Leadership
----------
Starting value: 1
Maximum value: 6
Karma to max: 15

The Leadership skill determines how long any hired Shadowrunners will stay with
you. You learn this skill by purchasing the Skill Software for 3,000 nuyen
from Dr. Maplethorpe in the Downtown area. The time duration of a
Shadowrunner's stay is measured by the number of battles you enter, which is
defined as each time the battle music starts and then stops. Shadowrunners all
have a base amount of battles that they will accompany you for (denoted by the
Shadowrunner multipliers, X and Y below), which is the same each time you hire
them. Each point in Leadership increases the number of battles a Shadowrunner
will stay by 10% to 12.5%, depending on the specific runner. The exact formula
is as follows:

Number of Battles = (10 * X) + (Y * Leadership)

In most cases, X is the same value as Y. However, any Shadowrunner who has an
X value of 4 or 5 will use a Y value of 5 or 6, respectively, for the variables
in the above equation. In all other cases, the values of X and Y are the same.
A listing of Shadowrunner multipliers is given in the "Shadowrunner"
information section below. If a number is listed alone, it is the value for
both X and Y. If there are two numbers, the first is X and the second is Y.

The overall usefulness of the Leadership skill depends on how regularly you use
Shadowrunners. If you do a lot of hiring, this skill pays for itself after a
few runs, assuming you've boosted it to level 6. More importantly, you are
saved the inconvenience or danger of having a Shadowrunner leave you at an
undesirable time. If you have the extra nuyen and even a slight desire to
hire, you should probably invest in this skill.

Negotiation
-----------
Starting value: 1
Maximum value: 6
Karma to max: 15

Negotiation affects the price you pay when hiring Shadowrunners. It also
affects the price in a few other instances, like how much you are charged by
the King to leave the caryards. You learn this skill by asking the Arena Owner
about *Negotiation* at any time before all the fighters, including the King,
have been defeated. The Negotiation keyword is taught by the Business Man in
Tenth Street who sells the Lone Star Badge, when asked about *Hiring*. The
cost of learning this skill is 1,000 Nuyen.

Each Shadowrunner has 3 sets of fixed base prices that appear depending on the
range that your Negotiation skill falls into. The price range corresponding to
Negotiation goes as follows:

Negotiation Price Level

=========== ===========
0-2 Level 1
3-4 Level 2
5-6 Level 3

Price levels 1 to 3 don't mean anything in themselves, except that 1 is always

the most expensive and 3 is the cheapest. The change from level to level
doesn't follow a pattern or formula; it's specific to each Shadowrunner. A
full listing of prices can be found in the "Shadowrunner" section below.

The value of Negotiation is average at best. The savings you see with many
Shadowrunners will probably not cover the price of this skill unless you hire
3-4 times. However, for some of the more expensive Shadowrunners, you can save
quite a bit. If you hire Shadowrunners frequently, it can't hurt to learn this
skill. It's never necessary to raise it beyond level 5, as the discount at
level 6 is always the same.

(Armed Combat)
--------------
This is a Shadowrunner only skill, meaning that Jake can neither learn it, nor
will it have any effect if he is taught it through cheating. This skill is
supposed to represent the accuracy of non-gun weapons. However, it is just for
show. This skill does nothing, regardless of its levels.

(Unarmed Combat)
----------------
This is a Shadowrunner only skill, meaning that Jake can neither learn it, nor
will it have any effect if he is taught it through cheating. This skill is
supposed to represent the accuracy of melee attacks, like the slashing attack
you observe on the Gang Members. Note that only Anders has this skill.
However, it is still just for show. This skill does nothing, regardless of its
levels.

===============================================================================
3. W E A P O N S & A R M O R SR1C
===============================================================================
==============
DAMAGE FORMULA
==============
The amount of damage inflicted on a target is a function of both attack power
and defense. The game performs two calculations each time a physical attack is
made:

1.) A calculation to see if the attack results in a "hit" or "miss," then;

2.) If the attack is a "hit," the game determines the damage the hit inflicts,
represented by the small numbers that appear over the target.

If either the attack misses or the damage is zero, nothing will appear over the
target, meaning it's impossible to distinguish between these two occurrences.

Once it is determined that an attack will hit, the following damage calculation
is performed. The damage equation uses the attacker's attack power, the
target's defense, and a random variable ("Random"). "Random" is a random
integer that the game draws, under the following constraints:

Random: 0 < Random <= Attack Power

This means that the random number can be any integer between 1 and the weapon's
attack power. So, if you're using the Beretta Pistol, which has an Attack
Power of 3, Random can be 1, 2, or 3. The range increases as the attack power
increases. The game uses this variable to calculate the damage that the target
receives, using the following equation:

Damage = Random - Defense

The damage you can inflict on a target is simply the random number drawn less
the target's defense. In keeping with the last example, let's say we're using
the Beretta Pistol to attack a target with a defense of 1. Since the random
variable will be 1, 2, or 3, the damage totals can be either 0, 1, or 2. You
would notice all of these damage totals occurring with equal probability when
attacking an enemy. Once an enemy's defense gets to be 3 or higher, you cannot
damage it using the Beretta Pistol.

There are a few interesting things about this damage equation. The first is
that the minimum damage value never changes. You can see a damage of 1 using
any weapon in the game, and there is nothing that can raise this minimum. The
second point is that it becomes quite easy to figure out the average damage
using any weapon on any target. This is always equal to the following:

Average Damage = 1/2 * (Attack Power + 1) - Defense

There are a few important points that come from this:

1.) There are some enemies in the game that cannot be damaged at all by certain
weapons. When you notice your damage dropping or your shots missing very
often, it's time to upgrade your gun. The first time you will be required
to do this is when facing the Rust Stilettos, as you can't kill several of
the members with your starting weaponry.

2.) Since an attack that actually hits is just as likely to do 1 damage as it

is to do max damage, it's important to make every shot count. You can
increase your damage potential considerably by raising the Firearms stat
and by purchasing the Boosted Reflexes.
3.) The damage equation works the same way when enemies attack you. This
should point out the benefit of upgrading your defense whenever you can.
With the Full Body Suit and Dermal Plating, the vast majority of enemies in
the game will be unable to damage you at all.

============
WEAPON TERMS
============

Weapon Name: This is the full name of the weapon as it appears in the
instruction manual. The game often uses shortened versions
of these names.

Required This is the minimum amount of Strength that Jake needs to

Strength: use the weapon. Strength requirements less than 3 are
meaningless to Jake, as his strength will never be lower than 3.
These totals are useful when you consider upgrading the
Shadowrunners' weaponry.

Attack Power: This is the value used to determine the damage done by the
equipped weapon. It is not visible during the game. The numbers
themselves are used in the damage calculation shown just before
this section. Obviously, the higher the attack power number, the
greater the damage.

Accuracy This value, like the Firearms skill, determines how likely your
Rating: shots are to hit the target. The range for accuracy goes from 0
(worst) to 6 (best), and each point is equivalent to a point in
the Firearms skill. This value is also not visible during the
game.

Weapon Type: There are three types of guns in the game: light, heavy, and
automatic. You can distinguish between the three based on the
sound that they make when fired. Automatic weapons have the
unique property of being able to fire by simply holding down the
firing button; the other types require that the firing button is
constantly tapped. Unless you are using a turbo controller,
automatic weapons will generally be able to fire more quickly
than either light or heavy ones.

Price: This is the listed price of each weapon at the weapon shop. The
location(s) of each weapon is given in the description section
after the table. If the weapon is available in more than one
place, both prices are indicated. The notations for the weapon
shops are: OT (Old Town Weapon Shop) and DB (Dark Blade Weapon
Shop). If a price appears in brackets [], that is the sell
price, meaning the weapon cannot be purchased.

(Physical You might notice that the physical appearance of Jake's gun
Weapon): changes depending on which weapon he has equipped. The game
determines the physical weapon based on the weapon's attack
power, and there are two types: a small pistol and large gun.
Any weapons with an attack power of 0 to 6 will be displayed as a
small pistol (Zip Gun, Beretta, Colt L36, Fichetti, Warhawk).
Any weapons with an attack power of 7 or higher will show up as
the large gun (Shotgun, Uzi, Assault Rifle, Assault Cannon).

(Firing All weapons have the same maximum firing rate. The specific
 Rate): times are listed under the "Boosted Reflexes" part of the
"Cyberware" section below. As noted, automatic weapons have the
property of being able to fire at maximum rate through only
holding down the firing button. It is hard to reach the maximum
for non-automatic weaponry without a turbo controller, but it is
possible.

=============
WEAPONS CHART
=============

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Weapon | Required | Attack | Accuracy | Weapon | Price |
| Name | Strength | Power | Rating | Type | (Nuyen) |
|=========================|==========|========|==========|========|===========|
| Zip Gun | 1 | 3 | 0 | Light | ---- |
|-------------------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|-----------|
| Beretta 101T Pistol | 1 | 3 | 1 | Light | [200] |
|-------------------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|-----------|
| Colt American L36 Pistol| 1 | 3 | 1 | Light | 500 (OT) |
|-------------------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|-----------|
| Fichetti Light Pistol | 1 | 4 | 1 | Light | 2,000 (OT)|
|-------------------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|-----------|
| Ares Viper Heavy Pistol | 2 | 4 | 2 | Heavy | 4,000 (OT)|
| | | | | | 3,000 (DB)|
|-------------------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|-----------|
| Ruger Warhawk Pistol | 3 | 6 | 2 | Heavy | 9,000 (OT)|
|-------------------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|-----------|
| Defiance T-250 Shotgun | 4 | 8 | 2 | Heavy |15,000 (OT)|
| | | | | |12,000 (DB)|
|-------------------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|-----------|
| Uzi III SMG | 4 | 8 | 3 | Auto |30,000 (DB)|
|-------------------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|-----------|
| HK227 Assault Rifle | 5 | 10 | 2 | Heavy |24,000 (DB)|
|-------------------------|----------|--------|----------|--------|-----------|
| AS7 Assault Cannon | 5 | 20 | 6 | Heavy |40,000 (DB)|
|=========================|==========|========|==========|========|===========|
| Grenade | 1 | 13 | --- | ----- | See below |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

Zip Gun
-------
You are given this gun if you are unequipped and don't have a weapon in your
inventory when being brought to the Caryards by Glutman. It's a poor
substitute for the Beretta 101T due to its lower accuracy rating.

Beretta 101T Pistol

-------------------
You can find this pistol by following the Decker who approaches you as soon as
you leave the morgue. After hearing a scream, walk forward and the gun will be
laying on the ground near his body. This is the best gun that you can get
until Old Town, and should be good enough to carry you through a few Arena
fights. You can prolong its usefulness by raising the Firearms skill, which
will have a noticeable impact on the frequency with which you hit enemies.
Colt American L36 Pistol
------------------------
This gun can be purchased from the Weapon Shop in Old Town. Its stats are
identical to the Beretta, so buying this gun is a waste, unless you are
upgrading from the Zip Gun and don't have enough nuyen for anything better.

Fichetti Light Pistol

---------------------
The Fichetti can be purchased from the Weapon Shop in Old Town. It's a slight
step up from the Beretta, but nothing that will really speed up your killing
rate. You're better off saving the 2,000 Nuyen for something more useful.

Ares Viper Heavy Pistol

-----------------------
This gun can be purchased from the Weapon Shops in both Old Town and Dark
Blade. The damage is still not much of a step up from the Beretta, but you
will notice your shots hitting more often. Still, there probably isn't a time
when this gun is ever worth buying.

Ruger Warhawk Pistol

--------------------
The Ruger Warhawk can be purchased from the Weapon Shop in Old Town. The
Warhawk is probably the first gun with which you will notice a significant
improvement over the Beretta. It is twice as powerful as your starting
weaponry and has a good hit rate. It's also fairly cost effective, and will be
a good substitute if you're really in need of an upgrade but can't afford the
Shotgun.

Defiance T-250 Shotgun

----------------------
The Shotgun can be purchased from the Weapon Shops in both Old Town and Dark
Blade. This gun is a noticeable step up from anything else available in Old
Town and will greatly increase your killing rate. You could probably get by
most of the game without having to upgrade from the Shotgun again. It's more
affordable if you wait to buy it at Dark Blade, but, by that time, you've
missed out on most of the opportunities where its power would come in useful.
You should try to save up enough so that this gun is your first upgrade.

Uzi III SMG

-----------
The Uzi III can be purchased from the Weapon Shop at Dark Blade Mansion. There
is a good deal of debate about the usefulness of this gun. Its damage level is
the same as the Shotgun and its accuracy is higher, but the main advantage it
has is the automatic trigger. While all guns have the same maximum firing
rate, unless you are using a turbo controller, it's probably not possible to
fire the other weapons at the same speed as the Uzi. In this case, it is
capable of dealing out damage at a much faster rate than any weapon before it.
However, this a very hard sell at 30,000 Nuyen. Your money would be much
better spent on the Boosted Reflexes with the Shotgun. The accuracy difference
can be made up with a single point in Firearms.

HK227 Assault Rifle

-------------------
The Assault Rifle can be purchased from the Weapon Shop at Dark Blade Mansion,
but it is only available after you have defeated the Jester Spirit. The
Assault Rifle isn't a bad deal at 24,000 Nuyen, as it is a step up in damage
from anything available before it. By the time it's available, you'll likely
be facing foes with decent armor ratings, so the added damage should be quite
noticeable. You probably could get by without this gun, but, if you have the
nuyen at the time, it's a good purchase.

AS7 Assault Cannon

------------------
This gun can be purchased from the Weapon Shop at Dark Blade Mansion, but it is
only available after you have defeated Drake. The Assault Cannon is, by far,
the best weapon in the game. Its damage and accuracy are roughly double even
the next best guns, and most enemies won't survive more that 1-2 shots from it.
It's unfortunate that this gun comes as late in the game as it does, but you
should still save up and purchase it as soon it becomes available. The damage
potential is simply unparalleled.

Grenades
--------
These are purchased from several different places: Business Man in Tenth Street
Area (100 nuyen), the Old Town Weapon Shop (100 nuyen), or the Dark Blade
Weapon Shop (80 nuyen). The maximum number of grenades you can hold at a
single point is 6. Grenades aren't equipped, as other guns are; they are used
individually like items. When you use a grenade, the game pauses while you
select a target. You can only throw the grenade at an object that has a name
label at the bottom. Grenades also do splash damage to nearby targets,
including Jake. Grenades have a 100% accuracy rating, but some enemies are
immune to them, including most bosses and many of the Arena fighters.

Despite the low cost and decent attack power, Grenades aren't extremely useful.
They are ineffective on most bosses, and the small carrying limit impedes their
usage against regular enemies. Grenades are also useless on enemies that move
around quickly, as the target will be outside the explosion area by the time
the grenade arrives. They are also useless against melee enemies that attack
Jake from close up, as using a grenade in this situation will damage you as
well. About the only point in the game where grenades might have some use
would be in the Rust Stilettos stage. Even then, the benefit is only marginal.

===========
ARMOR TERMS
===========

Armor Name: This is the full name of the armor as it appears in the
instruction manual. The game often uses shortened versions
of these names.

Required This is the minimum amount of Strength that Jake needs to

Strength: use the armor. Strength requirements less than 3 are pretty
meaningless to Jake, as his strength will never be lower than 3.
These totals are useful when you consider upgrading the
Shadowrunners' armor.

Defense This value determines the protection that each piece or armor
Rating: affords you. The defense values are used in the damage
calculation listed in the top part of this section. Basically,
 each point in defense reduces the maximum damage you can receive
by one point. If your defense exceeds the enemy's attack power,
you will not suffer any damage. Note that the required strength
levels are always the same as the defense rating of the armor.

Price: This is the listed price for each armor at the weapon shop. The
location(s) of each armor is given in the description section
after the table. If the armor is available in more than one
place, both prices are indicated. The notations for the weapon
shops are: OT (Old Town Weapon Shop) and DB (Dark Blade Weapon
Shop). If a price appears in brackets [], that is the sell
price, meaning the armor cannot be purchased.

===========
ARMOR CHART
===========

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Armor Name | Required | Defense | Price |
| | Strength | Rating | (in Nuyen) |
|==========================|==============|=============|=====================|
| Leather Jacket | 1 | 1 | [1000] |
|--------------------------|--------------|-------------|---------------------|
| Mesh Jacket | 2 | 2 | 5,000 (OT) |
|--------------------------|--------------|-------------|---------------------|
| Bulletproof Vest | 3 | 3 | 8,000 (DB) |
|--------------------------|--------------|-------------|---------------------|
| Fully Concealable Jacket | 4 | 4 | 13,000 (DB) |
|--------------------------|--------------|-------------|---------------------|
| Partial Body Suit | 5 | 5 | 20,000 (DB) |
|--------------------------|--------------|-------------|---------------------|
| Full Body Suit | 6 | 6 | 30,000 (DB) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

Leather Jacket
--------------
You find this armor by searching the Orc at the beginning of the game, on the
same screen you find the Beretta Pistol. Its defensive power isn't impressive,
but you don't really have any other options at that point. It does help to
lessen the damage taken from most enemies in the first stage, however, which
will prolong your life while your Body attribute is still fairly low.

Mesh Jacket
-----------
You can purchase this at the Old Town Weapon Shop or find it in the Conference
room at the Dark Blade mansion. There is no difference at all between the two
armors, despite the fact that the Weapon Shops refuse to buy the found version.
By the time it's first available to you, it's a noticeable improvement over the
Leather Jacket. It will reduce almost all damage from Peepholes and the basic
enemies to 1 or 2, with no damage occurring half the time. The Mesh Jacket
will be the best armor available for the first 2/3 of the game.

Bulletproof Vest
----------------
This armor is sold at the Dark Blade Weapon Shop, but, despite it having its
own case and a price, it is never available. This could be a bug, or it could
just be that this armor isn't meant to be purchased.

Fully Concealable Jacket

------------------------
This armor is sold at the Dark Blade Weapon Shop, but it isn't available until
the first time you have reached the roof of Drake Tower. This is somewhat
counter-intuitive, as you wouldn't normally clear the Drake building until
after defeating the Jester Spirit, at which time a better armor is available
anyway. So, if you want the extra protection during the trip to the Rat Shaman
and into Bremerton, you'll need to scale the Drake Tower first, which is no
small task since you haven't learned Invisibility yet. That being the case,
you can probably live without this armor upgrade.

Partial Body Suit

-----------------
This armor is sold at the Dark Blade Weapon Shop, but it isn't available until
after you have defeated the Jester Spirit. By that time, it is a much needed
upgrade. Combine this with the Dermal Plating that becomes available at the
same time and Jake will take next to no damage from most enemies in the game.

Full Body Suit

--------------
This armor is sold at the Dark Blade Weapon Shop, but it isn't available until
after you have defeated Drake. It adds an extra point of defense, which will
help make Jake next to invincible against nearly all the game's enemies.
Despite that, it isn't too big of a step up from the Partial Body Suit. Still,
at that point in the game, you should probably purchase it if you have the
nuyen, buy only after you have upgraded your weaponry.

===============================================================================
4. C Y B E R W A R E SR1D
===============================================================================

The following section lists the available cyberware in the game. Cyberware is
equipment and/or programming that helps augment Jake's natural abilities. All
cyberware is either purchased from Dr. Maplethorpe or given to you at the start
of the game. Any triggers that are required for certain pieces to be available
or function are also listed.

HEAD COMPUTER
=============
Price: None
Availability: Start with it

The Head Computer allows Jake to download and process information from the
Matrix. At the start of the game, Jake's Head Computer is protected with a
Cortex Bomb, which prohibits the transfer of information either into or out of
the Matrix. Jake will need to have the Cortex Bomb disarmed by a Street Doc
before he can log into computers. Aside from this point, the Head Computer
does not play a direct role.
DATAJACK
========
Price: None
Availability: Start with it

The Datajack is the physical connector in Jake's head that allows him to enter
the Matrix. Until Jake has the Cortex Bomb disarmed from his Head Computer, he
cannot use the Datajack to log into computers. Once the bomb is removed, Jake
need only select his cyberdeck and connect this to a computer terminal to
access the Matrix; the cyberdeck is automatically linked into Jake's Datajack.
Aside from this indirect role, the Datajack has no purpose in the game.

SKILL SOFTWARE
==============
Price: 3,000 Nuyen
Availability: The first time you visit Dr. Maplethorpe

The Skill Software teaches Jake the Leadership ability, which extends the
amount of time a hired Shadowrunner will remain in your party. The exact
specifics of the Leadership ability are described in the "Attributes and
Skills" section above.

The price of Skill Software is fairly steep, so it doesn't make much sense to
invest in it unless you really plan on using Shadowrunners fairly often. If
you do hire frequently, however, this item will greatly extend the life of each
runner and pay for itself after a few hires, once the Leadership skill is
boosted.

BOOSTED REFLEXES
================
Price: 15,000 Nuyen
Availability: The first time you visit Dr. Maplethorpe

Boosted Reflexes (which are displayed as Wired Reflexes on your cyberware

screen) increase Jake's firing rate. Note that the maximum firing rate of all
guns is the same both before and after purchasing this item. The exact firing
rates are as follows:

Cyberware Status: Weapon Firing Rate

========================= ==================
Without Boosted Reflexes: 1.8 shots / second
With Boosted Reflexes: 2.6 shots / second

Note that Boosted Reflexes only affect firing rate, and not damage or accuracy.
Also, note that the above times are maximums. They are possible using either
an automatic weapon (Uzi III) or a turbo controller, but may be slower if you
are firing manually.

The Boosted Reflexes are one of the best deals in the game, and should be
purchased as soon as possible. The ability to deal damage nearly 45% quicker
is one of the greatest ways to improve your offense, and will be noticeable
with any gun you use.

DERMAL PLATING
==============
Price: 6,000 Nuyen
Availability: After defeating the Jester Spirit

The Dermal Plating (which is displayed as Dermal Armor on your cyberware

screen) provides Jake with added defense over whatever protection his current
armor gives him. Specifically, the Dermal Plating adds 2 points to Jake's
Defense. So, for example, if Jake is equipped with the Mesh Jacket, his
defense will jump from 2 to 4 once the Dermal Plating is purchased.

The Dermal Plating is another worthwhile purchase. Two points of added defense
for just 6,000 nuyen is a clear bargain. With this piece of cyberware
equipped, Jake will likely take zero damage from most of the street enemies in
the game. It also helps give you much needed protection when scaling the Drake
Tower and fighting through the Volcano.

===============================================================================
5. M A G I C SR1E
===============================================================================

The following section lists all the spells in the game, their effects, and any
special properties that they possess. The required items mentioned are the
ones that you will need to take to the Dog Spirit in order to learn the given
spell. You cannot learn any spells until you have learned the Heal spell
first, regardless of whether or not you have the needed items.

For spells which do damage, the damage calculation performed is the same as the
one weapons described in the previous. Offensive magic has a 100% accuracy
rating but is still reduced by armor. For spells that have time durations, all
times mentioned are accurate to within 0.2 seconds. The game doesn't actually
use real time in determining spell lengths –- it uses frames. Therefore, all
the time durations are approximations.

HEAL
====
Required Items: Dog Collar, Magic Fetish, Leaves

This is the first spell you get in the game, regardless of whether you have the
items for any subsequent spells. Learning Heal also gives you the Magic
attribute. The effects of the Heal spell are straight-forward: it restores the
HP of you or your allies when used. It heals for a fixed amount each time, and
the healing power goes up with each spell level. The chart below shows the
healing effects and MP usage at every level:

o------------------------------o
| Spell | MP | HP |
| Level | Usage | Restored |
|=========|=========|==========|
| 1 | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | 6 | 30 |
| 3 | 7 | 45 |
| 4 | 8 | 60 |
| 5 | 9 | 75 |
| 6 | 10 | 90 |
|==============================|
|HP Restored = 15 * Spell Level|
|MP Usage = 4 + Spell Level |
o------------------------------o
Heal is one of the most valuable spells in the game. Its usefulness scales
very quickly, so you should try to pump up the spell level as soon as possible.
Keep in mind when using this spell that it takes a short time to cast and
restore your HP, at which point Jake can still take damage from enemies. To
prevent the possibility of being stun-locked and killed before this spell heals
you, try to cast this spell before your HP fall below 20% of their maximum.

POWERBALL
=========
Required Items: Paperweight, Ghoul Bone

The Powerball spell fires a magical orb that targets a single enemy. The
Powerball hits its target every time, with the potential to also damage any
targets within the explosion area. The damage calculation for the Powerball is
exactly the same as the calculation for physical damage in the previous
section, meaning the target's defense will reduce the damage. If Jake is close
enough to the target, he can also suffer damage.

The Powerball does a different amount of damage when used either up-close of
from afar. Up-close is defined as near enough that the explosion also hits
Jake, with everything else being from afar. The stats for Powerball go as
follows:

o---------------------------------------o
| Spell | MP | "Far" | "Near" |
| Level | Usage | Damage | Damage |
|=======|=========|==========|==========|
| 1 | 5 | 6 | 12 |
| 2 | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| 3 | 7 | 18 | 12 |
| 4 | 8 | 24 | 12 |
| 5 | 9 | 30 | 12 |
| 6 | 10 | 36 | 12 |
|=======================================|
|Far Damage = 6 * Spell Level |
|Near Damage = 12 |
|MP Usage = 4 + Spell Level |
o---------------------------------------o

Whether it's due to a bug or not, the near damage is the same at all levels,
and actually exceeds the far damage at level 1.

The Powerball spell has the potential to do significant damage at higher

levels. Its attack power far exceeds even the Assault Cannon, and it is
possible to inflict heavy damage on highly armored bosses, like Drake.
Unfortunately, Powerball has a few serious drawbacks that make it nearly
useless in the game. The spell is prone to the same random effects as physical
damage, meaning a level 6 Powerball is just as likely to hit for 1 damage as it
is to hit for 36 damage. The damage at lower levels is less than several guns,
meaning the spell is quite useless then. Even at higher levels, the spell
takes away too many MP and fires too slowly to be used against normal enemies.
On bosses, spells like Invisibility and Freeze are much more efficient.
Overall, Powerball is probably the least useful spell in the game.

INVISIBILITY
============
Required Items: Potion Bottles (filled with Clean and Dirty Water)

The Invisibility spell prevents enemies from either seeing or attacking you.
Jake can still suffer damage while invisible, but it is rare since nothing will
actively target him. If you have any Shadowrunners, you will need to
separately cast this spell on each one. Increasing the spell level of
Invisibility raises the time duration that the spell lasts. The chart below
shows the times and MP consumption at each spell level:

o----------------------------------o
| Spell | MP | Time |
| Level | Usage | Duration |
|==================================|
| 1 | 5 | 5 seconds |
| 2 | 6 | 10 seconds |
| 3 | 7 | 15 seconds |
| 4 | 8 | 20 seconds |
| 5 | 9 | 25 seconds |
| 6 | 10 | 30 seconds |
|==================================|
|Time Duration = 5 * Spell Level |
|MP Usage = 4 + Spell Level |
o----------------------------------o

Invisibility is one of the most valuable spells in the game, and its usefulness
goes up noticeably with each added spell level. Its ideal use is in areas
where Jake is being rapidly attacked by several targets, like the floors in
both the Drake and Aneki buildings. It's also a great spell to cast when you
are being constantly stun-locked by the enemies, as can happen when facing the
Sentry Guns and Troll Deckers. There is a limit to the usefulness of this
spell, however. Some enemies will still be able to see and/or indirectly
damage Jake, with the main example being the Drake fight. Regardless,
Invisibility is still one of the most indispensable spells in the game.

FREEZE
======
Required Items: Black Bottle (filled with Octopus Ink), Mermaid Scales

The Freeze spell encases a block of ice around a single target, completely
halting that target's actions. While frozen, the target is still susceptible
to physical and magical damage. Increasing the spell level of Freeze extends
the time duration that the target stays frozen. You will notice that the ice
block begins to flash exactly 2 seconds before it wears off, signally the end
of the spell's effects. You can have no more than 4 frozen targets on the
screen at one time. The stats for Freeze go as follows:

o----------------------------------o
| Spell | MP | Time |
| Level | Usage | Duration |
|==================================|
| 1 | 5 | 5 seconds |
| 2 | 6 | 10 seconds |
| 3 | 7 | 15 seconds |
| 4 | 8 | 20 seconds |
| 5 | 9 | 25 seconds |
| 6 | 10 | 30 seconds |
|==================================|
|Time Duration = 5 * Spell Level |
 |MP Usage = 4 + Spell Level |
o----------------------------------o

Freeze is a great spell in limited roles, but not effective enough to be used
routinely. It's probably the single best spell to cast on Drake, and has uses
on tough, single enemies that you encounter (like the Troll Deckers or the
later Arena fights). However, the ability to freeze a single target is not all
that useful in most parts. Freeze doesn't do all that much when confronted
with a large group of enemies, which happens quite commonly. This spell is
worth getting and raising to level 6, but there are definitely better choices
for most situations in the game.

SUMMON SPIRIT
=============
Required Items: Dog Tags, Dog Collar

When cast, Summon Spirit will unleash a small dog spirit to quickly strike all
enemies. The damage each hit does is analogous to Powerball, and it is
calculated using the same damage formula that is described in the "Weapons &
Armor" section above. Summon Spirit attacks will never miss, and the caster
does not need to select a specific target to use the spell. The chart below
lists the damage and MP consumption for this spell:

o---------------------------------o
| Spell | MP | Damage |
| Level | Usage | (all enemies) |
|=======|=========|===============|
| 1 | 10 | 6 |
| 2 | 12 | 12 |
| 3 | 14 | 18 |
| 4 | 16 | 24 |
| 5 | 18 | 30 |
| 6 | 20 | 36 |
|=================================|
|Damage = 6 * Spell Level |
|MP Usage = 2 * (4 + Spell Level) |
o---------------------------------o

Along with Powerball, this is one of the two offensive spells in the game.
Summon Spirit has a few advantages, namely that it can hit multiple enemies and
doesn't need to be targeted, but it also suffers from several drawbacks. Most
annoyingly, this spell has a noticeable casting delay once you've elected to
attack. This more than cancels out any time that's saved by not having to
target an enemy. Additionally, the MP consumption of this spell is so
outrageously high that it deters using it at any level. Summon Spirit can be
useful in Drake Tower or other areas with high density of enemies, but other
spells like Invisibility are much better choices.

ARMOR
=====
Required Items: Mermaid Scales, Serpent Scales

The Armor spell places a rotating shield around your character when cast, which
adds 30 points to your defense for a short time. You can have up to 4 rotating
shields at any one point, for a total of +120 defense. Since nothing in the
game has an attack power of more than 30, casting the armor spell once is
"effective" invincibility. There isn't any added benefit from having more than
one shield active at a time, as the protection is redundant. Raising Armor's
spell level increases the duration of time that the invincibility will last.
The stats for Armor are listed below:

o----------------------------------o
| Spell | MP | Time |
| Level | Usage | Duration |
|==================================|
| 1 | 5 | 5 seconds |
| 2 | 6 | 10 seconds |
| 3 | 7 | 15 seconds |
| 4 | 8 | 20 seconds |
| 5 | 9 | 25 seconds |
| 6 | 10 | 30 seconds |
|==================================|
|Time Duration = 5 * Spell Level |
|MP Usage = 4 + Spell Level |
o----------------------------------o

On the surface, Armor seems like it should a great spell. Granted, the ability
to eliminate all damage is very good, but this spell has no major advantages
over Invisibility. Additionally, when using this spell in an area with many
enemies, you will still be stun-locked by attacks, meaning it's very difficult
to return fire, move around, or perform any other actions. Again, Invisibility
avoids this problem. You also get the Armor spell much too late in the game
for it to be of any real use in most situations. This spell isn't a bad one,
but its job is performed better by Invisibility.

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6. I T E M S SR1F
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The following section contains a full list of all the items in the game, the
location in which the item is found, a description of the item's usage, and
anything else noteworthy about the specific item. Note that the locations
mentioned come from the Locations Chart at the beginning of the Appendix.

Black Bottle Purchased at the Old Town Talismans Shop for 6,000 nuyen.
The Black Bottle is used to hold the pool of ink, which is
left after you defeat the Octopus in the Octopus Warehouse
at the docks. The Black Bottle filled with ink is one of
the required items for learning the Freeze spell.

Broken Bottle Found in the safe of Basement 1 in Bremerton, which is

opened using the Safe Key. The Broken Bottle is a shattered
bottle of toxic dissolver. It is a junk item and does
nothing. Note that this item will show up as "Green Bottle"
before you pick it up.

Bronze Key Found in bookshelf against the top wall of the Dark Blade
Conference Room. This key unlocks the Bronze Gate leading
into the Dark Blade catacombs. The Bronze Key disappears
from your inventory the first time you go to the Drake
Volcano.

Credstick Found in the filing cabinets of the Morgue once the