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By
Doug Radcliffe
design by Ethan O'Brien
| Forty years ago, an ingenious
hacker was hired to release the ethical constraints on a nefarious artificial
intelligence named SHODAN (Sentient Hyper-Optimized Data Access Network),
the computer system controlled Citadel Station. However, once SHODAN took
over the space station, that same hacker had to stop SHODAN from carrying
out a series of plans that could put Earth and the entire universe in
jeopardy. The year is 2114, and you're about to begin your fourth year
of duty and first on board the FTL Starship Von Braun - a vessel fitted
with another questionable operating system, a buggy and inefficient computer
core named Xerxes 8933A / A. After responding to a distress call coming
from the Tau Ceti system, something goes terribly wrong on the Von Braun.
It appears you've picked a bad time to begin your duty aboard this doomed
starship.
System Shock 2, the sequel
to Looking Glass' ground-breaking game System Shock, is an elaborate game
filled with action, adventure, and role-playing elements. In this comprehensive
game guide, you'll find every tactic and strategy you need to survive
on board the Von Braun and learn what happened before your arrival. Search
this extensive guide for: |
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Survival Tips:
A good stash of firepower isn't the only thing that'll keep you alive in
the dangerous corridors of the Von Braun. Here, you'll find strategies and
tactics on career selection, exploration, melee and ranged weapon fighting,
research, and weapon management. |
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Weapons, Psi Powers, and Items:
Once you've attained the basic skills to survive on the Von Braun, head
into this section, where you'll find a complete list of weapons, with statistics
and strategies, as well as important psi powers and items you'll find in
your exploration of the doomed vessel. |
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Career Training: The first
stage of your mission begins during your three-year career training, where
you select one of three different fields of study. In this section, get
the tips and tactics you need to make a wise career choice. Learn the benefits
of each path, how to get the most out of your career, and how you can use
the training to suit your particular play style. |
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Level Walk-throughs: The largest
portion of this System Shock 2 game guide takes you through each deck on
the Von Braun and Rickenbacker and provides successful path through the
game. In these walk-throughs, you'll also find the location of key items,
enemies, and the solutions to difficult puzzles. Each level in System Shock
2 is quite large. The walk-through presented here isn't the only path through
each level - but it is a successful one. It was completed on the normal
difficulty setting; some game elements might be different depending on which
skill level you choose. |
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