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-- scippie -- has Underrail

Dec 29, 2015 @ 2:27pm

Rescue Maura mission - am I missing something? (possible spoilers)

I got the keys to the two cells from the security room from the locker. I did this by shooting at a camera, making the security guy come and look for it, so the security room would be empty and I could grab the keys via the ventilation system (you need to be quick).

So now I went to Maura's cell and it seems that the keys don't unlock the cell? They are locked by a level 80 lockpicking lock. It seems that the keys are only for the cell room doors... but what is that good for??? I got in there through the ventilation system anyway.

Am I missing something? I don't think the only way to solve this is by getting lockpicking 80 (I have 35 now).

Last edited by -- scippie --; Dec 29, 2015 @ 2:28pm

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A.W.S.H.

Dec 29, 2015 @ 6:42pm

Her cage key is being held by the guard in the surveillance room.

-- scippie -- has Underrail

Dec 30, 2015 @ 1:21am

Ah... so I will need to knock that guard down without alerting the rest of the station which he has always done. For pickpocketing it, I would need 100 stealth or so, which I don't have. With 35 stealth, he notices me immediately.

Thanks for the tip, I'll try some other angles.

OnlyOffensive Dec 30, 2015 @ 1:27am

As far as i know if you leave no witnesses protectorate wouldnt be hostle in general. I didnt do this quest yet, but quite kill on that guard might work aswell?

Last edited by OnlyOffensive; Dec 30, 2015 @ 1:28am

-- scippie -- has Underrail

Dec 30, 2015 @ 1:45am

But how do I do that? As soon as I (attack the guard - scrap that) enter the room, he calls out for help and the next turn already, people are storming in.

Last edited by -- scippie --; Dec 30, 2015 @ 1:47am

Carnage

Dec 30, 2015 @ 2:09am

I think this quest was never meant for low level characters. You need 80 points in lockpicking in order to free Maura without killing anyone (as recommended by Abram) and this alone should say a lot. That's why I decided to try to make it later.

The guy in the surveillance room also notices me instantly, although I have 40 points in stealth, and boosted it up to 60+. I think he will notice you no matter what, but it may be possible to kill him silently if you jump on him through the ventilation shaft near the lockers and kill him in 1st turn (or at least try to stun him).

-- scippie -- has Underrail

Dec 30, 2015 @ 2:12am

Yeah, I figured that too after trying out some other stuff. I will return to this mission much later.
But, I am interested in this: How do you jump on someone through the ventilation shaft?

I mean: at this point, I just get out of the ventilation shaft and before I can do anything, he already calls the guards. I am not able to stun him or anything. In real life, you would have the option of throwing a stun grenade out of the ventilation shaft or something. I don't think anything like that is possible in this game.

Carnage

Dec 30, 2015 @ 2:20am

If you drop out of the ventilation shaft, behind the lockers, you will be able to initiate the combat first, since he cannot see you there. At least I was able to do that, but I still wasn't able to kill him quickly (he was tough for me at that point).

Ruinous

Dec 30, 2015 @ 2:28am

You can use the vents exclusively to avoid any combat and free her. Take notice of how the vents connect to the various areas.

-- scippie -- has Underrail

Dec 30, 2015 @ 3:00am

Originally posted by Ruinous:
You can use the vents exclusively to avoid any combat and free her. Take notice of how the vents connect to the various areas.

I think I have, but as long as the guard holds the key, you need to get very close to him, and if you are not mega stealthy, you will never get the key of of him without him noticing. Unless of course you have lockpicking 80, then you can go from vent area 1 to vent area 2 to just pick her lock of course.

Last edited by -- scippie --; Dec 30, 2015 @ 3:01am

A.W.S.H.

Dec 30, 2015 @ 4:00am

Get your hands on a lockpick MK III, plus equip the jackknife from the GMS raider, if you still have it. That way you can pick her cage with an effective skill of 63.

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OnlyOffensive Dec 30, 2015 @ 4:16am

Can confirm that silent kill on that guard works, and doesnt require you to execute "leave no witnesses" plan, because noone know that you killed him. I descend from vent with crossbow > special tactics > shock bolt > aimed shot > shot, guard down, key is mine.

Last edited by OnlyOffensive; Dec 30, 2015 @ 4:17am

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awskiski

Jul 9, 2023 @ 10:57am

In case anybody needs another method of silently killing the security guy, here's how I did it: Flashbangs, dirty kicks, tasers, and cheap shots with my electro knives. Took a couple tries, and I'm level 8 with max stealth and melee and (I think) pretty good gear, so if you found your way here at very low levels this might not be the best quest for you.

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