Episode IV: Orbital Mission Objective: All personnel have evacuated this orbital space station. Navigate the dark corridors and twisting halls to reach the station's escape pods. You must defeat loads of Alien hostiles, a new man-made defense system, and maybe even a few Predators. The mission ends after you've reached the escape pod. Having reached the orbital station via the transport you boarded in the last mission, you begin the level just outside an airlock. Though you were perhaps looking for a little comfort, you soon discover that, like all the other areas you've visited, this station has been overrun by Aliens, both the big ones and the Facehuggers. As soon as you step out of your craft, you're notified that all personnel have evacuated and a new defense system has been put in place. Soon after you exit the craft, you watch out the window as it detaches from the docking mechanism, hurtling through space with no pilot. Your only way off the base are the escape pods located on the far side of the structure. Move into the airlock ahead of you and through a door on the far side. Head into the corridor until you reach a locked door. Operate the level to the left of the door to open. Proceed through the door, eliminating the Alien and Facehugger you'll find inside.
Head into this hallway, which you'll soon discover is overflowing with Aliens. Take your time and keep checking your rear; Aliens have a habit of sneaking up from behind, either lurking in the shadows or crawling down a hole in the ceiling. Around this area, you might even face your first Predator. He's a tough one; use the pulse rifle's secondary grenade launcher and keep moving backward, forcing the Predator to approach you. You'll eventually reach a three-way intersection, with a locked room to the right, stairs to the left and a room forward. Move forward into the room.
Inside this room you'll find the SADAR Rocket Launcher and some rockets - you'll need them. Exit the room and turn right, down the staircase that was previously to your left. As soon as you reach the bottom of the stairs, you'll find four or five Aliens waiting for you, two or three of which come from the rear. Follow a hallway to a door at the end of the hall.
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