The best way to get out of factory bay E is to go back up the ladder to the northern circular hallway. If you're in a jam, though, there is a secret passage behind the fusing machine. This passage will lead you near factory bay D.

Return to the northern circular hallway. Go into the hallway with brown walls and follow it to the northern apse. Look up - you must get all the way to the top. Jump to the next ledge. Get the water arrows from the small pool, then jump to the next ledge - it's a tricky jump, but you can make it. Now, jump to the ledge just ahead and below you.

screenshot
Jump up the ledges to install the guiding beacon.
Go through the arch and climb the ladder. Jump to the next ledge. Look up. Shoot a vine arrow at the grate above. Climb the vine to the next ledge. Jump to it, then go through the doorway and climb up the ladder. Jump to the duct. It's a tough jump to make from the top of the ladder - it's a bit easier if you do it from a bit below the top.

Follow the duct around and drop down when needed. Go out on the ledge and turn left. Jump into the opening. Put the guide beacon in slot B.

Switching the Towers
This next section will explain how to switch all eight towers, though you only must do seven.

screenshot
There are two signal towers accessible from this room.
The first tower is located very near the guide beacon. Open the door just behind the beacon and climb the ladder. Flip the switch on the tower to B and climb back down. Summon the elevator and go down. Head north into the upper areas.

Go forward into the hallway opposite. Watch for the security robot and disable it when it passes. Pick the lock on the double doors and go in.

The room to the left has some equipment in it. Once you've grabbed everything, head down the ramp. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp and go down the elevator to the exploratory inventing laboratory.

Next: The walk-through (cont.)


 
ALSO CHECK OUT
THIEF II: The Metal Age
DOWNLOADABLE
GAME GUIDE
 

A complete guide to every mission on expert difficulty

General tips and strategies for surviving in the shadows

A guide to the thief's tools

A guide to the enemies you'll encounter

Requires Adobe Acrobat 3.0 or higher

click here for more info...