With the entrance clear, I moved up into the watch tower to scan the area from above. I noted another soldier guarding an entrance at the rear of the facility, so I had to exit the watch tower and take care of him before an alert could be sounded.
I returned to the watch tower vantage point and rescanned the Pacific Shores complex. All looked clear from my view.
My next step was to enter the building shown below. The building contains computer equipment which should pin-point the location of the remaining US scientists currently being held hostage by the KPA. I plan to again use the USB decryption device to hack into the system.
Once inside the building, I had to navigate up the stairs to the second level of the building. So far there were no troops guarding the computer building - at least the first floor is clear. I took a picture of the stairs so that the soft shadows could be seen. Great job, Crytek on the soft shadows in Crysis!
I made it to the computer after dealing with about eight KPA soldiers - all stationed on the second floor. I was able to reload my submachine gun, grab a new rocket launcher and pick up more ammo for my FY71.
Using the USB decrypter, I was quickly able to hack into the system and gain entrance to the program containing information regarding the US scientists. I honestly cannot believe the security codes have not changed! This is, like, the fourth computer I have hacked into since I was dropped onto the island. In every case, the first pass by the decryption device unlocks the machine. Amazing!
The hostages are still being held in the mine, which appears to be under that huge rock formation that is glowing blue and being constantly struck by lightning. I would tell you that I am surprised by that fact, but that would be a lie.
With the location of the hostages now on my radar, my next step is to head toward that mine, so that I can rescue the hostages and hopefully deal with that machine (or those machines) that has (have) taken the life of three of my Delta Force team members.
I will be in touch soon!
Nomad ... signing out.
