Chapter 2: INSECURITY

Chapter 2 - "INSECURITY" - Sluggo The first real chapter of the game begins with you starting your shift at Black Mesa. Spend some time learning your way around -- get all your gear, talk to everyone, and watch the events that happen around you. Getting Started When you reach the end of your ride, get out and head for the security door. Unfortunately, you can't open it, and worse, the security guard on the other side can't open in, either. And wait! Now your tram is taking off! And you're stuck outside. Doh! While security fumbles around on the other side of the door, watch the other tram that passes by, carrying a facility scientist. Must be a new guy. Hrmmph. Must be nice to have such a cushy job. Still, he looks a little familiar... The security guard finally opens the door and lets you in. After he greets you, he mentions that there have been also sorts of techincal problems as of late. "It's amazing they haven't shut the whole place down yet", he says. Head to the left, down the stairs, and to the main lobby. Check in with the head guard, who says, "Hope you're ready for a looonnnnng shift". He has NO idea. Be sure to watch the scientist complaining to the other desk guard before moving on. Prepare For Action You need to do three things before you can progress: get your gun, get your vest/helmet, and report to the front desk. From the main lobby, head to the left (Personnel Facilities) and find the locker room. Your locker is all the way in the back, marked CALHOUN. Take your helmet and vest and head back to the lobby. When you reach the lobby, the guard tells you that your help is needed over in Sector G. You'll need to get your gun first, though. Take the elevator downstairs and find your way to the armory. Remember, you'll need to "use" the control panels in order to open many of the doors down here. Once you get your gun, you can take a few practice shots at the shooting range, but it's probably better to grab all the ammo lying around and save it for later -- you're going to need it. If you want, say hi to Otis, who's enjoying a tasty donut. Whatever you do, DON'T shoot any of the personnel -- you'll instantly lose your job, ending the game. On your way back, you can also check out the Video Surveillance area if you choose. There are three video screens here, where you can watch some interesting (and possibly familiar) scenes from around Black Mesa. Hmm -- wonder what they're doing with that glowing orange rock... Head all the way back upstairs towards the H-E Particle Labs. The guard will now open the door for you. Next: Getting to Sector G