This level is a fairly large level, and it also contains the secret exit to the first secret level. This level is replete with Super Hulks, Drillers, and Lifters.

This level is the first to have a fusion cannon and Class 1 Heavy Drillers.

• The yellow key is fairly difficult to get without being hit multiple times.
• There are several cloaking devices in this level--don't waste them on inappropriate occasions.

The opening room contains the fusion cannon and a cloaking device.

This room is guarded by two Spider Processing Robots, several Class 1 Drones, and a Super Hulk, which is usually lurking around the secret door hiding the cloaking device. Enter the room, and circle until you have destroyed every enemy.

Once you have done so, open the secret door indicated and grab the fusion cannon. DO NOT PICK UP THE CLOAKING DEVICE YET--YOU WILL NEED IT LATER.

Next, go down the shaft in the middle of the room. You will encounter two Class 1 Drones and a laser powerup along the way.

This map is from the perspective of the floor.

After going down the shaft, you will come upon the top of this room. Immediately fire a homing missile. This will take out a Class 1 Driller. Next, destroy the Super Hulk that you see in this room. After destroying it, go to the niche that is nearest to the Super Hulk and destroy the Spider Processing Robots from there.

Next, go down to the floor and destroy the cloaked Medium Hulk. This room is fairly bright--you should be able to see it easily. Next, destroy the Class 1 Driller lurking around at the floor. This should destroy all the enemies in this room.

Once you have destroyed everybody, you have several choices on where to go:

1. If you do not have a spreadfire cannon, you may get one by entering the hole indicated on the map. This hole is located on the ceiling of the floor area. This cannon is minimally guarded by a Class 1 Drone and a Spider Processing Robot.
2. If you do not have a plasma cannon, you may obtain one at the door indicated. This door is opposite from the niche that you destroyed the Spider Processing Robots. Be careful--this plasma cannon is guarded by two Class 1 Heavy Drillers. (Maybe you never should have lost the cannon in the previous levels...:-) )
3. If you are low on energy, there is a energy generator indicated on the map. It is guarded by two Advanced Lifters and three Spider Processing Robots.
4. The blue key is located in a room branching off the passage indicated on the map. This room will be discussed next.

I know, this map is very confusing....:-)

The blue key is guarded by three Spider Processing Robots, three Super Hulks, and several Class 1 Drones. Most of these enemies are located in the outer portion of the room. I do not know of a efficient way to destroy all the enemies and not lose over 60-70% of my shields in the process. If anybody knows, e-mail me.

You should destroy all the enemies before going into the upprt area and the blue key. The upper area contains the normal exit, the key, and a Spider Processing Robot. Destroy the robot, and open the secret door indicated to grab the blue key.

You will have to go back into Big Junction to get to the blue door, which is located near the top of the junction.

The yellow key is guarded by two Class 1 Drillers and a Class 1 Heavy Driller.

The problem with this room is that there is almost no room for manueverability. While you are destroying the Class 1 Drillers, the Heavy Driller(which is nearer to they key) has a clear shot at you. You must destroy all the enemies before you can grab the key. You will not be able to use missiles--the space is too confined. If anybody has a good way to grab this key, e-mail me.

There is a secret room with a vulcan cannon as indicated on the map.

After you have grabbed the yellow key, return to the opening room by the way that you entered Big Junction. Grab the cloaking device and go through the door that you have not entered. You will see the yellow door ahead of you. Open the door and go in as fast as possible.

Once you enter the yellow door, you will meet some slight resistance in the form of several Class 1 Drones and a Spider Processing Robot. Destroy them.

You may choose any one of the three passages to get to the red key; any of the passages will do. I always take the left passage since it contains a mega missile. Each passage is guarded by a Spider Processing Robot. All instructions from here on will be in reference to the left passage.

Enter the passage and destroy the Spider Processing Robot. Next, return to the original room and grab the invulnerability located behind the secret door indicated. Then, quickly return to the corridor which you destroyed the Spider Processing Robot.

At the end of the passageway, there will be a door. Open it and you will immediately see a Super Hulk. Destroy it as quickly as possible.

You will be able to see the key, but you cannot get it, since the grating prevents access. You will have to take a right turn and go past an energy generator and blow up two more Super Hulks before you can access the key. You should do this before the invulnerability runs out.

You may return from whence you came, or you may attempt the Trap Room, which is described next.

To access the red door, you will have to return to the Blue Key Room and take the side passageway indicated.

This room is one of the worst traps in Descent. When you first enter it, you see a smart missile. It appears unguarded. However, when you grab it, secret doors to your sides open and you are swamped with enemies...Just pray your shields and your weapons will hold out.

The secret exit is located in a secret room right next to the Blue Key Room. This secret room may be accessed by going into the side corridor and opening the secret door right next to the red door. Blow up the Class 1 Driller there.

Go into the red door and blow up the enemies, a Class 1 Driller, a Secondary Lifter, and a Spider Processing Robot, as you go along. When you reach the hostage cell that is to your left, blast the door, but DO NOT RESCUE THE HOSTAGES YET. You will grab them on your way out of the mine.

Right before entering the reactor room, you will come upon several Super Hulks. You will have to destroy them all before entering the reactor room.

The reactor is located behind a set of secret doors. It is guarded by a Class 1 Drone on the outside and two Super Hulks on the inside. Destroy the drone first.

There is a pillar with an extra life on it. This is the trigger point to open the secret doors that guard the reactor. Before you do so, grab a cloaking device from either one of the secret doors located to the sides. Then, go to the pillar and bust the reactor from the pillar area. If your cloaking devices run out, then you will have to destroy the reactor without their help.

Once you destroy the reactor, get out of the room quickly and rescue the hostages. Then, head either for the normal exit in the Blue Key Room or the secret exit.

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