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Metroid Prime:  Hunters
FAQ/Walkthrough v1.1
April 11th, 2006

Written by MrShotgun

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This guide is copyrighted MrShotgun (Andrew Brown) April 3rd, 2006.  I'm 
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FAQ/Walkthrough v0.1
March 22nd, 2006

Walkthrough finished through first visit to Celestial Archives.

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FAQ/Walkthrough v0.2
March 23rd, 2006

Walkthrough finished through second visit to Alinos.

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FAQ/Walkthrough v0.3
March 24th, 2006

Walkthrough completed.  Added three scans I forgot to point out.  Added 
a Table of Contents and a Find Code system.  Added Subchapters and Find 
Code System to the Walkthrough.  Added The Logbook and a Special Thanks 
chapter.

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FAQ/Walkthrough v0.4
March 25th, 2006

Fixed the location of the Alimbic Joist object in the first visit to 
Celestial Archives.  Rearranged walkthrough for first visit to Vesper 
Defense Outpost to increase completion speed.  Added the Weapon & Item 
Locations chapter.  Removed the "End Chapter" headlines from the 
Walkthrough for being unnecessary.  Added a tip submitted by player 
Dark Crono for beating Gorea.  Added permission to appear on Cheat Code 
Central, Neoseeker and 1up.com to legal information.  Fixed a problem 
with the subchapter find code in the Logbook section.  Added more thanks 
to Special Thanks.

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FAQ/Walkthrough v0.5
March 26th - April 1st, 2006

Miscellaneous spelling, grammar and formatting changes to entire guide.  
Added the Game Basics, Unlockables, Bugs & Glitches, and Multiplayer 
Mode Strategies chapters.  Changed the Walkthrough chapter's name to 
Adventure Mode Walkthroughs and Weapon & Item Locations to Weapon & 
Power Suit Upgrade Locations.  Adjusted the Find Code system to match 
new chapters.  Lumped the Legal, Contact Info and Special Thanks 
chapters into one and renamed it Legal Stuff, Contact Info and Special
Thanks.  Added a Spoiler-Free Walkthrough subchapter to the Adventure 
Mode Walkthroughs.  Added the Ice Hive Missile Expansion to the Weapons 
& Power Suit Upgrades Locations chapter.  Rearranged the Incubation Vault
part of the Walkthrough during the second visit to Celestial Archives for
faster completion.  Rearranged the Council Chamber and Alinos Perch part
of the Walkthrough during the second visit to Alinos for faster 
completion.  Rearranged the Fault Line/Frost Labyrinth/Sanctorus part of
the Walkthrough during the second visit to Arcterra for faster completion.
Added asterisks to the walkthrough to indicate where Hunters or Guardians
may appear.

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FAQ/Walkthrough v1.0
April 3rd, 2006

Minor format changes done to Adventure Mode Walkthroughs to improve guide 
appearance.  Added more tips submitted by players.  Added links to my 
Frost Labyrinth and Echo Hall maps where appropriate.  Double-checked
Adventure Walkthrough for accuracy.  Added permission for the guide to
appear on additional websites.  Guide is now "Completed," though I will 
continue to update it as necessary.

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FAQ/Walkthrough v1.1
April 4th - 12th, 2006

Added a link to the Echo Hall Maze Map to the Power Suit Upgrades chapter.
Added the Star Ranks to the Unlockables chapter.  Clarified the function
of the Samus symbol on the Hunter's License subchapter.  Added more tips
to Multiplayer Strategies chapter.  Fixed scan location for the Stronghold
Portal object in the In-Depth Walkthrough.  Added a Frequently Asked
Questions chapter.  Added permission to appear on addditional websites
to Legal.

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[0100] Table of Contents
[0200] Game Basics
[0300] Adventure Mode Walkthroughs
[0400] The Logbook
[0500] Weapon & Power Suit Upgrades Locations
[0600] Multiplayer Mode Strategies
[0700] Unlockables, Bugs & Glitches
[0800] Frequently Asked Questions
[0900] Legal Stuff, Contact Info and Special Thanks

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Author's Note:  The following chapter, for the most part, concerns
only Adventure Mode.  For a more in-depth overview of Multiplayer mode,
including Modes, Hunters and Arenas, skip down to the Multiplayer Mode
Strategies Chapter.

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[0201] Introduction
[0202] Equipment
[0203] Weapons, Items and Upgrades
[0204] Rival Hunters

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     [0201] Introduction
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In Metroid Prime: Hunters Adventure Mode, the player takes on the role
of the Galaction Federation Bounty Hunter, Samus Aran, and tasked with
finding the eight separate Octoliths in one of four locations of the
Alimbic Cluster:  The Celestial Archives, Alinos, The Vesper Defense
Outpost, and Arcterra.  Once all eight Octoliths are located, then
the Alimbic Cannon on Alinos can be used to tear a hole in the fabric
of space-time and access the space prison Oubliette, where the "Ultimate
Power" is held.  Along the way, she will be challenged for possession
of the Octoliths and the Ultimate Power by six rival Bounty Hunters,
none of whom pull any punches.

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     [0202] Equipment
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Samus is equipped with a Power Suit, a bionic suit of armor created
by an ancient species known as the Chozo.  While in her Power Suit,
Samus has a constant uplink to her Hunter-class Gunship, and can
send records to the ship's database using the Power Suit's Scan Visor.
The Power Suit also gives superhuman jumping ability (even the ability
to jump in midair), and is equipped with an Arm Cannon which 
automatically adapts to fire any kind of weapon technology and any
type of ammunition.  The Power Suit can also roll into a "Morph Ball,"
an Alt Form that can enter small tunnels and has an unlimited supply of
bombs.  These bombs can be used to destroy small objects, and can even
allow Samus to use the kinetic energy of the Bombs to propel herself
in a Bomb Jump.  With proper timing, she can even use three different
bombs to reach twice the height of a normal Bomb Jump.

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     [0203] Weapons and Items
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Power Beam
Opens:  Unsealed Doors

The backbone of Samus' arsenal, the Power Beam can fire a three-shot 
burst before it begins to charge up for a more powerful projectile 
attack.  The Power Beam is an extremely useful weapon early on, when
Universal Ammunition pools are low and enemies are relatively weak. With 
practice, it is even an effective weapon at later stages of the game.  
Since it does not use ammunition and most enemies aren't very resistant 
to it's attacks, the Power Beam is a solid choice for any situation.

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Missile Launcher
Opens:  Brown-sealed Doors

Firing powerful concussive missiles, the Missile Launcher is a very 
powerful weapon which should never be ignored.  Since Missiles are not 
needed nearly as much in Hunters as they have been in previous Metroid 
titles, players should not hestitate to empty their supply of Missiles 
whenever it seems necessary.  Missiles are a great weapon to use in 
Hunter Duels especially, and Samus can make the Missiles track heat by 
charging them first.  Missiles move slowly, and are easily dodged by 
quick targets.

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Battlehammer
Opens:  Green-sealed Doors, Green Force Fields

The Battlehammer fires a string of explosive rounds.  It has no charge 
mode, and it fires fast enough that it can quickly drain an entire 
Universal Ammunition pool before the player realizes it.  As the first 
weapon discovered which uses UA, the Battlehammer is a good reminder to 
conserve your UA for when you really need it.  The Battlehammer fires in 
a low arc, requiring players to adjust their aim to hit their intended 
target.

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Judicator
Opens:  Purple-sealed Doors, Purple Force Fields

The Judicator fires a single stream of frozen plasma, or when charged 
fires a whole bunch of the streams.  The Judicator is especially 
effective against enemies based on fire, such as the Fire Spawn or Magma 
Voldrums.  One of the more commonly used Weapons in the game.

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Volt Driver
Opens:  Yellow-sealed Doors, Yellow Force Fields

The Volt Driver works similarly to the Power Beam, firing a single shot 
before charging up to deliver one powerful burst.  Not a weapon you will 
find yourself using all that often, but it still has it's uses.

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Shock Coil
Opens:  Blue-sealed Doors, Blue Force Fields

The Shock Coil fires a stream of electricty at anything within the 
weapon's extremely limited range, continuously dealing small amounts of 
damage for as long as the weapon remains activated.  A really great 
weapon if you practice with it, but it initially seems weak to those who 
have not mastered it.

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Magmaul
Opens:  Orange-sealed Doors, Orange Force Fields

The Magmaul is a powerful weapon which works especially well one 
ice-based enemies such as the Frost Spawn and Ice Voldrums.  It's
achilles heel is the huge arc it has, requiring considerable adjustment 
of aim to actually hit your target.  Practice with this one before using 
it full time.

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Imperialist
Opens:  Red-sealed Doors, Red Force Fields

The Imperialist is a laser rifle, which fires a long thin, stream of
energy with enough force to kill almost anything in one shot (provided 
you make contact with the head).  The Imperialist is also equipped with 
a zoom function, allowing Samus to attack enemies from clear across the 
room.  A really fantastic weapon if you work on your aim with it.

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Omega Cannon

The last, most powerful weapon Samus finds, the Omega Cannon may well be 
the "Ultimate Power" referred to in the hidden message.  The Omega Cannon 
fires a single, powerful burst which explodes like a nuke, and is only 
used against the final boss.

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Energy

Energy comes in three varieties and heals three different amounts of 
health:  30, 60 and 100.  It drops off almost everything and is generally 
found in abundance.

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Missile Packs

Gathering Missile Packs increases the amount of Missiles carried in the 
Power Suit.

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Universal Ammo Packs

Gathering Universal Ammo Packs increases the amount of UA carried in the 
Power Suit.

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Energy Tank

Energy Tanks increase the maximum energy capacity of the Power Suit by 
100.

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Missile Expansion

Missile Expansions increase the maximum Missile capacity of the Power 
Suit by 10.

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UA Expansion

UA Expansions increase the maximum UA capacity of the Power Suit by 30.

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     [0204] Rival Hunters
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Kanden
Weapon: Volt Driver
Alt Form: Stinglarva
Weak Against: Battlehammer

The first Hunter you encounter in the Adventure Mode, Kanden uses the
Volt Driver.  His attacks disrupt the Combat Visor, affecting your field 
of vision.  When he rolls into his Stinglarva Alt Form, he moves very 
quickly and is low to the ground, making it hard to hit it from below.  
The Stinglarva can drop bombs which home in on enemies.

Kanden is an escaped biological experiment, an attempt to create the 
perfect soldier.  With the combined DNA of some of the most powerful and 
dangerous species in the galaxy bioengineered into his body, Kanden is 
an extremely dangerous enemy and is generally considered to be 
psychotically homicidal.

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Spire
Weapon: Magmaul
Alt Form: Dialanche
Weak Against: Judicator

The second hunter you encounter in Adventure Mode, Spire is equipped
with a Magmaul.  His attacks can set you on fire when they connect, 
causing additional damage over time.  When Spire enters his Dialanche 
form, he gains the ability to climb walls (ala Spider Ball), though the 
CPU AI rarely takes advantage of this ability.  The Dialanche can lash 
out with two blades at close range, so stay away from his Alt Form to
avoid unnecessary risk.

Spire is the last known Diamont, a race whose body is composed entirely
of a molten ferrous rock.  Spire is trying to find the fate of his 
people, and believes that discovering how the Alimbics were destroyed 
may shed some light on his own people's fate.  Spire isn't necessarily 
evil, but that doesn't make him Samus' friend either.  He will attack 
with just as much zeal as any other Hunter.

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Weavel
Weapon: Battlehammer
Alt Form: Halfturret
Weak Against: Volt Driver

The third hunter you encounter in Adventure Mode, Weavel is equipped
with a Battlehamer.  His shots with the Battlehammer cause a large
explosion, so even when he misses you're not necessarily avoiding
damage.  In his Alt Form, Weavel splits in half.  His lower legs
become a turret, his upper half a melee robot.  The legs are
significantly more dangerous, so destroy them first if he enters
Alt Form.

Weavel was formerly the Space Pirate General in charge of the Zebes
outpost, at least until Samus arrived and shut down the operation.  
However, she made the mistake of leaving Weavel alive.  His body was 
recovered, and his spinal cord and brain were implanted into a new 
cybernetic body.  He is now the Space Pirate's most deadly and effective 
assassin.  It's not certain whether he is after the Ultimate Power for 
the Space Pirates or for his own purposes.

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Noxus
Weapon: Judicator
Alt Form: Vhoscythe
Weak Against: Magmaul

The fourth or fifth Hunter you encounter in Adventure Mode, depending
on the order you finish the planets, Noxus wields a Judicator.  His
regular shots with the Judicator deal a moderate amount of damage, but
more dangerous is the charged attack which can freeze you solid.  In
his Alt Form, Noxus becomes whirling blades which deal large amounts of
damage to anything he strikes with them.

Noxus is a a member of the Vhozon race, an empire whose might rivals
that of the Galactic Federation.  Though the two governments share a
wish to enforce justice, both have radically different ideas of how
to enforce that.  The Vhozon are merciless to any who break their
incredibly strict laws, and employ an army of Warrior Monks who police
the population.  Noxus is seeking the Ultimate Power to keep it out of
the hands of any "undeserving heretics."

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Trace
Weapon: Imperialist
Alt Form: Triskelion
Weak Against: Shock Coil

The fifth or sixth Hunter you encounter in Adventure Mode, depending
on the order you finish the planets, Trace wields an Imperialist.  He
becomes virtually invisible when he stands motionless while holding the
Imperialist, giving him extra time to carefully aim his shots.  A
smattering of rapid fire shots or a Homing Missile are usually enough
to snuff out his hiding place, and if that doesn't work then the long
beams of the Imperialist are pretty obvious indicators of his presence
as well.  While in his Triskelion form, Trace can become invisible
while standing motionless, letting him ambush Samus in narrow halls
with it's powerful attacks.

Trace is a Kriken, one of the most hated races in the galaxy.  They are
an incredibly warlike race, moving from planet to planet like a swarm
of locusts.  Trace is a relatively young Kriken warrior, and has set out
on a quest to find a new planet for the Kriken to invade as part of his
rite of passage.  He seeks the Ultimate Power to bring glory to himself,
and failing that at least he'll find a few good planets for the Kriken
to destroy.

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Sylux
Weapon: Shock Coil
Alt Form: Lockjaw
Weak Against: Imperialist

The fifth or sixth Hunter you encounter in Adventure Mode, depending
on the order you finish the planets, Sylux wields a Shock Coil.  Sylux
possesses what is probably the most effective and powerful strategy of
any of the Rival Hunters in Adventure Mode, staying as close to Samus
at all times and letting the Shock Coil slowly wear down her Energy.
While in Lockjaw Alt Form, Sylux can drop a series of bombs which are
connected by a line of electricity.  Crossing this line causes all the
bombs to explode.

Sylux is a Bounty Hunter who, for reasons unknown, hates the Galactic
Federation, and especially Samus Aran.  His presence in the Alimbic
Cluster may not necessarily be directly related to the Ultimate Power,
but it can be certain that if he got his hands on the Ultimate Power
it wouldn't be good for Samus or the Federation.

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     Subchapters
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[0310] Spoiler-Free Walkthrough
[0320] In-Depth Walkthrough
  [0321] Part 01: Celestial Archives
  [0322] Part 02: Alinos
  [0323] Part 03: Vesper Defense Outpost
  [0324] Part 04: Arcterra
  [0325] Part 05: Return to Celestial Archives
  [0326] Part 06: Return to Alinos
  [0327] Part 07: Return to Arcterra
  [0328] Part 08: Return to Vesper Defense Outpost
  [0329] Part 09: Alinos Again and Oubliette
[0330] Walkthrough Lite
  [0331] Part 01: Celestial Archives
  [0332] Part 02: Alinos
  [0333] Part 03: Vesper Defense Outpost
  [0334] Part 04: Arcterra
  [0335] Part 05: Return to Celestial Archives
  [0336] Part 06: Return to Alinos
  [0337] Part 07: Return to Arcterra
  [0338] Part 08: Return to Vesper Defense Outpost
  [0339] Part 09: Alinos Again and Oubliette

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     [0301] Spoiler-Free Walkthrough
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This is the Walkthrough for people who don't want to be told exactly what 
to do and where to go, but is instead a general outline. It does not 
reveal the locations of scans, Power Suit upgrades or give strategies for 
defeating enemies.

01. Land on the Celestial Archives.
02. Retrieve the Octolith and return to the Hunter Gunship.
03. Land on Alinos.
04. Retrieve the Octolith and return to the Hunter Gunship.
05. Land on the Vesper Defense Outpost.
06. Find the Battlehamer.
07. Retrieve the Octolith and return to the Hunter Gunship.
08. Land on Arcterra.
09. Find the Judicator.
10. Retrieve the Octolith and return to the Hunter Gunship.
11. Return to the Celestial Archives.
12. Find the Volt Driver.
13. Find the Shock Coil.
14. Retrieve the Octolith and return to the Hunter Gunship.
15. Land on Alinos.
16. Find the Magmaul.
17. Retrieve the Octolith and return to the Hunter Gunship.
18. Land on Arcterra.
19. Find the Imperialist.
20. Retrieve the Octolith and return to the Hunter Gunship.
21. Land on the Vesper Defense Outpost.
22. Retrieve the Octolith and return to the Hunter Gunship.
23. Reclaim stolen Octoliths from rival Hunters, if any.
24. Land on Alinos.
25. Use the eight Octoliths to activate the Alimbic Cannon.
26. Return to the Hunter Gunship.
27. Land on the Oubliette.
28. Defeat Gorea.

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     [0320] In-Depth Walkthrough
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This is the complete guide to Metroid Prime: Hunters.  It covers the entire
game, beginning to end, room for room, in high detail.  All Scans are
pointed out and strategies are given for fighting the major enemies or
maneuvering through the obstacle courses.  If you're looking for a 100%
completion rating, then this is the Walkthrough you're looking for.

Author's Note:  Most of the large areas in the game have a small hallway 
between them.  These hallways serve as "loading buffers" and have no 
real use.  This guide typically ignores their very existence.  Just pass 
through them even when the guide doesn't mention them at all.

A Note on Organization:  Each part of the walkthrough is divided into
areas for ease of use.  To recognize when one area ends and another
begins, look for the line of hyphens (-).  At the beginning of each
area's section, if there are new scans or items covered in that part
of the guide, then it is pointed out.  To locate a specific area in
the game, use the in-game map on the pause menu.

A Note on Checkpoints:  If you die and return to an earlier checkpoint,
you will have to repeat all Scans and Item Pickups after that checkpoint.

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     [0321] Part 1: Celestial Archives
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The Alimbic Cluster

When the game begins, a brief introductory sequence plays.  Sit through
it if you like (very little of the game will make sense if you don't).
After the intro, a map of the Alimbic Cluster will appear on the Touch
Screen.  The two sliders on the bottom and left of the Touch Screen
adjusts Samus' destination.  By default, they rest on the Celestial
Archives.  Press the large, red Land Ship button to enter the Celestial
Archives.

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Celestial Gateway
New Scans:  Hunter Gunship (equipment), Celestial Archives (object),
     Alimbic Prophecy 01 (lore)

Jump off your Hunter Gunship and take a look around.  There are two 
portals on the left and right of the door (we'll activate them later),
a computer console in front of the Gunship and a green barrier beneath
the landing platform.  We won't be able to open this barrier for a 
little while, but keep it in mind.  Switch to the Scan Visor and scan 
the Hunter Gunship for it's equipment scan, and the Computer Console in 
front of it for the Celestial Archives object scan.  Move towards the 
door, and scan the Alimbic Prophecy 01 lore which hangs just above the 
door (most Lore scans are in the form of Datashades, which are invisible 
unless you have the Scan Visor on).  Blast open the door and follow the
long, bending hall to the Helm Room.

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Helm Room
New Scans:  Synergy Processor (object), Synergy Drive (object), 
     Port Helm (object), Starboard Helm (object), 
     Psycho Bit v1.0 (bioform)

Switch back to the Scan Visor and step towards the large platform in 
front of you.  Scan it's left side for the Synergy Processor object.  
To the left of the Synergy Processor is the Synergy Drive object, behind 
the blue force field.  Scan it as well.  A catwalk near the center of the 
room climbs up.  Go up it, and follow the catwalk to the left first.  
Scan the console for the Port Helm object scan, then to the opposite side
of the catwalk for the Starboard Helm object scan.

Scan the button next to the door against the far wall to unlock it.  
Shoot it open and go inside.  As soon as the door closes, both doors in 
the room will be locked and several Psycho Bits v1.0s will appear.  Scan 
one of them for their bioform scan, then kill them all to unlock the 
doors.  Open the door at the top of the ramp and follow the hall to the 
Meditation Room.

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Meditation Room
New Scans:  Alimbic Panel (object), Navigational Chart (object),
     Petrasyl (bioform), Synergy Strut (object), 
     Tetra Trade Map (object)

Use the Charge Beam to destroy the crates and gather their contents.  
Follow the hall down and to the right.  Scan the left wall for the 
Alimbic Panel object, then enter the doorway to the right.  Scan then 
kill the Petrasyl, who will drop a Small Missile Pack.  Scan any of three 
force fields for a Synergy Strut object, then the blue panel near the 
ramp for the Tetra Trade Map object.  Blast the Brown Door with a missile 
to unlock it, then leave the room.

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Data Shrine 01
New Scans:  Science Hub (object), Alimbic Artifacts (object), 
     Artifact Shield (object), Shield Key (object), 
     Cartograph Artifact (object), Lesser Ithrak (bioform)
New Items:  Cartograph Artifact, Energy Tank

The hallway goes to the left and right here.  The right dead ends almost
immediately, so go to the left.  Notice the small crawlspace beneath the 
floor; we'll get to that in a moment.  Keep following the hallway left, 
and kill the Psycho Bits v1.0s that get in the way.  Near the end of the
hall, your Gunship will send a message that another ship has landed in 
the Celestial Archives.  Go through the silver door to the right.

When you enter the room, both doors will immediately lock.  Quickly 
scan the small, low wall before you; this is the Science Hub object.  In 
front of the Science Hub is a computer which holds the Alimbic Artifacts 
object scan.  Jump up to the center platform and scan the large, blue 
diamond for the Artifact Shield object scan.  Once you do, several Psycho 
Bit v1.0s will appear.  There are several waves of them; just keep 
killing them until they quit spawning.

A Shield Key will appear next to the Artifact Shield once all the Psycho 
Bits are dead.  Scan it, then take the key.  The Artifact Shield will 
disappear, revealing a Cartograph Artifact.  Scan then take it.  With 
the Artifact in hand, the doors will unlock.  Leave through the door 
with the two crystals standing beside it (as a general rule, doors with 
crystals go forward, while those without go back).

As soon as you enter the hall, four Psycho Bit v1.0s will attack.  Kill 
them, then jump down into the trench.  Stop, and turn around.  There is
a small path which goes under the floor.  Roll into Alt Form and head
down the tunnel to find a Small Missile Pack.  Roll back out and follow
the tunnel's curve.  On the other end of the trench is another small
tunnel.  In Alt Form, go to the end of the tunnel to find an Energy Tank.
Return to the trench and jump up to the platform.  Keep following the
tunnel's curve left.  Near the end of the hall there is a locked door.
Try to go near it, and a Lesser Ithrak will jump down.  Scan then kill 
it.  The door will unlock.  Head through it to Fan Room Alpha.

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Fan Room Alpha
New Scans:  Cooling Fans (object)

Scan the base of the pillar in front of you for the Cooling Fans object.
Then, jump up to the top of the pillar using the platforms that surround
it.  At the top, head through the door to Data Shrine 02.

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Data Shrine 02
New Scans:  Kanden (bioform), Alimbic Joist (object)
New Items:  Missile Expansion

This area is structurally similar to Data Shrine 01, but the configuration
of doors and Alt Form tunnels is a little different.  You won't
even be able to access most of Data Shrine 02 until we return here later
on.  As before, the hall stretches left and right.  The left dead ends 
on an as-yet-unopenable door, so head to the right.  You'll see a 
Missile Expansion under the floor after a short ways; we'll get this in 
a moment.

Keep following the hall.  Near the end of the trench, you'll get a 
glimpse of a green humanoid figure.  This is Kanden, the first and 
easiest of your rival hunters.  He'll run if you get too close; try 
to scan him before he sees you.  If you don't, no worries - you'll be 
able to scan him again in a moment.  Run towards him, and he'll roll 
into his Alt Form and run down the tunnel.  Roll into your own Alt 
Form and follow him.

On the other side of the tunnel, change out of Alt Form and kill the
Psycho Bit v1.0.  Keep following the trench, and halfway across scan
the angled beam on the ceiling above for the Alimbic Joist object.
Kill another Psycho Bit, then continue on.  At the far end of the 
trench is another tunnel.  Go Alt Form and roll to it's end to get 
that Missile Expansion we saw earlier. Return to the trench.  Jump onto 
the path above Kanden's Tunnel and kill the Psycho Bit v1.0s that 
guard the door.  Leave through the door to Fan Room Beta.

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Fan Room Beta
New Scans:  Tetra Galaxy (object)

Scan the center window on the far wall for the Tetra Galaxy object, then
jump to the top of the pillar.  Kill the Petrasyls that get in your way.
Head through the door at the top to Data Shrine 03.

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Data Shrine 03

New Scans:  Stinglarva (bioform), Political Hub (object), 
     Anthropological Hub (object), Attameter Artifact (object),
     Alimbic Turret v1.0 (bioform)
New Items:  Attameter Artifact

Blast open the crates to your right and gather up their contents.  
Follow the hallway to the left.  The hall deadends at a silver door.  Go
inside, where Kanden will attack you.

     ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~
     Begin Hunter Duel:  Kanden
     ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~
Kanden begins the fight in his Stinglarva Alt Form, so scan him quick.
All rival Hunters must have their Humanoid and Alt Forms scanned
individually.  Blast the Stinglarva a few times with the Power Beam, 
and he'll change back into his Humanoid form.  Scan him now if you 
missed him before.  Keep pelting Kanden with rapid or charged shots, and 
absolutely never stand still.  Hide behind objects, strafe around him, 
jump around like an idiot - anything to keep him from hitting you.  Not 
that he hits hard, it's just good practice for later when not being hit 
actually will matter.  Try to make all shots connect with his head, 
especially Charge Shots.  Kanden is really easy and should be no trouble 
to even the most novice player.
     ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~
     End Hunter Duel:  Kanden
     ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~

When Kanden is defeated, he will leave behind a Shield Key.  Pick it
up, and one of the doors on the upper catwalk will unlock.  Blow the
door open, then roll inside with the Alt Form to find the Attameter
Artifact.  Go back out to the main room and scan the Anthropological
and Political Hubs on the left and right sides of the room.  Leave
through the other door (the one you didn't come through).

Out in the hall, turn right and scan the Alimbic Turret v1.0
directly in front of you before you blow it up.  He's got a friend
behind him; blow it up too.  With both Turrets dead, the door on the
left wall will unlock.  Go in to the Synergy Core.

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Synergy Core
New Scans:  Binary Subscripture (object), Lift Controls (object)
New Items:  Binary Subscripture

Scan the yellow button on the floor to your left.  This will activate
a portal, but don't go through it yet.  Begin jumping up the platforms.
Part of the way up, on the wall above the door you came through, is the
Lift Controls object scan.  Take note of the yellow force field, but
you won't be able to do anything with it right now.  Climb to the top
of the shaft and enter the door at the top.

In this room is an Artifact Shield which holds the Binary Subscripture,
the last Artifact you need for this visit to Celestial Archives.
Surrounding the shield are four switches.  Scan then shoot each of these
switches, and the Shield Key will appear.  Pick it up, then scan and 
grab the Binary Subscripture.  The door to the next room will unlock, 
leading to the Stronghold Portal.  But before we go there, return 
to the portal we passed earlier.  It will take you to the 
Celestial Gateway.

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Celestial Gateway

Jump into the Gunship (stand in front of it, jump on top of it and
stand near it's center) to save and heal, then return to the Synergy
Core through the portal

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Synergy Core