“I believe we need a new frequency embedded into the gun. It was designed to broadcast many sounds once charged. We just don't know the frequency.”— Doctor Dala
Begin the institutional test at the X-8 test terminal and log in to begin the basic test.
Find the three student records on the X-8 institutional facility terminals.
Leave the X-8 institutional facility through the upstairs exit.
Begin the advanced institutional test at the X-8 test terminal and upgrade the emitter. The Courier has to enter the training facility and go to the terminal in the first room.
Test the sonic emitter by shooting with it at a force field.
Quest stages[]
Stage
Status
Description
10
Travel to the X-8 Research Center.
20
Begin the Institutional test at the X-8 Test terminal.
30
Find the three student records on the X-8 Institutional Facility terminals.
40
Leave the X-8 Institutional Facility through the upstairs exit.
50
Begin the Advanced Institutional test at the X-8 Test terminal.
60
Upgrade the sonic emitter.
70
Test the sonic emitter EM Pulse Wave on a force field.
The force field at the Sink balcony can be destroyed by this upgrade, though it is not possible to jump over the balcony as there is an invisible wall there. You can, however, snipe targets on the ground from the balcony after the force field is down.
Gallery[]
Terminal and entrance to the test area
The terminals with the student records during the institutional test