System Shock Remake: Isotope X-22 - puzzle solution System Shock Remake guide, tips
The X-22 Isotope is an important item from the game System Shock Remake. Our guide explains where to find the isotope in the Research Laboratories, how to open the suitcase surrounded by a force field, and the use of the isotope in the Reactor deck.
Last update: 26 May 2023
One of the quest items in System Shock Remake is isotope X-22 which you can add to your inventory. On this page of the guide, we inform where to find the isotope in Research Labs, how to remove isotope X-22 from suitcase in the irradiated area, and where to deliver the isotope on the Reactor deck.
Obtaining Isotope X-22
Related map marker: Research Labs - Isotope X-22 @ System Shock Remake Map
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Isotope X-22 is one of quest items to be found on the Citadel. You can find it on the Research Labs deck.
You need a Science keycard - you'll find it in the Admin Security in the east.
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With the card, go to south door which leads to an irradiated area.
Before entering the irradiated area, heal yourself and, if possible, obtain a Detox Universal Antidote. Fortunately, you can run through the contaminated area quickly and spend little time in it.
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After entering the irradiated area, turn right and get to the door presented in the picture. Use the keycard again.
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You will find yourself in a room with a suitcase surrounded by an energy field.
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The button that disables this field is in the same room. Open the suitcase and take isotope X-22.
Leave the irradiated area quickly and use Detox if you have it.
Delivering the isotope to Radiation Shield Controls
Related map marker: Reactor - Radiation Shield Controls @ System Shock Remake Map
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Take the isotope to the Reactor deck. Head to the Radiation Shield Controls in the south-western part of the deck.
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Approach the Radiation Shield console - insert the isotope in the open left slot.
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You can now pull the lever to activate the radiation shield - the Radiation Shield Activated message should appear on the screen.