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Beware the beginning of this level. You have some spiky creatures and a power switch. You hit the switch and you will have to fend off the creatures. I advise that you ignore the switch if you don't need the practice.

There are three squaddies at the end of this level and one placed dangerously at the top of a pipe. Either aim to jump on or under him.