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Laputan Machine achievement in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Laputan Machine

You used Marchenko's Kill Switch to defeat him, proving that some things can cut deeper than steel.

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How to unlock the Laputan Machine achievement

  • YhannosYhannos
    26 Aug 2016 24 Aug 2016
    Important note: This achievement will VOID Pacifist if you choose to unlock it

    This achievement requires you to defeat Marchenko using his kill switch in Mission 16. Once Alex speaks to Jensen and Mission 17 activates, turn around and go through the double doors on the right. Circle round to the right and go upstairs, where there will be a previously locked door. Go in, past the enemies and through the grey door to trigger a scene.

    After the scene, choose the option 'Stop Marchenko'. After that, go through the door on the left, and down the hallway straight to reach a room. Under the desk will be some bags that you can move, and under them will be a weapons briefcase with the kill switch inside (looks like an autotool with a skull on it). Pick it up.

    Once you get to Marchenko, during the initial conversation you will be given the option to use the kill switch. Use it, and the achievement will unlock.

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    KingEpic19Thanks!
    Posted by KingEpic19 on 29 Aug 16 at 19:37
    TS GhostI'm on my first playthrough, and I found a "Marchenko's Kill Switch" in the G.A.R.M. facility, M13. Is this the same thing...?

    It looks like a regular multi-tool, but it has a skull on it. It's in the canopy-type structure where you find the "JUS IN BELLO" eBook. There's a set of lockers with a hidden switch, which you can find with your Magpie Smart Vision. If you jump onto the lockers, you can hit the switch, opening a hidden compartment within one of the lockers...
    Posted by TS Ghost on 28 Sep 18 at 01:21
    TS GhostWhen I got to the last mission, I checked for the kill switch in the place described above, and there was no weapon case there, just the movable bags.

    I went on to the end, and I was indeed able to use the kill switch I found in the G.A.R.M. facility.
    Posted by TS Ghost on 04 Oct 18 at 05:48
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  • C M0NETC M0NET
    28 Aug 2016 28 Aug 2016 28 Aug 2016
    To get this achievement follow these steps:

    1. Immediately after choosing whether to go after Marchenko or the delegates in the final mission in London, go through the left door.

    2. After going through the left door, bear right down a hallway.

    3. At the end of this hallway is a room with 1 guard at a computer. Take out the guard.

    4. Underneath the desk where the guard was sitting and using the computer you will find 2 moveable bags. Move them to reveal a weapons case. Inside will be the kill switch, pick it up.

    5. Once you reach Marchenko a cut scene will trigger, he has some dialogue and then a choice appears with the options to Fight or use the Killswitch. Select the killswitch option. There's a bit more dialogue, Jensen uses the switch, and cheevo unlocked!

    *SPECIAL NOTE: if you are trying a no kill run for the Pacifist achievement, using the kill switch will void that. You can get around this by making a save just before entering Marchenko's arena, then go in and use the killswitch for the unlock, then reload your save and choose fight instead.
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    Amarand AgasiI like this guide the best, HOWEVER....

    There's another time-based achievement which, if you're going for it, you might want to get the killswitch BEFORE you talk to Jim Miller, as the clock starts immediately after you talk to him and the choice is forced.

    It's easy to do this.

    After you use the special keycard to get into the catering area, take out all the guards. I think there are three or four. Easy to spot on the map.

    DO NOT ENTER THE ROOM WITH THE PRIMARY WAYPOINT YET.

    Complete section two and four of this guide first, getting the kill switch. However long this takes you to do, this time will not be removed from the "do both" clock countdown, making it a little easier for you if you're doing both achievements during this run.

    I also found there was a LOT of items in this area in addition to the kill switch so, ignore the high-intensity music, and just take your time searching this area before opening the door to the Jim Miller (primary waypoint) room.

    Hope this helps!
    Posted by Amarand Agasi on 05 Oct 20 at 13:56
  • Pollux42Pollux42
    30 Sep 2016 14 Oct 2016
    PART 58: Laputan Machine Achievement or Laputan Machine Trophy. We've unlocked the Pacifist Achievement or Pacifist Trophy so now we can load back to the spot in Mission 15 where we make the choice to go after Marchenko or save the delegates. Choose Marchenko, head into the next room and grab the kill switch under the desk. Go use it on him and the Laputan Machine Achievement or Laputan Trophy is ours!


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