T-48 Hours to Nova
Problems arising and Hints/Answers to solve
It must be remembered that each and every problem has a logical solution – however difficult to
solve it may seem at the time. If you're still stuck on a specific problem after a long time,
then you may consult the appropriate hint or answer which is listed below, but only after
you're sure that the problem is impossible to solve for yourself.
1) - I can't find the Allen Key.
Answer 14
2) - I can't find the Latex rubber tubing.
Hint 12 / Answer 31
3) - I can't get into the garbage disposal airlock.
Answer 2
4) – The scissors are too blunt.
Hint 13 / Answer 29
5) - I can't get into the planetary expedition shuttle.
Hint 6 / Answer 23
6) - I can't find the magnetic card.
Answer 11
7) - I can't free the emergency shuttlecraft.
Answer 7
8) - I can't stop rotation of the centrifuge hub.
Hint 16 / Answer 22
9) - I can't find the Acetylene cylinder.
Hint 15 / Answer 25
10) - I can't get into the elevator car.
Hint 1 / Answer 17
11) - I can't mix the adhesive.
Hint 8 / Answer 18
12) - I can't open the bulkhead.
Hint 4 / Answer 24
13) - I can't find the Oxygen Tank.
Hint 9 / Answer 27
14) - I die from the lurch when I launch the shuttle.
Hint 3 / Answer 19
15) - I can't get out of the garbage disposal airlock.
Hint 10 / Answer 28
16) - I can't find the scissors.
Answer 21
17) - I can't find the battery charger.
Answer 20
18) - I die in the Radiation lock – even when I'm wearing the suit.
Answer 30
19) - I can't activate the ship's engines.
Hint 26 / Answer 32
20) - I can't find the crowbar.
Answer 5
HINTS AND ANSWERS
1) - Find something else that will fit then.
2) – EXAMINE FLOOR just South of the Nuclear Reactor Observation and Control Centre.
3) – Make sure you're secure then.
4) - If you can't open it, how else could you negotiate it?
5) - Try MOVE SHEET whilst in the Captain's Quarters.
6) - It needs to be lowered into the launch position.
7) – You need to cut through the pistons with the Oxy-Acetylene Torch.
8) – What do people normally mix pots of glue with?
9) – Oxygen is an essential for life support.
10) – You need something to help you stick to the walls.
11) – You need to move the cargo storage module.
12) – Where do people normally hide things whilst asleep?
13) - Well sharpen them, then!
14) – Try cutting the master command seat, then REMOVING what you find.
15) – If it's not plainly visible, it must be lost in an assortment of other objects.
16) – Are you sure the circuit is conducting properly?
17) – You need to prise or lever the hatch with the crowbar.
18) – You need the plastic spatula.
19) – You need to wear the seat—belt.
20) – Try examining the console in the botanical laboratory.
21) - They are inside what you find after examining the ceiling in the aft section of the spin
module.
22) - You need to fit the circuit board to the bridge console, then press the green button.
23) - A broken connection lying around somewhere! Maybe this could be soldered!
24) - No, you can't. You need to somehow go THROUGH it, and that's all the help
you'll get!
25) - Try searching the garbage in the garbage disposal airlock.
26) - Are you sure the power source is operational?
27) - For a backpack to be life supporting, it must contain an Oxygen tank! Try dismantling it.
28) - Wouldn't it be a good idea to use the suction cups?
29) – Use the grinding machine to sharpen them.
30) – Something must be wrong with it then! Look more closely.
31) – Try moving the pillow whilst lying on the bunk.
32) – The fuel rods need to be inside their receptacle tubes in the nuclear reactor.
