You've made it past the initial hazards of the Wreck of the Pallas and unlocked the forcefield gate using the Cheap Dune Awakening Solari Green ID Band. Now you're entering the most valuable — and most dangerous — zones: the Command Deck, Server Room, and Core Data Vaults. These locations are where high-level loot, lore-rich terminals, and puzzle-driven mechanics live.
In this blog, we’ll explore how to reach the upper levels, solve ship puzzles, and maximize your run without losing everything to radiation… or other players.
?️ Navigating to the Command Deck
Once inside the forcefield door (unlocked with your Green ID Band), you’ll find a multi-tiered structure that resembles a half-collapsed skyscraper. Your destination is the Command Deck — usually marked by flickering monitors, holographic tables, and secure weapon crates.
Path Overview:
Descend slightly through the ruined hallway to access a vertical shaft with two ladders (or jump-points).
Look for the catwalks or piping leading upward — this is your route to the Command Deck.
Watch for environmental puzzles: broken walkways, elevators without power, and hidden ventilation shafts may be your only path forward.
? Tip: If you’re playing solo, bring mobility tools (like a grappling hook or upgraded boots) to traverse safely.
? Puzzle Mechanics Interactions
The deeper parts of the Pallas wreck introduce puzzle elements — a welcome change from pure looting and combat. Here are the main mechanics you’ll encounter:
? Security Terminals and Power Routing
To access the server vault or upper command terminals, you’ll need to route power between junctions. These puzzles usually involve:
Finding working terminals (green-lit)
Rerouting nodes through damaged conduits
Rebooting a central core
The goal is to power a sealed door or activate the final loot vault.
How to Solve:
Look for wires or conduits that glow and follow them to their source.
Interact with control panels (sometimes labeled CORE-19 or SYS-BRK).
Some require simultaneous interaction — bring a friend if possible.
? Access Code Logs
Some locked containers require four-digit codes found in nearby terminals or journals.
Check personal datapads on dead NPCs
Read through logs that mention crew duty rotations
Combine clues to solve the entry code
Example:
“Security Team Alpha was last active on Day 2941. That’s our code to the munitions room.”
So the code might be 2941.
⚡ Power Cells
To unlock certain rooms, you'll need to insert power cells found in adjacent rooms or dropped by enemies. These are used like keys but for machinery.
Loot “damaged power cells” from scavenger enemies
Insert into wall slots to trigger door unlocks or elevator reboots
? Command Deck Loot Highlights
This area holds some of the best loot in the wreck.
| Item Type | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High-Tier Armor | Command Locker Room | Unique cosmetic variants possible |
| Weapon Mods | Vault Storage | Improves recoil, adds elemental damage |
| Data Chips | Server Room | Used for unlocking faction tech trees |
| Red ID Band | Captain’s Quarters (rare spawn) | Opens final engineering room |
? Lore and Worldbuilding
For players who enjoy the world of Dune, the Command Deck is rich with environmental storytelling. Interactable terminals include:
Logs about the ship’s final hours before crash
Cargo manifests containing illegal spice shipments
Transmissions from CHOAM executives
This adds flavor and context to why the Pallas was over the sands of Arrakis in the first place.
⚔️ Hostile Threats
In the Command Deck and surrounding vaults, you’ll face both PvE and PvP threats.
PvE Enemies:
Scavenger Raiders: Medium armor, high mobility
Drone Constructs: Found near server cores; weak to EMP
Security Bots: If power is restored, they become active
These NPCs can hit hard and often spawn in waves if you trip alarms.
PvP Tips:
Hide behind server racks to break line of sight.
Bait enemy players into triggering traps or alarms.
If outnumbered, retreat to narrow corridors to force 1v1 fights.
? Risk vs Reward: Should You Extract Now or Go Deeper?
After completing the Command Deck, you’re faced with a tough decision:
“Should I extract now, or risk the Engineering Bay?”
Here are the factors:
| Scenario | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| You have rare loot no backup | Extract now |
| You're in a group and fully stocked | Push deeper |
| Server population is high | Avoid Engineering |
| You're seeking the Red ID Band | Continue |
? Optional Objective: Unlocking the Captain’s Quarters
One room in the Command Deck requires multiple steps to unlock:
Solve the power conduit puzzle
Use a backup battery to reroute electricity
Enter the override code (found on a body in the medbay)
Inside is a chance to find the Red ID Band or unique lore items (like a holo-letter to the Duke of Caladan).
? Extraction Routes from the Command Deck
You have three primary options:
1. Retrace Your Path
Go back the way you came. Slow, but safe.
2. Emergency Maintenance Shaft
Located behind the Engineering prep room, this drops you into the lower levels — leads to a fast exit but may trigger alarms.
3. Escape Pod Corridor
Only usable if the power core is restored and you're holding a Red ID Band. Fastest escape in the Dune Awakening Solari for Sale game, but risky to reach.
