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To activate the beacon in Barotrauma, you will first need to guide the submarine to the location of the beacon. Beacon locations will usually be abandoned stations with an entrance, which tends to be a door at the top of the station.
It is easy to reach the top of the station, but it is not the only way to enter it. You can also use a plasma cutter to cut through the wall. But if you use this method, be sure to bring a soldering tool to seal the hole.
However, before you even think about heading to the station, be sure to bring a fuel cell as you will need it to get the reactor back up and running. That said, once you enter the station, plug any holes or leaks that are flooding the station.
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Once everything is locked down, locate the reactor, which will look like the one on your ship. Sometimes you need to fix it, and fixing it will require a wrench and a screwdriver to rewire it. In other cases, you will be able to simply insert the fuel cell and light it without problem.
After placing the fuel cell, you will need to locate the control panel and when the power comes back online. Accessing the control panel will allow you to turn on the beacon, which will complete the side objective and activate the beacon.
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