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Chapter 12 in Doom: The Dark Ages, the Sentinel Command Station, is a treasure trove for completionists. Packed with secrets, collectibles, and hidden challenges, the level offers gamers a chance to upgrade equipment and learn about the game’s rich lore.

This exhaustive guide will walk you through every secret and collectible in the Sentinel Command Station so you don’t miss anything.

Sentinel Command Station: Chapter 12 Overview in Doom: The Dark Ages

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In Doom: The Dark Ages, Sentinel Command Station is a focal point in the Slayer’s adventure. This chapter is set in the guarded halls of the Sentinel Command Station on Argent D’Nur as the Slayer returns to assist the Sentinels during an invasion by demons. The mission is full of aggressive combat sequences, tactical exploration, and gathering powerful upgrades.

Sentinel Command Station is strong in the interplay of narrative depth and game complexity, offering a rich experience that challenges players’ abilities at combat and exploration. The chapter’s design encourages extensive exploration, rewarding thoughtful players with rewards and insight into the game’s rich lore.

Overview of Sentinel Command Station Collectibles

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  • Secrets: 9
  • Codex Entries: 1
  • Weapon Skins: 1
  • Toys: 1
  • Life Sigils: 2
  • Ruby: 1
  • Wraithstone: 1
  • Demonic Essence: 1
  • Gold: 177 pieces

In-depth Walkthrough of Secrets & Collectibles

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1. Codex Entry: Sentinel Command Station
  • You’ll go through an early vent system early in the game after the mission has begun.
  • Once you exit, head forward and look for a tiny room on the right side of the hallway.
  • There, you’ll receive the first codex entry, which provides fascinating lore about the Sentinel Command Station.
2. Nightmare Chainshot Skin
  • In the Sentinel crew command center, head down the stairs and blow up the barricade on the left side, and discover a hangar area.
  • Follow the gold line on the floor to discover the Nightmare weapon skin for the Chainshot.
  • This cosmetic option provides your gun with a unique appearance. There are many different skins in Doom: The Dark Ages, so pick which you think is the coolest, even if it’s the default!
3. Life Sigil #1
  • Once you activate two switches in the lower levels and open up the first Sentinel Shrine, you will be in a vent system.
  • Don’t take a left turn to continue the mission, but a right turn to uncover the first Life Sigil.
  • Be wary, as fireballs will be going through the vent, so keep your shield up and rush.
4. Ruby
  • Once you’ve acquired the Ravager and slain the boss, follow the quest upstairs in the elevator.
  • Following shield-jumping across a divide, do not proceed through the doors that take you to the yellow keycard, as it triggers a point of no return.
  • Rather, drop down the hole in the ground to the left of the doors to acquire a ruby and gold.
  • Kill the spawned enemy and push the box up to climb back.
5. Gold Chest
  • With the yellow keycard, leap over the elevator shaft into the small alcove across to find a gold chest.
  • This can be a difficult jump; if you fall, there is a shield rune below to catch you, and a jump pad will shoot to propel you back up.
6. Life Sigil #2
  • Immediately after picking up the gold chest, head back around to notice a breakable barricade in the opposing wall.
  • Break it and make your way through the vents.
  • At the end of the vent (where the purple key is), turn around to see the second Life Sigil behind you.
7. Wraithstone
  • The second Life Sigil vent also leads to a locked room that contains the purple secret key.
  • Take the key and exit through the front door (not the vents by which you came in), and you will find a purple locked door on the opposite side.
  • Enter the room and complete the combat challenge for the Wraithstone.
8. Kreed Makyr Toy
  • Continue with the quest until you return to the area of the hall that you originally came from, which is now infested with demons.
  • Once you have cleared the room, return to the hole in the stone brick wall used earlier to toggle things on.
  • With the secret key in hand, you can now unlock the purple gate protecting the Kreed Makyr toy, a collectible action figure.
9. Demonic Essence
  • In the battlefield after obtaining the Ravager, defeat the Leader enemy that seems to gain its Demonic Essence.
  • This item increases your health permanently, providing you with a huge advantage in subsequent battles.

Completionist Tips

  • Backtracking: There are parts of the Sentinel Command Station that you are unable to visit anymore when you move forward. You must grab everything in an area before moving forward to avoid repeating the mission.
  • Map Consciousness: Use the in-game map to find collectibles and secrets. Unseen areas usually contain useful items.
  • Combat Trials: Entering optional combat fights can reward heavy loot, like the Wraithstone. Be ready for hard fights to get these rewards.
  • Ability Utilization: Abilities such as the shield bash can open barricades, opening up hidden routes and collectibles. Try out your arsenal to discover secrets, or even just to have more fun in Doom: The Dark Ages!

Final Thoughts

By diligent inspection of the Sentinel Command Station and following this guide, you should be able to gain a 100% success rate on Doom: The Dark Ages Chapter 12. Collecting all secrets and picking up all items not only enriches the gameplay experience but also rewards dividends immediately in combat and role-playing immersion. Cheers to demon slaying bliss!

Doom: The Dark Ages is teeming with secrets, just like almost every other game in the franchise. Guides are here to help you out!

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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