Manufacturing West detailed map: every NPC, station, and key location
Annotated guide to every important location in Manufacturing West. The Blacksmith, Tram Station, Forge, Digsite, garage — all mapped with what you need at each spot.
The Problem
“Manufacturing West is huge and I keep missing the Blacksmith. Where is everything?”
The Problem
Manufacturing West is huge and I keep missing the Blacksmith. Where is everything?
The Solution
Manufacturing West is your industrial hub. It contains critical NPCs, vehicle access, portal access, and the Tram Station that makes all future travel trivial. Here is every important location, what it gives you, and how to find it.
Key Locations
The Blacksmith
- What: NPC who gives the Tram Station Key blueprint and Keypad Hacker Tier 2
- Where: Near the Tram Station on the right side, next to construction machinery in a labeled building
- Why: Without the Blacksmith, you walk everywhere. With him, you unlock the Tram. This is the most impactful NPC in the mid-game.
- Guide: Security Level 3: Blacksmith task
Tram Station
- What: Fast travel hub connecting Manufacturing West to Office Sector and Cascade Labs
- Where: Near the Digsite area
- Requires: Tram Station Key (blueprint from the Blacksmith)
- Guide: Tram system guide
Forklift Garage
- What: Vehicle with 24-slot cargo box
- Where: Manufacturing Sector garage area
- Requires: Power Cell to activate
- Guide: Forklift guide
The Forge
- What: Industrial crafting area, connects to Tram Station route
- Location: Near the Tram Station / Blacksmith area
- Why: Navigation landmark — use the Forge as your orientation point
The Digsite
- What: Excavation area near the Tram Station
- Why: Contains rare minerals and is a navigation reference point
Train World Portal
- What: Portal World for Steel Cable farming
- Access: Manufacturing Sector portal hub
- Guide: Train World Steel Cable farming
Security Room (Level 2)
- What: Contains the Security Level 2 keycard
- Access method: Rear vent from second-floor infirmary (NOT the front door)
- Guide: Security Level 2 vent route
Navigation Order
First visit to Manufacturing West — do everything in this order:
- Find the second-floor infirmary → enter the Security Room via rear vent → grab Security Level 2 keycard
- Find The Blacksmith near the Tram Station → get Tram Station Key blueprint + Keypad Hacker Tier 2
- Activate the Tram Station → now you can fast-travel here from Office Sector
- Find the Forklift in the garage → insert Power Cell → 24-slot mobile storage
- Access the Train World portal for Steel Cable farming
See Also
Sources & References
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