Navigating the post-apocalyptic wilderness of Days Gone requires players to constantly upgrade Deacon St. John's survivability attributes to endure the hostile environment. Finding abandoned NERO installations provides permanent stat boosts through valuable injectors, but restoring power to these facilities presents unique environmental puzzles. The Marion Forks Tunnel NERO Checkpoint serves as a vital strategic hub located on the border between two major early-game regions.
Finding the Checkpoint Location
This particular military outpost is situated in the northern sector of the world map, nestled along the main highway connecting Cascade and Belknap. You will find the facility blocking the road directly in front of a massive, collapsed highway tunnel system. Freakers frequently patrol the surrounding perimeter, so approaching the barricades with a silenced weapon or a stealthy mindset is highly recommended.
Before attempting to breach the perimeter, clear out any immediate threats lingering around the military vehicles. The structural layout consists of a main medical mobile unit surrounded by secure fences and scattered logistics crates. Pinpointing this area early on your world map opens up a convenient fast-travel point to streamline your regional exploration.
Sourcing the Missing Fuse
Unlike standard abandoned outposts that simply require fueling up a generator, this facility cannot be powered on without fixing its internal circuitry. Inspecting the main fuse box on the side of the mobile medical building will reveal a missing electronic component. Tracking down the replacement part requires exploring the dark, debris-filled entrance of the nearby highway tunnel.
Venture carefully into the mouth of the tunnel and look for a marked container or an abandoned military transport case. You will need to locate the specific electrical fuse tucked away inside a white plastic storage box near the wreckage. Once secured, backtrack out into the open air and insert the component directly into the cracked breaker box panel.
Powering Up the Generator
With the electrical grid repaired, the final step involves restoring the actual mechanical fuel supply to the primary engine. Search the immediate camp area to find a red fuel canister, which is typically resting near the back of a military truck bed. Carry the canister over to the generator positioned near the center of the facility and fill its fuel tank completely.
Before pulling the starter cord, you must disable the emergency loudspeakers mounted on the roofs of the mobile units. Failing to cut these wires will result in a loud siren that instantly attracts nearby hordes to your exact location. Use your boot knife to safely disable every speaker before officially flipping the generator switch to unlock the medical facility doors.
