Oh wow, true to every time I ask for help, I figure it out the next 5 mins later >.< for those who fruitlessly searched "crank" and found nothing like I did ( :( ) uhm....people sure leave a lot of odd _unattended_ things in boxes?

> Okay....I've definitely completed this game before...however. I've done something genius and almost gotten through the entire game without really exploring the mine. For the life of me I cannot remember where to find that darn crank!
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> A hint (subtle or not) would be fantastic!
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> You're Carrying:
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> 1 Rubber Tube
> Scrap of Paper
> Business Card
> Fire Extinguisher
> Matches
> 2 Nanoxite Stones
> I.D. Card
> Silver Key
> Pickaxe
> Washcloth
> Leather Briefcase
> Passcard (CQ20024)
> Gold Key
> Wrench
> Round Pot
> Employment Papers
> Passcard (CQ30021)
> Peryolitium Key
> Knife
> Small Mirror
> Violations Report
> Passcard (CQ60537)
> Vault Key
> ISO Energy Pulse Gun
> Sleeping Pills
> Experimental Results Papers
> Supply Room Card
> Dragon Key
> Tranquilizer Gun
> Tranquilizer Spray
> Beetle Analysis Papers
> Mine Access Card
> Crowbar
> Military Uniform
> Golden Necklace
> Peryolitium Shell Diagrams
> OSA Card
> Light Tube
> ISO Officer's Cap
> Yellow Plant
> ISO Accident Report
> Izacladia Access Card
> Radio Receiver
> Pet Snacks
> Now you know that Solomon Kepler is not only the Director of Station Operations on the Corolis but also a captain in the ISO. This makes him doubly a threat. You can't afford to get caught by the ISO, but you may also have to worry about the other GSIP personnel around the station. You feel relieved to have Kevin Johnson on your side, at least.
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> Kthx bai!