The ship can't get out of the dock door until you open it--and the release lever is on the other side! Exit from the valve puzzle, ascend the ladder, and return to the catwalk over the chasm. When you reach the intersection, turn left and follow the catwalk to the lift. Step onto the lift and pull the handle. Ride the lift down to the next level.
SAAVEDRO'S JOURNAL: Snag a page from Saavedro's journal at the elevator that takes you to the dock door control lever.
 Open this dock door to release the ship--once it's filled with hot air! |
Walk off of the lift and follow the catwalk to the end and locate another lever. This level opens the dock door. The ship's on the other side trying to push through; pull the lever to open the dock door, which releases the ship. Walk over to the ship and get inside. Pull the lever inside the ship to start moving!
The ship parks at another catwalk. Step out of the ship. Walk to the end of the catwalk and use the lever. You're treated to an amazing cutscene. Once it concludes, walk back over to the ship and get back inside. Pull the handle, and the ship floats above the elevated island.
 Exit the ship and use the nearby lever to elevate part of Voltaic. |
Exit the ship onto the catwalk. Walk to the door and click on the handle to open the door. Descend the ladder and use the wheel on the floor. You're suspended in the air, and you spot a strange formation of objects below you--it's the symbol! You automatically sketch the symbol and add it to your inventory. Look up and open the cabinet. Use the J'nanin linking book inside to return to the lesson age.
You're inside the observatory. Walk to where you activated the message from Atrus and Saavedro. Take the symbol from your inventory and place it on the small table to the left of the hologram button. After placing the symbol, you receive another message from Saavedro. Further, the cage containing his linking book gets closer to your position. Both Saavedro's message and the cage position depend on whether you complete Voltaic first, middle, or last.