> Well, considering you can use (almost) any 3 shards to get the dynamite (other than the one you get when you stow away - that one you have to use), here are some hints on the different locations;
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> 1) you must cross that stream for one
> 2) in the mines, around the pipe
> 3) From the miner that gave you the sledgehammer
> 4) Have you cracked a safe?
> 5) Have you looked in the bad guy's office?
> 6) Have you used the dynamite (you get multiple shards when you do this)?
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> > I have 4 of the 6 shards I need (not counting the ones I traded to get dynamite). I have no idea where I got the ones I have now are, so hints about how to get all of 6 of them would be helpful. I definitely HAVEN'T crossed the stream yet so need help with that. Also, is there anything else I need to do before making the tachyon shield based on my inventory?
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> > Inventory:
> >
> > Leather Briefcase
> > I.D. Card
> > Iron Key
> > Metal Rod
> > Pet Snacks
> >
> > Metal Briefcase
> > Passcard (CQ10001)
> > Silver Key
> > Pickaxe
> > Matches
> >
> > Employment Papers
> > Passcard (CQ20024)
> > Gold Key
> > Sledge Hammer
> > Washcloth
> >
> > ISO Access Form
> > Passcard (CQ30021)
> > Peryolitium Key
> > Wrench
> > Round Pot
> >
> > TSP Manual
> > Passcard (CQ60537)
> > Vault Key
> > Noise Filter Headset
> > Small Mirror
> >
> > Violations Report
> > Supply Room Card
> > Dragon Key
> > Knife
> > Sleeping Pills
> >
> > Experimental Results Papers
> > Mine Access Card
> > Crowbar
> > ISO Energy Pulse Gun
> > Rock
> >
> > Beetle Analysis Papers
> > OSA Card
> > Light Tube
> > Tranquilizer Gun
> > Tranquilizer Spray
> >
> > Peryolitium Shell Diagrams
> > Izacladia Access Card
> > Radio Receiver
> > Military Uniform
> >
> > ISO Accident Report
> > Business Card
> > Fire Extinguisher
> > ISO Officer's Cap
> >
> > Scrap of Paper
> > Small Key
> > Crank
> > Leather Vest

Thanks. I got one more, now just need to figure out how to get across the stream. Any hints on how to do that?