> > i have...
> >
> > 2 Nanoxite Stones
> > / Passcard (CQ30021)
> > / Vault Key
> > / Wrench
> > / Matches
> > 4 Peryolitium Shards
> > / Passcard (CQ60537)
> > / Dragon Key
> > / Noise Filter Headset
> > / Washcloth
> > / Leather Briefcase
> > / Supply Room Card
> > / Crowbar
> > / Knife
> > / Round Pot
> > / Metal Briefcase
> > / Mine Access Card
> > / Light Tube
> > / ISO Energy Pulse Gun
> > / Small Mirror
> > / Employment Papers
> > / OSA Card
> > / Radio Receiver
> > / Tranquilizer Gun
> > / Sleeping Pills
> > / ISO Accident Report
> > / Izacladia Access Card
> > / Fire Extinguisher
> > / Military Uniform
> > / Rock
> > / Scrap of Paper
> > / Business Card
> > / Crank
> > / ISO Officer's Cap
> > / Tranquilizer Spray
> > / I.D. Card
> > / Gold Key
> > / Pickaxe
> > / Pet Snacks
> >
> > i seem to be stuck! a hint at what might be next??
>
> I found two things you can do at this point (there might be more I missed, though):
>
> 1. There are two spots where you can jump from a swiftly moving mine cart in the mines. At one of them, you can still hear the cart rumbling along to the southeast through a narrow tunnel -- the game keeps track of it for a few moves. See if you can find where it might come out, but do it quickly.
>
> 2. You can't slip by the secretary/receptionist into Kepler's office, but do you remember another way to get in there?

i'll try these 2 hints....thanks