Getting into the auction alongside Greenway and meeting with Bauma costs exactly one hundred thousand dollars. In 007: First Light, you won’t simply be handed this sum—you’ll have to put in some work at the Aleph Black Market. The good news: there are several ways to earn the cash. The bad news: individually, none of them quite reach the required figure. So, be prepared to complete at least a couple of assignments. Below, you’ll find all the available options and details on how to pull them off.
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How to quickly raise one hundred thousand dollars for an auction?
At the Aleph Black Market in *007: First Light*, there are exactly six sources of income. In brief:
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The Fighting Pit — Become the champion of the underground arena → $60,000
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The Scorpius Deal — Frame a seller during an illicit art transaction → $52,000
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The Crypto Wallet — Steal and hack a digital wallet → $50,000
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The Jahari Jewel — Solve a puzzle in a rigged game → $30,000
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Basim’s Shooting Range — Set a new shooting record → $30,000
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Pickpocketing — Swipe items from distracted guards and civilians (approx. $3,000 per target)
An important nuance: as soon as your total earnings reach $100,000, you will be immediately whisked away to the auction. Any remaining methods for earning money will become locked. So, choose your path wisely—time is running out.
Now, let’s break down each method in detail.
Completing the Fight Pit and Defeating the Hammer
This path is for those who aren’t afraid of hand-to-hand combat. James Bond signs up for the Aleph arena and must win three consecutive bouts. The final boss is a hulking brute nicknamed “The Hammer.” The Reward: $60,000. It’s the largest payout available on the black market.
Where can I find the entrance to the Fighting Pit at the Aleph Market?
Head down the stairs from the auction area, keeping to the right-hand wall (or simply head southeast). Look for an archway with a shark skull hanging above it; this marks the entrance to the Fighting Pit. Eavesdrop on the conversation taking place near the entrance, then sign up as a participant.
Outside, Omar will frisk you. By the way, if you toss him over the railing, you’ll unlock an additional challenge! After that, you’ll face three rounds in the arena: first, a standard opponent; next, two opponents simultaneously; and finally, “The Hammer.” In the second fight, you’ll have to take on a pair of twins (no, not the ones you encountered earlier).
Once you emerge victorious, you’ll receive your reward. However, be prepared on your way out—three angry guys will be waiting to have a “word” with you. Or, more accurately, a brawl.
The Quest: The Deal with Scorpius and the Theft of the Painting
This approach is a blend of stealth and open combat. James Bond discovers that mercenaries from the “Scorpius” faction are orchestrating an illicit art deal. The plan is straightforward: impersonate the seller and pocket the proceeds for yourself. The payout is $52,000. Admittedly, it’s one of the longest missions in the game, but the sum makes it well worth the effort.
Step-by-Step Plan for Stealing Art Objects from Mercenaries
Head down from the auction area again—this time, stick to the left-hand wall. Eavesdrop on the conversation between three soldiers standing near the shipping containers. Next, tail the marked security guard; he will lead you into a restricted area located beneath the stairs. Strike the generator on the right to create a distraction.
Once inside, make your way (either stealthily or by force) to the designated objective zone. Pick up the burner phone located there. Finally, return to the spot where you first eavesdropped on the soldiers. You have two options here: distract the guards, or tell the merchant on the left that you want smoke grenades. He will turn away—leaving the path clear.
Head toward the container at the back of the area and locate the painting. Afterward, get ready for a fight against half a dozen armed “Scorpius” guards. The grand finale: a buyer will appear, collect the artwork, and pay you on their way out.Not bad, right?
How to Steal a Crypto Wallet and Hack a Communications Tower?
This mission also calls for a stealth-and-combat approach; however, here Bond first steals a crypto-wallet and then carries it to a restricted tower to decrypt it. The reward: $50,000—exactly half of the total amount you need. Things are looking up.
Instructions for Hacking a Phone at a Charging Station
Inside the covered food court in the center of the market, eavesdrop on a man chattering on his phone about a crypto deal. Hack his phone and tail him. Eventually, he will head toward a restricted zone; you can either distract the guard or take down the guy himself before he enters.
Now, find the person who called him. The map in the bottom-left corner offers a clue: your target is at the charging station. Disable the station—this will grab his attention. Then, steal the crypto-wallet.
Next up: reaching Aleph’s cellular communications tower. Head toward the marked gate located in the laundry area. Follow the markers as you traverse the enemy-controlled territory. At this point, the choice is yours: proceed with stealth or engage in open combat.
The final stretch involves navigating a series of platforms to reach the main tower. Plug in the wallet to gain access to the $50,000. Then, make your exit by ziplining down—it’s both elegant and fast.
The Quest: The Jewel of Jahari and the Thimbles of Adan
This method is unconventional, but it works. Adan, the local shell-game hustler, is so slick that an ordinary player stands no chance of outsmarting him. However, we have the Q-Lens at our disposal—and using that is practically cheating.
Descend the stairs leading away from the auction area. To your left, a merchant named Nirmala will call out to you; speak with her, and she will drop a hint regarding a certain problem. Next, sprint to the marked location where Adan is running his shell game—the one involving the hidden jewel. The entry fee is $3,500. If your pockets are empty, no worries: a couple of guards nearby will happily part with their wallets (it’s a crude method, but effective).
The trick itself is a classic. Adan shuffles the cups, and the stone jumps back and forth. The key here isn’t to guess, but to activate your Q-Lens. Scan the three positions, and the system will pinpoint exactly where the target is hiding. Tap the right one, and the gem is yours.
Head back to Nirmala to collect your hard-earned $30,000. Not bad for a couple of minutes’ work, right?
How to Clear Basim’s Shooting Range and Set a Shooting Record?
This is the most direct route to cash in Aleph. No schemes, no shell games—just you, your weapon, and ten targets. The main challenge is taking them all down before they drop back out of sight.
On your way to the arena, you’ll spot some weapons laid out on a car hood; inspect them and have a chat with the vendor. He’ll send you over to Basim. Basim charges $3,000 per attempt. Losing would be a bummer, but the task isn’t particularly difficult.
The rules are simple: hit all ten targets before any of them retracts. You don’t have to aim for the bullseye—any hit counts. Speed is the priority. And don’t forget about Focus Mode: it slows down time, giving you those precious extra split seconds.
Pull it off, and Basim will grumble a bit at first (surprised that you actually managed to beat him), but he’ll hand over the cash. That’s a net payout of $27,000. Yes, the $3,000 entry fee was deducted from the total, but it’s an excellent way to sharpen both your reflexes and your bankroll.
Farming Currency via Rapid Pickpocketing
If big payouts aren’t in the cards just yet, you can always shake down the local residents. About $3,000 from a single target—it’s not exactly a fortune, but it’s quick and carries almost no risk of punishment. The trick is simply finding the right passerby.
Activate your Q-Lens at the market and scan the crowd. See an orange square at someone’s waist? Perfect—that citizen is ripe for the picking. From there, it’s a matter of technique: you need to distract your victim. There are plenty of ways to do it—a tranquilizer dart, a laser tripwire, or perhaps some malfunctioning electronics nearby. A loud noise, a sudden flash, any kind of chaos—and a question mark lights up above the target’s head. Walk up to them, hit the button, and pocket the wad of cash. There’s nothing complicated about it.
Beginner Mistakes When Farming Currency on the Aleph Market
Aleph’s black market punishes hasty gamers. Tough and without warnings. The main trick of the location lies in the hard limit of $ 100,000. As soon as the balance breaks through this bar, the game forcibly collapses the farm stage. All untouched activities are blocked tightly (you won’t be able to roll back this case). If you happily cleaned up the little things, but left a “Crypto wallet” or a big jackpot from “Scorpius” for later, get ready to cry. You have just irrevocably drained 50,000-52,000 $.
How to Bypass the Limit and Earn the “Show Me the Money” Achievement?
The cap of $100,000 is too early. This is the most expensive miscalculation in the entire passage. Never leave the “Scorpius” quest last on the list if you already have more than $48,000 ringing in your wallet. The task is lengthy. In the heat of the final shootout, the balance can accidentally exceed the fatal mark.
To be guaranteed to beat out the “Show Me the Money” achievement (requires collecting $ 140,000), you will have to act according to the algorithm. Here’s a reinforced concrete route to maximize cache:
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The fighting pit. Let’s go here right away. Admission is absolutely free, and at the exit we will loot the starting capital for $ 60,000.
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Adam’s thimble. We unfasten $3,500 and win $30,000. The interim balance will be $86,500.
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Pickpocketing (1-2 times). We carefully collect small change in the amount of ~ $ 3,000-6,000. The account should have ~ 89-92 000 $.
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The deal with Scorpius. The final chord. The quest brings in $ 52,000 at once, technically punching the lock of the game. As a result, we bring out the royal ~ 141-144 000 $.
(By the way, Basima’s Shooting range and the same “Crypto Wallet” can be safely squeezed in between the second and third steps. The main rule works flawlessly: keep Scorpius strictly in the final).
Why is it not possible to pay Adan without the mini-game fee?
Paying dues with empty pockets
Shooting ranges in Basima Shooting Range cost $ 3,000, a twist-and-turn from Adana will cost $ 3,500. Many newcomers rush to the mini-games and frantically try to scrape together a ticket by petty theft. What for? The fighting pit does not ask for money for admission, walks briskly and pours out the same $ 60,000, which is enough for any start-up expenses.
Where is the merchant Nirmala located to activate the quest?
Ignoring the Nirmalu trader
Did you run past the stairs at the auction on the left? I really shouldn’t have. There is a trader named Nirmalu standing there, and without a dialogue with her, the lucrative quest “Jewel of Jahari” will stupidly not start. The cunning Adan will happily twist his cups, you will guess the right one, but the game will take you for a ride with a reward. There will be no one to hand over the stone. To lose $30,000 because of one skipped conversation is a shame.
Using a Q-Lens in Adan’s Cup Game
Playing thimbles blind (without Q-lens)
Trying to follow the ball of Adam with your eyes is a lost cause. The animation speed is specially twisted beyond the limits of human perception. This is not a skill test, but a common trap of developers. There is exactly one way out. Before the dealer starts stirring the glasses, turn on the Q-lenses (L1/LB/Alt buttons) and do not release them until they stop completely. Playing for luck without a gadget is 50/50 roulette, and no one will return your $3,500 hard money if you miss.
The Downsides of Mass Theft as a Primary Source of Income
Pharm through mass theft
It seems that getting ~$3,000 out of someone else’s pocket in a couple of seconds is the easiest money. And now for the dry math. To get the coveted $100,000 from stealing alone, you’ll have to pull off about 34 successful approaches. Taking into account the timings for distracting victims, this will consume 40-60 minutes of real time. Do you need it? Leave the thefts purely for finishing off the missing pennies in front of the paid arenas, but don’t make it your main source of income.
All Safe Codes and Puzzle Solutions in the Hideout
There are enough moments in 007: First Light where you can’t do without a hint. Remember that.
Where to Find the Laundry Code and the Mysterious Blond?
Laundry code
Follow the mysterious blonde. We won’t explain anything else — you’ll see for yourself.
How to Open the Safe in the Manager’s Office?
The code of the safe in the manager’s office
The landmark is a room surrounded by wine bottles. You can’t go wrong.
Choosing Between a Painting and a Poster in Bond’s Hideout
What should I choose: a painting or a poster?
The shelter will give you a choice. Decide for yourself, for the sake of customization. It hardly affects the gameplay, but it creates an atmosphere.
Solving the Dining Room Fireplace Puzzle
A puzzle with a fireplace in the dining room
It’s going to take some tinkering. The right combination is not in sight — look for hints around. You can’t get ahead without it.
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