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PlayingArmored Core 6as a newcomer can be tough, especially if it’s your first time with the series. The game presents a challenge and while some missions are easier than others, you might miss some valuable gear or collectibles. Each mission varies, and you need to approach them differently.
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In Chapter Three, the first mission is called Steal the Survey Data. From the name, it might sound simple, but there are a few things to keep in mind. This mission has three objectives, and this guide will help you finish them all while also showing you where to find the missable Battle Log.
How To Retrieve Coral Survey Data Collected By Drones
The Steal the Survey Datamission begins in a snowy area with a clear task ofcollecting data from four drones scattered around. As you move towards the snowy cliff ahead, you’ll seefour target markers on your screen. These markers indicate where you need to gather the survey data.
One is at the bottom, another on the right side of the map, and two more north from where you start.
Approaching the drones is straightforward. When you reach them, justinteract with each one and wait a few seconds for the data collection to finish.
Most of the enemies in this first section areLight MTs, so they shouldn’t pose much of a challenge.
Acquiring The Battle Logs And Archive Data
In this mission, there’sone collectiblethat you can obtain, which isa Battle Log.to get it, you need todefeat a specific MTbefore you finish dealing with the four drones.
After you collect data from the first drone on the right side of the map, continue north, and you’llreach a large crane.Behind it, you’ll encounter the MT you must defeat to acquire the Battle Log.
How To Prevent The Delivery Of The Observational Data
After handling the four drones, your mission will update, and you’ll receive a new quest marker.
Head to this new location. On the way, you’ll encounter more Light MTs,which you can choose to defeat or ignore.
As you continue, you’ll reacha short wall and a Supply Drop that replenishes your supplies, so be sure to restock before you progress.
As you get close to the short wall, you’ll encountertwo cannons, flank and destroy them.
Behind the door, you’ll enteran open area with two helicopters and a group of enemiesyou need to deal with. It’s best to take down the helicopters first.
The main enemy that you need to defeat here isthe Heavy MT;he’s not tough to defeat butwatch out for its homing missile attack,as it can be annoying to dodge.
In the middle of the battle,a massive ship will appear,firing lasers and missiles at you, so stay alert as this marks the final stage of the mission.
Recommended Loadout
For this mission, it’s a good idea to usea light, speedy ACbecause you’ll be dealing with multiple targets, and mobility is key.
You can choosemedium to long-range weapons, but avoid melee weapons for this mission.Homing missile launchers and Plasma or Energy weaponsare solid options.
You don’t need to worry too much about your AC build because there aren’t any challenging boss fights, just a few heavy MTs to fight.
How To Intercept The PCA Enforcement Squad
In the final stage of the mission, your main objective is to takedown the Heavy Warship.
This stage begins with thedefeat of LC enemiesbefore the warship makes its second appearance. It’s advisable totackle them one by one,all the while evading their annoying missiles.
After the last LC enemy is destroyed, thewarship returns, firing laser beams at you.
An easy way to avoid this powerful laser is byusing the high platform situated on the right side of the area as an effective cover.
The warship initiallydeploys a swarm of drones,so your priority should be dealing with them before getting to the ship itself.
Clearing the drones will make the rest of the encounter more manageable.
After they’re dispatched, you’ll notice on the right side aCatapult (the vertical launch pad)that cangive you the necessary boost to reach the warship itself.
After boarding the warship, your task is toeliminate the numerous turrets and guns on its deck.
These are relatively easy to destroy so any weapon will suffice, butthere are quite a few to deal with.
Now that you have dealt with all the currents and gins, it’s time tomake your escape and return to safety.
With the Heavy Warship defeated and your return to safety secured, a cutscene will revealmultiple warships arriving and the PCA giving a warning to retreat, which will lead to the next mission in the game.
If you’ve successfully completed this mission, you will get100,000 COAMas a reward.
