"Attack the Dam Complex"

"Attack the Dam Complex"
General information
Japanese name	「多重ダム襲撃」
Client	Balam Industries, Alt Mission: Rubicon Liberation Front (player-determinant)
Stage	Gallia Dam Complex
Reward	Combat Logs, COAM, Emblem
Music	"High Pressure"
Real world information
Game	ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON

"Attack the Dam Complex" is a Chapter 1 mission in ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON. It is one of two mandatory missions alongside "Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship," unlocked after completing both "Destroy the Transport Helicopters" and "Destroy the Tester AC."

In-game information

Combat zone: Southern Belius - Gallia Dam Complex Objective: Attack Base/Destroy Infrastructure Reward: 190,000 COAM, Battle Log Details: Attack the Rubicon Liberation Front's dam complex and destroy all generator facilities. Accompanied by friendly craft.

Objectives

1. Annihilate enemy MT squad/Destroy target facilities
2. Destroy remaining target facilities

Alternate

1. Annihilate enemy MT squad/Destroy target facilities
2. Defeat G4 Volta/G5 Iguazu

Walkthrough

The primary objective for this mission is the destruction of four large generator facilities scattered all over the map. At the start of the mission, players will be accompanied by two allied AC's who will provide support for the mission: G4 Volta and his tank AC CANNON HEAD, and G5 Iguazu with HEAD BRINGER.

The first Generator facility is directly in front of the player's starting position, guarded by a small contingent of vehicles and MT's. To the right across the ice lake is the second Generator found on top of a large concrete building, defended by four defense turrets and a larger group of enemies. Players need to eliminate all enemies (the "frontline troops") guarding the first two generators in order to proceed, otherwise their progress will be hindered by an invisible map limit.

The third generator is higher up the dam complex behind a snowy valley guarded by MT's and vehicles, along with two gun turrets overlooking the inlet leading inside. Finally, the fourth generator is on the highest part of the map, on top of a tall building within an ice lake. Thankfully a vertical catapult can be found by the first level of the building, allowing players to reach the last generator conveniently. Destroying all four generators will complete the mission.

The base of the fourth generator is guarded by a handful of MT's, and the AC BURN PICKAXE piloted by Index Dunham. Players can choose whether to fight BURN PICKAXE, or just leave him to fight G4 Volta and G5 Iguazu, however players can acquire a Combat Log if they manage to kill Index Dunham themselves.

Alternate

This mission has an Alternate version that appears during New Game Plus and after, replacing the Standard version of the mission on all subsequent playthroughs. After destroying the second generator along with eliminating all the frontline troops, the Rubicon Liberation Front will contact the player and offer them double of Balam's pay in exchange for defeating G4 Volta and G5 Iguazu. A prompt will appear allowing players to choose whether to Refuse or Accept the offer.

If players Accept the offer, all of the RLF forces in the mission will no longer be hostile to the player, and G4 Volta and G5 Iguazu will become hostile entities.

If players Refuse the offer, the mission proceeds onto the standard objective of destroying the remaining generators.

Volta and Iguazu will separate and attack the dam from two different approaches, which has the fortunate side-effect of isolating them from each other. The player has the choice of choosing who to prioritize first.

Iguazu is piloting an AC named "HEAD BRINGER", a mid-weight bipedal AC armed with a machine gun, linear rifle, pulse shield, and 4-shot missile pod. His main strategy is putting up his shield and sniping using charged linear rifle shots, which is surprisingly effective thanks to his AC's maneuverability and the terrain being fought on. Iguazu's weakness is that he generally lacks the damage necessary to truly be a threat on his own. He is fighting on the high ground of the dam.

Volta is piloting an AC named "CANNON HEAD", a heavyweight tank AC armed with a hand grenade launcher, shotgun, twin split-missiles, and a Songbirds grenade cannon. He is a powerhouse that can dish out damage and tank it as well, but his main weakness is that his AC is ill-suited for navigating the map, due to his poor boost stats and choice of generator. This makes him very vulnerable to hit-and-run tactics and being isolated from his partner. He is fighting at the bottom of the dam.

Both will remain unaware of the player's change in allegiance, until they're attacked first. Once attacked, both of them turn hostile, and will rally back to their partner's position once they're done dealing with enemies in their sector. Due to this, it is recommended to take down Iguazu first, as Volta has a generally hard time navigating the map due to his AC's setup, and has a slight chance of being outright stuck on the dam and leaving his partner to fend for himself. Even if he does make it, it becomes easy to isolate Iguazu again by simply just running around the map and leaving Volta to catch up.

Once Iguazu is taken down, taking down Volta becomes much simpler due to his AC's slow speed, but he it is not wise to underestimate him, as his AC is still built to withstand straight-up fights. Playing into his weakness, having a maneuverable AC and doing hit-and-run attacks using the rough terrain makes the fight much easier. The best time to deal massive damage on him is to wait for him to discharge both his GOU-CHEN and SONGBIRDS, as this deprives him of any instant-stun weapons for at least 6 seconds.

The mission ends once both ACs are destroyed.

Collectibles

• LOGHUNT:
  • 1 BAWS Tetrapod MT (Silver)
  • Index Dunham (Gold)
  • G4 Volta (Gold, NG+ mission variant)

Dialogue

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing	Handler Walter: Got a job for you, 621. You're joining an operation planned by Balam HQ. ...Check the briefing. G1 Michigan: Heard the good news from Walter, did you?! Good! Sit your ass down and listen! Balam's moving in on the Gallia Dam Complex, one of the Liberation Front's bases. The objective is to destroy their lifeline—and make those sacks of shit beg for mercy! I'll be sending two good-for-nothing maggots from the Redguns: G4 Volta and G5 Iguazu. You, you're just going to be tagging along on ass-wiping duty. I'm assigning you the callsign G13—a lucky little number that just became available. G13, sound off! Good enough. Now go get ready! We're going on a field trip, kiddo!	-	-
Sortie	Handler Walter: ...G13, huh. I'll stick with "621." Don't let the Redguns teach you bad manners.	-	-
Mission start	G1 Michigan: Balam Group AC squad "Redguns," reporting for duty. Commence mission. Attack! Get in there, you maggots! G5 Iguazu: Great, an independent merc. Who's the wise guy who decided the Redguns should be taking care of some freelancer? G4 Volta: Who gives a shit? We'll handle the[sic] mission ourselves.	-	-
Delaying destroying targets	Handler Walter: Take out the infrastructure, 621. And lend a hand where it's needed.	-	-
Destroying first generator	Handler Walter: One target destroyed. G5 Iguazu: Hey, freelancer. Bet no one even told you why we're here. Well, us real Redguns are gonna go climb the Wall. This is just target practice. When we're done, the locals' little base is next. G1 Michigan: G5! Can't tear yourself away from chatting with the tagalong? Why don't you start a sewing club together... and stitch that damn mouth of yours shut?!	-	-
Destroying second generator	Handler Walter: Two targets destroyed. G4 Volta: How about that. Guess you're not a total amateur. G1 Michigan: G4! Can't say I considered you a pro, either! We don't need backseat drivers in the Redguns. Shape up, or ship out!	-	-
Frontline MT's not yet eliminated	Handler Walter: 621, eradicate the frontline MTs.	-	-
First two generators not yet destroyed	Handler Walter: Destroy the remaining targets, 621.	-	-
Frontline MT's eliminated/Generators destroyed	Handler Walter: That takes care of the frontline MTs. / That takes care of the frontline infrastructure. G1 Michigan: That was just the warm-up. Look alive, maggots! Handler Walter: Two generators to go. Keep moving, 621. G1 Michigan: Hope you're enjoying the field trip, kids. Don't wet your pants, now! G5 Iguazu: Tch... Does this guy ever shut up? G1 Michigan: G5! No luck with the sewing club, I see. That attitude won't get you far on Rubicon. Hope you pilot better than you sew!	-	-
Destroying third generator	Handler Walter: One more target remaining, 621.	-	-
Engaging Index Dunham	Index Dunham: Do you hear me, you corporate vultures?! The Rubiconians will never yield. You're going home in armored coffins! Forged in ash, we stand as one! G5 Iguazu: Hot dog. They got an AC. G4 Volta: More like an old piece of junk. It's barely different from an MT. G1 Michigan: G4! You're not exactly cutting-edge either... You want to be next on the scrap heap?	-	-
Index Dunham's HP falls to ~50%	Index Dunham: Independent mercenary! Why be a mere pawn? What honor is there in serving corporations that exist only to kill and plunder?	-	-
Player AC destroyed	G1 Michigan: G13! Are you normally this incompetent or do you have to try? Don't answer that—you're fired!	-	-
Eliminating Index Dunham	Index Dunham: Damn you... Scavengers... Father Dolmayan...I've...failed you... Handler Walter: Confirmed. Enemy AC destroyed. G1 Michigan: G13! Guess you're not just tagging along anymore! Now hurry up and destroy that stinking old dam. We've got a job to do here! G4 Volta: Looks like we got competition. G5 Iguazu: Tch... You got lucky, freelancer.	-	-
Destroying final target	Handler Walter: Confirmed. All targets destroyed. G1 Michigan: Looks like my good-for-nothings were good for something after all. Field trip's over! G13! I'll keep that lucky callsign open for you.	-	-
Destroying final target (Index Dunham alive)	Index Dunham: No... The Gallia Dam... You wretched vultures! Handler Walter: Confirmed. All targets destroyed. G1 Michigan: Looks like my good-for-nothings were good for something after all. Field trip's over! G13! I'll keep that lucky callsign open for you.	-	-
Post-mission conversation (If "Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship" has been completed)	V.II Snail: You must be the handler, I presume? For the independent mercenary Raven. Handler Walter: Honored to make your acquaintance, V.II Snail. V.II Snail: I understand you want to join Operation Wallclimber? You do realize that disposing of some Liberation Front garbage hardly qualifies you. Know your place, you meager dog sitter. The answer is no. Handler Walter: I hear you're deploying V.I again. Must be rough only having one good pilot to rely on. V.II Snail: Oh? Are you suggesting your dog can take Freud's place? Handler Walter: You'll see. Just give us the chance. V.II Snail: ...Very well, then. We're also deploying V.IV... ...who's been equally brazen of late. Let's see how they both perform.	-	-
Debriefing	COM: One new message. G5 Iguazu: ...Tch. You got lucky, merc. You were the only warm body they could find. The Redguns are going to be first over the Wall. Have fun watching from the sidelines.	-	-

Alternate

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Frontline MT's eliminated/Generators destroyed	Handler Walter: That takes care of the frontline MTs. / That takes care of the frontline infrastructure. G1 Michigan: That was just the warm-up. Look alive, maggots! Handler Walter: Wait, 621—I'm receiving a coded transmission. Rubicon Liberation Front: Raven. I represent the Rubicon Liberation Front. Our request is simple: we want you to take out the two Redguns. Our compensation will double Balam's offer. Awaiting your response. Handler Walter: ...Interesting. Your call, 621.	-	-
Refusing RLF offer	Rubicon Liberation Front: Not in it for the money? Whatever the corporations are giving you, I hope it's worth it.	-	-
Accepting RLF offer	Rubicon Liberation Front: Your cooperation is appreciated, Raven. Handler Walter: 621. We've received a friendly ID tag from the Liberation Front. Let's not waste their firepower.	-	-
Ambushing G5 Iguazu	G5 Iguazu: Ngh...! The hell are you doing?! G4 Volta: They bought you out, didn't they?! G1 Michigan: That's a low blow, Handler Walter. G4, G5! Return fire! It looks like G13's playing dirty now.	-	-
Ambushing G4 Volta	G4 Volta: Agh! You meant that, didn't you? G5 Iguazu: Now you've done it, freelancer. No one picks a fight with the Redguns! G1 Michigan: That's a low blow, Handler Walter. G4, G5! Return fire! It looks like G13's playing dirty now.	-	-
G5 Iguazu uses two repair kits	G5 Iguazu: I'm not taking any more of your shit! I already get enough from Michigan every day of the week!	-	-
G5 Iguazu uses two repair kits (G4 Volta defeated)	G5 Iguazu: Watch it, freelancer! I'm not going down like Volta. I'm gonna punch the living daylights out of Michigan, and no one's stopping me!	-	-
G4 Volta uses two repair kits	G4 Volta: This merc's something else... Where did Michigan find this freak?!	-	-
G5 Iguazu defeated	G5 Iguazu: Damn it! I've been hit bad... Freelancer got lucky! G1 Michigan: Iguazu! How many ranks below you is G13? You can count, right? Don't take too long figuring it out—it's a lot! G4 Volta: Heh. You dumbass, Iguazu... You talk the talk, but you can't walk the walk!	-	-
G4 Volta defeated	G4 Volta: Rgh! I'm losing control of my machine. No choice but to withdraw. G1 Michigan: Volta! That's not the only thing you're losing. But good job getting wasted by the tag-along!	-	-
Player AC destroyed by G5 Iguazu	G5 Iguazu: Tch. This is why I hate freelancers!	-	-
Player AC destroyed by G4 Volta	G4 Volta: Next time you pull that shit, I'll kill you.	-	-
Defeating the Redguns	Handler Walter: Confirmed. G4 and G5 eliminated. You can bill me for the AC repair fees, Michigan. G1 Michigan: You've ruined our little field trip, Walter... I'll be billing you for tuition fees too.	-	-
Post-mission conversation (If "Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship" has been completed)	V.II Snail: You must be the handler, I presume? For the independent mercenary Raven. Handler Walter: Honored to make your acquaintance, V.II Snail. V.II Snail: I understand you want to join Operation Wallclimber? You do realize that smashing up some old Institute relics hardly qualifies you. Know your place, you meager dog sitter. The answer is no. Handler Walter: I hear you're deploying V.I again. Must be rough only having one good pilot to rely on. V.II Snail: Oh? Are you suggesting your dog can take Freud's place? Handler Walter: We've been through worse than this. V.II Snail: ...Very well, then. We're also deploying V.IV... ...who's been equally brazen of late. Let's see how they both perform.	-	-
Debriefing	COM: One new message. G5 Iguazu: ...Tch. You got lucky, merc. So you got a nice punch in, meh. Go buy a lottery ticket. The Redguns are going to be first over the Wall. Have fun watching from the sidelines.	-	-

Notes

• Accepting the RLF's offer to defeat the Redguns in the Alternate version will result in the upper dam Tetrapod MT becoming non-hostile, preventing players from killing it to gain its Combat Log. On the other hand, the now-friendly Tetrapod can be used to provide fire support if players manage to lure G4 Volta and G5 Iguazu to its location.
• If players decide to attack the Tetrapod, G4 Volta and G5 Iguazu will not accompany them: both will stay out of the general area of the fight, and unfortunately the Tetrapod is territorial, refusing to leave the area of the dam it is guarding.
• The Standard version and the Alternate version are considered two different missions under "Replay Mission", and are thus graded separately for the purposes of ranked completions.
• Accepting the RLF's offer in the Alternate version unlocks the "Stop the Secret Data Breach" mission in Chapter 2 (refusing the RLF's offer will have altered dialogue in the mission if it is unlocked via NG++), and also changes the "Underground Exploration - Depth 2" mission into its Alternate version.

Trivia

• In the New Game+ alternative mission, the voice behind the Rubicon Liberation Front counteroffer is audibly Middle Flatwell.

Gallery

Southern Belius - Gallia Dam Complex