- For the eponymous phenomenon, see Coral Release
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| "Coral Release" | |
| General information | |
| Japanese name | コーラルリリース |
| Client | ALLMIND |
| Stage | LOC Station 31 |
| Reward | COAM |
| Music | "Allmind" Credits: "Stargazer" |
| Real world information | |
| Game | ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON |
"Coral Release" is a mission in Chapter 5 of ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON.
It is the final mission of the Alea Iacta Est route, and the last unlockable mission of the game as a whole.
In-game information[]
Objectives[]
- Defeat ALLMIND
Walkthrough[]
This is a difficult boss fight against ALLMIND that is split into two phases. It doesn't have any checkpoint or resupply, players have to restart if the mission is a failure.
Phase One[]
The first phase is to defeat G5 Iguazu's brand new MIND GAMMA and four unmanned black MIND ALPHA units.
MIND GAMMA is the same as the 51-003 K version, has no repair kit. But in Arena, 51-003 K always starts with a boost kick. In this mission, Iguazu will fully charge the KRSV for the first attack.
The AI-controlled MIND ALPHA units have only 3000 AP and no repair kit, but other stats are identical to the playable version. The two ranged types have no arm weapon, instead they have BML-G1/P32DUO-03 and Vvc-703PM missile launchers. Also they can use a weaker version of Assault Armor when given an opportunity, such as if the player uses Assault Armor. The two melee types have a MA-E-210 ETSUJIN machine gun and a VP-67LD laser dagger, no back weapon. Killing the MIND ALPHA units is not necessary, the target is ALLMIND-Iguazu.
Destroying MIND GAMMA triggers a cutscene that transitions the mission to phase two.
Phase Two[]
A black IB-07: SOL 644 called ALLMIND flies in and unceremoniously stomps on the disabled MIND GAMMA. In addition, Ayre will sortie in her AC ECHO (the classified δ-3 AC) to support players physically. ALLMIND will now be backed by two flying SEA SPIDERS (named as ALLMIND ORBIT), and any MIND ALPHA units left will disappear before the fight resumes.
ALLMIND has 58255 AP, its Attitude Stability is 2050, with balanced defense ability, so all weapons equally work fine against it as long as players can make every shot count.
ALLMIND has a different set of energy type attacks unlike Ayre's IB-07: SOL 644, which uses Coral type weapons.
- Laser Gatling Guns
- Boosting in one direction is generally enough to avoid this. In addition, ALLMIND will stand near completely still while firing.
- Laser Blade
- The attack is relatively telegraphed, allowing time for dodging or countering.
- Energy Beam Cannons
- Transformation (Cannon Mode)
- Detonating Laser Beam (in Cannon Mode)
- ALLMIND is completely stationary for a few seconds while firing, allowing players to get guaranteed great hits if the laser misses.
Ayre will occasionally use Pulse Protection, providing a defensive barrier.
When ALLMIND's AP reaches 50%, ALLMIND-Iguazu will unleash a massive temper tantrum, his sheer emotional energy destroying any remaining ALLMIND ORBITs as well as disabling ECHO, the fight becomes a one on one duel with no backup for both sides.
ALLMIND goes on the offensive and now uses near exclusively melee slashes using the arm cannons, now glowing bright green and converted to giant claws. ALLMIND's speed now increases substantially. Thus, this phase can quickly rack up massive damage against an unprepared player.
At this point, going on the defensive may not be advisable, especially for a heavy AC incapable of dodging the giant damaging sweeps. Instead, look when ALLMIND freezes in place or moves predictably to get guaranteed hits on it, and build up stagger as quickly as possible. Two direct hits from a 44-141 JVLN ALPHA will work. Be aware, however, that ALLMIND will sometimes put one blade up as a shield while closing in. Nonetheless, ALLMIND will still freeze in place for a fraction of a second before using many of its melee attacks. As these attacks have much greater horizontal reach than vertical reach, it's also possible to avoid many of them by staying directly above or below ALLMIND, especially with boosters that provide high upward mobility or efficiency.
The mission is a success when ALLMIND is finally defeated. C4-621 and Ayre make the Coral Release plan become real by themselves, leading them to an uncertain future. Then the Alea Iacta Est route is completed.
After all the cutscenes and staff roll, the players will be back to Chapter 1 with Alea Iacta Est route enabled.
Dialogue[]
| Condition | English | Japanese | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briefing | ALLMIND: Augmented human C4-621... Raven. We offer you our gratitude. All impediments to Coral Release have been eliminated... and the complications caused by Handler Walter's meddling are soon to be corrected. The final stage is at hand. Together, we shall achieve Coral Release. | - | - |
| Sortie | Ayre: What awaits us on the "other side"? Raven... Let's find out together. | - | - |
| Introductory cutscene | ALLMIND: Look. The Coral siphoned by the corporations is beginning to resonate. Augmented human C4-621—Raven. Your role has come to an end. ALLMIND (Iguazu): Well, well... I've been waiting for this, freelancer... I became part of this monster... so I could crush you. ALLMIND (Both): This time... You will die. |
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| Mission start | Ayre: Raven— ALLMIND's real goal... It's... ALLMIND: C4-621—Raven. C-pulse wave mutation—Ayre. You are the trigger for Coral Release. We will make you one with us. ALLMIND (Iguazu): ...I don't care about the big plan. I just want that damn freelancer DEAD! |
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| ALLMIND's AP falls to ~50% | ALLMIND (Iguazu): Freelancer... You killed me. But not just once. Well, there's a whole lot of us inside of me now. Dregs with a grudge. So tell me. Who else are you going to kill? | - | - |
| Player AC's AP falls to ~30% | ALLMIND (Iguazu): ...You can do better than that, freelancer. The fun's just getting started. | - | - |
| ALLMIND's AP falls to ~30% | ALLMIND: Iguazu... This body won't last. ALLMIND (Iguazu): ...Guess it's time. Ayre: Raven. ALLMIND's going to try something. I've got an idea too. |
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| Player AC's AP falls to ~30% | Ayre: Raven, you have to hold out... Just... a little longer! | - | - |
| Player AC destroyed | ALLMIND: Your time has come... Now you are one with ALLMIND. | - | - |
| Cutscene following MIND GAMMA's defeat | ALLMIND: You are aberrations to the plan... ALLMIND (Both): Irregulars. We will bring order to chaos. Ayre: ...I'm with you, Raven. Now...I can fight by your side. |
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| Following previous cutscene | Ayre: I'll support you... Raven... ALLMIND (Iguazu): That damn noise... It was you all along! I'll kill you AND the freelancer! ALLMIND: ...Ayre. Your siblings will surely welcome us. |
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| Initiating ACS overload on IB-07: SOL 644 | Ayre: Now, Raven! ALLMIND: Dispose of them, Iguazu. |
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| ALLMIND's AP falls to ~75% | ALLMIND: Iguazu. You are one with ALLMIND. No one can stop you now. ALLMIND (Iguazu): I said I don't care about ALLMIND. You want some of this, I'll give it to you... |
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| Player AC's AP falls to ~30% | ALLMIND: This is your chance, Iguazu. ALLMIND (Iguazu): Get...out of my head! |
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| ALLMIND's AP falls to ~50% | ALLMIND (Iguazu): Shut up... I'll shut you all up! Ayre: <gasp> It's resonating...! ALLMIND: Iguazu?! What are you...?! Ayre: Interference! I'm losing synch...! I...I can't fight anymore...! ALLMIND (Iguazu): They're gone... The ringing, those stupid voices... It's all clear now... I feel...good. Now... It's just you and me... |
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| - | ALLMIND (Iguazu): It was always so easy for you... The old-gen who could do it all... What...what makes YOU special? ALLMIND: You were...a mistake...Iguazu... Irregular... |
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| Initiating ACS overload on IB-07: SOL 644 (Phase 2) | Ayre: Raven! Now's your chance! ALLMIND: Iguazu... Dispose... |
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| Player AC's AP falls to ~30% | ALLMIND (Iguazu): I know how this goes. This is where that grit of yours kicks in. | - | - |
| Player AC destroyed | ALLMIND (Iguazu): ...This ghost of me won't last long. Leave a spot for me in Hell. | - | - |
| Defeating ALLMIND | ALLMIND (Iguazu): I always...envied you. The freelancer...who had it all... | - | - |
| Post-mission cinematic | ALLMIND: O-Our...plan... Humanity... Creation's potential... Ayre: We have the trigger. And we'll pull it ourselves. It's beginning... Coral Release. Isn't it...beautiful? Thank you, Raven... Ayre: Raven... You're finally awake. The Coral has carried us... Disseminated us across the stars. Now... We're everywhere. Anywhere. Raven. Let's meet this new age...together. Main System: Activating Combat Mode. |
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Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The four unmanned black MIND ALPHA units has two variants.
- It's possible they might be copies of the two Vespers who didn’t appear in the previous mission, it’s possible they might be copies of the redguns also.