Defend Lawdas Factory is a mission in Silent Line: Armored Core.
Information[]
Requester: Crest
Advance: 0
Upon success: 36000c
Operation Area: Lawdas Weapons Factory
Enemy Forces: Reverse-joint MTs, Aerial Combat MTs (Unknown Number)
Objective: Destroy all enemy forces
Operation Code: Painful Spear
Client Name: Crest
Place Name: Lawdas Weapons Factory
Start Time: 18:30
Security Level: 6
Estimated Success Rate: 19%
Recommended Raven Rank: A
Briefing[]
"Because of an oversight, our first surface-based weapons factory was built closer to the Silent Line than we intended. It is subjected to unremitting satellite-mounted cannon attacks."
"Mirage is aware of the constant threat faced by the factory and intends to take advantage of the next round of attacks to launch an assault of their own."
"The area surrounding the factory is rich in minerals which, despite the obvious dangers, is the reason we maintain our presence there."
"A reward has been arranged that is in line with the difficulty of this mission. Mirage's efforts to seize the factory must be foiled."
Enemies[]
- Arrow Porter MTs
- AI Aircraft Unmanned Weapons
- Satellite Cannon
- I-C003-IN
Note[]
- Crest has provided multiple supply vehicles to replenish ammunition and AP.
Dialogue[]
Emma: "Targets approaching. Move to intercept."
Dispatcher: "Raven, we're tracking the satellite's progress now."
Dispatcher: "It will be in range soon. Watch yourself."
Dispatcher: "Cannon bursts imminent. Keep moving!"
Dispatcher: "Unidentified target detected!"
Dispatcher: "The enemy is withdrawing. Finish off those you can."
Dispatcher: "Target destroyed."
Dispatcher: "I can't believe you made it, that was some great piloting."
Walkthrough[]
This is one of the hardest missions in the game. This sortie will test your dynamic maneuvering under duress from multiple threats.
This mission is a pain chiefly because of the space borne laser that is floating above you. After a short while it is going to begin firing down blue bolts of death that deal some 3000+ AP damage to you. They do follow you with a red targeting laser appearing first with the main blast following just after, which is your most important tell to steer clear of the blasts. The best tactic is to keep moving, boosting when you need to get away from the lasers. A cheap tactic is that there are certain parts where the laser can't get to you for some reasons, namely behind the resupply cars or they strike there seldom.
The initial enemies are the missile slinging reverse joint and the annoying flying howitzer and laser-firing MT models. The aerial MTs are tricky to track if you are groundbound - it is best to chase them down while airborne. However, these keep spawning as long as the cannon is firing, so it is best to only play damage control on the howitzer models as the attacks continue. It is not wise to pursue them if that puts you at risk of running into a satellite cannon shot. These shots begin to pick up pace to a frantic "downpour" of shots; one of them destroying the roof part of the central structure where a hidden part is located.
As the cannonade dies down, an I-C003-IN shows up becoming this level's final threat. When the bombardments begin to get heavy it's best to rearm at a supply truck because you are invincible when this occurs. When you are prepared, destroy the I-C003-IN however you want. For a PLUS AC the chaingun works best with EO otherwise machinegun and EO work wonders against it. It is possible but very risky to blade it when it is firing its main plasma cannon.
When the I-C003-IN falls, just mop up the rest of the MTs and the mission is over.
Trivia[]
- Can obtain extension part CWEM-RT16. This part can be found in the center of the map after the cannon destroys the center missiles.
- Can obtain back part MWC-LQ/80. To unlock the part, destroy 12 or more enemies and complete the mission within 230 seconds.
- Can obtain right arm part MWG-XCD/100. Finish the mission with 50% AP.