Defend Vargas Airport is a mission in Silent Line: Armored Core
Information[]
Requester: Crest
Advance: 0
Upon success: 26000c
Operation Area: Vargas Airport
Enemy Forces: Long-range missiles
Objective: Intercept missiles
Operation Code: Horseplay
Client Name: Crest
Place Name: Vargas Airport
Start Time: 12:30
Security Level: 6
Estimated Success Rate: 36%
Recommended Raven Rank: B
Briefing[]
Raven, a series of exhaust plumes have just been registered by our early warning missile detection system. The launches appear to have originated somewhere behind the Silent Line.
Analysis of the missile trajectories indicates that Vargas Airport is the intended target.
There is still time before they reach the airport, but we must act quickly. Take up position on the airfield and destroy the missiles as they approach.
The airport's stationary defenses can't be relied upon to take out all targets. Your presence will be the deciding factor in this engagement.
Enemies[]
- Multi-Warhead Missiles
Allies[]
- Owl Crown Turrets
Dialogue[]
Emma: "Raven, the missiles will be in range soon."
Emma : "There!"
Emma: "A second wave is approaching!"
Air Traffic Controller: "This is the control tower, we're taking heavy damage! Do something!"
Air Traffic Controller: "Uaaaahhh!"(If mission failed)
Emma: "Hang in there Raven."
Air Traffic Controller: "This is the control tower. Thanks for your help, Raven."
Consort[]
Funds: 16000c
Walkthrough[]
This mission is fairly straightforward, as all you need to do is destroy the missiles that approach. It is best to park yourself right on top of the control tower (the big building in the corner of the main airport complex) and pick off the targets that approach. The missiles are going to come in three waves from four general directions. It's best to use an AC with a sniper rifle and a long range FCS with good turning speed to be able to keep track and lock-on to the missiles from maximum effective distance. A long range radar is also recommended to spot the missiles as soon as possible. A second, left-handed sniper rifle is not necessary, but may help to destroy the missiles quicker if you take quick shots without full FCS lock.
Do note that should you fail to destroy the missiles in time, they will split into small warhead missiles that can either hit you or hit the tower. Make sure not to absorb too many hits from the missiles as they do deal rather significant damage. The tower itself can take several missile blasts before they will alert you of critical damage, leaving some room for error. Fortunately, the submissiles themselves - unlike the primary missiles - are affected by the AMS devices, so equipping an antimissile extension might help you mitigate some damage from the missiles you fail to intercept in time.
Trivia[]
- Can obtain the right arm weapon MWG-XCW/PK. You need to destroy at least 25 missiles without the aid of a consort.
- In the portable version, can obtain the head part CHD-9066. It is hidden in the hangar closest to the tower - interact with the doors to open it.