"Destroy the Tester AC"

	"Destroy the Tester AC"
	General information
Japanese name	「テスターAC撃破」
Client	Schneider
Stage	Contaminated City
Reward	Battle Log, COAM
Music	"Pulling Strings,"; "Fight Or Flight"
	Real world information
Game	ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON

"Destroy the Tester AC" is a Chapter 1 mission in ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON. It is one of two mandatory missions unlocked alongside Destroy the Transport Helicopters, after completing both Grid 135 Cleanup and Destroy Artillery Installations.

In-game information[]

Combat zone: Southern Belius - Contaminated City

Objective: Destroy Enemy AC
Reward: 95,000 COAM, Combat Log
Details: Destroy the Dafeng Core Industry Tester AC.

Objectives[]

Destroy the tester AC

Walkthrough[]

This simple assassination mission involves destroying a single AC in a fairly large area, in what will be the player's first AC vs AC fight in the game. The Tester AC will be waiting alongside its transport helicopter at the designated waypoint. Because of its Unaware state, players have the opportunity to launch a surprise attack against the Tester AC before commencing the fight proper.

Collectibles[]

LOGHUNT:
- Dafeng Student Pilot (Silver)

Notes[]

Completing this mission for the first time will reward players with a Combat Log, the first mandatory Combat Log in the game.

Dialogue[]

Condition	English	Japanese	Audio
Briefing	Handler Walter: Got a job for you, 621. It's an open call from the Arquebus Group. Arquebus Corporation: To all independent mercenaries—this request comes from Schneider of the Arquebus Group. Dafeng, one of our adversaries allied with Balam, has introduced a new tester AC. It's a sample model from an external architect, featuring extensive assembly optimizations. In the hands of an experienced pilot, it will pose a threat far too great to ignore. This brings me to the request. Intercept delivery of the tester AC and destroy it. The Arquebus Group looks forward to news of your success. Briefing over—and happy hunting.	-	-
Sortie	Handler Walter: The target may be a product sample, but it's still an AC. Stay sharp, 621.	-	-
Mission start	Handler Walter: Commence mission. We've got a read on the target. Now's the time, 621.	-	-
Engaging Dafeng Student Pilot	Dafeng Student Pilot: We're under attack! Must be the locals... No, it's an independent! Handler Walter: That pilot's just a trainee on delivery duty—but don't let your guard down.	-	-
-	Dafeng Student Pilot: I'll deal with the merc! I've been training for this!	-	-
-	Dafeng Student Pilot: The Redguns need this AC... I... I can't fail this mission!	-	-
-	Dafeng Student Pilot: I can't die to a merc who only kills for credits! Handler Walter: Land a direct hit. It's time we wrapped this up.	-	-
Initiating ACS overload on Dafeng Student Pilot	Handler Walter: His ACS has reached breaking point. Go for a direct hit.	-	-
Dafeng Student Pilot's HP falls to ~50%	Dafeng Student Pilot: Damn it! I can't die like this!	-	-
The player's AC falls to 50% AP	Dafeng Student Pilot: I'm...keeping up with a real merc! My training is paying off!	-	-
Player AC destroyed	Dafeng Student Pilot: Did... Did I do it? Did I...really beat a merc AC?!	-	-
Eliminating Dafeng Student Pilot	Dafeng Student Pilot: I... I just... I just wanted a callsign of my own... Handler Walter: ...Enemy AC destroyed. That's it for this job, 621. Return to base.	-	-
Post-mission conversation (If Destroy the Transport Helicopters has been completed)	G1 Michigan: Well, well, well! Handler Walter! The way your hound's been up in my business, I'm surprised you'd even dare to call. Handler Walter: Michigan. About my proposal... G1 Michigan: Yeah. You sure about that? I'll be working your hound just as hard as any other Redgun. Handler Walter: Gen Fours can be emotionally withdrawn. They need a shot in the arm every now and then. G1 Michigan: Then you got a deal. I'll send Volta and Iguazu. They'll give your latest hound a proper Redgun welcome.	-	-
Post-mission conversation (If Destroy the Transport Helicopters has been completed; NG+ variant)	Handler Walter: Michigan, about leaving 621 with the Redguns... G1 Michigan: Handler Walter! Forgot to mention something. The Liberation Front's changing their strategy. Been cozying up to independent mercs. Handler Walter: Great news, if it means more work for 621. G1 Michigan: They can try whatever tricks they want. The Redguns are ready to smash some heads.	-	-
Debriefing	COM: One new message. Handler Walter: 621, about the tester AC you downed... That was being shipped to the Redguns—Balam's in-house AC squad. They're Balam's main force, and its members are no amateurs. Remember who you're messing with.	-	-

Gallery[]

References[]

Missions in ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON
Chapter 1	"Illegal Entry" • "Destroy Artillery Installations" • "Grid 135 Cleanup" • "Destroy the Transport Helicopters" • "Destroy the Tester AC" • "Attack the Dam Complex" • "Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship" • "Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship"^(NG++) • "Operation Wallclimber" • "Retrieve Combat Logs" • "Prisoner Rescue"^(NG+) • "Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2" • "Obstruct the Mandatory Inspection"^(NG++) • "Attack the Watchpoint"
Chapter 2	"Infiltrate Grid 086" • "Eliminate the Doser Faction" • "Stop the Secret Data Breach"^(NG+) • "Ocean Crossing"
Chapter 3	"Steal the Survey Data" • "Attack the Refueling Base" • "Eliminate V.VII" • "Tunnel Sabotage" • "Prevent Corporate Salvage of New Tech"^(NG+) • "Survey the Uninhabited Floating City" • "Heavy Missile Launch Support" • "Eliminate the Enforcement Squads" • "Destroy the Special Forces Craft" • "Attack the Old Spaceport" • "Eliminate 'Honest' Brute" • "Defend the Old Spaceport" • "Defend the Dam Complex"^(NG+) • "Historic Data Recovery" • "Coral Export Denial"^(NG++) • "Destroy the Ice Worm"
Chapter 4	"Underground Exploration - Depth 1" • "Underground Exploration - Depth 2" • "Underground Exploration - Depth 3" • "Intercept the Redguns" • "Ambush the Vespers" • "Eliminate V.III"^(NG++) • "Unknown Territory Survey" • "Reach the Coral Convergence"
Chapter 5	"Escape" • "Take the Uninhabited Floating City" Fires of Raven path: "Intercept the Corporate Forces" • "Breach the Kármán Line" • "Shut Down the Closure Satellites" Liberator of Rubicon path: "Eliminate 'Cinder' Carla" • "Destroy the Drive Block" • "Bring Down the Xylem" Alea Iacta Est path:^(NG++) "MIA" • "Regain Control of the Xylem" • "Coral Release"