Empress

Empress is an optional mission in chapter 4 of Armored Core 4.

Details[]

Area: Antarctic Ocean
Objective: Defeat enemy NEXT
Client: Global Armaments

Quotas

Damage: 35200 AP (36200 AP on hard mode)
Ammo Use: N/A
Mission Time: 360 seconds

Briefing[]

Let's confirm the mission.

We've detected Prometheus, a BFF group NEXT. We need you to destroy it.

Prometheus' pilot, Mary Shelley, is a legendary sniper - they say BFF based their entire weapons design philosophy around her combat style.

Her number is 5. She's a special threat, even among the Originals. Bear that in mind as you go out there.

That's not all - we're picking up dense Kojima Particles emissions from the ice on Scion Bay. Expect the Kojima interference to weaken your Primal Armor out there.

Those are your orders. You'll be fine. I know you can do this.

Special debriefing[]

So you outmanned even Number 5. You're a breed apart - perhaps unique in your skills.

You should get some rest now. Sleep well, soldier.

Overview[]

The mission is to destroy the enemy NEXT, Prometheus. According to the briefing, The area's Kojima contamination cause the Primal Armor's regeneration rate slower than usual and reduces lock-on range. If the players takes too long to defeat Prometheus, Joshua O'Brien comes in to assist.

Hard mode differences: Joshua O'Brien does not appear.

Enemies[]

Prometheus

Allies[]

Joshua O'Brien (Normal mode only)

Dialogue[]

Fiona Jarnedfelt:Enemy Next confirmed. That's Prometheus. She's showing no sign of running. Take her out.

Mary Shelley:Goodness… Come all this way to die, have you?

Fiona Jarnedfelt:The enemy's mainstay is the sniper rifle, best adapted to long-distance combat.

Mary Shelley:You make a nice target.

Fiona Jarnedfelt:Prometheus is hit. You're damaging her.

Mary Shelley (when significantly damaged):Hmph, you're pretty good. It's useless, though. We're different animals.

Fiona Jarnedfelt:Closing in on the target. You have the advantage now! Don't let her get away!

Fiona Jarnedfelt:Damage to Prometheus confirmed. Just a bit more. Keep up your attack.

Mary Shelley What?! Is this it? No, I can finish this.

Mary Shelley (upon defeat):Why...? But my… superiority is…

Fiona Jarnedfelt:Prometheus has ceased activity. The mission was a success. Good work. Please head back.