Infiltrate New Fortress is a mission in Silent Line: Armored Core. It is a two-parts level.
Information[]
Requester: Mirage
Advance: 0
Upon success: 32000c
Operation Area: AI Fortress VG-924
Enemy Forces: Helicopters, Other (Unknown)
Objective: Locate fortress, engage security elements
Operation Code: Hide-and-Seek
Client Name: Mirage
Place Name: AI Fortress VG-924
Start Time: 02:30
Security Level: 8
Estimated Success Rate: -
Recommended Raven Rank: -
Briefing[]
The objective of this mission is to launch an assault on Fortress VG-924, a soon to be completed Crest stronghold.
Early intelligence reports indicate, that when the fortress is finished, it will function independent of human control.
At this time, the facility is operating at only partial capacity. Current defense measures consist of round-the-clock surveillance patrols conducted by unmanned helicopters.
A decoy will be required in order for our reconnaissance team to gain access to the facility undetected. Locate the fortress and engage any security elements you encounter.
Take care not to be discovered before reaching the fortress. Proceed with caution.
Enemies[]
Dialogue[]
(First section)
Emma: "The enemy controls the sky. Stay on the ground enroute to the objective."
Emma : "Raven, you've been spotted."
Emma: "Alert broadcasted."
Emma: "Mission failed. Return to base."
(Second section)
Emma: "Entering target area. Commence operation."
(If the optional mission is granted)
Recon Leader: "Reconnaissance complete... Hang on...an AC? "
Emma: "Incoming transmission..."
Emma: "Mirage has an urgent assignment."
Emma: "The target is an AC inside the fortress."
Emma: "They're sending in reinforcements. The decision is yours."
Emma: "Enter the fortress if you want to accept."
Walkthrough[]
This mission is a special one in many aspects. First off, this is a rare stealth mission, mandating you to cross the first area undetected. Second, the said first part - a canyon - is nonlinear and can be crossed in multiple paths. Third, an optional mission - Takeover New Fortress - can be accessed by completing the second part of the mission fast enough. And finally, if you accept the optional objective, you will have a total of three parts of this sortie to complete. Even if you do not enter the third bonus part of this sortie, this mission demands to combine a stealth section with a base assault, demanding you to balance your AC build accordingly. Overall however, this mission calls for a fast build with good maneuverability.
You have to clear past the first phase of the level without getting spotted by the unmanned helicopters. This can be very difficult as they have searchlights on and they tend to move irregularly. It may take more than one try to make it past this level. The helicopters don't need to be destroyed to make it past this level though, but you must nonetheless remain undetected while making your way to the escape point. You cannot go above the canyon either. There are many routes to take through this area. A long range radar and an area memory-equipped head will help plan the route around the patrols. Approach each helicopter from safe range and inspect their general pathways. Then, make your move once a helicopter goes past the other way than the one you want to proceed. The exit is at the opposite side of the canyon, which is where you are going to have the least room to evade the final patrol.
Once you make it to the escape point, the second phase of the mission begins. This part is pretty straightforward, as you simply need to destroy all of the enemies in the level. Do note that some of the MTs in the mission are quite durable however, so it's recommended to bring a blade along to destroy them. At first, you will be facing a lot of projectiles, especially missile volleys from the combined firepower of the MT squads - take cover behind the outer barriers to sides of the bridge. If you do not want to expose yourself, take veritcal or burst missiles which can attack from behind the barriers. After the turrets and the initial MT defenders are eliminated, you will have to approach the main base building and engage the MT reinforcements, coming in several waves from varying directions. Take cover behind the base and attack the MTs from there. They will utilize laser weapons at close range. Vertical missiles will not work as well from under the base due to the extended roof, so you will need to expose yourself for longer if you opt to keep fighting the MTs this way.
After all the enemies are gone, depending on how long you took to take care of the enemies, you may receive a message from the recon team stating that they help taking care of ACs inside the fortress. This is entirely optional to accept though. If you choose to accept, head for the gate to the fortress and Carom will show up to assist you, beginning the extra mission.
Trivia[]
- The secret extension part MWEM-R/36 is hidden in this mission. It's hidden in a crest shaped rock from the left side of the starting position.
- The extra mission Takeover New Fortress can be unlocked as an extra mission on this level. Destroy all the enemies in the level in a short span of time, about roughly under 2 minutes.
- The laser blade CLB-LS-3771 can be unlocked during this mission. To unlock it, you must not destroy any helicopters in the first part of the mission and also be able to take the extra mission. You must also have at least 75% AP remaining at the end of the extra mission with Carom (your consort) still alive.
- Can obtain the right arm part MWG-SBZ/48. Reach the canyon exit in under 50 seconds and remain undetected.
- You might exit the first area successfully even after being detected, but before the alert is raised, if you finish the section fast enough. This is only viable when passing by the final helicopter before the exit.
- This is an unique mission, because with the bonus mission Takeover New Fortress, it effectively combines into a three-parts level.