Prevent Capsule Theft is a mission in Armored Core 3.
Information[]
Requester: Crest
Advance: 0
Upon success: 32000
Operation Area: Avia Gulf
Enemy Forces: Unknown
Objective: Safeguard the capsules
Operation Code: Moon Lake
Client Name: Crest
Place Name: Avia Gulf
Start Time: 16:30
Security Level: 6
Estimated Success Rate: 51%
Recommended Raven Rank: C
Briefing[]
One of our transports helicopters was seized along with the cargo onboard. Attempts were made to force it down, but we ended up having to shoot it out of the sky.
Some of the helicopter's payload fell undamaged into the Avia Gulf. The recovery team sent to retrieve the capsules still hasn't located them.
They did report sighting other units in the vicinity though. These are most likely associates of the hijackers trying to secure whatever they can.
Please head to the Avia Gulf and keep the capsules from falling into the wrong hands.
Enemies[]
- Goshawk Manned Weapons
- Pond Skater Unmanned Weapons
Dialogue[]
Laine Meyers:Enemy units detected nearby. Don’t let them near those capsules! |
Laine Meyers:They have one of the capsules! |
Laine Meyers:The enemy acquired a capsule. Mission failed. |
Laine Meyers:They’re withdrawing, looks like they’ve given up. |
Laine Meyers:Incoming transmission...Crest has an urgent assignment. Their recovery team crashed nearby and are under attack. They’d like you to provide assistance. It’s up to you whether or not to accept. If you’re interested a transport is standing by. |
Laine Meyers:The transport is leaving. Mission request declined. Good work. |
Laine Meyers:Transport destroyed, mission request retracted. |
Laine Meyers:We’re heading to their location now. I’ll explain more when we arrive. |
Consort[]
Funds: 0c
Walkthrough[]
This mission is extremely difficult, though not impossible, to complete without hover legs. Also, you'll be up against planes, so a back radar is extremely helpful. All you need to do is take out the Pond Skaters trying to carry off the capsules (though shoot down the Goshawks if you have the chance). If you defeat a Pond Skater that's moving a capsule, the capsule will remain where you destroyed the enemy thief. There will be two major waves of enemies. Just hop into the water and target only the enemies on the same elevation as you.
If you are having trouble with intercepting the Pond Skaters in time, ignore the Goshawks as they are effective at diverting your attention and wasting your time. In this case, it is better to not bother trying to shoot down the planes - instead, just try to dodge their missiles on your way from one Pond Skater to another and forth. Remember that the Skaters themselves are also armed with missile launchers, so close distance as quickly as possible. If you are good with blades, then a strong laser blade will come in handy to cut the enemy boats down instantly. Medium power missile launchers (for instance, CWM-M36-4) will instantly shoot down a Goshawk, and a hi laser rifle (e.g. MWG-XCB/75) will achieve the same effect against a Pond Skater as well.
Should The Raven successfully complete the mission with none of the capsules stolen, Crest will offer the Raven the bonus mission, Defend Helicopter Crew.
The S-rank is surprisingly challenging. You'll need to defeat the Pond Skaters as quickly as possible, so you'll want to use a weapon that can one shot the enemies, such as the Karasawa, or specialize in missiles. If you choose to use a gun, be aware that the enemies are all mobile, so the AOX-F/ST-6, which gets the first secondary lock instantly, will let you quickly predictive fire them down. Be aware that you'll need a lot of ammo. If you choose to use missiles, the VREX-F/ND-8 (fastest missile lock) combined with the fast lock of the CWGG-HM-60 will be very fast.
Trivia[]
- Unlike other missions that lead to a bonus mission, there is no hidden part to be obtained by accepting it, unless you are playing the PSP version.
- More testing is required for the S-rank condition. It may be tied to AP.