"Retrieve Combat Logs" | |
General information | |
Japanese name | 「戦闘ログ回収」 |
Client | Dafeng Core Industry |
Stage | The Wall |
Reward | Battle Log, COAM, Data Logs, Emblem |
Music | "Covert Ops," "Unbreakable" |
Real world information | |
Game | ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON |
"Retrieve Combat Logs" is a mission in Chapter 1 of ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON. It is one of two mandatory missions unlocked alongside Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2, after completing Operation Wallclimber. The mission is replaced by Prisoner Rescue if the player sides with the RLF during the Alternate version of Attack the Dam Complex.
In-game information[]
Combat zone: Central Belius - Arquebus Survey Base "The Wall" Objective: Retrieve Data
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Objectives[]
- Retrieve combat logs from wrecks
Walkthrough[]
The mission begins with the player perched on the upper segment of the Wall overlooking the route V.IV Rusty took during Operation Wallclimber. There is a four minute timer during the mission to collect at least five out of eight total data logs from RLF wreckages.
The first data log can be found by immediately pivoting left and dropping off the Wall's exterior complex, near the cliffside will be a lightly guarded wreck containing the "BAWS Arsenal No. 2" data log.
It is recommended to then assault boost back up to the Wall's exterior complex and retrieve the "One-Sided Engagement" data log on the smouldering wreck out in the open. Nearby, moving forward towards the left will reveal the third wreck containing "The Well Dries" data log.
The fourth wreck can be found by following the road leading away from the Wall, be wary of the three MTs equipped with cannons guarding the "STEEL HAZE" data log. The next two wrecks is found by going further in the same direction, marked by smoke. Approaching the destroyed JUGGERNAUT wreckage will prompt Arquebus MT reinforcements to deploy and engage the player.
The final two wrecks can be found by dropping down in the large chasm near the Wall, "The Deserter" data log is guarded by an MT equipped with a cannon perched on the cliffside, and the "Rusty's Encoded Comms" data log will prompt an ambush by RLF AC pilot Little Ziyi. Eliminating Little Ziyi rewards a battle log for the LOGHUNT program, but otherwise is an optional engagement.
Collectibles[]
- Data Logs:
- Comms Record: Friendly Comms (2,000 COAM)
- Comms Record: Rusty's Encoded Comms (35,000 COAM)
- System Log: One-Sided Engagement (5,000 COAM)
- System Log: The Deserter (100 COAM)
- Text Data: The Well Dries (1,000 COAM)
- Video Record: BAWS Arsenal No. 2 (50,000 COAM)
- Video Record: Communication Attempt (20,000 COAM)
- Video Record: STEEL HAZE (10,000 COAM)
- LOGHUNT
- Little Ziyi (Gold)
Dialogue[]
Condition | English | Japanese | Audio |
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Briefing | Handler Walter: Got a job for you, 621. One of the Balam companies has put in a request. Balam Industries: Attention, G13 Raven! This request comes from our affiliate, Dafeng. We're conducting an investigation into the Vespers, Arquebus's augmented human squad. Currently, our focus is on their fourth squad leader... V.IV Rusty. Sweep the route Rusty took during Operation Wallclimber and retrieve combat logs from the wrecks he left on his way in. The Wall is now under Arquebus's control, and they've stationed their MT squads there for the Coral survey. As such, you'll be targeting the brief window where their main force is deployed elsewhere. Keep an eye on the time and retrieve as many logs as you can. That concludes the briefing. We expect prompt results, G13! |
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Sortie | Handler Walter: 621. You should be used to Rubicon by now. Time to take a break from shooting up the place. | - | - |
Mission start | Handler Walter: Commence mission. Search the nearby wrecks for combat logs recording engagements with V.IV Rusty. | - | - |
Retrieving first data log | Handler Walter: That's what we're looking for, 621. I'll analyze it on my end. | - | - |
Collecting "Video Record: BAWS Arsenal No. 2" | Handler Walter: This log is interesting... I'll make a copy. Nothing the corps need worry about. | - | - |
Spotted by MTs guarding "System Log: One-Sided Engagement" | Arquebus MT Squad Member: Huh?! We've got company! | - | - |
Retrieving second data log | Handler Walter: Analyzing log. | - | - |
Collecting "System Log: One-Sided Engagement" | Handler Walter: This gives us some more insight about V.IV's skills. | - | - |
Retrieving third data log | Handler Walter: That makes three logs. | - | - |
Collecting "Text Data: The Well Dries" | Handler Walter: ...Some more evidence on what the Coral situation looks like. | - | - |
Spotted by MTs guarding "Video Record: STEEL HAZE" | Arquebus MT Squad Member (1): Unidentified AC! Arquebus MT Squad Member (2): Open fire! Kill the intruder! |
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Retrieving fourth data log | Handler Walter: Analyzing. | - | - |
Collecting "Video Record: STEEL HAZE" | Handler Walter: This is useful. We've got visuals on V.IV's AC assembly. | - | - |
Retrieving fifth data log | Handler Walter: That's five logs. | - | - |
Collecting "Comms Record: Friendly Comms" | Handler Walter: ...Worthless. | - | - |
Spotted by MTs deploying near "Video Record: Communication Attempt" | Arquebus MT Squad Member (1): Stop! What are you doing here?! Arquebus MT Squad Member (2): Looks like they're out scavenging. Could be a Doser. Arquebus MT Squad Member (3): They're still dangerous. |
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Collecting "Video Record: Communication Attempt" | Handler Walter: ...Very interesting. This could be worth something. | - | - |
Retrieving seventh data log | Handler Walter: Seven logs. | - | - |
Collecting "System Log: The Deserter" | Handler Walter: Nothing we can sell here. | - | - |
Engaging Little Ziyi when approaching "Comms Record: Rusty's Encoded Comms" | Little Ziyi: You, AC pilot! You're no comrade of ours, are you!? Wait... YOU! You killed them all! Handler Walter: ...A Liberation Front survivor. It'll just hold us up if you engage her. The mission comes before everything else. |
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- | Little Ziyi: Shameless...corporate dog! Go! Leave Rubicon alone! | - | - |
Little Ziyi's HP falls to ~50% | Little Ziyi: I'm a Coral Warrior, just like the others! And I will not give in! "Forged in ash, we stand as one!" | - | - |
Little Ziyi's HP falls to ~30% | Little Ziyi: We're not like you—a greedy hound! | - | - |
Eliminating Little Ziyi | Little Ziyi: I'm sorry... Arshile... I...couldn't keep my promise... Handler Walter: ...Confirmed. Enemy AC destroyed. Get back to work, 621. |
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Retrieving eighth data log | Handler Walter: Looks like this is the last one. | - | - |
Collecting "Comms Record: Rusty's Encoded Comms" | Handler Walter: ...Looks like you found pay dirt, 621. | - | - |
Timer reaches 01:30 | Handler Walter: Keep an eye on the clock. Either avoid combat, or make it quick. | - | - |
Timer reaches 00:30 without collecting at least five data logs | Handler Walter: Almost out of time, 621. | - | - |
Timer runs out without collecting at least five data logs | Handler Walter: ...We're out of time. Arquebus's main force will be here any minute now. We barely collected any data... This mission is a failure. | - | - |
Timer runs out collecting between five and seven data logs | Handler Walter: Wrap it up. Arquebus's main force will be here any minute now. We've got enough logs to satisfy the request. That's it for this job, 621. Return to base. | - | - |
Collecting all eight data logs | Handler Walter: We've still got time, but we've checked out every promising wreck. That's it for this job, 621. Return to base. | - | - |
Post-mission conversation (If Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2 has been completed) | "Cinder" Carla: Long time no see, Walter. Looking good for a change. I see you got a new augmented human. What happened to 617 and the rest? Handler Walter: Their jobs. They did what it took to get us here. "Cinder" Carla: ...Huh. So how's the newcomer doing? Handler Walter: Adequately. But Gen Four augmentation can be unstable. We need to choose our battles. ...How's things on your end? "Cinder" Carla: I found the data our "friends" left behind. There's something promising in the Watchpoint. |
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Debriefing (If Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2 is completed first) | COM: Two new messages. Balam Industries: G13 Raven! You bagged us some decent intel on V.IV. I'll report this to Commander Michigan. Additionally! ...I oughta introduce myself. G6 Red, but you can call me "Sir." G6 Red: I'm privileged to be among Balam's best—even if I'm stuck whipping you independents into shape. Believe you me, I'm gonna put you to work! Handler Walter: ...Got a job for you, 621. This request doesn't come from the corps or the Liberation Front. You'll see when you check the briefing. |
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Debriefing (If Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2 is not completed first) | COM: Two new messages. Balam Industries: G13 Raven! You bagged us some decent intel on V.IV. I'll report this to Commander Michigan. Additionally! ...I oughta introduce myself. G6 Red, but you can call me "Sir." G6 Red: I'm privileged to be among Balam's best—even if I'm stuck whipping you independents into shape. Believe you me, I'm gonna put you to work! ALLMIND: Registration number Rb23, callsign Raven. Your records have been updated. Granting authorization to perform AC OS upgrades. Additional: ALLMIND hereby invites you to the Arena combat aptitude evaluation program. The Arena is a virtual combat simulator designed to support the development of registered mercenaries. It also serves as a benchmark to appraise and rank the mercenaries active on Rubicon. We look forward to your participation. |
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Notes[]
- On New Game Plus and beyond playthroughs, if players previously chose to accept the Rubicon Liberation Front's offer in the Attack the Dam Complex mission, this mission will be replaced with the mission Prisoner Rescue instead.
- Completing this mission for the first time rewards the "Balam Industries" emblem for use on the player's AC.