"Retrieve Research Data" is a mission in Armored Core: Last Raven and Armored Core: Last Raven Portable.
Information[]
Requester: Kisaragi loyalists
Operation Area: Triton Ecoactivity Center
Objective: Retrieve the research data and escape
Reward: 98,000c
Start Time: 02:34
Briefing[]
Raven's there's a problem we need help with.
It seems Alliance headquarters is intent on destroying the results of our secret research project.
Fortunately, as long as we have the relevant data, the project can be continued elsewhere.
We'd like you to retrieve our research data from the facility before Alliance catches on to what we're doing.
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Walkthrough[]
The mission starts inconspicuous enough. The complex seems empty at first. Reach the second elevator and descend.
Approach the opening at the end of the next corridor. It leads to a large chamber, where three AMIDAs lurk. They are fast, flying around while spewing acid projectiles at rapid pace, making them a moderate threat. Dispose of them quickly and take any of the doors at the lower level of the chamber. Be quick as AMIDAs are going to respawn. Each of the side chambers are identical: two corridors with two grated floors that you need to drop through (simple walking will crush the grates and open the way). At the bottom, you will find your target: a databank. Access it and retrace your steps.
On your way back, a facility-wide alert will be announced, informing you of impending self-destruction of the complex. Now you will have three minutes to escape, including the optional retrieval of the information stored in the other two databanks. If you choose to do so, you should better clear the central chamber twice over again, as AMIDAs can make you suffer serious damage if you try to just pass through. You will need to be quick about it as the time limit is tight. Repeat the databank access two more times, then bail out back up to the first elevator.
At the upper level, you will encounter Alliance infiltration party, that is late to the party. It consists of OWL MTs accompained by the TERMITE robots. They should not cause you much trouble, but do not waste too much time. Remember to stay away from the exploding MTs to avoid explosive damage. The first two groups of enemies can be quickly taken down, but the final ones found just before the second elevator are better passed by altogether - it is not worth it to destroy them all before leaving. At the last leg, you need about fifteen seconds just to go up the elevator, then you have to exit it and reach the escape point in the final corridor. Only then you will be safe, completing the mission successfully.