Transport Copter carrying The Raven into the Silent Line
Secure Unexplored Region is the antepenultimate mission in Silent Line: Armored Core.
Information[]
Requester: Global Cortex
Advance: 0
Upon success: 100,000c
Operation Area: Silent Line
Enemy Forces: High-end MTs, Heavy MTs (Unknown Number)
Objective: Destroy unmanned patrol units
Operation Code: Former Glory
Client Name: Global Cortex
Place Name: Silent Line
Start Time: 05:00
Security Level: 3
Estimated Success Rate: 11%
Recommended Raven Rank: A
Briefing[]
Global Cortex recently received identical mission requests from each of the corporations. We've opted for a single mission in order to expedite the requests and still meet all of their needs
Each of the corporations is interested in conducting a survey of the unexplored region. They want to determine the source of the signal that caused their AI equipment failures.
Little is known about the area, but a cursory examination revealed that it is being patrolled by a large force of unmanned units, almost as if they were guarding something.
In order to conduct the survey, we first need to remove the threat presented by the patrols. Head to the area and eliminate any targets you encounter.
Enemies[]
- Boubalos MTs
- Kainos/E02 MTs
- Crest AI AC
- Mirage AI AC
Dialogue[]
Emma:Multiple heat sources detected. They seem to be protecting something. |
Emma:Raven, watch yourself. |
Emma:Target approaching... There are two ACs! |
UNKNOWN:. . . . . . |
UNKNOWN:. . . . . . . . . |
Walkthrough[]
The time has come to take the fight directly to the titular Silent Line. This is one of the hardest missions in the game. This assignment will demand focus and finesse; taking it lightly will more often than not land you into trouble, so don't fool around. An Overboost-equipped core is highly recommended for easier maneuvering around the battlefield of the ruined city.
You will start off by facing hordes of Kainos and Boubalos MTs, they are quite durable so bring weapons with good damage and ammo count to get rid of them. At the same time, do your best to avoid their shots, as they all have potent weapons such as laser rifles and bazookas. Take special care when engaging the Kainos MTs as they are much more mobile than the Boubalos MTs, it's likely they might end up avoiding your attacks while boosting. Although the Boubablos MTs lack the mobility of the Kainos MTs, their accuracy with their bazookas is something you need to look out for, not to mention they will shoot you with an AST pulse rifle while boosting once they lose their external armor set.
As some enemies are bound to hide/take cover behind obstacles or buildings, this can make targeting them quite tricky. Ensure that you only fire when a hit is guaranteed, as both enemy types can absorb a good bit of durability and you will need to conserve ammo (and AP) for the upcoming fight against the 2 ACs.
Once the Kainos and Boubalos MTs have been taken out quickly enough, two unmanned AI ACs will be deployed onto the battlefield: consisting of an agile midweight AC with a rifle and linearguns, and a heavy tank with powerful laser weapons. While they aren't particularly dangerous on their own, their combined firepower can give you serious trouble, so take care when engaging them. The agile AC will often fly while pecking away at you with its linearguns or rifle, while the tank will lumber around shooting its lasers repeatedly. It is not advised to engage in close-range battles with them as both ACs are equipped with powerful blades, not to mention both use the OP-INTENSIFY part. Instead, keeping at a distance will ensure you are within dodging distance of the projectiles they throw at you.
Due to an AI bug, it is rather difficult to segregate the two ACs and engage them one-on-one, as they always stay close to one another. However, their movements and attack patterns are quite predictable, allowing you to pick them off easily from range. In addition, neither of the ACs are at full durability, and they don't exactly harbor high defense stats either, meaning they're vulnerable to most weapons. With concentrated firepower and clever maneuvering around the terrain, you should be able to defeat the two ACs without much difficulty. Kiting them both while doing laps around the place is going to make it much easier to take care of them.
Also due to the nature of the map, it's possible to get them stuck on obstacles or make them run into buildings while attacking. In this way, it will make the fight become laughably easy, as they are unable to avoid your attacks while haplessly trying to maneuver around the uneven terrain. If done right, you should be able to unlock the MISTEYE head part.
Do note that if you take too long in destroying the Kainos and Boubalos MTs, then the ACs will not spawn, depriving you of a chance to obtain one of the two hidden parts in this mission.
Unlockables[]
MWC-OC/30[]
At the start of the mission go into the crater ahead of you and slash the cargo door open. Inside you will find the part lying in the planes cargo bay.
CHD-MISTEYE[]
Destroy the AI patrol teams quick enough and you'll fight the AI ACs. After you destroy them you will receive an email and the part will be in your garage.
Trivia[]
- To trigger the double AI AC encounter, you have to eliminate around a dozen MTs within approximately two minutes.