Test New Technology is a mission in Silent Line: Armored Core.
The MG-AOxx/131α approaching.
Information[]
Mission Details
Requester: Crest
Advance: 0
Upon success: 31000c
Operation Area: Archive Airpsace
Enemy Forces: Power Suits x 9
Objective: Participate in test exercise
Operation Code: Strange Toy
Client Name: Crest
Place Name: Archive Airspace
Start Time: 19:00
Security Level: 1
Estimated Success Rate: 20%
Recommended Raven Rank: B
Briefing[]
Mission Briefing
"Our scientists are hard at work refining what could be a revolutionary breakthrough in generator enhancement. We'd like you to participate in the next round of tests."
"The technology is still at an early stage of development, but the prospects are encouraging. What AC pilot wouldn't enjoy expanded generator capacity and reduced energy consumption."
"Should research efforts pan out as we expect them to, the breakthrough would open avenues in AC development previously thought to be unattainable."
"The test will be conducted under conditions that normally push generators to their limits: aerial combat and maneuvers."
"The test consists of two parts: missile avoidance, and combat actions against targets we will designate. We expect you to push your performance levels to the limit."
Enemies[]
- 9 MPTA19 Unmanned Weapons
- AI Aircraft Unmanned Weapons
- MG-AOxx/131α
Dialogue[]
Commander: "Test preparations are almost complete."
Commander: "We'll start with missiles."
Commander: "Do your best to avoid being hit."
Commander: "At no time are you allowed to fire back on our units."
Commander: "Session results recorded. Let's continue."
Commander: "Commence your attack."
Commander: "Test complete..."
Commander: "What?!"
Commander: "These aren't our units!"
Commander: "We're under attack, Raven, protect the transports!"
Emma: "Are these Mirage's"
Emma: "Raven, you're surrounded. I hope you're prepared."
Emma: "What is that thing?!"
Pilot: "Uaah!" (If the First transport was destroyed)
Pilot: "Gruaahh!" (If the Second transport was destroyed)
Pilot: "Aghhh...!" (If the Third transport was destroyed)
Commander: "Huaaah!" (If the Last transport was destroyed/Mission Failed)
Emma: "We made it. Thank you for your help Raven."
Strategy[]
Any AC will work on this mission, although an airtime-focused AC will help. It is recommended to bring some long range weaponry. You will notice something when you are boosting. You will be able to boost longer than usual because the "new technology" is equipped on your AC. This temporary upgrade is going to enable you to fly around in the airspace for longer periods of time.
This mission can have up to four phases. The first two are the scheduled test phases: a missile avoidance exercise on a time limit, followed by a combat phase. For the first part, you can use the usual antimissile measures, or take advantage of the boosted generator capacity and fly around in three dimensions liberally. If you are frugal with boosting then it is possible to stay airborne for the duration of first part. Flying up and down at right moment can make a long way in dodging the missiles. A missile-detecting radar will help a lot here, due to the nighttime conditions and wide arc of the missile directions pointing at you. After that part is over, you will be given clearance to shoot back at the missile UWs.
Once that is done, the third part begins, where hostile aerial units of Mirage will intercept you and start attacking the planes. They are fast and throw explosive projectiles, causing significant stun. Standing your ground is not effective; instead, take to the skies and chase the enemies, not letting them fly around you. They are rather fast and change altitude regularly, but with proper boosting you will be able to hunt them down soon enough. And if indeed you do so quickly enough, the extra, final part of the mission will commence, requiring you to face a new enemy.
The machine that looks like a Leviathan is more intimidating looking than it actually is. Anything will work against it, provided that you can get close to it quickly. It is in your best interest to not stay at long range fighting the massive MT, for it will keep throwing big missile salvos your way. The fastest and easiest way is get on top of it and slash it with a blade. It will die after 4-5 slashes (if using the MOONLIGHT laser blade). Alternatively, bring some rockets and blast it from top open; it will require a dozen or so large rockets to be demolished.
Trivia[]
- Can obtain the back part booster MWB-MX/WAKE. Do not get hit by any missiles the MPTA19 throw at you in the first segment and destroy both MPTA19 and the small enemy MTs in under 110 seconds once the timer is up, then proceed to destroy the massive MT. You can get hit with missiles after the first timed segment is up and still receive the part. With a light AC and decent booster you can stay hidden behind a plane for the duration of the test. There is no time limit for the big MT itself.
- The mission screen shows a picture of an IC-003-IN (Big White), suggesting that the technology came from the remains of a previously destroyed one.
- You fail the mission if all of the transports are destroyed.