Core Combat Mechanics — Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Guide

Your guide to Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon missions. We cover Chapter 1 missions like Illegal Entry, Destroy Artillery Installations, and more. Get mission details and rewards!

Hey there, Raven! So you're diving into Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and want to get a handle on the missions? You've come to the right place. This guide breaks down all the missions, chapter by chapter, just like they appear in the game's Replay Mission list. Think of me as your wingman, helping you navigate the chaos of Rubicon. ## Chapter 1 This first chapter is all about getting your bearings and proving you've got what it takes. You'll be taking on various objectives, from data retrieval to straight-up destruction. Let's get into it: | # | Icon | Mission | Combat Zone | Objective | Reward | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 01 |  | "[Illegal Entry](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Illegal_Entry "Illegal Entry")" | Southern Belius - [Grid 135](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Grid_135 "Grid 135")/ [Contaminated City](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Contaminated_City "Contaminated City") | _Retrieve Data_ | _170,000 COAM_ | _Obtain a mercenary license._ | | 02 |  | "[Destroy Artillery Installations](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Destroy_Artillery_Installations "Destroy Artillery Installations")" | Southern Belius - Contaminated City | _Destroy Targets_ | _100,000 COAM_ | - _Destroy all Rubicon Liberation Front artillery installations._
- _Extra rewards based on number of enemies destroyed._ | | 03 |  | "[Grid 135 Cleanup](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Grid_135_Cleanup "Grid 135 Cleanup")" | Southern Belius - Grid 135 | _Eliminate Enemy Squads_ | _68,000 COAM_ | _Mop up Dafeng MT squads deployed in Grid 135._ | | 04 | [![Mission icon ACVI Destroy the Transport Helicopters]()](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Destroy_the_Transport_Helicopters "Destroy the Transport Helicopters") | "[Destroy the Transport Helicopters](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Destroy_the_Transport_Helicopters "Destroy the Transport Helicopters")" | Southern Belius - Contaminated City | _Destroy Targets_ | _80,000 COAM,_
_Battle Log_ | - _Destroy all the Rubicon Liberation Front logistics helicopters._
- _Extra rewards based on number of enemies destroyed._ | | 05 | [![Mission icon ACVI Destroy the Tester AC]()](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Destroy_the_Tester_AC "Destroy the Tester AC") | "[Destroy the Tester AC](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Destroy_the_Tester_AC "Destroy the Tester AC")" | Southern Belius - Contaminated City | _Destroy Enemy AC_ | _95,000 COAM,_
_Battle Log_ | _Destroy the Dafeng Core Industry Tester AC._ | | 06 | [![Mission icon ACVI Attack the Dam Complex]()](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Attack_the_Dam_Complex "Attack the Dam Complex") | "[Attack the Dam Complex](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Attack_the_Dam_Complex "Attack the Dam Complex")" | Southern Belius - [Gallia Dam Complex](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Gallia_Dam_Complex "Gallia Dam Complex") | _Attack Base/Destroy Infrastructure_ | _150,000 COAM,_
_Battle Log_ | - _Attack the Rubicon Liberation Front's dam complex and destroy all generator facilities._
- _Accompanied by friendly craft._ | | 07 | [![Mission icon ACVI Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship]()](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Destroy_the_Weaponized_Mining_Ship "Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship") | "[Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Destroy_the_Weaponized_Mining_Ship "Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship")" | Western Belius - [Bona Dea Dunes](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Bona_Dea_Dunes "Bona Dea Dunes") | _Destroy Target_ | _270,000 COAM_ | _Destroy the weaponized mining ship STRIDER, a key military asset of the Rubicon Liberation Front._ | | 08 | [![Mission icon ACVI Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship]()](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Escort_the_Weaponized_Mining_Ship "Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship") | "[Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Escort_the_Weaponized_Mining_Ship "Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship")" | Western Belius - Bona Dea Dunes | _Escort Target_ | _500,000 COAM_ | _Defend the weaponized mining ship STRIDER, a key military asset of the Rubicon Liberation Front._ | | 09 | [![Mission icon ACVI Operation Wallclimber]()](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Operation_Wallclimber "Operation Wallclimber") | "[Operation Wallclimber](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Operation_Wallclimber "Operation Wallclimber")" | Central Belius - Liberation Front Fortress "[The Wall](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/The_Wall "The Wall")" | _Attack Base/Destroy Enemy Craft_ | _330,000 COAM,_
_Battle Log_ | - _Assist the assault on the Rubicon Liberation Front stronghold and destroy the JUGGERNAUT heavy mobile artillery platform._
- _Mid-route rendezvous with friendly craft._
- _Extra rewards based on number of enemies destroyed._ | | 10 | [![Mission icon ACVI Retrieve Combat Logs]()](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Retrieve_Combat_Logs "Retrieve Combat Logs") | "[Retrieve Combat Logs](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Retrieve_Combat_Logs "Retrieve Combat Logs")" | Central Belius - Arquebus Survey Base "The Wall" | _Retrieve Data_ | _10,000 COAM,_
_Battle Log_ | - _Recover at least 5 combat logs from MT wrecks._
- _Mission must be completed within time limit._
- _Extra rewards based on the logs recovered._ | Be careful with this one; you've got a strict time limit to grab those logs. Don't get bogged down fighting everything if you can help it! | | 11 | [![Mission icon ACVI Prisoner Rescue]()](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Prisoner_Rescue "Prisoner Rescue") | "[Prisoner Rescue](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Prisoner_Rescue "Prisoner Rescue")" | Southern Belius - Contaminated City | _Escort Client_ | _250,000 COAM,_
_Battle Log_ | _Escort the Rubicon Liberation Front helicopter deployed on a prisoner rescue operation._ | | 12 | [![Mission icon ACVI Investigate BAWS Arsenal No 2]()](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Investigate_BAWS_Arsenal_No._2 "Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2") | "[Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/Investigate_BAWS_Arsenal_No._2 "Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2")" | Northern Belius - [BAWS Arsenal No. 2](https://armoredcore.fandom.com/wiki/BAWS_Arsenal_No._2 "BAWS Arsenal No. 2") | _Infiltrate Facility/Survey_ | _180,000 COAM_ | _Infiltrate BAWS Arsenal No.2 and deter..._ (Mission details cut off in source) Keep pushing, Raven. We'll get through this together. Check back for the next chapter's breakdown!