Combat & Mission Flow — Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Guide

Your guide to Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon missions. We break down Chapter 1 missions, objectives, and rewards to help you on Rubicon.

Alright, let's get you started with the missions in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. Think of this as your initial briefing, covering what you'll be doing early on. We'll go through them mission by mission, so you know what to expect. ### Chapter 1 Here's a look at the missions in the first chapter: | # | Mission | Combat Zone | Objective | Reward | |---|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------| | 01| "Illegal Entry" | Southern Belius - Grid 135 / Contaminated City | Retrieve Data | 170,000 COAM | | 02| "Destroy Artillery Installations" | Southern Belius - Contaminated City | Destroy Targets | 100,000 COAM | | 03| "Grid 135 Cleanup" | Southern Belius - Grid 135 | Eliminate Enemy Squads | 68,000 COAM | | 04| "Destroy the Transport Helicopters" | Southern Belius - Contaminated City | Destroy Targets | 80,000 COAM, Battle Log | | 05| "Destroy the Tester AC" | Southern Belius - Contaminated City | Destroy Enemy AC | 95,000 COAM, Battle Log | | 06| "Attack the Dam Complex" | Southern Belius - Gallia Dam Complex | Attack Base/Destroy Infrastructure | 150,000 COAM, Battle Log | | 07| "Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship" | Western Belius - Bona Dea Dunes | Destroy Target | 270,000 COAM | | 08| "Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship" | Western Belius - Bona Dea Dunes | Escort Target | 500,000 COAM | | 09| "Operation Wallclimber" | Central Belius - Liberation Front Fortress "The Wall" | Attack Base/Destroy Enemy Craft | 330,000 COAM, Battle Log | | 10| "Retrieve Combat Logs" | Central Belius - Arquebus Survey Base "The Wall" | Retrieve Data | 10,000 COAM, Battle Log | | 11| "Prisoner Rescue" | Southern Belius - Contaminated City | Escort Client | 250,000 COAM, Battle Log | | 12| "Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2" | Northern Belius - BAWS Arsenal No. 2 | Infiltrate Facility/Survey | 180,000 COAM | * "Illegal Entry": This is your very first mission. Your main goal is to simply retrieve some data. It's also where you'll get your mercenary license, so pay attention! * "Destroy Artillery Installations": You'll need to take out all the Rubicon Liberation Front's artillery. Keep an eye out for extra COAM if you manage to destroy more enemies than strictly required. * "Grid 135 Cleanup": A straightforward mission to mop up some Dafeng MT squads in Grid 135. * "Destroy the Transport Helicopters": Your objective here is to destroy all the logistics helicopters. Similar to the artillery mission, you can earn extra rewards by taking out more enemies. * "Destroy the Tester AC": You'll face off against the Dafeng Core Industry Tester AC. This is a good test of your combat skills early on. * "Attack the Dam Complex": You're assaulting the Rubicon Liberation Front's dam complex and need to destroy all the generator facilities. You'll have friendly craft supporting you, which can be helpful. * "Destroy the Weaponized Mining Ship": This is a big one – you need to destroy the weaponized mining ship called STRIDER. It's a key asset for the Rubicon Liberation Front. * "Escort the Weaponized Mining Ship": Following up on the last mission, you'll now be defending the STRIDER. Make sure it stays in one piece! * "Operation Wallclimber": You're assisting in an assault on a Rubicon Liberation Front stronghold. Your target is the JUGGERNAUT heavy mobile artillery platform. Expect a mid-mission rendezvous with friendly forces. * "Retrieve Combat Logs": This mission has a time limit, so be quick! You need to find at least 5 combat logs from MT wrecks. More logs recovered means more rewards. * "Prisoner Rescue": You'll be escorting a Rubicon Liberation Front helicopter that's on a prisoner rescue mission. Stick close and keep them safe. * "Investigate BAWS Arsenal No. 2": Your task here is to infiltrate BAWS Arsenal No. 2 and deter any resistance. This is a survey mission. This should give you a solid overview of what to expect in Chapter 1. Keep these objectives in mind as you head out onto Rubicon!