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.3E.02. Merc Base & Archangel's Base
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.3E.02. Merc Base & Archangel's Base

Walkthrough for Mass Effect 2's .3E.02. Merc Base & Archangel's Base mission. Find items, defeat enemies, and complete objectives.

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Walkthrough for Mass Effect 2's .3E.02. Merc Base & Archangel's Base mission. Find items, defeat enemies, and complete objectives.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Exit the club and head southwest to find the Blue Suns Driver.
  2. 2
    Once inside the base, speak to Jaroth (Eclipse leader) for codex info.
  3. 3
    Collect the datapad for an assignment to turn in to Aria.
  4. 4
    Hack the Friend of Foe ID of the Heavy Mech to make combat easier.
  5. 5
    In the same room, find the datapad with 'Protection' Money Accounts (6,000) and other items.
  6. 6
    Behind a locked door, find more items, including the Blue Suns Weapon Shipment (Submachine Gun upgrade unlock).
  7. 7
    If Zaeed is on your team, speak to Tarak for a special scene and then Jentha for a Blue Suns codex update.
  8. 8
    Speak to Cathka's Assistant to proceed.
  9. 9
    During the conversation with Cathka, if you have at least 100 Renegade points, use the Renegade Interrupt to kill him and prevent the gunship from being fully repaired.
  10. 10
    After this, you will be attacked. The mercs initially believe you are allied with them.
  11. 11
    Collect Med Kits and Omni-tool Power Boost X-Mods (Tech Damage upgrade unlock).
  12. 12
    During Archangel's conversation, a Renegade interrupt may appear while holding the sniper, allowing you to kill one of the mechs.
  13. 13
    Objective: Keep Garrus alive.
  14. 14
    Defeat enemies including LOKI Mech, Eclipse Troopers, YMIR Mech, and Jaroth.
  15. 15
    Collect the M-15 Vindicator Battle Rifle, Med Kits, and access a Wall Safe (4,000).
  16. 16
    You can obtain items during or after the battle. Use powers and shooting from a vantage point to prevent enemies from entering the base.
  17. 17
    If you hacked the mech, focus on the troopers. If enemies breach the base, counter them on the ground floor.
  18. 18
    Do not forget to grab the Vindicator assault rifle.
Tips
  • Hacking the Heavy Mech makes dealing with troopers easier.
  • A Renegade choice with Cathka can prevent the gunship from being fully repaired.
  • A Renegade interrupt during Archangel's conversation can eliminate a mech before the fight.
  • The M-15 Vindicator is a powerful assault rifle available at this stage.

Items:

  • Element Zero (500)
  • Eezo Smuggling Accounts (4,000)
  • 'Protection' Money Accounts (6,000)
  • Medical Station
  • Power Cells
  • Blue Suns Weapon Shipment (Submachine Gun upgrade unlock)
  • Blue Suns Gunrunning Accounts (4,000)
  • Med Kits
  • Omni-tool Power Boost X-Mods (Tech Damage upgrade unlock)
  • Wall Safe (4000)

Enemies:

  • LOKI Mech (Armor)
  • Eclipse Troopers (Barrier)
  • YMIR Mech (Shield, Armor)
  • Jaroth (Shield, Armor)

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