Guide through Mass Effect 2's 'Investigate' mission. Learn about your specialization choice, item locations, and how to handle the Collector ambush.
Alright, let's get this 'Investigate' mission sorted out. It's pretty straightforward at first, mostly just a lot of running around the ship.
- 1
Where: The Collector ship.
What: You'll start by running through the ship. Don't worry, there are no enemies right away.
What to do: Just keep moving forward. You'll see various items scattered around, like Collector Technology (worth 7500 or 15000 credits), Med Kits, Power Cells, and Element Zero (worth 250 credits). Grab everything you can.
- 2
Where: Still on the Collector ship.
What: You'll come across a Control Terminal. Examining this is important.
What to do: Interact with the Control Terminal. This is where you'll choose your combat specialization.
Why this way: This is your first major combat upgrade. You can choose training in Assault Rifle, Shotgun, or Sniper Rifle. If you've already unlocked an advanced version of one, you can pick that instead.
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Where: The specialization choice screen.
What: You're presented with your specialization options.
What to do: Decide on your specialization. The guide recommends against the Shotgun or its upgrade. If you're choosing between the Assault Rifle and Sniper Rifle, it really comes down to your playstyle. If you prefer to be aggressive and run-and-gun, the Assault Rifle is a solid choice. However, if you're all about precision and landing headshots, the Sniper Rifle specialization is the way to go, as it unlocks the powerful Widow sniper rifle.
- 4
Where: Continuing through the ship.
What: You'll need to keep moving, picking up more items, and head towards a ramp.
What to do: Continue running through the ship, grabbing any remaining items. Make your way up the ramp.
- 5
Where: Near the Command Console.
What: You'll find a Command Console. Your objective is to try and contact the Normandy.
What to do: Interact with the Command Console to contact the Normandy. Brace yourself, because it's a trap!
Why this way: As you'll quickly find out, disabled Collector ships aren't safe havens. This is the trigger for the ambush.
- 6
Where: The area around the Command Console.
What: Platforms will start arriving, bringing enemies. You'll face groups of three Collectors or a single Scion. The first platforms will approach from ahead and to your right (south and west), with the next two coming from your left (south and east).
What to do: Immediately find good cover. Watch the platforms as they approach. Prioritize targets: Scions are dangerous with their Shockwaves, so keep your distance. The Collectors are less of a threat but still require attention. If you run low on ammo, the first platform that arrives with Collectors has heatsinks you can pick up.
Why this way: Staying in cover is crucial to avoid taking heavy damage from the Collectors and Scions. Getting too close to a Scion is a quick way to get hit by their powerful Shockwave attack.
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Where: After the ambush.
What: The immediate threat is dealt with.
What to do: Once you've cleared the enemies, contact the Normandy again using the Command Console to proceed to the next step of your mission.
- Don't underestimate the Scions; their Shockwave attack can hit hard and knock you back. Keep moving and use cover effectively.
- If you chose the Sniper Rifle specialization, the Widow is a fantastic weapon for the rest of the game, especially for headshots.
- Make sure to pick up all the items, especially the Element Zero and Collector Technology, as they can be valuable.
- Combat Specialization unlocked (Assault Rifle, Shotgun, or Sniper Rifle).
- Experience and potentially credits from collected items.
- Progression to the next mission stage.
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