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.31.02. Eclipse Smuggling Depot
Mass Effect

.31.02. Eclipse Smuggling Depot

Walkthrough for Mass Effect's Eclipse Smuggling Depot (Secure Smuggled Cargo) in the Hourglass Nebula. Save crates for 180 Credits each.

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Walkthrough for Mass Effect's Eclipse Smuggling Depot (Secure Smuggled Cargo) in the Hourglass Nebula. Save crates for 180 Credits each.

Location: Hourglass Nebula, Faryar system, Daratar (3rd planet)

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Prepare your (HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) and weapons before starting.
  2. 2
    Sprint towards the crates as soon as you enter the area.
  3. 3
    Deploy Drones (if available) to distract the YMIR Mechs.
  4. 4
    Keep your Drones active and focus on shooting down the YMIR Mechs while they are distracted.
  5. 5
    Try to save as many crates as possible.

Enemy Defenses: Shield, Armor

Enemies: 3 YMIR Mechs

Items: Med Kit, Element Zero (500), Power Cells

Tips
  • Having the Cain heavy weapon or three Drones can significantly help in saving crates.
  • The YMIR Mechs will start hitting the crates when you get in range of the first one.
  • It is not worth failing the mission or dying over saving crates unless you want to boast about your skills.
  • You receive 180 Credits for each crate you save.

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