Field Test

Olympus · mission.

Mission read

Locate all elements of the lost device, and return them to Operator technicians in orbit. Run it as a mission prospect on Olympus with a recorded difficulty of 2/4. Time allowance: 6h; payout: Easy 75 Ren; Normal 150 Ren; Hard 225 Ren

Campaign position

• Prerequisite: Dry Run

Where to go

Objective approach

No per-difficulty item manifest is recorded for this guide. Follow the on-screen tracker, then use the notes below to decide what to stage before committing to the final hand-in.

• Read the objective tracker after every major interaction; many ICARUS prospects reveal the next step only after the current one completes.
• Stage resources at the hand-in or build site before triggering final timers, wildlife waves, or extraction travel.
• If the guide has a manifest above, build the Hard list first when possible; it covers lower-difficulty planning and avoids under-packing.
• Keep the return route open. A finished objective still fails the run if the crew cannot safely reach the dropship or delivery pod.

Preparation

• Start with a bedroll, campfire or shelter kit, oxygen and water storage, bandages, splints, and enough food to cover the full route.
• Assign one player to navigation and one to resource accounting so the crew does not duplicate long hauls or miss a delivery line.
• Use the loadout list below as the minimum kit, then add mission-specific tools before launch.

Hazards and controls

• No special hazard is recorded, so default to storm shelter, wound treatment, spare tools, and enough ammunition for unexpected predators.
• Long travel remains the risk: mark caves, water, and emergency shelter locations as you move.

Execution checklist

• Before drop: confirm prerequisite unlocks, mission timer, loadout, and who carries shared deployables.
• On landing: locate water, set a respawn point, and confirm the first objective marker before building a permanent base.
• Mid-run: consolidate loot and mission items at one marked cache; keep one repair kit and medical stack on each player.
• Before extract: verify every optional delivery, reward unlock, and follow-up objective is complete before leaving orbit-side cargo behind.

Source notes

Olympus · mission.

Briefing

RECOVER AN EXPERIMENTAL DEVICE FOR ACS
//OPERATOR: ACS
//REGION: Canyons
//BACKGROUND: During a covert field test, a Larkwell drone carrying an experimental device was destroyed by severe weather. The Operator urgently requires this equipment returned. Preliminary scans suggest much of the drone's remains impacted in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
//MISSION: Locate all elements of the lost device, and return them to Operator technicians in orbit.
//TERMS: The Operator will provide substantial remuneration to successful contractors, but no on-the-ground support. Expect access challenges. Equip for hot, dry conditions and sandstorms.
Can be started in an Olympus Open World as an Operation - requires the C0NT4CT Device.

Objectives

ACS: Drone Recovery

• Search Crash Site Alpha
  • Collect Lost Prototype Components
• Search Crash Site Bravo
  • Collect Lost Prototype Components
• Search Crash Site Delta
  • Collect Lost Prototype Components
• Assemble Prototype Components
• Test the Prototype

Hints & tips

Access to Cloth Armor or Workshop Armors can help combat the heat. Bring ramps or ladders for crash sites Alpha and Delta. This is a quick mission if you run to each crash site. The device is crafted in the Character Crafting menu. Prepare for Cougars and Scorpions if you aren't bringing workshop gear.