Maelstrom

Styx · mission.

Mission read

Use whatever means necessary to clear a path and open the region for prospecting. Run it as a mission prospect on Styx with a recorded difficulty of 3/4. Time allowance: 2d; payout: Easy 150 Ren + 50 Exotics; Normal 300 Ren + 100 Exotics; Hard 450 Ren + 150 Exotics

Campaign position

• Prerequisite: Omphalos
• Leads to: Cultivation Specialist, Husk, Ironclad, Opulence, Halcyon

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

Styx · mission.

Briefing

Clear a Path to Enter a New Region
//OPERATOR: UDA
//BIOME: The Wall
//BACKGROUND: The remote Wall remains one of the many uncharted realms of this new region. Exotic demand is accelerating, and the UDA is demanding access for development. Current data suggests there may be major weather events.
//MISSION: Use whatever means necessary to clear a path and open the region for prospecting.
//TERMS: All power and operational requirements are the responsibility of the Contractor.

Objectives

Expedition: Icy Regions

• Collect a Radar From Dropship Storage
• Scan Edge of the River Region
  • Travel to the map location [M]
  • Deploy the station
  • Activate the Station
  • 0% Complete
  • Scanner Durability: 2,000 / 2,000
  • Collect the station
• Scan the Snowy Plateau region
  • Travel to the map location [M]
  • Deploy the station
  • Activate the Station
  • 0% Complete
  • Scanner Durability: 2,000 / 2,000
  • Collect the station
• Scan the Wall region
  • Travel to the map location [M]
  • Deploy the station
  • Activate the Station
  • 0% Complete
  • Scanner Durability: 2,000 / 2,000
  • Collect the station
• Travel to the Cave Detected by the Station
• Gain Access to the Cave
  • Collect the Explosive Devices at Nearby Equipment Resupply Pod
  • Travel to the map location [M]
  • Collect the equipment
  • Place an Explosive Device on the Cave-In
  • Travel to the Other Side of the Cave-In (Find A Way Around)
  • Place an Explosive Device on the Cave-In
• Stand Back

Hints & tips

Storms are frequent and severe on Hard. Build in a cave because you will spend way too much time repairing your house. When traveling, bringing a concrete 1x1 structure, heat source(s), and a bed is recommended.
This mission involves a lot of running, so be prepared for a long trek!
Enemies will spawn at each scan location:

• The River Region sends wolves and bears.
• The Snowy Plateau will send snow wolves and snow leopards. There is a risk of naturally spawning polar bears and arctic scorpions joining the fight.
• The Wall region sends polar bears and polar bear cubs. The wall fight is difficult, and it is worth building a bed nearby for a quick respawn. It is a long walk through the snow otherwise. Bringing Wood Wall Fortifications and Wood Spike Fortifications is highly recommended.
  The explosives are located in a difficult-to-reach area - bringing ramps may be helpful. Also, collect both explosives at the same time from the supply pod. The mission may not progress if you only take 1 to the wall at a time.