Firewalker: Prothean Ruin

Prothean artifacts have been detected on the planet’s surface. The artifact site is protected by a powerful energy barrier. Scans detect muted mechanical signatures consistent with hidden automated defenses.

[001]

Plot a course to Kopis, in Hoplos, which is part of Hades Nexus. When you reach the planet, start the scanner and launch a probe. Scan the planet’s surface until an anomaly is detected.

Only then can you land on the planet’s surface [001] , which proves to be part of an ancient civilization, complete with wondrous artifacts.

Part 5: Project Firewalker: Removing the Force Fields

[002]

The kinetic barrier protecting the dig site [002] is too powerful for the Hammerhead’s missiles to penetrate; therefore the barrier must be deactivated via targeting the generators.

There are four generators dotted around the dig site, and they are easily found if you follow the snaking power cables away from the force field energy dome. Refrain from ramming the barrier, as this damages the Hammerhead.

[003]

Each barrier features rocket drones [003] that must be destroyed or avoided (but preferably the former). When a rocket drone (or two) appears, shoot it while strafing left and right to avoid its rocket attack.

If you’re struck, or the Hammerhead sounds its shield alert, back up behind cover or out of range.

[004]

The first generator is to the right of the starting point, on the same plateau as the dig site, under a rocky overhang [004] .

[005]

[006]

The second generator is in the moonlit upper ledge area to the left of the starting point, behind a natural arch [005] .

There is element zero at the opposite end of the long ledge, in the shadow of a rock wall, above the stepped terrace of rock. You can reach the generator by boosting vertically where the cable is seen [006] , or use the stone ledge switchback from the ground.

Spoils of War > Resources > Refined Element Zero > Mine > 195 Element Zero

[007]

From the third generator, move to the left, with the cliff face to your right and the barrier on your left, and boost across the gap to an upper ledge [007] where more eezo is located.

Spoils of War > Resources > Refined Element Zero > Mine > 345 Element Zero

[008]

[009]

Head along the ledge and across a natural bridge [008] , where rocket drones appear. Below is where generator #1 once stood. Carefully remain on this upper bridge, then boost into the alcove and shut down generator #3 [009] .

On the plateau down by the barrier, nearby the second generator, is a mining spot where element zero is uncovered. Remove all rocket drone threats before you mine!

Spoils of War > Resources > Refined Element Zero > Mine > 165 Element Zero

[010]

[011]

You can make a lengthy boost across from generator #3 to the upper ledge [010] where more eezo can be found, or follow the cable and vertically lift up onto a sloping ledge to reach the last generator [011] , and then go for the eezo. Remove the last generator, and the barrier flickers and powers down.

Spoils of War > Resources > Refined Element Zero > Mine > 315 Element Zero

Recovering the Prothean Relic

[012]

Steer the Hammerhead into the dig site and disembark. Enter via the stone ramp and move down the crumbling tunnel to the right [012] . There’s a body to step over and a datapad to read on the table.

The Blue Suns that were guarding the facility for the doctors barely had time to erect the shield before the geth arrived. Before continuing, open the crate of element zero.

Spoils of War > Resources > Refined Element Zero > Mine > 225 Element Zero

[013]

Head down the giant, spiral passageway that finally opens up into a larger chamber [013] . In the corner to your left is a crate of eezo, along with a dead body (the remains of a Blue Suns trooper) to examine for some credits.

The journal on the ground nearby tells the grim story about the fate of Dr. O’Loy; who was apparently indoctrinated by the Reapers.

Spoils of War > Resources > Refined Element Zero > Mine > 255 Element Zero

Spoils of War > Dead Body > Examine > 3,750 Credits

[014]

[015]

Continue along the stone and metal support corridor to a small storage area [014] , where you can examine a research terminal (for an upgrade to your biotics) and listen to a second journal.

This is the last missive from Cayce, who signs off with a despondent farewell; something is in his head, trying to steal his thoughts.

Close by is a computer to hack. This opens the relic site itself! Approach the relic with caution, and find a final datapad to read; it is from O’Loy, who revealed the location of this site to the Collectors in exchange for them sparing his wife’s colony. Edge forward toward the relic [015] .

Upgrade > Research Terminal > Examine > Biotic Damage

[016]

While thoughts of Eletania spin in Shepard’s head, the squad stops and stares at the giant sphere with its hypnotic reflection for either moments or hours.

Reaching out to touch the sphere, Shepard watches as the ball rises, shuddering slightly and emanating a green glowing light [016] .

It violently shakes, and as the team cowers, it shrinks to a more manageable size. Shepard reaches forward to pick it up.