Ark Equipment

Lassard

Objective: Recover the Decrypter

Captain heard that an Ark emerged in the Jackal Canyon!

If any Ark survivors met the Jackals then they were dead in minutes, but their Ark’s Decrypter should still be intact. It’s dangerous, but we need you to go north into the Jackal Canyon, find that Ark, and recover the Decrypter.

Bring me that Decrypter and I’ll be able to read the lost sectors on your ID Drive.

Provided Equipment: None

Reward: None

New Objective: Locate the Jackal Canyon

Lassard has hit a snag while attempting to decrypt your ID Drive. There are some sectors he can’t access with the single Decrypter he has. However, he knows where a second Decrypter is. Captain Marshall has heard rumors that another Ark has emerged in the Jackal Canyon. Chances are any survivors have been killed by the Jackal Clan. However, the Ark may still be intact, including its Decrypter. Lassard needs you to head into the Jackal Canyon and retrieve that Decrypter. It won’t be an easy job, but it’s the only way to access those restricted sectors on your ID Drive.

Waltzing into Jackal Canyon isn’t something that should be taken lightly. Before leaving Subway Town, pay a visit to Jani and stock up on ammo and supplies. If you haven’t already, now’s the perfect time to buy the Dynamite Bolts Schematic. This allows you to construct explosive ammo for your Striker Crossbow. Make sure you have enough Steel-Tipped Bolts and Explosive Packs to make at least 24 Dynamite Bolts. Also, load up on ammo for your Sniper Rifle, Combat Shotgun, and Authority Machine Gun. Finally, buy Bandages or the ingredients to make your own. Before leaving town, visit Sparky’s Auto Parts downstairs to buy ammo and Shields for your Monarch.

The entrance to Jackal Canyon isn’t far from Subway Town, so don’t expect much resistance in the form of bandit vehicles along the way. Still, if you encounter any bandits on the road, take the time to wipe them out. As you near the footbridge leading across a deep chasm, make sure no enemy vehicles are around before exiting your Monarch. Step onto the footbridge and follow it to the large metal door leading into the canyon.

Jackal Canyon

New Objective: Find the Ark and recover the Decrypter

Soon after entering the canyon, you encounter the first Jackal bandit patrolling near a gate. While his back is turned, hit him with an Advanced Wingstick for a silent kill. The closed gate prevents you from advancing deeper into the canyon, so you need to find a way to open it. For now, ignore the Jackals on the large multi-tiered tower-like structure—you can deal with them later. Grab the Jackal Crossbow card from a small, dark alcove on the left of where you first entered the canyon. Jump up into this alcove to retrieve the card along with some Beer Bottles and Dynamite Bolts. Now look for the tunnel opposite of the gate and follow the adjoining path.

As you exit the tunnel and step onto a makeshift footbridge, a pair of Jackals appear in front of you chanting high-pitched war cries before charging. These guys are fast and agile, not unlike the Ghost Clan bandits. They’ll jump, roll, and sidestep in an attempt to avoid your ranged attacks. Wait until they’re a couple of meters in front of you and then you can blast them with your Combat Shotgun. One hit may not be enough to drop these guys, so be prepared to hit each Jackal with at least a couple of rounds of Buckshot. Alternatively, if you want to try out your new Dynamite Bolts, fire one into a Jackal and watch as they panic before the bolt explodes.

At the end of the footbridge is a small shack. Rush inside the shack to prevent getting hit by the incoming flaming arrows fired by the Jackals positioned on the central tower. As long as you have the shack’s metal roof overhead, the arrows harmlessly bounce away. Interact with the lever next to the shack’s entrance to open the gate blocking the canyon’s entrance. Once the gate is open, hold in the shack and take a few moments to snipe the arrow-firing Jackals on the tower and surrounding cliffs. Both the Sniper Rifle and the Striker Crossbow’s Dynamite Bolts work well for this task. Even the Settler Pistol loaded with Fat Mammas is effective for these long-range engagements. Stay inside the shack while picking off the Jackal shooters one by one. Don’t leave until all flaming arrow attacks have ceased. Before leaving the shack, be sure to grab the Jackal Club collector card sitting on a crate next to some Cloth Rags, Beer Bottles, and Dynamite Bolts. Retrace your steps back to the gate and continue along the cliffside path.

As you pass through the open gate, you’re attacked by more Jackals rushing down the path. Backpedal as necessary while firing your Combat Shotgun—and keep some Bandages ready. Most of the Jackals attack with melee weapons, but some are equipped with assault rifles. Deal with the charging Jackals first, then attack their firearm-equipped buddies. Also, watch out for floating red balloons. Dangling from each balloon is a high explosive charge that detonates if you get close to it. You can neutralize these threats by simply shooting the balloons. Just make sure you’re a safe distance away before they detonate.

As you pass through the next tunnel, a Jackal swings in from the left, arriving from the central tower via a zipline. Blast him with your Combat Shotgun, then cautiously continue through the cave. When you spot a pair of explosive orange and white barrels tumbling down the path toward you, backpedal to avoid contact, then shoot the barrels to make them explode. More Jackals come charging at you following the barrel attack, so be ready to greet them with a volley of Buckshot.

When you reach this platform, you must use a zipline to cross to the cliff on the left. Before interacting with the zipline, equip your Sniper Rifle and pick off the Jackals in the distance who are firing flaming arrows at you. Fortunately, the metal awning over the platform protects you from most incoming arrows, so take your time aiming and make each shot count. Once the area is clear, use the zipline to reach a small alcove in the cliff. Hold inside the alcove and use your Authority Machine Gun to exchange fire with a pair of Jackals. Once they’re down, use another zipline to reach the next path.

As the path turns toward this large platform, watch out for a Jackal on a rooftop to the right firing Dynamite Bolts at you. Answer back with a Dynamite Bolt of your own. Now turn toward the platform and deal with more Jackals charging at you. Try to detonate the orange and white barrel as they run past it to dish out some devastating splash damage. Mow down the rest with your Authority Machine Gun and Combat Shotgun. Continue blasting Jackals as you advance up the narrow footbridge leading up to a lift. Ignore the incoming arrows for now and keep moving—as long as you don’t stand still, the shooters will have a hard time hitting you. Before boarding the lift, grab a Night Blossom on the left side of the path. Now board the lift and throw the switch to ride it down to the next area.

Be ready to blast a trio of Jackals as you step off the lift, and watch a fourth arriving via zipline on the path ahead. After taking out the Jackal on the zipline, search the nearby shacks for ammo and supplies. As you exit, prepare for more Jackals hopping out the nearby hatches. Backpedal while opening fire on the charging Jackals. Look for the two white propane tanks on the right side of the path and target them as the Jackals run past—detonating these tanks at the right time can wipe out two Jackals at the same time. Once the charging Jackals are all dead, turn your attention to the nearby tower and pick off any ranged attackers with Dynamite Bolts. Follow the footbridge up to the tower, blasting more Jackals along the way.

The descent down this part of the canyon is extremely treacherous. The spiral path leading to the bottom of the canyon is guarded by several Jackals, most firing flaming arrows at you. To make matters worse, the canyon is filled with red balloons carrying explosives. Blast as many balloons as possible with your Assault Rifle or Authority Machine Gun, then begin picking off the Jackals with Dynamite Bolts as you cautiously descend. But be ready to switch weapons if you spot more red balloons or Jackals charging straight for you. If you’re running low on Dynamite Bolts, Fat Mammas are equally effective at quickly stopping the arrow-firing Jackals. Cautiously descend to the bottom of the canyon and search the shacks there for some supplies and ammo, including some HE Grenades and Fat Mammas.

Enter the cavern at the bottom of the canyon to approach the Ark. As soon as you enter the cavern, a large metal door slams shut behind you. The path leading to the Ark is guarded by a few more Jackals, but they’re easily dispatched with Dynamite Bolts. Step inside the Ark and turn to the right to look for a small blue screen with a black palm print. Interact with this screen to open a hatch revealing the Decrypter. Grab the Decrypter and turn around to face the Ark’s door. Shoot a Dynamite Bolt at the Jackal charging at you. Exit the Ark and turn to the left. At the top of a short flight of stairs is a bicycle-like mode of transportation attached to an overhead rail system. Interact with this device to ride it all the way back to the canyon’s entrance. There are a couple of Jackals patrolling near the doorway, so be ready to take them out before exiting.

Subway Town

New Objective: Deliver the Decrypter to Lassard

Having escaped Jackal Canyon with the Decrypter, return to your Monarch and drive back to Subway Town. From Saul’s garage, head directly to the Resistance Base and go see Lassard. Within a few seconds Lassard has cracked into the restricted sectors on your ID Drive. The information on the ID Drive contains a treasure trove of data, including the locations, codes, and re-entry times of every Ark on Earth. The codes can be used to free the remaining Arks the Authority has buried. For the first time, Captain Marshall now feels that Resistance has a good chance to topple the Authority, but it won’t be easy. First, he needs you to knock out the Authority Security Bridge. Speak to Portman for details on your next job. . .

As you pass through the open gate, you’re attacked by more Jackals rushing down the path. Backpedal as necessary while firing your Combat Shotgun—and keep some Bandages ready. Most of the Jackals attack with melee weapons, but some are equipped with assault rifles. Deal with the charging Jackals first, then attack their firearm-equipped buddies. Also, watch out for floating red balloons. Dangling from each balloon is a high explosive charge that detonates if you get close to it. You can neutralize these threats by simply shooting the balloons. Just make sure you’re a safe distance away before they detonate.

As you pass through the next tunnel, a Jackal swings in from the left, arriving from the central tower via a zipline. Blast him with your Combat Shotgun, then cautiously continue through the cave. When you spot a pair of explosive orange and white barrels tumbling down the path toward you, backpedal to avoid contact, then shoot the barrels to make them explode. More Jackals come charging at you following the barrel attack, so be ready to greet them with a volley of Buckshot.

When you reach this platform, you must use a zipline to cross to the cliff on the left. Before interacting with the zipline, equip your Sniper Rifle and pick off the Jackals in the distance who are firing flaming arrows at you. Fortunately, the metal awning over the platform protects you from most incoming arrows, so take your time aiming and make each shot count. Once the area is clear, use the zipline to reach a small alcove in the cliff. Hold inside the alcove and use your Authority Machine Gun to exchange fire with a pair of Jackals. Once they’re down, use another zipline to reach the next path.

As the path turns toward this large platform, watch out for a Jackal on a rooftop to the right firing Dynamite Bolts at you. Answer back with a Dynamite Bolt of your own. Now turn toward the platform and deal with more Jackals charging at you. Try to detonate the orange and white barrel as they run past it to dish out some devastating splash damage. Mow down the rest with your Authority Machine Gun and Combat Shotgun. Continue blasting Jackals as you advance up the narrow footbridge leading up to a lift. Ignore the incoming arrows for now and keep moving—as long as you don’t stand still, the shooters will have a hard time hitting you. Before boarding the lift, grab a Night Blossom on the left side of the path. Now board the lift and throw the switch to ride it down to the next area.

Be ready to blast a trio of Jackals as you step off the lift, and watch a fourth arriving via zipline on the path ahead. After taking out the Jackal on the zipline, search the nearby shacks for ammo and supplies. As you exit, prepare for more Jackals hopping out the nearby hatches. Backpedal while opening fire on the charging Jackals. Look for the two white propane tanks on the right side of the path and target them as the Jackals run past—detonating these tanks at the right time can wipe out two Jackals at the same time. Once the charging Jackals are all dead, turn your attention to the nearby tower and pick off any ranged attackers with Dynamite Bolts. Follow the footbridge up to the tower, blasting more Jackals along the way.

The descent down this part of the canyon is extremely treacherous. The spiral path leading to the bottom of the canyon is guarded by several Jackals, most firing flaming arrows at you. To make matters worse, the canyon is filled with red balloons carrying explosives. Blast as many balloons as possible with your Assault Rifle or Authority Machine Gun, then begin picking off the Jackals with Dynamite Bolts as you cautiously descend. But be ready to switch weapons if you spot more red balloons or Jackals charging straight for you. If you’re running low on Dynamite Bolts, Fat Mammas are equally effective at quickly stopping the arrow-firing Jackals. Cautiously descend to the bottom of the canyon and search the shacks there for some supplies and ammo, including some HE Grenades and Fat Mammas.

Enter the cavern at the bottom of the canyon to approach the Ark. As soon as you enter the cavern, a large metal door slams shut behind you. The path leading to the Ark is guarded by a few more Jackals, but they’re easily dispatched with Dynamite Bolts. Step inside the Ark and turn to the right to look for a small blue screen with a black palm print. Interact with this screen to open a hatch revealing the Decrypter. Grab the Decrypter and turn around to face the Ark’s door. Shoot a Dynamite Bolt at the Jackal charging at you. Exit the Ark and turn to the left. At the top of a short flight of stairs is a bicycle-like mode of transportation attached to an overhead rail system. Interact with this device to ride it all the way back to the canyon’s entrance. There are a couple of Jackals patrolling near the doorway, so be ready to take them out before exiting.

Subway Town

New Objective: Deliver the Decrypter to Lassard

Having escaped Jackal Canyon with the Decrypter, return to your Monarch and drive back to Subway Town. From Saul’s garage, head directly to the Resistance Base and go see Lassard. Within a few seconds Lassard has cracked into the restricted sectors on your ID Drive. The information on the ID Drive contains a treasure trove of data, including the locations, codes, and re-entry times of every Ark on Earth. The codes can be used to free the remaining Arks the Authority has buried. For the first time, Captain Marshall now feels that Resistance has a good chance to topple the Authority, but it won’t be easy. First, he needs you to knock out the Authority Security Bridge. Speak to Portman for details on your next job. . .