Finish Chapter 6 of the main story and you’ll be able to approach Vandham to apply for a license to pilot your very own Skell! However, getting the license won’t be easy. You’ll have to complete missions from every single division of BLADE.
Proficiency Exam 1
The proficiency exam from the Pathfinders.
Objective: Install a data probe at FrontierNav Site 117 in Primordia.
Site 117 is directly northeast from New LA. Refer to the FrontierNav section of this guide’s Data chapter for the location of the probe. Planting the probe requires only a level 1 Mechanical field skill.
Proficiency Exam 2
The proficiency exam from the Interceptors.
Objective: Defeat 12 blitz blattas in Noctilum.
The mini-map will point you to several places in Noctilum where blitz blattas are. Follow it and get the job done.
Proficiency Exam 3
The proficiency exam from the Harriers.
Objective: Defeat Shatskikh, the Flash in Primordia’s Northpointe Cove (appearances rare).
Follow the mini-map and await Shatskikh’s arrival. Shatskikh is a level 25 tyrant, so be on your guard! For a full rundown on this indigen, check the Bestiary/Enemy Index in this guide’s Data chapter. If the tyrant is not present, fast travel to a nearby location and repeat until it spawns.
Proficiency Exam 4
TThe proficiency exam from the Reclaimers.
Objective: Obtain the solar starship map in Noctilum’s Humdrum Peaks.
The mini-map and Follow Ball will lead you right to this one.
Proficiency Exam 5
The proficiency exam from the Curators.
Achieve All Objectives:
Gather eight rock armadillos in Noctilum.
Gather three beagflea squashes in Oblivia.
Gather six multi-speckled ladybugs in Primordia.
Refer to the Collectible Locations section of this guide’s Data chapter for the locations of these items. An efficient way to collect the Beagflea squash is to fast travel to the Dorian Caravan, collect a handful there, then fast travel to the spot, repeating these steps until you have all you need.
Proficiency Exam 6
The proficiency exam from the Prospectors.
Objective: Use FrontierNav to earn over 15,000 credits in a single return.
Refer to the FrontierNav section of this guide’s Data chapter for places to plant probes and to optimally place research probes.
Proficiency Exam 7
The proficiency exam from the Outfitters.
Objectives:
Get the examination weapon from Tauler on Division Drive in the Administrative District.
Achieve any objective:
Defeat three giant grexes in Primordia with a Trial Knife.
Defeat three giant grexes in Primordia with a Trial Assault Rifle.
Defeat three giant grexes in Primordia with a Trial Sword.
Tauler is right around the corner from the arms manufacturers’ terminal. Go grab all three weapons from him, then equip your desired one of the three and go kick some grex butt. You can find some giant grexes along Biahno Hills and Biahno River, among other places.
Proficiency Exam 8
The proficiency exam from the Mediators.
Achieve Any Objective:
Complete “The Handy Ma-non.”
Complete “The Pip-Squeak.”
Complete “That’s In-Credible!”
Go ahead and check around New LA for any one of these missions. You can find details on all of them in the Normal Missions section of this guide’s Walkthrough. Scan the objectives, pick the one you feel most confident doing, then get it done.
Claim Your Ride!
Once you’ve gotten all eight tests under your belt, talk to Walter in the Hangar in the Administrative District. Enjoy your new Skell!