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Your go-to guide for ALT://R1B1's PID Search in GTFO. Learn the best routes, enemy types, and resource locations to efficiently collect all 12 Personnel IDs and escape.

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Your go-to guide for ALT://R1B1's PID Search in GTFO. Learn the best routes, enemy types, and resource locations to efficiently collect all 12 Personnel IDs and escape.

Alright, so you've landed in ALT://R1B1, also known as PID Search. This is your introduction to the 'Gather Items' mission type in GTFO, which means your main goal isn't just survival, but finding a specific number of collectibles – in this case, 12 Personnel IDs (PIDs). The cool thing here is you don't have to clear every single zone. You've got options, and choosing the right path can save you a lot of trouble.

Walkthrough
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    Main Objective: You need to find 12 Personnel IDs. There are a total of 18 scattered across zones 39-45, so you'll need to explore some, but not all, of them.
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    Option 1: Zones 43-45
    • Start by entering Zone 43. Be ready for a CLASS II ALARM. Grab the PIDs here.
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    While you're in Zone 43, keep an eye out for a Colored Key. Picking this up is crucial if you plan on accessing Zones 39 and 40 later.
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    Next, head into Zone 44. This one's a CLASS III ALARM, so expect more intense enemy presence. Collect the PIDs.
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    Finally, push into Zone 45, another CLASS III ALARM zone. Secure the remaining PIDs you need here.
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    Option 2: Zones 41-42
    • If Option 1 seems too tough or you want a different route, you can go for Zone 41. Collect the PIDs.
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    Then, move into Zone 42. Grab the PIDs here too.
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    Heads up: Both Zone 41 and Zone 42 have a Scout lurking around, so be careful.
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    Option 3: Zones 39-40
    • This option requires the Colored Key you can find in Zone 43. If you didn't grab it, you can't access these zones.
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    Enter Zone 39 and collect the PIDs.
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    Proceed to Zone 40 and grab the rest.
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    Warning: Zones 39 and 40 are heavily populated with tough enemies like Giants and Big Shooters. This route is risky but can be rewarding if you're well-equipped.
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    Extraction: Once you've collected at least 12 PIDs, make your way back to the entry point and extract.

Recommended Route:

For a balanced approach that avoids the toughest enemy concentrations while still getting enough PIDs, try this: Enter Zone 43 (grab the key!), then Zone 44, followed by Zone 41, then Zone 42. If you're still short after that, you can then consider heading to Zone 39. This path helps you avoid the high-threat Zone 45 and the dangerous Giants in Zone 40, while still giving you plenty of PIDs.

Tips
  • Keep an eye on your ammo, medi, and tool resources. Zone 38 has the lowest amounts (20% each), while zones 39 through 45 offer a much healthier 40% Ammo, 60% Medi, and 40% Tool. Plan your exploration around these resource caches.
  • The primary enemies you'll face are Strikers, Shooters, Giants, Big Shooters, and Scouts. Knowing their behaviors is key to survival.
  • Don't feel pressured to explore every single zone. Focus on hitting your PID target efficiently using the routes that best suit your team's strengths and current loadout.

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