GTFO: Master A1 First Contact

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Alright, welcome to GTFO! This first expedition, A1: First Contact (also known as PID Search), is where you'll get your feet wet with the 'Gather Items' objective. Don't worry, it's designed to ease you in, but don't get too comfortable – things get wild fast in GTFO. Your main goal here is to find 12 Personnel IDs scattered across a few different zones. You don't need to explore every single nook and cranny, which is a nice bit of breathing room.

Walkthrough

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Objective: Find 12 Personnel IDs.
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Zone Options: You have a few paths to choose from, and you don't need to hit them all.
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Option 1 (Recommended for safety): Hit Zones 43, 44, and 45.
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Start with Zone 43. This one triggers a Class II Alarm, so be ready for a fight. Grab the PIDs here. You'll also find a Colored Key in this zone. Don't miss it!
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Next, push into Zone 44. This one's a Class III Alarm zone, so expect tougher enemies. Collect the PIDs.
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Finally, clear out Zone 45. Another Class III Alarm zone, so brace yourselves. Grab the remaining PIDs.
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Option 2 (Quicker, but riskier): Hit Zones 41 and 42.
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Head into Zone 41 and grab the PIDs. Keep an eye out, as this zone has a Scout.
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Move on to Zone 42 and collect the PIDs. This zone also contains a Scout.
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Option 3 (Requires the Colored Key): Hit Zones 39 and 40.
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To access these zones, you'll need the Colored Key you can find in Zone 43.
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Enter Zone 39 and collect the PIDs. Be warned: this zone is packed with Giants and Big Shooters.
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Proceed to Zone 40 and grab the PIDs. This zone also has a heavy presence of Giants and Big Shooters.
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Extraction: Once you've collected at least 12 Personnel IDs, make your way back to the starting point and extract.

Recommended Path: For a good balance of PID collection and manageable threats, try this route: Zone 43 -> Zone 44 -> Zone 41 -> Zone 42 -> Zone 39. This way, you can often skip the dangerous Zone 45 and still hit your PID quota.

Tips

The Colored Key from Zone 43 is crucial if you plan on accessing Zones 39 and 40. Make sure you grab it!
Zones 39 and 40 are absolute death traps if you're not prepared. They're loaded with Giants and Big Shooters. If you're struggling, it's usually better to avoid them and focus on other zones.
Zones 41 and 42 have Scouts. These enemies can alert the horde, so prioritize taking them out quietly if possible.
Don't forget to check the resource distribution table below! Knowing where the ammo, health, and tools are can make a huge difference.

Resources % per Zone: