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.31.07. Archaelogical Dig Site
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.31.07. Archaelogical Dig Site

Complete the Mass Effect Archaeological Dig Site mission in the Rosetta Nebula, Joab system, and defeat Lieutenant Locke.

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Complete the Mass Effect Archaeological Dig Site mission in the Rosetta Nebula, Joab system, and defeat Lieutenant Locke.

Location: Rosetta Nebula, Enoch system, planet Joab (3rd planet). Appears on the galaxy map as "Investigate Dig Site".

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Descend the ramp, and five Blue Suns mercs will emerge from the door.
  2. 2
    Enter the room, and four Blue Suns will be inside, with more arriving from the east door and north ramp as you engage.
  3. 3
    Grab the available items.
  4. 4
    Proceed north to the next room.
  5. 5
    In this room, you will face five Blue Suns Troopers and a Commander. Lieutenant Locke, the boss, is in the back. Note that Locke has fewer defenses than the Commander on higher difficulties.
  6. 6
    Three troopers and Locke are in the back area; eliminate the enemies near you first and advance cautiously.
  7. 7
    Read the PDA to get a lead to the MSV Strontium Mule.
  8. 8
    Scan the video log to see a familiar vision and end the mission.

Items:

  • Element Zero (175)
  • Element Zero (125)
  • Personal Locker (750)
  • Personal Locker (750)
  • Med Kit
  • Personal Locker (2250)
  • Element Zero (200)

Enemy Defenses: Shield, Armor

Enemies: Blue Suns Legionnaire, Trooper, Commander (Shield, Armor), Lieutenant Locke

Tips
  • Be prepared for ambushes as you enter rooms.
  • Focus on clearing immediate threats before advancing on the boss.
  • Lieutenant Locke may have fewer defenses than expected on higher difficulties.

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