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.31.08. MSV Strontium Mule
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.31.08. MSV Strontium Mule

Walkthrough for the MSV Strontium Mule mission in Mass Effect. Learn enemy locations, item pickups, and how to complete objectives in the Arinlarkan system.

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Walkthrough for the MSV Strontium Mule mission in Mass Effect. Learn enemy locations, item pickups, and how to complete objectives in the Arinlarkan system.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The MSV Strontium Mule appears on the Galaxy map as 'Recapture Freighter' in the Arinlarkan system of the Omega Nebula, accessible after completing the 'Archaeological Dig' mission.
  2. 2
    Upon entering, you will be attacked by a group of Blue Suns Troopers. Defeat them and proceed up the ramps.
  3. 3
    On the middle level of the ramp, three more Blue Suns will attack from above. Use the angles to your advantage as there is no cover.
  4. 4
    Bypass the Hub Security Console to proceed through the doors.
  5. 5
    Head upstairs to find the first objective. Defeat the two Blue Suns present.
  6. 6
    Proceed south, then west to the Bridge Security Console and bypass it.
  7. 7
    Enter the bridge, where you will face several Blue Suns and four FENRIS Mechs that approach from behind. If you don't enter the room immediately, some Blue Suns may bug out and attack allies through walls, allowing you to eliminate them before the mechs appear.
  8. 8
    Read the Ship's Main Log to update your objective.
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    Blue Suns, including Sergeant Boortis (Shield, Armor), will also appear from the north.
  10. 10
    Head to the north end of the ship. In the east room, defeat any Blue Suns and their victims, being mindful of the lack of cover.
  11. 11
    In the west room, hack the Research Docket to obtain the Heavy Skin Weave upgrade. This room also contains the payload, which will end the mission upon retrieval.
  12. 12
    You will receive a message about the Blue Suns base, and the Sigurd's Cradle system will be opened for exploration.
Tips
  • Enemies encountered include Blue Suns Trooper, Legionnaire, Heavy, FENRIS Mechs, Command Bodyguard (Shield, Armor), Captain Vorhees (Shield), and Sergeant Boortis (Shield, Armor).
  • Enemy defenses primarily consist of Shields, with some enemies also having Armor.
  • There is a Medical Station and Power Cells available on the ship.
  • You can find 2000 Iridium on the MSV Strontium Mule.
  • Heavy Skin Weave upgrade (from Research Docket)
  • 2000 Iridium
  • Unlocks Sigurd's Cradle system for exploration.

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