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.3E.02. Merc Base & Archangel's Base
Mass Effect

.3E.02. Merc Base & Archangel's Base

Guide to the Merc Base and Archangel's Base in Mass Effect. Learn how to navigate the areas, find items, and defeat enemies, including tips for the boss fight.

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Guide to the Merc Base and Archangel's Base in Mass Effect. Learn how to navigate the areas, find items, and defeat enemies, including tips for the boss fight.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head southwest from the club to find the Blue Suns Driver.
  2. 2
    Once inside the base, speak to Jaroth (Eclipse leader) for codex information.
  3. 3
    Nab the datapad for an assignment to turn in to Aria.
  4. 4
    Hack the Friend of Foe ID of the Heavy Mech to make combat easier.
  5. 5
    Collect items in this room: Element Zero (500), Eezo Smuggling Accounts (4,000), 'Protection' Money Accounts (6,000), Medical Station, Power Cells, Blue Suns Weapon Shipment (Submachine Gun upgrade unlock), Blue Suns Gunrunning Accounts (4,000), Medical Station.
  6. 6
    Talk to Garm (Blood Pack leader) for more codex info if desired.
  7. 7
    Hack another datapad containing a significant amount of 'protection' money.
  8. 8
    Bypass a door to find more items, including the Submachine Gun upgrade.
  9. 9
    If Zaeed is on your team, speak to Tarak for a special scene and then to Jentha for a Blue Suns codex update.
  10. 10
    Speak to Cathka's Assistant to proceed.
  11. 11
    During the conversation with Cathka, if you have at least 100 Renegade points, you can use a Renegade Interrupt to kill him, preventing the gunship from being fully repaired.
  12. 12
    After the conversation, you will be immediately thrown into a battle. The mercs will initially believe you are on their side.
  13. 13
    Collect items during or after the battle: Med Kits, Omni-tool Power Boost X-Mods (Tech Damage upgrade unlock).
  14. 14
    At the end of Archangel's conversation, a Renegade interrupt may appear while holding a sniper rifle, allowing you to kill one of the mechs.
  15. 15
    Objective: Keep Garrus alive.
  16. 16
    Enemies you will face include: LOKI Mech (Armor), Eclipse Troopers (Barrier), YMIR Mech (Shield, Armor), Jaroth (Shield, Armor).
  17. 17
    Collect items during or after the battle: M-15 Vindicator Battle Rifle, Med Kits, Wall Safe (4000).
Tips
  • If you hacked the Heavy Mech, focus fire on the Eclipse Troopers as they will target the mech.
  • If enemies breach the base, counter them on the ground floor.
  • The M-15 Vindicator Battle Rifle is a powerful assault rifle that can be used until the end of the game. While its heatsink capacity is small, it's still a valuable weapon.
  • M-15 Vindicator Battle Rifle
  • Submachine Gun upgrade
  • Tech Damage upgrade
  • Credits from Wall Safe and various accounts.

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