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Stolen Dreams

Guide to Warframe's 'Stolen Dreams' quest. Learn stealth tactics for Spy missions, data vault hacking, and how to get the Frost Warframe blueprint.

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Stolen Dreams

Quest Giver: The Lotus

Prerequisites: Complete 'The Archwing' quest and successfully traverse the Phobos Junction.

The 'Stolen Dreams' quest serves as a crucial introduction to the Corpus faction, their technological prowess, and the intricate world of Spy missions. It delves into the Corpus's attempts to uncover and exploit ancient Orokin technology, tasking the Tenno with recovering vital data before it falls into the wrong hands. This quest is essential for understanding the ongoing conflict in the Origin System and provides valuable rewards, including blueprints for the Frost Warframe.

Quest Objectives & Walkthrough

The 'Stolen Dreams' quest is comprised of a series of Spy missions across various Corpus-controlled nodes. Each mission requires a methodical approach to stealth and data retrieval. Triggering alarms will significantly increase the difficulty and risk of mission failure, so careful navigation and enemy avoidance are paramount.

  1. Investigate Corpus Activity on Phobos:
    • Mission Type: Spy
    • Location: Phobos (Specific node will be indicated by the quest marker)
    • Objective: Infiltrate a Corpus facility and extract data from a single data vault.
    • Strategy: This initial mission acts as a tutorial for basic Spy mechanics. Move cautiously, utilize your Warframe's abilities for stealth (e.g., Loki's Invisibility, Ash's Smoke Screen, Ivara's Prowl), and hack terminals to disable security measures or open new paths. Avoid detection by Corpus units and security cameras. If an alarm is triggered, you'll have a limited time to complete the hack before the data is wiped.
    • Enemies: Corpus Crewmen, Moas, Turrets, Cameras.
  2. Retrieve Stolen Orokin Artifacts (Multiple Missions):
    • Mission Type: Spy (Multiple instances)
    • Location: Various Corpus nodes across Phobos and potentially other planets as the quest progresses.
    • Objective: Infiltrate multiple Corpus facilities and extract data from two or three data vaults per mission.
    • Strategy: These missions escalate the challenge, requiring more advanced Spy techniques. Pay attention to laser grids, pressure plates, and patrolling enemies. Learn the layouts of common Corpus Spy vaults. Hacking skills are crucial; consider equipping mods like Ciphers (for instant hacks) or improving your personal hacking speed. If you fail a vault, you can still complete the mission by successfully extracting data from the remaining vaults, but rewards may be reduced.
    • Recommended Warframes:
      • Loki: Invisibility makes navigating vaults trivial.
      • Ivara: Prowl and Dashwire Arrow provide unparalleled stealth and mobility.
      • Ash: Smoke Screen offers temporary invisibility and a stun.
      • Wukong: Cloud Walker provides temporary invulnerability and stealth.
    • Recommended Mods:
      • Rush/Sprint Boost: For faster movement between objectives.
      • Ciphers: Consumable gear item for instant hacking.
      • Master Thief/Auto Hacking: For passive hacking assistance (though Ciphers are generally more reliable).
  3. Confront the Corpus Datamass Carrier:
    • Mission Type: Mobile Defense or Exterminate (final mission type may vary slightly based on quest progression, but typically culminates in a direct confrontation).
    • Location: Phobos (Specific quest node)
    • Objective: Locate and eliminate a high-value Corpus target carrying the final piece of stolen Orokin data, then extract.
    • Strategy: This mission will likely involve a more direct combat approach after the stealth-focused earlier stages. The target will be a heavily armored Corpus unit or a specialized mini-boss. Focus fire and utilize elemental weaknesses. Ensure your weapons are adequately modded for damage against Corpus (Magnetic, Toxin, or Radiation are generally effective).
    • Enemies: Elite Corpus units, including Nullifiers, Sapping Osprey, and potentially a specialized MOA or Crewman variant as the target.

Important Clarification: The Hyena Pack

Please note: The 'Stolen Dreams' quest does NOT involve a boss fight against the Hyena Pack. The Hyena Pack is the boss of the Phobos assassination node, Palus. While you will encounter various Corpus enemies throughout 'Stolen Dreams,' the quest's narrative culminates in the retrieval of data, not a direct confrontation with the Hyena Pack boss.

For players seeking to farm the Hyena Pack for parts (e.g., for the Loki Warframe components), you will need to undertake the separate assassination mission on the Palus node on Phobos. The Hyena Pack consists of four distinct robotic units, each with different elemental attacks. They are vulnerable to Radiation damage. A common strategy is to focus fire on one unit at a time to quickly reduce their numbers.

Rewards

Completing 'Stolen Dreams' offers significant rewards that are beneficial for new and progressing Tenno:

  • Frost Warframe Blueprint: This is the main blueprint for the Frost Warframe, a powerful defensive Warframe known for its crowd control and protective abilities.
  • Various Resources: Expect to receive common and uncommon resources found on Phobos and other early planets, useful for crafting and upgrading.
  • Credits: A substantial amount of credits to aid in mod upgrades and purchases.
  • Affinity: Experience points for your Warframe, weapons, and companion.
  • Lore Progression: Deeper insight into the Corpus faction, their motivations, and the ongoing struggle for Orokin technology.

Note on Frost Components: While the main Frost Warframe Blueprint is a quest reward, the component blueprints (Chassis, Neuroptics, Systems) are obtained by defeating the Exta boss on Ceres. You will need to complete 'Stolen Dreams' to unlock the main blueprint, and then progress further into the Star Chart to farm the components.

Strategy Tips & Common Pitfalls

  • Master Hacking: Practice hacking terminals. The mini-game can be challenging initially, but speed and accuracy are key in Spy missions. Consider using Ciphers from your Gear Wheel for instant hacks, especially under pressure.
  • Stealth is Key: While some Warframes excel at stealth, any Warframe can complete Spy missions with careful movement and awareness. Crouch-walking reduces your visibility and sound.
  • Map Awareness: Pay attention to the mini-map for enemy locations, laser grids, and camera cones of vision.
  • Alarm Management: If an alarm is triggered, prioritize completing the hack immediately. If you fail a vault, consider restarting the mission if you're aiming for perfect completion or specific rewards.
  • Avoid Combat (Initially): Engaging in combat in Spy missions often leads to alarms. Only fight when necessary or when you are confident you can eliminate enemies silently and quickly.
  • Elemental Damage: For the final combat-oriented mission, ensure your weapons have appropriate elemental damage types against Corpus units (Magnetic, Toxin, or Radiation are generally effective).

'Stolen Dreams' is an excellent quest that not only provides valuable rewards but also hones your skills in a fundamental Warframe mission type. Mastering Spy missions will serve you well throughout your journey in the Origin System.