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Expedition Agent Contract Contract Archive Hunt Header Image


Matti has some contracts for the Freelancer while the rest of his Manifolded counterparts work on tracking the Archives of Maur.

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Hints and Suggestions

  • The dialog exchange between the characters will change depending on whether single player or multiplayer mode is played.
  • Remember to perform Feats to obtain XP for increasing Pilot Level and receiving Alliance bonus.
  • This particular expedition may have a video walkthrough.
  • All enemies in this contract are Fauna, which are easy to tackle.
  • Skorpions can be easily dealt with. Keep an eye out for the Worker type skorpion as they explode themselves releasing acid to weaken the armor on a javelin.
  • Storm Wyverns can easily be defeated by doing elemental damage or with acid.
  • Ursix have armored health. They do a lot of damage. Using armor buster, acid or fire type damage is the best way to deal with them. Doing damage to their weak points will make them angry and ferocious.

Video Walkthrough

Video guides are added for convenience and documentation of Anthem-logoAnthem. These guides show almost all possible incidents that may occur during each playthrough of this particular expedition.

The below video is on rotation. The cycle repeats after 4 days. The type of javelin used, the voice of the Freelancer, and any possible season changes during each rotation. If any Cypher Annotations are found, they are mentioned in the video’s description. Not all such annotations are in one video, but all 4 videos will make up for each other’s shortcomings, if any.


Objectives

Quest TriangleContract: Archive Hunt


Cortex-agent contractInvestigate Arcanist Secrets
       Ordinary Sub ObjectiveLaunch Expedition
Cortex-agent contractRecover Dangerous Shaper Fragments
       Ordinary Sub ObjectiveTravel to Location
       Ordinary Sub ObjectiveRecover Fragments
Cortex-agent contractEnsure Research Site is Secure
       Ordinary Sub ObjectiveTravel to Location
       Ordinary Sub ObjectiveEliminate Skorpions
Cortex-agent contractInvestigate Unusual Disturbance
       Ordinary Sub ObjectiveTravel to Location
       Ordinary Sub ObjectiveFragments Collected
       Ordinary Sub ObjectiveDefeat the Ursix

Expedition Navigation

These are the locations where the Freelancer begins the expedition, has to perform tasks to advance, and conclude the expedition.

Starting Location
Mid Expedition
Ending Location

Cortex Entry

The Cortex Entry shows the description and the outcome of the expedition.

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Check Cortex Entry: Contract: Archive Hunt for More Information

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The search for Maur's archive intensifies with an attack on Matti himself. The Arcanists need your help as more and more of them retreat to Fort Tarsis, ill-equipped to face the increased dangers of the field.

Outcome: The world outside the walls has grown much more dangerous since the Dominion started causing trouble. Your help in completing contracts was needed more than ever for the remaining few who brave field work.

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For a Collection of similar Cortex Entries, See: Agent Contract (Journal)

Quest Chain

This expedition is a part of the Riddles of Raban Maur Storyline. When the storyline is completed, an appropriate challenge is also completed, which will reward the Freelancer. The following are the related quests in order for this storyline:

  1. Elysian Secrets
  2. Ancient Footsteps
  3. Contract: Archive Hunt
  4. Tell Me Maur
  5. Contract: Decryption Research
  6. Secrets of the Auspex

Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)

  • This is the first time Storm Wyverns show up as enemies.
  • There are quite a few Legendary Enemies in this contract to get the appropriate feat.

Below is the Script and Walkthrough for Contract: Archive Hunt (Mission):

Briefing

Matti is in Matthias Lab.

  • Matti: "While we’re tracking down Maur’s archive, I’ve got some work for you. My colleagues are beginning to see the benefits of help from a skilled Freelancer."

Investigate Arcanist Secrets

The Freelancer prepares for the contract.

Launch Expedition

The Freelancer goes outside the walls.

Briefing Gallery

In Expedition

The Freelancer comes out of their strider in Watchtower of Arath.

Recover Dangerous Shaper Fragments

  • The Freelancer: "Any details on the contracts for me, Matti?"
  • Matti: "Some Shaper fragments have appeared nearby. Hear over there and confirm."
  • The Freelancer: "I’ll check it out."

Travel to Location

The Freelancer flies to First Refuge.

  • Matti: "Skorpion eggs. Destroy them before they hatch."

The Freelancer must try to evade the eggs or fight the hatched skorpions.

Recover Fragments

The Freelancer must recover 6 Shaper Fragments. When the first Fragment is collected,

  • Matti: "That’s the first. Exciting."

At the halfway mark,

  • Matti: "Another step completed."

When all fragments are recovered,

  • Matti: "Very well handled, my Freelancer friend! Those fragments will provide a great deal of insight."
  • The Freelancer.: "That was the last of them."
  • Matti: "Ah, you have emerged a victor. Well done!"

Ensure Research Site is Secure

  • Matti: "Wait, it looks like I have another job for you. Not far."

Travel to Location

  • Matti: "There’s a spot I want to setup some equipment. Can you make sure it’s not… occupied?"
  • The Freelancer: "On my way."

The Freelancer flies to Moonpod Lagoon.

  • Matti: "Skorpions. Everywhere. Blast, this will be more difficult that I had anticipated."
  • The Freelancer: "I’ll see what’s here."

Eliminate Skorpions

The Freelancer fights waves upon waves of skorpion swarms and defeats them. There are Legendary Enemies among the skorpions.

  • The Freelancer: "Cleared all the skorpions."
  • Matti: "Always glad to see a survivor fight like that."

Investigate Unusual Disturbance

  • Matti: "Hmm. I see that I could use your help in another matter. Won’t take a second."

Travel to Location

  • Matti: "I have a feeling that some energy spikes I’m seeing are going to get worse. Please investigate."
  • The Freelancer: "Got it. On my way."

The Freelancer reaches Observatory of Velathra. There are several flying enemies.

  • Matti: "It’s a relic—fragmented and already edging towards disaster. Collect the pieces."
  • The Freelancer: "Got it."

Fragments Collected

The Freelancer must collect 6 relic fragments and silence the volatile Shaper relic. When halfway mark Is reached,

  • Matti: "Fantastic. Another one finished."

When all the fragments are recovered,

  • Matti: "Finished. Excellent work."

Defeat the Ursix

There is also an Ursix wreaking havoc in the vicinity. The Freelancer fights the Apex Enemy.

  • The Freelancer: "I’m trying to focus on weak areas."

When the Ursix goes berserk,

  • The Freelancer: "What a monster."

When the Ursix and all enemies are defeated,

  • The Freelancer: "Ther Area is clear."
  • Matti: "Hope you aren’t too battered and bruised. Very well done."

At this point the relic is silenced as well.

  • Matti: "Exceptional working with you. Couldn’t have done it without you."

Post Expedition

The Freelancer returns to the Fort.

Notes and Remarks

  • This expedition has no conversational cut scene during briefing.
  • This expedition has no conversational de-briefing post mission.
  • The dialogs mentioned in the script can vary across different play-throughs and different repetition of the game modes. The dialog will be taken from a pool that get rotated in-game. The script mentioned here is from one such instance only.

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