Shut Down the Closure Satellites

Depending on the path you took through Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, then Shut Down the Closure Satellites could be the mission that ends Chapter 5. After wiping out the Arquebus interceptor fleet in Breach the Karman Line, the Xylem was heavily damaged by an orbital defense satellite. But in order to take it down, you'll have to defeat your old friend Ayre. Follow our walkthrough to get the job done, 621.

Shut Down the Closure Satellites Best Build

Ayre pilots an advanced AC with a moveset similar to CEL 240. Her wide array of attacks can seem overwhelming, but you need a heavier mech with enough firepower to keep the pressure on her. Go with the small tank treads, two Stun Needle Launchers on your back, and dual Gatling guns.

Shut Down the Closure Satellites Guide

Ayre speaks to you in the briefing and confesses to firing the orbital satellites, so it's pretty clear what's slated to happen next. As you Sortie, she tells you that she is waiting at the Closure Station.

This is the final battle against your old friend.

Ayre Boss Battle Guide

Ayre flies at you after transforming into a bird-like form (which she can and will use during the fight). Spend your time strafing around the battlefield consistently peppering her with bullets from the Gatling guns. Be sure to let them cool from time to time! Every chance you get in between her movements hit her with the Stun Needle Launcher.

Time it so that your Gatling guns are fully cooled or close to it when you stagger her to maximize your damage output. She recovers rather quickly, so it's best if you don't lose your primary damage output when you need it most. Ayre does get a bit more dangerous in her second phase at about 50 percent health.

She'll unleash a wicked sword attack, then fly at you in her jet form, then hit you with a big laser blast. While all of this is going on, just focus on dodging. After this sequence is complete, her attacks will be similar to how they were before, albeit a bit stronger and faster with greater range.

But don't let that dissuade you. As always, keep the pressure on and you'll defeat her before long.

"Cinder" Carla makes good on her promise to destroy the massive device siphoning Rubicon's Coral. By ramming the Xylem directly into it, she causes a chain reaction Coral explosion seemingly worse than the Fires of Ibis. The last we see of Raven, they're boosting away from the massive surge of Coral energy streaming towards them.

Did they survive? Maybe.

The event was dubbed "The Coral Wars," and only ashes remained after. The surviving members of the corporations, along with the PCA, classified Rubicon as a dead planet, never to be bothered with again. Raven disappeared, but this latest catastrophe was branded the Fires of Raven.

If you sit through the credits, there's a message from the late Handler Walter waiting for you. He thanks you for your service and reiterates that now you're finally free.

Once you collect your mission earnings, you're welcomed back by ALLMIND. You're back in Chapter 1 right after the Illegal Entry prologue mission.

Now it's time for your New Game+ playthrough.