The next big mission that we’re going to tackle is the exploration of the crashed wreck of the Aurora spacecraft. This is a long mission so I’ve divided it up into several chapters.
The Aurora is not initially accessible at the beginning of the game, even with the Radiation Suit equipped. Before you can get into the Aurora you have to wait for it to explode, blasting away the entire front end of the ship in the process. That explosion will create the opening where we can enter the Aurora.
Gear Up for the Mission
Make sure to bring the following tools with you:
- Laser Cutter and Repair Tool – Both are critical for opening doors in the Aurora.
- Propulsion Cannon – While it is possible to board the Aurora without a Propulsion Cannon, it is extremely useful on this mission and allows you to make your exit without backtracking through the entire ship. It also is the safest and most convenient way to deal with the Cave Crawlers and Bleeders that now inhabit the ship.
- Flashlight and Scanner
- Survival Knife
In addition to the normal supplies that you would typically bring on a long mission (food, water, first aid,) it’s advisable to bring a few Fire Extinguishers as most of the Aurora is on fire.
Each Fire Extinguisher costs 3x Titanium to fabricate.
Explore the Wreck of the Aurora
Exploration of the wreck is divided into the following chapters:
Boarding the Aurora
Wait for the blast, then cut and repair your way in through the breach.
Administration and Cargo Bay
Work through the admin offices and cargo hold just inside the ship.
Seamoth Bay
Explore the Seamoth Bay and the storage tucked around it.
Drive Room
Push into the Drive Room at the core of the Aurora.
Locker Room and Prawn Bay
Raid the crew lockers and the Prawn Suit bay.
Living Quarters
Search the crew’s living quarters for logs and supplies.
Blackbox Room and Lab
Recover the black box and pick through the laboratory.
Finding the Exit
Make your way back out of the burning wreck in one piece.