How to scan the secured containers in Algae Ponds basement in Marathon – Return on Investment 1 contract guide

The Return on Investment 1 contract is a priority task from the Traxus faction that takes place on the Dire Marsh map in Marathon.

Unlike most contracts available in the game, Return on Investment 1 has just one task in reality. However, there’s a bit of exploration to be done, and this guide will help you find what you’re looking for. Once done, you’ll also need to exfil successfully to complete the contract.

Marathon Return on Investment 1 contract walkthrough

Here are the two tasks that are part of the first Return on Investment contract.

• Scan the secured containers in the Algae Ponds basement
• Exfil

How to scan the secured containers in the Algae Ponds basement

For this task, head to the Algae Ponds location on Dire Marsh. You’ll come across the main building (refer to the image below), but don’t enter it. Instead, enter the small building opposite it. Head inside, and go towards the end. You’ll find a small door that you’ll need to crawl through.

If you’re confused about what the doorway looks like, refer to the image below. Go through, and you’ll find a ladder to drop down. You can also access this ladder from the roof of the building if you seek an alternate route.

Use the ladder and drop down to find four containers to scan. There’s no correct order for scanning the containers. All four containers are at the same location, and they will be highlighted by the quest marker. Complete the scans for all four, and the first task will be done.

The only thing left will be to exfil successfully. If you fail to exfil, you’ll need to restart the contract from the start. On my run, UESC enemies popped up when I completed the scan. I am unsure if this is random (my friend didn’t face the same problem), but it’s best to prepare for incoming fire either way.

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The Anti-Virus pack is an important item to find in Marathon if you plan on taking part in the Lockdown event.

While participating in the event is optional, having the Anti-Virus is a non-negotiable due to how Lockdown works. The event takes place on the Dire Marsh map, so expect to find several dangers from runners and UESC alike. Let’s first look at how you can find the Anti-Virus Packs.

How to find Anti-Virus Packs in Marathon

There are two different ways to get an Anti-Virus Pack in Marathon.

Faction Upgrades

Once you’ve unlocked the MIDA faction, you can start working towards unlocking the required upgrade. To do so, you’ll need to take your MIDA faction rank to 5 or above. You’ll also need 23 Unstable Lead and 1500 Credits to get the upgrade. You can find the upgrade in the Armory section from the MIDA faction page.

Lootboxes

If you’re a beginner, it will take some time for you to unlock MIDA and get the required resources. Until you reach that point, you can rely on Lockboxes. However, you’ll first need to open the box. You’ll also have to rely on your luck since Lockboxes don’t necessarily guarantee an Anti-Virus Pack.

You can also find them from lootable containers and boxes, but they appear to be extremely rare. Hence, you’ll best have to hope for some great luck.

How to use Anti-Virus Packs in Marathon

The Anti-Virus Pack is exclusively required for the Lockdown event, as I mentioned earlier. When the event begins on Dire Marsh, consume the item. You’ll then need to look for a Lockdown Drive that has to be inserted into a blue terminal. Having the Anti-Virus consumable allows you to preserve your health and shield in the corrupted field.

While you try to complete the task (of finding the drive), UESC enemies will spawn at your location. Eliminate all to get some loot for yourself, and you can repeat this for up to two more times to try and find something nice.

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