The Ultimate Guide to Contested Zones and Executive Hangar

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Overview

  • Contested Zones (CZs) in Pyro 4.0 are high-risk PvP/PvE areas, requiring strategic planning, teamwork, and efficient execution.
  • Players traverse three CZs to collect 7 Modules:
    1. Checkmate Station
    2. Orbituary Station
    3. Ruin Station (Ghost Arena)
  • Modules are deposited in the Executive Hangar, granting access to an exclusive account-bound ship and Grade A/B ship components.

Key Objectives

  1. Collect 7 Modules:
    • Modules unlock the final reward in the Executive Hangar.
    • Checkmate Station: Modules #1, #2, #3.
    • Orbituary Station: Modules #4, #7.
    • Ruin Station (Ghost Arena): Modules #5, #6.
  2. Overcome Challenges:
    • Fight NPCs and rival players.
    • Manage limited resources like Red/Blue Keycards and Fuses.
  3. Secure Rewards:
    • Unique ship with exclusive skin and Military/Stealth components.
    • FPS weapons, gear, and ship upgrades.

Preparation

  1. Stockpile Resources:
    • Red Keycards (Supervisor Doors): Found at Supervisor Outposts (Pyro 3 L4, L5). Terminals have a 30-minute cooldown.
    • Blue Keycards (Security Doors): Fabricated at stations (15-minute cooldown).
    • Fuses: Essential for unlocking Fuse Doors. Bring extras.
  2. Plan for PvP:
    • CZs are high-traffic zones for PvP. Bring a well-coordinated team for safety.
  3. Set Respawn Points:
    • Choose nearby stations as respawn locations to avoid downtime.
  4. Bring Tools:
    • Tractor Beams for loot extraction.
    • Weapons and Ammo suitable for both NPCs and PvP engagements.

Station Walkthroughs

1. Checkmate Station

  • Red Keycard Path:
    • Use a Red Keycard to access the Supervisor Door.
    • Follow the path to the Atrium Area:
      • Rewards: Module #1.
      • Warning: Avoid the Blue Door in this area—it is bugged, and exiting may require logging out.
  • Blue Keycard Path:
    • Requires 2 Blue Keycards fabricated in:
      • Ventilation Section (2).
      • Refinery (1).
    • Path leads to:
      • Cult Room → Hangar: Contains ship components and gear.
      • Rewards: Modules #2 and #3.

2. Orbituary Station

  • Red Keycard Required:
    • Use a Red Keycard to access the Supervisor Door.
  • Two-Path Progression:
    1. Left Path:
      • Collect a Blue Keycard in the Medbay.
      • Use it to open a Fuse Door leading to Module #4.
    2. Forward Path:
      • Pass through a one-way Fuse Door (do not remove the fuse behind it).
      • Enter the Food Court and fabricate a Blue Keycard (30-minute cooldown).
      • Use it to access the Hangar with Module #7 and ship components.

3. Ruin Station (Ghost Arena)

  • No Red/Blue Keycards Needed.
  • Divided into three zones:
    1. The Crypt
    2. The Wasteland
    3. The Last Resort
  • Steps:
    1. Collect fuses before entering the Atrium Area.
    2. Fabricate Keycards at the end of each zone.
    3. Vault Access:
      • Vault opens every 10–25 minutes (timed).
      • Inner Vaults require keycards:
        • Crypt Vault: Module #5, ship components.
        • Wasteland Vault: Ship components.
        • Last Resort Vault: Ship components.
      • Module #6 is on the second floor near the cargo elevator.

4. Executive Hangar

  • Final Goal:
    • Located near the Pyro Star: PYAM-EXHANG-0-1.
  • Steps:
    1. Enter the EVA area and locate the Red Door.
    2. Deposit Modules into corresponding pipes:
      • Pipe 1: Modules #1–3.
      • Pipe 2: Modules #4–6.
      • Pipe 3: Module #7.
    3. Use the elevator to claim your ship and loot.
  • Rewards:
    • Randomized Prize Ship:
      • Caterpillar Black, Corsair, F7A Hornet Mark I, F8C.
    • Grade A components.
  • Warning:
    • Time Limit: Hazard effects begin ~15 minutes after entering. Quickly claim rewards and exit.

Key Strategies

  1. Team Play:
    • High NPC density requires coordinated teamwork.
  2. Secure Keycards:
    • Store keycards in Core Armor/Leg Armor to avoid losing them in PvP.
  3. Be Vigilant:
    • Check vents for campers.
    • Monitor keycard fabrication cooldowns.

Lore and Flavor

Datapads: Scattered across zones, hinting at systemic collapse and cult activity.

Fire Rats: A fanatical cult practicing extreme rituals.

Executive Hangar: Built by Pyrotechnic Amalgamated, plagued by engineering flaws due to proximity to Pyro’s star.

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