ARC Raiders is a cooperative PvPvE survival shooter where players aim to survive by collecting resources on the surface of a collapsed Earth. In this game, you can obtain powerful blueprints and items by accepting quests from traders in underground shelters and building trust with them. In particular, the quest "Industrial Espionage" from Tian Wen is popular as a task that can be easily cleared in the early stages. By clearing this quest, you will obtain the blueprint for Barletta and will have the foundation to strengthen your weapon.
In this article, we will summarize everything from the exact location of the designated gas station, the procedure for delivering barletta, how to install a wiretapping device, details of rewards, and precautions to avoid failure, all in a detailed explanation at the level of image reproduction. We will also reveal the fastest clear route for solo players to multi-party players. If you are a beginner, you can definitely clear it in one try by reading this. It only takes about 5 minutes. Let's start the strategy right away.
- Industrial Espionage Quest Summary
- Quest ordering method and advance preparation
- Detailed Strategy Chart: Step by Step
- Detailed map and coordinates of gas stations
- Notes and troubleshooting
- Reward details and usage
- Recommended build and equipment customization
- Tian Wen's related quest chain
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions
- Summary: Clear it now and become stronger
Industrial Espionage Quest Summary
"Industrial Espionage" is an early quest from Tian Wen, a mission to plant spy items in a competitor's weapon storage. It's an easy task that requires little combat and focuses on stealth. By clearing it, Tian Wen's trust level will increase and the next quest "Unexpected Initiative" will be unlocked.
The basic information is summarized in a table below.
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Quest name | Industrial Espionage |
| client | Tian Wen |
| Occurrence conditions | You can automatically accept orders after your first conversation with Tian Wen. |
| Recommended level | Beginner OK (Level 1 or above) |
| Time required | 5-10 minutes (including access) |
| stage | Buried City (North side) |
| Clear conditions | 1. Deliver Barletta to the weapons storage area 2. Plant a wiretapping device in the same location |
| Difficulty level | ★☆☆☆☆ (battle can be avoided) |
The appeal of this quest is that the reward, Barletta Blueprint, becomes your main weapon in the early stages. Barletta is a small pistol that can be used until the mid-game when equipped with expansion parts.
Quest ordering method and advance preparation
Order procedure
- Move to the trader area of the underground shelter. Tian Wen is an arms dealer behind a counter with shelves lined with firearms.
- Select conversation with Tian Wen. When you select "Quest Order", "Industrial Espionage" will automatically start.
- At the time of orderBarletta Iwill be paid. This is a quest-only item that will be automatically equipped to your weapon slot in your inventory.
Important: Since the barletta is treated as a normal weapon, it cannot fit into the safety pocket. Thoroughly manage your inventory.
Advance preparation list
- Essential items: Barletta I (supplied item)
Recommended equipment:
| equipment slot | Recommended items | reason |
|---|---|---|
| main weapon | Optional (Barletta becomes sub) | For self-defense when encountering ARC |
| armor | Light Armor (Tier 1) | Emphasis on mobility |
| skill | Sneak or stamina recovery | Evade enemies with stealth movement |
| tool | Medkit x2 | Emergency damage recovery |
| grenade | smoke grenade | For escaping when encountering players |
You can sortie with a free loadout, but be sure to at least equip basic armor. If you lose Barletta, you will need to repurchase it from Tian Wen at a high price (approximately 500 gold).
Detailed Strategy Chart: Step by Step
The Buried City is located in the northeastern part of the map and can be accessed most quickly from the Raider Hatch. Once you reach the ground level using the elevator, go straight to the north.
Step 1: Go to the gas station north of the buried town.
- Select "Buried Town" on the map. It is approximately 200m north of the hatch exit.
- The gas station is a landmark among the collapsed buildings. It is an abandoned building with a red pump and a signboard, and broken cars are scattered around the area.
visual landmark:
- There is a small shed on the left.
- There are remains of a gasoline pump on the right.
- This is an area with 2-3 containers lined up in the center.
The gas station is along the road, and the pump is rusted and leaning. The hut is made of wood with a collapsed roof, and the container is made of green metal with an "Interact" prompt.
Step 2: Deliver Barletta at weapon storage (container)
- gas station and cabincontainer in betweenapproaches.
- As you approach, a yellow interaction display "Hide Weapon" will appear.
- Select and deliver barletta. It will be automatically removed from your inventory.
Gimmick details: The container is half-open, with tools and parts scattered inside. After delivery, the door will close with a light animation.
Step 3: Install wiretapping device in the same container
- Immediately after delivery, interact with the same container again.
- This time you will be prompted to "set up a wiretap". Installation will be completed automatically.
- A notification will appear on the screen saying "Quest update: Eavesdropping device installation successful."
Clear confirmation: The quest log will turn green and the reward will be given immediately. Return to the hatch and return.
Fastest route tips:
- Solo: There are fewer enemies due to night sorties.
- Multi: Ask a party member to act as a decoy.
- 5 minutes: Direct to the hatch, stealth movement.
Detailed map and coordinates of gas stations
In the buried city's coordinate system (shown at the bottom of the map), the gas station isX: -450, Y: 320It's nearby. The simple map is reproduced in text below.
(埋もれた街北)
道路 ─── ガソリンスタンド ─── 小屋
│
コンテナ（ここ！）
│
ハッチ出口 ←───────── 崩れた車
- Approaching from the north: safe.
- From the south: ARC encounter risk is high.
Surrounding gimmick: Parts can be recovered from broken vehicles (bonus).
Notes and troubleshooting
Common failure patterns and countermeasures
- Barletta lost:
Cause: Death or recycling error.
Countermeasure: Check the inventory. If you lose it, you can buy it again at Tian Wen (note: while supplies last). - killed by another player:
The hidden town is a popular area.
Countermeasures: Throwing smoke, running away from the zip line. Use the PvP avoidance route. - container not found:
Check the wrong box.
Measures: gas station and shednarrow gaplimited to containers. - ARC encounter:
A small ARC (Wasp) will fly in.
Countermeasure: Crouch and stealth. Run away without fighting. - No interaction response:
I don't have barletta with me.
Countermeasure: Recheck the quest log.
Solo limited tips: Equip the stamina skill "Adrenaline". Multi: Requires 1 person to decoy and 2 people to install.
Reward details and usage
Clear reward:
| item | quantity | How to use |
|---|---|---|
| Barletta blueprint | 1 | Create Barletta I in the workshop. Expandable. |
| mechanical parts | 3 | Used for weapon parts synthesis. |
| simple gun parts | 3 | A pistol-type reinforcement material. |
- Barletta reinforcement route: After obtaining the blueprint, it will become the main force in the mid-game with the extended small magazine II + muzzle brake II.
- Increased reliability: To unlock all of Tian Wen's quests (12 quests in total).
Recommended build and equipment customization
Solo build (emphasis on stealth)
- Weapon: Reaper III (main) + Barletta (quest)
- Armor: Medium shield + sneak skill
- Tools: Door stopper (for escape) + Vita spray
Multi-build (fast clear)
- Decoy role: Shotgun (Burger Boy)
- Installation role: Light armor + zip line
It's now 99% safe. Perfect for leveling up.
Tian Wen's related quest chain
Industrial Espionage is the beginning of Tian Wen's questline. Let's proceed in the following order.
1. The right tools → 2. Better ways to use them → 3. What you left behind → …
8. Industrial Espionage → 9. Unexpected Initiative → 10. Major's Locker
You will get the rare blueprint "Il Toro I" by clearing all the stages. Details will be introduced in a separate article.
| Quest name | main location | Compensation example |
|---|---|---|
| unexpected initiative | dam battlefield | noise generator |
| major's locker | spaceport | Barletta III blueprint |
| Return to the surface | blue gate | Many expansion parts |
FAQ: Frequently asked questions
Q1: What if I already have Barletta?
A: It will be overwritten with the supplied item, but existing items can also be delivered.
Q2: Can it be shared by multiple people?
A: Yes. One person will deliver, the other will be on guard.
Q3: Is it recommended at night?
A: Yes. Increases enemy reduction rate by 50%.
Q4: Can I reset if it fails?
A: It is OK to re-order the quest. There is no penalty.
Q5: What is the reward blueprint used for?
A: Create barletta. Improve stability with Stable Stock II.
Summary: Clear it now and become stronger
Ark Raiders' "Industrial Espionage" is a super efficient quest that can be completed in 5 minutes. All you have to do is deliver Barletta to a container at a gas station and set up a wiretapping device. As long as you follow the precautions, you will be 100% successful. The Barletta Blueprint you get from this clearing is the key to survival on the ground. Advance Tian Wen's line and strengthen the underground shelter more and more.
Next, we will deliver the "Unexpected Initiative" strategy. Raiders, let's survive on the ground.
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