Protect/Destroy 1 is the first of five priority contracts in the same path for the MIDA faction in Marathon, and it involves completing certain criminal activities.
Split into three tasks, this is one of the more straightforward quests. However, all three tasks have to be completed on the same run. Let’s look at how to finish the first of the five Protect/Destroy contracts in Marathon.
Marathon Protect/Destroy 1 contract walkthrough
The Protect/Destroy 1 contract can be broken down into three parts.
- Destroy the biosample analyzer inside west Quarantine
- Acquire UESC Biohazard Sample
- Deliver the sample to DCON
How to destroy the biosample analyzer inside west Quarantine
The first task is going to take the longest amount of your time. Start a fresh round on Dire Marsh and head to the Quarantine POI. It’s located in the western part of the map. I have marked the exact location of the biosample analyzer.
Enter the main building, and head inside. You’ll come across an area with several pods and UESC enemies. Clear all the enemies, and look for a set of stairs to reach the second floor. The yellow-colored stairs are located at one of the corners above a set of containers.
Once you reach the stairs, the quest marker will show the location of the biosample analyzer. Once you find the analyzer, shoot at it to destroy it and get the UESC Biohazard Sample.
How to deliver the UESC Biohazard Sample to DCON
On Dire Marsh, there are three DCONs. You can check out this guide to find all the locations; there’s one right next to the Quarantine building. Approach the DCON and add the sample to its inventory. Wait for a few seconds for the DCON to send back the sample, and that will complete the Protect/Destroy 1 contract.
