Polarized Light/Chapter 4

Below is the node information for this chapter

Node Count	24
Battle Nodes	11 (2 EX)
Story Nodes	13

Below is a table containing all the story nodes, their rewards, and their locations on the event map.

Story ID	Story Name	Reward	Node Location
S4-1	Pulverization I	x50	Unlocked by Default.
S4-2	Mixture	x200	Following E4-1
S4-3	Pre-Heat I	x50	Following S4-2
S4-4	Sintering	x200	Following E4-2
S4-5	Foaming	x50	Following S4-4
S4-6	Foam Stabilization I	x200	Following S4-5
S4-7	Forming	x50	Following E4-3
S4-8	Annealing II	x200	Following E4-4
S4-9	Tempering I	x5	Following E4-5
S4-10	Cutting I	x200	Following E4-6
S4-11	Polishing	x50	Following E4-7
S4-12	Silvering I	x200	Following S4-11
S4-13	Virtual Image Reforging	x50	Following E4-9

E4-1 "Pulverizing II"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	12000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Achieve the following: Escort support echelon A to the indicated H-LZ. Escort support echelon B to the indicated LZ. Escort support echleon C to the indicated Locked H-LZ S-Rank objectives: Defeat 4 enemies within 5 turns.
Clear Rewards	x350
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 1)
Limited Drops	All Servers: AR M82M82  CN Server: HG VP70VP70  SG Six12Six12
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

First battle node of Chapter 4, brings us an escort mission? Err... you'll see what I mean.

• Upon entering the map, you'll see 3 Support echelons consisting of ^SMG UMP45UMP45  by her lonesome, dont worry though, she'll be strong enough to combat most units she encounters, though you'll need to micro her in the event she's up against Rodelero units.
• There is no echelon limit nor is there a turn limit, take however long you need to in order to complete your objectives.
• Enemies present posses minor shields, HOC support is recommended, but not necessarily required.
• You'll need to make use of the support echelons orders to carefully direct them where you want them to go, as you'll need to escort them to the indicated nodes, you'll need to shuffle them around a little in order to get them into position. Once you've successfully gotten everyone to their indicated positions, end your turn and you'll complete the map.
• Another ideal map which can be used to farm welfare medals and the limited drop dolls of this map.

Drop Locations: The following units can potentially drop the limited dolls for this map

• 4764 CE Strelet
• 6738 CE Rodelero
• 6949 CE Doppelsoldner

E4-2 "Pre-Heat II"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	12000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Secure the enemy HQ. S-Rank objectives: Defeat 1 enemy within 4 turns.
Clear Rewards	ID Background: "???"
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 1)
Limited Drops	All Servers: Pending Info. CN Server: MG M1895 CBM1895 CB  (Limited) HG SPP-1SPP-1  (Limited) RF T-CMST-CMS  MG K3K3
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

Damn these firewalls. No matter, whenever theres a door, there exists a key...

• No echelon limit this time, nor is their a turn limit, take however long you need in order to complete your objectives.
• Enemies in this map are stationary, but posses an alert radius, dont step within their alert radius and they'll remain stationary.
• Capture the 2 unoccupied locked LZs to give you more action points, for a more smoother completion of this map, recommend bringing 1 main echelon and 2 fodder echelons.
• There are 2 control panels on the far right and far north, these 2 control panels alone can open the middle diagonal line of gates leading to Nyto Black, she doesn't possess any shields so she's no different to a regular SF Ringleader.

Drop Locations: The following units can potentially drop the limited dolls for this map

• 9259 CE Nyto Black
• 14106 CE Colossus
• 33609 CE Lost Isomer

E4-3 "Foam Stabilization II"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	12000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Defeat M16A1 (Boss). S-Rank objectives: Defeat 6 enemies within 6 turns.
Clear Rewards	HG WebleyWebley
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 1)
Limited Drops	All Servers: Pending Info. CN Server: HG Desert EagleDesert Eagle  (Limited) MG KordKord  (Limited) AR INSASINSAS  RF Zas M76Zas M76
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

Finding our way ever so slightly closer to the truth behind the butterfly event... Ay the maps layout looks like Task Force 404's logo-- Oh right, guide.

• The objective is simple, Defeat M16A1 (Boss), although this version of her is weaker, she must not be underestimated, for she can still nuke your echelon.
• The maps layout is fairly forgiving, taking the shortest route will result in reaching her within 3 turns.
• You're limited to 2 echelons max for this map, however there is no turn limit, take however long you need to in order to complete your objective.
• There is a high threat Manticore present directly in the middle of the map which has an alert radius, stepping to close may sign the end of you if you're not careful.
• All the enemy LZs in this map will spawn units from them, take care to not be overwhelmed and swarmed by SF units.
• There are 2 resupply nodes on the map, you may wish to use one if you wanna reach M16 asap.

Drop Locations: The following units can potentially drop the limited dolls for this map

• 5550 CE M16A1 (Boss)
• 15736 CE Manticore

E4-4 "Annealing I"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	10000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Achieve the following: Secure the enemy HQ. Survive 3 turns. S-Rank objectives: Defeat 2 enemies within 3 turns.
Clear Rewards	x40
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 2)
Limited Drops	None.
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

No guide is really necessary for this map, just spawn your echelon and cap the HQ and pass turns till you complete your objective. Of course... if you want that S-Rank... Run straight into battle.

E4-5 "Annealing III"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	10000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Survive 3 turns. S-Rank objectives: Defeat 2 enemies within 3 turns.
Clear Rewards	x40
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 1)
Limited Drops	None.
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

No guide is really necessary for this map, just spawn your echelon and pass turns till you complete your objective. Of course... if you want that S-Rank... Run straight into battle.

E4-6 "Tempering II"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	12000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Achieve one of the following: Objective Set 1: Secure the indicated enemy HQ Complete the objectives within 6 turns. Destroy at least 3 enemy units. Objective Set 2: Destroy the indicated Recon Hub. Secure the indicated neutral node. S-Rank objectives: Defeat 4 enemies within 4 turns.
Clear Rewards	x200
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 2)
Limited Drops	All Servers: Pending Info. CN Server: HG Desert EagleDesert Eagle  (Limited) HG VP70VP70  SG Six12Six12
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

Big map with 2 shore guns at the ready for us to use, lets have some fun eh?

• The map is filled with several high threat Typhon units, but we can deal with them in no time. All these Typhon units have a patrol patern leading straight to our HQ, do NOT let them anywhere near it.
• There is no echelon limit on this map, nor is there a turn limit, take however long you need in order to complete one of the objective sets.
• We've got our trusty members of Anti-Rain in a support echelon off to the left side of the map, they'll be in charge of securing the indicated HQ, however they'll need at least 4 turns to accomplish this. Use this time to aim for the other remaining objectives.
• We've got 2 shore guns at our disposal, as such you'll need an echelon present on them in order to use them. They'll be able to destroy any KCCO unit on the rightside of the map excluding the Typhon units. Use them to destroy the Argonaut in the back supporting the KCCO units. The Shore Guns can only be used once per turn, pick your targets carefully, kills obtained from the Shore Guns will 'NOT COUNT towards our objectives.
• We've got 2 missile launchers on standby ready to be used, as such they'll need to have an echelon present on them in order for them to be used, additionally a target must be sitting on an adjacent tile to the missile launcher. Once a target is nearby, using the missile launcher will drop the targeted enemy down to 1HP, meaning any echelon can effectively kill it. The missile launchers have a 2 turn CD before being able to be used again, use them wisely.

Drop Locations: The following units can potentially drop the limited dolls for this map

• 7146 CE Dactyl
• 68920 CE Typhon

E4-7 "Cutting II"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	12000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Defeat 4 indicated enemies. S-Rank objectives: Defeat 4 enemies within 4 turns.
Clear Rewards	x25
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 1)
Limited Drops	All Servers: Pending Info. CN Server: MG KordKord  (Limited) AR INSASINSAS  RF Zas M76Zas M76
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

WHAT THE F--- IS THAT THING!?

• You can see it cant you? DONT ENGAGE IT!! An Ares unit has entered the field, these fearsome mechs piloted by Yegor's men, himself included, are dangerous enemies which shouldn't be engaged without proper preperations to effectively hinder and combat it. Ignore it as it isn't the objective for this map. The mech itself will advance towards the SF's HQ every turn.
• A simple search and destroy objective, there are a few KCCO units lingering around, destroy at least 4 of them and you'll complete your objective.
• There is no echelon limit in the map, nor is there a turn limit, take however long you need to complete your objective.
• There is a Heavy LZ present on the map, if you wish for additional HOC support, you can consider it. Alternatively you can use the LZ to spawn another echelon to finish the objective quicker.

Drop Locations: The following units can potentially drop the limited dolls for this map

• 9312 CE Pathfinder
• 10446 CE Manticore
• 24307 CE Judge

E4-8 "Silvering II"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	12000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Achieve one of the following: Objective Set 1: Destroy Drawbridge 2. Destroy 5 enemy units. Secure the indicated Heavy LZ. Objective Set 2: Destroy all enemy units (Elite/Boss doesn't count) Destroy 1 Hydra unit. S-Rank objectives: Defeat 5 enemies within 5 turns.
Clear Rewards	x50
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 2)
Limited Drops	All Servers: Pending Info. CN Server: SMG JS 9JS 9  (Limited) RF T-CMST-CMS  MG K3K3
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

Its still bloody here...

• 2 Objective sets for this map, one being Search and destroy effectively, and the other is more specific.
• There is no echelon limit, nor is there a turn limit, take however long you need to in order to complete one of your objective sets.
• The enemy Ares unit will advance 1 node towards the left and again one turn 2, when it reaches this node, the boss unit will despawn from the map. This is a good thing, its not the objective so its not important for now.
• There are 4 drawbridges present on the map, each are numbered accordingly, we're only required to destroy drawbridge number 2, we can ignore the rest. Use one of the 2 Abandoned Goliaths to destroy the bridge. Make sure no echelon is present on the exact same node as it explodes... you'll regret it if you do.
• There are 2 Abandoned Goliaths present on the map, you may wish to use them in order to complete one of your objectives in either sets. You could either use one to destroy the drawbridge, or you can use both of them to kill the high threat Hydra and Centauros on the far right side of the map.
• The High threat Hydra has an alert radius which covers the whole map, it will track you down to the ends of the earth. It will prioritise the closest echelon and use the shortest route to get to that echelon, plan accordingly and avoid it until you're ready to deal with it.

Drop Locations: The following units can potentially drop the limited dolls for this map

• 6340 CE Cyclops
• 7472 CE Cerynitis

E4-9 "Silvering III"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	14000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Achieve one of the following: Objective Set 1: Destroy Water Valve 3. Secure the indicated Locked LZ. Objective Set 2: Destroy all 4 Water Valves. S-Rank objectives: Defeat 6 enemies within 6 turns.
Clear Rewards	x2
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 2)
Limited Drops	All Servers: SMG CF05CF05  CN Server: AR INSASINSAS  RF Zas M76Zas M76
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

Final map of Chapter 4, we need to wash away our problems now... So lets flush em out.

• There are 2 objective sets for this map, one will take more time then the other and is more tedious to accomplish, strongly encourage players to aim for objective set 1.
• The Water Valves are a new map hazard, once destroyed using an Abandoned Goliath, it'll spew water from the node and affect the adjacent nodes from the valve, as turns pass, the water expands out by 1 node. Enemies and allies on the doused nodes will have hinderd Movement speed debuffs. Additionally, fire based skills will have NO EFFECT while on doused nodes!
• You're limited to 4 echelons and 1 HOC unit, however there is no turn limit, take however long you need to complete either objective set.
• There are 4 Abandonded Goliath posts on the map which you'll need in order to detonate the Water Valves, however if you're aiming for Objective set 1, a singular Goliath Bomb should be all you need.
• There is a control panel to the right of our HQ which you can use to stop enemies from advancing into your HQ as you're setting everyone up.
• This map is an ideal map if you're planning to farm Nova Medals from the Minotauros standing 2 tiles from our HQ. You can also use this enemy to farm the limited drop dolls for this map and ^SMG CF05CF05 , 1 battle resets is what you'll be doing against this enemy. Spawn you main farming echelon on your HQ, and have a HOC standing by to allow you to extract your main echelon after each kill so that you can safely reset and repeat the process.
• There is a high threat Hydra unit placed on the far left of the map with an alert radius reaching all the way to the gates in front of our HQ, once you exit from the gates that Hydra will begin hunting you down each turn. Be wary of this.

Drop Locations: The following units can potentially drop the limited dolls for this map

• 7200 CE Cyclops
• 8580 CE Cerynitis
• 8612 CE Minotauros
• 8804 CE Hydra

E4-1Ex "Annealing EX"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	1000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Destroy all enemy units. S-Rank objectives: Defeat 99 enemies within 2 turns.
Clear Rewards	x40
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 2)
Limited Drops	None.
Buffed T-dolls

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Map Overview

No guide is really necessary for this map, spawn a fodder echelon and just let the SF handle everything for you, set everyone to Search and Destroy, and just observe.

• Architect is a dumbass that strikes a pose after her skill, even though an Hydra is standing right in front of her... Might wanna pay attention to her, just in case...

E4-2Ex "Foam Stabilization EX"

Battle Type	Day Battle
Recommended CE	38000
Map Objectives	Base objectives: Achieve one of the following: Secure the enemy HQ. Hidden objective. S-Rank objectives: Achieve one of the objectives within 10 turns.
Clear Rewards	x2
Drop Types	T-Dolls (Set 1)
Limited Drops	All Servers: HG CF05CF05  AR M82M82  CN Server: RF T-CMST-CMS  MG K3K3
Buffed T-dolls

Map Overview

A challenging EX map for the determined, 2 objectives are present, one is simple, the other is not.

• You're limited to a singular echelon and must complete an objective within 9 turns. Make the most of every action you take.
• The enemies in this map consist of very dangerous enemy compositions, Take care when dealing with these groups, Hand Grenade SMGs will be your savior here along with other dolls who posses short int CDs and other forms of crowd control.
• We got a sunny and bright support echelon consisting of our friendly ^SMG UMP40UMP40 , she'll be here to give you a hand moving your echelon around. She cannot handle herself though so dont get her killed... again.
• There are a few gimicks in place with this map, take caution of them and watch your step.
• The gates occupying the enemy HQ can only be opened by activating both control panels on the left and right sides of the map. If you're aiming for Objective 1, you'll need to activate both of them. However if you do, M16A1 (Boss) will be sitting on the HQ node waiting.
• M16A1 (Boss) on the left of the gates in front of our HQ is unreasonably strong, as she's escorted by many Manticore units as well as Goliath+ units. Engagement is not recommended, dont let her in.

Drop Locations: The following units can potentially drop the limited dolls for this map

• 42552 CE Striker EX
• 79948 CE Tarantula
• 200693 CE M16A1 (Boss)

Clearing guide for objective 2:

You achieve this by rescuing SMG UMP40UMP40 . She switches from ally to hostage, when you occupy the radar. Round 1: Go to the green circle to the right. Activate it and close the gate (green diamond). End your turn. Round 2: Open up the gate and go to the blue circle, bypassing UMP40. By arriving the blue circle, M16 should disappear. End your turn. Round 3: Go left and occupy the radar. Prepare to fight the Scout (Attention: Elite Jaeger units!). The next turn SMG UMP40UMP40  is going to be a hostage. Round 4: Go to the black circle, by running around the armored Dinergate counterclockwise. Activate the Terminal. Round 5: Go to the blue circle. On arrival the Manticore will disappear and the enemy on the HQ will change to M16. Round 6: Rescue SMG UMP40UMP40  and go to the purple circle. End your turn. Round 7: End your turn, so you have a clear path to the helipad. Round 8+: Go to the helipad and wait it out until it opens up to extract.