Lost In Transmission is a mid-chain quest given by Shani, one of the more important traders tied to ARC-related storylines. Most players encounter this quest after finishing Our Presence Up There. In general, this is the first time the game strongly pushes you into a high-risk Spaceport objective where positioning and timing matter more than firepower.
The goal is simple on paper: reach Control Tower A6, get to the top, and establish a connection using a terminal. In practice, this quest teaches you how dangerous predictable locations can be when other players are involved.
Where Do You Start the Quest?
You accept Lost In Transmission directly from Shani. Once you do, she gives you a Spaceport Control Tower Key. This key is mandatory. Usually, new players underestimate how important it is and forget to bring it into the raid.
If you lose the key, you are not completely locked out. Shani hints that another one can sometimes be found in Spaceport office areas, but most players agree this is unreliable and time-consuming. In general, it’s better to treat the key like a quest-critical item and stash it safely before queueing.
Where Is Control Tower A6?
Control Tower A6 is located in the Spaceport map. Most players already know the area by the time they get this quest, but the tower itself stands out for one reason: it attracts traffic.
In general, Control Towers are vertical, exposed, and easy to camp. Players looking for PvP often watch these towers because quests force others to go there. Lost In Transmission is one of those quests that quietly creates conflict even if you’re trying to avoid fights.
What Do You Actually Need to Do?
The quest can be completed in a single raid. The steps are:
Travel to Control Tower A6
Use the Spaceport Control Tower Key to access the upper area
Reach the top of the tower
Interact with the terminal to establish a connection
There is no extraction requirement tied directly to the quest, but most players still want to leave safely after completing it. Losing the loot and progress due to greed is a common mistake here.
Why Is Control Tower A6 So Dangerous?
Control Tower A6 is dangerous mostly because of player behavior, not enemies. ARC units in the area are manageable for anyone at this stage of progression. The real problem is timing.
Most players rush the tower early because they want to finish quickly. Others wait nearby because they know someone will show up. This creates two high-risk moments:
The first few minutes of the raid
The mid-raid window when late arrivals climb the tower
In practice, the tower becomes safer either very early or very late. Mid-raid is usually the worst time to approach.
When Is the Best Time to Attempt This Quest?
From experience, there are two approaches that work for most players:
Go early: Spawn close, move fast, and reach the tower before others set up positions. This works best if you know the route and don’t hesitate.
Go late: Wait until the raid thins out. Many players extract early, and PvP-focused squads move on. Late runs are slower but often quieter.
In general, going mid-raid without a plan leads to unnecessary fights.
Do You Need Special Gear?
You don’t need high-end weapons or armor for Lost In Transmission. Most players complete it with standard loadouts. What matters more is mobility.
The quest rewards include a Snap Hook, which is useful but also hints at what helps here. Vertical movement and quick repositioning matter more than raw damage.
Some players bring minimal gear on purpose. The logic is simple: if you die, you lose less. This approach is common and usually effective for objective-only runs.
What Happens When You Use the Terminal?
Once you interact with the terminal at the top of Control Tower A6, the quest objective completes immediately. Shani contacts you and confirms that the logs were retrieved.
There is no defense phase or countdown. This is important. You don’t need to hold the position. As soon as the interaction finishes, most players leave right away.
Staying longer than necessary only increases risk.
What If You Die After Completing the Objective?
If you establish the connection but die afterward, the quest still counts as completed. This is a key detail that many players worry about unnecessarily.
In general, once the terminal interaction finishes, your main priority should be survival—but failure doesn’t erase progress.
How Does This Quest Fit Into Progression?
Lost In Transmission is mainly a setup quest. The logs Shani retrieves hint at deeper ARC activity and lead directly into Communication Hideout.
From a progression standpoint, this quest teaches:
How to handle PvP-heavy objectives
How to manage quest items
When to disengage instead of looting
These lessons matter more later in the game.
Common Mistakes Players Make
Most failed attempts come down to a few patterns:
Forgetting the Control Tower Key
Rushing mid-raid without scouting
Fighting on the tower instead of disengaging
Trying to loot after completing the objective
In general, patience and awareness matter more than aim here.
About Gear, Trading, and Player Economy
As players progress through Spaceport quests, some start paying more attention to equipment availability and loss. Discussions around gear often include mentions of trading communities or listings such as ARC Raiders items for sale on U4N marketplace. In practice, most players still rely on in-game looting and quest rewards, especially early on. Lost In Transmission does not require any special items beyond what the quest provides.
Final Practical Advice
Lost In Transmission is straightforward but punishing if you treat it casually. Most experienced players approach it with a single goal: complete the objective and leave.
If you remember to bring the key, pick the right timing, and avoid unnecessary fights, the quest usually takes only a few minutes. Treat Control Tower A6 as a temporary stop, not a battlefield, and you’ll move on without problems.
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