Navigating the futuristic wasteland in ARC Raiders often requires players to track down specific quest objectives across treacherous terrain. The Straight Record quest assigned by Trader Celeste tasks players with discovering an old EMP trap tucked away in the Dam Battlegrounds region. Understanding the precise coordinates and sequence required to power down this device saves valuable time and minimizes exposure to deadly enemy patrols.
Where to Find the Old EMP Trap in Victory Ridge
To locate the old EMP trap, players must deploy to the northern sector of the Dam Battlegrounds map. The device is situated within Victory Ridge, positioned between the Hydroponic Dome Complex and the West Broken Bridge landmark. Look for a tall, vertical antenna pole wrapped in wiring that features a prominent yellow control panel at its base.
Because enemy drones and hostile raiders frequently patrol this open area, securing the immediate perimeter before interacting with the trap is highly recommended. Interacting with the central pole reveals that it lacks power, which triggers the next set of quest objectives. Players can safely attempt this mission using free loadouts, as extraction is not required to register completion.
Locating and Disabling the Three Power Switches
Once the central EMP unit is inspected, players must deactivate three hidden generator switches positioned nearby. The first power switch is located directly north of the trap on top of an elevated rocky ridge. Climbing up to the top of the mound allows players to easily spot and flip the first glowing yellow switch.
The second switch requires a brief vertical ascent inside a ruined building located directly east of the trap. Players must climb up the fallen debris or adjacent generator structures to reach the broken second-floor platform. After navigating across the upper beams, interact with the second yellow control box to cut the next power line.
Finding the third power switch involves heading south downhill from the main antenna toward the Hydroponic Dome trail. Following the thick electrical cable running along the ground from the power pole leads straight to the final box beside a tree. Flipping this last switch cuts all remaining energy feeds connected to the trap.
Finalizing the Quest and Claiming Rewards
With all three generator feeds offline, return directly to the main EMP trap at Victory Ridge. Interacting with the base panel one final time completely powers down the system and marks the objective complete. Players immediately receive credit for the quest, making extraction entirely optional if they wish to gather extra loot or exit early.
Completing this mission rewards players with valuable crafting components, including medium gun parts and advanced mechanical materials. These items are essential for upgrading workstation benches back at Speranza and crafting higher-tier gear. Players can learn more about survival strategies by staying alert to patrolling ARC drones throughout the region.
