The Outpost Map in Marathon is a high-security UESC Facility that trades the open fields of Perimeter for verticality and close-quarters combat. If you want to succeed here, you need to understand how the maps work and their keycard system that gives access to the best loot. To help you succeed in your extractions, here's a map guide for Outpost.
Outpost Map Overview in Marathon
Outpost has an access requirement. You need to be at least Runner Level 12. While playing on the map, there are usually 3 to 4 squads roaming. Aside from the squads, you need to look out for UESC Scan Drones and Weather Storms. A key landmark in Outpost is The Pinwheel, a vertical tower where most gunfights will take place. If you're into close-quarters combat, this map is perfect for you.
How Does the Keycard System Work in Marathon's Outpost Map
Unlike other maps, Outpost's loot is locked behind puzzles and clearance levels. You'll need keycards to access them. There are different types of color-coded keys. Here's a guide on all the keycards in Outpost and what they are used for.
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Access Type and Color |
Where to Get |
Where to Use |
|---|---|---|
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Supply Clearance (Yellow) |
Minibosses, Supply Boxes, Rooftop Deposit Boxes |
Activating Supply Drops, Opening Armory Rooms |
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General Access (Green) |
Random enemy drops, Tables/Desks in low-tier areas |
Archive Chambers, general loot room shortcuts |
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Master Clearance (Red) |
Elite Bosses, Rare Rooftop Deposit Boxes |
Subterranean Cryo Vaults, Locked Extraction points |
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Hazard Key (Unique) |
pawn within "The Pinwheel" |
Bypassing Red Clearance requirements for Cryo Vaults |
Best High Tier Loot & Vault Locations in Marathon’s Outpost Map
Now that you know how the keycard system works on the map. Here are all the locations for the best High Tier Loot and Vaults in Outpost.
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Location |
Where to Find |
Access Required |
Primary Rewards |
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Command Wing Vault |
The Command Wing Vault is at the Pinwheel, located at the top of the central spire. Requires activating the Orange Switch (Upper Wing) and White Switch (Ground Floor Pillar). |
Blue Master Door Wing Switches Puzzle |
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Cryo Weapon Vault |
The Cryo Weapon Vault is located at Sub-Level 2 or the Basement. It's found at the bottom of the maintenance elevator shaft in the facility's northern sector. |
Red Master Clearance Keycard or Hazard Key |
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Archive Chambers |
The Archive Chambers are located in the Med-Bay and Office Corridor, tucked behind a nondescript security door in the hallway connecting the Pinwheel to the West Habitation block. |
Green General Access Keycard |
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Armory Rooms |
The Armory Rooms are located at the Outer Perimeter Ring. There are multiple small bunkers located along the circular walkway surrounding the main facility. |
Yellow Supply Clearance Keycard |
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Flight Control |
Flight Control is located on the rooftop at the Aero-Deck. It's the highest accessible point on the map and overlooks the landing pads on the East side. |
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