Imperial Testing Facilities serve as exploratory outposts in Dune’s harsh environment. These installations dot the barren landscape, harboring rare artifacts and hostile forces. Certain facilities tie directly to mission objectives, while others challenge adventurous players to uncover their secrets independently.

Among these mysterious sites lies Testing Complex 197. This walkthrough details methods to locate and conquer this perilous underground labyrinth.

Locating Testing Complex 197

This underground facility resides within Vermillius Gap’s western sector. Players utilizing Survey Probe technology can identify its distinctive geological formation – a circular rock formation signaling the entrance shaft. Prepare thoroughly before descending:

• Equip fully repaired combat gear including projectile and close-quarters armaments

• Advance Planetologist class missions until Derek Chinara becomes accessible near the site

• Stock ample medical supplies including advanced healing items

• Deploy Holtzman Shield technology for enhanced survival

Hydration management proves unnecessary in this environment due to abundant underground water reservoirs. Optimal exploration occurs during daylight hours for improved visibility.

Conquering Testing Complex 197

Eliminate surface defenders before descending into the complex. Navigate southeast post-harvest to encounter mission-specific NPC Derek Chinara. Complete his retrieval objective to unlock advanced Planetologist abilities. Proceed northeast to uncover the main entry portal.

Underground Complex Navigation

Descend via central shaft and engage hostile forces in the initial chamber. Activate defensive shielding during combat for damage mitigation. Secure advanced components and proceed through southeastern corridors. Renegade factions occupy secondary chambers – eliminate these combatants to progress assassination contracts.

Acquire critical mission items from eastern barracks including the Cinematic Microfilm. Secure security credentials to unlock restricted zones deeper within the facility.

Environmental Hazards and Treasure

Navigate cryogenic storage chambers housing thermal weapon specialists. Overcome pyrotechnic opposition to complete elimination contracts. Collect tiered access credentials enabling progression through northern blast doors. Secure rare crafting materials and mobility-enhancing footwear from containment lockers.

Exfiltration Procedure

Engage final resistance forces near the extraction point while collecting remaining resources. Utilize vertical access points to return to surface operations. Complete mission parameters by delivering retrieved intelligence to awaiting NPC personnel.