The briefing
The Merryweather Heist (Offshore) is a Story Mode mission for Trevor Philips in Floyd's Apartment; SS Bulker; Sandy Shores Airfield.
Playable character: Michael De Santa; Franklin Clinton; Trevor Philips. The mission is classified as branching choice, heist.
Objective route — story spoilers
1. Locate a four-seater vehicle.
2. Drive to the airstrip.
3. Board the Cargobob.
4. Activate the grappling hook to pick up the submersible.
5. Fly to the test site.
6. Release the submersible near the test site.
7. Activate the Trackify app to locate the device.
8. Destination: the device.
9. Ascend to surface level.
10. Pick up the submersible.
11. Fly to the airstrip.
12. Defend against the oncoming attack from Merryweather.
13. Fly to the airstrip.
14. Fly low over the airstrip and release the submersible.
Gold medal targets
Salvager: Locate the container within 02:00.
Time: Time limit: 14:30.
Show no Mercenary: Eliminate all pursuing Merryweather enemies.
Weathering the Storm: Escape the pursuing Merryweather enemies in less than 4 minutes.
Gold targets can be accumulated across mission replays. A medal run is separate from the mission’s ordinary completion requirement.
Rewards and unlocks
Subversive Achievement
Sources & further reading
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