Infiltrate the Pirate Hideout is a mission in Tools of Destruction, taking place in the pirate base on Ardolis. After Ratchet and Clank learned that space pirates had stolen a lombax artifact from the Apogee Space Station they noted that the Smuggler had mentioned pirates on Ardolis. Talwyn, eager to find the artifact (and a lead to Max Apogee, her lost father), quickly set out to the base, sending Ratchet the coordinates to follow after her.
Walkthrough[]
Access the nearby weapons vendor to check out the two new available weapons. The Buzz Blades are priced at 40,000 bolts and unleash a rapid stream of bladed stars that ricochet on objects. They have a high ammo capacity and are effective against both weak singular enemies and large groups. The other weapon, the Nano-Swarmers, cost 65,000 bolts and allow you to deploy turrets that automatically target and attack nearby enemies. Both are effective weapons; the Nano-Swarmers are the only reliable support weapon at your disposal, while the Buzz Blades serve as an excellent all-purpose weapon.
Engage and defeat the two patrolling buccaneers nearby. These pirates wield oversized cutlasses and can inflict significant damage, but they lack long-range attacks. Now, momentarily divert from the mission path on the right and look for a small plateau on the left. To progress through this side path, utilize the Heli-Pods gadget to raise various objects and platforms, creating a way forward. Along the way, you will discover three raritanium chests and obtain the Armor Magnetizer gadget at the end, which increases your bolt collection range.
After collecting the Magnetizer you will be able to return to the landing pad, and can proceed with the main mission. A corsair, armed with a pistol, will alert three nearby buccaneers to attack you. The Combuster and Predator Launcher are decent choices for engaging lone ranged enemies like the corsair, while the Fusion Grenade, Plasma Beasts, Shock Ravager, and Shard Reaper are effective against groups of buccaneers. Disregard the vendor selling devices located on the platform where the corsair was, as there are no new items in stock.
Follow the path until you reach a point where you need to use the Geo-Laser to open a path into the Sarrdollow Caves. The first chamber of the cave is inhabited by numerous thwogs, bat-like creatures that attack in small swarms. They are relatively weak and can be easily dispatched en masse using the Shock Ravager's chain lightning feature. As you exit the cave, you will encounter a hardy buccaneer, essentially a normal buccaneer equipped with a large shield. The Shock Ravager remains an effective choice against this enemy.
Defeat the two nearby corsairs and descend to the lower floor of the cave to locate the appropriate spot for the Geo-Laser, creating a pathway across. Open the two nearby raritanium chests, then ascend and use the fallen stalactite to traverse. Approach the vendor to restock and buy raritanium upgrades, prioritizing upgrades such as More damage and Bigger area for the Tornado Launcher, and Wider shot]] and More damage for the Shard Reaper for the upcoming missions. Proceed to the end of the path, triggering another Geo-Laser session, concluding the mission and immediately transitioning into "Find the Treasure Room".