The radio crackles as you sprint across the Spaceport; the HUD blinks mission text and the timer is quiet. I almost missed the terminal tucked beside the Rocket Assembly until the log pinged back at me. The Field Depot is a rusted lighthouse, blinking a last message into the static.
On a crowded map the Dust on the Wires quest stands out — ARC Raiders Dust on the Wires quest walkthrough
You need one clean run through the Spaceport to clear every box on this Flashpoint-themed mission. I walked the route twice to trim hesitation from my path; you can shave time the same way. Below I break the run into neat steps so you can keep momentum and avoid backtracking.
- Visit any Field Depot on the eastern side of the Spaceport
- Use the Field Radio to transmit the scout group’s last log to Shani
- Interact with the terminal in the old Raider Tower north of the Maintenance Hangar
- Find traces of the scout patrol near the Maintenance Hangar
- Search the remains left by the scouts
- Deliver the Scout Patrol Note to Shani from a Safe Pocket
Where is the Field Depot for Dust on the Wires?
You’ll find the Field Depot I used on the eastern edge of the Spaceport map, sitting right next to the Rocket Assembly building. Go inside, head to the terminal, and transmit the scout log — that single action clears both the “visit a Field Depot” and “use the Field Radio” tasks if you send the log while at the terminal. I always check my map marker, then move straight in; hesitation invites extra skirmishes.
When a tower sits above the hangar it becomes an obvious second stop — Interact with the terminal in the old Raider Tower north of the Maintenance Hangar
Head to the Raider Tower north of the Maintenance Hangar and climb to the top. There’s a terminal up there; interact to resend the scout log and tick off the third task. I recommend taking the stairs instead of fighting straight up — fewer interruptions and faster interaction.
How do I transmit the scout log?
Use the Field Radio at the Field Depot terminal to send the scout group’s last recording to Shani, then reach the Raider Tower terminal and trigger the resend. If both sends register in one run, you’ll avoid an extra run to the Spaceport later. If you stream or clip runs on Twitch or YouTube, tag the moment — viewers love the “I got it” ping.
The ground near the hangar rarely lies — Find traces of the scout patrol near the Maintenance Hangar
Check the ground immediately beside the Maintenance Hangar for the faint prompt to transmit the patrol trace. I marked the spot on the map during my run; you’ll see a small glint on the floor where the prompt appears. Transmit it and the quest moves forward without a fight.
How do I find the scout remains?
Step a few paces forward from where you transmit the patrol trace and you’ll spot the scattered remains. Interact to recover the Scout Patrol Note, then place the note in a Safe Pocket and deliver to Shani to finish the quest. The trail of prints becomes a breadcrumb necklace that leads straight to the item; follow it without detours.
If you want community tips, check Steam discussions, Reddit threads, and Discord channels where players post short clips and alternate depot choices. Moyens I/O and other outlets ran quick guides and screenshots that match the markers I used, which helps if your map looks different on a given rotation.
Run the route once, keep the note secure, and don’t leave Shani waiting — will you risk a single flawless run to close this case and collect the truth?