The “A Better Use” quest in ARC Raiders asks that you locate and use Supply Call Stations found around the map. They can be used to call in supply drops with good loot, but using them also alerts nearby players to your location.
This guide outlines where the stations are and how to properly complete the quest.
Where to Find Supply Call Stations
Supply Call Stations are scattered around every map, similar to ARC Probes and ARC Couriers during the “A Bad Feeling” mission. To find them, open up your map and look for a small antenna-shaped symbol.
This icon only appears when you’re quite close to a station, so keep an eye out and look carefully. Supply Call Stations also emit a low humming noise, which can guide you to them even before the icon appears.
They’re physically depicted as rusty, makeshift-looking antennas welded onto metal poles. You will typically find them in open areas or near small buildings.
How to Use a Supply Call Station
When you find a Supply Call Station, speak to it to trigger the drop of supply. Your character will fire a flare into the air, which will cause a container to be dropped down in a balloon.
Proceed with caution as you wait. The flare and sound will alert other players and maybe ARCs that you’re in the vicinity. It’s smart to have a cover handy and keep an eye on your surroundings while the drop is on its way.
After a short period of time, the supply will descend and fall somewhere near you. Try to keep it in view, follow it to where it falls, and then reach out to destroy it by breaking through the can and collecting loot inside.
Completing the Quest
After you loot the can from your supply drop, the “A Better Use” quest will complete automatically.
That is all you need to do. It’s a simple task, but it becomes risky when other players or ARCs notice your flare. Stay alert, move quickly once you’ve pinged the drop, and loot securely once you’ve got your loot.
