What to know
- Load into Dire Marsh and head to the named Algae Ponds POI for the main building.
- Climb to the second floor via stairs, navigate the hallway past green structures through plastic strip curtains to find the terminal behind industrial filters.
- Interact with the terminal to hack and summon the airborne drone, then shoot its box to drop UESC Supplies and Drone Manifest.
- Exfil successfully with both items taking up 5-6 inventory slots to complete the contract.
In order to master the Equitable Distribution 2 contract in Marathon you’ll have to summon the transport drone from the second-floor terminal in Algae Ponds on Dire Marsh. Here’s how to go about it.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Map | Dire Marsh |
| Key Location | Algae Ponds (named POI) |
| Building | Main blue building near ponds |
| Terminal Spot | Second floor, end of hallway behind filters |
| Items Needed | Ammo, med kits, inventory space (5-6 slots) |
| Follow-up | Shoot drone box, loot UESC Supplies & Drone Manifest, exfil |
Algae Ponds location details
Algae Ponds sits as a prominent named point of interest on the Dire Marsh map, featuring ponds and elevated platforms around a central blue building. Spawn in Dire Marsh, push quickly past enemies toward the ponds, climb platforms if needed, and enter the building on the left side for access to the staircase leading to the second floor.
How to reach the second-floor terminal
Follow these steps to locate and activate the terminal without unnecessary delays.
Step 1
Spawn into Dire Marsh and rush to Algae Ponds, ignoring minor enemies to conserve ammo and health.
Step 2
Enter the big blue building on the left near the ponds center; grab quick heals or loot from the ground floor room if damaged.
Step 3
Ascend the staircase to the second floor, prepare extra med kits as enemies await upstairs.
Step 4
Move straight down the hallway past green structures.
Pass through plastic strip curtains into the next room.
Step 5
Spot the terminal hidden behind large industrial filters at the end; loot nearby if needed before interacting.
Step 6
Hack the UESC terminal panel to summon the transport drone; quest marker activates.
How to take down the transport drone
Position yourself after the hack for the best shot.
Step 1
Exit the building and climb the nearby ladder for high vantage point overlooking the area.
Step 2
Locate the circulating drone via quest icon (appears within 70 meters) and audio ping.
Step 3
Target the box it carries; shoot repeatedly even without hit markers until it drops (avoid long range to prevent loss in bushes).
Step 4
Salvage the dropped box for UESC Supplies and Drone Manifest; clear inventory space first as items take 5-6 slots.
Contract rewards overview
| Reward Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Loot | UESC Supplies, Drone Manifest |
| Contract Completion | Priority contract progression (Equitable Distribution series) |
| Inventory Cost | 5-6 slots required |
| Risk | Death resets run; need ammo/health prep |
Tips to avoid failure
Stock up on ammo before Algae Ponds due to heavy enemy presence. Run past foes initially to reach the terminal fast. Track the drone closely post-summon as it escapes quickly. Exfil immediately after looting to secure items without restarting.
Finish strong by exfiling from Dire Marsh with both UESC Supplies and Drone Manifest intact, advancing your contract chain rewards.
