Marathon Cutthroat Competition Traxus contract guide

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The Marathon Cutthroat Competition contract for Traxus requires players to collect two pieces of rod salvage in the Dire Marsh map, which can be found in the Maintenance area or in Arms Lockers around the map. This is a difficult objective due to Maintenance being a popular PvP hotspot, so players need to loot quickly and extract safely to complete the contract.

Why it matters

The Cutthroat Competition contract is part of the ongoing Marathon in-game events, which provide valuable rewards like weapons, credits, and access to more priority contracts. Completing this contract efficiently is important for players looking to progress in the Marathon narrative and earn powerful gear.

The details

To complete the Cutthroat Competition contract, players need to find two pieces of rod salvage, which can be Deimosite Rods, Cetinite Rods, or Ballistic Turbines. The most reliable location to find these items is the Maintenance area in the Dire Marsh map, where they can be found in lootable containers or lying around. Players should also check Arms Lockers throughout the map, as the required rod salvage can sometimes spawn there as well. The key is to loot quickly, avoid confrontations with other players, and extract safely to turn in the contract.

• The Cutthroat Competition contract must be completed in a single run on the Dire Marsh map.

What’s next

Once players have completed the Cutthroat Competition contract, they can turn it in to Vulcan to receive a Volt Thrower, 1,500 Credits, and some basic salvage, as well as access to more priority contracts from Traxus.