Rivage Guide | How to Solve the Orbital Scout Map Puzzle

The Orbital Scout Map Puzzle is one of the major challenges you'll encounter in Rivage after gaining access to the Garage aboard the A.R.E.S. space station. This puzzle requires players to repair the Orbital Scout and navigate a complicated star map to collect six Data Fragments.

However, choosing the wrong route can cause the Scout to run out of health before completing its mission.

This Rivage Orbital Scout Map Puzzle Guide explains how to repair the Scout, navigate the Stellarmap, and collect all six Data Fragments.

How to Solve the Orbital Scout Map Puzzle in Rivage

Before attempting the puzzle, you'll need the Multi-Pass Access Card to enter the Garage through the Pod Bay.

Step 1: Find All Four Orbital Scout Parts

Enter the Garage and approach the Orbital Scout's Launch Platform. Pull the lever to raise the Scout, then open its side panel.

You'll need four components to repair it:

• Radioactive Cartography Board: Found on the cart near the Scout's instructions.
• Adaptive AI Navigation Suite: Located on a desk in the 3D printer room.
• Wavelength Sensor: Found on the desk beside a journal behind the Scout.
• Data Storage Collector: Located upstairs beside the computer and audio recorder.

Insert all four components into their corresponding slots and close the panel.

The Launch Platform's wires will turn green, indicating that the Scout is ready.

Step 2: Access the Orbital Scout Map

Climb the ladder to the Garage's upper floor and locate the Stellarmap terminal beside the computer.

Select Open Map to display a three-dimensional map of Vesta and the surrounding orbital nodes.

Your objective is to collect six Data Fragments and return to A.R.E.S. without losing all the Scout's health.

Each node has a different effect:

• Green Nodes: Restore one Scout's health.
• Red Nodes: Remove one Scout's health.
• White Nodes: Have no effect.
• Yellow Nodes: Contain Data Fragments.

The Scout begins with two health points. You must also avoid revisiting previously crossed nodes.

Step 3: Follow the Correct Orbital Scout Route

The following is a documented route that collects all six Data Fragments and returns to A.R.E.S.

Orbital Scout Map Solution:

Follow the route below, divided into smaller sections for easier navigation.

Starting Route – Reach Data Fragment 04

• A.R.E.S. → SCRP-01 → SCRP-02 → AST-AR1 → SDT-11 → X-248 → K-1066 → BTH-12 → DATA-04

Second Route – Reach Data Fragment 01

• DATA-04 → NNS-7 → RE-005 → VAN-26 → ARK-18 → X-303 → TIE-1 → DATA-01

Third Route – Reach Data Fragment 06

• DATA-01 → ORB-2 → OA-9 → AQ-94 → GW-11 → AW-13 → SHFT-1 → DATA-06

Fourth Route – Collect Data Fragments 03 and 02

• DATA-06 → ATV-3 → SA-X → MVL-30 → VR-M → DATA-03
• DATA-03 → I2B-0 → ORE-X → NH-9 → DATA-02

Final Route – Collect Data Fragment 05 and Return

• DATA-02 → ORB-D → CXO-X → ZX-22 → XM-R → ZX-2A → DATA-05
• DATA-05 → SAS-11 → MA-6 → MER-A → AUOS → RD-004 → A.R.E.S.

After collecting all six Data Fragments and returning to A.R.E.S., select Send Scout to complete the mission.

Important: Some node names and connections may vary between playthroughs. If your map differs, use the node colors and available connections to plan a safe route.

Step 4: Launch the Orbital Scout

Once you've selected a valid route, the Send Scout button will turn green.

Press the button to launch the Scout and wait for it to return.

After completing the mission, you'll receive the Unknown Particle Waves recording.

Play the recording to save it to Miranda's K9 System. This recording is required for the next puzzle involving the Soundpad and Horizon Probe.

Final Thoughts

The Orbital Scout Map Puzzle in Rivage requires careful route planning and effective health management.

Repair the Scout, collect all six Data Fragments, and return safely to A.R.E.S. to obtain the Particle Waves recording.

Remember to save the recording using K9 before continuing to the next puzzle.

FAQ

Q. Where Is the Orbital Scout Map in Rivage?

A. The Stellarmap terminal is located on the Garage's upper floor, beside the computer near the railing.

Q. How Many Data Fragments Do You Need?

A. You must collect all six Data Fragments and return to A.R.E.S. to complete the puzzle.

Q. How Do You Restore Orbital Scout Health?

A. Travel through green nodes to restore one health point. Avoid unnecessary red nodes, which reduce health.

Q. What Do You Get for Completing the Orbital Scout Puzzle?

A. Completing the puzzle rewards you with the Unknown Particle Waves recording, which is needed to solve the Soundpad puzzle.