Bug #997

Solo salvage operation mission ending trigger bug.

Status:	Open
Priority:	High
Added by:	blebie on January 9, '26
Assigned to:	Unassigned
Due date:
Reported for:	S05.11 Auto

Steps to Reproduce

1. Repair Mini M.U.L.Es.
2. Press the button on the M.U.L.E.
3. Wait until the drop pod opens the mule hatch.
4. Use the grappling hook to stand on the edge of the opening, this can be done by simply trying to hook yourself inside the opening, as you will be stopped by an invisible wall.
5. Wait until the mule arrives to the drop pod, he should be pulled upwards by the drop pod.
6. While the mule is moving inside the opening, use the grappling hook to try to pull yourself, use it on the part of the mechanical hand that retracts after grabbing the mule.
7. Mission ends with failure

Explanation

Salvage operation mission ends in failure due to a bug with the drop pod animation. Upon repairing the mini mules and calling them back to the drop pod, the player can be pushed inside of the drop pod if playing as a scout and using the grappling hook to pull himself inside of the hatch in a specific way. This in turn causes the player to end up stuck inside of the drop pod, triggering mission completion, even though the primary objective has not been fulfilled. Mission completion is triggered as if its successful, with mission control and the player saying a phrase, and the drop pod departing, even though it is supposed to be "broken".

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