Console Diagram
Note
Illustration may not match all PlayStation 2 console types. For owners of SCPH-70000 series PlayStation 2 systems, refer to the setup instructions supplied with your system. Setting Up the Game
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the (OPEN) button and the disc tray will open. Place the Armored Core®: Nine Breaker disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the (OPEN) button again and the disc tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Title Screen Options
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NEW GAME: Select this option to start a new game without using any converted, or previously saved data.
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LOAD GAME: Load saved game data and resume playing from where you last left off.
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VERSUS: Compete in head-to-head battles against other players, COM opponents, or a combination of both. Up to four players can take part in versus battles.
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CONVERT: Load saved data from Armored Core: Nexus for use in this title. Convert Notes
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Only those parts that were available in your Armored Core: Nexus GARAGE are carried over. •
Parts that were never earned, discovered, or purchased from the SHOP in Armored Core: Nexus do not carryover. Central Menu Options
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GARAGE: Enter the garage.
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TRAINING: Take part in various training exercises to hone your piloting skills and earn points.
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ARENA: Square off against other Ravens in a bid to reach the Arena's top ranked position.
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SYSTEM: Access the system menu option to adjust game settings and save/load data.
Garage Sub-Menus
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Assembly: Assemble an AC unit using available parts.
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AC Performance: View performance specs for the selected AC.
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Optional Parts: Equip optional parts.
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Paint: Customize an AC's paint scheme, weapon color and emblem.
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Cockpit: Customize the heads-up display (HUD).
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Name Entry: Register pilot and AC names.
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AC Test: Test an AC creation.
System Sub-Menus
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Save Game: Save game progress.
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Save Emblem: Save emblem data.
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Option: Adjust game settings.
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Load Game: Load game data.
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Load Emblem: Load emblem data.
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Quit Game: Quit the game and exit to the Title screen.
Training Overview
Access this option to take part in training programs that are designed to polish both combat and piloting techniques. Every training program consists of five regimens, each of which is further broken down into five different exercises.
Training Menu
Choose a program from the available list to begin training.
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1 Training Program: Available training programs are listed here.
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2 Information Window: Regimens/exercises available within the selected program are listed here. Each block displayed in this window represents one exercise. Exercise results are indicated by a block's color: = Gold; = Silver; = Bronze; = Not ranked
Training Select
Select a training regimen and exercise.
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1 Training Regimen: Available training regimens and exercises are listed here.
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2 Player Ranking: Ranking and result information for the selected exercise is displayed here.
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3 Training Graph: AC performance requirements for the selected exercise are displayed here.
Training Program Screen
Details relating to the selected exercise are displayed on this screen.
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Exercise Briefing/Ranking Standards: An overview of the exercise and its ranking requirements is displayed here.
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2 Training Sub-Menu: The sub-menu appears on-screen after pressing the button.
Training Sub-Menu Options
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START: Commence the selected training exercise.
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RANKING: View record and part information for the exercise's top-ranked ACs.
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RECORD: View your best performance for the selected exercise.
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QUICK START: Skip opening briefing and commence the selected exercise.
Training Sub-Menu Note
An exercise must be cleared at least once before the RECORD and QUICK START options can be selected.
Arena Overview
Enter the Arena to engage in head-to-head battles with other AC pilots. Take out the opposition to earn arena points, obtain new titles, and improve your ranking.
Arena Menu
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1 Test Match: Make use of the search parameters to locate desired opponents.
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2 Official Battle: Square off against an opponent designated by Ravens' Ark.
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3 Ranking: Display a list of the Arena's top thirty competitors. Press the button to view/hide opponent analyses. The point requirement for Official Battles is also listed in this section.
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4 Raven Search: Displays a list of available Test Match search parameters.
Test Match
The Test Match search feature makes it possible to