Celeste's "A Symbol of Unification" is the kind of ARC Raiders job that makes you slow down for a second. It isn't just another quick run for scrap; it's got a bit of story baked in, and you'll feel it once it finally unlocks after "Unexpected Initiative" and a stack of other errands. Before you set off, it's worth thinking about what you're risking and what you're carrying, especially if you've been stocking up on ARC Raiders Items and don't fancy losing them to a random ambush on the way up the hill.

Getting There Without Feeding the Lobby

You're heading to the Formicai Outpost in the Dam Battlegrounds, tucked down in the far south near Formicai Hills, looking out toward Red Lake. On the map it's a clear Point of Interest, but getting there is the real challenge because it's an extraction zone and people love camping routes. If you spawn across the map, don't stubbornly full-send with your best kit. Most players run a Free Loadout for a reason. Keep it simple, sprint smart, and assume you'll hear gunfire before you see anyone.

Finding the Flag First (Don't Skip This)

Once you reach the outpost, don't run straight for the "cool balcony moment" like you're in a trailer. The Raider flag isn't auto-granted. You have to step into the main building and look for a specific bag, usually near the entrance on a medical bed or a desk. Walk right up and interact. Then actually check your objective tracker. People mess this up all the time, and it feels awful to climb back through the place because you were rushing and your inventory's empty.

The Balcony Hoist and What You Walk Away With

After you've got the flag, move through the entrance hall into the central circular room and head for the balcony that overlooks the water. You'll spot the flagpole waiting there. Interact, hoist it, and the mission wraps immediately with that little hit of satisfaction as it flies over Red Lake. Then it's on you to get out alive and report back at Speranza for the payout: the Dusted Cream Aviator Outfit variant, three Mod Components, and five rolls of Duct Tape. If you're thinking ahead to crafting and upgrades, those mats matter, and it's also a good moment to remember why players chase ARC Raiders Legendary Material when every trip into the Battlegrounds can turn into a fight you didn't plan for.