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In GTA 6, few missions deliver as much chaos, betrayal, and cinematic tension as "Rocket's End", a high-stakes infiltration and escape sequence that ties together major storylines involving Jacob Diaz, Marco Silva, and Mayor Vega. This mission tests your combat endurance, decision-making, and timing as you infiltrate a military facility, survive a wave of rogue security bots, and ultimately launch the Echo 2 rocket under fire. Here's a complete step-by-step guide to successfully complete this pivotal mission.

1. Mission Start: The Infiltration

The mission begins with Jacob and Marco pulling up outside a heavily guarded Red Rock military facility where Mayor Vega is making an illicit weapons deal. As the cutscene ends, you'll regain control near the south perimeter gate.

Objective: "Infiltrate the security compound."

· Approach the fence quietly. Use the stealth takedown on the guard near the control panel.

· Hack the terminal (hold the interact key until the prompt fills) to open the side gate.

· Once inside, stick to the shadows. Avoid open firefights here - security reinforcements will spawn infinitely if you're spotted early.

Pro Tip: Equip a silenced SMG or pistol. Ammo conservation will matter later in the mission.

2. The Confrontation with Vega

After entering the security office, a cutscene triggers where Jacob, Marco, and Vega face off. Vega tries to spin the situation as a misunderstanding while Silva accuses her of selling Silva Corp's civilian AI bots to the military. Just as tensions peak, the bots activate and start attacking everyone.

Objective: "Escape the facility."

· Follow Rigs through the corridors. You'll face your first wave of rogue bots.

· Aim for their heat cores (highlighted in red when scanned). Two bursts will disable them.

· Use the EMP grenades from the nearby crate - these are crucial for group control.

When Marco attempts to override the system, a mini-hack sequence begins. Rapidly input the correct symbols ("_underscore" puzzle). Failure to do so in time triggers a bot ambush.

3. The Bot Uprising

Once the virus spreads through the network, the facility becomes a battlefield. Automated announcements warn of an "active shooter," while Red Sand mercenaries flood the halls. This section is pure survival.

Objective: "Reach the Skycar extraction point."

· Stay close to Marco. If he dies, the mission fails.

· Use cover-to-cover movement - bots now fire with pinpoint accuracy.

· Expect multiple "HEAT" callouts; these are scripted attack waves. Reload during the pauses between "Heat" lines.

· When the Red Sand appear (tattooed cyborg mercenaries), prioritize explosives. They have reinforced armor and move in pairs.

Checkpoint: The hallway collapses after the third wave, forcing Jacob and Marco to split from the others. You'll regroup outside.

4. Escape to Perez Mines

After reaching the extraction zone, Marco is critically wounded during the firefight. The game transitions into a driving sequence.

Objective: "Drive Marco to Perez Mines."

· Avoid combat if possible - enemies will chase you using drones and armored vehicles.

· Use the canyon shortcuts to lose pursuit.

· Perez Mines serves as a temporary hideout where Morrison (a former ally) patches up Marco.

Watch for key dialogue here: Marco gives Jacob the Echo 2 launch key, setting up the mission's final act.

5. The Rocket Launch

Jacob, with the help of Dr. Okata and hacker Robin Hood, must bypass a government airspace lockdown to launch the Echo 2 rocket. This section alternates between dialogue and timed interactions.

Objective: "Bypass airspace lockdown and initiate launch."

· Use the nearby terminal to access courier flight databases.

· Select "Red Rock Cargo 214" as your spoofed ID.

· Once confirmed, head to the control tower and insert the launch key when prompted.

Okata reprograms the rocket's signature to appear as a civilian cargo flight, bypassing the Air Force's defense grid. The tension ramps up as alarms blare and enemies storm the hangar.

Combat Tip: Focus on survival. The goal is to hold position until the rocket countdown completes - not to eliminate every enemy.

6. Mission Finale: Echo 2 Liftoff

As the countdown hits zero, the cutscene shows the Echo 2 rocket igniting and clearing the tower. Jacob watches as the sky lights up, symbolizing both success and loss. Vega is critically wounded, Silva is missing, and the media blames the entire event on a bot malfunction.

The mission ends with Jacob receiving a call from Okata: "You did it. They'll be talking about this for years."

Rewards:

· $25,000 cash

· Echo 2 Flight Patch (Outfit Item)

· New Safehouse: Perez Mines

· Unlocks next mission: "Fallout Protocol"

Final Tips

· Bring armor and snacks - this mission has no resupply points.

· Hack quickly during Marco's segment; delays spawn more bots.

· Don't waste EMPs early - save at least two for the Red Sand fight.

· After completion, you can revisit the Echo Launch Facility for collectibles.

In short, "Rocket's End" in GTA 6 blends heart-pounding combat, hacking puzzles, and cinematic storytelling. Survive the chaos, launch the rocket, and prepare for the political and personal fallout that follows.