Become a member of the Traxus faction i Marathon will require players to head to the Dire Marsh once they have done so activated the “Introducing: Traxus” Priority Contract from CyAC. This contract has three stages, all of which must be completed in a single run.
Knowing that death means failure and that you must repeat, it is important to know how to complete each step that awaits. Below, we've outlined each step of the Introduction: Traxus Contract to ensure you'll get the Traxus benefit in no time.
How to unlock factions in Marathon
Factions are the way to new contracts and upgrades in Marathon. Here's how you can access them all.
How to hack the terminal at junction, complex or bioresearch in Marathon
The Hackable Terminal in Dire Marsh can be found in any of these three locations:
- Cutting — Second floor of the blue main building.
- Complex — On the catwalk on the southeast side of the yellow building.
- Bio research — Inside the main building on the ground floor.
At Dire Marsh, you can go to either Intersection, Complex, or Bio-Research. We've listed the exact locations where you can find the terminal to hack, but it's as simple as following the target shown on your HUD when you're nearby and then interacting with the terminal inside.
How to get the Shipping Manifest from UESC Commander in Marathon
After interacting with the terminal, a UESC commander will spawn outside the POI you are stationed at If you can't find him, look at the map or check the HUD, because this enemy will have a special marker.
The UESC commander is no joke, as he has purple shields and tons of moves and weapons that will challenge you, so be sure to bring a team with lots of ammo to help take him down. Once he falls, he will leave the UESC Shipping Manifest for you to collectwhich immediately starts a 3-minute timer.
How to scan the nearby stacked shipping container in Marathon
Now that you've obtained the UESC Shipping Manifest, you'll want to look around the nearby area outside to find shipping containers. The one you're specifically looking for is stacked, one on top of the other.
If there are several stacked shipping containers, go to them and see if you get the “Scan Shipping Container” prompt as you approach The QR code. If not, it's not the right one.
Once the contract is complete, you can extract or die, to turn in the contract with CyAc, where you can now access the Traxus faction.
- Released
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March 5, 2026
- ESRB
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Teen/animated blood, language, violence, in-game purchases, user interaction
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
