Mission Description[]
The monsters came from nowhere and we don't know if there are more of them lurking in the dark. And to make it worse, we can't make contact with the ground. We're stranded at the bottom of the base.
But we can't sit around waiting. We must find the rest of our comrades and escape. I will protect you, Civilian, but I don't know what will happen. If we're in bad luck, we're going to fight the monsters. Get prepared for battle.
Synopsis[]
Escape from Darkness is the second mission in Earth Defense Force 5, and the first online mission. It serves as the first true mission in the game.
Story[]
The player, and Sergent's team run out of the hangar. Sarge opens a door only to greet the team with several black ants, which are quickly dealt with. The team run into a group of soldiers fighting off ants and help them. Sergent decides that the best course of action is to find and use the powered exoskeletons, but once the team gets there, the ants have already destroyed them all. After several encounters, Sarge and another squad of soldiers reach a door. Everyone is hesitant to open the door, but after a while, it's opened to comedically reveal that it's the only hanger to not be infested with monsters. Eventually, the player and Sergent reach the exit and the mission ends.
Enemies[]
Online limits[]
Armor limits[]
Easy and Normal[]
Ranger and Air Raider: 424 or less
Wing Diver: 290 or less
Fencer: 530 or less
Hard[]
Ranger and Air Raider: 648 or less
Wing Diver: 430 or less
Fencer: 810 or less
Hardest[]
Ranger and Air Raider: 3080 or less
Wing Diver: 1950 or less
Fencer: 3850 or less
Inferno[]
Ranger and Air Raider: 5320 or less
Wing Diver: 3350 or less
Fencer: 6650 or less
Weapon Limits[]
Easy and Normal: Up to level 2
Hard: Up to level 5
Hardest: Up to level 52
Inferno: Up to level 60