Hole in the Sky

Key takeaways

These are the practical points to keep in mind before entering the crash area.

• Reach the crash site first Follow Songbird's direction to the downed space force one and treat the approach as a hostile infiltration. Barghest units occupy the area around the wreck, so open combat and stealth are both viable ways to begin.
• Find Myers inside the wreck The mission advances only after V reaches President Myers. Search the damaged aircraft and follow the active objective rather than lingering outside after the initial fight.
• Protect the escort Once Myers joins V, the encounter becomes an escort through Dogtown. Keep pace with her, use cover, and clear enemies blocking the route instead of sprinting to the next objective marker alone.
• Expect a direct continuation Hole in the Sky feeds into Spider and Fly. Treat the end of the mission as a transition in the Phantom Liberty campaign rather than a point where the wider storyline is resolved.

Hole in the Sky overview

Hole in the Sky is an early Phantom Liberty mission that begins after the space force one carrying President Rosalind Myers is brought down over Dogtown.

After the events of Dog Eat Dog, Songbird directs V toward the crash site of space force one. The wreck is surrounded by Barghest personnel, so the mission combines a combat approach with a search through the damaged aircraft and its immediate surroundings. The objective is not simply to investigate the crash: V must locate Myers before Barghest forces can reach her.

Once V finds President Myers, the mission changes from a search operation into an escort. Myers is a capable combatant, but she is also the person V has been sent to protect, which makes the route through Dogtown more dangerous than a normal fight. Staying near her, clearing threats before moving forward, and following her route through the ruined district are central to keeping the mission moving.

Hole in the Sky establishes the immediate crisis in Dogtown and introduces the relationship between V, Songbird, and Myers. It leads directly into Spider and Fly, where the escape from the crash site and the political stakes of Phantom Liberty become more explicit. The mission is part of the main story and does not function as a freely repeatable side activity.

The mission is best approached as a forward-moving combat section rather than a looting expedition. Search the crash area carefully for usable cover, avoid running so far ahead that Myers is left exposed, and use the environment to separate Barghest attackers. If a firefight becomes chaotic, retreating to a defensible position is safer than forcing the next doorway while the escort objective is active.

Where this sits

Requirements

Hole in the Sky becomes available as part of the opening Phantom Liberty sequence.

• RequiredReach Phantom LibertyThe mission is part of the expansion's main story and requires access to Dogtown.
• RequiredComplete Dog Eat DogSongbird's initial contact and the preceding Dogtown operation lead into this mission.
• RecommendedPrepare for sustained combatBring a loadout that can handle Barghest troops at medium and close range. Healing items and ammunition are useful because the mission moves through several hostile spaces.
• OptionalUse the environmentThe crash site and surrounding structures provide cover and alternate angles. A stealth-oriented build can reduce the pressure of the first approach, while a combat build can push through the area directly.

Objectives

1. Reach the crash siteTravel through Dogtown to the downed space force one and enter the hostile search area.
2. Find President MyersSearch the wreck and its nearby spaces until V locates Myers.
3. Escort Myers to safetyMove with Myers through the Barghest-controlled route and eliminate threats that prevent progress.
4. Leave the crash areaComplete the escape sequence so the next Phantom Liberty mission can begin.

Walkthrough

1. 01

   Reach the crash site

   Travel to the crash site

   Follow the mission marker through Dogtown until you reach the wreck of space force one. The approach places V near Barghest-controlled territory, so stop before the open approach and scan for patrols, cover, and elevated firing positions.

   Location: Dogtown

   TipQuicksave before entering the hostile area if you want to test a stealth or direct-combat route without repeating the whole approach.

2. 02

   Reach the crash site

   Approach the wreck carefully

   Use the damaged structures and available cover to close the distance to the aircraft. Barghest forces can detect V before the objective is complete, so avoid crossing exposed ground unless you are ready to start the firefight.

   Location: Crash site

   Watch outDo not assume that reaching the outside of the wreck completes the objective; the mission requires V to continue into the search area.

3. 03

   Find a way into the crash area

   Clear the first Barghest position

   Deal with the Barghest troops controlling the route around the wreck, or bypass them where the level layout permits. Prioritize enemies with clear lines of fire and move between cover rather than standing in the open near the aircraft.

   Location: Crash site perimeter

   TipUse quickhacks, grenades, or vertical angles to break up groups before advancing to the next section.

4. 04

   Find President Myers

   Search the damaged aircraft

   Enter the wreck and follow the interior route toward the mission marker. The aircraft is a confined space, so check corners and side passages before pushing through; enemies or environmental hazards can be difficult to see when moving quickly.

   Location: Wreck of space force one

   Watch outThe search objective does not end with the first interior room. Continue following the route until the game confirms that Myers has been found.

5. 05

   Find President Myers

   Locate President Myers

   V eventually reaches President Myers inside the crash area. After the conversation begins, remain attentive to the objective transition because the mission changes from locating her to getting both characters out of danger.

   Location: Inside the crash site

   Checkpoint
6. 06

   Escort Myers to safety

   Join Myers in the escape

   Once Myers is ready to move, follow her through the designated exit route instead of treating the area as cleared. She participates in the fight, but the encounter remains an escort sequence and requires V to keep advancing with her.

   Location: Crash site exit route

   TipStay close enough to respond when enemies appear ahead or to the side, but avoid standing directly beside Myers when explosives or heavy fire are incoming.

7. 07

   Escort Myers to safety

   Fight through the Barghest response

   Barghest troops engage V and Myers as they leave the wreck. Use hard cover and eliminate the enemies that block the route first; chasing stragglers can leave Myers exposed or place V too far from the active escort path.

   Location: Dogtown streets near the crash site

   Watch outRunning ahead can make the escort section harder because threats remain active behind or beside Myers.

8. 08

   Escort Myers to safety

   Follow the route through Dogtown

   Continue behind Myers through the ruined district, using the objective marker and her movement as the guide. When the route bends through narrow passages or structures, check the next room before entering so you are not caught between Barghest positions.

   Location: Dogtown

   TipReload or heal during quiet transitions rather than waiting until the next group has already surrounded the route.

9. 09

   Escort Myers to safety

   Hold position during the next firefight

   When Myers stops or the route closes under enemy pressure, take a protected angle and clear the attackers before trying to move on. The safest advance is usually made after the immediate firing lanes have been reduced rather than by forcing past the fight.

   Location: Dogtown escape route

   Checkpoint
10. 10

    Escort Myers to safety

    Reach the safe route with Myers

    Stay with Myers as the pair moves away from the crash site and toward the next protected location. Confirm that she has reached the required point before leaving the area; the mission's progression is tied to the escort rather than simply to V crossing the objective marker.

    Location: Dogtown

    Watch outIf Myers is under attack, stop advancing and remove the enemies threatening her before continuing.

11. 11

    Leave the crash area

    Complete the rescue operation

    After the final movement and conversation sequence, allow the mission to finish before wandering away from the objective area. Hole in the Sky concludes by handing the story into Spider and Fly, so the next mission may begin immediately.

    Location: Dogtown

    Checkpoint

Mission mechanics

The opening portion is a flexible combat approach. V can use stealth, hacking, ranged weapons, or close-quarters attacks to reach the wreck, but the terrain rewards patience because the crash site exposes the player to overlapping sightlines. Cover near the aircraft is more valuable than speed, especially when a direct assault alerts the surrounding Barghest units.

The escort section uses a different rhythm. President Myers advances along a set route and can fight, but V remains responsible for clearing the pressure around her. Focus on enemies that can hit Myers from the flanks, use the route's cover to break line of sight, and avoid leaving the escort zone simply to collect loot or pursue a retreating opponent.

The mission contains several natural pauses between combat spaces. These moments are useful for reloading, healing, checking cyberware and quickhack readiness, and confirming the current objective. Because the mission moves from the wreck into an active escape, a build that can adapt at both short and medium range is more reliable than one designed only for a single type of engagement.

What works and what does not

Phases

1. 1

   Crash-site approach

   Starts: Entering the hostile area around space force one.

   No fixed boss health bar.

   V approaches the wreck while Barghest controls the surrounding area. The encounter can begin with stealth or open combat.

   • Ranged fireTell Enemies establish firing lanes from cover around the wreck.Answer Break line of sight, change elevation, and eliminate the enemies covering the route forward.
   • Close-range pressureTell Barghest troops push toward V when the approach becomes a direct firefight.Answer Use chokepoints, crowd-control effects, or a retreat to stronger cover.
   • Scan the perimeter before crossing open ground.
   • Do not spend all healing resources before the search and escort sections begin.
2. 2

   Aircraft search

   Starts: Entering the wreck after the perimeter fight or bypass.

   No fixed boss health bar.

   The mission narrows into an interior search for President Myers. Visibility and movement are more limited than outside the aircraft.

   • Interior ambushTell Hostile presence can be harder to spot in the wreck's confined spaces.Answer Check corners, use the mission marker, and avoid rushing through doorways.
   • Reload before entering the next room.
   • Use sound and scan information to identify threats in the damaged interior.
3. 3

   Myers escort

   Starts: Finding President Myers and beginning the escape.

   No fixed boss health bar.

   V and Myers move through Dogtown while Barghest attempts to stop them. The priority is protecting the route and keeping pace with Myers.

   • Flanking fireTell Enemies attack from side angles as the escort moves through the district.Answer Take a side position with cover and remove threats that have a clear shot at Myers.
   • Route blockadeTell A group holds the path ahead and prevents the escort from advancing.Answer Clear the immediate blockade before moving beyond Myers or abandoning the route.
   • Stay near Myers without standing in the same explosive danger zone.
   • Use pauses between fights to heal and prepare the next engagement.

Checklist

• Complete Dog Eat Dog before starting this mission.Hole in the Sky follows the opening Dogtown operation.
• Prepare a combat loadout for Barghest troops.The mission includes outdoor and confined fights.
• Reach the downed space force one.The crash site is the first major objective.
• Search the wreck for President Myers.Reaching the perimeter is not enough to advance the mission.
• Stay with Myers during the escape.The escort objective rewards controlled forward movement rather than exploration.
• Heal and reload during quiet pauses.The route contains multiple combat sections.Optional
• Finish the escape sequence to unlock the next story step.The immediate continuation is Spider and Fly.

Failure conditions

• V diesAs in other combat missions, losing all health ends the current attempt and reloads the most recent checkpoint or save.
• President Myers is overwhelmed during the escortThe rescue section requires V to respond to threats around Myers. Allowing the escort to fail ends the objective and requires a reload.
• V moves too far away from the active routeLeaving Myers behind or abandoning the objective area can interrupt the escort flow. Return to Myers and the marked route rather than pursuing distant enemies or optional exploration.

Rewards

• Phantom Liberty story progression
  Completing Hole in the Sky advances the expansion's main narrative and leads into Spider and Fly.
• Access to the next mission
  The successful rescue sequence opens the immediate continuation of the Dogtown operation.
• Combat and loot from Barghest forces
  Enemies encountered during the mission can provide ordinary combat loot, with the exact items depending on the encounter and player route.

Characters in this mission

• VThe player character and rescuer.
• SongbirdProvides the direction that sends V to the crash site.

AftermathSpoilers

Trivia

• The title refers to the damaged aircraft and the mission's focus on reaching the crash site from the ground.
• Hole in the Sky is one of the first missions to place V alongside President Rosalind Myers in the Phantom Liberty storyline.
• The mission's structure changes noticeably after Myers is found: the initial search gives way to a moving escort through hostile territory.

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