Rescuing the missing members of Station 17 during The Line of Duty side quest is one of the most vital tasks in Batman: Arkham Knight. Scattered across the three main islands of Gotham City, these firefighters are held hostage by dangerous bands of armed thugs and brutes. Finding every victim requires careful navigation, keen observation, and strategic combat tactics.
Locating Hostages on Bleake Island
Bleake Island serves as the starting point for tracking down the captured crew members early in the game. You can discover six firefighters spread across rooftops and secluded alleys around key landmarks like Chinatown and the GCPD building. Paying attention to police radio chatter often helps pinpoint nearby hostage situations.
Each encounter on Bleake Island introduces fundamental tactical challenges such as armed guards and heavy brutes. Utilizing environmental takedowns and the Fear Multi-Takedown ability allows you to eliminate threats before they trigger alarms. Clearing these early encounters builds momentum for the more complex rescues ahead on adjacent islands.
Navigating Hazards on Miagani Island
Miagani Island features four firefighters positioned in perilous urban environments. Accessing these locations becomes possible once the central bridges are unlocked through main story progression. Many hostiles in this region deploy automated turrets and heavier firepower to guard their captives.
Using the Remote Hacking Device is essential to blind sentry guns and isolate wandering guards. You can also park the Batmobile nearby in select locations to utilize its remote firepower during combat. Stealth remains your best option to ensure the firefighters are not harmed during the brawl.
Uncovering Hidden Secrets on Founders Island
Founders Island houses five missing crew members hidden in intricate structures. Some hostages are kept deep underground or behind reinforced walls that require the Batmobile winch to breach. These scenarios often function as mini predator encounters with floor grates and breakable surfaces.
Thoroughly scanning the docks and lower street levels ensures you do not overlook hidden entryways. Disrupting enemy weaponry before striking reduces the risk posed by armed thugs. Rescuing these final crew members opens up the final objective of the mission.
Confronting the Truth and Saving Chief Underhill
After freeing all fifteen firefighters, Batman receives the final location of Chief Raymond Underhill. The Chief is held at the top of an unfinished building guarded by a large squad of militia forces. Defeating this heavy guard unit allows you to rescue Underhill and uncover the startling truth behind the arson attacks.
Escorting Chief Underhill back to the GCPD completes The Line of Duty mission and earns valuable upgrade points. Completing this story arc provides a satisfying end to one of Gotham's key Most Wanted cases.
