Here’s a complete guide to unlocking the “You’re Not Getting Away That Easy” achievement/trophy in Pragmata (a Bronze trophy worth 10 Gamerscore on Xbox or equivalent on other platforms). It’s the only missable trophy in the game.
What the Achievement Requires
You must defeat a Sweeper Bot (a small, fast-moving flying enemy that looks like a glowing blue orb). These bots flee immediately when you approach or aim at them and will disappear if you don’t hack them quickly enough. Defeating one requires completing its hacking matrix (a mini labyrinth puzzle) while keeping it targeted.
- Sweeper bots drop a lot of lunafilaments as a bonus.
- Spawns are random and limited across certain areas. They don’t always appear, and missing too many without reloading can potentially lock you out (though reloading the area or returning from the shelter often helps respawn them).
How to Defeat a Sweeper Bot
- Spot the bot (it often hovers or darts around).
- Immediately aim at it to start the hack (it will try to fly away fast).
- Complete the hacking matrix without hitting red/grey failure nodes. Progress saves as long as you avoid mistakes.
- Tips to make it easier:
- Use the Stasis Net (if unlocked) to slow it down.
- Equip the Long-Range Targeting mod (or similar) to give yourself more time/distance.
- Sticky bombs or other crowd-control tools can help pin it.
- It often slows down in corners—use that window.
- If it escapes, return to the shelter (via menu > System > Return to Title, then reload) and re-enter the area to try respawning it. Don’t save after it disappears if possible.
Reliable Sweeper Bot Locations
The most consistent and commonly recommended spot is in Sector 2: Mass Production Array (MPA), specifically the Side Alley area. Other spawns exist but are less reliable.
Primary Location: Mass Production Array – Side Alley (Easiest/Farmable)
- Travel to the office space location in Sector 2 (or the nearby shopping district area).
- Go through the door just left of the shelter ladder.
- Take the two lifts up, then head toward the garbage truck on your left.
- Keep left, run around the fence edge, and jump/dash into the alley on the left.
- Proceed through the big door into the “Side Alley” room (or small dead-end alley with a hand lift nearby).
- The Sweeper Bot often spawns here at the end of the alley (near ramps, lifts, or open space). It may float or dart around the room and into corners.
If it’s not there:
- Return to the shelter and come back (or reload via the title screen).
- Some players report success after progressing a bit or defeating the sector’s boss (Gigantic Bot), but early revisits work best.
This spot is highlighted in many guides because it’s accessible during normal exploration and leads to the Slide REM collectible via a nearby hand lift after dealing with the bot.
Other Possible Spawns
- Mass Production Array (MPA 03/04): Small alley leading to the Slide REM, or vertical room with a cartridge holder.
- Lunum Mines 02: Behind a pillar near a missile-shooting bot (after dropping a container, before Lunum Mines 03).
- Lunum Mines 03: On top of containers in the room with a movable crate (leads to Safe Boxes).
- TerraDome: On top of a specimen tank (listen for soft music; look up high). It won’t react until you aim to hack.
Spawns can vary by playthrough, so check multiple areas if needed. The Mass Production Array Side Alley is the go-to for most players.
Extra Advice
- This is missable because spawns are inconsistent—prioritize it when you see one.
- Sweeper bots can appear in the “furthest sections” of sectors like TerraDome or during cleanup phases.
- If you’re struggling with the hack, practice in safer spots or equip hacking aids.
- The achievement pops once you successfully destroy any one Sweeper Bot.
If you’re following a 100% playthrough, combine this with collecting Lunafilaments, REMs, and other items in the same areas. Good luck—don’t let that speedy little bot escape! If a specific location isn’t spawning for you, try the Shelter reload trick a few times.
