A spoiler-aware guide to the Somewhat Damaged mission’s Blackwall technology story branch, the Militech Canto operating system, and its one-time crafting component.
Story choice overview
A non-combat guide to the branching component decision, expansion requirements, and keeping a backup before committing. Spoilers ahead.
Do this in order.
Short, reversible steps. Back up game files or saves before modifying them.
Confirm Phantom Liberty is installed.
The storyline and component choice are expansion content.
Save before the late-game branch.
Keep a manual slot from before the quest’s irreversible moments.
Read the blueprint and quest journal.
Check the exact crafting and progression requirements presented in your own game version.
Compare story and character-build goals.
A cyberdeck takes your Operating System slot; make sure that fits the kind of character you want.
Keep the original save until happy.
If you dislike the consequences of your first choice, return to your backup rather than trying random console commands.
How to avoid save-state problems
The component is tied to quest progression and later crafting. Random console additions or guessed quest-fact changes can create inconsistent inventory and story state. The reliable approach is to play the mission normally and preserve a save before you make a final choice.
Quick questions.
Does Phantom Liberty contain the Canto Mk.6?
Yes. It is tied to the expansion’s Blackwall storyline.
Can I keep every branch outcome in one unmodified save?
The single-component design introduces a choice; keep separate manual saves if you want to explore alternatives.
Is the Canto an Operating System?
Yes. Installing it occupies the same slot used by other OS cyberware.
Reference checks.
Patch and mod-specific details come from maintainer listings, official documentation or clearly labeled community guides. Interactive diagrams are standalone educational previews, not live game captures.
- Verify details in your own game version. No external acquisition links are included.
Cinematic editorial artwork for this guide. Not a gameplay screenshot.