Well, I finally did it and I just had to post it somewhere. Even here where no one goes anymore. I beat the offline game including all the extra Urgent Requests using low rank weapons and armour (I am HR 26). I am very proud of myself. The next goal is to make to HR 31.
In the absence of evidence to the contrary, always assume you have the upper hand.
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