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Xbox console
Splinter Cell FAQ / Walkthrough
Written by AdrenalineSL
Version 1.0: Released October 3, 2004
The very latest versions and updates can be found at GameFAQs:
http://www.gamefaqs.com
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This is currently [Version 1.0] of Adrenaline's Splinter Cell strategy guide
for the Xbox console.
I haven't bothered to read FAQ related mail for a long time now. I apologize
for neglecting nearly everyone who has sent me something regarding any of my
FAQs for the past year or so. I mean, who the hell am I to go live my life
and take care of far more important matters, such as school and family. My
label as an "asshole" was well-deserved.
If you're desperately seeking an answer (i.e.- your life and the lives of
your children are absolutely depending on it), then you may e-mail me. If I
discover that your question can be found within .90845 seconds of scrolling
down, I will hang you upside down by your pubic hairs and beat you senseless
with a stick, or worse: I will completely ignore your e-mail, just as I've
been doing--it's hard to break a habit.
And to answer your question: no, that blob preceding Tom Clancy in the ASCII
art isn't supposed to be the Blair Witch Project.
Contact me: tofuNinj4 (at) gmail (dot) com
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Version 1.0 | October 3, 2004
It really has been a long time, hasn't it? I missed me too. This guide came
into existence on December 2003 and was later abandoned. I salvaged it in
March 2004 and completed it halfway. Then I got hit with the lazy spell. The
guide has been in limbo since. Just recently I've mustered the will power to
finish it. The CORE walkthrough is complete, as is expected from my Version
1.0's. Everything pertaining to the main game is pretty much complete, except
for the bonus Xbox Live levels, which I have yet to download and play. I will
get to them eventually. Only time will tell whether I will ever update this
thing again. And let's hope I do, eh? =)
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**IMPORTANT NOTE**
This Splinter Cell guide was written using the Xbox version of the game. PS2,
GCN, PC and especially GBA players may not fully benefit from using this
guide. After having played a bit of the PS2 version, I can safely assume that
gameplay differs quite a bit. As always, I strive to bring the best and most
accurate information possible, so don't wish death upon me for not providing
for you anti-Xboxists (new word).
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C O N T E N T S
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Press Ctrl + F and type in the section (without the digits next to it) you
want to go to.
01. Introduction
02. Newbie Camp
Controls
Game System
Actions
03. Sam's Stuff
Weapons
Gadgets
Other Items
04. Playing Tips
05. Game Walkthrough
Training Course
Police Station
Defense Ministry
Oil Rig
CIA Headquarters
Kalinatek
Chinese Embassy
Abattoir
Chinese Embassy
Presidential Palace
Kola Cell**
Vselka Infiltration**
Vselka Submarine**
06. Loose Ends
Alarm Checkpoints*
Passcode List*
Data Stick Locations*
Game Version Differences
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
07. Outro
Legal Junk
Sources
Special Thanks
Closing
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* : denotes the section has been started on, but has not yet been
completed.
** : denotes the section is in the table of contents, but has not yet
been created.
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is set in 2004, a time in which terrorist
activities run rampant. In an effort to balance military and political power
among the world, the National Security Agency (NSA) initiated an autonomous
branch of the military dubbed Third Echelon. It is granted a 5th freedom,
which allows them to do things that aren't normally sanctioned by the
American government. Guided by bleeding edge technology, Third Echelon
deploys special units known as Splinter Cells to infiltrate enemy territory
and collect Intel without leaving any trace of their existence.
You play as lone field operative, Sam Fisher, who is sent out to locate two
missing CIA agents and complete what they had failed to do. As the veil
slowly unfolds to reveal an underlying sinister scheme, Sam's mission quickly
becomes a fight to maintain world order. Sam must now operate in complete
secrecy to ensure that America and her freedoms are protected. Yet, no one
must know Sam exists, for he is a Splinter Cell. But hey, you probably
already knew that. Well, then I guess you're reading this BS intro because
either you are A) out-of-your-goddamn-mind bored, or B) a brain-damaged
flamingo. Whatever the reason, I welcome you--both of you--to my new FAQ and
first FAQ of 2004! Finally!
I must bestow upon the Splinter Cell staff my highest accolades for producing
this smoldering cauldron of wholesome goodness. Many innovative ideas on the
gaming market nowadays tend to be rather lackluster, dragging potentially
brilliant concepts into a murky pool of mediocrity. Splinter Cell eschewed
such a fate and emerged as one frickin' awesome game. It shines not only
because of its breath-taking graphics but because of its realistic stealth
element. Owing to that attribute, it might remind you of a certain Metal Gear
Solid 2. Though lacking a convoluted plot like MGS2, Splinter Cell's gameplay
elevates the stealth-action genre to new heights and redefines the gaming
experience. This is why I chose this game to be the new target of my FAQ
writing fury. Although I'm a bit rusty, I hope you will enjoy this FAQ! ;)
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Splinter Cell is a heavily stealth-oriented game. As such, Sam's ability to
conceal himself in the shadows is his biggest asset. That's why it's
imperative that you read through this wildly uninteresting section instead of
playing the game.
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D-Pad - * Activate Night Vision Goggles (left)
* Activate Thermal Vision (right)
Left Analog Stick - * Control character
* Control rate of fire (press down)
* Move cursor
Right Analog Stick - Rotate camera
L Trigger - * Secondary Fire
* Hold breath in sniper mode (reduces shaking)
R Trigger - * Fire weapon
* Melee attack
* Use item
A Button - * Action button
* Confirm selections
B Button - * Crouch
* Roll
* Soften landing
* Raise legs while on pipe or zip line
X Button - Use weapon
Y Button - Jump (double tap to perform Split Jump)
Black Button - Quick access to inventory
White Button - * Reload weapon
* Lean against wall
Start - Access OPSAT
Back - Control map
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H E A L T H
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A health meter is displayed on the right side of the screen. It is a long,
vertical bar that reflects Sam's vitality. Health points are deducted as Sam
receives damage, whether from a fall or from gunshots. The more he sustains
injuries, the more rapidly his health depletes. In order to conserve his
health, you must learn how to avoid enemy encounters as much as possible. You
can feed Sam a Medical Kit when he's low on health. Try to save them for real
emergencies though.
I N V E N T O R Y
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Sam's bag o' stuff. This is where you can find all of the gadgets, weapons
and items that are available at the start of the mission or that have been
acquired during a mission. The items and weapons available to Sam are
limited, but there are a few staple gadgets that are indispensable for the
completion of the mission: the Lock Pick and Optic Cable. In virtually all of
the missions, Sam begins with the aforementioned two gadgets already
available in his inventory. Anything else he finds along the way will be
added to his inventory and can be called out by pressing and holding the
BLACK button. Use the D-pad to cycle to the left or right, and press up to
highlight the item you want to equip.
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S T E A L T H M E T E R
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As the reigning king of shadows, Sam's prime weapon of choice is, of course,
darkness. He can creep, crawl and slink in the shadows to keep his enemies in
the dark (PUN ALERT!! Har har). In order to do these things without fail, he
has the aid of a special device called the Stealth Meter. Of all the features
in this game, including weapons and gadgets, the Stealth Meter plays the most
important role of all and is probably the most useful. This unique meter
measures exactly how well Sam is hidden from enemy eyes.
A scale will slide to the left, right or center depending upon his current
position. If it slides more to the right, then Sam is in danger of getting
spotted. If it's on the left, he is nigh-invisible. While you're playing, try
to keep the scale no more than 3cm from the left end. Keeping the scale near
the left side is paramount to maintaining a low profile.
I N T E R A C T I O N
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Anything that involves interacting with the environment is performed through
a separate menu that will pop up in the upper-right corner. Every time Sam is
near an object or person that he can interact with, the menu will appear. If
multiple actions can be performed on the same object, then you can scroll
through the choices. Scroll through them using the D-pad; if you do not wish
to do anything, then simply choose Back To Game. Some examples of special
actions that can be executed in this nature are opening doors, grabbing enemy
personnel, picking up items, and so on and so forth.
O P S A T
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The OPSAT, which is the abbreviated form of Operational Satellite Uplink, is
a compact version of the standard civilian PSA designed for military use.
Third Echelon uses this to transmit vital mission Intel and objectives. Any
additional data that you find are automatically updated into the OPSAT. You
can view the following on your handy PDA:
-][- MAIN MENU -][-
This is where you can customize your settings, load from the last check
point or exit the game to return to the title screen.
-][- MISSION INFORMATION -][-
Here you can peruse all the information pertaining to the mission at
hand. Mission objectives may change on short notice. They will be updated
accordingly on your OPSAT. Certain supplementary information must be
extracted from the mission itself. Goals provides mission objective
details; Notes sometimes supplies you with the necessary information to
penetrate protected enemy territory; Recon shows blueprints of enemy
territory, enemy information, and so on.
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All of Sam's available gadgets, weapons and items can be viewed here.
E N E M I E S
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This section is really more of my voicing my gripes about the enemy's
Artificial Intelligence (AI) rather than my giving any expert advice on
dealing with these enemies. Well, actually it's a little bit of both, so read
on!
The enemy's AI in this game is definitely up to scratch, perhaps even better
than the AI in other games of the same cloth. As expected, however, a few
screwy loopholes in this system sully this otherwise commendable AI. The
enemy has been specifically trained to raise the alarm or call for aid if he
outright sees an intruder. This means he can SUSPECT someone is there and not
alert a whole army of gun-toting scum. It doesn't become a big deal if a
sentry gets a glimpse of a strange moving shadow until the perpetrator is
actually found. The programmers felt it better to grant you this certain
margin of error.
Just as a symbol would appear above an enemy's head when aroused in Metal
Gear Solid 2, the music will change when the enemy here becomes
discombobulated. As long as you continue to defy enemy eyes by using the
shadows, you won't have to worry much about dealing with guards. Even with my
walkthrough, you will certainly screw up at least once and startle a
disgruntled guard, at which point you should haul ass and find a safe hiding
spot. Now that would be a completely feasible response to an urgent
situation, but the thing is that once the guards spill some blood, they will
continue to shower you with bullets no matter where you are. It's as if they
have suddenly gained an uncanny ability to see in the dark.
Three words. What the shit.
While it does a fine job of punishing you for betraying stealth, it gets
extremely irritating. The only time you can successfully escape death is if
you manage to move as far away as possible, or if you thoroughly hide
yourself without being seen. For some reason, though, in the second visit of
the Chinese Embassy level, the guards will shoot blindly in the dark even
after you've been discovered. Why Ubi Soft didn't fashion this more logical
approach into the AI is beyond me.
If the guard barely touches you as he passes, he will go on full alert. It's
as though guards raise alarms against you unfairly and arbitrarily. One other
thing that continues to amuse me (and also works to your benefit) is that
guards can react to even the slightest sound, but won't even notice that
their comrades are being taken down one by one. If you hold an enemy under
duress, the other guards will hesitate to shoot. However, if they have Frag
Grenades handy, they will not shy away from throwing one under your feet.
Guards also have a tendency to become restless during their patrol. When you
come across motionless guards, you may notice that they sometimes break away
from their statue-esque position to scratch their head, look around or do
something of similar nature. When they do these things and you happen to be
in plain sight, they will see you. They do such actions every 20 seconds or
so. Hopefully, by that time you will have found your way to their neck and
killed it. Despite all my qualms about their intelligence, the enemies in
this game are not, for the most part, complete dolts. Exercise caution when
dealing with them.
A L A R M S
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Alarms aren't a force to be reckoned with in Splinter Cell, especially when
setting them off in excess of the limit will net you the Mission Failed
screen. In all the missions (with the exception of maybe two or three), the
number of times an alarm can be sounded is limited to three or four times. In
the Defense Ministry level, a single alarm will result in Third Echelon's
aborting the mission. The only way as to avoid getting unwanted alarms is to
hide those unconscious bodies well. It is common sense, after all. The game
frequently makes sure that you do so by placing random checkpoints throughout
the level. You will be punished accordingly if you fail. Refer to the Alarm
Checkpoints section to find out exactly where the game will slam you for
overtly placed bodies.
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Stealth is the main idea of the game. This means that you should not run out
like Chow Yun Fat and take on an overwhelming number of armed enemy
sentinels. No, that would completely defeat the purpose of the game. Here are
some neat maneuvers Sam has at his disposal to ensure that he remains but a
figment of his enemies' imagination.
M O V E M E N T
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You can control Sam's movements using the left analog stick. Being able to
operate covertly means moving around silently, which is why Splinter Cell
implements the pressure sensitive system. The analog stick is pressure
sensitive. This means that the more pressure you apply to the analog stick
when moving Sam around, the faster Sam will travel. Conversely, when you
lightly ease the analog stick to the intended direction, Sam creeps slowly
around, just as a silent stalker. Moving as quietly as possible muffles Sam's
footfalls. This prevents alerting enemies to his presence.
C R O U C H I N G
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Crouching is quite possibly the most basic and the smartest way to reduce
your chances of being detected. If Sam nonchalantly walks around, then he
might as well ask the hostiles to join him for a cup of tea and crumpets. To
crouch, simply press the B button. Sam will arch his back (he will be a
hunchback in his later years) to get low and move around in this position.
The only drawback from using this stance is that Sam moves slower, which
isn't so bad.
In accordance to the pressure sensitive analog stick, Sam travels at various
speeds when in a crouched position. The slowest speed--which is comparable to
a crawl--is most desirable for bypassing distracted turrets, Wall Mines and
stationary guards. The fastest speed is, of course, good for getting to where
you need to be fast without causing an infernal racket on the way.
The crouched position also has other uses that allow greater stealth. While
Sam is hanging from a pipe or zipping down a line, he can press B to tuck in
his legs so that they don't dangle in front of the enemy's sight. Also,
pressing B when falling from heights softens Sam's landing.
R O L L I N G
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Just as what the fire safety commercials have you believe, rolling is an
effective way to extinguish flames should you ever set Sam's body afire; it
also allows Sam to roll right through flames without getting third-degree
burns. Press B while moving to tumble forward. Unfortunately, though,
attempting to plow right through a guard with this move will only result in
Sam getting pumped full of lead.
J U M P I N G
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Should not be used unless needed to reach fairly high places or climb over
waist-height objects. The real pain about jumping is that if you miss the
ledge or object you are to jump onto, you will make create a loud thud on
impact, which will alert any nearby guards. Beside jumping onto ground
objects, Sam can kick off walls to reach even higher places. That is to say,
he jumps onto a wall and uses it as support to jump to a higher place. Not
only is this helpful for making it to those normally unreachable places, this
opens up the opportunity to perform a very cool move called the Split Jump.
Essentially, the Split Jump is when Sam uses two close, parallel walls as his
support and performs the split motion. By doing this Sam stays suspended in
the air. Enemies can walk under him without noticing him. Sam can then exit
the Split Jump position and land on top of the unfortunate guard to knock him
out cold. This move indeed exudes a serious amount of ownage, but can only be
pulled off in narrow corridors. Hence you won't be able to use it as often as
you should be allowed to, unfortunately.
S H O O T I N G
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Although a weapon isn't necessary, it would still be hard to make due without
one on hand. Press the X button to draw out the weapon. In this new
perspective, Sam will be unable to do anything else except maybe move around
and attach secondary ammo to his SC-20K. Move the crosshairs around using the
analog stick. Place anything inside the circular crosshair and shoot using
the R trigger.
In addition, Sam has the extraordinary ability to draw his weapon in any
situation. This undoubtedly derives from his years of training and
experience. While having his back to the wall, Sam can pop out and shoot
around the corner. This is a bit risky, as he is exposing himself (although
partially) to the enemy. He can also shoot from precarious positions, such as
while hanging from a pipe, rappelling down a wall and even in a Split Jump
posture. That crazy guy!
E L B O W I N G
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Besides attacking with weapons, Sam can carry out quick and brutal close-up
attacks using his trusty, rock-hard elbow. When Sam is close enough to his
victim, press R and he will swiftly swing his elbow across the victim's head,
rendering the victim unconscious. This can be done from either in front of or
behind the victim. If attempted from the front, it will take two blows
instead of one; not to mention that the person will most likely be armed and
pepper Sam with bullets before he drops.
This is useful when you have little time to grab the person; or when the
person has noticed you, you can quickly put him out of commission before he
switches to attack mode. Bear in mind that it's not a good idea to utilize
this move when two guards are in very close proximity to each other.
T H R O W I N G
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Throwing an object or a grenade often provides a certain degree of tactical
flexibility. Create simple diversions to sneak by an enemy or a group of
enemies. Pick up an object from the floor--maybe a can of some sort--and
press X to enter a perspective that's not unlike when Sam has his gun cocked.
Replacing the weapon crosshair is a trail of circular reticle that helps
determine the distance the object will travel. Raising and lowering Sam's
view will increase or decrease the number of reticles, thus expanding or
shortening the distance. Press R to pitch the object in the intended
direction. If you decide not to use the object, press R without pressing X
prior to drop it. Obviously, it should go in the opposite direction of where
you want to go. Grenades are deployed in the same manner.
B A C K T O W A L L
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Flatten against a smooth surface, such as a wall or a waist-height object, by
pressing the WHITE button. Then move the analog stick, and Sam will travel
along the wall with his back still pressed against it. At the end of the wall
or whatever he is leaning against, Sam will crane his neck to scout the area
beyond. If you're ever unsure of what's around the corner, you can always
peek around without too great of a risk of blowing your cover. This tactic is
not necessary when you can rotate the camera.
If you find it unnerving to confront a guard that's patrolling around the
corner, you could carry out something called a jump-out shot. When standing
at the edge, have Sam pop his head out and bare his weapon. In this way, he
could shoot and quickly retract back to the wall without fear of detection.
L O C K – P I C K I N G
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At first the lock-picking process can sound complex; once you get the gist of
it, it'll be a snap. The first thing of great importance is understanding how
to actually use the Lock Pick on the door. Press the R button when the Lock
Pick is equipped to bring up a magnified picture of the lock cylinder. The
lock itself has six pins in all. Some locks will have you picking at three of
the pins, while more prominent doors will have you prying open all six pins.
The point is to rattle each one until it loosens up to the next one.
Before you get down and dirty into the actual unlocking process, familiarize
yourself with the lock quadrants. Quadrants are specific areas in which you
should wiggle the analog stick to free each pin. There are four quadrants in
total; they are located in the upper-left, upper-right, lower-left and
lower-right. They are positioned just exactly as they are on a coordinate
plane (math anyone?). Since people seem to learn better with pictures, I'll
use this chance to showcase my extreme artistic ability:
LEFT ANALOG STICK QUADRANTS OF THE ANALOG STICK
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--- Q3 | Q4
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The correct quadrant in which the Lock Pick will work differs with every lock
you encounter. Every lock comes with varying combinations.
Now the method for picking each pin is as follows: first make one or two full
rotational movements with the analog stick. That is, move the analog stick
around the outer edge once or twice, passing through each quadrant. When you
see and hear the pins clicking in a specific quadrant, you've just struck the
right one. Vigorously wiggle the stick in the respective quadrant and
continue doing so until the pin is freed. Repeat the process for every
successive pin to unlock the door. Still don't understand? Say the pin moves
only when you hit Q2. So, you must continuously move the analog stick back
and forth in that quadrant to release it. You cannot, however, unlock doors
that are jammed.
O T H E R A C T I O N S
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These so-called other actions are actions that involve interacting with the
surrounding environment. They can be performed only when a small menu to the
upper-right appears. Use the D-pad to highlight the desired action if
multiple choices are presented. For example, when Sam is near a door, he can
select "Open door" to push it open. Other important actions, such as grabbing
enemies from behind, striking up a conversation with a NPC, and using
machines can also be performed this way. Keep a sharp eye out for anything
that can be handled physically.
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A variety of high-tech gadgets and weapons abound the unstable world of
Splinter Cell. Getting to know how, when, and where to use them is the mark
of an experienced and successful field operative. While the overall number of
items available in the game pale in comparison to that in maybe Metal Gear
Solid 2, they actually carry more tactical weight than in most other stealth
games.
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A standard light-weight pistol that comes equipped with a silencer and flash
suppressor. This practical hand weapon is ideal for covert operations since
its weight, size and recoil do not make this gun any bit unwieldy. Its
5.72x28mm rounds can pierce through flak jackets and injure--even kill--the
target. Compared to the SC-20K assault weapon, this semi-automatic weapon is
much weaker and offers only 20 rounds per magazine. Unlike the other standard
military-issued guns, this one was not designed for assault purposes. The
weapon can be used to disable lights and cameras. Use this only if you really
have to.
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The SC-20K Modular Assault Weapon System is known for its hitting power,
reliability, and precision. It is a two-fold weapon: a standard assault rifle
and a sniper rifle in one. It has been modified to adapt to Sam's mission
settings: the muzzle is fitted with a silencer and flash suppressor, making
this a quiet but deadly weapon. While it may seem like an unlikely candidate
for use in stealth-based missions, the sheer size of the weapon does not
detract from its usefulness. Using 5.56x46mm size ammo, the SC-20K is a hard-
hitting gun while remaining a small burden to carry around.
As mentioned earlier, it can be used interchangeably as a sniper rifle. With
the SC-20K equipped, press the Y button to zoom into the sniper mode. The
problem is that Sam is incapable of holding it still. To remedy this, press
the L trigger to hold Sam's breath and steady his aim. Sam is able to hold
his breath only for a very limited time, as evidenced by a fast-depleting
bar. Once the bar is empty, he will start shaking again and ruin your chance
of getting a clear shot at the enemy in that instant. Thankfully, it refills
almost as rapidly as it empties.
You can change the rate of fire by pressing down on the left analog stick
while the weapon is cocked. This way you can release a maelstrom of bullets
at the enemy. Depress the analog stick again to revert to single shot bursts.
The Rate of Fire is symbolized by the number of bullet icons.
In addition, this versatile weapon is built with a launcher that fires other
types of projectiles, such as Sticky Shockers and Ring Airfoil Projectiles.
Attach the secondary ammo to the weapon by selecting it in the inventory and
press L to fire it. Don't get the primary and secondary fire confused. You
cannot use secondary fire while in sniper mode. On another note, sniper mode
is extremely useful when you want to get precise shots.
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| It is a good idea to always reload after expending some bullets. Things |
| won't look very pretty if Sam is forced to reload amid a gunfight. To |
| manually reload, press the WHITE button while the gun is drawn. |
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( Ring Airfoil Projectile )
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A soft, non-lethal projectile that aims to bedazzle its target. When fired at
an individual, the Ring Airfoil round instantly stuns on impact. The target
will be left dazed for a few short seconds, buying you enough time to run up
to the target and finish him off with an elbow blow. A direct hit to the head
instantly knocks out the target. A headshot requires you to aim the crosshair
slightly above the head to compensate for the arc trajectory and the variable
distance between you and the target.
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( Sticky Shocker )
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Intended to incapacitate rather than to kill. The Sticky Shocker is to be
used in conjunction with the SC-20K assault rifle; this high-voltage
discharge device injects a powerful jolt of electricity into the victim's
body on impact and renders him unconscious. It does not matter where it hits,
as the effect is nearly instantaneous. If fired into a pool of water, the
result can neutralize multiple enemies.
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( Sticky Camera )
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The Sticky Camera is incredibly awesome. It's a miniature camera but can also
be used as a weapon on stationary targets. It is to be fired from the SC-20K
assault rifle. The Sticky Camera is designed to firmly adhere to organic
material and feed its images directly to Sam's OPSAT. Because he needs to
concentrate on the OPSAT, Sam will be unable to move while he plays with the
camera. The Sticky Camera is perfect for reconnaissance.
Once ejected from the launcher, you will immediately switch to the camera's
perspective. Use the D-pad to switch to thermal or night vision and zoom in
and out of things. The camera can pan only so far to the left or right, so
choose the location wisely. Best of all, the camera is reusable. Simply go
pick it up again after you're done with it. If it's out-of-reach, shoot it
down.
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( Diversion Camera )
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A variation of the Sticky Camera that is outfitted with a built-in noisemaker
and a CO2 gas canister. They replace the vision enhancements and zoom
features. It is intended to divert the attention of and neutralize enemy
sentries. By pressing B, the camera lets out a loud whistle that will bring
the guards closer to inspect it. Once within range, press Y to release the
knock-out gas, which if inhaled will paralyze the victim. During air time
with this camera, Sam cannot move and may become vulnerable to enemy
encounters. The Diversion Camera may also be reused so long as the gas has
not yet been wasted.
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( Smoke Grenade )
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Smoke grenades are portable canisters filled with a type of knock-out gas.
Once evacuated from SC-20K launcher, it dispenses a cloud of smoke that will
render the victims within the destruction range unconscious. Prolonged
exposure to the gas may induce acute respiratory seizures and thus put the
victims out of commission.
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( Frag Grenade )
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This high-explosive grenade proves to be very useful for dispatching hordes
of enemy personnel. The damage from a Frag Grenade is caused by the potent
force of the explosion, which demolishes objects and persons within blast
range. The strength of the effect depends on how far an individual is from
the center of explosion. If the enemy force is at a number that's too great
for you to handle, toss this grenade near their feet. Don't make the
deployment of the grenade so obvious; otherwise, the enemy will just sight
the grenade and warn the others to scramble.
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( Night Vision Goggles )
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These particular Night Vision Goggles (hereon dubbed NVGs) emit low infrared
light that offers the bearer increased visibility in the dark. Press left on
the D-pad to strap them on. Since you will be passing through a lot of dark
places, it wouldn't hurt to constantly switch them on and off.
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( Thermal Vision Goggles )
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When watching the world through these special vision goggles, everything you
perceive will appear in four colors: blue, orange, yellow, red and green. All
inanimate materials, such as a desk or a chair, will be blue. Anything
radiating a certain degree of heat will be picked up as orange, yellow, red
or a combination of all three, depending upon the strength of the heat source
and Sam's distance from it. Of course, orange and red indicate intense heat,
usually meaning that these heat signatures belong to an enemy sentry or some
other thermal device, such as a Land Mine. The Thermal Goggles can sometimes
see through solid objects. Note that you won't be seeing these goggles until
later (CIA Headquarters to be exact).
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( Lock Pick )
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This primitive set of picks permits the user to open previously locked doors
(cannot open JAMMED doors, though). The Lock Pick fits any standard lock
cylinder. Refer to Lock-picking in the Newbie Camp section to learn how to
use the Lock Pick.
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( Disposable Pick )
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A modernized version of the Lock Pick. Unlike the Lock Pick, which can be
reused indefinitely, each Disposable Pick can be used only once before being
automatically discarded (hence the name "disposable"). While they're both
picks and were made for the purpose of bypassing locked doors, the major
difference between the two is that the Disposable Pick accelerates the lock-
picking process by several folds. It discharges an explosive pulse to the
lock cylinder that dissolves the pins and instantly unlocks the door. This is
especially useful when you need to unlock a door in a jiffy.
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( Optic Cable )
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The Optic Cable is an attachment for exclusive use with the OPSAT. The wire's
flexibility allows for it to be slid easily under doors. Enhanced with night
vision technology, this gadget provides a visual display of what is on the
other side of the door regardless of whether the lights are on or not. Bend
the analog stick to the left and right to pan the miniature camera around.
This stratagem of advance scouting is key to minimizing unnecessary enemy
encounters.
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( Laser Microphone )
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A precision microphone that's integrated in the SC pistol. It intercepts even
the tiniest of sound waves, amplifies and transmits them through a connecting
earpiece. This gives you the freedom to eavesdrop on private conversations
among terrorists from a distance, even if some kind of barrier separates you
from the target. With the item equipped, press X to bring it out. A square
located in the middle indicates the strength of the sound signal. Direct the
microphone at the sound source. When the square in the center turns red, the
mic has successfully picked up the signal. If the target is moving, you will
need to frequently re-adjust the mic.
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( Camera Jammer )
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As the name implies, it jams cameras. The Camera Jammer causes no injury to
people. It only impairs the camera's ability to monitor the area in front of
it. It emits microwave pulses that temporarily disrupt the surveillance
camera's signal. Equip it by selecting it in Sam's inventory and press X to
bring it out. Almost as if you were firing a gun, press the R trigger to use
it. The meter that appears will gradually deplete as you continue to use the
device. Since the device runs on batteries, the Camera Jammer will need to
recharge once the bar has been emptied.
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( Chemical Flare )
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A type of glow stick designed for use in emergency situations. To use it,
equip it from your inventory and press X. Then press R to throw it. Once
equipped, the tube will be snapped. The chemical agents in the tube will mix
and create an intense glow. The circle of light surrounding Sam dilates
depending on his position. This item is a double-edge sword: it can be used
to create diversions, but it can also give away Sam's position in the dark
once it is lit. After a while, the stick will lose its radiance and dull.
When that happens, you are just left with a throw object.
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( Emergency Flare )
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Similar to the Chemical Flare, this standard road flare can distract enemies.
Since it can emit both heat and light, it can distract heat-sensor systems,
such as turrets. The only drawback is that when you first ignite the spark,
you will be exposed to the enemy for as long as you hold the flare in your
hand. Or, the turret may pre-fire if you are within its sight before the
flare is thrown. There is also a limited time before the sparks go out. After
a while, the sparks will die out, leaving you with a dud flare that can still
be re-used over and over again as a throw object.
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( Wall Mine )
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The Wall Mine is first introduced in the Kalinatek level. It was developed
primarily for ambush situations and is highly effective when several are
clustered around one another. The motion-sensor mine detonates once the
sensors register quick movement. It detects motion by emitting an infrared
pulse every half second. A frantic beeping noise usually precedes the
impending explosion. The explosion projects shrapnel in a fan-shaped
destruction zone. These Wall Mines can pose an extraordinary threat to
intruders, but can also be easily bypassed if one walks by it slowly. It can
be disarmed and retrieved only when the blinking light stops at green at the
moment of deactivation. Wall Mines can easily be identified by the unique
beeping sound it emits.
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( Medical Kit )
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There will be times on the field when Sam will get fatally wounded, and his
life teeters on the fine line that separates life and death. It is for this
very reason that these life-restoring kits are profusely littered throughout
each level, giving Sam ample opportunities to patch up his wounds if needed.
Using these restores a small portion of Sam's health bar. He can carry only
five at once.
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|| 04. Playing Tips ||
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This section is here because I want to instill in the player an undaunted
confidence that he or she will be able to tear this game apart as if it were
time for cake at a 5 year old birthday bash. Honestly though, if you are
reading this, I doubt that you have anything else better to do, so read up.
The outside world is a horrible place.
NOT SO FAST
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I hate repeating things, but repetition will get things into your head. I
will reiterate from before: it's better to travel slowly and silently than to
run loudly and stupidly around. Additionally, if you are trailing behind a
moving guard, it is better to match his traveling speed than speed up to
catch up to him. If you move faster in an effort to reach him and grab his
neck, he will turn around and discover you.
BRIGHTNESS
^^^^^^^^^^
Even though you'll be spending most of your time bathing in complete
darkness, that's still no reason to leave the brightness of your TV at the
lowest or average setting. If your TV displays dark pictures, I highly
recommend upping the brightness until you can at least make out the objects
in dark areas during normal perspective (i.e.- without NVGs on). It would
help your game somewhat.
PATIENCE IS A...*SMACK*
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You've heard that maxim enough times already that you just want to strangle
yourself with your own intestines, but have you really taken it to heart?
Sometimes being a pseudo-intruder entails some degree of patience. There is
no point in rushing out into the open and flapping your arms like a
mentally-ill monkey on speed. As anxious as you are about thwacking some
guard, you still need to be discreet about it. The best way to achieve that
is to slowly sneak up when the moment is ripe. Take the time to know your
enemy and study his behavioral patterns. As they say, keep your friends close
and your enemies closer. Or something.
GO-GO GADGET
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Sometimes it isn't all about the human senses. While they are all-dominating,
they are extremely limited: the sight, especially. Unless Sam could see
through doors and I don't know about this incredible ability, use the Optic
Cable to get a taste of what's ahead (Thermal Goggles may work sometimes as
well). Use the Disposable Pick to quickly get through doors that normally
take longer to unlock. Toss those Frag Grenades to flush out a slew of enemy
sentries or take out a whole bunch at once. Sam is equipped with all kinds of
gadgets for a reason. So, use them!
ENEMIES AREN'T DEAF
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Never underestimate your enemies. Your foolhardy manner can lead to your own
demise. When aiming to debilitate a guard, make as little noise as possible,
as the guard can always turn around at the slightest sound and shoot faster
than you can assimilate with the shadows again.
BODIES
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I can't stress enough about how utterly important it is to clean up after
yourself. Unconscious bodies won't hide themselves, so you have to make sure
that they do. Besides, passing guards will revive the fallen, so your efforts
will have been put in vain due to your combination of carelessness and
laziness.
Even if you think there won't be anymore guards passing by an area, think
again. The enemy sometimes conducts random scans at certain checkpoints to
check in with the guards in the areas you've just visited. If they happen to
find a body lying around, they will increase the alert level. In some levels,
where stealth is unduly emphasized, raising an alarm will force Lambert to
drop the curtain on you. It's bad karma; these unhidden bodies will come back
and bite you in the ass. Hide those bodies!
On a side note, it is much faster to seize someone by the head and bring him
with you than to knock someone out and then carry his unconscious body
(unless Sam is standing). On the same token, it is also a little risky to
take someone hostage when he is in close proximity to other still guards.
LIGHTS
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It's common sense to kill the lights and thus increase invisibility, but most
people tend to forget that important concept. Make things easier for
yourself. Certain lights are indestructible, but others can be destroyed.
GOGGLES GALORE
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Try to develop a good habit of alternating among the different views: normal,
thermal and night vision. There are some things you can see only in specific
viewpoints. The NVGs will probably be more commonly used. It's especially
good for finding your way around pitch black darkness. The Thermal Goggles
can seek out heat patterns radiating off of bodies and "hot" devices. Normal
view is important for maintaining a good level of stealth. Since neither the
NVGs nor Thermal Goggles is able to accurately make out light patterns, you
need to occasionally revert to normal view to make sure Sam is still drowned
out completely by the shadows.
CAMERA ANGLES
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Splinter Cell features a free-roam camera, which means that you can rotate
the camera angle to view everything around Sam. Correctly utilizing this
throughout the game is one way to insure mission success. So, familiarize
yourself with everything in the immediate area to give you the confidence to
develop better stratagems.
I WANT HEADSHOTS
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Since Splinter Cell is somewhat rooted in realism, a shot to the head is an
instant kill. Ya heard?
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|| 05. Game Walkthrough ||
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Here we are, finally, at the proverbial tender meat and flaky potatoes
portion of the guide. I cannot guarantee that the following methods of play
are the best or smartest, but they should get you through the damn game and
gosh darn it, that's good enough for me. Please remember that this
walkthrough was written under the assumption that this is your FIRST TIME
through the game unless otherwise noted. It covers the NORMAL difficulty. It
is not adequate for the experienced player who feels impelled to beat the
game with minimal weapons, with no kills, as quickly as possible, or naked.
You should probably consult the message's guide for such quirky ways (mind
you, it is EXCELLENT).
As always if you detect any stupendously inaccurate information, such as "An
unconscious guard can be revived any time by Sam's sloppy kiss," notify me
immediately. After all, I am only human. Most importantly, you aren't obliged
to follow the walkthrough exactly. Often times your own strategies can help
you weasel out of predicaments better than mine can, so keep your options
open. A caveat: sometimes--probably due to the gravitational pull of the moon
or the alignment of the planets--guards won't behave as I describe them in
the walkthrough; expect to improvise.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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For ease of navigation, I've divided each level walkthrough into sections
based on the major objectives presented in each mission. To figure out which
objective you're currently undertaking, simply idle in the game for about
four seconds or less. A bar at the bottom will eventually come up with your
current objective listed.
Also, NVGs = Night Vision Goggles
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(________________________)(_)( TRAINING COURSE )(_)(______________________)
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After calling it quits, Sam Fisher is summoned once again to help preserve
the freedoms of the American people. Even as a seasoned war veteran, Sam has
become a bit rusty (kinda describes me here, except I'm talking about FAQ
writing and you're probably confused...HEY, SHUT UP!). Before he can be fully
entrusted with vital mission objectives, he must first prove that he is still
the sharpest tool in the shed. This first segment serves as a tutorial to
acquaint those who are new to this game to Sam's complex arsenal of moves.
Lambert stays in contact via the implanted radio transmitter in Sam's suit to
supervise his training. Before you are allowed to get into the nitty gritty
of the training course, you will learn how to make use of the right analog
stick, which pans the camera angle around. Use the right analog stick to turn
to the left, right, up and down in that order.
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| For those who have already gotten the concept of wall-jumping down, head |
| right before reaching the empty pool and kick off the wall that's |
| perpendicular to the higher ledge to grab onto it. There you will find a |
| door. Inside is a [LOCK PICK]. Finding this Lock Pick won't do you much |
| good if you're reading this walkthrough, but hey, it's for the sake of |
| perfection. If you don't care about such things, then you've just wasted |
| your time! Hahahahahaha! |
| |
| Now atop the opposite ledge is a locked door protected by a security |
| keypad. Input the code 5656 to enter the "Briefing & Observation" room. |
| Normally you'd need to have gone all the way to the end and pick the lock |
| near the garage door to get this code, but since I'm quite possibly the |
| most awesome person in the world, I saved you all that trouble. You're |
| welcome. Inside is Anna Grimsdotter. Feel free to strike up a conversation|
| to learn about some of Third Echelon's history. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
From the edge of the pool, jump to grab hold of the ledge and then shimmy to
the open space. Once over, climb the ladder on the right. Start climbing on
the side that has the yellow arrow pointing toward it. There will be a zip
line hanging above the scaffold; use it to zip down to the next platform.
Slide down the vertical beam and crouch under the horizontal beams.
In the narrow corridor, you are instructed to perform a split jump. Simply
hug one side and press jump (Y button) three times. Press Y again to drop.
Make your way down the beam, then tuck in your legs by pressing B as you near
the narrow tunnel. On the other side of the fence, flatten against the wall
near the yellow starting line and scuff through the tight walkway. In order
to overcome the huge wall separating you and the exit, you must use the kick
jump, a variation of the split jump.
Face the wall that's painted with the yellow arrow and press jump twice while
tilting the left analog stick to the upper left. This helps Sam kick off the
wall and onto the higher wall. Sam's presence in front of the gate will
prompt it to rise. Now the real training begins.
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| Remember the lock pick you retrieved earlier on in the course? If you have|
| some knowledge of the lock-picking process, you can break into the room |
| on the right before advancing to the next area. Inside, check the computer|
| to upload your first Data Stick into the OPSAT. The data reveal the code |
| to gain entry to the observation room (which is useless to you since I |
| already gave you the code earlier). =) |
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<< COVERT OPS >>
You will be prompted to save at this point. I highly recommend that you save
whenever you get the chance now and from now on. Continue through the door
only to be halted by a locked door on the other side. Skillfully pick the
lock to move on. Use the Lock Pick by pressing R. Standing beside the next
exit is a single guard. Quietly go around to the left of the shelf and grab
him. Some hostile interrogation will reveal the code to the exit. Put him to
sleep and punch in the numbers: 28469.
The next security device cannot be easily fooled, but this problem can be
circumvented by grabbing the guy nearby, dragging him to the retina scanner
nearby and shoving his face into it. In the next three areas, you will be
introduced to security cameras. They can be a real nuisance. There are three
ways to evade them: disabling them by destroying the lens, creating complete
darkness to obscure their vision, and using the classic method of moving only
when the lens is pointed in the other direction. You will be taught to apply
all of these tactics.
To combat the first security camera, the tutorial suggests shooting out the
lights to make Sam less visible. Take heed to this advice. Equip the weapon
by first accessing the inventory, then destroy the ceiling lights. Don't
bother shooting the camera, for it is indestructible. In pitch black
darkness, Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) come in real handy. The next camera is
easily disposed of using the handgun. Find a good vantage point; one where
you can keep yourself hidden while aiming at the camera.
You know a camera has been destroyed when a bunch of sparks fly out and you
no longer hear the mechanical noise it emits. Remember this for future
reference in identifying the presence of cameras. The camera in the following
room cannot be touched. You need to rely mainly on the shadows. Watch the
camera's movements and travel swiftly to the shadowy area when the lens looks
elsewhere.
Lambert now instructs you to take out a guard and stash his body somewhere so
that the other patrolling guard won't find it. Begin by placing the guard in
a deadly headlock, dragging him to either of the dark places and then
knocking him out. As soon as the body hits the floor, a guard is sent in to
evaluate your work. While he does so, stay clear out of sight. When he is
satisfied, you may follow him into the room to take him out as well...heheh.
So far, so good. Moving on to the sound test. This one ensures that Sam
travels around noise-inducing environments as quietly as possible. Lightly
cross the metal grates ahead and drop down. Quickly press B to stifle the
sound of your landing. When you reach the wooden floor area, watch out for
the dangling chains. Adeptly maneuver around them; moving the camera around
helps a lot. Exercise even more caution around the glass shards. The key is
to crouch and walk as lightly as possible.
Congratulations! You've finished the training course! Time to head out into
the real world and apply these moves to thwart terrorists around the globe.
Now keep in mind that the actual sentries that you will soon encounter don't
stand nearly as still as these kind volunteers. Just a caveat.
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(________________________)(_)( POLICE STATION )(_)(_______________________)
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The CIA has really been going on a downward spiral lately. Two CIA agents,
Agent Madison and Agent Blaustein, are missing in action (or MIA) after being
sent to investigate Kombayn Nikoladze. It's Sam's job to locate them and
report their status back to HQ.
<< MEET THE CONTACT >>
Sam begins in a small yard surrounded by apartment complexes. Find the ladder
located along the wall at the top of the steps. It leads to the tiled rooftop
of a cozy Georgian home. Open the trap door and drop in. Worm through the
passage and up the pipe to another rooftop. Take the zip line to the burning
building across the street.
Count on Grimsdotter to tell you where to go. As they say, never argue with a
woman. Follow her directions and...HOT HELL! Is it me or is she secretly
plotting to kill you? Move toward the blazing fire, then dart through the
door on the left and out the other to emerge on the other side of the fire.
Flames have taken over the stairwell, too, so avoid passing through them if
you love Sam.
It appears that all hope is lost since the floor has caved in and is being
swallowed by the fire. Alas, the pipe that runs along the ceiling serves as a
nice, alternate medium to traverse these fiery pits of hell.
Grimsdotter's directions lead you to yet another burning stairwell. You will
find the informant in the room at the top. He's pinned under some fallen
debris. Unfortunately, the informant has exhausted his last breath and will
now be left for the fire. The room directly across from this one is
completely enveloped in smoke. Sam can't breathe in too much of it, or he
will lose health. The only solution is to shoot out the skylights to let the
smoke escape. Wait for the smoke to disperse, then enter the room and leave
it again via the closed door.
<< FIND THE BLACK BOX >>
Continuing on to the next objective, which is to locate Blaustein's black
box, Sam finds himself back outside. Out of the oven and into the streets. =)
The innocent Georgian citizens are inherently jumpy and will react to any
strange noises. So, do them and yourself a favor by keeping things on the DL.
Follow the balcony around until you come across an opening. Make a daring
leap to the opposite balcony. As you cross the floorboards behind the lattice
in Blaustein's front yard, you overhear a conversation between a Georgian
crook and a mystery person.
While this faceless cretin is preoccupied with the phone, take this
opportunity to execute cruel and painful punishment. Leave his body where it
drops and head toward the left window of Blaustein's apartment. Quickly slide
it open and wait next to the wall. The goon inside will come out for some
fresh air shortly. Watch as he walks to the front doors. Hop in through the
window when he disappears from sight. Be forewarned that he is still
technically in the apartment. Stay on the desk until he cries out in surprise
at his comrade's dire condition, then proceed as soon as he steps outside.
You can access the computer to glean a Data Stick from it.
Blaustein must not have been very tidy, as there are empty cans, overturned
furniture and bottles strewn all over the place. Quickly make your way up the
steps, through the waving curtain and into the hallway. Extract the [MEDICAL
KIT] from the bathroom and move on to the bedroom. The bedroom shows obvious
signs of a struggle. In fact, Blaustein's entire house has been ransacked, so
there aren't many items left to procure. Check the suspiciously intact
painting to reveal a fully functional computer sitting in the small space
behind it. The crooks were not quite smart enough to avoid being outwitted by
a CIA agent. Rock on!
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| If the crook inside is alerted, he may or may not leave the apartment |
| depending upon where you are at the time. If he does decide to leave the |
| apartment, crouch among the plants and wait until he casts a cursory |
| glance around the area and returns inside. When things have settled down, |
| lift the window and hop inside. |
| |
| Gingerly walk toward the dining room. Just inches behind the waving |
| curtain is the remaining crook. Take the bottle near the sofa and throw |
| it at the front door. Then quickly flatten against the wall behind the |
| slanted sofa. When the crook bites the bait and passes you, quietly enter |
| the hallway and pick up your speed once you're past the kitchen. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
Hack into the computer to acquire a Data Stick. Enter the code required to
gain access to the balcony (091772). Find the zip line on the left and use it
to reach the opposite rooftop. Head through the door and SLIDE down the
cables. If you choose to jump down without regard to Sam's well-being, Sam
will haunt you in your sleep. Open the elevator hatch and drop in.
<< FIND GURGENIDZE'S DEAD DROP >>
The door spits you back out onto the streets. Just ahead you will witness two
civil police officers harass a drunkard. Poor guy. All he wanted was tah
drink some booooooze...and maybe drop dead afterward. While they're busy
badgering the guy, tumble down the stairs and creep down the well-lit stairs
while staying close to the wall. Descend enough steps so that when standing
up Sam can jump up, grab the top of the wall and hang from it. In order to do
this correctly, you must estimate the maximum height at which Sam can jump at
a standing, upright position.
It's actually a bit tricky for the inexperienced. It must also be done in a
way that Sam doesn't alert the guards to his presence. Assuming that he's
already hanging from the wall, shimmy over to the right until he can safely
leave the scene. Ahhh...darkness.
If, for any reason, the guards are alerted, quickly dash down the stairs and
hide under them in the shadows. If you find that the described method is too
difficult for you to successfully execute, then use a can to distract their
attention and incapacitate them. The only problem with doing this is that
there is a civilian watching the area from the balcony ahead. Any suspicious
activity will urge the benevolent civilian to raise an alarm. If you do
choose the more aggressive approach, try to keep things under-wraps. The dark
area near the dumpster is an ideal location for a serious beat-down.
___________
___/ *WARNING* \__________________________________________________________
| \\
| There will be many citizens jumbled in with the guards. Although unarmed, |
| these citizens can become a threat to your mission. They are akin to |
| security cameras: if they see you, they immediately get the entire police |
| force (or whoever is available in the area) on your ass. These do-gooders |
| can often be found wandering the empty streets along with the guards or |
| spying from buildings. Utilize more caution when dealing with the |
| insomniacs peering out of windows. There are a lot of them. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
Don't rush to the conclusion that you're safe just yet. There is one more
patrolling cop, whose patrol route happens to cover the whole extent of the
bright street in front. Rush out of the bushes once he turns his back and
starts making his way back up the street. Quietly tail him, albeit not too
closely, as he can use his acute spider senses to spin you in a web. Take
shelter in the left alcove if necessary. This sentry may occasionally check
behind him, so be cautious. Continue up the street and conceal yourself in
the shadowy area next to the stairs. Let the cop pass you by. Take note of
the civilian peering out of the window above, then make like Bruce Lee and
split up the stairs and into the next area.
You arrive in an expansive courtyard. Keep a move on until you reach the gate
up ahead. It's closed for now. Make a detour into the bushes located to the
right of the locked gate. In the corner is a crawling space that ushers you
into the dead drop. There are quite a few goodies to be in this area:
[MEDICAL KIT] x2 and [5.72MM AMMO]. Above all, there is a computer from which
you can obtain an important Data Stick. At this point, you should hear the
sound of a gate opening. That's your cue to head back outside. A guard
emerges from the gate to start his patrol around the fountain. Subduing him
is totally optional.
<< GET INTO THE POLICE PRECINCT >>
In any case, enter the area beyond the gate and stop before reaching the
light leaks of the window. Even at this time of night, the citizens of
Georgia enjoy taking long jaunts through scary streets. Expect to see one pop
out from the right, so stay along the right wall to avoid getting seen. Don't
startle him, or he will run for dear life; not to mention alert the guards in
the process. The civilian continues his stroll along the street, so follow
suit.
As you follow him, disable the street lights. Naturally, the civilian will
get freaked out by the sudden loss of brightness, but not quite enough to
report this abnormality to the local police. Keep shooting the streetlights
as you come to them. Moving past the dumpsters, you may encounter a
patrolling guard. Wait for him to finish examining the area and follow him up
the adjacent street. Again, don't follow too closely. As an additional note,
if you fell this guard you can snag a Satchel from him.
When you near the end of the street, another guard will just swagger by from
the left and enter the gate on the right. Enter the gate, as well, only don't
attempt to walk across the floorboards. Opt to climb to the top of the canopy
and walk to the edge. Peer over and notice the guard under you. (Note: if
he's not there, just wait.) Disable the light on the left using your gun.
(This is so that the civilian in the adjacent building isn't alarmed.) Then
simply fall off the canopy to land on top of him and knock him out. If you
miss, then you will obviously have to improvise.
You are now in front of the police station, but without a way in. Fear not!
Sam is a man with a plan. Locate the dumpster in the corner and climb atop
it. Kick jump to grab onto the wall and haul Sam over the wall. Input the
code 5929 into the keypad at the bottom of the stairs to open access into the
police precinct.
<< LOCATE AGENT BLAUSTEIN >>
It just so happens that a guard is conveniently returning to his office when
you enter. Before you scramble after him, keep in mind that it is lights out
in jail. The incarcerated criminals are sleeping soundly in their cells. If
you make a ruckus crossing the row of jail cells, you will undoubtedly draw
attention to yourself. Plus, if you happen to be skipping down the center, he
will notice you. It is possible to follow him without his seeing you, but
it's risky work for first-timers. Your best bet is to wallow in the dark at
the entrance and wait for him to head into his office.
Once he's inside and at his computer, you may start moving toward him. Go
directly to the light switch in front of the sliding door and switch off the
lights. Without making a sound, find a suitable position near the switch.
Uncertain as to why the lights have failed, the guard leaves his spot and
goes to turn the lights back on. Plant an elbow in his pasty face as he flips
the switch, then check the computer for an additional Data Stick.
The room up ahead is occupied by an obese scientist, who moves to and fro in
front of the counter. Crouch under the glass window and slither across the
wall to avoid prematurely alerting the guy. Enter the room through the
sliding door and pause behind the center cabinet. Observe the man's movements
and strike once he pauses. Be sure to keep him conscious, so you can wring
out vital information from him. According to the info he uttered, Madison and
Blaustein are being kept in the morgue in the neighboring room. The computer
near the morgue entrance supplies a Data Stick.
If you listen carefully, you should hear the familiar mechanical sound of a
security camera. It's not safe to move further into the room to inspect the
bodies with the camera keeping a close eye on things. The camera is mounted
on the ceiling in the upper left. Stand next to the translucent curtain on
the left and aim at the lens to disable the camera. You can now safely
examine the bodies. There's also a [MEDICAL KIT] to be found behind the
curtain. Sam cleverly deduces that since there is a security camera in here,
there must also be a surveillance room somewhere! So, that's where we are
going next.
<< ACCESS THE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM >>
Go to the stairwell located at the end of the corridor. Take the stairs up to
the main lobby, where a civilian will come in to file a complaint. Watch as
the officer provides some excellent public service. Once the civilian is
seated, go behind the blinds. Using the blinds and the dark areas to obstruct
both the civilian's and officer's sights, you can reach the door behind where
the civilian is ensconced.
In the dimly lit office, two officers are working overtime to finish up a few
things. How and why they can manage to work in such darkness is really a
mystery and amazing. The surveillance room is just behind the last door on
the right. There is a single guard in there. Watch the enlarged shadow on the
drapery to make sure he isn't being a little fidgety and moving his head
around. Take the Satchel from his downed body and access the video files on
the computer.
<< GO TO EXTRACTION >>
If you feel like collecting some extras around the room, choke the two guards
who are pouring over their work into unconsciousness. Doing so will make
gathering the goodies a lot easier. The computer in the center of the room
yields a Data Stick. You can glean one more Data Stick from the computer in
what I assume to be the captain's office. If you're wondering what's behind
the other locked doors, there's nothing special in there. The one on the left
features some [5.72MM AMMO], but that's it.
The extraction point is just outside the precinct. That means going back to
the lobby and ninja-ing by the obedient civilian. If, and only if, you are
the perfectionist and want to grab one more Data Stick and an extra [MEDICAL
KIT], you can find them in the Public Relations office (the one in the
lobby). Head toward the entryway to the office. Stand up and jump to grab the
officer's attention. When he comes out, strangle him. You really don't need
to worry about whether the civilian is frightened or not because it doesn't
matter at this point.
________________________ _ __________________ _ _______________________
(________________________)(_)( DEFENSE MINISTRY )(_)(_______________________)
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Based upon current intelligence, it seems that Kombayn Nikoladze is involved
with some shady business. Apparently, Madison and Blaustein were snuffed out
by Nikoladze in order to prevent some inside information from leaking to the
U.S. and the general public. This mission is to find out exactly what Madison
and Blaustein had sacrificed their lives to uncover. They will not have died
in vain.
On an important note, there is no room for screw ups; you are not given any
room for error. Sounding the alarm even once results in a mission failure.
Normal confrontation is acceptable to a certain extent--until they smash the
alarm.
<< INFILTRATE EAST WING >>
Sam is inserted on a rooftop overlooking the ministry's courtyard. Rappel
down the wall, but not all the way down. If you touch ground level, you will
set off the alarm and automatically fail the mission. Instead, ease down
until you reach the last window (third window down). Slip in through the open
window. A security camera is resting just above the door on the far right
corner. As soon as you make your dramatic entrance, a sentry casually
saunters into the room.
Wait patiently in the shadows near the insertion point for the sentry to take
a long pause at the bookshelf. This provides you with ample time to sneak up
to him and bash his skull in. Scale along the wall, past the metal door and
into the dark corner, next to the plant and computer. Destroy the camera from
this position and look up a Data Stick on the computer. Use the Optic Cable
to insure that no one is nearby. Then slowly proceed out the door, which
takes you to the hallway.
<< FIND AND INTERROGATE GRINKO'S DRIVER >>
Two sentries monitor the hallway. One is standing motionlessly, and the other
ambles back and forth. Move to the shadow area and stay along the left wall.
Find the door hidden in the shadows and enter it when the patrolling guard is
not near. If you are in the mood to take on these two soldiers, then do so to
make your return trip easier.
A gut feeling tells you that Grinko's driver is chillin' in the underground
parking garage located at the very bottom of these stairs. That means the
only way to go is down. Before starting your excursion down the steps, take
the short stairs up first to add a [MEDICAL KIT] to your inventory. Gotta
have those kits. En route down, you will encounter two security cameras. As
per dealing with these troublesome devices, you can either shoot the lens or
the light bulb hanging in front of them. The bulb may be harder to hit.
There should be one other security camera near the entrance of the parking
garage. Ignore it and keep to the shadows on the left. Follow the wall around
the entire garage. Grinko's million dollar car is parked just ahead with its
headlights left on. Grinko's driver should be somewhere around here. Keep
following the shadowy area around the corner and you may catch him just about
ready to relieve himself in the corner. As he goes about doing his personal
business, grab the unsuspecting driver and make him piss out the information.
It shouldn't pose too much of a problem even if he's not where I described he
would be. Just stay away from the second camera of this area. There are
objects lying around the area if you need to devise some impromptu strategy
to capture this guy.
<< INFILTRATE SOUTH WING >>
Acting on the driver's tip, Lambert orders Sam to eavesdrop on the
conversation that will take place between Grinko and Masse. Head back to the
stairwell. The patrolling guard on the hallway from several floors up felt
that he needed to hinder your objectives by standing at the exit. That's OK
because he's easy to overtake. Don't forget to clean up your own mess.
Revisit the East wing. The remaining stationary guard should still be there,
but won't be any longer once you've taken cared of him. It should be safe to
sneak up to him, as long as he doesn't happen to turn his head while you do
so.
This time go to the door on the opposite side. Do not attempt to rush into
the room. A security camera is situated right above the doorframe. Look up to
find the camera. You can either shoot the lens or flip the light switch on
the right when the camera looks away. When it's safe to roam around, hack
into the two computers in the office to pick up some Data Sticks. The exit
requires that you unlock it first. So, use the Lock Pick, sucka.
___________
___/ *WARNING* \__________________________________________________________
| \\
| Be absolutely sure that all the bodies you've dropped up to this point |
| are blended in with darkness. A quick sweep of the region will take place |
| once you step foot on the balcony. If a body is found, the alarm will |
| sound. Lambert will not tolerate that and will scotch the mission. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
This door drops you off at a balcony located above the courtyard. Outside you
learn from some soldiers, who are flagrantly exercising their right to free
speech, that a top-ranking official is needed to bypass the retina scanner.
That won't come 'til later. You still can't just jump off and land on the
ground. As shown in the earlier cutscene, the chef has just kindly given you
a window of opportunity (hyuk) to infiltrate his top secret kitchen. You can
reach the window by hopping up to hang from the pipe above and shimmying over
there.
<< DEACTIVATE THE LASER GRID >>
On your entrance, take the bottle resting atop the counter on the right and
duck behind the counter. A guard raids the kitchen; he discovers that food is
being prepared for the colonel. To show his gratitude, he leaves a nice, wet
surprise for him.
Once he departs with the door slammed behind him, aim the bottle at the
pantry to the left. The chefs will drop what they're doing to go investigate
the source of the noise. One of them makes a roundabout trip around the table
and cuts across to join his partner. Wait until he nearly passes, then make
for the door on the right. Make an immediate right to take cover behind the
counter and head all the way to the end. The altruistic guard from earlier
will enter the mess hall solely to turn on the lights. He will spot you if
you're in plain sight behind the transparent display counter. So, be sure to
press your back against the far corner.
After he nods in approval at the status of the room, he will return to his
assigned patrol route, which covers a very short distance outside the mess
hall. One way to overpower this guy is to switch off the lights, at which
point he will come in to turn them back on (I suppose because he is deathly
afraid of the dark). By then you can get yourself in position and put him out
of commission. More importantly, you must hide his body somewhere (like
behind the counter) after he's been dealt with. Alternatively, wait until he
walks away from the mess hall doors and switch off the lights. Then quickly
hide behind the right-hand door. When the guard proceeds to restore the
lights, quietly sneak out of the mess hall.
Descend the steps to the right to find another guard stationed next to a
pillar. You know what to do with him. If you don't, then I'm not sure how you
got this far. Well, actually, it's better that you knock him out and carry
his body into the shadows than grabbing him and dragging him there. Take the
left set of stairs down. Two guards were assigned to this bottom floor. One
of them is facing the computer desk, just beneath the stairs. Prioritize this
guy as a target and stash his body under the stairs after he's down. Then
deal with the remaining one as well.
Check the computer on the desk to initiate the next event: Lambert reports
that a colonel is on his way down. If you hid all the bodies you had dropped
on the way down, then the incoming colonel won't freak out and wander
aimlessly around. Wait under the left stairs until you see the colonel take
his seat in front of the computer. If he neglects to sit down, then you will
have to capture him while he walks around inspecting the level. Bring the
colonel to the retina scanner in the back of the room and have him open the
door for you. He will comply since he's feeling a migraine coming on because
of that gun wedged into his temple.
<< LASER MIC THE GLASS ELEVATOR >>
This opens access to the courtyard. The laser grid sensors have dissipated as
well (you deactivated them when you checked the computer earlier), so
everything is falling according to schedule. Give the colonel a good thrash
on the head as thanks and take the Satchel he drops. Before you can reach the
courtyard, you must first bypass the security camera. Stay behind the wall
and lean on the edge. When the camera starts turning away to monitor the
other half of the room, swiftly move toward the double doors while favoring
the right side.
Just as you enter the courtyard, Grinko and Masse enter the elevator to
initiate the scheduled conversation. As it begins to ascend, equip the Laser
Mic (found in Gadgets inventory) and move closer to the statue. If you're not
picking up anything, you're not close enough. Aim the center square at the
elevator. Make sure the square is red, which indicates that the mic is
working correctly. Continue to adjust the mic until the elevator reaches the
top.
<< INFILTRATE NORTH WING >>
As soon as the conversation is finished and you regain control of Sam,
immediately head toward the upper right while Lambert stresses over what he's
just heard. A handful of guards now enter the courtyard, so make yourself
scarce if you haven't done so already. The guards will begin to stroll around
the courtyard, so if you plan to explore do so in a stealthy manner (as
always). The second one that had entered is holding a Satchel.
___________
___/ *WARNING* \__________________________________________________________
| \\
| The gravel path in the courtyard makes highly audible crunching noises. |
| Tip-toe over them or roll when crossing. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
Interested in getting an additional [MEDICAL KIT]? Well, it's inside the now
locked double doors the guards just came through. Shoot out the lamp on top,
as you will need to perform some slightly time-consuming unlocking. Equip
that Lock Pick and go at it. If you're feeling mischievous, you can cut all
electricity going to the courtyard just to cause some grief for the guards.
One of them will restore everything to normal, but by then you would be outta
there.
Find the lattice on the wall (where the vines are tangled) and climb up into
the window that's been left ajar. Sam notices that the elevator is on its way
down. That smells like trouble. Dart into the storage room nearby and stay
put until you hear both guards march by. Nudge the door open slightly to peek
out to check if the coast is clear, then dash for the elevator the guards
just stepped out of. Jam the call button to open the elevator doors, enter
and choose to go up. When the elevator doors open again, a burst of sunlight
leaks through. Ah...sweet, sweet light. Wait a minute... WHAT. THE. HELL. Be
afraid. Be very afraid.
<< FIND AND ACCESS NIKOLADZE'S COMPUTER >>
Behind the vending machine is another one of those pesky cameras. I think you
know what to do here. Position yourself near the plant to take care of it.
Now recede into the dark corner and wait for a guard to come out shortly. He
will stop to input the keypad code; neutralize him at this time. Or, if
you've learned to pick locks at a lightning speed, pry open the office door
next to the elevator and slip in before the guard even notices you. Take the
Data Stick from the computer; then heave onto the desk and jump into the vent
in the ceiling.
One way leads to a break room filled with guards and funky cheery music, but
you can't actually drop down. The other way carries you to a hallway that is
inaccessible by normal means.
Shoot out the light next to the storage room door and get closer to disable
the camera. Follow the U-shaped hallway to a room with the said funky cheery
music playing in the background. Strangely, this room requires three guards
plus the other one you previously dispatched. The computers in the room must
contain some ultra top-secret info about Nikoladze's fetish for big boy
diapers.
There is no way (that I can think of) to get by them without spilling some
fresh Georgian blood. You can try making some loud footfalls for one or two
of them to leave their posts--whatever you think is best. The more efficient
way is to take one of them hostage and use him as a human shield while you
gun down the other two. For your efforts, you will be able to acquire Data
Sticks from both of the computers on the desk. Delicious.
Head into the storage room this time and ascend the prongs up to the rooftop.
Before doing so, be sure to grab the [MEDICAL KIT] from the wall and a box of
[5.52MM AMMO]. Now it's time for some rappelling! Affix the bungee cord to
the rappelling object on the edge and slowly descend. The first office window
you look into is Nikoladze's office. A single sentry has been assigned to
keep a tight watch here. Even as a crooked president of some third world
country, Nikoladze is sure lax on security; but don't give him any ideas.
Train your crosshairs on the guard's head and let 'er go. Two bullets in the
window will shatter the glass.
Pull out a Data Stick from the other computer and a Satchel from the fallen
soldier before examining Nikoladze's main computer. Lambert will cry holy
jeebus when the first batch of information is transmitted to HQ. Before Sam
can upload the rest of the data, the enemy dispatch sends some soldiers to
Nikoladze's room to eradicate the potential intruder. Sucks for that guy,
doesn't it? Anyway...hold on a minute...they're talking about you! The only
hiding place is just outside the window. No, don't actually jump out to your
death. Instead, lightly drop down the window and hang onto the ledge. Sam is
a beefy tyke, so he can hold that position for the duration the guards are
searching the room.
<< ACCESS NIKOLADZE'S COMPUTER AGAIN >>
When the three soldiers come up with nothing and leave, transmit the rest of
data from Nikoladze's computer. Sounds like bad news. Some of the acts by
Nikoladze described in Lambert's hysterical blabbering make Nikoladze sound
like the reincarnation of a certain historically ruthless dictator.
<< REACH EXTRACTION >>
The extraction point has been predetermined to be in the underground parking
garage, where you visited Grinko's driver earlier. Since you'd already taken
cared of the three guards in the break room (hopefully you did), it will be a
merry little trip to the west stairwell, which is now un-jammed and already
open for you.
Head down the stairs and snag the [MEDICAL KIT] on your way out. Much thanks
to the earlier skirmish, you've been tagged with a red flag. The enemy is
hell-bent on catching you. Once outside, quickly slink into shadows, for you
have a pair of militants hot on your tail. Hang over the edge and shimmy your
way to the malfunctioned elevator to the left. When the coast is clear, make
for the elevator. Leap to the cables and slide down.
The elevator at the rooftop is directly connected to the one at the garage.
Meanwhile, an intrepid guard decides to take on Wilkes himself; but as you
will soon discover, Wilkes can handle himself very well. Poor soldier--the
guy basically flung himself into the mouth of death. Accost Wilkes to end the
mission.
________________________ _ __________________ _ _______________________
(________________________)(_)( OIL RIG )(_)(_______________________)
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
NATO and US troops have cornered some of Nikoladze's men in an off-shore oil
refinery located in the Caspian Sea. Intelligence reports say that some kind
of important exchange is going to take place there, and Third Echelon wants
to be in the center of it all.
<< INFILTRATE THE REFINERY BY THE MAIN PIPELINE >>
It's just like Lambert to drop Sam off on the most isolated location of the
refinery. The situation is further exacerbated when we discover that badass
Sam Fisher can't seem to swim! This means that once he falls in, there's no
getting back up. Note that there's no need for any kind of stealth here.
Start by finding and climbing the ladder to higher level. Weave around the
barbed-wire fence and grasp the horizontal pipe. Pull over to the container
waiting on the other side. Remember to tuck in Sam's legs to get over the
protruding barbed-wires. The container appears to be the end of the road, but
if you look to Sam's right you should see a metal beam. Make a running jump
to it and use it to shimmy around the container to the other side. Drop only
when there is some solid surface below and crawl under the panel.
Next, move to the plank on the right, where a zip line is suspended above.
Take it to the level below. An explosion will occur as you zip across. Don't
throw your controller into the air in fear; no harm will come to you. The
massive pipe here is the central pipeline. Get under it to the other side and
climb up the vertical pole and onto the loosely hanging wooden plank. Lambert
drops in to update you on NATO's imminent arrival.
Part of pipe has been blown open so that you can fit in. From here just
trudge through the rapidly flowing current. On your way, you intercept a
message from the enemy, saying that some men are needed to greet and escort
the incoming technician, whose name is Piotr, by the way.
<< TRAIL THE MERCENARY TECHNICIAN >>
Climbing out of the hatch from the turbine room, Sam watches Piotr and his
escorts as they step off the boat. They start walking on the catwalk toward
the stairs at the top. They will be continuing on their way to the rendezvous
point to complete the scheduled transaction. The primary objective is to keep
a tab on them: find out where they're going, what's going down, and whom the
data is going to. Before any of that can be revealed, you first need to find
a way onto the catwalk.
If you trail too far behind or dawdle in an area for too long, you will lose
track of Piotr, forcing Lambert to lambaste you and abort the mission early.
Before doing anything, wait until the men are halfway up the stairs to the
upper catwalk. These guys are brandishing some heavy firepower--galils, I
believe--so avoid ever falling into their line of fire.
___________
___/ *WARNING* \__________________________________________________________
| \\
| The nature of this first part of the mission calls for complete, |
| unadulterated stealth. If you are ever blatantly discovered by the |
| escorts, the mission is over. Therefore, stay out of the way! |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
Move to the far left and jump across to the support beam. Sam should grab
hold and pull himself up on it. Skillfully and carefully travel along the
connecting support beams to the lower catwalk, near the stairs. Hop over the
rail and make your way up the steps. Throw caution to the wind and exchange
fire with the lone guard at the top (or if you are able to, knock him over
the head). Time is an issue. Stealth should be the last thing you'd have to
worry about.
At this point, U.S. fighter planes arrive and begin to lay waste to the oil
rig. Be wary when heading up the stairs. When you reach the top, do not be so
hasty to follow them. They won't be too far from you, so any swift movements
will catch their attention. A stray missile will hit the area ahead, causing
a random explosion. One of the escorts will remain behind to take on the
incoming enemy forces. Aw, the brave lad. You won't be able to see him
clearly because he's crouching and is partly camouflaged by the fire. His
bravado is admirable, so let's just give the guy a nice concussion.
When he starts to head to the path on the left, quickly advance forward and
retreat into the second left alcove, between the electric panels and pipes.
Flatten against the wall while standing upright and squeeze into the small
space behind the panel. Shuffle out from behind the panel, but not so close
to the edge of the wall. The guard should scuttle by again; take this chance
to bash his bloody skull in. The Satchel he drops contains a [MEDICAL KIT].
Again, do not fear losing the technician. If you ingress too far too soon or
move too rapidly across the grates, you might get noticed by one of his
babysitters. Keep tailing Piotr. Avoid the messy puddle of oil. Stepping in
puddles of anything will get your feet dirty, thus causing you to leave a
long trail of footprints everywhere you go.
Piotr and his highly-skilled ninja lackeys enter a building with two other
guards closely watching the entrance. There is no possible way to sneak by
unnoticed, so something needs to be done. If you ever bothered to take a
gander at your Data Sticks, one of them reveals that the red piping is liable
to combust if punctured. There are actually some red pipes running along this
area. If you head back to the passageway you just emerged from and face
forward, you'll notice the red pipes and on it a sign that reads: DANGER.
EXPLOSIVE OIL. Time to test this stuff out.
Head to the reservoir ahead and switch it on. The reservoir will begin to go
wild and spurt water. Upon seeing this mess, the guards reprimand each other
for leaving it unattended. Ragging on each other won't solve anything, so
they decide to investigate. Quickly hide in the passageway and face the red
pipes. Eventually, the totally perplexed guards will be bunched together near
some oil drums. Now put a bullet through the red pipe and watch the fiery
chaos ensue. Muahahahahaha!!!! Pick up the Satchel the guard drops as he
falls hilariously to his death and move on.
It seems that the door fails to open for Piotr, so they try another. Stay
next to the refrigerator and wait for them to pass. A [MEDICAL KIT] is lying
on the ground where the three stooges previously stood. Go fetch it before
continuing your pursuit.
<< GET THE TECHNICIAN'S BRIEFCASE BY ANY MEANS >>
Plans have made a turn-around for the better. You are no longer required to
follow Piotr and hide from him. Lambert now wants you to pry the briefcase
the technician has cuffed to his hand from his cold, dead fingers. In order
to achieve that, anything goes. Yay!
Since you cannot go through to the next room the same way the technician did,
you'll have to go back outside. Roll through the blaze to the left. The
windows will suddenly shatter due to some gunfire. The open window presents a
chance for you to take down that technician, whoo! Climb atop the machine and
grab onto the pipe above. Pull your feet up to fit in through the window.
Cued on your arrival, the soldiers begin tearing up the place and destroying
all the evidence while Piotr and his last, faithful lackey flee in haste. He
has an escape plan in mind. He's planning on returning to his drop-off point.
Land softly behind the trigger-happy henchman. His constant gun firing will
drown out any noise you make, but be sure to be discreet about approaching
him. Give him a good boot to the head and pursue Piotr, but not before
collecting the two [MEDICAL KITS] from the shelf on the left and a pack of
[5.72MM AMMO] from the top of the tool cabinet.
The American warplanes are seriously giving these renegades some hell by
relentlessly hitting them where it hurts the most...with crazy missiles! The
Guy continues to escape while his lackey decides to stay and battle the
invading Americans. Do not ascend to the very top of the stairs. Instead,
look to the upper-left to find a soldier on the platform fruitlessly trying
to fend off the assailants. He may be brave but not very bright, as he is
taking cover beside a highly volatile oil barrel. Shoot the barrel to blow
this guy into oblivion. Laugh maniacally while he screams in agony.
(Waaaahhh!! It burns!!) Don't forget to procure the Satchel he drops.
The remaining soldier may or may not have been confused by the blast,
depending upon where he was at the time of the explosion. If he was, then
just stay put until he gets a grip on himself. When he's not looking, briefly
pop out from the stairs and fire at one of the red pipes above the Oil Flow
Regulator to the left (near the platform). The succeeding chain of explosions
should send the poor guy up in flames--should take care of him no matter
where he is. Hahahahaha...this is too funny!
Once you're done laughing at their misery, continue chasing after Piotr. You
can find a [MEDICAL KIT] stowed away in the back of a room that's located
near where the soldier would have stood if he were still alive (hahaha!).
Opposite the stairs Piotr sped down are a row of doors. The first one houses
a corpse and a [DISPOSABLE PICK], which will prove useful soon. The other
rooms yield nothing particularly special unless unmade beds strike your
fancy.
Return to your main goal: retrieving the briefcase. Take the stairs down.
Piotr passes by another warring soldier, who's keeping an eye on two fronts.
Whip out your trusty pistol and plant a bullet in his head. Ammo conservation
isn't really a concern at this point, so you can shoot as wildly as possible.
Piotr is nowhere to be found in the room he entered. If you shoot the gray
canister in the center that's labeled HEAT WATER SUPPLY, water will come
spraying out. Grab the [MEDICAL KIT] from the wall and approach the door on
the right. As you draw closer, a device combusts nearby and sets a third of
the room ablaze. Since you shot open the canister earlier (if not do it now),
the water will douse out the flames almost instantly.
Even in this time of exigency, the technician still had the balls to cook up
this devious plan to shake you off his tail. Use the Disposable Pick on the
locked door and be on your way. Yes, you essentially just circled the entire
area, but you needed to activate the explosion sequence to find Piotr again.
He runs as fast as his stout legs can take him to the docking area. Forget
about crouching. Just run at full speed.
Even if you don't catch up to him in time, you will find him marooned on the
dock, since it appears that a stray missile completely decimated his only
method of egress. He will do nothing to resist; seize him and make him cough
up Intel. When he slumps to the floor, he drops a Satchel and the briefcase.
Picking up the briefcase ends the mission.
________________________ _ __________________ _ _______________________
(________________________)(_)( CIA HEADQUARTERS )(_)(_______________________)
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
The data retrieved from the skittish technician showed evidence of a leak in
the U.S. intelligence community. There was no way the Georgians could have
obtained such confidential information. Based on these concrete details,
Grimsdotter suggests that there may be an inside man in the CIA. He must be
found and apprehended ASAP for the sake of upholding national security.
Because the CIA is rooted in U.S. soil, Third Echelon expressly prohibits any
killing. It's only logical--you don't want to be killing your friends, do
you? You sick, sick person!
<< ACCESS THE CIA CENTRAL SERVER >>
Fortunately, the front yard is lacking tight security--not what you'd expect
from the U.S.'s most esteemed intelligence agency. A van is parked just
outside the building's entrance. Behind it are two security guards and a
office worker prattling off about Arabic mothers. There is an additional
hard-working security guard patrolling the lawn area. None of them pose much
of a threat in this large area.
Even if the NSA and CIA do walk hand-in-hand, you can't expect to waltz in
the front door and expect the CIA to kindly let you impose on them. You are
left no choice but to find other ways in. There are actually two. One is
through the vents, and the other is through the roof. Both eventually carry
you to the same place. Personally, I prefer the latter method, as it is much
less of a hassle. Either way, I will be providing strategies for both.
___________________
___/ PATH 1: VIA VENTS \__________________________________________________
| \\
| During the mission briefing, Lambert informs you that you have been given |
| a window of opportunity to sneak in via the vents. The ventilation fans |
| have been deactivated but only for a short period of time: 1 minute and 40|
| seconds to be exact; maybe 2 if you count the time Lambert uses to babble.|
| |
| Quickly switch to the left side of the yard and run up toward the |
| building. A fenced-in area should loom into view. Cling to the fence and |
| scale the part where the barbed-wire is torn down. Heave onto the box and |
| onto the ledge above the lamp. Jump to the left vent covers. Slide it |
| open when given the option to. Hopefully, you've done all this within the |
| given time limit. If time expires, you will be forced to follow the |
| alternate route. |
| |
| In the turbine room, a maintenance worker is testing the machinery on |
| the other side of a fence. Drop quietly down once he leaves and climb up |
| the fence and over the space. You can now choose to do one of two things: |
| wait for him to return and drop on him when he passes under you, or just |
| leave the room immediately and snoop around while he's live. It works |
| either way, except the latter requires some tactical espionage finesse. |
| |
| Being unarmed has its steep disadvantages because at the end of the long, |
| dim corridor is a surveillance camera. You have to bypass it purely with |
| quick movements and the right timing. Avoid the sporadic splashes of light|
| in the corridor, as they make it easier for the camera to spot you. |
| Continue down the corridor until you reach the panel on the right. Stay |
| near it and in the shadows. Observe the slow-moving camera; dash out and |
| bear right when the camera looks to the left. Do not stop moving until you|
| reach the safety of the shadows by the stairs. Do not rush up the stairs |
| stairs as well, as there is possibly a sentry up there looking down at |
| the moment. |
| |
| Before ascending the stairs, adjust the camera angle to see the floor |
| above you. Check if the sentry is standing over the edge. If not, then |
| move up the first set of stairs. Wait in the dark area while the sentry |
| performs his patrol duty. Observe his patrol pattern, and go for the |
| takedown. I recommend going the minute he turns his back at the stairs. |
| Remember to hide body. Take the Satchel he drops and head down the next |
| flight of stairs. |
| |
| At the bottom, you may notice a CIA agent enter a door. It's safe to |
| follow him into it because he'll just leave through the other door. |
| |
| Skip the next boxed-in text to resume the appropriate playing strategies. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
___________________
___/ PATH 2: VIA ROOF \__________________________________________________
| \\
| If you search carefully, you will find a vertical pipe stretched upward |
| along the wall directly facing the van's headlights. It is located to the |
| left of the main entrance. Take the pipe up to the rooftop to find one of |
| the vent covers removed from its place. The trap door at the end inserts |
| Sam in the lobby. |
| |
| The main lobby is home to two guards, plus a third one that has locked |
| himself in a room. Land on the right-hand side of the lobby. Creep along |
| the walls until you reach a locked door. When the patrolling guard is not |
| in the vicinity, quickly pick the lock on the door and head through it. |
| |
| The door connects to a dimly lit corridor--the very same one you'd end up |
| in had you entered via the vents. To your immediate right is a camera. |
| It's all right. The huge pipes running around the door will obstruct the |
| camera's view of you. Stay there until the camera looks away, then head to|
| the left. Further down the corridor, you might see a CIA agent staring |
| blankly at a control panel. (Ohhh...look at the pretty buttons.) Sneak up |
| on him and give him a karate chop to the neck. If he's not there, he may |
| already be in the lobby. Chances are he'll be there, though. |
| |
| Now enter the door on your left. See, wasn't this method of infiltration |
| a lot shorter and easier? Read below for the next steps. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
In the dark meeting room, you will find a Data Stick locked away in the
computer and a sundry items on the table: a [MEDICAL KIT], [RING AIRFOIL
ROUNDS], and [STICKY SHOCKER]. The Ring Airfoil Round and Stick Shocker can't
be used until after you've acquired the SC-20K later on.
Slide the Optic Cable under the door and inspect the area outside. On the
opposite wall should be two large, transparent windows with a guard on the
other side floating past them and stopping to view through each one. (Or he
may still be working at his desk.) When he moves past a window, burst through
the door and bolt to the far right, through the metal detector. Don't worry
about its going off, as you currently do not have anything metallic in your
possession. If someone suspects you are there, just kick back in the dark for
a while.
Careful when passing through the small pool of light. Proceed to the next
large room. The enemy sentry closer to you seems to be quite distraught. When
he ends his conversation, he will make his way to the elevator and head up.
The security guard next to the elevator is poised as still as a statue. Well,
actually he may occasionally move his head a bit. On the bench next to him is
an empty can. Use the can to create a diversion to take him out in a clean
and surreptitious way. It's not smart to go out into the light, especially if
you infiltrated the compound via the roof. A guard safely tucked away behind
a viewing window up top will occasionally peer down at this room. Press the
elevator call button and hop in. Do the funky muffin dance with me!
<< RETRIEVE THE SC-20K >>
There's lots of activity on this floor, so exercise caution. Allow the
friendly office worker to leave one room and enter the next when you come to
the first doors. If you fail to leave his sight, quickly make short work of
this worm. Nothing should happen, granted his ringing voice hadn't already
caught the attention of the patrolling, armed guard further up.
At the T-intersection, opt to go left and enter Security Station A, where a
worker complains to his co-worker about working overtime. After they both
reach a consensus about the cruddy work hours and his co-worker leaves the
scene, switch the lights in the office off. Befuddled by the sudden darkness,
the worker arms himself and goes to restore the lights. When he comes to turn
them back on, you should be there to make sure he doesn't. Permanently. The
fallen worker relinquishes a Satchel.
Unlock the door to the storage room to find an extra [MEDICAL KIT] and some
[STICKY SHOCKER] x2, then return to the winding hallway. Prioritize
neutralizing the patrolling guard, as it will make roaming around and taking
care of the other guys on this floor more easy.
On the east side of the floor is a maintenance worker who alternates between
going to the storage room and going to ogle longingly at the keypad on the
right. You'll find the sociable co-worker from earlier occupying the second
room on the left. He likes to observe both the hallway and the Main Server
Room below, which makes it imperative that you take him out for later
convenience. But first, set your eyes on the maintenance worker.
The light in the guy's office isn't strong enough to illuminate the ground
more than 5-feet in front of the window. Therefore, hugging the wall will
decrease your visibility. Follow the maintenance guy into the storage room
and punch his lights out. Switch off the lights while you're at it. Besides
being a great place to store bodies in, the storage room supplies you with an
additional [DISPOSABLE PICK], which can be nabbed from the shelf.
Time to tend to the final guard. In the safe confines of his office, the
agent enjoys sauntering back and forth and stopping at both windows. When he
goes on his way back to watching the Main Server Room, slither up to him and
plant one in the head. The Satchel he drops reveals the code to the Technical
Services Room, which is the keypad protected door the maintenance guy was
fiddling with prior to his sudden loss of consciousness.
___________________
___/ *RANDOM REMINDER* \__________________________________________________
| \\
| Have you been hiding your bodies???? If not, you'd better start doing so. |
| This is one of those levels in which the enemy conducts frequent checks |
| on the status of the guards. If they're conspicuously lying around, the |
| alarm will sound. Force alert mode four times, and you're finished. Just |
| a friendly warning. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
Punch in the keys to open the door (7687). If you took the time to use the
Optic Cable to scout ahead, then you already know that there is a maintenance
worker situated between the towering racks of devices. One other armed CIA
agent is present. Standing in front of a desk, the agent has a propensity to
move his aching neck around. Wait around in the dark until the maintenance
worker leaves his spot and moves his inspection elsewhere. Switch off the
lights at this point. While the two feel around in the dark, hug the right
side of the wall and silently enter the back room.
Pocket the [MEDICAL KIT] and access computer for Data Stick, which gives you
the code for the door next to you (110598). The door leads into the Battery
Room. Two maintenance workers are currently working overtime here. As you
descend the stairs, one of them begins to read off serial numbers. Watch the
worker in the first aisle from the bottom of the steps. When he stops midway,
start heading to his location. He will inspect something in the back of the
aisle. Silently slip past him and crouch beside the pole on the right.
Whatever you do, do not alert the first worker here, as he will motion his
partner to raise the alarm. Crouch between the pole and the shelf to remain
unnoticed. The second worker continues with his inspection in several areas.
When he moves, creep slowly toward him and deliver a good conk. At this
point, the other worker will make a frantic run for the alarm. However,
you're in his way, so knock him down as well before he gets the chance to
squeeze past you and smash the alarm glass. Cover up their bodies by flipping
the light switch on the way out.
The stairs carry you to a cluttered room full of shelves. On one of them is
the sexy, sexy [5.56MM SC-20K]. Along the same shelf are piles of other
goodies that supplement the newly found weapon: a [STICKY CAMERA], [RING
AIRFOIL ROUND], and [STICKY SHOCKER]. Finally reunited with a gun--feels
good, doesn't it? Now that you have the SC-20K in your possession, you can
now put the copious Ring Airfoil Rounds and Sticky Shockers you've
accumulated to use. Select the one you want to use in the inventory and use L
trigger to launch it.
_______
___/ *TIP* \______________________________________________________________
| \\
| For the sake of facilitating the completion of this mission, save at |
| least TWO Sticky Shockers for later. You'll find out why soon enough. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
<< ACCESS THE CIA CENTRAL SERVER >>
Soon after you proceed further up the hallway, you encounter a worker who
seems greatly distressed about something. After expressing his lament, he
resumes his patrol duty. You can do one of four things: 1) take him out on
the spot while he's still conversing, 2) fire the Sticky Camera at his head,
3) neutralize him while he's on patrol, or 4) ignore him completely (as if he
wasn't dejected enough). Whichever works for you. Oddly enough, though, if
you can very, very slowly slide behind him--toward the [MEDICAL KIT] on the
table--he won't even notice you when he takes his leave. Silly AI.
Take an empty can with you just in case you decide to use one of two methods
involving the can to bypass the guard in the upcoming area. Once past the
vending machine area and further up the hallway, Lambert pipes in to inform
you that you are very close to the Main Central Server. The only thing
preventing you from heading directly to the server entrance is the
overbearing presence of an enemy sentry covering the War Room (the large
worker's area). His patrol route entails stopping every so often to observe
the server room entrance; you have to do something about him before you can
proceed.
Additionally, there is another enemy sentry making rounds on the other half
of the corridor. One of his stops is located near the server room entrance.
He should be on his way there at about this time. You don't have to worry
about dealing with this patrol yet. The sentry in the War Room comes first.
Whatever you choose to do with him, make sure that it drops him permanently.
You can toss a can in front of him, causing him to pointlessly patrol around
the War Room first then come out into the hallway; or lay a Sticky Shocker
(or Sticky Camera) in his head to send him to La-la Land.
If you choose the former method, be patient and he will eventually
conveniently position himself in the dark hallway, where you can put him to
sleep. Even if he doesn't, you can jump up to lure him. If you go with the
latter, be sure to transport his body to a safe spot. Hopefully, you
accomplished all this before the other patrolling sentry returns (or you can
wait until after he leaves).
Run through the sliding doors to the very back. Input the code on the door to
the right (2019). The absence of any security personnel in this major
important room leads me to believe that either the CIA is totally stupid or
the majority of the staff has been taken over by crackhead llamas. In lieu of
guards, there are two utterly harmless maintenance workers. Well, one because
the other can't seem to stay still and must roam around.
Look for a dark area underneath you, then hop over the rail and drop down.
Using this method to descend instead of using the stairs decreases your
chance of being spotted by the wandering worker, who may already be in the
room. If he isn't in the room at the present moment, wait for a bit. Bonk him
when he enters and dump his body in the corner.
The other worker is so engrossed in his work that he probably wouldn't even
notice an atomic bomb go off. Do what you will with him, but do not forget to
cover up your tracks. The overriding aim is to access the central server.
Once in, Grimsdotter jumps into action and singles out a CIA agent by the
name of Mitchell Dougherty. Come, Robin, to Dougherty's office!
<< TAP DOUGHERTY'S COMPUTER >>
The source of all the information leakage has been traced to a low security
computer in Agent Mitchell Dougherty's office. Hear that? It's the sound of a
new objective. Time to hack into Dougherty's computer to confirm our
suspicions and find out to whom the information has been going. Leave this
highly secured room and back out into the dark and dangerous hallway. At this
point, I recommend putting the hallway patrol guard to a deep slumber. He
takes a longer break at his stop near the server's entrance, so dispatch him
then. He should be a cinch if you wait near the left-most blinds.
_________
___/ *BONUS* \____________________________________________________________
| \\
| If you intend to garner all the possible Data Sticks, then you'll be |
| happy to hear that there's one somewhere in the War Room. The only thing |
| that might prove to be a bit problematic is that there are two civilian |
| workers in there. They will sound the alarm if threatened. If all goes |
| well, you won't even have to lay a finger on them. These diligent workers |
| tend to stay in their offices for the most part, but occasionally leave |
| to do some random errand. A glimpse of your shadow should pique their |
| curiosity, but this is not how you should go about acquiring that Data |
| Stick. |
| |
| At the first entryway of the area (facing the server room entrance), |
| shoot out the first two lights above you, especially the one above the |
| office to your immediate left. That's the one whose computer contains the |
| Data Stick. By destroying the lights, you will have alerted the workers |
| in there. Dodge them as they grope their way around the dark and get the |
| Data Stick. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
There is a [MEDICAL KIT] to be found in the women's bathroom. Before moving
down the hallway, be sure to grab an empty can from the trash. Your progress
to the next area is hindered by a pair of metal detectors and a guard
standing behind a viewing window to the left. The interesting thing is that
there's no glass there, but that's just an unnecessary tidbit. You cannot
possibly wiggle past this guard without his noticing. What you should do
instead is lure him to your position using the can you grabbed earlier. So,
toss it in front of the window.
He should leave his office and go around to arrive at your location. If you
feel confident about your stealth skills, then proceed to enter the now
vacant room through the window. If not, then wait for him to come and end his
pitiful life. A [MEDICAL KIT] can be gotten from the Satchel he drops. Then
go through the window.
Leave the guard's office through the door at the end of the short corridor.
This leads to the Grand Hall. Since this is such a prominent location for the
CIA, they have installed two rotating surveillance cameras on the ceiling.
While they're great and all, they have their blind spots. The simplest thing
to do is stick to the wall and follow it along the entire room to the other
side. Check to see if a guard is nearby and retreat into the hallway. The
agent's patrol route consists of a stop at this hallway and several stops in
the Grand Hall.
If you plan to take him out, you should only attempt to do so as he revisits
the Grand Hall. The reason for this is that an innocent civilian is watching
from the nearby copy room. It's completely possible to let the agent leave to
the hall and then hush up the civilian. Turn off the lights if you've dealt
with the civilian. If you wish, you can thwack the agent as well, but it'd be
really unnecessary. Whiz past the worker when he's turned his back and
continue down the hallway and down the stairs.
You hear the humming of a surveillance camera as you near the bottom. Sure
enough, there is a camera located to the left; it closely monitors the door
you need to enter. To get around this, disable the ceiling lights to blind
the camera. Then enter the code 110700 into the keypad and go forth.
A heated conversation between an angry officer and some other dude is taking
place in the room. He's in the office to the left of your initial location.
Hide in the dark area until he finishes up his phone call. Once he's off, he
will proceed to the soda machine to calm his nerves. Bash his head. You can
sneak past him, but he may notice you in the next room, anyway. If you don't
feel like waiting, shoot out the ceiling lights and retreat into the shadows
as the officer looks into the cause of the darkness.
The room further down is the shooting range with an active turret. Take the
two [FLARES] from the table and research the computer for information on this
turret. One more [FLARE] can be found sitting at the base of the turret. It
seems that the turret reacts to motion and heat. If the correct settings are
activated (IFF is enabled), it can discern between friend and foe. If not, it
targets anyone within its sight.
Anyway, go to the laptop lying on the ground. Using Sam's super-duper hacking
software, you can choose to enable/disable IFF or deactivate the turret
completely. The turret poses no real threat at the moment unless you
breakdance in front of it. This is just so you are introduced to them.
Unlock the door and head directly to the elevator. Lambert drops in to inform
you that Dougherty's room is numbered 508. He says some other stuff that are
inconsequential. Take the door to the Media Room. Some serious investigation
is underway, so don't be so rude as to disturb them. Go behind the projection
screen and the desks. If you don't reach the end before the workers are done
deciphering the audio message, then wait until one of them leaves to
collaborate with the media guys.
Follow him out the door, but do so as quietly as possible. Dougherty will
have already left his office for his much-needed cigarette break when you
enter. How convenient. Room 508 is the office on the left; there are only two
offices--the rest are cubicles. When it's safe to, break into his office and
access his computer. Grimsdotter exhibits her hardcore hacking skills. Before
her detection in the network, she managed to catch the location of where the
intelligence had been going to: Kalinatek.
<< KIDNAP MITCHELL DOUGHERTY >>
Third Echelon is brimming with questions to ask. In order to put an end to
all of them, they must have Mitchell Dougherty in their captivity. The chief
goal now is to kidnap Dougherty and bring him to the pick-up point. If you
want, you can also break into office 509 for some extra Data Sticks. Head up
the hallway, but not to the very end. It's not exactly a wise decision to
sneak by both a surveillance camera and a rather lazy security guard sitting
on the bench. Take a detour through the auditorium, which will help place you
at a better location.
A meeting is currently in session, but will soon be adjourned for a little
break. Wait for that break so that everyone scatters and the person standing
near the exit leaves his spot. Watch the attendees pass by, then head forward
and cut through the center aisle leading to the right. Go behind the tapestry
to the door and shatter the lock on the door with the Disposable Pick (or use
traditional unlocking procedures).
When you pop out, you will be just past the camera and seated guard. Sweet.
Dougherty is also here and has just finished socializing with a fellow
colleague. He will stop by the fountain to wet his mouth and continue on to
the smoking courtyard. Continuing up the hallway, you'll pass by the break
room occupied by two heavily armed guards. Working these nightshifts is a
major pain, so they won't pay any attention to you unless you stomp across.
The door would not open for anything but the correct code, which can be
gotten from the computer in the office next to it. You won't need to go into
the room, however, since I'll reveal the code to you: 0614.
_________
___/ *BONUS* \____________________________________________________________
| \\
| Before chasing after Dougherty, who's just arrived at the entrance to the |
| smoking courtyard, head into the UFO Sightings Office. The Data Stick in |
| the computer contains a bunch of gibberish. The only thing you can |
| decipher from the message is the last six digits: 020781. They happen to |
| be the code to the room here. Inside you'll find additional [STICKY |
| SHOCKERS] and [STICKY CAMERAS] on the tables. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
Dougherty is already puffing away at that tobacco (by the way, kids, don't
smoke! =)). He's so absorbed in his thoughts that he won't notice Sam behind
him until he finds his head gripped by some unknown hands. Drag him back to
the hallway and beat him into submission. On the off-chance that the
patrolling guard outside has noticed something's gone amiss, quickly shoot
out the light and give him a devastating blow in the dark. Otherwise just
head outside into the pouring rain and whack him while he follows his patrol.
<< TAKE DOUGHERTY TO THE RENDEZVOUS POINT >>
Now go back to pick up Dougherty's body and take him with you to the gated
area in the yard. At the juncture, go left and down the stairs. Enter the
door to the left. Just when you think it'll be a free ride home, a CIA
security officer spot your suspicious-looking buddies and interrogates them.
So, you have to do something about that nosy officer before you can safely
transport the body to Wilkes.
<< INCAPACITATE THE CIA SECURITY OFFICER >>
The rendezvous point is close now, but there are guards crawling all over the
place. This will delay your mission completion just a bit. Did you remember
to keep some Sticky Shockers handy? These will prove to make things a little
easier for you. In the adjoining room, a maintenance worker appears to have
lost his contacts. His movements are often unpredictable, as he starts
somewhere different almost every time. Usually, he will be around the
illuminated worker's bench or squatting near the pillar. Do not underestimate
him. He is not alone. Another guard makes an L-shaped patrol at the far right
of the room.
As long as you don't alert the maintenance worker and avoid going down the
middle aisle, everything should go smoothly. Take a peek out the heavily lit
doorway to identify the location of the next guard. Be careful not to expose
yourself when the guard faces your direction. Attach a Sticky Shocker onto
him when his back faces the stairs. Take Dougherty's body and lug it to the
bottom of the stairs while staying low.
Wilkes and Baxter are waiting just below with security officer accompanying
them. Leave Dougherty's body for now to take care of the officer patrolling
up and down the back stairs. Insert a Sticky Shocker in his ass when he
either stops at the bottom or at the top of the stairs. Head back to where
you could see the loquacious officer and your colleagues and slide down the
ladder next to the awning.
This sets you up perfectly behind the target. There are many creative ways to
bring this guy down, but I'll leave that up to your wild, crafty imagination.
After the officer has been knocked unconscious, climb back up the ladder and
take the long way back down to lug Dougherty's corpulent load to the truck.
Once the body has been handed over to Wilkes and Baxter, the mission will end
once again in consummate success.
________________________ _ __________________ _ _______________________
(________________________)(_)( KALINATEK )(_)(_______________________)
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Through hacking into the network, Grimsdotter discovers that the recipient of
all the information extracted from Dougherty's computer was an office located
in Kalinatek. Before she was able to glean more data, someone detected
Grimsdotter's presence in the network and pulled the plug on her. In order to
fill in the loopholes of the collected data, you need to infiltrate Kalinatek
to find the rest of the missing pieces.
Grimsdotter's successful encroachment upon the network has thrown Nikoladze's
private Russian mercenaries into a quandary. They've begun to destroy all
evidence. They've even slew anyone who had information to disclose. A
technician named Ivan is hiding inside the building. He possesses an
extremely important encryption key that could lead Third Echelon to Nikoladze
himself.
One thing you should keep in mind is that it isn't necessary to hide bodies
on this level. Isn't that great?
<< INFILTRATE KALINATEK >>
Sam's superiors could not afford to arrange an immediate arrival in the
Kalinatek building, so they chose the more prudent approach: inserting him in
the nearby Kalinatek multi-story carpark. Keep in mind that much of the
carpark isn't completely submerged in darkness, so take cover behind objects
instead. As soon as the mission begins, run past the white van and crouch
behind the yellow car. A pair of Russian thugs will enter the vicinity within
a few moments. They'll split up: one of them will come toward the yellow car,
and the other will run off into the back corner but will return momentarily.
The closer thug will turn his back toward the car, bidding you to close in
for the takedown. Bag the guy and haul his body toward the back of the car.
Dump the stiff, dash toward the telephones along the wall and press against
it. If the other thug sees you, don't be afraid to waste a few bullets on
him. If he doesn't notice you, he will continue to the right, toward your
insertion point. Take this chance to go to the paying window and collect the
[MEDICAL KIT] from behind the counter, then go through the adjacent door.
The minute you enter the upper level you overhear two goons rambling about
shoes and blood. A third, anti-social one is standing between the car and the
van. Drop him before you take the second [MEDICAL KIT] from behind the
counter. Take some extra time to tow his body to the back of the car to be
safe. Seize the Satchel he drops, as well as the glass bottle lying next to
the car. Aim the bottle toward the crates to the left. The ensuing loud
clatter should gravitate the two guards' attention toward the crates. Hide
behind the van and wait until they leave their spots.
When the they're not eyeing the exit point, dart for the boxes ahead and
climb out the open window. Just outside is a container suspended in the air.
Jump onto it and again onto the pipe above. Shimmy halfway across, where you
will then zip down the rest of the way. Now do a RUNNING jump off the tip of
the tall structure to catch the edge of the opposite rooftop. Prepare a
bungee cord and rappel down. The ruthless mercenaries are already well on
their way in neutralizing all the technicians and getting rid of evidence.
Their plans must be foiled.
Crash though the glass at the bottom and approach the front sliding doors. A
guard will walk out once you are in close proximity. As he gives a
perfunctory sweep of the region, head through the front sliding doors and
stay out of the guard's sight by sticking to the left (left when facing the
metal detectors) wall. Within moments, the guard will end up standing right
outside the doors for a breather. Use this chance to relieve him of his
miserable life. The Satchel he drops gives you the code to the office door.
The current goal is to reach the door located on the other end of the room.
It sounds easy, but metal detectors stand in your way. Since you're carrying
a weapon, it won't be easy to slide through them without waking up the entire
country. There is a way to circumvent this. That is to input the newly
acquired code (97531) and enter the security office.
<< OPEN THE FIRE DOORS SURROUNDING IVAN >>
Trash, piles of paper and a box of [5.56MM AMMO] adorn the work desks. Move
on to the next room, which is littered with shards. Very, very delicately
step over the shards so as to minimize the crunching sounds. Even when you're
past the shard-ridden part of the floor, refrain from increasing your
traveling speed, as that will only attract the attention of the blockheads in
the nearby room.
After you tiptoe past the broken shards, move toward the short aisle between
a storage shelf of some sort and the machinery. If you look carefully, you'll
notice an opened vent along the wall. Perfect. Crawl in and navigate through
the cramped space. You arrive in the waiting room, complete with an aquarium.
Shoot the aquarium immediately after the soft landing. As you attempt to head
further up, you witness a daring escape by two of the few remaining
technicians. Their intent to escape is made abortive by two hostile pursuers.
One of the mercenaries will join you in this room any moment now, so take
cover behind the wall next to the now fish-less aquarium. Until the mercenary
comes to a complete halt, don't move from that position. He will soon find
his comfort zone just next to the exit. When he does, pop out and train the
crosshairs of your pistol on his head. If all goes well, he should go down
without a sound. You can also choose to go around the tank and drop him using
an elbow blow, but there is a high probability that he will notice you before
you do so.
On the off-chance that he finds himself in danger and cues the dramatic
music, his comrades will come running to his aid, and, in the meantime,
*forget* that they had previously planted a Wall Mine. Consequently, at least
one of them gets roasted alive by the explosion. Hahahaha!
Anyway, snatch his Satchel, which happens to contain a [WALL MINE]. Switch
off the lights in the room on your way out onto the corridor. Ease along the
left side of the wall and find the light switch on the protruding column.
Flip the switch and stalk in the shadows. Wait for a mercenary to revisit the
corridor and drop him when he comes to switch the lights back on. This
mercenary drops a very valuable piece of information regarding the Wall
Mines. It's absolutely vital that you are informed about Wall Mines and know
how to disarm them before you recklessly go off and handle them.
________
___/ *NOTE* \_____________________________________________________________
| \\
| Wall Mines are extraordinarily dangerous, but can be easily disposed of |
| by going up to one and selecting to disarm it ONLY when the blinking |
| light is green at the time of disarmament. If not disarmed correctly, you |
| will be seeing the Mission Failed screen one too many times. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
A [MEDICAL KIT] can be found at the very end of the long, ventilated smoking
area. Assuming all the mercs are still sound, there is still a Wall Mine
planted on one of the vertical bars of the smoking area. Disarm it and keep
it for later use. The last merc on this level is working hard to make sure
that the broken elevators stay broken. Find a soda can in one of the
disorderly offices and use it to distract the guard. He will leave his post,
amused by the shiny aluminum object. You can either bring him down, or sneak
past him and then hop into the opened elevator.
<< DEACTIVATE THE MINES TRAPPING THE HOSTAGES >>
Lambert updates you on whereabouts of Ivan's other technician buddies.
Somehow, they've dug themselves in a hole so deep that they cannot spin
themselves out of. Off you go to save them. As you circle around the office,
the lights suddenly flicker on and trigger the heart-pounding music score
that plays when you are caught. Before your heart jumps completely out of
your throat, note that you have not been caught. The mercenaries are just
having a bitchin' time tearing the place apart.
Head past the soda machine without delay and be sure to pick up a soda can on
your way. When the gunfire ceases, the two mercenaries will file out one by
one. Wait in the corner behind the opened door for the first to past. While
the second one happily reflects on his recent deeds, throw a can toward the
discarded boxes on the opposite end. The mercenary will wander around in this
dark area, thus giving you a golden opportunity to knock him out without the
other merc catching wind of your actions.
Grab the Satchel and hide the body in the corner. Forget about the other merc
and continue past the opened door and through the narrow hallway. If you're
wondering, there is nothing of great interest inside the office the two mercs
had just finished wrecking, so skipping it wouldn't be a bad idea.
Dive into the shadowy area ahead immediately in the next area and wait for
two more mercs to walk in from the intersecting hallway. They walk into the
room where a few of Ivan's colleagues are being held captive. Those cunning
mercs know that some intruder will wander by the same intersecting hallway,
so they've set up a little welcoming gift: a Wall Mine. Disarm it now because
leaving it alone might cut some much needed time later on. A [MEDICAL KIT]
can also be found in the storage closet.
Now the method to quickly dispose of these mercs is one so devious and clever
that I cackle maniacally every time I put it into play. But anyway...It takes
only one item (maybe two) and an iota of luck. The mercs guarding the
terrified technicians happen to be extremely close to the doorway and to each
other. So, stand at the edge and rotate the camera around to see if the
guards are still looking over their hostages. If so, quietly but quickly go
up to the striped-patterned wall and plant a Wall Mine on a part of the wall
that is facing the doorway. If done swiftly enough, neither of the mercs will
notice the insidious doom that awaits them. If you're found out, feel free to
take to a John Woo style. ;/
Now go grab a can from anywhere. With the Wall Mine planted, stand a good
distance and throw the can toward the mine to lure one of the mercs out. Now
aim and fire at the Wall Mine itself. The ensuing explosion should send the
two mercs screaming in agony as the flames crawl under their flesh and feed
hungrily on them! MUAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! HA! That was delightful.
If, for some ludicrous reason, they somehow survive such a diabolical scheme,
pick off the survivors with your gun. -_- Now that the doorway has been
cleared, head into the room (caution: one of the mercs might be a great ball
of fire...HAHAHA!). Trapping the cowering technicians in the corner is a pair
of active Wall Mines. Their lips will remain sealed until the threat has been
averted.
<< DISARM THE BOMB PLANTED IN THE ARCHIVES ROOM >>
Thankful for their lives, they warn that there is a live bomb ticking away in
the Archives Room. As soon as the talking stops, dash out of the room. A time
limit, which indicates the time remaining before the bomb detonates, has been
enforced. Punch in the code to unlock the door at the end of the short
corridor (33575). Wall Mines dominate this area and are waiting to blow every
limb off before you can reach the bomb.
The level is just riddled with Wall Mines, so you're forced to take things
slow. While you won't have time (nor have the need) to disarm every single
Wall Mine, you'll need to disarm at least one of them to advance safely. This
I'll point out to you when you come to it.
Enter the first room on your right and navigate slowly around the hot debris.
Connect to the adjoining office and shoot through the glass window to
continue. Disarm the Wall Mine on the wall next to the blazing fire in the
corridor. Now roll through the fire and roll again almost immediately to
avoid a Wall Mine blasting the stealth suit clear off Sam's body. The door at
the end marks the entrance to the Archives Room. Unfortunately, it's locked,
so here's to hoping you are quick with that Lock Pick because there are six
pins to release. Once inside, roll through the fire to find the bomb planted
on the wall.
<< RESTORE POWER TO THE FIRE DOOR CIRCUIT >>
Now that the chance for a next Armageddon has been precluded, it's time to
return to the mission. It seems that the only way to go see Ivan is to
restore the power to the fire door circuit. The switch for this happens to be
located in the back of the auditorium. Grab the [MEDICAL KIT] on the ground
on your way out.
The L-shaped corridor outside the Archives Room leads to a large auditorium.
This area of Kalinatek has mysteriously escaped the flames that have
apparently consumed every other part of the building. The glass skybox
currently houses one merc, who is overlooking the whole room, but will later
house another more active merc. A third merc is standing on one side of the
stairs, but poses no real threat at the moment. Descend the stairs opposite
to those occupied by the merc and move down the middle aisle of the
auditorium. Then veer left through one of the rows of seats and head toward
the area behind the stage.
When you arrive at the bottom of the steps, a merc will radio in for help.
Two of three mercs stationed here will immediately respond to the call and
run towards the stairs to the auditorium. To avoid detection, move to the
left wall and flatten against the side of the machine. Or, if you find it
more convenient, go back halfway up the stairs and jump up to grab onto the
ledge and pull yourself up.
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___/ *FUN* \______________________________________________________________
| \\
| On another note, if you feel like blowing some mercs up, you can plant a |
| Wall Mine on the wall next to the stairs. When the mercs hurry up the |
| stairs, the Wall Mine will go ballistic and BOOM!! Of course, that is a |
| rather raucous (yet hilarious) way to take care of these thugs. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
After they make haste to the auditorium, proceed through the basement, where
you will eventually spot a lone merc that has elected to remain behind. Drop
him for a Satchel. Collect the various spoils from the work desk: some [FRAG
GRENADES], a [MEDICAL KIT], and some [5.56AMMO BULLETS]. Find the fire door
circuit-breaker among the many other complex thingy majigs and switch it.
<< OPEN THE FIRE DOORS SURROUNDING IVAN >>
On your return to the auditorium, an additional merc will have already joined
the merc in the skybox, just as I mentioned he would earlier. He meanders
back and forth in the skybox while the stiff bodied merc remains, well,
stiff. In such a situation, it'd be best to just ignore them all and be on
your way. But Ubi Soft never grants that kind of freedom, for one of the
mercs in the skybox holds the access code to the security door. Quietly go
behind the still merc and grab him when his partner isn't near. Then
incapacitate the mobile guard for his valuable access code (1250).
_______
___/ *FUN* \______________________________________________________________
| \\
| Abandoning the highway of tradition, you can instead time your release of |
| a Frag Grenade with the moving merc just as he reaches his compatriot on |
| the other end. Deploy two Frag Grenades (one after the other) while |
| keeping a safe distance away. The explosion should drop both mercs |
| easily. Confounded by the repeated explosions, the merc on the stairs |
| tries to figure out what the hell just happened. Before he comes to his |
| senses, kill 'im. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
Ascend the stairs to the second floor, where you'll find a [FRAG GRENADE] on
the coffee table. If you peer past the transparent Kalinatek logo, you will
see two mercs chillaxin' in the lounge area. You will draw their attention if
you just haphazardly walk along the L-shaped catwalk toward them. Instead of
giving them an opportunity to see what's outside, destroy the lights to
create a grim and spooky atmosphere. Seized with fear and suspicion, the
mercs come out to perform a hasty investigation before returning to the
sanctity of their well-illuminated room.
Should they probe their investigations deeper amongst the couches, climb onto
the pipe just above the chairs or just stand on the chairs while they search
around in pitch black darkness. As your P.E. teacher has always taught you,
always catch your prey whilst in the dark. Skip searching the rooms when you
advance down the corridor, as there is nothing special for you to loot.
Before you turn the corner, make sure a merc isn't there. Make a quick stop
at the infirmary to pick up two [MEDICAL KITS]. Stay out of the doorway and
wait for a totally clueless merc to stop outside the infirmary. Subdue him
when you have the chance.
Another rough-looking merc hacks away vigorously at the computer in an
attempt to open up the fire doors, but to no avail. Sneak up behind him from
the right and end his miserable existence. He leaves behind his memory in the
form of a Satchel. In one effortless movement on the computer, you
successfully open the path to Ivan. Take the emergency fire escape up to the
door that leads to a small cafeteria. Currently, it is occupied by burning
furniture and a pair of mercs. One of them leaves to the little boy's room,
and the other makes a short trip around the counters. His patrol route brings
him to a complete halt behind the counters. Either take him out or quietly go
behind him to the men's restroom.
The guy inside is just about finished with his business, but finds himself
mysteriously sprawled out on the ground after you've delivered a bone-
crushing blow to his head. Climb into the opened vent, which carries you into
the women's bathroom. It is in here where Ivan is hiding and is being
harassed by a rather abrasive merc. Sam's presence will pull him away from
his interrogation and leave the merc a bit distraught. May be the new
cologne. If you allow the merc to continue with the interrogation, he will
eventually kill Ivan and automatically end the mission. So, kill the guy by
any means possible (safer to use a gun). Grab the Satchel he drops and speak
to Ivan.
<< GO TO EXTRACTION >>
Trying to squeeze any more information from Ivan will only elicit the
response: "Go away. I'm hiding." Yeah, whatever chump. After leaving the
bathroom, go to the elevators in front of the receptionist's desk. Yes, they
actually work, so press the call button.
Prepare to fight a slew of mercs that are more interested in seeing Sam
kissing the floor than in seeing the floor themselves. As per usual, it is
your job to buffet through this brigade and leave some leftovers for the
Feds. It appears that the upper stories of Kalinatek are still under heavy
construction. In the first area, shoot out the bulb above the work desk. Then
quietly and slowly move forward while still staying in the shadows. As you
approach the blocked off area, the existence of two mercs should become
apparent. A third guy will come out shortly to initiate a conversation.
While this conversation takes place, toss a nade under their feet. It doesn't
matter if they start scrambling because the objects around them are highly
explosive. Before the grenade explodes, the mercs have a .3476554 seconds
window of opportunity to shoot you. Then they suddenly slump to the floor out
of sleepiness, perhaps. Search among the burning corpses for a Satchel. If
you don't want to risk getting burned, wait a while for the rain to douse out
the flames.
Climb atop the boxes in the small building to reach one of the girders and
drop into the next area. Head through the doorway and quickly merge with the
shadows. Crouch behind the stack of lumber while two mercs enter the area for
a quick sweep of the region. Shortly afterward, they become at ease in their
posts. You can choose to wait it out because they will eventually leave the
room on their own accord, or you can evict them yourself.
Grab a can lying on top of the woodpile. Throw it in the general direction of
where the two mercs are standing and wait quietly in the shadows. Putting
their IQ of –10 to good use, they decide to split up the search (one of them
leaves the room entirely). One comes to track down the source of the noise.
When the opportunity arises, gag the pitiful bastard.
As a reward for your efforts: a [FRAG GRENADE] on the same woodpile, [MEDICAL
KIT] next to the doorway and some rounds of [5.56MM AMMO] and [5.57MM AMMO].
Once the Medical Kit has been pocketed, lean against the wall and pop out
with the gun drawn. Aim at the light bulb and blow it out. This should
confuse the merc in the room (if he's in there). With darkness reigning the
room, you should have the greater freedom to roam around in it. As you
approach the doorway to the next area, the music changes as if you've been
found out. Unlike the last time this happened, you really have been
discovered. For whatever reason, you're now going to have to go in as if Sam
were impervious to bullets.
Three guys await in the area and are ready to blast your head off. One is
behind the forklift to the left, the other taking cover behind a box to the
right, and the last guy is on a higher level, just above the guy behind the
box. Once certain no more danger lies ahead, you may choose to take the
ladder or go through a well-lit corridor, both of which eventually lead to
the same area. Either way, there are no other mercs within the vicinity, but
ascending the ladder will take you to two [MEDICAL KITS].
Continue through the next doorway and ease halfway up the stairs. Then equip
the SC-20K and scope in on the hanging light bulb in front. After shattering
the bulb, enter the room and immediately take cover behind the obstruction in
front. Be weary, as one of the mercs located on the second story can chuck
Frag Grenades without regard to his comrades' safety. He should be the first
on your hit list. Using the woodpile as a shield to absorb the assailant's
bullets, you can whip out the SC-20K and snipe the guy on the second story.
The other two mercs start off behind the pillar to the left, but one of them
later on moves to the right-hand pillar.
At the back of the room, head up the stairs to the left and left again into a
new area. Pick up the box of [5.56MM AMMO] in this seemingly peaceful room.
For the next segment, have a Frag Grenade handy. If you don't, well that
really sucks. You'll just have to waste more time (unless you rush in with
guns firing). Notice the gathering of mercs on the far end of the corridor.
If thrown from your current position, the grenade will not travel far enough
to retain the potency needed to wipe out the whole squad. It is possible to
hurl the grenade that great of a distance, but it will require a lot of trial
and error.
Alternatively, have a Frag Grenade ready in your inventory. Step into the
corridor to trigger their conversation, swerve into the room to the immediate
right, and then stand under the doorway of the adjacent room. Deploy the
grenade to the opposite doorway, where the cluster of mercs are. Do all this
BEFORE their conversation ends, or they will scatter. If all goes well, you
will have three limp bodies littered about in the corridor. If your life is
hanging on a thread, you might want to take the [MEDICAL KIT] that can be
found in the first room you entered.
___________________
___/ *NO FRAG GRENADE* \__________________________________________________
| \\
| So, you don't have a Frag Grenade. What the heck did you do with the all |
| the grenades you'd accumulated throughout the level? Well, no matter...I |
| went through the trouble of providing the alternate of having a Frag |
| Grenade. You're nothing but trouble. |
| |
| Enter the corridor and head into the room to the immediate right. Here |
| you'll find a [MEDICAL KIT] and a box of [5.72MM AMMO]. Feel free to take |
| the Med Kit, but refrain from grabbing the box of ammunition for now. You |
| will find out why in a minute. Eventually, the conversing mercs will |
| scatter like roaches and go to their separate watch stations. Just stay |
| in the shadows and wait patiently. |
| |
| One of them finds his way into this room. He sweeps across the room |
| twice. As long as you stay hidden, he finally stops outside the door you |
| came through. If you ignored my advice earlier, he will notice the |
| missing ammo and become more alert. If this happens, wait until things |
| simmer down, then grab the guy. Head into the adjoining room and shoot |
| out the light bulb that's illuminating the area behind the doorway. This |
| arouses the suspicion of the merc standing outside. Go for the lethal |
| takedown whilst in the dark or after he returns to his assigned position. |
| |
| The last merc is standing slightly further up, partly covered by the |
| pillar that's in front of him. Take out the SC-20K for a quick and |
| effortless kill. You might want to clean up after yourself. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
It turns out the merc had been guarding makeshift bathrooms. Well done. Enter
the one on the right. Pop the bulb above you and also the one further ahead.
One of the pillars in this room is sporting a Wall Mine. Before you rush off
to defuse it, turn your attention to the merc that is about to emerge from
the opposite doorway. He visits this room from time to time, but the
unscheduled malfunction of the lights should bring him to the room earlier.
There is yet another [MEDICAL KIT] and a box of [5.56MM AMMO] inside a half-
finished room. Mercs are aplenty in the following precinct (more like three).
There is no special need to remain veiled in darkness anymore since you're
about an ass crack away from the end of the level. So, we'll hum to a
different tune of things. Head into the red-lit room and up the stairs.
Shoot out all the light bulbs you can see outside from here: two underneath
the catwalk and one above. If one of the mercs below decides to move toward
your position solely out of curiosity, then that's even better for you. Just
don't get blatantly discovered.
From the position at the top of the stairs, aim through the glass windows to
the far left of the catwalk to find a merc casually standing there. Aim at
the head (use scope) and fire through the glass and into his cranium. Once he
flutters to the floor and the other mercs have been alerted, un-equip the
weapon and start making your way down the stairs. Leave quietly through the
door you entered. Go around the building and be sure that both (or one of
them, whatever) mercs are en route to your assumed position. One climbs the
ladder, and the other goes through the bright corridor adjacent the stairs.
This is when the blown out lights come into play. When they're convinced you
are somewhere on the upper level, quickly traipse across the opening and
around to a ledge overlooking the next construction area. If executed
correctly (takes a bit of luck), you should have been able to escape
undetected. Note that if this method didn't work for you, then I suggest
shooting this joint up. ;) At the ledge, a cut-scene occurs, highlighting a
fierce gunfight between Wilkes and a few nasty mercs! Wilkes seems to be in
some deep water. Lambert never mentioned anything about water hazards!
Drop down from the ledge. Now don't think that just because the mercs are
distracted by the massive helicopter hovering above you doesn't mean they
aren't capable of switching their attention to you. Ingress slightly, then
move to the right to a stack of huge crates. Climb atop one of them and set
your sights on the scaffold. You should be able to see a merc recklessly
shooting at some unseen target. Insert some lead in his head.
Now there remains only one more merc standing between you and the extraction
point. He, too, is on the scaffold, albeit a little harder to find. Use the
NVGs and Thermal to aid in your searching. It is possible to take him out
from the same vantage point. When every possible threat has been neutralized,
move toward the scaffold and look for a ladder. Take the ladders up to very
top, where a helicopter is waiting to escort you out of this hell hole.
Finally!
________________________ _ __________________ _ _______________________
(________________________)(_)( CHINESE EMBASSY )(_)(_______________________)
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
This mission is a royal pain, mainly because you will be severely punished
for killing VERY WELL-ARMED soldiers. Plus, guards have flashlights. That is
the suckiest of suck. I believe Lambert should have just ordered Sam to waltz
around donning a bunny suit and wave his Happy Wand at the soldiers while
they blast him into oblivion with their M4A1s or whatever the hell they're
brandishing. I mean, WHAT THE HELL?!
The encryption key you extracted from Ivan propelled American Intelligence in
the right direction as to the whereabouts of Kombayn Nikoladze. The People's
Republic of China is suspected to be Nikoladze's secret ally. However, when
confronted with this piece of information, the Chinese denied all allegations
and refused to cooperate. In order to prove Chinese affiliation with
Nikoladze, Sam must infiltrate the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar to unveil the
truth before any military action can be taken.
This mission entails absolute stealth for the most part. Casualties will be
held against Sam. This means that lethal attacks are not permitted, which in
turn translates into NO DRAWING OF THE GUN (unless to shoot a Sticky Shocker
or some gadget of similar nature). Stealth is an overriding factor here
because an encounter with a guard can spell instant death. Most, if not all,
of the guards are toting some heavy firepower. This does not give you a
chance to knock anyone out without suffering some life-threatening injuries
yourself. Godspeed.
<< RENDEZVOUS WITH THE AGENCY CONTACT >>
The first objective calls attention to an insider, who's waiting for you on a
rooftop, behind a large red sign. The last detail should have been left out
since the route will lead you to that sign, anyway. Coen, Sam's new partner,
drops him off in an alley. Head into the adjacent alley to the right. Use the
dumpster to get a boost up to the ledge above (or you could kick jump).
If you spent enough time chatting with your new female cohort, then a guard
will already be posted at the end of the alley. If not, he should be on his
way shortly. Standby in the dark. When the guard comes to a complete stop at
the alley entrance, go for the fatal neck grab, but not before making sure
the other patrolling guard is observing a location other than yours. Take his
Satchel and dump his body somewhere safe (and dark).
Taking down the remaining guard is completely optional. For the sake of
comfort, you should probably put in the extra effort to floor him. Otherwise,
just stick to the shadows and advance toward the burning barrel on the left.
Take the ladder up to a floor that overlooks a different street. There are
fresh, new guards scurrying about on this long street. You will be met by a
clothesline when the path ends. It connects to the balcony on the other side.
Before crossing, take a moment shoot the light out. This is to avoid
immediate detection upon arrival.
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___/ *I FELL, NOW WHAT?* \________________________________________________
| \\
| Die. Haha, I jest. |
| |
| Note that if you happen to fall before making it across, head to the two |
| beaten up dumpsters on the right and grab the edge of the awning to pull |
| yourself back up. This is a little risky, though. Alternatively, you can |
| just weave around the guards while shooting out the lights along the |
| walls as you would do normally. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
From the new vantage point, shoot the three (although two is enough) lamps
along the opposite wall below. Contrary to the lights you just shot, the
street lights themselves are indestructible. Shooting them may even raise the
stakes against you. Now there are two ways to drop to ground floor without
being detected. The first: Instead of balancing across the thin path around
to a ladder leading down to an alley, fall onto the striped awning below you.
Then drop to the ground and stick to the shadows as you make your way up the
street.
The second method is the path the developers probably intended for you to
take. Take the ladder down to the alley, but do not let go of it just yet.
Two guards meet near the alley and will pause briefly before heading their
separate ways. Once it's safe, land softly and scramble up the next
diagonally placed dumpster. Climb the vertical pipe up to the tiled roof of
some building. Now you can safely walk above the patrolling guard to your
next destination.
In the middle of the T-intersection is a thin path of shadows winding up to
the fence on the other side of the street. On one end of the street, you
should spot three guards laying out duties for one another. Two of them will
progress to the other end of the street and set up watch there. One of them
is the owner of a Satchel. When everybody is in their assigned positions,
follow the stream of shadows up to the fence. As long as you pay attention to
your stealth meter, you won't be seen by any of the guards.
Edge along the shadows cast by the fence toward the lone guard. Head in
through an opening once you've found it. Halfway between the two opposite
ends of the street is a manhole that has smoke billowing out of it. Before
descending, be sure to shoot out the light, so the nearby guards won't catch
you stinking up the place.
In the pitch blackness of the sewers, you never know what you'd find here.
Hopefully, you won't be ankle-deep in your own feces for too long. Switch on
those NVGs to give yourself a fighting chance against various sewer mutants.
The sewers of China are a labyrinth of dead ends, so there's basically only
one way to go. Additionally, you'll be finding a number of other entrances
via manholes to the sewers. However, the game has made only one accessible to
you.
Further exploration in the acrid underground brings you to a trio of Chinese
soldiers. And you thought you were the only one with a poop fetish. The
soldiers exchange a few remarks before continuing. It is now your temporary
objective to tail them. The soldier that's trailing behind is a little
stricken with paranoia and would constantly pause to look behind him.
Therefore, it would be wise to stay hidden until the soldiers disappear from
sight. You should also know that these soldiers are equipped with
flashlights, so don't be too dependent on darkness. Every now and then use
your gun's scope to scout ahead.
You can find a [MEDICAL KIT] behind a broken down gate to the left when you
come to the second lit juncture. Do not progress too rapidly, as the last
soldier will retrace his steps and give a thorough search of the area.
Eventually, he will be satisfied and return to join his comrades. In the very
bright tunnel ahead, they start voicing their doubts about going against the
Americans. They tell some subtle jokes about American fast food. A somber
silence marks the end to their conversation. Watch them as they continue on
their way.
The odorous fumes of the sewers must have caused their brain cells to rapidly
multiply, as they have come up with a clever trap to nab oafish intruders. At
first, they walk in a single file onward past the gate. The third soldier
then strays from the group and heads toward the diverging path on the right.
The second soldier does this as well but enters the one further up. The
leader stays within your sight and steadily advances up. At about this time,
the first soldier who left will emerge with his flashlight switched on and
backpedal as far back as to the place where they last conversed. Fire a
Sticky Shocker to put him down.
The final two soldiers are keeping tabs on each other, but there won't be any
need to cross paths with them. The manhole exit you're looking for is just
beyond the gate and past the first diverging path. Just to be safe, do not
jump up to catch the bottom rung of the ladder until the soldier closer to
you moves away. Do not poke your head out onto the surface just yet, as a
patrolling guard will stop next to the sewer entrance in a bit. There's also
another guard towering over it, though, with his back facing you. Pop out
after the guard leaves to examine the other side of his route and head left
to a building structure.
Find the ladder using the NVGs and take it to the top. Shimmy across the pipe
to an un-boarded window on the left. After climbing the vertical beam up, you
will find the agent contact outside on the rooftop.
<< COLLECT INTELLIGENCE WITH LASER MIC >>
Frightened and paranoid, the contact finds a spot in the corner to conceal
himself from watchful eyes. Anyway, pick up the [MEDICAL KIT] from among the
scattered papers. Lying on the edge of the catwalk is also some [5.72MM
AMMO]. Find the rappelling object on the catwalk and rappel down.
The small, dilapidated building to Sam's right makes up part of a nearby
guard's patrol route, so rest beside the old mattress that is propped against
the building. He will come strolling out of the building without even casting
a furtive glance toward your direction. Quickly (but quietly) follow him. He
takes you to his resting spot between two stand-up billboards. This is the
only opportunity to take him out safely, so strangle him and steal his
Satchel. Don't forget to stash his body in the darkness.
Once again, wait patiently in the dark for one more guard to check the area
in front of you. As soon as he completes his U-turn, head directly across to
the scaffold. Climb the first ladder and jump up to catch the second ladder.
To move onto the adjacent platform, you must press Y to release Sam's grip
while simultaneously tilting the analog stick to the right. Sam will let go
and cling to the edge of the platform. Enter the building via the opening and
decelerate as you cross the creaky floorboards.
Just around the corner are two entrances to the balcony. Stay away from the
light of the doorways. The balcony is currently being inspected by a guard,
who enjoys brisk walks under a full moon. He can be neutralized from either
side, although one side is brighter than the other. Grab his Satchel and blow
out the light overhead. Walk to the only opened part of the ledge and ease
out until Sam drops down. On the way, he will hit the top of some billboard
and cling onto it. Shimmy to the right and drop once you can shimmy no more.
Travel up the street until a guard located at the end of the street looms
into view. Instead of going toward his position, make a left into the alley.
Lambert logs in to emphasize that the truck is your only ticket into the
embassy. Go and crouch beside the protrusive vertical vent to the left. A
guard will soon shine his flashlights through this alley, but the bulging
vent will block you from view. Let him climb the ladder, then proceed under
him. Halt before rounding the corner, and make sure the guard has already
turned his back on you.
He conveniently stumbles into a very narrow-walled alley, so performing split
jumps is possible. He might hear you if you do one directly behind him. If
not, just wait until he doubles back to your position. Adjust the camera so
that you can see under Sam. When the guard walks under him, press Y to land
on his head and consequently render him unconscious. For your efforts, a
Satchel.
The shadowy path lain out for you takes you past a car and toward a
warehouse. Opposite the warehouse is the entrance to the Embassy. You should
also hear the familiar sound of a security camera. The camera monitors the
area around the entrance. Its presence here will not jeopardize your mission.
At the present moment, the Embassy gate is open. To avoid the camera and the
lingering guards around the area, slink into the shadows on the left side of
the curb. Sneak in from behind the truck while the driver is waiting to be
validated. Lambert will grill your ass if you miss the chance. Plus you'll
get slapped with a Mission Failure screen.
After the silent entry, hang a left toward the security booth. Creep past the
guard and stay in the shadow area until he finishes conversing with the truck
driver. Jump up to lure him outside, then fell him for a Satchel. One other
guard is strolling around the center of the place. When he moves away, dive
under the freight container ahead. If the guard caught a glimpse of something
moving, just relax in the luxury of the shadows while he inspects the area.
Observe the situation that is now in front of you. Patrolling on the long
street ahead is a guard and his faithful pet. Congratulations. You've just
encountered your first dog.
It appears, though, that Splinter Cell's dogs are not as attuned to hearing
the tiniest of sounds as they are in real life. This is good news. However,
the dog's acute sense of smell substitutes its tone-deaf ears. Once the dog
has caught a whiff of Sam's natural smell, it is able to trace his exact
steps and pinpoint his location. To bypass this nuisance, simply lure the dog
under one of the containers and Sticky Shocker it. Its owner will gradually
grow impatient and disown it.
With the dog silenced forever, it will be an easier time to the intended
location. Edge along the part between the palm trees and the wall, and
continue until you hit a small bridge. Cross the river and step into the
river again after passing the gazebo. Climb out and head through the opening,
where the river stops. Moving toward the bushes triggers a sequence, during
which the targeted Chinese General is hovering over a computer and moving
about. This is your cue to Laser Mic the window of his office to eavesdrop on
his conversation. If you can't seem to pick up a signal, moving closer or
standing up helps. Do anything possible to make the square in the center red.
<< TRAIL FEIRONG TO HIS CAR AND LASER MIC IT >>
As you will come to find out, the general has been in regular correspondence
with the wanted man, Kombayn Nikoladze. Part way through the conversation,
Nikoladze takes some extra precautions and cuts the conversation short. Kong
Feirong, the Chinese General, arranges to bring the conversation to a safer
place. By safer, he meant smaller... Stay among the bushes and wait for
Feirong to leave his office. He leaves the Embassy and hops in a limousine,
which drives to the gate and stops there. Smooth move. Target the limousine
with the Laser Mic to intercept the rest of the conversation.
<< RENDEZVOUS WITH COEN >>
Based on the evidence collected thus far, it is safe to conclude that the
Chinese and Nikoladze are scheming together to weaken America's influence on
the rest of the world. Now that this vital Intel has been collected, it's
time to head out. Coen is waiting for you outside the Embassy walls. If you
look on the far opposite wall, you'll see a vertical pipe extending above and
over the wall. There's your escape; just gotta put some pep to your step!
The concept sounds easy enough, although the underlying problem is getting
over there without Sam's torso getting blown to bits. You simply can't walk
across, as the compound is lit by 100000 Watt street lights. Plus, there are
two guards stationed at the front doors. If you observe them closely, you see
that they alternate between watching the front gate and standing in front of
the double doors. Gravitate toward the red-lit wall and wait for the guy near
you to stand by the door. Fire off a Ring Foil Projector, then run up to him
to consummate the attack. Drag him out of sight before the other guard
returns to his post by the door.
Wait, yet again, until he leaves to head toward the gate, then rush across
the front door toward the exit. Climb up the pipe like there's no friggin'
tomorrow. Coen is waiting beside her van.
________________________ _ __________________ _ _______________________
(________________________)(_)( ABBATOIR )(_)(_______________________)
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
Hey, hear that? It's the sound of my brain shutting down from the intensity
of suck emanating from this mission. You thought I disliked the last mission?
Well, I don't hate it NEARLY as much I do this one. I spit in the level
designer's face.
The overheard conversation between Feirong and Nikoladze reveals that some
American hostages will be executed on Nikoladze' order in Mouke Tsoe Bo Meats
within a few hours. Nikoladze has arranged for their executions to be
broadcasted live on the web. The American soldiers must be saved to salvage
the sinking relationship with China. The possibility of war is brewing, and
the executions of the Americans may just be the extra zing that will bring
the pot to a complete boil. Ironically, Lambert is more concerned with the
impending broadcast than the actual lives of the Americans.
Before this level, you've had, like, two to zero encounters with those heat-
sensing turrets. Well, Abattoir makes it up to you by scattering about twenty
of them throughout the level. Can I hear a HALLELUJAH?! Given the nature of
this mission, hostile force is permitted. Just keep in mind that no matter
how many bodies you drop, you have to clean up after yourself. This means no
leaving bodies out in the open. You will have Lambert to deal with should you
forget.
<< DESTROY THE ANTENNA BROADCAST ABILITY >>
Three guards have this beginning area covered. The one nearest to you
possesses a Satchel. From the insertion point, climb up the part of the fence
that isn't topped with barbed wire. Remember to jam the B button to soften
your landing. The guards on this level are excessively sensitive. When the
two guards on the other side of the fence turn their attention elsewhere,
climb quickly over this fence. Then swiftly make your way toward the barrels
to the left.
Locate the valve behind the canisters and interact with it. Doing so opens up
two metal grates. This, in turn, presents you with the opportunity to walk
under their noses, literally. Take the shadowy path leading all the way up to
the first opened grate and fall into the drained ditch. On the slight chance
that the guards see Sam's silhouette, simply stay in the ditch. Oddly,
though, if the guards are compelled to investigate the area around the ditch
they will stumble into the pit and fall to their pitiful demise. That's some
funny stuff.
Anyway, progress to the concrete wall and pull out of the pits. The dumpster
to the right serves as a booster to throw you over the wall. At this point,
you receive a message that Land Mines have been placed all over the courtyard
(the area you've just entered). The masked sentry nods approvingly at his
handiwork and retreats into the safety of the guard house.
Unfortunately, the mines are no laughing matter. One false step, and Sam
would be considered a walking miracle to go home with a body intact. For
once, the Thermal Goggles become of tremendous use to you. It is the only way
to see the mines. The mines pulsate every half second. They have been planted
in various strategic locations, giving you basically very few viable paths to
walk. Yet, the mines aren't the only hindrances delaying your progress.
There are also search lights and the guards that watch over them. Adding to
the mix, the ground is made of gravel, making every footfall project a bone-
chilling crunching noise.
Before you tackle this obstacle course of doom, you should probably go visit
the guard house on the left. Barge in and make short work of the lone guard
in here with one swift blow. He relinquishes a Satchel. Examine the computer
to acquire another Data Stick. In addition, a [MEDICAL KIT] can be found on
the ground next to the lockers. Lug the body outside and into a dark and
comfy area.
The coming part is difficult to explain with just words, so I have taken the
extra steps to prepare a crude, pint-size reproduction of the courtyard
grounds to supplement my written directions. The ideal path that you should
follow has already been drawn out for you. It is marked by arrows and numbers
in parentheses, which I will be referring to as I walk you through this
highly dangerous segment. Keep in mind that the map is NOT DRAWN TO SCALE!
KEY:
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(No.) - Chronological order of positions you should be in
O – Land Mine location
(X) – Goal
# - Marks the target that you NEED TO KILL
Arrows – Direction in which you should travel
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/ / ____ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (4)| | /W
/____/ (3)| | __________ |___________| O /A
^ |____| O| | \ O ____ /T
__________ | <<<<<<<<<<< |____ |O \ O_______ |>>>>| /C
| | _____ \ | | (5)|>>>>>>>>|(6)|____| O/H
| | O ___| | | |_ |________| | || /
| |_ | | ^ | | O O |____|| /
|_____ _| |___ | | | | O | /T
|____| O | | | |_______| [] | /O
| | | O [] | #W
___ ____ |_____| | [] v /E
| | | | .-----------------. [] /R
|___| |____| (2) O | WATCH TOWER | [] (X) -
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| | NOTE: Not drawn to scale /////// INACCESSIBLE AREA //////
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A warning: don't rely on my map for locations of mines. Look around for
yourself with your Thermal Goggles to confirm my estimated locations. Begin
by surmounting the fence from location (1). This drops you off at location
(2). Land Mines lie to your right and to the gradual left as well. That
leaves only one way to go: forward. When the search light has finished
sweeping across this area, move forward, left and then to a final crouching
position at location (3). You should find yourself crouched beside a crate,
which will block you against the search lights.
When the search light finishes passing through your area, ease to the left of
the crate and dash out toward location (4). Location (4) is actually an
advantageous location. From here, you can identify the locations of the two
watch tower sentries. One is on the opposite facing tower, and the other is
on the far watch tower, against the northern wall. Leave the one on the tower
opposite of you alone for the sake of keeping alarm levels at a minimum. His
death isn't necessary for you to safely pass, anyway. Snipe the guy in the
northern tower clear in the head to avoid any complications. Put a bead on
the guy there as soon as he stops moving for a brief moment.
As soon as it is safe to do so, move out to location (5) and stay there until
the search light once again passes over this crate. Mount the crate and walk
over it to location (6). Mount the next crate upon landing, as indicated on
the map, and walk over that one as well. Now you are basically home free.
All you need to worry about are any nearby mines, but there shouldn't be any
that will you need to run across. Go to the spot denoted on the map by the
letter X. There, you will find a [MEDICAL KIT] lying beside the dumpster.
Climb atop the dumpster and kick jump off the wall to reach the opened shaft
above.
The claustrophobic shaft takes you to the rooftop of the slaughterhouse.
Interestingly enough, the lights here have a habit of turning off and on
intermittently. They will certainly balk access to the opposite end of the
roof, where the satellite dish is. Walking on the roof does indeed make the
journey much easier, but the shingles are so old that a body mass of any
weight will cause it to thunder. However, there is an alternative, long-
winding path that will carry you to the other side. The only thing is that
the several skylights may pose a bit of a problem when the lights come on.
Any slight sound may irritate two guards that are currently indoors. The
first time they hear something, they will blame the sound on a rat. You won't
be so lucky the second time you irk them. If you want to skip dealing with
the guards if you're ever caught, you can call them out by stomping all over
the roof. When they decide to come out, hide in the shaft you emerged from
and snipe them. Once they've been served a big helping of death, run across
the roof instead of taking the roundabout way that I'm about to describe to
you.
On a side note, if you stay near one of the skylights long enough (or as
you're quietly crossing the roof) you can overhear Grinko making last minute
preparations for his grisly performance. Also note that if you happen to
stand next to a skylight when the lights come on, the people below will
notice and sound the alarm.
To begin this trek across the roof, follow the concrete slabs to the bright
billboard only when the lights shut off. Oh yes, move only while under cover
of darkness. Grab the horizontal beam above the billboard and shimmy across.
Take the path of wooden boards and boxes quickly to another horizontal beam
used to shimmy across. If all goes well, you should have made it safely to
this side of the roof without alerting anyone more than once. Find the power
switch on the satellite tower and cut the power.
<< LOCATE THE HOSTAGES >>
At this point, one of Grinko's henchmen informs him of this unforeseeable
event. Nikoladze is escorted to his escape plane while Grinko sends two guys
to check on the satellite.
Quickly run up the stairs, past the door and into the pool of darkness
yonder. A guard hurries to the roof and immediately turns toward the
satellite to survey the vicinity. Stay where you are until he settles down,
at which point you can place crosshairs on his head and put him to sleep. His
death marks the appearance of a second guard, who will run toward your
position. Spray him down, take his Satchel and lug both of their bodies to
the shadows. The watch tower guard (or what's left of him) that you should
have sniped earlier is just around the corner. Hide his body too, but not
before collecting his Satchel.
The door is locked from the outside, so you have to unlock it. You may want
to pick up some extra gadgets at the bottom of the stairs. Remember to
descend slowly, as there is a live Wall Mine down there. It is planted on the
wall under the stairs. Access the computer for a Data Stick and reap the
treasures from the desk: two [WALL MINES] and a [FRAG GRENADE].
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___/ *ALERT* \____________________________________________________________
| \\
| I hope you haven't been leaving a trail of bodies in your wake 'cause |
| you're about to meet your first alarm checkpoint. Don't neglect your |
| moral duties! |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
When you reach a balcony overlooking the locker room, a soldier affirms that
Nikoladze has boarded the aircraft. His departure time is undisclosed. Climb
onto one of the barrels (don't miss it). Latch onto the metal beam above and
shimmy across. Raise Sam's legs to prevent from being seen, plus he needs to
get over the wall that's bisecting the room. Once over it, there should be a
guard that's just about finished tinkling. Let him zip up and walk over to
the sink, where he will proceed to wash his hands for a ridiculous length of
time (that hygiene freak).
This is the perfect opportunity to swoop over him, un-tangle Sam's legs and
drop in on his head. There is still yet two more guards within the area. One
right at the doorway and another patrolling the hallway. The one by the
doorway is a troublesome one. Using a Diversion Camera invites less danger
than popping out Rambo style. Fire a Diversion Camera at an appropriate
location (on the wall between the two mirrors) so that he can see it without
blowing your own cover. Press B to sound a whistle. When he goes wild with
paranoia and draws closer, release the gas to throw him into a respiratory
convulsion.
Grope along the wall near the doorway for the light switch and flip it to
disable to lights. When the patrolling guard steps into the room to flip them
back on, send him to dream land. (Or if it's too late and he sees you, draw
your gun.) Haul all the bodies to the urinals for safe keeping. A [MEDICAL
KIT] can be found lying on the bench, and the computer on the desk presents a
Data Stick. Kill the light switch on your way out if you haven't already.
<< BEAT THE EXECUTIONERS TO THE HOSTAGES >>
In the outside hallway, you hear Nikoladze order that the hostages be moved
into the studio and executed. Time is running short. Enter the only
accessible door (other than the locker room) and grab the guard seated at his
desk. Through some forceful questioning, you learn that the hostages are
being kept in the basement. Hack into the computer nearby to glean a Data
Stick and stock up on some [5.56MM AMMO] while you're at it. In the hallway
outside the office door is a missing metal grate in the floor. Drop into the
shaft and crawl through it. Climb the pipe at the end to the attic.
Tip-toe across the creaky boards to an opening in the floor. Underneath you
should be a band of soldiers (may need to change perspective to see them).
Time for some fraggin'! Since they're grouped so closely together, using a
Frag Grenade is probably the most effective (and not to mention safe) way of
wiping them all out at once. They should not react quickly enough to get
away. Toss that 'nade and watch them shrivel up in agony. If you don't have a
Frag Grenade (and why not?), then a Smoke Grenade is a great substitute.
Before you deploy anything, be sure that they have not been alerted, or your
explosive trap won't ensnare everyone. As a reward for your sadistic ways,
Satchels dominate the floor, anxiously waiting to be picked up.
Go through the door that's emanating a thick cloud of frosty air. Judging by
the numerous blood-soaked carcasses adorning the walls, you've just entered
the freezer. In this dense fog, the Thermal Goggles work wonders. This cold
environment allows the goggles to easily pick up the heat patterns of guards,
even through objects. A strange thing is that although you are not able to
see through the thick fog, your enemies have heightened x-ray vision and are
able to see you anywhere (most of the time anyway). Thank you, Ubi Soft, for
screwing us over.
Travesties aside, there is a single sentry in this first room, though he
isn't really in the room per se. He basically pops in and out of this room.
Observe his movements for a few moments. When he turns to leave, quickly
follow him into the next room and opt to go right when he goes left. Stand
beside the machine to notice a second sentry in this room; his patrol route
runs along the middle section of the room. The two sentries join eventually
at one point and stare at each other. When they go their separate ways again,
follow the sentry you first encountered back into the previous freezer room
and knock him out cold.
When it's clear, cross to the other side of the room, next to the butchering
machines. Travel along the left wall until you are stopped by a refrigerator.
Make sure the guard isn't looking, then pull yourself over it. Then quickly
drop down to get cozy with the turret next to you. If the guard heard or saw
something, quickly interact with the turret and uncheck "Disable IFF." This
way the turret is unable to distinguish friend from foe and will shoot
indiscriminately at the approaching guard. Stick close to the fridge though,
or the guard may not move far enough into the turret's line of fire.
Right at the entrance to the next freezer room is a single sentry who shifts
around in awkward baby steps. His super vision can see right through the
plastic curtain if he is facing them and Sam happens to be standing directly
behind them. This guy is standard enemy fare, so remove him from the scene
once he exposes his backside. That leaves two more enemy personnel in this
room.
Travel along the right side of the room. The two guards patrol their
respective sections in a swing motion. Take them down when they start moving
toward the opposite wall. Both relinquish Satchels. You probably heard the
foreboding, mechanical hum of a turret when you approached the last guard.
You heard right, but the turret is not located in this room. Rather, it's
nestled beside the entryway of the following room, waiting to welcome
intruders who unintentionally happen upon it.
There's no way to escape its carnage on foot. Therefore, it'd be best to take
the smarter route located above. Some keen observation will help you notice
the ceiling pipe running above the left row of machines. This pipe
conveniently continues into the next room. Hop into the space between the
machines and grab hold of the pipe. Although there is a guard stationed close
to the turret, his view of the ceiling pipe is obscured by the towering
fridges surrounding him. Your stealthy entry into the room may be compromised
if he is looking in the general direction of the entryway, so enter once he
looks elsewhere.
You should land in a safe zone, away from the sentry and the turret. The only
problem now is advancing to the next freezer room. Thank the workers for
their lack of ethical values, for there are some empty beer bottles on the
ground near you. Use one of them to create a diversion and take advantage of
the opportunity when the enemy sentry lowers his guard. (Be sure that he
doesn't end up wandering in front of the turret's line of fire.) Pick up the
[MEDICAL KIT] from the blood-streaked cutting table.
Running recklessly to the exit will have you filled with turret-flavored
bullets. Its range is quite frightening, which happens to fall just short of
the plastic curtain. To keep from getting repeatedly wounded, hop over the
table (next to where you obtained the Med Kit) and touch down next to the
hanging carcasses. The frozen meat should negate Sam's heat patterns, thus
giving him a safe entry.
The mist-filled corridor enters a room composed of three guards, one of which
is relaxed at the entrance. He might, at first glance, appear to be easy
prey, but there is a patrolling guard who frequently keeps tabs on him.
Drag the guard into the corridor once his babysitter leaves. Proceed to the
right and walk along the wall, hiding beside the machines when necessary. The
third guard is in an inert, resting position and gazes off in your direction.
Despite the circumstances, it is safe to walk by him, as the tube-like object
linking the machines and the fog obstruct his view.
When you hit a dead end, haul yourself over the machine when the patrolling
guard isn't looking and alight softly. Here you find an opened grate, where a
thick frost is billowing out. Drop in and worm through the underground shaft.
Finally out of the damn freezer.
There is a [MEDICAL KIT] to be found beside the grime-encrusted windows. A
quick look with Thermal Goggles through the windows confirms the presence of
a guard below. Gingerly descend the stairs. Peek around the corner to ensure
everything is clear, then head out and make an immediate right onto a
separate catwalk. At the end of the catwalk is a switch that raises the
shutter in the narrow sewer ditch. Don't worry about the guard, as the
shadows around the switch will conceal your presence. Swing over the rail and
enter the newly opened passageway.
This small passageway carries you to the first of many stables. There is one
patrolling guard in the immediate area. As soon you see his feet move toward
the left, pop out and follow him to his brief stop under the doorway. Quickly
pull him back into the room. His partner, who is patrolling a neighboring row
of stables, won't reach him in time to notice his abduction. There are a
couple of [FLARES] around the storage shelves, which will become very useful
soon.
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___/ *CAUTION* \__________________________________________________________
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| There are chains dangling from the ceiling all around the stables. A |
| little rattle can invite the guards to investigate. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
The outside hallways connects to a series of other stables, each featuring
several less-than-healthy cattle. The FDA would have a field day here. Listen
for the guard in the neighboring row of stables. Dealing with this guy is
optional since you will not be headed in his direction. I advise that you do
because things might get a little "busy" in the succeeding room. He marches
out of the stables and into the hallway and back. Move to the shadows to the
right of the entrance for a more opportune chance of taking him out.
Pick up the [FLARE] on the ground next to the vent, as well.
In the next row of stables, there is a turret stationed in the last stable on
the right. Postpone dealing with it for now and stock up on the [FLARES] that
can be found in various locations around the room. Be cautious about walking
down the center, as there is a guard who peeks in this room every now and
then. In the stable opposite of the turret, you can strike a treasure trove
of items: a [FRAG GRENADE], [FLARE], [5.56MM AMMO], and [5.72MM AMMO].
Collect these before the guard returns, then lean against the oil drums to
hide from his sight.
An amusing way of killing this guard without soiling your own hands involves
running out in front of the turret when it faces you, so it fires a few
shots. Stay behind the oil drums while he stands perplexedly in front of the
turret. Pop out briefly again to provoke the turret. When it sprays a barrage
of bullets in an attempt to terminate you, it fails to recognize the friendly
in front of it and will inadvertently kill him too! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Pry the
Satchel from his lifeless body. Should this method fail, an alternative
method would be to kill the single light bulb above this stable and stalk
your prey in the dark. How boring.
To leave the stables unharmed, slowly move out to the center aisle once the
turret faces the other way. Take cover behind the middle partition, which
will absorb all the fire. Throw a Flare away from the exit, yet within the
turret's sights. Then exit while the turret is busy pummeling away at the
decoy. You can find a [MEDICAL KIT] resting on the bench in the hallway.
Two guards can't help but feel as victims of a painful betrayal by their
beloved leader. While they mull over this agonizing reality, step into the
stable to the left and climb onto the counter that stretches across to the
next stable. The following stable contains two turrets that are set up to
move in sync with each other. Fortunately, you will be untouchable from your
position. Deactivate the left turret in order to grab the empty bottle in
front of it. Activate the turret once again and be sure to remove "Disable
IFF" on both turrets. Toss the bottle to lure the guards over, then watch the
turrets unleash their fury on these guys. Why do the dirty work when
something else can do it for you? HAHA HA HA haaa...
Retrieve the Satchel one of them drops and proceed. Once past the second
tapestry, quickly find refuge in a niche to the left. Or, if you're quick
enough, hide in the second, darker niche (recommended). Two guards will come
out shortly to express their disgust at Nikoladze's decision to air the
executions live. Make your way up the corridor as soon as they jettison and
head through another tapestry.
The following area is devoid of guards. You will not have this luxury for too
long. In lieu of guards, there is a pair of turrets at the very end, each
pointing at the separate entrances to the hostage rooms. A box of [5.56MM
AMMO] can be found on the shelf. On the bench near the left turret is a
[MEDICAL KIT]. The left hostage room houses the American soldiers, and the
right hostage room is inhabited by some Chinese dignitaries. Standing between
the turrets will do no harm. Deactivate both turrets, but head into the
latter room to speak with the Chinese. They clarify the intents of Feirong
and explain that he does not represent the will of Greater China.
<< PROTECT THE HOSTAGES >>
The conversation ends when Grinko orders that all available men double back
to the hostages and kill them immediately. At this point, about four
terrorists stampede their way to the hostage area. Head toward the American
hostages' room, go left and place a Wall Mine on the wall facing the stable.
Return to the turrets and activate them with IFF disabled. This way anyone
who slips by you will be dealt with by the turrets. Stand between the turrets
and position the scope above the wall in front. The first terrorist should
run right into your crosshairs. The Wall Mine should dispose of the scumbag
who attempts to harass the American soldiers. That leaves two more.
The last two guys each carry grenades. The effect of the explosion should be
nullified due to your distance. Each of them are assigned to chuck grenades
into the hostage rooms. Scout ahead to find a guy donning a red chapeau and
put him down quickly. Then move the crosshairs to the right and wait for a
bearded man to stop short of the hostages room. You must kill him before the
grenade leaves his hands.
<< KILL GRINKO >>
Distressed by the incompetence of his men, Grinko decides to personally go
down there and kill the hostages himself. He becomes your next target. Grinko
has maybe one or two lackeys remaining, but they make themselves scarce.
You'll find Grinko spending most of his time in the way back of the room,
near the entrances, moving from cover to cover. Grinko is a pretty wicked
shot if you leave yourself open.
Determine where he is by use of the Thermal Goggles and inch out with the gun
cocked. Launch a Smoke Grenade or use a Frag Grenade once you have pinpointed
his location. The news of his death will travel through the terrorist network
like wildfire. Another job well done. Good job, mate!
________________________ _ __________________ _ _______________________
(________________________)(_)( CHINESE EMBASSY )(_)(_______________________)
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The political crisis with China has been temporarily mitigated. According to
the Intel collected from the previous mission, Feirong represents a splinter
faction rather than the government of China. Feirong may have big plans to
annex Taiwan and other parts of China in order to transport nuclear arms
freely. It is now Third Echelon's duty to infiltrate the Chinese Embassy,
where Feirong is making preparations for his escape with a rudimentary
nuclear device, to extract the necessary evidence we need to preclude the
chance of war. This evidence will also play a dual purpose in dropping all
charges placed against China for their alleged alliance with Nikoladze.
Owing to these circumstances, we find ourselves back at this wretched
craphole of a place. The non-lethal restrictions that were imposed on Chinese
soil in a previous mission have been lifted. Thus, you are permitted to deal
with obstacles as you see fit. I should caution you, however, that knocking
down enemies here is risky work. Attempt to elbow them only if you're certain
it's a sure-fire kill.
I should forewarn you that there is no USEFUL information to be had by taking
Data Sticks on this level, as they are written mostly in undecipherable
gibberish that only gophers may be able to understand. I included their
whereabouts only for the sake of perfection. ^___^
<< INFILTRATE THE EMBASSY VIA THE UPPER FLOOR >>
Instead of depositing Sam outside the Embassy premises, Coen sends him to a
noodle house. He has to eat up to recuperate his strength. Then he will have
to find a backdoor entry into the Embassy so as to avoid frightening Feirong
too soon. The alleyway next to the van leads to a door, which enters the
restaurant's kitchen. However, I would not recommend going in this way, as
the friendly chef will be spooked and ultimately draw the nearby guards'
attention. Instead, caper off toward the red-lit front door of the place, but
grab a bottle from the alley before you enter.
The traditional ambience makes this dining experience true to Chinese roots,
which explains why there are currently two soldiers enjoying a late night
meal. Moving further into the restaurant initiates a conversation between the
two soldiers. One of them utters his concerns about the machine (perhaps the
nuclear device?) blowing up. The other assures that it won't and urges him to
finish his food.
Hug the wall until you past the central partition to the darker portion of
the restaurant in the back. Stealth toward the kitchen. The soldiers can be
seen chowing down their food at the table to the left. Settle in-between the
men and women's bathroom to the right. Toss the bottle you grabbed earlier
from the alley onto the carpet in front of the kitchen door. The sound of
shattering glass will draw one of the soldiers near you. (If the chef ends up
coming out, stay out of his way.) Surprise him at one of his various
locations.
His buddy should still be at the table. Approach him sneakily from behind and
pick him up from his seated position. He drops a Satchel. Enter the kitchen
and favor the left side. Ease along as the chef busies himself with cooking
to the dark corner in the upper-left to find a ladder leading up (a ladder in
a kitchen?). Ascend to the roof.
The derelict building ahead features a guard armed with a flashlight, who
will start his patrol as soon as you set foot in the building. Before you
cross, load a Diversion Camera. With the gun cocked, ease toward the
building. As soon as you hear the guard's footfalls, fire the camera onto the
refrigerator straight ahead. Whistle, then smoke him when he comes within
range. If all goes well, he should go down without firing off a shot.
The vertical pipe on the balcony outside leads to a zip line, which Sam will
automatically use to zip to the opposite side. Shimmy over to the roof to the
left. You are now situated above the Embassy's front doors. Do not drop down.
Keep shimmying. However, be weary of the guard inside that occasionally stops
to ogle the windows. Turn on the Thermal Goggles to improve the clarity of
his figure. You should see a vertical pipe as you round the corner. Shift
Sam's weight onto the grate, and it should swing open. Embassy infiltration =
success!
<< ACCESS FEIRONG'S DATA IN THE BASEMENT >>
Remember the disturbing bit about lacking the required Intelligence to bypass
a number of keypad protected doors in the Embassy? Well, good ol' Grim's
found a solution to get around that. She suggests using the Thermal Goggles
to trace the heat differences on the keypad. Clever, indeed. But anyway, we
won't get to this until later.
There is a [MEDICAL KIT] on the wall in the janitor's closet. A huge chunk of
the wall is missing as well, allowing you to navigate through the convoluted
plumbing system. Flatten against the wall and shuffle across. Halfway across
the lower floor, the music suddenly changes as though you've been caught,
which is not the case. It's just some soldiers with itchy trigger fingers.
Two soldiers busy themselves with destroying the computers while a third one
chooses to watch them. Don't be tempted to grab him just because his backside
is showing. Just wait.
Un-stick Sam from the wall and prepare a Frag Grenade. Eventually, the
soldier near you will tire of watching and leave his post. He joins the other
two soldiers as they walk toward Feirong's computer in the glass room. Deploy
a Frag Grenade near the door to take care of them. Two of them drop Satchels.
Access Feirong's computer in the room to tap into his communications
archives. Lambert and Grim log off and return a second later with some grim
news.
<< DESTROY THE TRUCKS CARRYING NUCLEAR WEAPONS >>
Destroying these convoys become your next objective. Following the briefing,
Feirong greenlights the order for the immediate departure of the convoys.
You've got to find them before they leave. The door to the right leads to a
storage closet, where two [MEDICAL KITS] are stored. The other door takes you
to a stairwell. One floor above are a pair of guards, one of whom is standing
at the doorway. There is a light switch on the wall that channels electricity
to the bulb above the doorway. Flipping the switch will make it easier for
you to snatch the stationary guard, who happens to be carrying a Satchel.
Not surprisingly, the patrolling sentry won't even notice any sign of a
struggle. Mounted on the wall is a security camera, so kill the lens. The
patrolling guard will stop his patrol to inquire quietly to himself as to the
sudden malfunction. When he returns to his normal patrol, head toward the
plant beside the work desk and stay in the shadows. Hug the wall behind the
desk to the plant on the other side when he is standing under the now
disabled camera. You may choose to take him down when he stops in front of
you, or just cross the room to the door ahead.
Do not disturb the two snoring soldiers in the sleeping quarters. They have
had a hard night of partying. There is a [MEDICAL KIT] lying on the bed next
to the slumbering hostile. There are also glass shards spread all over the
floor. Slow your speed to a snail's crawl when walking over them. In the next
room, a colonel orders a soldier to relocate his patrol. A covert observation
using the Optic Cable shows two Chinese soldiers gaining entry by means of
entering a passcode.
As soon as the last soldier heads in, open the door and approach the keypad.
There is only a limited time before the heat signatures fade away. There is
also not much room for error, as your incorrect passcode will erase or
confuse the previous combination of buttons. If you take too long, Lambert
will abort the mission.
To determine the order of the digits, just follow a few simple rules. The
buttons that were pressed first come up in a darker shade of blue. The second
one glows in a blue hue. The third glows green-ish, and the last one is a
more conspicuous orange-yellow. With thermal vision activated, it's
impossible to tell where the cursor is on the keypad. Thankfully, I will
reveal all the passcodes to save you the trouble. Shucks, I'm too easy on
you. The passcode for this particular door is 1436.
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___/ *NOTE* \_____________________________________________________________
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| If now and in the future you are quick enough, you can simply follow |
| guards into keypad locked rooms without having to go through all that |
| trouble of computing the correct passcode. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
Do not take more than two steps into the foyer. To your immediate right
stands a guard and an accompanying turret. Face the turret while standing
behind the door and jump up to catch the ledge above. Don't miss the ledge or
you will alert the guard. Flatten against the wall and pass by three vases.
You should now find yourself situated conveniently above the guard. Land on
him and pick up his Satchel. Climb back onto the ledge and look at the floor
above. Notice that part of the rail has been immensely damaged by an
explosion from an earlier time. Hop onto a vase for some leverage, then climb
onto the upper level.
Disable IFF on the turret here. This should take care of all the enemies on
this side of the floor (a total of three). Search among the remains for a
Satchel. Both doors here lead to the alter room. The alter room reflects the
same programming error that was present in the Defense Ministry. Anyway, the
aim now is to reach the other side. The main path on the stairs is blocked
off by a single turret that will not hesitate to hack you to pieces should
you draw too near. The alternate way is by means of flying across...using a
bar. This bar can be found behind China's enormous flag.
From behind the turret, jump up to grab the bar. Then make your way toward
the opposite side. Reaching the halfway point cues the entrance of two
soldiers. One of whom is an upper-ranking colonel and has his retinal pattern
recorded in the scanner. Stop just before the last ceiling light to avoid
detection. Continue shimmying after the door has opened for the lowly
soldier. Drop behind the colonel and capture him. Forcibly smack his face
into the retina scanner to open access to the room. Knock him dead as thanks.
The soldier from earlier is busy drooling over the computer. Interrupt his
hot session of cyber sex and hack into the computer for a Data Stick. Head to
the window that's ajar and slide it open.
The layout of the garden grounds is deliberately deceiving. The garden is
expansive, making it look as though you need to encircle the whole area to
reach the exit when, in fact, it is quite close. The garden is being watched
by three guards, one of whom is a dog lover. Your number one concern when
traversing the garden is the dog's discovery of Sam and his subsequent
mauling. Crouch to the right of the archway, next to a lamp post. Wait for
the guard on the bridge to turn away and head back. If you stay underneath
the archway, not only will you be seen by the patrolling guard but also be
sniffed out by that doggone canine.
Enter the garden and stick to the right of the bridge. Dip into the water and
then trudge under the bridge. Head up the small slope from the creek to the
ground level again, toward the gazebo. Stay to the left of it and work
forward. Eventually, the dog should pick up Sam's distinct smell and start
following his trail. Cross the next brightly lit bridge when the guard isn't
looking and fall into the ditch on the right. Bang open the lattice gate in
the upper-right to be safely hidden away from the dog.
A single guard watches over this small secluded area, but he is not entirely
alone. A surveillance camera is positioned above the door near him. While
still being shielded by the darkness of the stairs, fire at the high beam
light across from you--to the right of the camera. Whenever the guard's
attention is turned toward the stairs, he will come to investigate in various
places around it. Ascend the stairs and slip past him when he has his back
turned toward the stairs. Head through the door under the camera while the
guard is still occupied.
Take the [MEDICAL KIT] next to the drinking water and proceed through the
second door. For now, there is no immediate threat. From the bottom of the
stairs, run directly forward and through the empty space in the bottom shelf.
In the distance, you should see a colonel walk toward a door and input a
code. Do not climb over the shelf until he is punching in the digits. Then
chase after him after he turns the knob and enters the room. If you reached
the door fast enough, you will have entered the room without having to figure
out the passcode (but the code is 9753).
The colonel who entered before you is now standing outside the next doorway.
How many times has this kind of opportunity jumped at you now? This shouldn't
even require pause for thought. I should caution you that both a camera and
another patrolling guard are further ahead. Forget about switching off the
lights in order to give yourself the upper hand. After the colonel has been
removed from your path, hunt around the room for its spoils before you
depart: a [MEDICAL KIT], [5.56MM AMMO], and [5.72MM AMMO].
Although there isn't a great demand for it, Sam has been given a Camera
Jammer, which temporarily disables cameras. Adjust the camera for a good view
of the security camera that's located to the right and above the doorway.
When it turns, move out directly to the towering shelf in front. A guard here
is patrolling up and down the center aisle. When he pivots in the other
direction, whip out the Camera Jammer and point it at the security camera
while walking toward the opposite side of the room.
Travel in the big space behind the stacks of boxes. Another security camera
has been installed here to overlook the circular lit area. It can be located
with the aid of the NVGs. This poses a problem because you need to do a few
things within the area. Destroy this one completely with a gun, then quickly
run forward and to the right, into a little niche. This spot hides you from
the guard that comes to probe into the abnormality. After he moves his
investigation elsewhere, climb atop the box on the ground and jump up to the
top of the boxes.
From here, shoot out the light to the lower-right to minimize chances of
being seen when crossing the catwalk. Your entrance into the next area
triggers a cutscene that highlights a guard filling the truck up with gas and
is later told to set out. The purpose of this seemingly trivial scene, aside
from warning you about the impending departure of the convoys, is to show you
where the gas tanks are located. Dash across the remainder of the catwalk at
full speed. Before descending the stairs, use the SC-20K's scope and train
the crosshairs on the gas tank under the driver's seat on the right hand
truck. The ensuing explosion will send both trucks to their scrap metal doom.
<< USE FEIRONG TO UNLOCK HIS COMPUTER >>
Open the trap door in the ground beside the stairs and descend the prongs.
Even in this extremely narrow corridor, Sam finds himself unable to have some
time to himself, as there is an enemy sentry advancing up the corridor. Keep
up with him. When he finally stops, hide in the second niche to the right,
behind where he stops. Use the NVGs to find it. A second sentry suddenly
receives a distress call from his colleague about the predicament he is in.
He rushes off to his side. Follow him, taking the [MEDICAL KIT] from the wall
along the way. The passcode for entry into the elevator is 1456.
One floor up, you are confronted by another keypad. The code for this one is
1834. Enter the room to find one more keypad. Now's the time to feel relieved
that you have this FAQ. Punch in 7921 for immediate access. If you haven't
noticed already, this is the room you began in when you first infiltrated the
Embassy. Yes, ignore the fact that you made a full circle.
Inside, Feirong is at his desk holding a bottle of alcohol in one hand and a
gun in the other. Apparently, he has no qualms about slaughtering his own
men. The large gash left from Nikoladze's betrayal is taxing on Feirong's
sanity. Feirong is a complete mess. Step into his office to trigger a
cutscene. Afterward, Feirong staggers toward you in a drunken manner and
fires off a few shots. He goes into a mindless babbling frenzy. His
inebriation prevents him from being totally aware of the situation, so run up
and hold him for questioning.
Although he keeps goading you to kill him, don't do so before he unlocks his
computer. Bring him to his computer and coax him to use it. He uses his last
breath to reveal the data before the stress and alcohol finally best him.
<< MEET COEN FOR OSPREY EXTRACTION >>
Wondering what an Osprey is? Get a move on to find out. At this point, the
Embassy loses all sense of equilibrium and starts crumbling to the ground. As
you leave the office, the adjacent file cabinets suddenly explode and create
an exit. Go through the only accessible door, which leads into the alter
room. There is a small gap between the two blazes eating up the room, so
squeeze between them and approach the boarded door. An explosion will rock
the room and open up a path for you. Crouch before the window at the
stairwell and open it for some fresh air. Drop down and run for the
helicopter ahead. That, my friend, is the Osprey. Way to finish a mission. ;)
______________________ _ ______________________ _ _____________________
(______________________)(_)( PRESIDENTIAL PALACE )(_)(_____________________)
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The evidence from Feirong's computer patched up the U.S.' relations with the
great Republic of China. The terrorist faction has been cornered. It's only a
matter of time before they finally surrender. Nikoladze severed his alliance
with Feirong and returned to Georgia in order to retrieve something of
importance. An object Nikoladze holds so dear that he's willing to risk a
personal return to Georgia to recover it. Some vague details on a weapon
known as the Ark is unveiled, and the key to its activation appears to be
hidden within the Georgian Palace. The new president, Cristavi, who was a
former member of Nikoladze's now disbanded Cabinet, is overseeing Nikoladze's
covert return to Georgia.
You're finally here. The last mission of the game (downloaded levels
notwithstanding). Naturally, as the last level of any game often entails, you
will need to apply everything you've learned up to this point. All the traps
and obstacles that were sprinkled liberally across the previous levels will
appear on this level as one enormous, agglomerated obstacle. We can only hope
that we reach the Ark's activation key in time.
<< RECOVER THE ARK INTERROGATION FILE >>
Sam reaches the periphery of the palace by means of a parachute landing. Some
ledge-hopping and shimmying will be needed to infiltrate the palace
compounds. Begin by kick-jumping off the ledge in front to grab the top of
it. Keep dropping down until you reach the bottom. Face the ledge and kick
jump to the vertical pipe lined up on the wall. At the top, shimmy across the
pipeline. After the second pipeline, drop down to the narrow foothold and
shimmy around the corner. From here, perform a risky running jump to the
other ledge. On the grassy ledge, drop down and shimmy across the edge to the
other side of the wall. Finally, scale the palace wall via the pipe.
En route up, the guards drop subtle hints on what's in store for you in the
compound. Dogs, snipers and search lights equate fun! A low rail separates
you and the guards. There are two guards in the immediate area, each
accompanied by a dog. The first thing of urgent business is to dispatch the
one sniper stationed in the tower. Look toward the source of the search light
to find him. Deliver a clean shot in the head.
The search light itself isn't a big threat since its search habits can be
read after tracing its movements two or three times. It basically follows a
clockwise pattern across the ground. The Most Irritating Bad Guy Award (tm)
no doubt goes to the dogs. These dogs are quite the nasty ones. They should
pick up your scent quite early, but as long as you're behind the railing you
should be fine.
I find that their owners don't baby them as much I thought they would. If you
manage to lure the dog away from its owner and put it down, the guard will
just forget about it and even walk over its dead body as if it were a pile of
used tampons. Cold. Really cold. In order to quickly put the dogs to sleep,
plant a bullet between their eyes. After the guards forget that the dogs ever
existed, blow out all the lamp posts around the garden. The one located
closest to the search tower can be left alone. This will allow you to leave
your confined area and freely move around the garden (sans the search light).
Once darkness has taken over the garden, head toward the monument and stay to
the right of it. The monument will hide you from the search light. Plus, none
of the guards really pass by that area. Once the search light swoops over
you, gallop toward the tall hedges. In the maze, you will bump into a single
guard here. He wanders around the maze and makes very short pauses at certain
points. If you follow him at a steady, slow pace, you will find an
opportunity to elbow him during the split-second he uses to pivot to another
direction.
Take the Satchel he drops and skedaddle. All the guards here, including the
one patrolling the hedge maze, possess the same vital piece of information
you need to progress. This meaning that once you've taken a Satchel from one
guard, there will be no need to take it from another. Follow the middle path
to the find your way out of this maze.
The gate behind the fountain can only be opened by entering the correct
passcode. The passcode can be found in the Data Stick you've just acquired.
Thankfully, none of the guards paid any attention to the enclosed message.
Now you know the code to get past the gate (2126). You don't have to worry
about the lone sentry standing on the other side of the gate. When he leaves,
make for the keypad and enter the code. There is enough shadow by the keypad
to shield you from the guard. He's a dope. He doesn't even bat an eyelid at
the opening gates. Why no, it's not peculiar at all when a gate opens on its
own.
Wait for the moment when he leaves to head to the right, then quickly go
through the gate and head left toward the metal door. Instead of swinging the
metal door open, look down to your right to find a small opening that will
drop you right in the basement. Snag the [MEDICAL KIT] from the wall and the
[DISPOSABLE PICK] from the crate next to it. Take another [MEDICAL KIT] from
the work desk upstairs.
The exhibition room ahead not only features a collection of extravagant art
pieces and paintings, it is also wired with laser beams all around the room.
A light run-in will set off the alarm. Use either the NVGs or Thermals to see
them. To begin, stay to the left and turn on the NVGs to see several strings
of lasers. They turn off and on intermittently. You can either jump over the
low ones or just crouch under the shoulder-height ones. Jump over the first
set, run under the following two and leap over the last.
The locked double doors on this end of the room lead to a mere [DISPOSABLE
PICK]. The double doors along the right-hand wall are your target. Wrap
around and approach the double doors while avoiding the laser beams. Stay
away from the lit areas. When you're in close proximity to the doors, a bevy
of guards will spill onto the exhibition floor to observe the art displays.
Stay out of their way. When everything settles down, only two guards should
remain in the room.
Refrain from taking them down, as there is no pressing need to. They will go
around the room to view the paintings and whatnot. Sneak through the double
doors when they are captivated by the paintings on the opposite side of the
room.
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| If you trip the alarms before you reach the double doors, nothing |
| particularly bad will happen. You'll just bring the guards out earlier |
| and make things tougher on yourself. Anyway, if that happens, just head |
| over to the locked double doors and head inside. Kick back in there for a |
| while until the activity lessens. |
| |
| Also, if you wait too long, the two remaining guards in the room will |
| stand near the doors you need to head through. Jump straight up to lure |
| one of them into the dark, where you could bash him over the head. Then |
| very slowly sneak by the last guard. |
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The stairs are rigged with lasers. The first three steps are booby-trapped.
The top of the stairs is also walled by three rows of lasers. To bypass them,
mount the heater facing the base of the steps and jump up to engage in a
hanging position. Shimmy over to the stairs. Before you reach the top, pull
yourself over the railing to safely navigate around the wall of lasers.
The door at the top enters a multi-level entrance hall. There are three
floors, each run by at least one of Nikoladze's elite soldiers. The bottom
floor features two Georgian officers chit-chatting about their latest
escapades. Begin by shooting out the first two lights at the top of the
stairs, then return to the previous room with the grandfather clock until the
alert level subsides.
Now you may cross the top of the stairs without getting noticed by one of the
officers below. Make sure the guard on this floor and the one above are
currently patrolling the opposite side. When you reach the stairs on the
other side, the conversation between the two officers below finally becomes
audibly clear. The guard sharing the floor with you should take a long break
next to the stairs. Take him down if you feel like it, as he does carry a
Satchel.
When the guard on the floor above you starts to wander away from the stairs,
ascend the steps and follow silently. He will take no notice of you if your
speed matches his. Fell him for an important Satchel, which reveals the
passcode to the upcoming door (70021). As an optional task, you may flip the
switch to disable all the lamps along the rails.
The next area features four guards. If you want an extra [MEDICAL KIT], you
can find it at the end of the stairs to the left. The first two guards you
encounter patrol individual hallways. After the two guards face each other
and go down their separate hallways, head past them. Soon, you'll come across
two masked guards amble back and forth across the length of the long
straightway. The one walking on the right side is the only one carrying a
Satchel. You can catch him at his stop at the north end of the hallway. Hang
out in the middle to let them pass, then cross the pools of light along the
way until you hit a hallway guarded by a single armor-plated camera.
The camera makes full rotational movements, but its sight is severely limited
due to most of the surrounding area being blanketed by darkness. Just to be
safe, stick to the left side when the camera points to the right. Unlock the
door and head in. Upon entrance, you notice the narrow pathway here is choked
off by laser beams. The lasers disappear every five seconds or so and then
re-appear. Run across them quickly in a crouch position. The last set of
lasers can be traversed by jumping over it. After leaving the lasers of doom
behind, head toward the door and quickly dart into the shadows among the book
shelves.
A guard enters the room and stands next to the book shelf to rest a bit. Grab
him during this time and remove his Satchel. Now examine the computer on the
desk to finally complete this objective. Whew.
<< USE NIKOLADZE TO OPEN THE RETINAL SAFE >>
Aghast by the newfound evidence, Lambert signs off but promises to fill you
in on the juicy details later. He logs back on no more than ten seconds later
to impart the details of your new objective. You goal is to retrieve the Ark,
which is located in a safe that only Nikoladze can access. You will need to
somehow convince the Georgian big boss to open it for you.
A [MEDICAL KIT] sits on the table in the next room. After taking it, return
to the long hallway you came from. At this time, the doors at the end of the
corridor will have become available for access. As you approach the doors
from the left side, a guard pops out. Once he leaves to join his comrades in
some wacky patrolling fun, enter the lobby. Favor the left side, passing the
bullet-proof camera here.
The remnants of an earlier bloody confrontation are strewn all over. Midway
you receive a dispatch saying that they have reached Nikoladze in the
library. Punch in the code for the door (66768). The library, for some
reason, is located underground. Therefore, it must be accessed via an
elevator, which is currently held under control by three guards. Two of them
are circling the elevator, and the last is facing the elevator doors.
Start by heading up and following them in a clockwise fashion around the
elevator. When you reach the stationary guard, grab him and drag him further
back. One of his comrades might hear you, so take him to the far corner,
where you can remain out of the way while they look around. After the guards
lower their alert level, knock out the captive for his Satchel, which
contains a [FRAG GRENADE]. Then kill the lights in front of the elevator and
board it amid the confusion.
On your descent, a soldier issues an alert to all able bodies to forcibly
remove an American intruder. Great, more fools to tangle with. A welcoming
party comes to greet you when you arrive at the library. This part is a
throwback to the little hostage fiasco back in the Abattoir, except there are
no turrets to aid you in battle. Exit the elevator and swing right to the
book shelf. Hide behind it and stay low. Turn on the Thermal Goggles to see
where the assailants are. The first guard will go to higher ground for a
better vantage point. Aim the crosshairs to the right and snipe him when he
falls between them. Two more soldiers will charge at you. Dispatch them with
full fire. You can find the last guy tarrying on the stairs. Back up a bit so
that you get a clear shot of his head through the gap in the shelf.
After the chaos has subsided, go around and collect your spoils (three
Satchels). Head into either of the openings at the bottom of the stairs to
the catacombs. Nikoladze is unattended and unarmed down here. As you near
him, Nikoladze mistakens you for one of his men, but he soon sees through the
silence and runs. Access the laptop on the crate before chasing after him.
Upon his capture, Nikoladze plays dumb and even tries to bribe you with
promises of riches. Lug him to the retinal safe (the big metal boxy thing)
and force him to use it. The safe unlocks and Cristavi's men appear to show
their true colors.
During this brief moment of suspense, don't move around. You can move very,
very slightly, but I'd recommend just staying still. Through the ensuing
conversation, you learn that the Ark has already been laid somewhere in
America. Nikoladze uses his knowledge of its location to his advantage and
persuades the double-crossing bastards to let him go. Nikoladze walks free
while you're left to play with the boys. Leave it to good ol' Lambert to get
your bacon out of the frying pan. The blackout will occur as soon as the
countdown reaches 2.
Just because the lights are out doesn't mean you can freely stalk your target
in the dark. This time, it's purely a game of wits. The enemy is equipped
with NVGs and some heavy artillery. Instead of taking on all of them head-on,
you will need to run like a wild, headless chicken to the exit. Keep the NVGs
on and feed Sam some Med Kits to full health while the soldier talks. Run at
full speed as soon as the soldier begins to pronounce the number 2. You have
about a three second window before the soldiers regain their senses and start
shooting at you. Dash between the first soldier and the pillar, through the
tapestry, left to get around the crate and past the dazed soldier, and to the
right of the boxes to the exit.
You should have past a total of three soldiers on your way to the exit. The
last soldier will probably land a few bullets on you, but keep running up.
You can also probably knock him out before you leave. Do NOT attempt to head
back into the catacombs, or you will have to deal with the soldiers for real.
If everything went smoothly, you will have walked away with minimal damage.
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| If you're aiming to collect all the Data Sticks in the game, then you |
| need to scrap my exit strategy. The guard who tries to extract the Ark |
| activation key from you carries a Satchel that contains the Data Stick. |
| Some very fine shooting will need to be done in order to obtain the |
| coveted Data Stick. Click the SC-20K to auto fire and take cover behind |
| objects. Use Frag Grenades and Smoke Grenades to flush them out. Shots to |
| the head aren't very effective here, as they are wearing some kind of |
| special headgear. |
|__________________________________________________________________________//
<< KILL KOMBAYN NIKOLADZE >>
Back at the library, Lambert puts a hit on Kombayn Nikoladze. He needs to be
terminated, for the safety of the world is at risk if he walks around with
the information regarding the Ark. Meanwhile, the palace has shifted into
full alert. The double doors in the library are open; they lead to the
courtyard.
There are four guards in the courtyard. Two on each side and on each floor.
Turn on the Thermal Goggles or NVGs--whichever one you can see the guards
better with--and watch them toward the opposite side of the courtyard. As
they do, head forward to the fountain and wet your feet under the first water
spurt. When the guards start heading back in your initial direction, dash
across the water to the other side. Find the vertical pipe on the right and
climb up. Let go of the pipe and grab onto the adjacent ledge. Then heave
yourself up.
When you drop down, Lambert orders you to assassinate Nikoladze from there.
Place the scope on the opened, semi-circle-shaped window on the opposite
building. You should barely make out Nikoladze's head. Pull the trigger to
finish him off and this objective.
<< REACH EXTRACTION >>
A guard will rush out of the door to your right and observe Cristavi's office
window. While he's in shock, sneak past him and enter the now opened door.
Descend the stairs and climb onto gaping window on the right. Stay there
while two Georgian guards walk across the dining room. As soon as they
disappear from sight, drop down quietly and cross the dining room along the
right side. Then cut to the left to a China cabinet. Climb atop it and jump
across to grab onto the balcony rail.
You find yourself back in a familiar place. Below you are a horde of soldiers
just anxiously waiting to blast you stupid. Quietly go around to the stairs
on the other side. Then hop over and drop down silently behind the soldiers.
Approach the double doors to trigger a cut-scene highlighting Sam's dramatic
escape from death.
Congratu-friggin-lations!!! You finished Splinter Cell! Well, that is, unless
you have Xbox Live. Then you can play another three exciting missions!
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Splinter Cell isn't so complex of a game that it needs various appendices.
Yet, here they are. Because I love you. As always, if I'm missing anything or
if anything is erroneous, send an e-mail my way. You know the drill.
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This is proof of my obsessive compulsive character. I'm even giving you the
locations of where body checks will take place. Sheesh. I need to get out
more. If I don't list the level, it either means that there are no alarm
checkpoints on that level or I must have missed them.
Police Station
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1) When you enter the front lobby of the police station, where the
civilian walks in to register a complaint.
Defense Ministry
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1) On the balcony when trying to go to the kitchen.
2) Entering the courtyard ground level through the double doors.
CIA Headquarters
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1) When you walk further into the Battery Room.
2) After inputting code to Main Server Room and entering it.
3) Going through transparent sliding doors after accessing Main Server.
4) Approach the courtyard where Dougherty smokes
Chinese Embassy
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1) When you start following the three guards in the sewers.
Abattoir
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1) When you enter the door that leads to the upper entrance of the locker
room.
2) Crawling under the shaft outside the lone guard's office.
3) Approach the second tapestry before reaching the hostage area.
Chinese Embassy (Revisited)
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1) Enter the balcony where you zip to the embassy.
2) Reach the narrow corridor after destroying the convoys.
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Lazy much? This section provides a list of the passcodes to all the keypad
locked doors in the game. Or at least, I think it's all of them. Hm. The
passcodes are listed in the order that you come to them. If I don't list the
level, that means the level didn't contain any passcode enabled doors.
Training Course
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Briefing & Observation Room - 5656
First room of Covert Ops - 28469
Police Station
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Blaustein's apt. balcony – 091772
Police precinct – 5929
Defense Ministry
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Door to Nikoladze's office – 59259
CIA Headquarters
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Technical Services Room – 7687
Battery Room – 110598
Main Server Room – 2019
Weapons Testing Department – 110700
Door to Courtyard – 0614
UFO Sightings Office – 020781
Kalinatek
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Security office at entrance – 97531
Door leading to Bomb - 33575
Door in auditorium – 1250
Chinese Embassy (Revisited)
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Door to foyer – 1436
Door to warehouse – 9753
Elevator access – 1456
Door after elevator - 1834
Feirong's office – 7921
Presidential Palace
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Garden gate - 2126
Door leading to Ark Interrogation File - 70021
Door leading to library - 66768
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More lists. Whee. These Data Stick locations include only those that you must
acquire during the mission, not those that will automatically be uploaded to
your OPSAT.
Training Course
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1) The computer near the end of the first half of the training level. Must
use Lock Pick to unlock the door.
Police Station
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1) Computer near the entrance to Blaustein's apartment.
2) Computer behind the painting in Blaustein's room.
3) Computer in Gurgenidze's dead drop.
4) The guard patrolling the entire length of the long street leading to the
precinct.
5) Computer in the police officer's office when you first enter precinct.
6) Computer in research lab, facing the morgue entrance.
7) Use the computer in the center in the worker's office.
8) Computer in the captain's office.
9) The guard in the surveillance room drops this.
10) Access computer in the Public Relations office.
Defense Ministry
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1) Use the computer in the first room with the security camera.
2) In the room before the balcony, use the two computers.
3) See above.
4) When guards start spilling onto the courtyard after the conversation
ends, take down the second guard that comes out for his Satchel.
5) The computer in the locked room after going up the elevator.
6) In the break room, where there are three guards (or four), use the
computers.
7) Same as above.
8) Use the computer in the corner of Nikoladze's office.
9) Use the computer in the center of Nikoladze's office.
Oil Rig
~~~~~~~~~
1) After the technician and his buddies go into the kitchen, the left guard
of the two guards outside carries the Satchel.
2) Piotr, the technician, drops this when you knock him out.
CIA Headquarters
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1) When you infiltrate CIA HQ via the vents, fell the guard that is looking
down into the Main Hall below.
2) In the computer in the dark meeting room.
3) After exiting the elevator, head into the first door on the right and use
the computer there.
4) The security guard in Security Station A.
5) Take the Satchel from the guy patrolling in the room that overlooks the
Main Server Room.
6) Computer in back of Technical Services Room.
7) Computer in the first cubicle to the left in War Room (opposite Main
Server Room entrance).
8) Computer in shooting range.
9) Use the computers in Room 509
10) See 9.
11) Use computer in Room 501 (near the keypad door).
12) Access computer in UFO Sightings Office.
Kalinatek
~~~~~~~~~~~
1) The stationary guard on the second floor of the multi-story carpark.
2) The patrolling guard in the waiting area of Kalinatek (near first
keypad).
3) One of the mercenaries who kills the technicians in the cut-scene.
4) The second guard to leave the office after he and his partner trashed
it carries the Data Stick.
5) Knock out the remaining guard near the fire door circuit-breaker below
the auditorium.
6) Steal this data from the guy that appears in the skybox after restoring
power to the fire doors.
7) Bash the merc working on the computer near the infirmary.
8) The merc harassing Ivan.
9) When you reach the rooftop, three mercs will engage in a conversation.
The one closest to you carries the Data Stick.
Chinese Embassy
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1) The first guard you come to when he stops at the alley entrance.
2) Before entering the sewers, there is a guard accompanied by another
guard. The one that patrols the street in front of the sewer is your
target.
3) The third guard in the sewers.
4) Take down the guard that patrols near the building structure after
leaving the sewers.
5) Dispatch the first guard you encounter after meeting the contact.
6) The guard walking on the balcony of the apartment complex.
7) The guard with the flashlight patrolling the dark alley.
8) The guard behind the security booth at the entrance to the Embassy.
Abattoir
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1) Overtake the guard nearest to your insertion point.
2) The masked guard who informs the colonel that Land Mines have been
planted.
3) Computer in the guard house (before the mine field).
4) Locate the computer at the bottom of the stairs, next to a Wall Mine.
5) The computer in the locker room/bathroom.
6) In the office where you interrogated a guard, use the computer on the
table.
7) One of the three guards before entering the freezer rooms has a Data
Stick.
8) In the second freezer room; the guard in the middle.
9) In the stables where the first turret is located. A guard wanders into
this room. He carries a Data Stick.
10) In the stables, there are two guards talking to each other. The one on
the right has it.
Chinese Embassy (Revisited)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1) One of the guards dining in the noodle house.
2) One of three guards destroying the computers in the basement.
3) After going up the stairs, there is a guard with his back facing you.
4) After inputting the passcode to the first keypad door, knock out the
guard to the right, next to the turret.
5) On the upper floor, opposite the retina scanner, one of the three guards
here has it.
6) Computer in the room protected by retina scanner.
Presidential Palace
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1) All three of the guards you encounter in the first area carry this Data
Stick. Once you have obtained one of their Satchels, you will not need to
bother with the rest.
2) In the multi-story entrance hall, the elite soldier on the second floor.
3) In the multi-story entrance hall, the elite soldier on the third floor.
4) In the long corridor after the entrance hall with two soldiers patrolling
up and down, the one patrolling on the right.
5) The single guard in the room with the Ark interrogation file.
6) In the library, the guard who goes to the second floor to shoot you.
7) The laptop in the catacombs, where Nikoladze is.
8) The elite soldier who attempts to extract the activation key from you.
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Splinter Cell was originally released on the Xbox. Over time, it propagated
itself on the PC, Playstation2, Gamecube and even Gameboy Advance. Contrary
to what one would believe, the games are somewhat different from one another.
The GBA version, especially, is a completely different game. It is
essentially a side-scroller, and a decent one at that. A veteran player of
one version of Splinter Cell would quickly notice the changes in the
environment when playing a different version. It seems that in order to add
variety to the games, Ubi Soft shifted things around, added or deleted rooms,
improved upon a few features and so on and so forth.
Here's a chart on the differences (courtesy of CVXFREAK or er, Ubi Soft):
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| Feature | Xbox | PC | GameCube | PlayStation 2 |
`------------------------------+------+----+----------+---------------´
| Download Content (Level) | Yes | No | No | No |
| GBA Connectivity | No | No | Yes | No |
| Story FMV Extras | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sticky Bomb | No | No | Yes | No |
| GBA Radar | No | No | Yes | No |
| Extra Non-Download Level | No | No | No | Yes |
| Misc. Extras (*=Limited) | Yes | No | Yes* | Yes* |
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Basically, all you need to know is that these differences usually come in the
form of different methods of play. I would love to include more in-depth
information on the differences, but I really can't be bothered (even though I
did make this section -_-). There is just no possible way for me to play
through each version extensively (the result of laziness). That's why I'm
leaving this section open to contributions. Any additional information on
anything is appreciated. For now, this is all. ^__^
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Here you'll find questions that are frequently asked (or frequently not asked
but still included for the sake of filling space :)) and the answers to them.
Oh yes, life is wonderful.
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Q: Which version of Splinter Cell should I get??
A: Like you should ask. Get the Xbox version simply because my walkthrough
was tailored specifically for Xbox owners. =) In all honesty, though, if
you set your computer at maximum settings and have an excellent video
card, then get it for the PC. The graphics in this game truly shine on
the PC. However, it is plagued by so many bugs and glitches that it's
impossible to complete the game without downloading a bunch of patches.
The GCN version is probably the weakest of the bunch. It has watered down
graphics, an awkward control set up, and yadda yadda. The PS2 is probably
the better alternative to the Xbox version.
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Q: How come alarms are sometimes randomly raised against me?
A: This means that you haven't been hiding your bodies well. In missions
that require absolute stealth and minimal alarms, this holds especially
true and could put your mission on hold. Hide those bodies! Make a habit
of it. In the real world, too.
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Q: How long is this game?
A: Depending upon how you play it, it could last anywhere from 2 to 7 hours.
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Q: In your walkthrough, you always tell me where to get Data Sticks. Do I
unlock anything by collecting a specific amount?
A: For 50 Data Sticks, you get absolutely nothing. For any amount, you get
a wet loin cloth. There's nothing to be gained other than some
entertaining reading. I mean, they're just fun to read. Most of the time.
Plus they reveal some plot information.
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Q: Is there online play?
A: No, not really. You can, however, download extra levels. Three of them.
You need an active Xbox Live subscription to do so. Check out the pseudo-
sequel, Pandora Tomorrow, for some CRAZY FUN online play.
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Q: Hold on a minute here. You're telling me that Bounty can pick up this
puddle of mysterious yellow liquid and not leave any trace of it?
A: Yes.
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Q: Actually, I meant to ask why the enemies can't see the three conspicuous
lights on Sam's forehead.
A: Yes. I mean, I'm not really sure why this is. If I were one of the guards
in the game and saw some floating green lights in the darkness, I would
totally be freaked out and, perhaps, send my buddies to go check them
out. That's just me. Splinter Cell guards are obviously undisturbed by
such minor things. But then again, they also enjoy working under
frighteningly dark conditions.
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Q: Heh. This game is too easy for me. Your walkthrough is useless.
A: Thank you, Mr/Miss/Mrs Ace Player Supahstah!!!
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|| 07. Outro ||
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The unofficial Splinter Cell strategy guide was created on March 6, 2004. ©
2004 AdrenalineSL. All rights reserved.
All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole and in part
in any form. Xbox and Xbox logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft.
Splinter Cell is a registered trademark of Ubi Soft, Inc. The author of this
document is in no way affiliated with Microsoft or Ubi Soft. You may not
place this document on your website or reproduce it in any way without the
author's consent.
This Splinter Cell FAQ/Walkthrough was written by AdrenalineSL who holds all
copyright for this document, in whole and in part. This guide may be used for
private and personal use only. You may not permit anyone under any patents
to reproduce it, in part or in whole, or use it for profitable purposes. All
content within this file is owned and created by Stephanie Lee. Should you
attempt any infringement of these terms under the false belief that you are
safe from international copyright law, it must be said that you are a moron.
You may download the file through a web browser onto a single computer for
your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not permit anyone else to
modify the file or use it for any commercial purpose, display, performance,
sale or rental. It absolutely cannot be decompiled, disassembled, modified,
or create derivative works based on the documentation in whole or in part. Do
not remove any copyrights.
DISCLAIMER: Splinter Cell, the Splinter Cell logo, and all related characters
are copyright and property of Ubi Soft.
Sources
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- Instruction manual for helping me with certain moves and ideas on some item
descriptions.
- CVXFREAK's Splinter Cell (GCN) guide for the Version Differences section.
- the message's guide, which was used for comparison purposes; to see whether
the information contained in this guide was accurate.
- Phoenix 1911's defunct Splinter Cell (PC) guide for extra strategies and
various tidbits of valuable information, especially the passcode for the
Defense Ministry level.
o| S P E C I A L T H A N K S |o
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Adrenaline would like to thank the following people for making this FAQ
possible:
Ubi Soft – For producing this delightful game.
Mom – For her eternal support. She is the numba one mom eva!
CJayC – For being an awesome webmaster. Thanks for all the hard work you put
into this site.
bananagirl (aka fat llama fucker) – For creating that nice ASCII title at the
top. no U teh ho!
Phoenix 1911 – For sending me his now deceased Splinter Cell guide for the
PC, which he let me use as I wished. No major portions of his guide were
incorporated into mine.
Dashboard Confessionals, Story of the Year, A Perfect Circle, and Chevelle –
For producing wonderful musical treats for my ears. I am not worthy.
o| C L O S I N G |o
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This FAQ marks my great return to the FAQ writing scene. If you haven't
noticed, I have been absent for over one and a half years, mainly due to my
lack of interest, time and motivation. Let me tell you all something
remarkable. FAQ writing is a constantly evolving hobby, by which I mean the
people at the vanguard are constantly changing. From observing the rep of
other "retired" FAQ authors, I knew that inactive veterans of this hobby were
doomed to be overrun and thus forgotten by the newer generations. I expected
the same fate to befall me.
To my surprise, my fellow FAQ writers and fans of my work continued to
recognize my existence even after nearly two years of inactivity. Some of
them urged me to write new FAQs. That pleased me very much. In short, I would
like to sincerely thank all FAQ authors and my fans, who have rekindled my
love for the hobby and inspired me to once again go buck wild, for your
continued support. I'm in a cheesy mood. Bear hugs and peace on earth, baby.
I dedicate this guide to everyone who's ever read my work and liked it. If
you really enjoy my work, find it in your heart to donate however much you'd
like to toiletrabbit(at)hotmail(dot)com via Paypal (
http://www.paypal.com).
All donations will greatly be appreciated. Your donations would help my
miserable existence in college and may allow me to purchase additional games
for your FAQing pleasure!
Thanks for reading this. Now I'm off like a pair of pants on fire!
"You are going to jail for making babies without a license!"
~AdrenalineSL
Shameless plug--Other FAQs by yours truly:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/8212.html
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MUCHAS GRACIAS!!!
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The Unofficial Splinter Cell Strategy Guide
Copyright © 2004 Stephanie Lee
October 2004
