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Mission 1: Cleanup
Advance Wars

Mission 1: Cleanup

Your first Advance Wars mission! Learn how to use infantry, APCs, and forests to defeat Flak's forces and secure the HQ in Mission 1: Cleanup.

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Your first Advance Wars mission! Learn how to use infantry, APCs, and forests to defeat Flak's forces and secure the HQ in Mission 1: Cleanup.

Walkthrough
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    Day 1: Moving East

    You start with 3 infantry and an APC. Your goal is to move everything east. Move each of your infantry 3 spaces east. Your APC should move 3 spaces southeast. End your turn. Nell will have a bit to say, but don't worry about her chatter – focus on positioning.

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    Day 2: Keep Pushing East

    Nell will chime in again about infantry combat. Continue your advance: move all three infantry another 3 spaces east. For the APC, move it 6 spaces east. End your turn. Flak will move his two infantry down towards your position.

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    Day 3: First Engagement

    It's time to take out one of Flak's infantry. Move all your units east again, about 3 spaces. Position your three infantry so they surround the enemy infantry and attack it. This should defeat it. Flak will likely move his remaining infantry west to attack your damaged infantry, dealing about 6 damage.

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    Day 4: Victory!

    With only one Black Hole infantry left, it's time to finish them off. Flank the remaining enemy infantry and destroy it. With that, you've cleared out the Black Hole forces and completed Mission 1: Cleanup! Andy has successfully reclaimed territory for Orange Star.

Tips
  • Watch the HQ: Even though it seems unlikely on this map, always keep an eye on your HQ. If the enemy captures it, you lose the mission!
  • APC Speed Boost: Remember that APCs can carry infantry. Loading an infantry into an APC allows it to travel twice as fast, which is great for getting units across the map quickly.
  • Forest Advantage: Squares with forests offer better defensive bonuses than plains or roads. Use them to your advantage when attacking or defending to give your units more cover.
  • Attack in Numbers: Against units like infantry, it's often best to attack with multiple units from different sides. This increases your chances of defeating them in a single turn.
  • Flak's AI: Flak isn't the sharpest tool in the shed on this mission. He'll likely just rush his infantry at you, making them easy targets if you position your units correctly.
  • S-Rank Speed: If you're aiming for an S-Rank, focus on speed. Try to complete the mission in 5 days or less by attacking efficiently and not wasting movement.

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