Mission 8: Achilles' Veil
Welcome to "Achilles' Veil," a critical mission where stealth and precision will be your greatest assets. You'll be infiltrating a heavily guarded facility in Yemen to extract vital intelligence. Prepare for close-quarters combat and strategic maneuvering.
Objective 1: Infiltrate the Facility
Your primary goal is to gain access to the main server room. The facility is patrolled by numerous armed guards and features several security measures. Stealth is highly recommended to avoid triggering alarms and overwhelming enemy reinforcements.
- Initial Approach: You'll begin on the outskirts of the facility. Utilize the dense foliage and rocky outcrops for cover.
- Perimeter Breach: Look for a ventilation shaft on the north side of the main building. This offers a discreet entry point. Eliminate the lone guard patrolling near the shaft entrance using a silenced weapon (e.g., SCAR-H with Suppressor).
- Inside the Vents: Navigate the cramped ventilation system. Be mindful of steam vents that can obscure your vision and alert nearby enemies if you move too quickly.
Objective 2: Locate the Server Room
Once inside, your next task is to find the server room. The facility's layout is somewhat labyrinthine, but key indicators will guide you.
- Security Office Bypass: The ventilation shaft will lead you into a maintenance corridor adjacent to a security office. Avoid direct confrontation here. Wait for the two guards inside to complete their patrol route, then use the side door to bypass them.
- Data Terminals: As you proceed, you'll encounter several data terminals. Interact with the "Facility Map" terminal located in the central administrative hub (marked with a glowing blue screen) to download a schematic of the building. This will highlight the server room on your HUD.
- Elevator Access: The server room is on the lower level. Access the service elevator located near the cafeteria. Be aware of a single guard often taking a break in the cafeteria; a quick takedown is advised.
Objective 3: Extract Data and Escape
Once you reach the server room, the real challenge begins. You'll need to download critical data while fending off enemy counter-attacks.
- Server Room Entry: The server room door requires a keycard. A "Level 3 Access Card" can be found on the desk in the adjacent network control room.
- Data Download: Interact with the main server console (the largest server rack with blinking red lights) to initiate the data download. This process takes approximately 90 seconds.
- Defensive Stance: During the download, enemy forces will converge on your position.
- Chokepoint Defense: Utilize the server racks and console as cover. The doorway is a natural chokepoint. Deploy Claymores or Shock Charges near the entrance to deter initial rushes.
- Weapon Choice: An assault rifle like the AN-94 or a submachine gun such as the MSMC is ideal for the close-quarters combat. Keep an eye on your ammunition.
- Grenade Usage: Don't hesitate to use Frag Grenades or Concussion Grenades to clear out groups of enemies attempting to breach the room.
- Extraction Point: Once the download is complete, a new objective marker will appear, guiding you to the extraction point on the facility's rooftop. Expect heavy resistance on your way out. Prioritize eliminating snipers on elevated positions as you ascend.
Challenge: Stealth Takedown Bonus
For an additional challenge and bonus score, attempt to complete the initial infiltration and server room access without triggering any alarms. This requires careful enemy observation and precise silenced takedowns. Using the "Ghost" perk is highly recommended for this challenge.