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Your guide to China 1: "The Dragon Awakes" in Command & Conquer: Generals. Learn how to secure Beijing, destroy the GLA's Nuclear Warhead Storage Building, and master new units.

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Your guide to China 1: "The Dragon Awakes" in Command & Conquer: Generals. Learn how to secure Beijing, destroy the GLA's Nuclear Warhead Storage Building, and master new units.

Alright, let's dive into China 1, also known as "The Dragon Awakes." This is your very first taste of playing as China, and honestly, it's a pretty straightforward mission. The GLA crashes a military parade in Beijing with a nuke, and now it's your job to clean up the mess and show them who's boss. We've got a couple of objectives: secure the city and then go boom on their Nuclear Warhead Storage Building. Easy peasy.

New Units Alert! Keep an eye out for the Red Guards, BattleMasters, and the awesome Dragon Tanks. You'll also get to use Tank Hunters, Troop Crawlers, and even the mighty Overlords. Oh, and those pesky Inferno Cannons make a little appearance too.

Walkthrough
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    The mission kicks off right at your Chinese Base, which is immediately under attack by GLA car bombs. Your first move is crucial: select your starting Red Guards and the three Dragon Tanks and set them to 'Guard' mode. This makes them automatically target and destroy the incoming cars. If you don't do this, your Bunkers and the infantry inside won't last long against those explosives.
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    Once the initial wave is clear, start advancing across the road. You'll encounter some Technicals – take them out with your tanks. As you push forward, you'll face a group of five BattleMasters. These are your heavy hitters, so keep your Dragon Tanks engaged.
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    Keep an eye out for some hidden goodies. In the southwest corner of the city, you can find a pair of Overlords. These are super powerful tanks, so grabbing them early is a big advantage. Also, scout the southeast corner of Tiananmen Square; there are more BattleMasters and Dragon Tanks waiting there for you.
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    Your next major objective is to assault the Tunnel Network to secure the bridge. Once you've cleared the tunnels, cross the bridge. You'll see a squad of MIGs swoop in and totally decimate an incoming GLA convoy. Nice air support!
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    The final big task is to destroy the Nuke Bunker. This is where the GLA is storing their nuclear warheads, so taking it out cripples their WMD capabilities. There are two main ways to approach it:
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    The Main Path: This route is heavily guarded by GLA Infantry and Scorpion Tanks, plus more Technicals. It's the direct assault.
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    The Sneaky Route: For a bit of a challenge, you can have your Red Guards and Overlords go straight for the front door while your other tanks try to flank and sneak up the back.
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    The Ultimate Challenge: If you're feeling particularly bold, try taking on the Nuke Bunker using only Red Guards! Good luck with that.
Tips
  • Don't forget to research 'Red Guard Training' and 'Emergency Repair' from the General's Window as soon as possible. These upgrades will make your units much more effective and survivable.
  • The Overlords found in the southwest corner are incredibly powerful. Try to secure them early to dominate the battlefield.
  • The mission is marked as 'Easy,' but don't get complacent. Always keep an eye on your base defenses, especially early on, and use the 'Guard' stance effectively.
  • Experiment with different unit compositions. While the mission introduces new units, combining them smartly is key to overcoming the GLA's defenses.

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