Your guide to Command & Conquer: Generals USA 3 "Guardian Angel" mission. Learn how to protect USA forces, fend off GLA attacks, and utilize Comanches, Stealth Fighters, and Pathfinders.
Alright, let's dive into USA Mission 3, "Guardian Angel." This one's set in Northern Kazakhstan and it's a pretty straightforward defense mission, rated Easy with a perfect 10 Fun Factor. Your main goal is to get 100 USA forces to safety while fending off the GLA. You'll also get your first look at Comanches, Stealth Fighters, and Pathfinders here, plus a cameo from those handy POW Trucks.
The gist of it is that a USA base got ambushed, and the survivors are trying to escape. They need you to provide air cover to make sure they don't get caught by the GLA. Think of yourself as their guardian angel, literally!
- 1Right off the bat, you'll want to hit the General's Window. Make sure you've got Emergency Repair selected. Then, queue up a Stealth Fighter and a Pathfinder.
- 2As soon as the mission starts, buy the Rocket Pods Upgrade for your Comanches. Also, get another Chinook helicopter. Send in your starting Comanches and any ground forces you have. The first wave of GLA attackers will be on you almost immediately, so be ready to defend.
- 3Once that first wave is dealt with, use one of your Chinooks. You'll want to send a pair of Rangers (make sure they have the Capture Building Upgrade!) to capture the two Oil Derricks on the map. This is super important because you can't produce armour units yourself, so you'll need that extra income.
- 4Treat the Humvees and Crusaders you start with very carefully, as they're your only ground armour.
- 5For your defense, focus on getting some Patriot Missiles up, a few Stealth Fighters, a whole lot of Infantry, a couple of Pathfinders, and more Comanches. Your job is to defend the convoys as they make their escape. If you build up a good mix of these units, this mission will be a piece of cake.
- 6Keep an eye on your unit count. Once 100 or more USA units have escaped, the GLA will launch a final, larger assault, and they'll be targeting your Air Base! Make sure you're ready for this, and don't forget to use those Rocket Pods you upgraded earlier.
- Since you can't build armour, protect your starting Humvees and Crusaders at all costs.
- The Oil Derricks are crucial for funding your defense, so prioritize capturing them with your Rangers.
- A strong air force (Comanches and Stealth Fighters) combined with Patriot Missiles and infantry is your best bet for holding off the GLA.
- Don't forget about the final GLA assault on the Air Base after you hit the 100-unit escape threshold!
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