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Mission 5: City of Lights.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

Mission 5: City of Lights.

Walkthrough for Mission 5: City of Lights in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. Learn how to destroy Allied forces in Paris and capture the Eiffel Tower.

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Walkthrough for Mission 5: City of Lights in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. Learn how to destroy Allied forces in Paris and capture the Eiffel Tower.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin with Conscripts. Train approximately 10 more and combine them with your starting force.
  2. 2
    Your first encounter will be with deployed GIs. Garrison your Conscripts in nearby buildings to effectively eliminate them. The AI may attack your base, but a Tesla Coil should neutralize the threat.
  3. 3
    Next, you will face GIs accompanied by a Pillbox. Destroy both, utilizing the explosive Oil Barrels for quicker destruction by force attacking them. If your current building is destroyed, relocate and continue the assault.
  4. 4
    You will encounter more road blocks consisting of Pillboxes, GIs, and Grizzly Battle Tanks. These can be destroyed by Conscripts alone, which will also promote your units.
  5. 5
    Push through to an Oil Derrick. Train an Engineer and capture it to establish a steady income of credits.
  6. 6
    Garrison about 10 Conscripts near the Oil Derrick to defend it from AI attacks.
  7. 7
    Train a substantial force of Conscripts (20-30). You should have sufficient credits.
  8. 8
    At some point, Crazy Ivan units will become available; train them as well.
  9. 9
    Train 10-20 Tesla Troopers. Keep a few to overpower the enemy Tesla Coil, which will be useful later.
  10. 10
    Take the remaining troops to the last target area near the Oil Derrick.
  11. 11
    You will face more Grizzly Battle Tanks and road blocks. Destroy all obstacles to reach the Eiffel Tower.
  12. 12
    Eliminate all direct threats surrounding the Eiffel Tower.
  13. 13
    Move in Tesla Troopers to charge the tower. A cutscene will indicate if you need more Tesla Troopers.
  14. 14
    Once the Eiffel Tower is charged, it will attack nearby enemy units.
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    After clearing the immediate area, pull your forces back to your base.
  16. 16
    Expect an attack on your base by GIs and Grizzly Tanks, the number depending on your previous actions.
  17. 17
    The overpowered Tesla Coil should handle most of the attack. If it is destroyed, use your Tesla Troopers and backup Conscripts to defend.
  18. 18
    Destroy all remaining Allied forces in Paris to complete the mission.
Tips
  • Garrison your Conscripts in buildings to maximize their effectiveness against early threats like deployed GIs.
  • Use the explosive Oil Barrels to quickly destroy enemy emplacements like Pillboxes.
  • Capturing the Oil Derrick early is crucial for a steady credit income, allowing you to train a larger army.
  • Tesla Troopers are essential for capturing the Eiffel Tower and can also be used to defend against enemy attacks.
  • Don't hesitate to train a large number of Conscripts, as they are cost-effective and can be promoted to become more powerful.
The Eiffel Tower becomes a Tesla Coil under your control, aiding in the destruction of remaining enemy forces. Successful completion of the mission results in the destruction of all Allied forces in Paris.

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