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Mission 8: Desecration.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

Mission 8: Desecration.

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 Mission 8: Desecration walkthrough. Invade Washington, destroy the Psychic Beacon, and capture the White House.

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 Mission 8: Desecration walkthrough. Invade Washington, destroy the Psychic Beacon, and capture the White House.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Immediately start building your base using standard techniques.
  2. 2
    Defend against two initial waves of enemy Conscripts using your Desolator troops.
  3. 3
    Build multiple Flak Cannons.
  4. 4
    Once you have a War Factory and a Battle Lab, begin mass-producing Apocalypse Tanks.
  5. 5
    Use Desolators to counter occasional V3 Rocket Launcher assaults.
  6. 6
    Desolators in guard mode are effective against Tesla Troopers and Attack Dogs.
  7. 7
    Build a few Tesla Coils for defense against enemy tanks.
  8. 8
    Produce approximately 5 Apocalypse Tanks.
  9. 9
    Destroy the first monument you see to receive a cash bonus from Moscow.
  10. 10
    Take the promotion crate from the Washington Monument to make your tanks veteran.
  11. 11
    Slowly advance towards the White House, using a Desolator to eliminate Conscripts and other infantry.
  12. 12
    Destroy Sentry Guns protecting small footholds to gain experience and promotions for your units. Aim to get at least 2 Apocalypse Tanks to Elite status.
  13. 13
    Your Desolator will gain experience quickly by eliminating infantry and dogs.
  14. 14
    Destroy additional Sentry Guns and any tanks encountered, allowing unpromoted tanks to gain experience.
  15. 15
    Garrison Conscripts in nearby houses for defense if needed.
  16. 16
    Destroy other monuments for additional cash bonuses and crates.
  17. 17
    Build a Flak Track and a Soviet Engineer. Place the Engineer in the Flak Track and move it to a safe location.
  18. 18
    When ore fields deplete, your War Miner and Vladimir's War Miner will attack each other.
  19. 19
    To gain experience for Apocalypse Tanks, target and destroy civilian buildings (houses), as each is worth 5 experience points.
  20. 20
    Advance your tanks, accompanied by the Desolator.
  21. 21
    Eliminate attacking GIs and destroy the Psychic Beacon to neutralize Vladimir's threat.
  22. 22
    Destroy a few more Sentry Guns, keeping your Desolator away from them.
  23. 23
    Prepare for heavier enemy tanks as you approach the White House, which is protected by Tesla Coils.
  24. 24
    Ensure your Elite Apocalypse Tanks are not lost while destroying enemy structures.
  25. 25
    Destroy Vladimir's War Miner.
  26. 26
    Clear the area around the White House.
  27. 27
    Bring the Flak Track to the White House, unload the Engineer, and direct him into the White House to complete the mission.
Tips
  • Desolator troops are effective against infantry, V3 Rocket Launchers, Tesla Troopers, and Attack Dogs.
  • Getting Apocalypse Tanks to Elite status significantly increases their combat effectiveness.
  • Destroying civilian buildings grants experience points to your units.
  • Using a Soviet Engineer in a Flak Track allows for faster deployment.
  • Garrisoning Conscripts in houses can bolster your base defense.

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