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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

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Guide to Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3's 'The Stone-faced Witnesses' mission. Learn how to defeat the Allies and Cherdenko on Easter Island.

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Guide to Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3's 'The Stone-faced Witnesses' mission. Learn how to defeat the Allies and Cherdenko on Easter Island.

Alright, let's tackle "The Stone-faced Witnesses" on Easter Island. This one's marked as 'Hard,' and honestly, it lives up to the name. You'll be playing as the Soviets, with Zhana as your co-commander, facing off against Bingham (Blue) and Cherdenko (Purple). Your main goals are to take out the Allied Emissary, stop their counter-offensive, destroy a Vacuum Imploder, and finally, obliterate Cherdenko's Volcano Fortress. No secondary objectives here, but keep an eye out for Tesla Tanks making a cameo!

The mission kicks off with the Allies trying to broker a peace treaty, but surprise! It's a Soviet ambush. You need to be smart about this one; careful planning is key.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, get a Naval Yard and a Crane up ASAP. Then, build a Sputnik to grab that nearby naval Ore Node for resources. If you're looking to save a bit of cash, you can have your MCV expand to the Node, build a Refinery there, and then move it back to your main base.
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    Once your economy is rolling, build up a fleet: a good mix of Akulas and Stingrays, plus some Bullfrogs for support. Don't forget to capture the Oil Derricks to the north for extra income.
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    When the Allied Emissary shows up, use a Twinblade or Natasha to finish it off quickly. While that's happening, deploy your Magnetic Satellite to lift up your combat units.
  4. 4
    The Allied forces in the west will reveal themselves. Send in a couple of Dreadnoughts and some Akulas to deal with that base.
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    Now, the real threat: Cherdenko. He's the one you really need to worry about. Secure the resources on the Allied island first.
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    Bring your Dreadnoughts, escorted by Akulas and Bullfrogs, to smash the Vacuum Imploder.
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    To counter any enemy Kirovs that might come to mess with your bases, send in a squad of MiGs. Also, make sure to sink the "Ambassador" Dreadnought.
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    Cherdenko's Fortress is perched high on the hills, and he's got Tesla Tanks. You can actually capture his War Factories to start producing Tesla Tanks yourself!
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    Your final push involves neutralizing his Power. Once his Power is down, his Flak Cannons will be offline, allowing your Kirovs to bombard his Fortress buildings. Zhana will retire after this.
Tips
  • The Allies are trying to make peace, but it's a trap! Be ready for a fight from the start.
  • Focus on naval units early on, as a lot of the action happens at sea or requires naval support.
  • Don't underestimate Cherdenko; he's the main antagonist here and has some nasty surprises like Tesla Tanks.
  • Capturing his War Factories is a game-changer, giving you access to powerful Soviet units.
  • Taking out his Power is crucial for your Kirovs to effectively bombard his fortress.

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