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MISSION 2 (5)
Elite Dangerous

MISSION 2 (5)

Complete Elite Dangerous Mission 2 (5) by getting the scientist aboard the plane and escaping. Setup includes MP44 w/ammo for 3rd and 4th soldiers.

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Complete Elite Dangerous Mission 2 (5) by getting the scientist aboard the plane and escaping. Setup includes MP44 w/ammo for 3rd and 4th soldiers.

Setup: Auto + MP44 w/ammo to 3rd Soldier, MP44 w/ammo to 4th Soldier.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Control the 4th Soldier and move West past blown up trucks.
  2. 2
    Face SW and take out the soldiers in the AA installation using target boxes.
  3. 3
    Continue West along the road until you reach a small white post on the right.
  4. 4
    Turn and look up to the tower on the left, using target boxes to kill approximately 5-6 enemies.
  5. 5
    Advance to the base entrance on the left. If soldiers start shooting, check the tower for stragglers.
  6. 6
    Get near the green tent on the left, face East, strafe right, and shoot the waiting soldier.
  7. 7
    Go to the ladder on the tower (tell others to Stop), climb up the next two sections to reach the top.
  8. 8
    Shoot any enemies on the tower and wait a couple of minutes to ensure no reinforcements arrive.
  9. 9
    Carefully go back down the ladders by facing away from them and using them.
  10. 10
    Rejoin your squad and have them Follow again.
  11. 11
    Stay on the North side of the base, with the fence to your right, and head West.
  12. 12
    Approach the next building past the tower, face South, strafe across the small opening, and shoot the lone soldier inside.
  13. 13
    Continue West towards the lookout tower and barracks.
  14. 14
    Position yourself next to the 1st barracks and look South to take out a couple more enemies using target boxes.
  15. 15
    Position your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Soldiers next to each other (with space) facing South.
  16. 16
    With the scientist following, move South past the 2nd barracks, then right between the 2nd and 3rd barracks.
  17. 17
    Engage the rush of approximately 4-5 enemies; ensure the scientist is near you and out of the crossfire.
  18. 18
    Wait to confirm all enemies are dead, then tell your soldiers to follow you again.
  19. 19
    Go between the 2nd and 3rd barracks again, continuing SW towards the 1st runway.
  20. 20
    Cross the 1st runway and continue to the 2nd runway to the South.
  21. 21
    Stay near the end of the 2nd runway until the plane lands and turns around.
  22. 22
    Run up to the plane and enter the small door on the left side.
  23. 23
    To ensure the scientist boards, switch control to other soldiers as the plane lands and turns, moving them slightly so they stop following the 4th Soldier.
  24. 24
    Control the 4th Soldier so only the scientist follows, then board the plane.
  25. 25
    Once aboard, switch back to another soldier, tell them to Follow, and board the plane.
Tips
  • You can complete this mission without using a Sniper Rifle.
  • Using target boxes is effective for eliminating enemies you cannot see directly.
  • Ensure the scientist is safe and out of the line of fire during combat.
  • Switching soldier control during the plane's landing and turn can help ensure the scientist boards the aircraft.

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