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The Pipeline

 

At A Glance
  • Russian campaign two: "Not One Step Backwards!"
  • This mission is so big, we've split it into two parts.

Now that you've successfully repaired the wire, contacted HQ, and blown up three Nazi tanks with sticky bombs in part one of the second Russian mission, it's time to navigate—and survive—the pipeline part of the mission.

Objectives
Your main objectives are:

  1. Reach the train yard via the elevated pipe.
  2. Overtake, then defend the building.
  3. Eliminate the three remaining Nazi forces in the area.

Don't end up like this.

Don't end up like this.

Reach the Train Yard
This mission starts off with you crawling through a rather large elevated pipe like a sewer rat. You periodically come across broken segments where you can look down upon Nazi scum as they get into position.

You can opt to stir up the hornet's nest and pick them off from above, or you can silently move through the pipe until it terminates at a nearby building. The choice is yours, but if they spot you peeking down on them your enemies will open fire (and the pipe isn't bulletproof, either).

Once you drop into the train yard, you have to neutralize any enemies before you can catch your breath. Stock up on supplies and let your wounds heal before moving on to the next objective.

Overtake the Building
Your next objective lies across the tracks. You have to contend with enemy machinegun nests and the occasional soldier on your way across. Dispatch your foes any way you see fit, but try to conserve as much ammo as you can since this level throws a seemingly endless number of Nazis your way.

Enter the building and make your way upstairs. Park your kiester at the top of the stairs and whack any foes that goose-step their way to your position. Stay away from the windows or you'll get shot, and quickly flee any grenades that land near you.

Defend the Building
The enemy won't let up, so your trigger finger gets quite a workout as you hold your ground. Return to the ground floor and pick off incoming troops. If any get too close to you, they'll initiate a series of devastating melee attacks, so kill them off before they waste you first.

Exit the building and press onward, but take cover behind the outpost building or in a nearby crater to dodge enemy gunfire. Not far off is another tank. You know the drill, so pick off the waves of infantry reinforcements before tossing a smoker at the Panzer. Run up to it and plant a sticky bomb on its butt, then run for cover before it explodes.

Eliminate the Remaining Nazi Forces
Your final goals are threefold. You'll notice not one, but three objectives marked on your compass. You can complete them in any order you choose. Keep in mind that when you're running out in the open, machinegun fire rains down on you hard. Use your grenades (smoke or explosive) to get the jump on your enemy. Waste all opposition in the supply dump area and clear out the machinegun nests.

Steady your aim while sniping from afar.

Steady your aim while sniping from afar.

There's a sniper rifle on the second floor of a nearby building, but it's guarded by a heck of a lot of Nazis. Go from room to room and clear the place out, then camp by the windows and take down the incoming forces. Your enemies try to pick you off, so duck and/or move positions to avoid getting shot.

After you've slain a healthy number of the enemy, they back off the attack. With the Nazis on the run, it's time for you and your crew to get ready for the next blazing assault. Pick up your rifle, soldier, and prepare for another harrowing fight to the death. Good luck!

Article by Franklin Beans

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