Mission 14: Two-Week Test

Guide to Mission 14: Two-Week Test in Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp. Learn how to defend against Lash and survive for 14 days with strategic unit building and positioning.

Alright, welcome to Mission 14, 'Two-Week Test'! This one's a bit different because your main goal isn't to defeat Lash outright, but to survive for a full 14 days. Lash is pretty aggressive here, so we need to play smart and focus on defense. It's Colin versus Lash, and this one's rated 4 stars for difficulty, so buckle up!

Starting Properties

You'll start with:

• Cities: 1 (Colin) + 8 (BH) + 11 (Neutral) = 20 total
• Factories: 2 (Colin) + 4 (BH) + 5 (Neutral) = 11 total
• Airports: 0 (Colin) + 0 (BH) + 2 (Neutral) = 2 total
• Seaports: 0 (Colin) + 0 (BH) + 0 (Neutral) = 0 total
• Missile Silos: 0 (Colin) + 0 (BH) + 0 (Neutral) = 0 total

General Strategy

Your main objective here is simple: survive for 14 days. Lash is going to throw a lot at you, so we need to set up a solid defense. On the first few turns, build two infantry units. Your priority is to capture the three bases and any cities close to your starting position. This will give you more production power.

After securing your immediate area, you need to defend the chokepoint to the south. This is a narrow passage between two mountains. Your goal is to capture the neutral cities located there to establish a defensive line. Crucially, do NOT advance past these two mountains. You want to keep the fighting contained in this narrow area.

When defending, use your infantry units to absorb enemy attacks. They're cheaper and can take a hit, acting as meat shields. Keep your more expensive units, like tanks, behind the infantry. Avoid direct engagements with Lash's powerful units if possible.

Once your defenses are set, focus on building your offensive capabilities from a distance. Produce one anti-air unit to deal with any aerial threats like bombers or battle copters that might slip through. Then, build as many artillery units as you can. Your rocket unit is also key here. Use your artillery and rocket units to attack Lash's forces from a safe distance. Try to target her most expensive units first to chip away at her resources and damage her army.

Lash will inevitably capture neutral bases and properties and will keep advancing. Don't worry about pushing her back or taking her bases. Your only concern is holding the chokepoint and surviving. Keep your units positioned so you can hit her forces from afar while staying out of her direct range. Just focus on defense and outlasting her for the full 14 days.