Mission 3: Tiberium Harvest

Your guide to Mission 3: Tiberium Harvest in Command & Conquer. Learn how to protect civilians, disrupt Tiberium harvesting, and build your Nod forces effectively.

Alright, let's dive into Mission 3: Tiberium Harvest. This one's all about hitting CABAL where it hurts – his Tiberium supply lines. EVA will brief you, telling you to head to Eastern Africa to shut down CABAL's harvesting operations. You'll start with a small strike force, but the key here is the new Fist of Nod mobile production facility. Use it wisely to build up your army. Your first objective is to save a civilian town from CABAL's cyborgs. After that, you'll need to disrupt his Tiberium harvesting. Background: This mission ties into the larger story where Nod and GDI form a temporary alliance against CABAL. While GDI focuses on his cyborg production, your job as Nod is to cripple his economy by destroying his Harvesters and facilities. You'll also be protecting civilians, which is a bit ironic given Nod's usual MO, but hey, it's all hands on deck against CABAL. The Battle - Insertion: You'll start with a Mobile War Factory. Deploy it into the Fist of Nod and get to work! Build some Tick Tanks and Artillery pieces. Also, produce a squad of Attack Buggies to hunt down those pesky CABAL Harvesters. Let your Tick Tanks and Artillery provide support. CABAL will send patrols, so be ready. Cyborg Attack: Soon, EVA will warn you about a cyborg attack on a nearby village. Head there immediately to rescue the civilians. You'll need to clear a Veinhole first to let your Tick Tanks through. CABAL will try to ambush you at the village gates, but your Tick Tanks should arrive in time to break the trap. A Firmer Foothold: After saving the village, GDI will transport some Nod Engineers to your Fist of Nod. You've got intel on two harvesting bases: one undefended to the northwest and a more heavily defended one to the southeast. Funds might be tight, so capturing the northwest base is your best bet for more income. CABAL's attacks will get tougher, so move your forces towards that northwest base. Escort your Engineers, outflank the base from the north, and capture CABAL's Construction Yard, Tiberium Silos, and Refineries. Don't forget to grab any Harvesters still depositing Tiberium! This capture will significantly boost your arsenal, giving you access to units like the Cyborg Commando and Hunter Seekers. On the Offensive: With your new base and expanded forces, you'll start launching hit-and-run raids. CABAL, of course, will be taunting you about your 'inferior tactics'. Keep up the pressure and dismantle his harvesting operations piece by piece.