Covert Operations: Nod Missions

Conquer the Brotherhood of Nod’s Covert Operations in Command & Conquer Remastered Collection. Learn stealth and tactical unit deployment for victory.

Welcome, fellow disciple of Kane! The Covert Operations expansion for Command & Conquer Remastered Collection offers a unique set of challenges for the Brotherhood of Nod, pushing your tactical prowess to the limit. These missions often require precision, stealth, and a deep understanding of Nod's unique unit roster. Prepare for unconventional victories!

Mission 1: The Tiberium Strain

Objective: Destroy the GDI Research Lab and capture the Tiberium Sample.

• Initial Setup: You begin with a small force: 2 Buggies, 2 Attack Bikes, and 4 Engineers. Your base is located to the southwest.
• Early Game Strategy:
  1. Immediately send your Buggies and Attack Bikes north to scout and eliminate any stray GDI Light Infantry or Humvees. Be cautious of GDI Guard Towers.
  2. Focus on establishing your base. Build a Refinery and begin harvesting Tiberium. Your initial funds are limited, so efficiency is key.
  3. Prioritize building a Hand of Nod and training more Engineers. You'll need at least two more for this mission.
• Infiltration Phase:
  1. The GDI Research Lab is heavily guarded. Look for a weak point in their defenses, typically on the eastern side, where there might be fewer Guard Towers.
  2. Use your Attack Bikes to quickly eliminate any patrolling Humvees or Light Tanks that might spot your Engineers.
  3. Once a path is clear, send your Engineers towards the Research Lab. You may need to sacrifice a Buggy or two as a distraction.
  4. Critical Step: Capture the Research Lab with an Engineer. This will reveal the location of the Tiberium Sample.
• Extraction:
  1. After capturing the lab, a small GDI counter-attack will likely ensue. Defend your captured building with any remaining units.
  2. The Tiberium Sample will appear as a crate inside the captured Research Lab. Send another Engineer or any infantry unit to pick it up.
  3. Once the sample is secured, move the unit carrying it to the designated extraction zone, usually marked on your map as a flashing beacon.
• Pro-Tip: Consider building a Obelisk of Light near your base to deter any GDI air attacks if they deploy Orcas later in the mission.

Mission 2: Under Siege

Objective: Defend your base from relentless GDI attacks for 20 minutes.

• Initial Setup: You start with a well-established base, including a Construction Yard, Refinery, Hand of Nod, and a few defensive structures like Turrets.
• Defensive Priorities:
  1. Immediately build a Power Plant if your power is low. You'll need ample power for your defenses.
  2. Focus on constructing multiple layers of Turrets and Obelisks of Light around your base perimeter. Place Obelisks strategically to cover key choke points.
  3. Train a steady stream of Light Infantry and Rocket Launchers to garrison your Turrets and provide anti-air support.
• Resource Management:
  1. Keep your Harvesters safe. They are vital for maintaining your income. If a Harvester is destroyed, immediately replace it.
  2. Consider building a second Refinery if Tiberium fields are plentiful and safe to access.
• Counter-Attack (Optional, but Recommended):
  1. While primarily a defensive mission, a small offensive force can relieve pressure. Build a War Factory and produce a few Light Tanks or Flame Tanks.
  2. Use these units to intercept GDI attack waves before they reach your main defenses, especially targeting their Artillery or Mammoth Tanks.
• Surviving the Onslaught:
  1. GDI will send several units, including Light Tanks, Medium Tanks, Mammoth Tanks, Humvees, Rocket Launchers, and Orcas. Ensure your defenses are balanced.
  2. Repair damaged structures immediately using your Construction Yard. Keep an eye on your power grid; a power outage can cripple your defenses.
  3. Key to Victory: Maintain constant unit production and repair efforts. Don't let GDI breach your inner perimeter.
• Pro-Tip: Laying Minefields at key entry points can significantly slow down and damage GDI ground forces, buying you precious time.

Mission 3: Deception

Objective: Destroy the GDI Communications Center and escape with your Commando.

• Initial Setup: You begin with a single Commando unit. No base.
• Stealth and Sabotage:
  1. Your Commando is powerful but vulnerable to sustained fire. Use his stealth ability (activated by standing still for a few seconds) to avoid detection.
  2. The GDI Communications Center is usually located deep within a GDI base. Scout the perimeter carefully, looking for isolated Light Infantry or Guard Towers that can be eliminated quietly.
  3. Use your Commando's explosive charges (right-click on a building) to destroy key structures. Prioritize Power Plants to disable GDI defenses like Guard Towers and Advanced Guard Towers.
• Pathfinding:
  1. The map will be dense with GDI structures and patrols. Look for gaps in their defenses or areas with fewer units.
  2. Avoid engaging Medium Tanks or Mammoth Tanks directly unless absolutely necessary. Your Commando can be quickly overwhelmed.
  3. If you encounter a group of Light Infantry, use your Commando's rifle to eliminate them one by one, retreating if necessary to avoid taking too much damage.
• Destroying the Target:
  1. Once you reach the GDI Communications Center, plant an explosive charge. It will take a few seconds to detonate.
  2. Immediately after planting the charge, move your Commando away from the blast radius.
• Escape:
  1. After the Communications Center is destroyed, a new objective will appear: reach an extraction point, usually marked by a flashing beacon.
  2. GDI will likely be on high alert. Continue to use stealth and avoid direct confrontations.
  3. The extraction point might be guarded, so be prepared for a final skirmish.
• Pro-Tip: Save frequently! This mission is unforgiving, and one wrong move can mean mission failure. use the Commando's ability to heal over time when not under attack.