>Dirty Tricks<

Master the 'Dirty Tricks' mission in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Learn strategies for Allies, Soviets, and Imperials, and counter Terror Drones and Desolator Airstrikes.

Alright, let's dive into the 'Dirty Tricks' mission in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. This one's set on the 'Acid Rain' map and it's definitely a tough one, rated Hard. You'll be facing off against Moskvin, who's playing as the Red Soviets. The goal here is to unlock the Terror Drone technology and the 'Kill-A-Ton' challenge, and you'll need the 'Symphony of Steel' expansion to even start it. The par time is 8:15, but the real kicker is the constant Desolator Airstrikes raining down on the map. Because of these and the sheer number of Terror Drones you'll face, you'll absolutely need Anti-Infantry Armour and strong naval units to get through this. Your best bet is to build up your forces, construct some defenses, and try to secure the Ore Node to the east as quickly as possible. Get a solid armored force together and hit Moskvin's base hard and fast, before he can do the same to you. And seriously, try your best to dodge those Desolator Airstrikes!

Faction Strategies:

• As the Soviets: Hammer Tanks might be your best bet here. They seem to have a decent shot at pushing through the Desolator Airstrikes without taking too much damage.
• As the Allies: You're in luck! The Pacifier FAV is incredibly strong on this map. Use them to sneak around the island, flank Moskvin's base, and bombard his structures from a safe distance. Their machine guns are also great for taking down those annoying Terror Drones.
• As the Imperials: If you're escorting a Disguised Transport, your main focus should be avoiding the Desolator Airstrikes and finding a path around the island.

Pro Tip from ArabianSharkCT:

• To deal with Moskvin's relentless Terror Drones, place Defender-VX towers near your Ore Mines in Defender mode. Just remember they can't shoot through each other, the Ore Mine itself, or your Refinery, so placement is key. Back these up with more Defender-VX towers set to Air Destroyer mode to handle Moskvin's Twinblades. Finally, put some Wave-Force Towers in front of your Ore Mines to take down his Reapers. When you're ready to attack, an air assault is usually the way to go, as it helps you avoid your ground vehicles getting infected by Terror Drones.