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Master the High-Water Mark mission in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Learn strategies for the Last Resort map, dealing with Shinzo and Hill, and unlocking the Aircraft Carrier.

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Master the High-Water Mark mission in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Learn strategies for the Last Resort map, dealing with Shinzo and Hill, and unlocking the Aircraft Carrier.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The mission takes place on the Last Resort map with a Hard difficulty. You will face Shinzo (Orange) and Hill (Blue).
  2. 2
    There is no Fog of War.
  3. 3
    Secure all resources on the island, including the Ore Node to the southeast.
  4. 4
    Destroy Shinzo's base to the west with an air force. Observe the fight between Hill and Shinzo.
  5. 5
    Destroy the Veteran Academy in the middle to prevent either opponent from gaining an advantage.
  6. 6
    If either Hill or Shinzo attack FutureTech, repel them.
  7. 7
    Build defenses to block Shinzo's Shinobi attacks.
  8. 8
    If one commander is close to defeating the other, attack the winning commander while their forces are away from their base.
  9. 9
    Prioritize destroying enemy production structures first to weaken them, then destroy the rest of their structures.

Recommended Arsenal & Factions:

  • Soviets: Twinblades and MiGs are effective. Avoid Hydrofoils. Akula Subs and Dreadnoughts are powerful once unlocked.
  • Allies: Vindicators can bomb high-priority targets. Assault Destroyers can pursue retreating enemies. The Harbinger is very powerful when available.
  • Empire of the Rising Sun: Chopper-VX and Tengu squads are effective.

Hezzara's Imperial Strategy:

  • Prioritize securing Refineries, including the southern water-based ones, and Docks Cores.
  • Use Yari Minisubs to destroy the southern base's docks early on.
  • Defend your water Refinery and destroy the southern base's Docks again if necessary.
  • Use support powers on the currently winning commander to keep Shinzo and Hill fighting each other.
  • Once the southern base is dealt with, use a combined Tsunami, Tengu, and VX attack.
  • Claim eastern water Ore Nodes.
  • Use Tsunamis to destroy enemy Docks and VX to destroy Shoguns.
  • Sneak attack the winning commander's base while they are fighting the other.
  • A VX rush to eliminate the southern island quickly is suggested.
Tips
  • This is a battle of attrition. Shinzo has more bases, but Hill has the Aircraft Carrier.
  • Prevent either opponent from overpowering the other.
  • The Veteran Academy is a key target to neutralize.
  • Build defenses against Shinobi attacks.
  • If one commander is winning, attack them while their forces are deployed.
  • Focus on destroying production structures first.

Mission Details:

  • Location: Last Resort
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Opponents: Shinzo (Orange), Hill (Blue)
  • Recommended Arsenal: Soviets
  • Unlockable Technology: Aircraft Carrier
  • Unlockable Challenges: The Omega Program
  • Requires: Creeping Death
  • Par Time: 22:30
  • Twists: No Fog of War

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