>Number One Threat to America<

Master the 'Number One Threat to America' mission in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Learn strategies for Imperial, Soviet, and Allied forces to defeat Oleg and the giant Bears.

Alright, so you've stumbled upon the mission called ">Number One Threat to America<" in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. This one's set at Kodiak Lake and it's a tough one, rated Hard. Your main targets are Oleg and his giant Bears. The recommended faction here is Imperial, and you'll unlock the War Bear tech and the 'No Place to Hide' challenge after beating it. You'll need to have completed 'Are You Experienced?' to even get here, and you've got a par time of 9:30 to aim for. Just a heads-up, those giant Bears aren't just for show – they're a real threat!

The main idea is that Oleg's got a pretty solid defense, and those giant Bears are just gonna make your life harder. You're gonna need to rely on a strong Air Force to take him down. First things first, clear out any civilian buildings around your base so Oleg can't use them for cover or garrison. Don't forget to snag the Oil Derrick to the north for some sweet income. Build up your defenses too, because you don't want to be caught with your pants down.

Once you've got a decent air force, send them east. You can actually get some free experience by taking out the Bears with Tactical Aircraft. After that, secure the Ore Node nearby. Then, you'll want to head north, but try to avoid Oleg's main forces for now. Your goal is to smash into Oleg's base, and the best targets are his Construction Yard and then his power generators.

Faction Specific Tips:

• As the Soviets: Spam Twinblades! Seriously, they're your best friend here. Mortar Cycles can help clear out those civilian structures, and Stingrays are surprisingly good against the Bears.
• As the Allies: Vindicators are your go-to for the Bears. You'll need quite a few of them, though, since they take a while to reload.
• As the Imperials: The Chopper-VX paired with the Tengu is a solid combo. Make sure you've got the Rocket Pods Upgrade for the Chopper-VX.

ArabianSharkCT's Imperial Strategy:

This strategy focuses on building up defenses early. Get three Instant Generators and your base power up, which should be enough to support ten Defender Towers and two Refineries. Spread them out strategically: two in front of your Construction Yard, two near each Ore Mine, and a pair in between. Then, build your Mecha Bay and get those Chopper VXs. Remember to destroy nearby civilian buildings so the enemy can't use them. Once you have about six to eight Chopper VXs, add Point Defense Drones or Advanced Rocket Packs for support. Then, send them across the map. Oleg might have his Airfield up, but he probably won't have many MiGs. If you're worried about air, sacrifice a couple of Chopper VXs to land and take out his aircraft. You don't need to rush to beat the par time; you can still catch Oleg off guard. Tsunami Tanks aren't the best here because the giant Bears are good against armor, making the central lake a dangerous place. The Soviets also struggle because Oleg's forces can easily counter Twinblades with Bullfrogs.

Skyfortress's Allied Strategy:

This strategy involves using Tanya and some luck to beat the par time. Start with a Power Plant, Refinery, and Boot Camp. Build a Multigunner Turret for defense and start the Clearance upgrade. Train Tanya and build another Refinery. Tanya can take down two Bears even at her base level just by using attack-move. If Oleg is camping at his base, build an Airbase and Vindicators to take out his Sickles. If he's attacking your base, build more defenses. Let Tanya handle the Bears on the lake and Oleg's Naval Yard if he builds one. Once the area is clear, bombard his base with Tanya and save the Super Reactor for last, especially if Oleg hasn't expanded.

Ace_Strife's Tip:

If you're playing as the Soviets, you can get a massive 2500 credits for each War Bear you kill after marking them with a Soviet Bounty. You can take them down pretty easily with a couple of Twinblades or some Stingrays.