Part 23

From Pala, drive to Mike’s Bar and take the patrol boat from the dock. Pilot it out of the cove, take the left fork south, go past the elevated guard post, under the bridge, and stay along the river’s west bank to reach the briefing location.

From the safe house, walk north and pick up the dirt path as you circle west to approach the chemical plant from the north. The sniper overlooking the bridge near the guard post across the river may fire on you; take him out if you can spot him or sprint ahead to avoid his fire.

Find a good sniping position on the north end and begin taking out the enemy, taking advantage of the range of your sniper rifle. A yellow barrel near the main structure can help kill or flush out anyone in hiding near the front. Try to spare the assault truck on the north side by killing anyone trying to board it, as you will need one. An assault truck from the south end may come; greet it with the M-79 grenade launcher.

Advance to the structure when opposition wanes. There may still be opposition on the south side, so hit the barrels or the assault truck, if it is still there, for maximum explosive damage. Take the defoliant canister. The facility has eight troops, but additional troopers may come from the safe house to its southeast.

Note: If you have wiped out the garrison, take a moment to get the diamond in the main building. Climb the stairwell to gain the upper walkway, jump over the railing, and then to the top of the truck to get the diamond case (1).

Take the assault truck on the north end of the facility and drive through the depressed grassy area west of the facility, then veer left onto the tracks going south. When clear of the mountains, drive east to the safe house at the airport, which is now devoid of opposition.

Take the diamond case (1) from the orange cargo container on the southeast side of the east hangar.

Deliver the defoliant canister to your buddy at the safe house and drive west to the bus station, then travel to the southeast bus station.

Take the assault truck from the southeast bus stop and drive east into the desert, veering north and turning west into the valley, allowing you to intersect the roadway south of the weapon shop. Drive northeast to the weapon shop to resupply, then continue to the junction to the north.

Veer northwest across the savannah toward the large arch-shaped rock formation just south of the OGC farm. It has a narrow passage at its mid-point. Park south of the road to avoid a patrolling truck. Cross the roadway on foot. Take the dirt pathway and take the diamonds if you haven’t already (2). Go past the diamond case and jump up onto the rocks to gain the upper footpath. Continue until you see the OGC greenhouses ahead.

Use your scope to locate the sniper in the south tower and take him out. Climb onto the rock ledge near the dirt path and begin taking targets of opportunity. If necessary, draw them out by shooting or tossing a grenade into the complex, but remember to keep one to destroy the irrigation pumps. When they begin to advance, use your sniper rifle to thin their ranks and pay close attention to anyone attempting to come up the dirt path to your position.

When everything goes quiet, begin advancing with your assault rifle equipped. Move toward the east greenhouse and work your way north toward the irrigation pumps. Toss a grenade over the mesh fence to destroy the pumps. Retreat quickly toward the southern path, clearing your way with grenades if you meet any resistance at the exit of the greenhouse. Make your way back to your entry point to get to your vehicle.