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Part 18
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Part 18

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Part 18 walkthrough covering the Power Station, Confinement Facility, Vista Mansion, and Research Lab.

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Part 18 walkthrough covering the Power Station, Confinement Facility, Vista Mansion, and Research Lab.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Crawl past rebels and PMCs to leave the Village and reach the Power Station.
  2. 2
    Listen to Raiden's codec call, then head down the path past rebels.
  3. 3
    Crawl north, passing a small dip to the east.
  4. 4
    Eliminate two PMC snipers positioned above.
  5. 5
    Continue north to the main battle area.
  6. 6
    Head east, past a large rock and log, and up a hill leading back to Cove Village.
  7. 7
    Pick up the ration near debris.
  8. 8
    Crawl back down to the eastern side of the power station.
  9. 9
    Assist rebels by eliminating threats on this side.
  10. 10
    Enter the inner compound through the gate between the brick wall and chain link fence.
  11. 11
    Take out the two PMCs inside.
  12. 12
    Enter the computer room to find C4 and a ration under the table.
  13. 13
    Wait for rebels to destroy the control panel (appears white on the HUD (Heads-Up Display) with night vision) or destroy it yourself to speed things up.
  14. 14
    After the battle, head northwest towards the tank to meet Drebin.
  15. 15
    After Drebin leaves, loot previous areas for missed items since rebels now control them.
  16. 16
    Take the southern of the two northwest paths to find instant noodles, the XM8, and the Javelin.
  17. 17
    Continue towards the checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death).
  18. 18
    At the fork, take the northwest route to reach the Confinement Facility.
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    Stay on the rock formation and off the road to avoid tanks engaging rebels.
  20. 20
    Watch for a PMC on the rock path and take them out with CQC (Close Quarters Combat) before they sound an alert.
  21. 21
    Follow the rock path north to a small encampment with soldiers and two captured rebel POWs (Prisoners of War).
  22. 22
    To rescue the POWs, eliminate the guarding PMCs, including the sniper in the watchtower.
  23. 23
    Prioritize the soldier guarding the POWs last, as their back is always facing you for an easy CQC throw.
  24. 24
    Check under the main building for items and inside for the VSS (a silenced sniper rifle).
  25. 25
    Head through the mineshaft in the northeast corner.
  26. 26
    Hug the rock wall and follow the path east to bypass the blocked gate of Vista Mansion.
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    Ignore the firefight below and head to the street.
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    As you approach the gate, a rebel bulldozer will crash through it.
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    Focus on staying alive while rebels work; Otacon's warning to protect the bulldozer is usually unnecessary.
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    The destruction of the gate signifies the rebels winning the battle in the Confinement Facility, allowing you to return for weapons like the FIM-92A, chaff grenades, M870 Custom, and items like instant noodles, ammo, and an iPod song.
  31. 31
    Enter Vista Mansion through the destroyed gate.
  32. 32
    Follow the east wall behind tents to storage crates in the northeast corner.
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    Slip between the wall and crates for an iPod song.
  34. 34
    Head for the stairs in the rear entrance.
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    Inside, go through the door on the right and follow the hallway west to a staircase.
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    Near potted plants, wait for two soldiers to leave the room.
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    Climb the stairs and exit the bedroom through the east door, partially concealed by shadows.
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    Check the northern end of the building for ammo.
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    Jump down through the skylight.
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    Follow the underground tunnel to a ladder leading to Naomi's research lab.
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    Upon entering the lab, you will be in a caution phase.
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    Run south and hide under the bed in the other room.
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    Wait for two Haven Troopers to appear and knock them out with shots from the Mk.2.
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    Be quick to hit them before they start searching and move out of view.
  45. 45
    Two more Troopers will crash through an east window and appear in the doorway to the right of the bed.
  46. 46
    Keep your crosshairs pointed at the doorway and shoot them when they appear.
  47. 47
    Four more Troopers will appear in teams of two from the east room; repeat the strategy to knock them out.
Tips
  • The control panel in the Power Station's main room is the only machine that appears white on the HUD (Heads-Up Display) if you use night vision.
  • The soldier guarding the two captured rebel POWs in the Confinement Facility has their back to you, making them an easy target for a CQC (Close Quarters Combat) throw.
  • You can obtain an iPod song by slipping between the wall and storage crates in the northeast corner of Vista Mansion.
  • To avoid being spotted and entering an alert phase in the Research Lab, run south and hide under the bed.
  • C4
  • Ration
  • XM8
  • Javelin
  • VSS
  • iPod song
  • FIM-92A (after Confinement Facility battle)
  • Chaff grenades (after Confinement Facility battle)
  • M870 Custom (after Confinement Facility battle)

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