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OPS #13
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

OPS #13

Your friend's guide to OPS #13: Head for the Lab in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Learn enemy locations, POW rescues, and how to navigate the ruins.

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Your friend's guide to OPS #13: Head for the Lab in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Learn enemy locations, POW rescues, and how to navigate the ruins.

Alright, let's tackle OPS #13, 'Head for the Lab.' This one's all about careful infiltration and taking down some pesky snipers and scouts. Don't rush it, and you'll be golden.

Walkthrough
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    First up, head northwest into the area called the Bottom of the Cliff. Equip your NVG right away – you'll need 'em to spot enemies hiding in the bushes. Move north, using the broken walls for cover. You'll spot a sniper on an elevated platform way up north. Keep an eye on him, but for now, use the second large boulder in the middle of the area as cover. From there, look northwest; you'll see another sniper chilling on an elevated platform. These are the only two snipers in this section, so focus on them.
  2. 2
    I recommend taking out the sniper on the left first, using that boulder for protection. Once they're down, use your Fulton Recovery System (FRS) on them. Now, push north towards the Top of the Cliff.
  3. 3
    This area is another big one. From the southwestern walls, creep east a bit and look north. You'll find a scout hiding behind a large tree. Sneak up on him, use your Mk22 tranquilizer, and then FRS him out of there. Now, from where that scout was, look east from the northern side of the wall to spot another sniper in the distance. See that 'room' structure in the center of the area? Head into it from the western side – you'll find a Prisoner of War (POW) inside. FRS him out.
  4. 4
    Exit the 'room' from the eastern side, hug the southern wall, and climb the ledge when you reach it. Up here, there's a sniper right next to the ledge you just used, looking north. Take him out and FRS him. Now, make your way to the southeastern corner to grab some items: you'll find Ration x3. After that, head north, sticking to the eastern wall, and take care of the first sniper you spotted in this area. Finally, proceed east to the Ruinas de Xochiquetzal.
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    Once you're in the ruins, a scene will play. After it's done, go a little east and you'll see a soldier patrolling. Head to the eastern side, towards the entrance of the ruins, but be cautious – there are two more soldiers patrolling just inside the entrance. Your best bet here is to knock on a wall when a soldier is nearby (but not both!) to lure him. When he gets close, duck behind the broken wall south of the entrance and knock again to make him move away from the entrance. CQC him and then FRS him.
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    When the other soldier moves away from the entrance, slip inside. Immediately go west to a fork in the path. You'll see a soldier up ahead to the north. If you go west from this fork, you'll find another Ration x3. Head back to the fork, go north, and near the end of the path, look east. You'll find a POW waiting for you. FRS him out. Just east of this POW is the main path, guarded by two more soldiers. One is stationary, and the other patrols.
Tips
  • Remember to use your NVG to spot enemies, especially those camouflaged snipers.
  • When dealing with soldiers in the ruins, don't shoot them if they have helmets on. Try to lure them out one by one using knocks and then use CQC.
  • Don't forget to rescue any POWs you find – they're valuable!

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