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Side Ops 1-10
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Side Ops 1-10

Complete walkthrough for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Side Ops 1-10, including extracting interpreters and securing valuable blueprints like the RIOT SMG.

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Complete walkthrough for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Side Ops 1-10, including extracting interpreters and securing valuable blueprints like the RIOT SMG.

Walkthrough
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    01 - Extract Interpreter (Russian): Locate the Russian interpreter. He is guarded by two soldiers but will eventually enter a small building alone. Extract him alive.
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    02 - Extract Interpreter (Pashto): Locate the Pashto interpreter held captive in a small guardpost with approximately six enemies. Use empty magazines to lure enemies away and extract the interpreter. A sandstorm may aid in stealth.
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    03 - Extract Interpreter (Afrikaans): Locate the Afrikaans interpreter within the blue circle on the map. He is guarded by two other soldiers. Incapacitate the guards and extract the interpreter.
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    04 - Extract Interpreter (Kikongo): Locate the Kikongo interpreter at guard outpost #16. He is guarded by approximately three enemies inside a building. A vehicle with two additional guards patrols the area periodically. Extract the interpreter.
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    05 - Secure the RIOT SMG Blueprint: Interrogate an enemy soldier by grabbing him from behind and selecting the speech bubble option. Focus on intel regarding new intel. This will mark the blueprint's location on your map. Retrieve the RIOT SMG blueprint.
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    06 - Secure the STUN ARM Blueprint: The STUN ARM blueprint is located in the northernmost building at Serak Power Plant. Interrogate a lone guard for its exact location if needed. A vehicle patrol with two enemies is present.
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    07 - Secure the IR-SENSOR Blueprint: The IR-SENSOR blueprint is located in the top building at Qarya Sakhra Ee. Interrogate a lone guard for its exact location. Tranq soldiers if they are in your way or for extraction to Mother Base.
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    08 - Secure the ANTITHEFT DEVICE Blueprint: The ANTITHEFT DEVICE blueprint is located in a tent on the southern side of the guard post east of Bwala ya Masa. Two snipers, each with a normal guard, patrol the surrounding hills. Interrogate a guard for the blueprint's exact location.
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    09 - Secure the GUN-CAM DEFENDER Blueprint: The GUN-CAM DEFENDER blueprint is inside a medium-sized building near the west wall of Nova Braga Airport. Use a box against the outer wall to get over it. Interrogate a guard for the blueprint's exact location. Be aware of an unrelated blueprint in the main, larger building.
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    10 - Secure the UA-DRONE Blueprint: The UA-DRONE blueprint is located inside the small building in the middle of the three large buildings on the north end of Afghanistan Central Base Camp. Interrogate a lone guard for its exact location.
Tips
  • For interpreter extraction missions, prioritize keeping the interpreter alive.
  • Use empty magazines to lure enemies away in crowded areas.
  • Sandstorms can provide cover for stealthy approaches.
  • Interrogating guards is a reliable method to pinpoint blueprint locations.
  • Tranq darts are a non-lethal option for dealing with guards.

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