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Your guide to Chapter 5: The Edge in Spec Ops: The Line. Learn about the Delta Squad's mission to find Agent Daniels and navigate the treacherous canyon.

Alright, let's dive into Chapter 5, titled "The Edge." This is where things really start to get intense as Walker and the Delta Squad push deeper into Dubai.

The chapter kicks off with a cutscene showing the squad moving through a desert area littered with wreckage. Adams checks in with Walker, who's been unusually quiet. Walker shares his thoughts: it sounds like the 33rd is in a civil war and has decided to take over Dubai. Lugo chimes in that it's a mess, and Adams confirms the CIA's been trying to sort it out for ages. Walker believes that if they can reach the CIA, they'll find out what happened to Konrad.

Suddenly, Lugo picks up a radio transmission. You'll hear a voice questioning an "Agent Daniels, CIA," who claims they're looking for survivors. The conversation takes a dark turn as Daniels is clearly heard being tortured. Walker tells Lugo to cut it off and try to trace the signal. Lugo pinpoints it to a dune with some buried wreckage.

As you gain control, you'll start moving towards the dune. Adams hopes at least one agent is alive, but Lugo suspects it's a trap, and frankly, you're already hooked. When you reach the wreckage, you'll find it's been dug under. Jump down and emerge into a breathtaking, massive canyon. Huge buildings line the canyon walls, disappearing into the haze below.

Lugo confirms the signal is coming from deep within the canyon. Walker acknowledges it's a trap but figures Daniels might be their only lead to understanding what's happening in Dubai. You'll then rappel down a zipline to a building below. As you descend, you'll hear the sounds of torture and a gleeful voice mentioning "Camp Truth" and Dubai as a "vacation destination."

You'll land on a building's overlook and head down a stairwell. Be ready to sneak up on and eliminate two men conversing further down. Keep descending, and you'll hear more soldiers in a room off the staircase. Walker will tell the team to hold up. Inside, you'll overhear a crucial conversation:

• They've received word from the tower: "Operation Reclamation" had heavy casualties, Agent Castavin is neutralized, Grey Fox members are nearby, and they need to be prepared.
• Around 30 to 40 civilians were evacuated, but the exact number is unknown.
• One soldier quotes, "Forgive them, for they know not what they do."
• They are already broadcasting and ready for the tower.
• A Corporal is ordered to check the stairwell and find out what's delaying them, which puts Delta in a very tight spot.

This is a critical moment. The Corporal will approach the stairwell. You're hidden, but if you try to flee or drag him away, you'll be seen. You'll have to eliminate him and then storm the room, fighting soldiers on multiple levels. The room itself is surprisingly relaxed, with a glass wall, sunlight, cozy chairs, and potted plants – a stark contrast to the violence.

After clearing the room, Lugo expresses his disbelief, and Adams muses that someone is definitely in charge. You'll find a piece of intelligence in the elevator lobby just before the next waypoint.

Your next objective involves rappelling down the side of the building to a sandy ledge with a broken fire ladder, leading to what looks like a workyard.

Intel found in this chapter: 2