Act 1 - Scene 1: Negotiations ( A1S1NEG )

Walk to the room and talk with your teammates.

Proceed through the doorway to reach a catwalk.

Move towards the next doorway, stop, wait for your weapon to appear, and take cover (using nearby objects for protection) by the door.

Peek inside, lean out, and shoot the enemy in the head for a headshot (a shot that lands on the enemy's head, usually an instant kill) (a shot that hits the enemy's head, usually resulting in instant death).

Tell your two teammates to regroup and enter the room.

Go up the stairs and use the snake cam (a remote camera used to scout ahead) on the door.

Tag both enemies visible through the camera.

Press up on the D-pad to send your team in; they should eliminate both enemies.

Look out the window on the left to see Alpha Team breach.

Proceed down the steps on the other side of the room.

Follow the path out a door and take cover on the corner of the wall.

Quickly eliminate the two enemies in plain sight, followed by two more that will appear; using your team is optional.

Hop over the gate and go up the path.

When you reach the door, go around the back to find another door.

Place your team on this door, use the snake cam, tag the enemies, and send your team in. You can try to help, but be cautious not to hit your own teammates unless you enter through the other door.

Inside, you will find a shield or two, but they are not recommended.

Go through the door and into the hallway.

Stack your team on the door to the right and snake the door.

Go to the window on the left side of the room and start firing.

Send your team in with a frag or flash grenade (you can change the rules of engagement settings by pressing a specific button). Alternatively, send them in first and attack second.

After clearing the room, go up the stairs, open the door, and pick off one enemy on the other side (snake the door first if necessary).

Take cover at the corner. Hold the reload button to change the rate of fire to a single shot burst and attempt to kill the distant enemy, or use your teammates for assistance. You can switch guns to use the scope on the Commando rifle.

Get your team on the rappel hooks on the railing and then join them.

Use the commands to send them down first, and follow after the initial dust settles.

Enter the hallway and proceed to the next room, which has three doors.

Go around to the right and place your team on the door. You can send them in directly, or go around to the opposite side, snake the door, tag the two enemies in the computer area, send your team in, and then enter from that door yourself. Your team can handle this encounter independently.

Out on the walkway, use the rappel lines going up.

At the top, proceed to the concrete block on the corner and take cover behind it.

Peek around the corner and take out the two guards with headshots.

Go through the next door and use your nightvision up a staircase. Turn off the nightvision at the door with the bomb.

Have your team disarm the bomb.

Inside, you will be forced to watch a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) (an in-game cinematic event). Be ready to act the moment you regain control.

Shoot any enemies (anyone who isn't a hostage).

Set your team to attack mode (change rules of engagement).

Crouch and go around the corner down the path to find small steps leading to the ground floor.

You can send your team down, go with them, or stay high and pick off enemies. The room is clear when you hear chatter and your radar (your minimap with nearby blips and threats marked) (a display showing nearby enemies and objectives, often on the minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen)) indicates no more threats.

Once the place is clear and enemies stop appearing, go downstairs and through the doors to find an ammo crate.

At the ammo crate (a green box), you can change your weapons, ammo, and clothes. Consider swapping the Commando for the Scout sniper rifle or another preferred weapon. You can also adjust your armor and mobility settings.

When finished, quickly send your team through the doorway and follow them.