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E. Mission 5: China/Shanghai 06 February 2008 23:03 Chinese Standard Time [MS5]
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent

E. Mission 5: China/Shanghai 06 February 2008 23:03 Chinese Standard Time [MS5]

Complete Mission 5 in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent, including NSA objectives like getting Red Mercury and killing Dr. Aswat.

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Complete Mission 5 in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent, including NSA objectives like getting Red Mercury and killing Dr. Aswat.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Stabilize the helicopter using the left stick to ensure a safe landing.
  2. 2
    Reach the fence area. Options include climbing, cutting a hole, picking/breaking the gate lock, or using crates to jump to a ledge and then climbing a pipe to reach the roof.
  3. 3
    From the roof, avoid the patrolling guard and use the antenna/satellite dish cable to slide down to the other side of the fence, ideally while guards are distracted.
  4. 4
    Once past the fence, sneak between the wall and metal boxes. Turn off the Launch Crane lights by hacking the control box.
  5. 5
    Cross the crane when it moves, revealing a ladder, and rappel down to a platform.
  6. 6
    Move across the ledge and rappel down using the flashing red, blue, and yellow lights.
  7. 7
    Continue across ledges and windows until you reach another rappel point.
  8. 8
    Rappel down to an uncovered window where a secret meeting is occurring.
  9. 9
    Position yourself below the window and use your microphone to record the meeting. Rappel down quickly when the meter is full and you hear "Heads Up" to avoid a helicopter.
  10. 10
    Move left along the ledge as far as possible, then hang and move under a vent on the far left.
  11. 11
    A guard will open the vent; either wait for him to move away or pull him out for a non-lethal takedown. Reach the trap door in the left corner of the room.
  12. 12
    Proceed through the trap door and exit through the door above.
  13. 13
    In the next room, cut the wire on the wall near the washers and dryers to kill the lights.
  14. 14
    Enter the laundry area, climb the ladder at the back of the machines, and jump into the vent.
  15. 15
    You will emerge in a closet within the meeting room. Flip the light switch and exit.
  16. 16
    Move behind the partition and wait for Moss and others to leave. Enter the room they vacated and move to the right.
  17. 17
    Crouch in the corner with a green light on your back and wait for the guard by the window to move.
  18. 18
    Enter the room with the red horses, where the safe containing Red Mercury is located.
  19. 19
    Crack the safe to obtain the Red Mercury. Exit through the door next to the safe into another bathroom.
  20. 20
    Jump up to the vent and crawl through. Wait for the guard to leave before going to the ladder on the far wall.
  21. 21
    Rappel down to the platform below and wait for the elevator. Take it down to the next platform and walk across.
  22. 22
    Wait for another elevator on the other side to descend further. Take the curved ramp to the room area and cross the rail.
  23. 23
    Locate room 2405, then continue right to find room 2406.
  24. 24
    In room 2406, the safe with Dr. Aswat's notes is in the bedroom to the left. Proceed with caution, especially when fireworks cause light to enter through the window.
  25. 25
    Close the door to the bedroom and place a wall mine on it. Pick up a bottle for later use.
  26. 26
    Place a sticky camera on the wall near the room, away from the safe. Use a noise maker to draw attention to the camera, creating a distraction for the guard leaving the safe room.
  27. 27
    Sneak into the safe room, throw the bottle to alert the guard working on the safe, and then open the safe to get the documents. A perfect safe-cracking attempt is recommended to avoid detection.
  28. 28
    After obtaining the papers, move to a dark corner and exit when safe.
  29. 29
    As you make your way across the opposite bedroom, place another wall mine on the wall next to the door, as the NSA wants you to execute Dr. Aswat.
Tips
  • Method 4 for fence infiltration allows for a stealthy approach using the antenna cable.
  • Hacking the computer provides an option to turn off the Launch Crane lights, which is necessary for progression.
  • Use the microphone strategically to record the secret meeting without being detected.
  • Timing is crucial when dealing with the guard near the trap door to avoid killing him.
  • Cutting the wire in the laundry room creates darkness for easier movement.
  • Use the sticky camera and noise maker to distract guards while cracking the safe.
  • Save before attempting to crack the safe in room 2406, as it requires a precise mini-game.
  • Be aware that fireworks can increase your visibility when approaching the safe in room 2406.

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