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The Story Thus Far...
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April 1st, 1945: The twilight of the war...
The scene opens on the R.U.S.E. logo, which as the camera comes into focus and pulls away, is painted on the ammeter of a radio, which is broadcasting a communique to Allied Major General Andrew Campbell. A woman, identifying herself as 'Nightingale', states that 'Prometheus' is still unknown. She also relays that an allied Admiral Canaris has been moved from Flossenburg camp to Colditz Castle. She worries that her identity may be compromised, as she had to bribe her way in to speak with him; there is a brief struggle and German shouts over the radio, leading us to believe 'Nightingale' has been captured.
Two weeks later... Allied HQ outside Leipzig, Germany
Two American officers are arguing over their current orders while playing poker. The first comments on why they haven't moved ahead, citing Major Sheridan's previous success. The other defends him, asking "...you gonna argue with three stars?" The first asks for the other to deal him four cards, assuring him he has an ace; the other officer refuses, demanding to see the ace. The two of them jump to their feet, but immediately call off their brawl when Major Sheridan and Major-General Campbell enter the room. Sheridan briefly explains that they have a side-mission to retrieve Agent Nightingale and Admiral Canaris from Colditz Castle while the rest of the army moves ahead. As he turns to leave, Joe remarks that Kowalski (the first of the two officers) "...didn't even have a face-card.", much to Kowalski's dismay.
Major-General Campbell briefly pulls Joe aside and thanks him personally for taking the side mission, before they turn to the map table, and the mission begins...
Mission Overview
This is a fairly straightforward mission to ease you into the format that R.U.S.E. uses. You are assisted by some allied troops, but you must use the Super Pershings at your disposal to clear the way through the light German resistance and make your way to Colditz (a large city at the far end of the map, directly ahead of you) before the Germans can mount a proper counter-attack.
Main Objectives:
Bonus Objectives:
- Preserve Super Pershings: +50 Points -- The tanks at your command are 'on-loan' from Allied High Command, and they would very much like to have them back; preferably in one piece.
Tactics and Strategies
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