5. Operation—Emtezcas

Head to the Port of Oakland and hack the ctOS box, allowing Josh to create another mosaic of this drop-off point. Seek more evidence by profiling the clues. Note that on this occasion, don’t expect the mosaic to be 100 percent accurate. Use a Quadcopter to get the best view.

Preparation: Clues This is a compact container maze with enemies halting their transportation and effectively blocking your main escape routes. Study the area carefully to avoid disappointment. At the very least, destroy the scenery under the eastern container, to the left of where the ambulance will park; this allows an easy escape option if all else fails. Sniper 1 Expect a foe to climb the containers to the northeast and take up residence on this upper gantry, covering the entire container maze with a long-range rifle. Tackle this foe, while remaining hidden, or blast everything that isn’t ambulance-shaped. Do not allow him to reach this point. Van Reinforcements 1 A van carrying two guards follows the ambulance in, effectively hemming in the target in the center of this container maze. With the way blocked to the north and south, only the eastern gap seems like a feasible exit. However, there are other ways out (see below). Ambulance This has the evidence you need—a dead body. You must steal the ambulance and drive to the FBI headquarters to complete this mission. Keeping this vehicle intact is of paramount importance, and it forces you to stop prepping all the scenery with proximity traps. At least, anywhere north of this target. Van Reinforcements 2 Two more vans head in from this direction and park south of the ambulance. This is problematic, since it doesn’t allow easy access out of the containers to the south. Plus, did you notice two vehicles? Not to worry; each one only carries a single foe. Sniper 2 Another sniper is on the cargo container southeast of the ambulance. This area is tight, and the firepower is impressive. This could be the toughest objective yet!

Paths to Completion

You must now remove the ambulance from this area and drive it to the FBI headquarters. There are easy and difficult ways to accomplish this:

Ambulance Chaser

Prep the maze’s southern area, where the two vans will arrive from. Destroy these remotely with proximity traps; you don’t even need to look at them. Meanwhile, remain atop the green cargo container in the maze’s northwest area, so you have an exceptional view of the ambulance and van approaching from the northeast.

As the ambulance passes you, punt a grenade or quickly throw and detonate a bomb so the van explodes. This leaves only the enemy who drove the ambulance in. Tase him when he leaves the vehicle, as well as any other stragglers. Then either reverse north, out of the maze, or destroy the explosive pallet under the gap in the eastern containers and drive under the containers to escape.

Another option is to place yourself southeast, across the large street, by some red road barriers. Watch the two vans approach from the south. Punt a grenade into both vans so they never reach the container maze. Then assault the north part of the maze after blowing up reinforcements. Now drive the ambulance south, without having to worry about removing vans from your route.

Tezcas Eraser

Climb to the highest point on the metal containers northeast of the maze. Wait for all vehicles to arrive and every foe to get into position. Then drop down to the north gantry and strangle the sniper. Work your way down and tase the foes in the main ground area and to the south. After you’ve neutralized all foes without raising the alarm, move any vehicles blocking either the north or south exits before driving the ambulance out.

Another option is to tase all the foes, then remotely move the two vans parked to the south. Remotely steer the ambulance out of here before reinforcements arrive.

Fast Pacer

Find a good hiding spot and launch your Quadcopter. Litter the entrance to the south with explosive bombs, so when the two enemy vans arrive, both explode. This only leaves enemies to the north. Neutralize them with bombs dropped by your Quadcopter—do not hit the ambulance! Remotely drive the ambulance south, out of the maze. Drop down, enter the ambulance, and flee.

I’ll Take This, Sir

Destroy the explosive pallet under the eastern container opening prior to summoning the Tezcas. With an ambulance-sized hole, hide close to this exit on the ground, and when the ambulance parks, sneak in or remotely drive the vehicle left, through the gap, and away. If any exits are guarded by enemy vehicles, hack them as you attempt to flee, reversing them out of your path. Apply this to any of your escape plans.

Operation Continues

Flee the area, using the usual faction-avoidance tactics to escape; remember to hack the road barriers as you leave the port to thwart your pursuers. Then drive the ambulance to the street in front of the FBI headquarters and get out of the vehicle.