Mission Three
Mission Objective: Capture the supply base before destroying it. Destroy various bridges around the mission area to buy yourself time. Capture the mystery facility at Op. Baker.

Primary Objectives: Capture supply depot at Op. Able. Capture shuttle pad at Op. Baker.

Secondary Objective: None

Difficulty: Hard

Mech Recommendation: Heavy Mech with enough close-range weaponry (autocannons work well) to defeat two Annihilators if necessary. Plus, there's plenty of sniping opportunities here as well.

Cross the bridge to the right of your start position and destroy the gun emplacements in the distance. As you approach the first objective at Op. Able, an Orion and Annihilator appear in the distance. Use long-range sniping techniques to down these two powerful Mechs before they get too close. If necessary, return to the Mobile Field Base for repair at the start position.

As you approach Op. Able, a river cuts your path. In the distance, protecting Op. Able, will be an assortment of emplacements, vehicles, and Supernovas. You should be out of missile range (make sure you're 800 meters or farther) but within range of your large lasers. Damage or destroy the Supernovas and take out all the emplacements you can get a lock on. Then, turn to the left and approach the bridge leading to this area.

Take out the emplacements with long-range lasers before dealing with the Mechs.

Beyond the bridge you'll spot two Vultures and two Orion Mechs. These aren't too much trouble if you take them out from a safe distance. Get them in range of your stationary lancemates as well (don't order them to attack or they'll charge) who will assist in the long-range barrage. Knock out all these Mechs then cross the bridge.

After those four Mechs are destroyed, the immediate area should be secure. MFB 2 is a solid spot to call in for the Mobile Field Base to repair and rearm your own Mech as well as your lancemates'. Continue your approach to Op. Able and destroy any remaining emplacements and Mechs from a safe distance. After all enemy forces are destroyed, the supply depot will be captured. Immediately after capture, three helicopters are deployed; eliminate them with lasers and continue on.

Begin your approach to Op. Baker and the final mission objective. Along the way take out some more defensive emplacements. As you get within 1,000 meters of Op. Baker, some Elementals approach. Try to take them out as quickly as possible with long-range lasers. Following behind the Elementals are two Annihilators.

Facing off against the final two Annihilators is a difficult task. One way to take them down would be to order your lancemates to attack. They'll charge and probably severely damage one before they're all destroyed. While they attack, you can pummel the Annihilator from long range with lasers or missiles. Still, you'll probably have to face a wounded Annihilator and a full-health Annihilator without the assistance of your lancemates after the smoke has cleared - not quite an inviting prospect. The Annihilators are slow, however, and you can rip them up with your autocannon and still retreat to the MFB for a rearm. It'll take some time; use the mountain here as cover as you attempt such a tactic. If your Mech is healthy, use long-range lasers and missiles to keep the Annihilators at bay. Keep retreating so you aren't in close-range of their powerful close-range weaponry. Once the two Annihilators are destroyed, the mission ends successfully.

Next: Operation Four, Mission Four