This is a grueling defensive mission where you must hold a static position against relentless waves of enemies. Proper placement of turrets and timely use of killstreaks are vital for survival.
General Tips & Tricks
Resource management and positioning will determine whether you hold the line or get overrun.
- LMGs are King: Grab an LMG from the starting armory. You will need the high ammo capacity to suppress the massive waves of infantry pushing across the open tarmac. Reload during the brief lulls between waves.
- Turret Placement: Place your auto-turrets covering the left flank (near the hangars), as enemies tend to overwhelm that side more frequently. Protect the turrets, as they will draw fire and can be destroyed.
- Air Support: Save your designated air support laser targets for when enemy armored vehicles (APCs) appear. Don't waste them on standard infantry, as the APCs will shred your defenses if left unchecked.
Coin Location
There is one hidden coin in this mission that will grant you extra currency for your Safe House upgrades.
- Coin: Inside the ATC (Air Traffic Control) tower. During the fallback sequence, you will retreat into this building. Before heading upstairs to the sniper position, check the bottom floor reception desk. The coin is sitting next to a broken computer monitor.
Detailed Walkthrough: Phase 1 - Preparation & The First Wave
You have two minutes before the assault begins. Set up your defenses carefully.
- Defensive Setup: Place your claymores along the main trench line and arm your squad with heavy weapons from the armory tent.
- Hold the Line: Hold off the initial infantry assault and protect the anti-air batteries. Use the mounted machine guns until they run out of ammo.
- Mission Progress Prerequisite: The anti-air batteries must survive the first wave for air support to become available later.
Detailed Walkthrough: Phase 2 - The Fallback
The perimeter will eventually be breached by enemy armor. Fall back to the ATC tower.
- Tactical Retreat: Fall back to the secondary defensive line inside the ATC tower.
- Sniper Duty: From the top floor, use the sniper rifle to pick off RPG units targeting the tower.
- Rare Drop: The first elite RPG unit drops a specialized Thermal Sniper Scope.
- Hidden Safe (MISSABLE): During the fallback into the ATC tower, check the security office adjacent to the lobby before heading upstairs. The safe inside contains $1,000 cash. You cannot come back downstairs once the final assault begins!
Detailed Walkthrough: Phase 3 - Danger Close
In the final sequence, you will be completely surrounded.
- Paint the Targets: Paint the targets for the final, massive bombing run (Danger Close) to wipe out the remaining enemy forces and secure the airfield.
- Unlockable: Successfully calling in Danger Close without taking damage in the ATC tower unlocks the "Eye in the Sky" Emblem.