Walkthrough - Saudi Arabia - Bug Al-Samad Airfield | Saudi Arabia Alpha Protocol Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

INTRODUCTION:

You can buy additional Intel for this mission (use the computer in the hideout and choose Clearinghouse). The available options are:

- More info on the Al-Samad organization.

- Map of the airfield. Useful, especially considering its low price.

- A sniper rifle at the airfield. This is also a considerable option, which will help you get rid of the enemies in the first phase of the mission (it won't of much use later on, as you can't take it with you).

Before departure, there will be a briefing with Min Tang (it's worth to use all the dialogue options).

Take a silenced gun, as a large part of the mission (or even the whole, depending on your skills and willingness) can be completed while staying in the shadows. Remember that after starting an alarm, you can hack into one of the numerous control panels and then wait for the enemies to return to their normal duties.

Don't forget about checking out the building (mostly hangars in this mission). It hasn't been completely described in the guide, which focuses mainly on the mission's goals; however the places in which you can find items have been marked on the map.

MAP:

GETTING TO THE AIRFIELD:

You begin in the western part of the map (M2, 1). The first guard is patrolling the area; you can get rid of him easily, without starting an alarm. Look out for the nearby camera; you can go pass it from the south side. Now you can go near the big square at the western part of the airfield (M2, 2).

You can get rid of the nearby enemies in two ways. If you have guaranteed yourself a sniper rifle, it would be wise to climb the left building and from there move to the nearby sniper tower (M2, 3). After getting to the top you will be able to easily eliminate the enemies, with the sniper rifle being silenced. In case you can't use this weapon, you'll have to stay below and eliminate all the enemies while keeping an eye for at least one camera.

You can get to the next part of the map in two ways. The first option is to use the main gate (M2, 4), which is being monitored by one of the cameras. You can of course hack into the control panel by the gate, but it's very risky. It's better to get into the computer found inside the southern building (M2, 5).

The second possibility assumes using the northern building. You can get inside by jumping onto the roof from the nearby sniper tower or breaking in through the door at the ground level. Ultimately you have to get onto a balcony (M2, 6), from which you will be able to jump onto a container and from it onto a balcony adjoining the bigger hangar.

SIDE MISSION - ELIMIANTING SHAHEED'S ELITE TROOPS:

The enemies mentioned above are staying inside the northern hangar (M2, 7) and of course it will be easier to get to them if you've chosen to jump onto the balcony of this building. In case of choosing the main gate, you'd have to quickly use the door leading to the hangar. There are two enemies close to each other, so there's a high probability of getting spotted. Take a look round the hangar, you can find a Reactive Polymer Weave (armour upgrade) among other items (M2, 1).

GOING THROUGH THE SOUTHERN HANGAR:

You can't use the main passage leading east, so you have to go pass the southern hangar (M2, 8). Keep your eyes opened, as the area is being patrolled by a couple guards. Additionally look out for the sniper to the north-east of this area (M2, 9). Inside the hangar you will find a computer (M2, 10) which will allow you to turn off the two nearby cameras. You can get out of the hangar in two ways (M2, 11). I definitely don't recommend the ground level exit, it's better to use the ladders and ride down the line from the balcony.

AVOIDING THE ENEMY POST:

You have to head to the sniper tower (M2, 9), which will require different tactics depending on whether you activated the alarm or not. If the sniper is shooting at you, eliminate the normal enemies first, get closer to him and try to get rid of him from behind a cover. If the alarm isn't activated, silently eliminate two enemies on your way. You can eliminate the sniper as well, or just leave him be. Whatever the tactics, your goal is to get to the door leading to the new hangar (M2, 12).

APPROACHING THE TOWER:

It's worth to eliminate the nearest enemies as fast as possible, which shouldn't be too hard. Now you have to choose how to get to the tower. The safer option is to climb the ladder (M2, 13) and get to the spot from which you will be able to make two jumps (M2, 14).

The more risky option is to get to the southern hangar (M2, 15), which can be justified by the by the will to complete another side mission. Unfortunately the area is being patrolled by enemy soldiers and additionally you would have to deal with operating a stationary machine gun. In the second case, it's worth to aim at the explosive barrels in the area. Don't forget about the possibility to turn off the alarm after the fight.

SIDE MISSION - SAGOTAGE THE GUN DEPOT:

Completing this task will be fairly easy if you've chosen to go to the southern hangar (M2, 15) or pretty hard in case you used the balconies to get to the tower. The weapon depot can be found in the middle part of the hangar (M2, 16). Just approach the crates and press SPACE. It's worth to notice that you in fact don't need to fight the enemies here, because you can as well get out of the hangar using one of the two southern exits.

GETTING INSIDE THE TOWER:

There are seven ways to get into the last building:

	Option 1 - jumping onto the roof of the last building from the balcony of the nearby northern hangar It's the easiest option if you don't want to destroy the weapon depot. Use the ladder in the northern hangar (M2, 13), get to the balcony (M2, 14), make two jumps and use the hatch on the roof of the last building (M2, 17).
	Option 2 - getting to the eastern sniper tower and riding down the line This on the other side is the best option in case you've chosen to sabotage the depot. You need to get to the eastern sniper tower (M2, 18) and ride down the line, thanks to which you will get to the hatch on the roof of the last building (M2, 17).
	Option 3 - use the balconies of the southern hangar and ride down the line This is a bit risky option (M2, 19), as you may get noticed by the guards below, including one operating a machine gun. Choose it if you've already eliminated the nearby enemies and want to surprise those inside the last building. You'll need to use a hatch in this option as well (M2, 17).
	Option 4 - going up the ladder onto the last building's roof The ladder can be found by the eastern wall of the building (M2, 22), but you may reach it only after eliminating every enemy soldier. Choose it if you don't want to enter the building using any of the doors.
	Option 5 - using the main entrance Choose this option (M2, 20) only if you've already eliminated every enemy soldier. Otherwise it would be very hard, as there's a machine gut post by the entrance.
	Option 6 - using the locked door in the north-west corner It's an interesting possibility (M2, 21), however getting to this door isn't necessarily easy. On the other hand once you've opened them, getting to the last target will be very quick.
	Option 7 - using the closed door at the eastern wall Use it (M2, 22) only if you don't intend to make use of the ladder mentioned in option 4 or the door from option 5.

SIDE MISSION - GATHERING ADDITIONAL INTEL:

You can wait with completing this side mission until the whole ground level is secured. If only you won't rush and will keep an eye on the enemies, you even may be able to do this without starting an alarm. After clearing out the room, head out to one of the eastern rooms (M2, 23) and hack into the computer (mini-game).

SIDE MISSION - GETTING THE FLIGHT RECORDS:

In order to get the records, you have to get to the underground using the stairs in the computer room (M2, 24). Look out for the two guards patrolling the area; get rid of them, localize the computer (M2, 25) and hack into the system.

PLANTING A BUG:

In order to plant the bug, you have to get to the top of the tower and that means having to use the stairs (M2, 26). Look out for a single guard which you will meet upstairs. Take him out and then approach the marked computer (M2, 27). Play the mini-game in order to plant the bug. After getting back to the hideout, there will be a briefing with Mina Tang waiting for you.