Campaign - Mission 10 - Dogs of war | Campaign ArmA II Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Date: 19th October 2009

Time: 15:30 PM

Main tasks:

1# deal with Russians

2# destroy Chedaki main base

WARNING: As a result of decisions taken earlier you start the mission as NAPA or the CDF. More, if you killed Prizrak in Badlands scenario - NAPA and CDF are fighting together against Chedaki, so mission will be not tough as usual. If Prizrak still exists - fight for freedom country pending between three factions.

WARNING 2: At the beginning on mission you must choose who will command whole operation - you or AI. In case of very high hardware requirements of DoW I prefer AI on commander's chair - it's not bad solution. Mission description is based on this style of play.

Chief designates you a few town to conquer. First few villages are easy, you shouldn't encounter massive enemy resistance. One capture is worth 500-750$ (depending on location importance), in addition you'll notice some supply trucks driving through conquered area - it's another source of money. Don't worry if comrades are quicker. Buy two BMP-2 [1] in case of enemy counterattack. Continue expansion to east and south. You can also use Fast Travel option to save some time [2].

WARNING 3: Shaftoe will contact you after Chernogorsk capture. He sends few tanks, Blackhawks and infantry groups - of course if you collected necessary evidence in previous missions. Also he will mark Lopotev hideout - Rocky Island (square 133/121). Take this task at the end of mission, now try capture some more towns. On NAPA scenario you will gain info about Lopotev in Mogilevka where you meet prisoner.

Task: 3# check Rocky Island

Note that capturing Elektrozavodsk is more difficult [1], because of armor vehicles patrolling city. Left your squad in base and use extra units. Also, you should spend some cash for Mi-24D. Order pilot to get out, board in and fly. Use Pik Kozlova as cover and try sight first targets. If you can't - fly closer. If enemy hit you hard - use hill for cover. Send all BMP-2 to centre and engage few armors in area. If you take care of bigger targets fly around city and kill all infantry units [2]. Prepare for next difficult piece of land - Msta village. It's certainly Chedaki main base. Left chopper on ground (there's too many AA vehicles) and buy tanks T-72. Capturing Msta ends task 2# destroy Chedaki main base.

Capturing Lopotev

It's time to arrest our evil guy. Fly to Rocky Island. It's essential to clear at first Lopotev guards before entering. You can do it in Mi-24D (kill ale units near radio tower), but be aware of small hut on top - it is Lopotev mansion. Sneak from eastern side of island [1]. On right side of hut you will notice another guard. Don't engage unit in black tracksuit! This is Lopotev. Kill all enemies (use house as cover and shoot every single unit running to you [2]) and capture quickly Lopotev using conversation option [3]. Wait for transport. Lopotev will board chopper, do it also [4]. In few minutes you'll discover that Lopotev must be transported to Russia. Drive to northern part of country. Near Vybor village (square 035/068) some Spetsnaz units prepared trap, get out from vehicle and go on hunting. After small shootout you'll get informed about successful prisoner deportation.

Task 1# deal with Russians completed

Task 3# check Rocky Island completed

WARNING 4: capturing Lopotev could be full of trouble for low-end computer users. Whole action is based on some scripts. It may happen that use of proper action takes few minutes (or more)! Meantime Lopotev will try to kill you. Shoot him on leg. Move behind house and wait. Force him to clear all AK-74 magazines (use leaning). Then arrest him.