[Mission 18] Sink the Buccaneer | Walkthrough Just Cause Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Mission objectives: This time you will have to sink one of the most valuable tools of president Mendoza - his personal destroyer ship. There are three nuclear warheads onboard. You will also have to disable them. The problem is that you will have to get the correct codes for the warheads. Thankfully, there's an army base in the area. You will have to enter it and retrieve three different briefcases.

Difficulty: hard

Complete walkthrough:

This is a very challenging mission. I guess that you'll have a lot of problems getting aboard the destroyer. There are also a lot of gunships in the area, so you will have to avoid their attacks all the time. Start off by going to the briefing area. You will have to talk to Sheldon (#1). Once you've been properly briefed, head on to a small boat (#2). It should be located in front of you.

You don't have to make any turns along the way. Your current objective is located in front of you. There's also a first black dot in this area (#1). You could go there right now, however this is not necessary. I will explain this in a short while. Make sure that you've reached the shore. Exit the boat and try getting closer to the entrance (#2). The briefcases are inside. You will have to get there somehow...

You will be able to solve this problems using many different approach methods. I will try to show you two of them. The most obvious way in would be to use a parachute. Start off by stealing a random motorcycle. Start moving towards the gate (#1). Once you're close enough, perform a stunt in order to activate the parachute. Thanks to that, you will be able to land inside the camp. Alternatively, you could go back to the black dot. You will find a monster truck here. Use it. Start moving towards a camp. There's a large hill here. Thanks to it, you'll be able to perform a huge jump (#2).

There are enemy soldiers in the camp. I would recommend that you ignore most of them. This will allow you to maintain a lower pursuit level. There are also some armored vehicles here (#1). You may consider taking one of them. Now you will have to find all three briefcases. Head on to one of the warehouses (the one on the right). There's a briefcase here (#2).

The second object can be found between two tents (#1). They are located near the front gate. The last briefcase is on the other side of the camp. Be on a look out for a small green building (#2). Before you decide to pick up the item, make sure you that you're prepared for the next part of the mission. First of all, use your rocket launcher (only once!!) to destroy one of the enemy gunships. You should also steal a new armored vehicle. It would be best if it was equipped with a minigun. Once you've done those things, pick up the briefcase.

The second part of this mission is going to be much more difficult. I would recommend that you stick closely to my instructions. Exit the base. You shouldn't have any problems destroying a small gate. Turn left (#1). You will be using this road to reach a small harbour area. Be careful, though. There are at least two new gunships in the air. It would be best if you had destroyed them. You won't have to use the rocket launcher. Make sure you've got a minigun (#2). Use it to take care of the helicopters. The vehicle you're currently using must remain intact. You'll need for a few more minutes.

You should be able to reach your new target without any major problems (#1). There are some enemy vehicles in the area, however you may ignore most of them. Thanks to that, you should be able to maintain fourth (instead of fifth) level of pursuit. Once you've reached your destination, a short cut-scene should appear on your screen (#2). President Mendoza has already left the destroyer. Don't worry. We'll get him soon. Now you will have to focus only on destroying the ship.

Start off by eliminating all of the nearby helicopters (use the minigun). Once again, you will have be able to choose on how to get to the destroyer. The game will suggest that you use a second black dot. You would have to step up to a small console and press a button (#1). Thanks you that, you would be given a very small, underwater scooter (#2). You could then use it to get closer to the destroyer.

I wouldn't recommend choosing this approach method. There are a lot of mines in the area (#1). You would have avoid them. Additionally, enemy gunships would be using rockets in order to stop you. There is a better way to reach your goal. Wait for one of the patrol boats to get here. Take out the shooter and start swimming towards the boat. Enter it. You will have to make a turn (#2). Head on to the destroyer. Watch out for nearby mines, though!

You will have to be quick about it, because more gunships will arrive here very soon. You wouldn't be able to defend yourself against their attacks. Make a jump (or perform a stunt) in order to reach the main deck of the destroyer (#1). Now for the much easier part. You will have to find three consoles. Head on to your closest target. It turns out that each console has a metal cover. You will have to use the C4 in order to destroy it (#2).

Make sure that you have moved back to a safe distance! Once the explosion has occurred, return to the console. You will be able to use it (#1). Thankfully, you won't be entering any codes by yourself. It's all done automatically. You should be careful. There are a few enemies in the vicinity (#2), however you shouldn't have any problems with them. Furthermore, they won't be replaced by anyone else.

There are two more consoles for you to find. A second object is located on the opposite side of the ship. It would be wise to take care of an enemy gunship first (#1). You will also come across several new soldiers. You don't have to conserve your ammunition anymore. Step up to the metal cover and blow it up by using the C4 charge (#2). After that, enter the second code.

There's only one more console remaining. You will have to reach the opposite end of the ship. Start moving forward (#1). Be careful, though (#2). Some of the soldiers will try to surprise you. Additionally, take down enemy gunships. You should have enough rockets to deal with them. Step up to the designated spot and use the C4.

Wait for the last explosion to occur (make sure that you're not standing too close to the metal cover). Use the console in order to enter the code (#1). You will receive an information that the ship is going to be destroyed in 20 seconds. Don't worry... you won't have to do anything in particular. Jump over the balustrade, so you'll find yourself in the water. An interesting cut-scene will appear on the screen (#2). After that, this mission will come to an end.

Important! Get ready for the grand finale! Before you decide to proceed with three final missions of the game, make sure that you take full control of the entire map. The game will unlock all of the remaining provinces for you (except for one small island). You will be able to liberate three sectors - Provincia de Don Ernesto, Provincia de Don Velasco and Costa Brava. You should know exactly what has to be done. Make sure that you attack an army base first. After that, liberate one of the nearby villages. You'll also unlock several interesting hideouts. I'd strongly recommend that you try and advance to the highest rank of the Guerrilla organization. Thanks to that, you'll unlock a lot of interesting toys, including an excellent machine gun.