Mission 3 - Egyptian Embassy | Mission 12 - Site F Splinter Cell: Blacklist Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
Location of collectibles
I recommend that, this time, you set out to find the collectibles right after the beginning of this mission. It is especially important in the case of the Blacklist Laptop, because in the case of alarming the enemy, or initiating one of the traps, it will self destruct . The laptop is inside the embassy but, don't go there straight away because you need to disarm laser traps first. You do that by destroying two boxes (e.g. with the pistol) - the first one is in the left part of the square in a small room under the stairs (screenshot 1), and the other one is attached to a wall to the right of the embassy.
Only towards the end, enter the embassy building, while avoiding your enemies. Also here, you should not hurry and destroy the security camera first. The reward for hacking into the laptop is 40 thousand dollars.
The Dead Drop is, for a change, very well hidden. Go left of the embassy entrance and locate the green drain pipe shown in screenshot 1. Climb up that pipe to the very top and shimmy to the left over the ledge. You need to reach a small window shown in screenshot 2. The reward for obtaining the collectible is 10 thousand dollars.
Location description
As much as Charlie's previous missions, to a large extent, took place indoors, in here, you are almost for the whole time, wandering under the sky. The key area for this mission is, of course, the huge square in front of the embassy and, in spite of appearances, remaining on its lower level isn't that bad an idea. Only in the further rounds, it would be better to restrict this tactic to prevent being spotted by a sniper or a door, or prevent being surrounded by the enemies.
While out in the square, it is a good idea to hide behind covers but, also trams make an interesting hiding place. It is worth remembering, though, that there are two entrances to each tram and you can't let yourself be surprised by the enemies. A good place to launch attacks, especially in the co-op mode, is the embassy's upper balcony that offers overview of the entire square. What is more, in a pressing situation, you can grab onto the zipline and zip down into the central part of the square.
An idea worth mentioning is using the upper balconies because they can help your character considerably at avoiding detection. If you are playing solo, try to entrench yourself in the left (the availability of weapon depot), or the right (the possibility of hiding on the ground floor) part of the balconies. In the case of the co-op mode, both players should take positions at the opposite sides of the balconies. Apart from the balconies, you can also try out shimmying along building ledges but, this makes it more difficult to use firearms and, in a situation of alarming the enemies, you may be cornered.
If you haven't selected the highest difficulty level (Perfectionist), it is definitely worthwhile to visit frequently the supply crates that are all around the area to replenish ammo and gadgets. It is best to return to the chest under the left part of the balconies, i.e. in the spot where one of the power boxes for the lasers used to be. The remaining two crates (they are close to each other) are located in front of the entrance to the embassy and, unfortunately, reaching them may prove very risky in most cases.
After you return to the mobile command center, get acquainted with your ratings and receive your reward. You can talk to Charlie about the next assignment - Russian Embassy.