Weapons

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Weapons

5-7 Handgun - This is the basic weapon you first acquire. It generally takes two shots to take out a guard. Like most of the weapons in the game it makes a noise as it fires which can attract the attention of surrounding guards. You will find a suppresser later in the game which will silence the weapon. This allows you to take out guards one at a time without attracting to much attention.

R5 Automatic Rifle - This machine gun fires a rapid succession of bullets at a target. A bit more powerful than the handgun, but due to there being no suppresser it can attract unwanted attention.

E/M Hand Grenade - This grenade disrupts electronic equipment. This is mainly used for disabling camera's for a short period of time.

Hand Grenade - Good old fashioned explosives. Throw at the target and take out a large area of troops. Useful if you are against a large amount of troops, i.e. when you are being pursued.

Stun Grenade - When thrown this causes a bright flash. Any soldiers in a certain area will be stunned. Another useful weapon to avoid pursuit.

Nikita - Missile launcher. After firing you get control of the missile itself. It will speed up but slow down when you change direction. Get ready to run as it will alert the guards on detonation.

Mines - You get these by picking them up from where the enemy has set them. Use the mine detector to locate them on the radar. Works on proximity. Get to close to them and boom.