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Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction
Weapon and Vehicle Guide
Version 1.30
By: Evoco
E-mail: toughguy2341@yahoo.com
Date Started: 1/16/05
Last Updated: 4/05/05
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Introduction
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This guide will focus on providing you with info on the entire arsenal
that is at your disposal in Mercenaries for the PS2. Mercenaries
gives the player access to many different weapons and vehicles and allows
the player to freely roam around and do what he/she sees fit. Being able to
go about missions etc. and doing them in many different ways grants a free
non-linear environment to the player. The game is great, and it has already
been recognized as a solid, fun game.
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/Note\
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- This guide contains spoilers. I will try and keep any spoilers as
mild as possible, but if you are worried by even the smallest
spoiler I insist you don't read this guide until you see fit.
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Version History
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- 1/16/05 - Version 0.25 - First version of guide created.
- 1/26/05 - Version 0.50 - Binoculars section added.
- Noted grammar problems fixed.
- Separated the vehicles into two categories
for each faction (except Other), ground and air.
- Clip Size information added for each weapon.
- Added a helicopter in the vehicle section for each
faction (2 helicopters for the mafia).
- Added information on another vehicle for each
faction.
- Future Updates section removed.
- Extra tip added for grenades and AM Sniper.
- More vehicle info added: M3 APC,Type 89 APC,
SUV (Mafia), BMP APC, GSRN Truck.
- Secret weapon section and info added.
- 1/27/05 - Version 0.60 - Noted grammar problems fixed.
- Fixed name on S. Korean scout vehicle from
M1025 to K1025, and S. Korean TOW vehicle
from M966 to K966.
- Numbering fixed in vehicle section.
- There will now be a location section for each
and every vehicle.
- New vehicle info added: UH-60 Transport, S70
Transport, GL Technical, BRDM Scout, SMC 2200,
MD-500.
- 1/28/05 - Version 0.70 - Noted grammar problems fixed.
- Street Sweeper and M3 APC information fixed.
- Removed a NOTE from the vehicle section that
isn't needed and replaced it with a NOTE on
vehicle ammunition capacity.
- Tips updated: Fragmentation Grenade.
- North Korean vehicles will now have a bounty
section added to show how much money you get
when you destroy the respective vehicle.
- Started to add ammunition loadout for vehicles that
have weapons.
- Helicopter winch TIP added under the vehicle
section.
- New vehicle info added: Cargo Truck {N. Korean},
Transport Truck, MI-2 Light Attack, FROG-7.
- 1/29/05 - Version 0.80 - Noted grammar problems fixed.
- ASCII art added.
- Added clip size information for the Assault Rifle.
- New vehicle info added: M1126 APC, Type 80 Tank,
VIP Sedan, BTR APC, ZSU-57 Anti-Air, SMC 2300.
- Additional numbering errors fixed.
- Changed anti-tank missiles to anti-surface missiles
to better describe its capabilities.
- Fixed M3 APC Tips section.
- 1/30/05 - Version 0.81 - Noted grammar problems fixed.
- Bounty info updated:  BTR APC, BMP APC, T-54 Tank,
ZSU-57 Anti-Air.
- Ammo capacity info updated: Type 89 APC, K966,
M3 APC.
- Location info updated: MD-500, LHX Light Attack,
Type 80 Tank.
- Action Hijacking question added in FAQ section.
- 1/31/05 - Version 0.90 - Info section for various vehicles fixed.
- Mystery Vehicles section added.
- New vehicle info added: Ambulance, Baggage Carrier,
SMC 2100, Street Racer, Type 95 Anti-Air.
- Bounty info updated: BRDM Scout, MD-500 Scout.
- Location info updated: MD-530, UH-60 Transport.
- Ammo capacity info updated: UH-60 Transport,
BRDM Scout, BMP APC, BTR APC, TOW Technical,
SUV {Mafia}, MG Technical, GL Technical.
- 2/01/05 - Version 0.91 - Location info updated: K966, M1126 APC,
SUV {Mafia}.
- New tip added under vehicle section describing
how to figure out if you are damaging a vehicle
- Vehicles will now have a section to show if they
are able to transport a subdued 'card'.
(Idea submitted by Cougar)
- Fixed mix-up with the MI-17. The MI-17 is the
chinese transport helicopter, while the bulky
helicopter found during the "Embedded" mission
resembles a US transport helicopter used for
military transport.
- Fixed some MI-35 info errors.
- 2/02/05 - Version 0.92 - Noted grammar problems fixed.
- Additional numbering errors fixed.
- Card loadable info updated: MD-500
- New vehicle info added: K200 APC, T-62 Tank.
- 2/03/05 - Version 0.93 - Additional AM Sniper tip added.
- New vehicle info added: M1978 Artillery,
Type 66 Artillery.
- 2/04/05 - Version 0.94 - Added Chop Shop Reward section for each vehicle
to show how much money you get when you take that
vehicle to it.
- Added Chop Shop NOTE in vehicle section.
- Switched placement of the "Miscellaneous Weapons"
section with the "Mystery Vehicles" section.
- 2/05/05 - Version 0.95 - All of the weapons are eventually available from
the Merchant of Menace shop, so I edited the
NOTE located in the vehicle section accordingly.
- New vehicle info added: Metro Bus, SA-8 Anti-Air.
- 2/06/05 - Version 0.96 - New vehicle info added: Control Vehicle,
Surveillance.
- 2/09/05 - Version 0.97 - "Airstrike Vehicles/Aircraft" section added.
- New vehicle info added: Lada 124, K-60 Transport,
Hummer H3. (Info provided by MasterVG782)
- MI-17 info moved from the "Mystery Vehicles"
section to the "Vehicles" section.
(MI-17 update provided by MasterVG782)
- Location info updated: MI-17.
- Fixed "Table of Contents" section.
- 2/14/05 - Version 0.98 - Fixed tips for the Anti-Aircraft Missile and
M1978 Artillery.
- Fixed K-53 mix-up, the MI-26 is the Russian
heavy transport while the rare helicopter found
during the "Embedded" mission is the K-53.
- New vehicle info added: Fuel Truck, M1027 Anti-Air,
Type 07 Prototype, MI-17 Transport {N. Korean}.
(N. Korean MI-17 info submitted by MasterVG782)
- Bounty info updated: Control Vehicle.
- Ammo capacity info updated: SA-8 Anti-Air,
LHX Light Attack, M1978 Artillery,
Heavy Machine Gun.
- Card Loadable? info updated: Jaju.
- Location info updated: K200 APC, Type 80 Tank,
M3 APC, LHX Light Attack, MI-2 Light Attack.
- 2/15/05 - Version 0.99 - Noted grammar problems fixed.
- Ammo capacity info updated: M1126 APC.
- 2/20/05 - Version 1.00 - MI-26 info moved from the "Mystery Vehicles"
section to the "Vehicles" section.
(MI-26 update provided by Jalenxl1)
- Fixed numbering error in the Russian Mafia aircraft
section.
- New FAQ question about bailing out of choppers
added.
- New vehicle info added: Cargo Truck {Chinese},
M1955 Artillery {N. Korean}, CH-47 Cargo {Chinook},
Type 07 Supergun.
- Ammo capacity info updated: WZ-9 Light Attack,
Type 07 Prototype, Recoilless Rifle.
- Chop Shop Reward info updated: K200 APC.
- Location info updated: M1027 Anti-Air, M3 APC,
Taebaek, SMC 2300, K200 APC, M1 Abrams,
MI-35 Hind Gunship, BRDM Scout.
- 3/02/05 - Version 1.10 - The Chop Shop does not reward money for supplying
them mafia vehicles, so the Chop Shop NOTE has
been updated accordingly.
- Fixed name for the S. Korean "Surveillance" vehicle
to "K200 Surveillance".
- Ground vehicle info added to the
"Airstrike Vehicles/Aircraft" section.
- Ammo capacity info updated: M1 Abrams.
- Chop Shop Reward info updated: Taebaek, M1 Abrams,
Jaju, K1025 Scout.
- Location info updated: M1 Abrams, LHX Light Attack,
MI-17 Transport {N. Korean}, K200 Surveillance,
K200 APC, M3 APC.
- 3/08/05 - Version 1.20 - K-53 info moved from the "Mystery Vehicles"
section to the "Vehicles" section.
- Tips updated: MD-530 Scout.
- New vehicle info added: M1955 Artillery {Chinese}.
- Bounty info updated: FROG-7, MI-35 Hind.
- Ammo capacity info updated: Type 96 Tank,
MI-35 Hind.
- Card Loadable? info updated: FROG-7, BRDM Scout,
BTR APC,
- Chop Shop Reward info updated: Street Racer
- Location info updated: Type 96 Tank, Street Racer,
K200 Surveillance, LHX Light Attack, MD-530 Scout,
Type 95 Anti-Air.
- 4/05/05 - Version 1.30 - Fixed name for the Russian Mafia "KA-50 Anti-Armor"
to "KA-50 Attack".
- New vehicle info added: Cargo Truck {S. Korean},
Cargo Truck {Allied}.
- Ammo capacity info updated: KA-50 Attack.
- Location info updated: VIP Sedan, KA-50 Attack,
MI-17 Transport {N. Korean}, K200 Surveillance.
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Table of Contents
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I. FAQ
II. Binoculars
III. Weapons
IV. Secret Weapons
V. Vehicles
a. Allied
b. Chinese
c. South Korean
d. North Korean
e. Russian Mafia
f. Other
VI. Mystery Vehicles
VII. Airstrike Vehicles/Aircraft
VIII. Miscellaneous Weapons
IX. Contact Information
X. Credits
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I. FAQ
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1. Q - How do I go about getting new weapons?
A - There are various ways to acquire new weaponry, some examples
include killing or incapacitating a soldier wielding a weapon or
calling in a supply drop from the Merchant of Menace etc.
2. Q - How do I go about getting a vehicle?
A - Roam around until you locate one, then hijack it at will. You
may also purchase certain vehicles from the Merchant of Menace
website.
3. Q - Can I kill any soldier/civilian in this game.
A - Yes.
4. Q - What penalties are there for killing the different soldiers?
A - When you kill a soldier your relation to the soldiers faction is
decreased. A very low faction bar results in a hostile relation to
that faction.
5. Q - What is Collateral Damage?
A - Collateral Damage is when civilians die due to the crossfires
of a battle when the civilian was not an intended target.
6. Q - How many weapons can I hold at one time?
A - You can possess two main weapons at any given time which are holstered
on your back, not counting grenades and various support items.
7. Q - Can I have both weapons holstered and then use my fists?
A - No you cannot, although both weapons will be holstered when you choose
to use a support item.
8. Q - Can I recruit soldiers and create my own faction?
A - No, but you can get in a vehicle and honk the horn (O button) and nearby
friendly soldiers will get in the vehicle as long there are open seats.
9. Q - Can I kill myself?
A - Yes, there are many ways to, but I do not see any viable reason for this
besides wanting to retry a mission or respawning after getting stuck
in a glitch.
10. Q - Can I save vehicles in a type of garage?
A - As far as I know, No.
11. Q - Can I store acquired weapons in some sort of showroom for future use?
A - No, although I see no need for this when there is the convenient
Merchant of Menace at our fingertips.
12. Q - What is this Merchant of Menace?
A - The Merchant of Menace is the Black Market in the game
run by the Russian Mafia. You can order in vehicles, supplies, and air
strikes to be delivered to your current location. Access the shop
through your PDA or by pressing the right directional button.
13. Q - If I unwillingly kill a soldier, does it count as a negative to the
faction the soldier represents?
A - As long as a soldier dies because of your direct fire, or area of
effect damage caused by your weapons it will count as a negative
to the respective faction. There are some exceptions.
14. Q - Are there explosive barrels?
A - Yes, there are yellow barrels scattered across the map. Shoot at
it to cause incendiary damage to the surrounding area damaging
nearby vehicles and infantry. There are also bigger yellow
containers which are flammable just the same.
15. Q - Can I approach my objective covertly?
A - Yes, two weapons allow you to sneak around with power which
are the Covert SMG and Sniper Rifle and you can also disguise
yourself as part of another faction by commandeering one of
the respective factions vehicles.
16. Q - Can I mix and match passengers?
A - Yes, you can have passengers of different factions in your vehicle
at once.
17. Q - What is Action Hijacking?
A - Action Hijacking is when you hijack certain vehicles thats already
being driven/piloted and are ready for combat such as tanks and
helicopters. Your mercenary will perform a quick attack maneuver
to rid the vehicle of its driver and then take control. These
certain vehicles are usually helicopters, tanks, etc. You cannot
action hijack a vehicle until you finish off any secondary gunners
that may be in the vehicle. To action hijack a helicopter, it must
be low enough to the point where you see it kicking up dust.
18. Q - How can I make bailing out of choppers safer.
A - Bailing is not such a good choice in this game since we don't have a
parachute. When you bail from really high up, you will probably die
when you hit the ground and if you bail and survive the fall, it is
very likely the chopper will fall on or near you killing you anyway.
What seems to work better is to just stay in the chopper and slam it
into the ground and there will be a chance that your merc will not get
damaged much if at all.
19. Q - How can I get my question in the FAQ section?
A - As long your question is connected to information in this guide,
I will add it in here. Check the "Contact Information" section on
how to contact me. No joke questions please.
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II. Binoculars
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The binoculars in this game is very useful during certain situations and
greatly helps a player who likes to do things covertly. There are also some
missions that rely heavily on its usefulness. Access your binoculars by
pressing down on the R3 Analog Stick.
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- You can scope out a situation before you approach it. Find out what kind
of resistance there will be, its good to go in prepared.
- You can use the binoculars to get an ID on your target. When you examine
a person or vehicle, your binoculars will identify the target on the scope.
(This also works against the cards you have to capture).
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III. Weapons
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Throughout the game you will be carrying around your personal choice of
weaponry while on foot. You can wield two main weapons, have up to 12
grenades in all (6 Fragmentation grenades, 6 Stun Grenades) and have a
menu of support items you allocate through various places such as the
Merchant of Menace. C4 explosives are one of the main support items you
have access to during much of the game. Choose your gear carefully, it may
mean a life or death situation on the battlefield.
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/Note\
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- All of the weapons will eventually be available from the Merchant
of Menace shop.
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- Supply crates are located all across the map. Break these crates
to restock on ammo and loot weapons. These crates can also contain
weapons you don't commonly find on soldiers.
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--( Anti-Aircraft Missile )--
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Info - A convenient anti-air weapon made for infantry. Missiles fired will
lock onto and follow the aircraft you have on target.
Tips - Not as effective on armored vehicles.
Missile Round - 1
Total Missile Capacity - 2
Useful Against: Aircraft
----------( 2. )------------
--( Anti-Material Sniper )--
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Info - This weapon is a unique one. It uses 12.7mm rounds which are able
to pierce through armor on vehicles. Also comes with telescopic
sight.
Tips - Horrible recoil when moving.
- Best used when stationary and crouching.
- Make good use of the scope.
- You can use the AM Sniper to snipe the driver/pilot right through the
armor of some vehicles and aircraft.
(Insight on extra tips for the AM Sniper provided by J H)
- (Tip submitted by OveractiveAnima)
If you try sniping choppers from far enough away with the AM rifle
the first shot will hit it and it will turn toward you, but it won't
attack, at least not for a while, so then you can get in a good shot
and take out the pilot. Granted the chopper will be slightly damaged
from the shot and the fall, but it still flies.
Clip Size - 5
Total Round Capacity - 15
Useful Against: Infantry/Light Armor
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--( Anti-Tank Missile )--
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Info - The name says it all. When missile is fired, it will lock onto and
track the ground vehicle you have on target.
Tips - This is your best bet when facing heavily armored vehicles, and is also
a good substitute for the RPG.
Missile Round - 1
Total Missile Capacity - 2
Useful Against: Ground Vehicles.
-------( 4. )--------
--( Assault Rifle )--
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Info - A powerful assault rifle resembling the AK-47. It packs good
stopping power and is pretty loud. This is a very reliable
weapon and is useful in most situations. Uses 7.62mm rounds.
Tips - To make the most out of this weapon, use it in short bursts.
- Crouching helps alot.
- Most North Korean soldiers carry these.
Clip Size - 30
Total Round Capacity - 120
Useful Against: Infantry/Light Armor
--( 5. )--
--( C4 )--
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Info - This block of explosives packs a huge punch. Activated by a radio
transmitter. It is useful against armor and buildings.
Tips - You can hit a planted C4 charge with the square button and it will
go a distance.
- You can plant multiple C4 charges before detonating by choosing another
in the support item menu after planting your current one
(Works great on heavier armor and bulkier buildings).
- You can also plant C4 on the top of your vehicle drive at top
speed, then detonating at will for some very destructive fun.
Total C4 Capacity - 4
Useful Against: Pretty much anything.
Miscellaneous - C4 is stored in your support menu. Access your support menu
by pressing either the up or down directional buttons.
-----( 6. )----
--( Carbine )--
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Info - This assault rifle is great for any assault operation. Uses 5.56mm
rounds and is very accurate.
Tips - This rifle is useful throughout the entire game.
- The accuracy is unprecedented and it has good stopping power.
Clip Size - 30
Total Round Capacity - 180
Useful Against: Infantry/Light Armor
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--( Covert SMG )--
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Info - This will be your main assault weapon for covert operations when
you need or want to use stealth to approach a mission. This weapon
uses 9mm rounds.
Tips - Best used when engaging in stealth and medium-close range combat.
Clip Size - 30
Total Round Capacity - 180
Useful Against: Infantry
-----------( 8. )------------
--( Fragmentation Grenade )--
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Info - This grenade will spread shrapnel at high velocities upon explosion.
Lethal if caught directly in the blast.
Tips - Good for trying to clear out an area clustered with enemy infantry.
- Not as effective on vehicles as it is on infantry.
- Powerful enough to flip over vehicles.
- Press and hold the L1 button before releasing to make the grenade
explode sooner, but don't hold it for too long or it will explode in
your hand.
(Insight on extra tips for the Frag Grenade provided by Josh Bent)
Total Grenade Capacity - 6
Useful Against: Infantry/Light Armor
---------( 9. )----------
--( Light Machine Gun )--
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Info - The belt feed on this weapon resembles that of a tommy gun. Uses
7.62mm rounds for support fire. Useful in squad based raids.
Tips - This is a good all around weapon.
- Crouching helps, but isn't necessary.
- Recoil isn't too bad while mobile.
- Some cards (Major NK Members) in the deck of 52 carry this as their
weapon of choice.
Clip Size - 100
Total Round Capacity - 200
Useful Against: Infantry/Light armor
--------( 10. )--------
--( Prototype Rifle )--
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Info - This weapon is very unique in that its the only assault rifle in the
game with a telescopic sight.
Tips - You can consider this weapon an assault rifle and sniper rifle in one.
- Its assault capabilities are great and can be just as useful as a
sniper rifle if you aim for your targets head.
- When using the scope stick to 1 shot bursts, because the recoil is
horrible.
Clip Size - 100
Total Round Capacity - 200
Useful Against: Infantry/Light armor
---------------( 11. )----------------
--( RPG {Rocket Propelled Grenade} )--
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Info - Portable rocket launcher. Besides the swervy rocket flight after firing,
this weapon will be useful when your up against many things in the
game.
Tips - You may find yourself carrying around one of these alot because it is
so useful in many situations.
- Crouching helps reduce the rockets swervy motions somewhat.
- Not as effective against heavy armor.
Rocket Round - 1
Total Rocket Capacity - 3
Useful Against: Anything excluding heavy armor. Anti-Tank Missile works best
against heavier armor.
----( 12. )----
--( Shotgun )--
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Info - This pump-action shotgun is mainly for close quarters combat. It
fires a powerful spread that weakens the farther away you are.
Tips - Very powerful when engaging in battle up close.
- Not recommended for use from far away.
Clip Size - 7
Total Round Capacity - 35
Useful Against: Infantry
Miscellaneous - There is a glitch for the PS2 version of Mercenaries where
the shotgun has no sound when you fire it. There is sound for
it reloading though.
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--( SMG {Submachine Gun} )--
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Info - A good suppressive weapon of choice during close-medium ranged combat.
Uses 5.8mm rounds. Good all around weapon.
Tips - Best used at close range, but medium range is good too.
Clip Size - 45
Total Round Capacity - 180
Useful Against: Infantry
-------( 14. )------
--( Sniper Rifle )--
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Info - A 7.62mm Sniper Rifle that resembles a Dragunov. Instant kill
capability. Telescopic sight included.
Tips - The telescopic sight is a must and very helpful for covert
operations.
- Very loud, but shouldn't be a problem if you snipe a good distance away.
Clip Size - 10
Total Round Capacity - 30
Useful Against: Infantry
------( 15. )-------
--( Stun Grenade )--
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Info - These grenades create a bright flash stunning any nearby infantry
(including you). Deals no damage.
Tips - If you want to capture a card member from long range without hitting
him with the square button, use this.
- Useless against vehicles.
- Press and hold the L1 button before releasing to make the grenade
explode sooner, but don't hold it for too long or it will explode in
your hand.
Total Grenade Capacity - 6
Useful Against: Infantry
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IV. Secret Weapons
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There are 3 secret weapons in the game that are supplied to you via a
cheat crate from the Merchant of Menace. You gain access to the cheat
crate supply drop after you verify all 52 cards and complete the game.
---------( 1. )---------
--( Pocket Artillery )--
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Info - This is a semi-automatic pistol that fires explosive rounds.
Tips - Moderate splash damage.
- Good for mopping up an area of enemy infantry and light-medium armor.
Clip Size - 100
Total Round Capacity - 100
Useful Against: Infantry/Light Armor/Medium Armor
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--( Portable Air Strike )--
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Info - This is the most powerful out of the 3 secret weapons. It fires
a large rocket propelled warhead that destroys almost anything it
touches.
Tips - Very large splash radius, so be careful.
Rocket Round - 999
Total Rocket Capacity - 999
Useful Against: Anything
--------( 3. )--------
--( Street Sweeper )--
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Info - This is a minigun in the form of a SMG. Packs quite a punch, and
is the only secret weapon that doesn't cause splash damage.
Tips - Use this to lay waste against enemy infantry without endangering
friendlies.
Clip Size - 3000
Total Round Capacity - 3000
Useful Against: Infantry/Light Armor
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V. Vehicles
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There are many vehicles in Mercenaries ranging from civilian automobiles
to heavy assault helicopters. You can hijack any vehicle and aircraft
in this game excluding airplanes. Each vehicle is unique in some way,
whether it be because of its shape, armor, weapons etc. All vehicles are
at your disposal whenever you want as long as you can find them. The
Merchant of Menace shop in the game provides you with access to certain
vehicles (29 vehicles to be exact) whenever you want as long you are near
an open, flat surface and have enough funds.
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- If you have information on the location of a vehicle, feel free
to contact me so I can include it in the guide crediting you.
- You will see numerical information within arrow brackets <>
This is the ammunition capacity for the respective weapon on the
vehicle. A plain number (example: 300) usually means that weapon
has continuous fire. A number separated by a forward slash
means that weapon has a clip size and a total round capacity
(example: 10/30 = Clip Size/Total Capacity).
- When you bring a vehicle to the Mafia Chop Shop, the reward you get
depends on the condition of the vehicle. I will be adding the maximum
reward only to the chop shop section, and you get the maximum amount
if the vehicle is in perfect shape. Also the chop shop does not accept
aircraft and non-mobile vehicles (artillery etc.), and they do not give a
reward for bringing them Russian Mafia vehicles, so I will not be adding a
chop shop section for those.
- Southern Province = 1st map
Northern Province = 2nd map
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/Tips\
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- Getting in a vehicle and waiting a certain amount of time will
disguise you as part of the faction the vehicle represents,
allowing you to evade them without sparking trouble. Acting
suspiciously like honking your horn or committing hostile actions
will remove the disguise. Officers of factions can also see through
your disguise, they are indicated by special blinking red icons.
Also, Officers always have a faction icon above their head even
if you have faction icons turned off.
- For aircraft, an easy way to get one down from the air for use is
to either snipe the pilot with the anti-material sniper or
shoot the pilot with another chopper, preferably a light chopper
for easier mobility.
- Helicopters in the game come with a winch which can be used to pick
up things in the game like ammo crates, vehicles etc. To release the
winch for use, press the down directional button and then descend
towards your target and the magnetic hold of the winch will grab it.
To release anything on the winch, press the down directional button.
To retract the winch back into the helicopter, press the up directional
button when there is nothing on it.
- (Tip submitted by Bobjoe119900)
To figure out if something damages something else, just fire at it.
If the target blinks, you have caused damage. If the target does not
blink, then no damage has been done. For example, I fire an
Anti-Material sniper round at a Sungri Scout. It blinks, so I know I
have done damage. But when I fire at a tank, it does not blink,
therefore I know I have not caused damage.
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a. Allied
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==< Ground Vehicles >==
-----------( 1. )-----------
--( Cargo Truck {Allied} )--
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Info - A generic cargo truck used by the AN.
Tips - (See SMC 2100 Tips)
Primary Role - Cargo Transport
Armor - Light
Crew - 1 Driver
1 Passenger
Card Loadable? - N/A
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - N/A
- Northern Province - During the mission "Housekeeping", an AN cargo
truck can be found parked near the KA-50
attack helicopter. The truck and helicopter
are located at the renegade officer destination
in the NK village not too far from the Temple.
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--( M1025 Scout )--
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Info - A sturdy vehicle with good handling. You will come across this
vehicle alot and its good mobility will prove useful in many missions.
Tips - The machine gun mounted at its center proves useful in mopping up
infantry, it is also useful against light armor.
Primary Role - Reconaissance/Patrol
Armor - Light
Crew - 1 Driver
1 Gunner - Heavy Machine Gun (Rotary) <300>
3 Passengers
Card Loadable? - Yes
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - Commonly patrolling the map, usually around
the AN HQ and M.A.S.H.
- Northern Province - (Same as Southern)
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--( M1027 Anti-Air )--
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Info - This is the ANs mobile anti-air platform supported by a M1025 body
frame.
Tips - No defense against ground attacks.
Primary Role - Anti-Air
Armor - Light
Crew - 1 Driver
1 Gunner - Anti-Air Missiles <8>
Card Loadable? - N/A
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - (Location submitted by Jalenxl1)
You can find a M1027 in the Southern Province
in the DMZ. It's parked just across the river
from the $ challenge UH-60 Blackhawk.
- Northern Province - This can be found near the AN HQ.
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--( M1126 APC )--
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Info - This is the main AN APC for transporting infantry. The cool design
and great mobility makes it one of the best APCs in the game.
Tips - The M1126 is fast and has great off-road capabilities which makes it a
great transport vehicle.
Primary Role - Infantry Transport
Armor - Medium
Crew - 1 Driver
1 Gunner - Heavy Machine Gun (Rotary) <300>
4 Passengers
Card Loadable? - N/A
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - You gain access to one of these during the Ace
of Clubs mission.
- (Location submitted by Bobjoe119900)
You can find it patrolling in the Southern
Province after you verify the Ace of Clubs.
- Northern Province - N/A
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--( M1 Abrams )--
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Info - This is one of the most powerful tanks in the game. Its enhanced steel
casing armor deflects most attacks.
Tips - The sabot rounds fired from this tank works wonders against armored
targets.
Primary Role - Heavy Assault/Tank Buster
Armor - Heavy
Crew - 1 Driver - Sabot Cannon <1/40>
1 Gunner - Heavy Machine Gun (Rotary) <600>
Card Loadable? - No
Chop Shop Reward - $36500
Location - Southern Province - N/A
- Northern Province - (Location submitted by Kimchi Di)
During the mission "In the Neighborhood", when
you approach the destination to destroy the
5 S. Korean outposts, you will be offered a
bonus objective to steal a M1 Abrams and take
it to the Chop Shop. You can then just keep the
M1 for yourself instead of giving it to the
Russian Mafia, but you will fail to complete
the bonus objective.
- If you chose to give the Russian Mafia the M1
found in the mission "In the Neighborhood",
you will be able to use it to defend the Mafia
HQ during a mission later in the game.
- (Location submitted by Jalenxl1)
You will be driving one of these when you begin
the Ace of Spades mission.
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--( M3 APC )--
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Info - This is an awesome light tank capable of heavy assault operations.
Tips - Being able to pack good firepower while also transporting infantry
makes for some interesting hybrid tactics, and it has better mobility
than a battle tank.
- When you fire a TOW missile, you can manually guide the missile
by pointing the reticule towards your intended target.
Primary - Heavy Support/Infantry Transport
Armor - Heavy
Crew - 1 Driver - Autocannon (900)
- TOW Missile Launcher (1/10)
4 Passengers
Card Loadable? - N/A
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - When you set out to capture the 3 of diamonds
located just east of Propaganda Village, a
squad of around 4 troops and a M3 APC will
approach the area to help keep the NK at bay.
- During the mission "Downed Bird in Enemy Nest",
a M3 APC will be parked near the east bridge
leading to the DMZ.
- (Location submitted by Kimchi Di)
After finishing all AN contracts in the set of
clubs, a M3 will temporarily spawn in front of
the bridge leading to the AN HQ.
- Northern Province - When you begin the mission "Inspect and Verify",
a M3 APC will be parked near the inspectors.
- During the mission "Reactor Retrieval", a
M3 APC will be defending the AN outpost where
you must take the inspectors to after resucing
them from the NK Reactor base.
==< Aircraft >==
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--( CH-47 Cargo {Chinook} )--
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Info - This is a helicopter using a double-rotor design to help maneuverability
while transporting heavy objects. During AN missions, this helicopter
will transport AN vehicles to you as long you order them from the AN
supply in the support menu.
Tips - Cannot be piloted.
Primary - Heavy Air Transport
Armor - Medium
Crew - N/A
Location - Southern Province - N/A
- Northern Province - N/A
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--( UH-60 Transport )--
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Info - The UH-60 Blackhawk is the main transport helicopter in the game.
Good all around chopper, and the side-mounted miniguns are its only
main defense although still powerful.
Tips - If you are planning on piloting one of these for important purposes,
make sure to get two friendlies to man the miniguns to maximize
effeciency.
Primary - Air Transport
Armor - Light
Crew - 1 Driver
2 Gunners - Side-mounted miniguns <3000 each>
4 Passengers
Card Loadable? - N/A
Location - Southern Province - Mainly found patrolling over AN HQ and M.A.S.H.
- There is a UH-60 spawn south of the DMZ. It
is marked as a $ challenge on the map.
- Northern Province - Can be found patrolling over the AN HQ and
M.A.S.H.
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--( YAH-56 Gunship )--
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Info - This is the AN's main assault chopper. This machine has 4 gun modes
making it one of the most versatile gunships in the game. Apache fans
will find a place in their heart for this beast.
Tips - Conserve specific gun modes (anti-air, anti-surface) for exactly that,
do not wrecklessly fire them at random targets.
- The anti-air and anti-surface missiles have a lock on feature that works
only on the target it was intended for.
Primary Role - Multi-Purpose Air Support
Armor - Medium
Crew - 1 Pilot
Card Loadable? - No
Weapons - 30mm Grenade Auto-Cannon
Rocket Pods (Dumbfire Rockets)
Anti-Surface Missiles
Anti-Air Missiles
Location - Southern Province - N/A
- Northern Province - These are seen patrolling around the M.A.S.H
and AN HQ.
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b. Chinese
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==< Ground Vehicles >==
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--( BJ2020 Scout )--
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Info - In my opinion, this is the coolest scout vehicle in the game.
The sheer style and mobility makes it a great vehicle.
Tips - Use this for easy transportation.
- It also is a good support and attack vehicle in small battles.
- Be careful not to tip over on turns when at high speed.
Primary Role - Reconaissance/Patrol
Armor - Light
Crew - 1 Driver
1 Gunner - Heavy Machine Gun (Rotary) <300>
3 Passengers
Card Loadable? - Yes
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - These are commonly found patrolling around the
vicinity of the Chinese HQ.
- Northern Province - (Same as Southern)
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--( Cargo Truck {Chinese} )--
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Info - This is a generic cargo truck used by the Chinese.
Tips - (See SMC 2100 Tips)
Primary Role - Cargo Transport
Armor - Light
Crew - 1 Driver
- 1 Passenger
Card Loadable? - N/A
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - N/A
- Northern Province - These can mainly be found driving around the
Chinese HQ.
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--( Fuel Truck )--
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Info - This is a truck used by the Chinese for transportation of various fuel
supplies.
Tips - This truck makes for a good incendiary object.
Primary Role - Fuel Transport
Armor - Light
Crew - 1 Driver
1 Passenger
Card Loadable? - N/A
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - N/A
- Northern Province - N/A
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--( M1955 Artillery {Chinese} )--
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Info - This is a very powerful artillery gun used by the Chinese later in the
game.
Tips - (See Type 66 Artillery Tips)
Primary Role - Artillery Support
Armor - Light
Crew - 1 Gunner - Artillery Cannon <1/40>
Card Loadable? - No
Location - Southern Province - N/A
- Northern Province - There are some stationed at the Chinese HQ.
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--( Type 66 Artillery )--
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Info - This is the powerful artillery gun used by the Chinese to carry out
artillery airstrikes. There does not seem to be a way to move one of
these around manually, so you must make use of where its at.
Tips - Very powerful, but won't be much use if you can't get a view of your
target while operating it.
Primary Role - Artillery Support
Armor - Light
Crew - 1 Gunner - Artillery Cannon
Card Loadable? - No
Location - Southern Province - These are mainly found around Chinese outposts
and bases.
- Northern Province - N/A
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--( Type 80 Tank )--
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Info - The Type 80 is a basic battle tank used by the chinese.
Tips - Good all around tank, it will prove useful in many situations.
- More effective in protecting against air attacks than the Type 96.
Primary Role - Heavy Assault
Armor - Heavy
Crew - 1 Driver - Tank Cannon
1 Gunner - Heavy Machine Gun (Rotary)
Card Loadable? - No
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - These can be found parked near the hangars
at Pyongyang Airport.
- During the mission "Persuasion", a Type 80
will be parked at the destination in Propaganda
Village.
- Northern Province - N/A
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--( Type 89 APC )--
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Info - This APC is limited in effectiveness, but nonetheless is still
useful in some situations. Good transport plus good anti-armor
capabilities.
Tips - Don't rely on this too much, but it makes for a good infantry transport
if there is one nearby.
- When you fire a TOW missile, you can manually guide the missile
by pointing the reticule towards your intended target.
Primary Role - Anti-Armor Infantry Transport
Armor - Medium
Crew - 1 Driver - TOW Missile Launcher (1/10)
4 Passengers
Card Loadable? - N/A
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Location - Southern Province - Some Type 89 Spawns can be found at Pyongyang
Airport and Nampo.
- Northern Province - You can find some of these near the Chinese HQ.
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--( Type 95 Anti-Air )--
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Info - This is the most versatile mobile anti-air platform in the game.
The only probable downside is its limited mobility.
Tips - This is a very reliable anti-air vehicle because it has dual
heavy machines guns to help defend it against ground attacks.
Primay Role - Anti-Air
Armor - Medium
Crew - 1 Driver
Card Loadable? - No
Chop Shop Reward - N/A
Weapons - Dual Heavy Machine Guns <3000>
Anti-Air Missiles <8>
Location - Southern Province - N/A
- Northern Province - (Location submitted by Kimchi Di)
Two Type 95s can be found at the Chinese base
above the Chinese HQ after the mission "An Eye
For An Eye" (2nd chinese mission spades).
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--( Type 96 Tank )--
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Info - This tank has a very long barrel allowing for a slight increase