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Attention, Soldier! This is the Combat Arms Command’s Dark Forest orientation and information packet. It has come to our attention that many of our younger recruits and novice soldiers sometimes have difficulty getting themselves properly oriented and equipped for field operations – particularly when faced with an unfamiliar operational field. That’s where this document will be of assistance. Dubbed “The Steady Shooter,” this pamphlet will offer an operational assessment of various fields of engagement and give a suggested basic equipment loadout for particular tactical doctrines.

Note that this recommendation should not be considered “official” or even the “best” for an operation. Soldiers are encouraged to experiment with equipment loadouts and discuss amongst themselves alternative strategies and equipment configurations. For the novice soldier or even a veteran looking for a basic tactical assessment though, The Steady Shooter should provide a valuable resource.

Operational Intelligence

Dark Forest

The latest addition to the Combat Arms operational theater is a forest-themed map codenamed “Dark Forest.” It has become increasingly difficult to penetrate the city, so our enemies have gotten more creative. Satellites reveal that the terrorists have installed a missile launcher in the forest surrounding the city. To make matters worse, the terrorists have taken control of all the trails into the forest, making it difficult to enter. Expect low visibility conditions and heavy resistance from the moment you enter the forest.

Dark Forest Tactical Assessment

Dark Forest is a small, relatively circular map bisected by an open dry riverbed. On one side near the beta spawn point is the terrorist missile launcher. This large structure is located in a small clearing filled with tents and a small shack and will fire a missile every few seconds that will cause your screen to shake if you’re near it. The remainder of the map is very heavily forested. This means that the ground is chock full of places to hide and absolutely terrible line of sight conditions. Put simply, Dark Forest is a region where it’s very difficult for anyone to see you and it’s also very difficult for you to see you anyone

That means that while it's not impossible, sniping is very difficult on this map. If you know where the good hiding spots are though, Dark Forest is a wonderful place to set up and spring ambushes. It’s also a place where you will most likely never see the person who shoots you, even if they’re relatively close. This can contribute to a real sense of paranoia and fear. The most important thing to talk about though is mines. Dark Forest is mine country and you’re actually in much more danger from stepping in the wrong place than getting shot

Here are some key tactics to remember on Dark Forest:

•Watch out for mines: This is easily the most important piece of advice a soldier can receive on this map. Put simply, Dark Forest is a miner’s paradise. Watch where you step, move slowly but deliberately and get some mines of your own! More people die in Dark Forest from stepping in the wrong spot than by getting shot.

•Walk, don't run: Speed is not your friend in Dark Forest. Beyond the danger of mines, it’s very easy to trip over an enemy hiding in the brush. If you run at full sprint, it will also take you a few precious seconds to bring your rifle to bear on an enemy and those few seconds can be the difference between a dead camper and a damp grave.

•Stay out of the River: The long clearing that bisects the map is the only completely open space in the area. As such, it’s a prime killing zone for anybody paying the slightest bit of attention. If you must cross the river, save your stamina and sprint across. and when you hit the forest, quickly change direction. This isn’t foolproof of course and except for stepping on mines, the river is the place where most people die. Be aware of it and prepare for it.

•Hide and seek: Dark Forest is not a map that rewards speed. You have to outthink your opponents here. Part of that is realizing that the map is chock full of hiding spots. Use them! The enemy probably has no idea where you are, even if he’s firing in your general direction. Quickly changing position by sprinting off to the side will often leave your foe firing at where you were, not where you are. Fire wildly at the enemy, then run away from that position and all too often the opposition will start firing at where you were, revealing their own positions, opening them up for a quick counter-strike.

• Beware of muzzle flash: Don’t let it be you. Dark Forest’s low visibility can be your greatest weapon, if you know how to use it. Slapping a suppressor on your rifle, particularly an S3, to reduce the muzzle flash when you fire, or an S2 to prevent people from seeing your tracers, allows you to keep firing without giving away your exact position to the enemy. Conversely, you should keep an eye out for points of light in the forest. When you see one, shoot it!

•Beware the Alpha Spawn: The bushes around the Alpha spawn are a great place to hide and people love to wait there for respawning soldiers. When you do respawn in that area, sprint for the trees and serpentine before your invulnerability wears off. Never fire from the Alpha Spawn point.

•Keep your friends close: When playing Elimination, make sure to keep tabs on your team mates at all times, even when not talking they're providing valuable feedback. Every shot given, hit taken, and death from your team mates is a quick update at what the opponents are doing. Was that newbie up ahead nailed by a shotgun? Try to flank his corpse to catch an opponent off guard!

The Loadout

The following represents Combat Arms Command’s suggested equipment list for operational engagements in “Vertigo.” Note that this is not considered an “official” or even a “best” list of equipment. Soldiers are encouraged to experiment with different loadouts and trade strategy tips with one another on our official forums. For the novice soldier, this list will assist you in defining the equipment loadout that’s right for you.

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Primary Weapon: http://nxcache.nexon.net/spotlight/70/0088K-aeb80df0-7d71-4e1f-b894-556bf59656c5.gif MTAR-21(Currently 50% off): The MTAR-21 is a micro version of the TAR-21. The MTAR-21 is designed to take advantage of a shorter barrel in addition to a variety of magazine and ammunition conversion kits. What makes the MTAR-21 an excellent rifle is not its damage-dealing capability (which is actually fairly modest), but its ferocious firing rate. Given the number of times you’re likely to be blind-firing in Dark Forest, The MTAR-21 excels at getting lots of bullets in the air really fast. With addition of a good magazine mod and an S3 Silencer, the MTAR-21 can offer a decided competitive advantage on this map.

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S2 Suppressor: This modification reduces muzzle noise and the visibility of tracer fire. This allows you to shoot more bullets at a target without being tracked back to your location.

S3 Suppressor:This modification reduces muzzle noise and muzzle flash. Keep your light dim to avoid becoming a target.

Extended Magazine II: Those few extra bullets are often the difference between life and death.

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Double Barrel: Simple and effective. If you come across someone up close, one blast from this baby will take them down. The Double Barrel Punisher is a comparable weapon but comes with a neat design engraved in the barrel.

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K5: A balanced weapon built for reliability and fast shooting, the K5 is capable of semi-automatic fire. If you’re down to your emergency weapon, this gun will help you shoot as much and as fast as you ca

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Heavy Vest:This is a heavy bulletproof vest that offers high protection but encumbers movement. That’s not a handicap on Dark Forest where you should be walking, not running. The extra protection though, will save your life.

http://nxcache.nexon.net/spotlight/70/0088K-04d6701a-42f6-4d86-94ea-4319470f49bb.gif Tiger Stripe Camo A camouflage pattern worn by soldiers of the US Special Forces during the Vietnam War. Ideal for use in jungle environments.

http://nxcache.nexon.net/spotlight/70/0088K-fa8a7dff-cf69-4d1c-a8a9-16f37f816be0.gif Boonie Hat A wide-brim hat perfect for jungle missions, with a foliage ring to hold additional vegetation as camouflage. The hat increases movement speed by 2% which helps ameliorate the effects of the heavy vest, but the most important thing the hat does is help you blend into the forest.

http://nxcache.nexon.net/spotlight/70/0088K-f42064fe-a157-4504-beea-a7db1687a20a.gif FG-1 Fire Mask A high-grade breathing mask for hazardous environments that reduces health damage from fire. There are likely to be a lot of grenades and incendiaries flying around in Dark Forest. The 85% fire protection offered by this mask will help reduce the chances of you becoming a beacon for others to shoot at.

M69HE Frag-NL Grenade This is a powerful and very destructive hand grenade with a wide splash area. It’s a great way to try and score some damage when you don’t have enough information to take a shot but have a general idea where the enemy is. The M69HE Frag is a GP weapon nearly as good for this purpose.

M-23F Incendiary: Not as damaging as the frag grenade, but if you do catch an opponent, they’ll catch fire, lighting them up for a shot.

Specialist Gear

Please note that these items may only be purchased and used if you’ve purchased a specialist character.

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Hauser If there was ever a map made for a specific Mercenary, it’s Dark Forest for Hauser. Hauser is slow (-13% hit to speed, helped a bit by the Boonie Hat), but boasts a 20% protection bonus. Since you should almost never be running in Dark Forest, the slow speed isn’t as much of a handicap but the 20% protection bonus he gets makes Hauser absolutely deadly on this map. .

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M93 Hornet:] Commonly used in combat as a wide-area explosive, the M93 Hornet is a smart mine which automatically detects movement in the surrounding area and causes a massive aerial explosion. This is absolutely the most important and deadliest element of fighting in Dark Forest! Get some for yourself and watch out for little surprises planted by others. Always look down!

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