Mission 03: Liberation Walkthrough & Solutions | Iron Nest

Rebuild shifted firing origins, interpret P4 reconnaissance data, and use Armor-Piercing (AP) shells to neutralize a fortified underground ammunition cache.

UPDATED: 2026-08-24 AUTHOR: COMMAND BATTERY OBSERVER COMPAT: v1.0 STEAM

Mission Summary & Rapid Solution TL;DR EXECUTION

Locate the underground cache via P4 recon clues. Switch from soft H shells to AP shells to penetrate reinforced concrete bunkers at 9.80 km (2 charges, 49.0° elevation).

✓ Process P4 reconnaissance report
✓ Target soft perimeter defenses with H shells
✓ Select Armor-Piercing (AP) round for the underground bunker
✓ Avoid protected civilian infrastructure in Sector C

Tactical Briefing

The enemy has embedded a reinforced subterranean ammunition cache beneath fortified bunkers. Standard artillery shells will only cause superficial surface damage.

Firing Parameters

Target 1 (Perimeter Guns): Distance 7.20 km, Bearing 112.5°, Ammo: H Shell, Charges: 2, Elevation: 36.0°.
Target 2 (Underground AP Cache): Distance 9.80 km, Bearing 118.0°, Ammo: AP Shell, Charges: 2, Elevation: 49.0°.

>Frequently Encountered Tactical Problems

Q1Why did my H shell fail against the underground cache?

High Explosive (H) shells detonate on surface contact and cannot penetrate reinforced concrete or subterranean bunkers. You must load an AP (Armor-Piercing) shell.