Celerium (mission)

"Mason's son David leads JSOC's elite counter terrorist force investigating Menendez' links to a revolutionary new microchip made from Rare Earth Element Celerium."

- Mission description

"Celerium" is the second campaign mission in Call of Duty: Black Ops II where JSOC investigates a military compound filled with Cordis Die agents in the hopes of learning what Raul Menendez is planning.

Characters

 * David Mason (playable)
 * Mike Harper
 * Crosby
 * Tommy Briggs
 * Erik Breighner (K.I.A)
 * Frank Woods
 * Karma (mentioned)
 * Raul Menendez (mentioned)
 * Javier Salazar

Plot
In this mission, J-SOC agents Section, Harper and Salazar and Crosby infiltrate a remote temple to try to find info on Celerium. The mission begins with Section and Harper descending a cliff face via the use of nano-gloves and a large rope, then after a rendezvous with Salazar and Crosby, glide to the temple with specially designed suits. Upon their arrival, Section sparks the attack, and the group fights their way through hostiles as they advance towards the main temple. The doors are then blown upon by either Section or Salazar, and a secret, ultra hi-tech bunker is found inside. The group fight their way through the bunker and find a Tacitus employee, Erik Breighner, locked in a crate. He helps them through some security doors and gives them access to a Celerium chip and tells of Menendez's plot, but is shot through the neck before he can give a complete explanation. The group then fights their way through the remaining soldiers in the base, and after encountering other friendlies, Section hands over the Celerium chip to Briggs, who examines it as the mission ends.

Video Walkthrough
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Challenges
Completing 2 challenges unlocks the Adjustable Stock perk. Completing 5 challenges unlocks the Executioner for single player loadout.
 * Eliminate enemy helicopter before lift off.
 * Destroy sentry turret (x2) while disabled.
 * Eliminate enemy personnel (x4) with one round from the Titus weapon.
 * Eliminate enemy personnel (x10) with heli turret.
 * Eliminate enemy personnel (x30) while using optical camo.
 * Destroy ASDs (x2) by exploding nitrogen tanks.
 * Eliminate enemy personnel (x10) with the Assault Shield.
 * Protect ASD resource from destruction.
 * Collect intel (x3).
 * 100% survivability rating.

Recommended Loadout

 * M27 with Millimeter Scanner
 * Titus-6
 * XM31 Grenade
 * EMP Grenade

Intel Items
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Trivia

 * There will be a crevice to the left of the player after the wingsuit sequence. Down there is a cave and entering it will show a hammer stuck into the ground, a reference to, 's hammer.
 * The mission takes place on April 20, referencing Viktor Reznov's birthday

Achievements/Trophies
Gathering Storm (20 / Bronze Trophy ) - Investigate the jungle facility.

Futurist (50 / Silver Trophy ) - Complete all future levels in veteran.