Cliffhanger (mission)/Transcript

Opening Cutscene
PFC Allen: So how do I look?

Shepherd: Like one of the bad guys. Perfect for your undercover assignment.

PFC Allen: So Makarov is the prize.

Shepherd: Makarov's no prize. He's a whore. A mad-dog killer for the highest bidder.

Shepherd: Just remember your new identity. It'll keep you alive.

Shepherd: Welcome to the 141. Best handpicked group of warriors on the planet.

A badge of Task Force 141 appears.

PFC Allen: It's an honor. Sir, when do I meet the rest of the team?

Shepherd: They're on a mission recovering a downed ACS module behind enemy lines.

PFC Allen: Their feet wet?

Shepherd: Imagine they're just about freezing right now.

Tian Shan Range, Kazakhstan
Captain MacTavish: Break's over, Roach. Let's go.

Roach follows Captain MacTavish as they climb around the wall of a cliff.

Captain MacTavish pulls out ice picks and begins to climb the wall of the cliff.

Captain MacTavish: Stay here and spot me. Wait for my go.

Captain MacTavish starts climbing.

Captain MacTavish: All right, the ice is good. Follow me.

''Roach pulls out his ice picks and begins to climb the icy cliff. ''

''At some point when Roach and Captain MacTavish are climbing a jet will fly by, almost knocking Captain MacTavish off the cliff. ''

Eventually Roach and Captain MacTavish make it to the top of the icy cliff.

Captain MacTavish: Good luck, mate. I'll see you on the far side.

At this point Captain MacTavish will run forward and jump off the edge of the cliff you are on, over a deep drop, successfully making it to the other side of the jump.

''Roach runs forward and takes the jump, missing it and barely holds on with one ice pick. ''

Captain MacTavish: Hold on! Don't let go!

''Captain MacTavish slides down and grabs Roach's hand, then throws Roach up to the wall of the ledge they jumped on. ''

''Roach begins to climb up the wall and makes it to the top. Then he runs up the side and makes it to the top of the cliff and pulls out his weapons. ''

Captain MacTavish: Roach, check your heartbeat sensor.

Roach activates the heartbeat sensor.

Captain MacTavish: You should be able to see me on the scope. That blue dot is me. Any unrecognized contacts will show up as white dots.

''Roach and Captain MacTavish run forward, and approach a two man patrol walking. ''

Captain MacTavish: Roach, these muppets have no idea we're here. Let's take this nice and slow. You take the one on the left. On three. One...Two...Three.

Roach and Captain MacTavish shoot the two patrol after the countdown.

Captain MacTavish: Nicely done.

If Roach picks up one of the weapons off the fallen patrol.

Captain MacTavish: Be careful about picking up enemy weapons, Roach. Any un-suppressed firearms will attract alot of attention.

''Roach and Captain MacTavish continue on the path, and approach another two man patrol. ''

Captain MacTavish: Same plan. On three. One...Two...Three.

Roach and Captain MacTavish take out the two man patrol.

Roach and Captain MacTavish continue towards the base.

Captain MacTavish: The storm's brewing up.

Roach and Captain MacTavish continue farther into the base.

Captain MacTavish: Let's split up. I'll use the thermal scope and provide overwatch from this ridge. Use the cover of the storm to enter the base. You'll be a ghost in this blizzard, so the guards won't see you until you're very close. Keep an eye on your heartbeat sensor. Good luck.

''Captain MacTavish climbs up on a ridge to provide sniper support and Roach continues toward the objective near the entrance. ''

''Throughout the mission, Captain MacTavish will provide sniper support from the ridge. He'll say "He's mine" or "I'll take this one", etc. and take one out. He will also say things such as "Good kill", etc. when Roach kills an enemy stealthily.''

''Roach enters the base and runs by some buildings with enemies in them. ''

Captain MacTavish: Alright, I've tapped into their comms. Head southeast and plant your C4 at the fueling station. We may need to go to 'Plan B' if things go south.

''Roach kills the personnel near the building, and then a truck with armed personnel drives in from the distance. ''

Captain MacTavish: There's a truck coming! Stay out of sight.

''Roach hides and avoids the truck. ''

Captain MacTavish: Roach, the fueling station is near the northeast corner of the runway.

''Roach continues towards the fueling station. ''

''The truck Roach hid from earlier drives by. Roach again hides.''

Captain MacTavish: The truck is coming back.

Roach walks onto the runway near the fueling station.

Captain MacTavish: Hold up. I'm seeing some activity on the runway. Looks like twenty plus foot-mobiles heading your way.

''Again, the truck Roach hid from drives by. ''

Captain MacTavish: The truck is coming back.

''Roach waits, and when the truck is gone, he approaches the fueling station. ''

Captain MacTavish: That's the fueling station. You found it.

Roach plants the C4 on one of the fuel tanks.

''At this point, Soap may say "No kills, no alerts. Impressive Roach." You have to get through the base without being detected and letting Soap kill off any enemies that are in your way. You then get the achievement/trophy "Ghost" (the first time it is done).''

Captain MacTavish: I'm picking up more radio traffic about the satellite. Standby. Got it. Sounds like the satellite's in the far hangar. Race you there. Oscar Mike. Out.

If you take a while to meet Captain MacTavish.

Captain MacTavish: Roach, I'm waiting behind the hangers in the southwest corner of the runway.

''Roach leaves the fueling station and the runway and moves toward the hangar with the ACS module inside. ''

Captain MacTavish: Picking up large heat signatures near the tower, could be BMPs. I'd avoid that area.

''Roach runs around the back of the hanger, where Soap is waiting for you near the door. ''

If Roach takes a longer route around the building.

Captain MacTavish: Took the scenic route, eh?

''Roach approaches the door. ''

Captain MacTavish: Let's go.

''Captain MacTavish opens the door, and down the hallway is a single guard. He runs, throws the guard against the lockers and then to the floor and then stabs the guard. ''

''Captain MacTavish and Roach walk into the hanger. ''

Captain MacTavish: Go upstairs and look for the ACS module.

''Roach runs up the stairs and enters a room with a computer with the ACS module on the desk next to it. He picks it up.''

Captain MacTavish: Roach, I've been compromised! Keep a low profile and hold your fire.

Roach walks out of the room, and sees Captain MacTavish surrounded by the enemy in the hanger.

Major Petrov: This is Major Petrov! Come out with your hands up! You have five seconds to comply!

Captain MacTavish: Roach, go to Plan B.

Major Petrov: Five! Four! (Three! Two! One!)

''If Roach allows Major Petrov to get to zero, Captain MacTavish is executed. ''

Roach pulls out the detonator and detonates the C4 at the fueling station.

Roach and Captain MacTavish kill the distracted guards.

Captain MacTavish: Stay close and hug the wall! We'll use the MiGs for cover and cross the tarmac to the southeast!

Roach runs down the stairs and begins to take out the guards that are attacking from the runway.

Captain MacTavish: Roach! Follow me! Let's go!

Roach follows Captain MacTavish out of the hanger and onto the runway.

Captain MacTavish: Head for that MiG, I'll cover you!

The MiG Roach is supposed to go to explodes.

Captain MacTavish: To the east, Roach! Go!

Roach heads east as vehicles explode on the runway.

Snowmobiles suddenly appear.

Captain MacTavish: Snowmobiles! Take 'em out!

Roach kills the guards on snowmobiles.

Captain MacTavish: I'll cover you! Come to me!

Roach kills the guards still on the runway.

Captain MacTavish: To the east, Roach!

Captain MacTavish: I'll make a run for the next MiG! Give me some covering fire!

Roach covers Captain MacTavish as he runs for the MiG.

Captain MacTavish: I've got you covered, Roach! Move up! Move up!

Roach runs to the end of the road.

Captain MacTavish: All right, let's go!

Roach and Captain MacTavish slide down a icy hill, where there are several cabins.

''Guards run to the top of the hill, where they fire down on Roach and Captain MacTavish. They kill all the guards standing on the hill.''

''Snowmobiles drive down the hill and begin firing on Roach and Captain MacTavish. ''

''Captain MacTavish stands behind a cabin, and uses his ice picks to kill the guards on a snowmobile. ''

Roach kills the guards on the other snowmobile and takes the snowmobile.

Captain MacTavish: Roach, take that snowmobile! Let's get the hell out of here!

Roach boards the snowmobile and drives down another hill towards the extraction point, which is 2,300 meters away.

Captain MacTavish: Kilo Six-One, the primary exfil point is compromised! We're en route to the backup LZ using enemy transport! Meet us there! Over!

As Roach and Captain MacTavish drive, enemies on opposite snowmobiles drive by, and Roach can fire his G18 and kill them.

Helicopter Pilot: Bravo Six, this is Kilo Six-One, roger that, out.

Captain MacTavish: More tangos to the rear! Just outrun them! Go! Go!

After awhile of driving the snowmobile.

Captain MacTavish: Don't slow down! Keep moving or your dead!

Captain MacTavish: Go! Go! Go!

After a few turns on the snowmobile.

Captain MacTavish: Come on! Come on!

After driving over a frozen lake and right before you make the jump.

Helicopter Pilot: Bravo Six, we're at bingo fuel. What's your status, over?

Captain MacTavish: Kilo Six-One, we're taking heavy fire but we're almost there! Standby!

Captain MacTavish: Pin the throttle! Keep going!

Roach and Captain MacTavish, on their snowmobiles, make a large jump from one side of a cliff to another, with the helicopter on the other side.

After landing the jump.

Captain MacTavish: There's the chopper! Let's go!

Helicopter Pilot: Bravo Six we have you on visual. Get your ass on board! We're running on fumes here!

Roach and Captain MacTavish approach the helicopters.

Crew Chief: Okay, they got the ACS! We're outta here!