Sunken Treasure

Sunken Treasure
Chronology
Previous	Iron Curtain Infiltration
Next	Protect the Chronosphere
Details
Part of	Second World War
Location	Bornholm, Denmark
Outcome
Allied victory
Belligerents
Allied Forces
Soviet Union
Commanders
Commander A9
Unknown
Metacampaign
Game	Red Alert
Objectives	Capture the Radar Dome Destroy the Sub Pens
Mission Transcript

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LANDCOM 16 HQS. TOP SECRET. TO: FIELD COMMANDER A9 INTERCEPTION OF SOVIET COMMUNIQUE INDICATES THEIR IRON CURTAIN RESEARCH WAS SET BACK BY ESPIONAGE. EXCELLENT WORK, COMMANDER! COMMUNIQUE WAS TRACED BACK TO SECRET SOVIET BASE IN BORNHOLM. INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE CONNECTION WITH IRON CURTAIN RESEARCH. CAPTURE RADAR CENTER AND DESTROY SUB PRODUCTION CAPABILITY. CONFIRMATION CODE 1138. TRANSMISSION ENDS. - Mission briefing

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Sunken Treasure is the seventh Allied campaign mission of Red Alert.

Background

A Soviet communique was traced back to a secret base on Bornholm island, Denmark. As a result, a small Allied force is sent there to disrupt submarine production capability by destroying all four Sub Pens. In addition, a lightly guarded radar dome close to where the Allied base would be built has to be captured, which according to the top secret message from headquarters, was to investigate possible connection with Iron Curtain research. The destruction of the main Soviet base is optional.

New units

• Destroyer

Walkthrough

With a small force and very limited credits starting out, players will be hard pressed to build a quick, sustainable force needed to win the mission early on. However your starting location contains plenty of ore so it would be best to get at least two Ore Refineries as quick as possible. It is noted that you need to get defences built as the Soviets will constantly attack your base. Be aware of trying to destroy their Ore Trucks as they will send everything they have at you and you won't have enough to defeat that rush. As you do not have to destroy the main base to complete the mission, establish a fleet of destroyers to destroy the sub pens while capturing the radar center, which is located directly south of your starting position. Watch out for coastal Tesla coils as they can do significant damage to your fleet. The power plants can be destroyed using Artilleries from behind the hills, however you will need to unshroud the base first, you can do this by using a spy to infiltrate their radar dome and let the enemies unshroud the base for you before capturing it.

Trivia

• The Soviets can build Medium tanks in this mission. This is probably an oversight.
• While the cutscenes feature a Cruiser targeting and shelling the secret Soviet base, the unit is not available in this mission.

Gallery

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  An Allied cruiser prepares to bombard the Soviet naval base on Bornholm

Videos

Shore bombardment (mission start and ending cutscene)

References

Red Alert, Counterstrike and The Aftermath missions

Red Alert Allied In the Thick of It Five to One Dead End Ten to One Tanya's Tale Iron Curtain Infiltration Sunken Treasure Protect the Chronosphere Extract Kosygin Suspicion Evidence Naval Supremacy Takedown Focused Blast No Remorse Soviet Lesson in Blood Guard Duty Covert Cleanup Behind the Lines Distant Thunder Bridge over the River Core of the Matter Elba Island Liability Elimination Overseer Sunk Costs Capture the Tech Centers Capture the Chronosphere Soviet Supremacy Cut On the Prowl   Counterstrike, The Aftermath and Retaliation Allied Greece Crackdown Down Under Controlled Burn Evacuation Siberia Fresh Tracks Trapped Wasteland Personal War Italy Harbor Reclamation In the Nick of Time Caught in the Act Production Disruption Poland Monster Tank Madness Time Flies PAWN Negotiations Absolute M.A.D.ness Soviet Ukraine Mousetrap Paradox Equation Nuclear Escalation Legacy of Tesla Austria Proving Grounds Besieged Soviet Soldier Volkov & Chitzkoi Top O' The World France Testing Grounds Let's Make a Steal Test Drive Don't Drink the Water Spain Grunyev Revolution Brothers in Arms Shock Therapy Situation Critical Deus Ex Machina Ant missions Discovery Rescue! Hunt! Exterminate!