This page includes a transcript of As Time Stood Still, the fourth and final Soviet mission of Uprising.[1]
Introduction[]
- Ted: Allied troops have been deployed to protect FutureTech's controversial new Sigma Harmonizer. It's scheduled to go online in the next few days despite rising concerns as to its true purpose.
- Dasha: FutureTech may have fooled the rest of the world into letting them build this machine, but we know the truth. With this new device, that deceitful President Thornley could debilitate the Soviet Union forever. We cannot let this Sigma Harmonizer go online. You must stop them, or our future will be extinguished.
Briefing[]
Mission summary[]
- Intel Officer: Our main target is a massive structure called the Sigma Harmonizer. It is the culmination of FutureTech's research, with capabilities our intel can only guess. We now know where it is, and are preparing a full-scale assault. Here is what we need you to do:
- Bring down the coastal defenses protecting the Sigma Harmonizer. This will give our main assault forces the signal to move in.
- Destroy FutureTech's research and production facilities. Leave nothing standing.
- Then focus on destroying the Sigma Harmonizer before it has completed its start up sequence.
Completing this mission should cause FutureTech to suffer irreparable setbacks, and expose their self-serving plot to all the world. Good hunting.
Mission objectives[]
- Establish a Base on Sigma Island
- Destroy FutureTech's Production Capability
- Stop the Sigma Harmonizer
Mission script[]
Introduction[]
[At Sigma Island, an Orbital drop is cast on the Pacifier FAV while a troop of Bullfrogs accompanying a Soviet MCV shoot down a Harbinger Gunship.]
- Dasha: This is it. The location of the Sigma Harmonizer. FutureTech has a massive base covering the island. Before you can launch an attack, you will need to setup a base of your own. Be careful. As of now, they aren't aware of your presence.
Primary Objective 1: Establish a Base on Sigma Island[]
- Intel Officer: We've tracked Future Tech to the nearby island, where they are developing their new weapons in the shadow of the Sigma Harmonizer.
[Upon unpacking the MCV into a Construction Yard]
- Dasha: We have intel suggesting that FutureTech has assembly plants in operation, perhaps producing another advanced unit. You must destroy these assembly plants, but tread lightly. We don't want to alert them.
Primary Objective 2: Destroy FutureTech's Production Capability[]
- Intel Officer: Now that our Construction Yard is set up, focus on taking out the factories building FutureTech's weapons.
- Intel Officer: Massive power surge detected. This must be the Sigma Harmonizer powering up.
[The Sigma Harmonizer's first activation occurs, greying out the entire screen and freezes the player's units and their structure's construction progress.]
- Intel Officer: Caution -- The Sigma Harmonizer has been activated. None of our forces are responding! Battlefield control terminating.
[The Sigma Harmonizer's effects wear off.]
- Intel Officer: Re-establishing battlefield control. FutureTech is unable to sustain the effects of the Sigma Harmonizer for long. However, they are preparing to use it again.
[After some time passes]
- Thornley: You better hurry, Commander! Or else I'm going to push the button and freeze your forces like a photograph. And then! I'll come after you.
[A FutureTank X-1 is teleported into the player's base area via a Chronosphere.]
[When the player's base is overwhelmed by a FutureTank X-1]
- Dasha: Those Future Tanks are too powerful, Commander. We have one more ace up our sleeve, and it is time to pull it out. I'm sending you the Grinder, use them to grind those Future Tanks down to scraps.
[Three Grinders arrive at the player's base.]
[When the Sigma Harmonizer activates for the third time]
- Intel Officer: Caution -- FutureTech has reactivated the Sigma Harmonizer.
[When the Sigma Harmonizer activates for the fourth time]
- Intel Officer: Caution -- Sigma Harmonizer activated. Battlefield control temporarily shutting down.
[Upon destroying all of the assembly plants]
- Dasha: That is the last of the assembly plants! Good work, but now you'll need to focus on the Sigma Harmonizer before it stops time again!
Bonus Objective 1: Destroy the Airbase Controlling the Skies[]
- Intel Officer: Allied aircraft dominate the coast. We cannot spare any aircraft until the airbase has been destroyed.
[Upon completing the objective]
Bonus Objective 2: Capture the Cooling Towers[]
- Intel Officer: The Cooling Towers scattered around the island keep the factories at maximum efficiency. Capture them to slow production of the FutureTanks.
[If a FutureTech-Allied engineer re-captures a Cooling Tower]
- Intel Officer: FutureTech has re-captured a Cooling Tower. Their production capability has now increased.
Primary Objective 3: Stop the Sigma Harmonizer[]
- Dasha: There it is, Commander. The Sigma Harmonizer! You'll need to destroy it before President Thornley has it completely operational.
[After a short time passes]
- Dasha: Hurry, Commander! The longer you take, the longer the Sigma Harmonizer can stop time!
Completion[]
- Intel Officer: All FutureTech facilities offline and their remaining forces are in a state of disarray. Commander -- the day is won.
- Thornley: No! What have you done, you idiot! I could have created heaven on Earth here. Now, now...! ...I have nothing...
Failure[]
[When the player is defeated at any point by having their initial MCV destroyed, or having all of their production structures and a MCV/Construction Yard destroyed]
- Thornley: Oh, such a pity. You almost had me, but you lost. And you will continue to be lost... Lost in time.
Ending[]
- Weaver: I can assure you that FutureTech's Board of Directors knew nothing of Thornley's personal involvement in the Harmonizer project. And to make sure nothing like this ever happens again, we're putting in place additional security protocols. FutureTech is committed to prosperity and the public good, and we look forward to providing the world with a better tomorrow.
- Dasha: The Allied leaders have called to thank us for putting down this maniac Thornley. In fact, as we speak, they are pulling their forces from our territories so that they may increase security within their own. We have gained their trust, comrade. And now we will begin again to rebuild the glorious Union of Soviet Socialist Republics! The people thank you, Commander.
References[]
- ↑ Electronic Arts Los Angeles, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising. Soviet mission 4: "As Time Stood Still".
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