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Duty and Honor
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

Duty and Honor

Master the Duty and Honor mission in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising! Learn CO Kanbei's strategy against Adder, laser timing, and unit positioning to secure an S Rank.

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Master the Duty and Honor mission in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising! Learn CO Kanbei's strategy against Adder, laser timing, and unit positioning to secure an S Rank.

Alright, time to dig into the Duty and Honor mission in Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. This one can be a bit tricky with those lasers, but with Kanbei and a solid plan, you'll be golden. We're aiming for that sweet S Rank here, so pay attention!

Mission Details:

  • CO: Kanbei
  • Opponent: Adder
  • Rank Goal: S
  • Difficulty: ****
  • Target Score: 100/100 for Speed and Power, 98/100 for Technique
  • Time Limit: 14 days

Map Layout:

CitiesFactoriesAirportsPortsSilos
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Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Day 1: Advance and Position. Don't worry about the lasers today; they won't fire. Your main goal is to move your army up the road. Have your regular tanks take the lead to clear the path. Keep an eye out for a tank and an artillery unit in the south-east; they like to flank, so deal with them early. Send your mechs east over the mountains and load up your APCs with infantry.
  2. 2
    Dealing with the Lasers: There are two lasers that fire every second day (Day 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.). You need to be out of their range on those specific days.
  3. 3
    North-West Laser Takedown: On Day 2 (or any day *after* it has fired), move an artillery unit north towards the north-west laser. Position it within the laser's range. This setup allows you to destroy it in two days without it firing back at you.
  4. 4
    South-East Laser Takedown: Use your mechs and rockets to take out the second laser located in the south-east. You should be able to destroy this one in a single day.
  5. 5
    The Race Against Time: The ten cities in the north-east are make-or-break. They'll be captured by Adder's infantries by Day 10. If you haven't significantly damaged these capturing units by then, you'll likely lose the mission or miss out on the S Rank. Keep pushing north and intercept them!
Tips for S Rank
  • Kanbei's units are strong, so exploit his offensive power.
  • Prioritize capturing those north-east cities. Losing them means losing the mission.
  • Careful unit positioning is vital for taking out the lasers without taking too much damage.
  • Speed is a major factor for the S Rank, so don't dawdle! Keep your units moving forward aggressively.

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