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A Dangerous Mission transport insertion
A Dangerous Mission lets you choose two soldier groups before a naval insertion. The southern dock is safer than the northern route, and the Envoy can absorb damage while regenerating.

Overview
A Dangerous Mission lets you choose two soldier groups before a naval insertion. The southern dock is safer than the northern route, and the Envoy can absorb damage while regenerating.
Plan and execution
Choose the Battle Elephant and Ballista Elephant groups for a durable landing force. Move southwest to the Dock, clearing threats along the route, then load the army into the two transports. Use Heavy Demolition Ships and the Fast Fire Ship against the enemy fleet before landing. Keep the Envoy in front to draw damage while the elephants and ranged support deal with defenders.
Risks and adaptation
The northernmost direct route is heavily defended. Moderate and Hard difficulties lack a Monk, so avoid unnecessary damage and rely on the Envoy’s regeneration between fights.
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