By Doug Radcliffe
Design by Katie Bush

Sam Fisher is an operative for the Third Echelon, a top-secret initiative that marks a return of classical espionage. Leading-edge surveillance and combat technology enhance a Third Echelon operative's methods. When intelligence deemed critical to national security cannot be obtained by traditional means, Third Echelon is granted the clearance to conduct physical operations.

You are Sam Fisher, a Splinter Cell. You must leave no trace on the physical or political map. You do not exist. Ubi Soft's Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell combines challenging stealth gameplay with a powerful 3D engine that immerses you in Sam Fisher's world.

This comprehensive Splinter Cell Game Guide includes:

• General stealth strategies: This section offers general techniques for maintaining stealth, avoiding enemies, and incapacitating guards.
• Weapons and equipment: This section covers Sam Fisher's weapons and equipment. You'll find specific tactics for engaging in combat and utilizing special gadgets such as sticky shockers, diversion cameras, and optic cables.
• Mission walk-throughs: Complete solutions for all nine missions. Walk-throughs include specific strategies for completing objectives, sneaking past guards, disabling enemies, and locating important items, such as medical kits, equipment, and ammunition.
• All keypad codes and a hidden training Easter egg: If you just need a keypad code, this section includes all codes sorted by mission. Plus, thorough exploration of the training area reveals a hidden room. Look here for instructions on how to get there.

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