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| Spec Ops: Ranger Elite |
|  For the Playstation   |
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|          FAQ           |
|         v 1.0          |
|       05/19/01         |
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|      Written By:       |
|        Junie           |
|   junies_c@yahoo.com   |
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        This FAQ was created for GameFaqs.com and may not be reproduced by
printed or electronic means. If any other web site, magazine, etc. would 
like to reproduce this FAQ contact me at junies_c@yahoo.com for my 
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treaties.

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Overview on this game:

        The price alone is a great incentive to purchase this game only 
$9.99! Not to mention the fact that all "Snipers" out there will appreciate 
the weapons available, the SSG and the BMP50.

        Everyone will appreciate the fact the game is Vibration Function 
Compatible, it gives the player the sensation of actually pulling the 
trigger or getting shot (At least more than you would expect).

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Table of Contents:

   1. Controls
   2. Weapons/Scopes/Environment & Pickups/Booby traps
   3. Using your Ranger Buddy
   4. Cheats
   5. Starting the Game
   6. Troubleshooting Mission Objectives
   7. Miscellaneous
   8. Conclusion

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1. Controls

The following information is from the instructional booklet included with 
the game. I have also included comments to try and make it easier for the 
beginner to understand how to use them.

Symbols used in the controls below --
(These should be self-explanatory)

   X = The X button
   [] = The Square button
   O = The Circle button
   /\ = The Triangle button
   <- = The Left directional button
   -> = The Right directional button

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Ranger/Game Functions

   Move Ranger                            <- or -> directional button (Left 
                                             Analog stick)*
   Sidestep (Ranger Must be Standing)     R2 <- or -> direction button
   Fire Weapon                            X button
   Throw Grenade/Use Explosive            [] button
   Use Inventory Item                     O button
   Toggle Rangers                         /\ button
   Toggle Ranger Posture                  R2 button + Up or Down 
                                             directional button
   Toggle Ranger Posture                  R2 + <- left analog stick *
   Use Scopes                             L1 button
   Reload Weapon                          L2 button + Up directional button
   Use Inventory                          R1 button + directional button
   Map Screen                             Select button
   Pause + Game Options                   Start button

   * When analog is On


Command Buddy (Shift Functions)

   Buddy Order "Hold Up"                  L2 button + X button
   Buddy Order "Fire 'em Up"              L2 button + O button
   Buddy Order "Move Up"                  L2 button + /\ button
   Buddy Order "Follow Me"                L2 button + [] button


Crouching Mode

   Roll to Left                           R2 button + <- directional button
   Roll to Right                          R2 button + -> directional button
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2. Weapons/Scopes/Environment & Pickups/Booby traps

Weapons

        I have sorted the list of weapons into categories and discuss each 
weapon in detail. This includes the amount of ammo for each magazine, how 
many magazines are standard, how many magazines you can carry, if the 
weapon uses a scope, and the number of bullets it takes from the weapon to 
disable the enemy soldier.

Here is how the weapons information is read --

   rds = rounds (bullets)
   mag = magazine
   std = standard
   max = maximum

Weapon Name -- Bullets fired for each trigger squeeze / Bullets in 1 
magazine / Standard amount of Magazines / The maximum amount of Magazines 
you can carry / If the Scope is available / Number of bullets to disable an 
enemy soldier

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Assault Rifles
   M4 -- 3 rds/30 rds per mag/10 mags std/10 mags max/no Scope/6 rds
   M16 -- 3 rds/30 rds per mag/12 mags std/12 mags max/with Scope/6 rds
   HKG11 -- 3 rds/45 rds per mag/10 mags std/10 mags max/with Scope/6 rds
   AK74 -- 3 rds/30 rds per mag/10 mags std/10 mags max/no Scope/6 rds

Machine Guns
   M249 -- 5 rds/200 rds per mag/5 mags std/5 mags max/no Scope/5 rds
   RPK -- 3 rds/45 rds per mag/10 mags std/10 mags max/no Scope/9 rds
   M60 -- 3 rds/90 rds per mag/4 mags std/8 mags max/no Scope/3 rds

Grenade Launcher
   M203 -- 3 rds/30 rds per mag/8 mags std/8 mags max/no Scope/6 rds
           5 grenades std/20 grenades max/no range (Shoots to end of "Fog")

Sniper Rifles
   SSG -- 1 rds/5 rds per mag/10 mags std/10 mags max/with Scope/1 rds
   BARRET M82A -- 1 rds/10 rds per mag/8 mags std/8 mags max/with Scope/1 
                  rds

Close Quarters Weapons
   Ithaca 37 (Shotgun) -- 1 rds/8 rds per mag/12 mags std/12 mags max/no 
                          Scope/2 rds
   HKMP55D (Sub-Machine Gun) -- 3 rds/45 rds per mag/10 mags std/10 mags 
                                max/with Scope/6 rds
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Scopes

        Can only be used when the weapon you have has one. There are two 
different Scopes available, both are discussed in detail below.

4x -- This is the standard scope when the weapon selected uses a scope. 
      This scope basically puts a cross-hair on the screen so you can aim. 
      If you don't want much magnification and just want a cross-hair to aim 
      your weapon this is the way to go.

6x -- You must select this scope by "Modifying Layout" of your Ranger. This 
      scope will give you a better view, unlike the 4x which is much more 
      of a broader view.

        With either scope when you aim by using the directional buttons, 
you must move the directional buttons slowly to get a good shot. The 
directional buttons move the scope very fast and makes it hard to take a 
good shot.

        When firing your weapon with or without a scope you can shoot beside 
the enemy soldier and still hit them, or even above their heads. I am 
personally unsure if this is because of the distance the weapon is made to 
shoot, or perhaps it is due to poor programming.

        Also be aware of the fact if you are using a scope and are next to 
a fence, tree, etc. the scope will only show a close-up of the object your 
next to. If this happens simply move the player away from the item, or at 
least further behind it.


Environment & Pickups

        The "Environment" as the instructional booklet describes it, is simply 
the additional items that you can edit by accessing "Modifying Layout" of 
your Ranger. This is the grenades, Satchel Charges, MedKit, etc.

        Pickups are items left behind when you disable the enemy soldiers. 
They include Ammo Boxes, Flak Vest, etc.

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Environment

   Frag Grenade - These have a 3 meter kill-radius on unarmored enemies. 
                  From my experience these are not worth the hassle, the HE 
                  Grenade is the same thing with a larger kill-radius.

   HE Grenade - (High-Explosive) This grenade has a 7 meter kill-radius on 
                unarmored enemies. These grenades weigh a little more than 
                a Frag, but are definitely worth it for a more than 
                doubled kill-radius. The instruction booklet goes on in 
                regards to enemy equipment, the only equipment I have 
                successfully used this or any grenade on is the oil drums.

   Smoke Grenade - Are used to temporary blind an enemy. The instructional 
                   booklet also claims they can be used to call in a air 
                   strike on certain levels, I have never gotten a air 
                   strike from using them.

   White Phosphorous Grenade - The kill-radius is unknown. The 
                               instructional booklet describes, "Throw and 
                               go prone or seek cover because this one is 
                               powerful". Perhaps this grenade kill-radius 
                               is greater than that of the HE Grenade.

   Satchel Charge - These are high explosive charges that are set on a 
                    timer, 5 - 20 seconds (Use L2 to Decrease Time and R2 
                    to Increase time when setting), and are used to blow 
                    various things up. You will need several on certain 
                    stages, make sure you have enough. Decue and a half 
                    (Military Transport Trucks), bridges, and a building 
                    are the items they are needed for. For fun you can blow 
                    up trees.

   Claymore - Unlike the usual Claymore which can be triggered by motion or 
              by a Clacker, these can only be triggered by a Clacker. You 
              must set the Claymore and then select the Clacker by the R1 
              button. Detonate when a enemy solder gets near it by pushing 
              the O button.
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Pickups

   Ammo Box - Contains a certain number of clips

   Flak Vest - Increase Rangers armor. Can only be picked up if your 
               Rangers armor is not already full.

   Ammo Clip - Contains a certain number of rounds, depending on ammo type.

   M203 Grenade - A single grenade for use with the M203 weapon. Has only a 
                  1 meter kill-radius.
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Booby traps

        There are two Booby Traps that the enemy can set, one of which I 
have never seen during game play. Perhaps the programmer forgot to include 
them in the game?

   Antipersonnel Mine - This mine is usually buried next to trees and beside 
                        the pathways on stages. It is easily found. You 
                        will see a round metallic colored object on the 
                        ground. If you step on one even with a full life 
                        you will kill your Ranger.

   Tripwire - This is a Booby Trap with involves a Tripwire and a special 
              layout of Claymores. This is the Booby Trap I have never seen 
              in the game. If anyone knows where it does exist in the game 
              e-mail me what Stage, Phrase, and where it is.
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3. Using your Ranger Buddy

        This option is only available during 1 player game play, during 2 
player game play the 2nd player is your Ranger Buddy. If you want to 
actually beat the game with less effort learn to use your Ranger Buddy. 
Also to earn a decent Medal for the Phase you must use your Ranger Buddy.

        Be sure to simply tell your Ranger Buddy to "Move Up!" if not 
anything every now and then, that way you will get a great Medal.

        If you don't want to use your Ranger Buddy when you play, remember 
certain parts of the game requires Satchel Charges and unless you stockpile 
your Ranger with them, you will need your Ranger Buddy's Inventory.

        Of course many parts of the game your Ranger Buddy can be wasted 
and you can beat it without him. Some fun things to do is make him "Move 
Up!" when you are positioned on a edge of the cliff and he will jump off 
the cliff (Your Ranger Buddy can be easily tricked into this, his 
Artificial Intelligence is really low). Also telling your Ranger Buddy to 
"Hold Up!" on the middle of a bridge set to blow with Satchel Charges is 
another way to get rid of him.

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   Fire 'em Up! -- (L2 + O button) Your Buddy will take aim and fire on 
                   nearby enemy soldiers.

   Follow Me! --   (L2 + [] button) Your Buddy will follow you close 
                   behind. You stop he stops, etc.

   Hold Up! --     (L2 + X button) Your Buddy will hold his current 
                   position until you give him another command. Also he 
                   will fire on nearby enemy solders. If you re-give this 
                   command when he is firing on enemy solders he will 
                   stop.

   Move Up! --     (L2 + /\ button) Your Buddy will advance forward of your 
                   current position for a distance and stop. He will fire 
                   on nearby enemy solders in this command as well.
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        If you switch your posture your Ranger Buddy will switch his to 
match yours as well. Use L2 button + Up or Down to change postures.


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4. Cheats

        If you select 1 Player Quick Start you can not do this, otherwise 
any other game start will work (Simply because you can't enter a player's 
name).

        Once you select which game you want to start, the next screen will 
give you the chance to enter your name. Enter your name as ROCKSTAR

        With your name entered as ROCKSTAR you can select what Levels to 
play, Phases, and even be Invulnerable with Infinite Time. After you enter 
your name the next screen "Select Mission" allows you to select the Levels. 
On the "Select Mission" screen use your <- and -> directions buttons to 
select a different level.

        The next screen is "Phase Objectives". Once again use your 
controllers <- and -> direction buttons to change the Phase.

        And last but not least, during the actual game play pause the 
game. Use your Down directional button to highlight "Invulnerable", push X 
button to turn it On or Off.

        With Invulnerable On, you and your Ranger Buddy can not be killed, 
also you are given Infinite Time. This includes no damage from bullets, 
explosives, cliffs, and areas you should not be in. During the hostage 
levels if you have Invulnerable On the hostage can still die like normal. 
Be careful!

        If you do manage to fall down a cliff you will need to turn 
Invulnerable Off to continue game play (Either way your player must die to 
continue, because there is no escape).


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5. Starting the Game

        This will walk you through starting a new game, if you do a "Quick 
Start" this information is not needed. A "Quick Start" game does not allow 
you to change or select anything, that's why it is a "Quick Start".

Choose The Type of Game

   One Player Quick Start *
   Two Player Quick Start *+
   One Player Game
   Two Player Game +
   Load Game

   * Immediately starts a game, the below information is not needed
   + You must have 2 controllers in the Playstation to Play

Enter Your name

   Enter any name for the player(s). If you plan to cheat, type the name 
   told in the Cheat section above.

Select a Mission

   This is only a option if you are cheating or have loaded a saved game, 
   otherwise just press the X button to continue.

Phase Objectives

   This screen gives you a briefing on what you need to do in order to pass 
   the phase. Read it, often times tips on how to complete a objective is 
   told here and no where else.

Ranger Selecting

   Now use your <- and -> directions buttons to move the arrow to a Ranger 
   you want. Press the X button to select your Ranger. If you want to 
   change your Ranger's weapon or equipment press the X button again to 
   change the Ranger's "Layout".

   Now if you are in a 1 player game select your Ranger Buddy as you did 
   for your Ranger. You can also edit his "Layout" as well. If you are 
   playing a 2 player game, the 2nd player will need to use their 
   controller to select and change their Ranger.

   Once both Rangers are selected you are ready to begin. Now move the 
   arrow to select the door in between the Close Quarters Ranger and the 
   Sniper Ranger. Then press the X button to start your Game.


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6. Troubleshooting Mission Objectives

Level 4 Phase 1

        The only Mission you may have a problem on solving, like I did, is 
on Level 4 Phase 1. It is the Missiles you must disarm in China. To disable 
the Missiles simply shoot the section of the missile below the missile cone. 
The section is a light gray and has a black circle above and below the 
section.

        In order to actual aim and fire at the right section you will need 
to choose a weapon that has a scope.


Common Problem on all Levels

        A common problem is you do the mission objective and now are 
waiting to go onto the next mission objective but the game does, what's 
wrong? The most common problem is that you will need to go to certain areas 
of that stage to trigger the game to go onto the next mission objective.

        If you have a problem make sure you hit the Select button and goto 
the red dot areas on the map. Even if you disable the enemy solders like 
instructed or whatever you will still need to go near the red dots on the 
map.

        If that still doesn't work look for items that don't belong in the 
level. For instance Mission 3 Phase 3, you must walk near the car to get 
the game to go ahead to Objective 3. 

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7. Miscellaneous

Ranger Selecting

   When selecting Rangers to start a game, there are 5 Rangers to choose 
   from --

      Machine Gunner
      Close Quarter
      Recon/Sniper
      Grenadier
      Rifleman

   From the instructional booklet "Each ..Ranger has a special skill with a 
   particular weapon." Even if you give the Recon/Sniper a M60 machine gun 
   he will preform the same. So I am unsure what the instructional booklet 
   means. Does anyone know?


Ranger Item Weight

   Each weapon and items have a weight, and the Rangers can only carry so 
   much weight. If you want more Ammo or to carry more Grenades remove the 
   items from your Inventory that you do not need.


Game Time

   Every time you start a to play a game, you are given a set time to 
   complete the mission. If that time runs out you will have to restart the 
   mission (The Rangers are not harmed).

   * You can have Infinite Time using the cheat described above.


Climbing Objects

   Even though you can not climb ladders that are found on different 
   missions, you can climb different objects. This includes the Alaska 
   Pipeline found on Level 1 Phase 1.

   Simply walk up the end that goes into the ground.


Reload Time

   Any Ranger will need to reload their weapon from time to time. If you 
   are in the Prone position (Laying on your Belly) the weapon will 
   automatically reload without any pause.


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8. Conclusion

        I hope you learned something from this FAQ. I apologize if this FAQ 
does not follow the usual rules or "feel" -- After all this is my first 
FAQ.

        If I get any new information to add into this FAQ I will make 
another release when it becomes available. If 
you have 
something you think 
needs to be added or changed just e-mail at junies_c@yahoo.com

Thanks for Reading!