إنقاذ فرانك وودز: دليل المهمة الأولى في لعبة Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (Pyrrhic Victory)

Rescatando a Frank Woods: Guía de la misión 1 de Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (Victoria pírrica)

Rescuing Frank Woods: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Mission 1 (Pyrrhic Victory) Walkthrough

The opening campaign level of Call of Duty: Black Ops II, titled "Pyrrhic Victory," stands out as one of the most cinematic launch missions in first-person shooter history. Set in 1986 during the Angolan Civil War, this mission bridges the gap between the Cold War covert operations of the original Black Ops and the near-future narrative of 2025.

Whether you are looking for a complete campaign guide, tracking down Intel items, or seeking a nostalgic playthrough break, here is everything you need to know about Alex Mason’s mission to save his long-time brother-in-arms, Frank Woods.

Mission Background & Context

In Pyrrhic Victory, protagonist Alex Mason is drawn back into military action from retirement by Jason Hudson. Their target is Frank Woods, who went missing during a CIA covert operation in Africa.

The mission introduces key historical and fictional figures:

• Jonas Savimbi: The real-world UNITA leader who aids Mason and Hudson in pushing through MPLA-controlled territory.
  
  
• Raul Menendez: The central antagonist of Black Ops II, making his first narrative appearance during this mission.
  
  

Step-by-Step Gameplay & Objectives

1. The Battle of Angola (UNITA Convoy Assault)

The level begins amidst an intense battle in the grasslands of Angola.

• Eliminate Mortar Crews: Jump off the transport vehicle and push across the open battlefield to take out enemy mortar positions behind the rocks.
  
  
• Helicopter Air Support: Call in air strikes using the gunship to destroy incoming MPLA tanks. Destroying all enemy armor here helps complete one of the main mission challenges.
  
  
• Final Convoy Push: Mount the Buffel armored vehicle alongside Jonas Savimbi to clear out remaining forces before extracting to the river.
  
  

2. Riverboat Assault & The Rescue

Mason and Hudson board a transport barge traveling down the Cubango River.

• Clear out enemy infantry on the main deck and mount heavy gun emplacements to sink incoming enemy patrol vessels.
  
  
• Locate the cargo container on deck. Inside, Mason discovers a severely wounded Frank Woods being held captive alongside his deceased team members.
  
  
• Equip the Valkyrie Launcher found on the deck to shoot down the attacking enemy Hind helicopter before escaping to shore.
  
  

3. The Radio Post Encounter & Jungle Escape

Carrying Woods through the jungle, Mason and Hudson stealthily navigate past MPLA patrols toward an enemy radio village.

• Confronting Raul Menendez: Mason breaches the radio room to force the operator to call for extraction. The operator is revealed to be Raul Menendez. A heated standoff ensues, resulting in Mason shooting Menendez in the eye—an event that fuels the villain's personal vendetta across the rest of the campaign.
  
  
• Jungle Defense & Beach Extraction: Hold out against relentless waves of enemy troops while carrying Woods down to the beach. Hold your ground using temporary cover until Savimbi’s extraction helicopter arrives to pull your squad out.
  
  

All Intel Locations in Pyrrhic Victory

To achieve a 100% completion run, collect all 3 Intel items hidden across the level:

1. Intel #1 (Battlefield Crater): Located right at the start near the overturned armored vehicle where mortar shells can be looted. The intel sits inside the mortar crater to the right of the truck.
   
   
2. Intel #2 (River Barge Deck): Found on the upper deck of the river barge near the mounted gun before opening the main cargo container containing Woods.
   
   
3. Intel #3 (Jungle Watchtower): Located during the final retreat through the jungle. Check the second set of makeshift sniper towers on the right side of the path; the intel rests up on the platform.
   
   

Why Pyrrhic Victory Remains a Classic

"Pyrrhic Victory" perfectly demonstrates what made Call of Duty: Black Ops II a high point in narrative-driven FPS design. By combining high-octane vehicle combat, strategic loadout kits, multi-choice narrative branches, and iconic character reunions, it remains a standout mission in franchise history.

Watch the Full Mission Gameplay

You can watch the full Mission 1: Pyrrhic Victory gameplay video embedded directly below:

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