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Campaign mission 07

The Gorge

Iron Nest and its logistics convoy move through a mountain pass in Andalusia, bound for the Strait.

VERIFICATION VERIFIED FOR GAME VERSION 1.0LAST UPDATED August 16, 2026
Andalusian gorge Tactical Map used in The Gorge
Andalusian gorge Tactical MapTargets use mission zones; exact grids can differ between playthroughs.
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Mission record

OPERATION OVERVIEW

MAPAndalusian gorgeCampaign area
RC MINIMUM200Higher carried balance is preserved
POWDER MINIMUM10Higher carried inventory is preserved
AWARDS4 medalsMeasured Fire Star · Unrelenting Volley Medal · No Quarter Cross · Ordnance Efficiency Cross
RESOURCE RULE

These campaign values are guaranteed minimums when the mission loads, not a forced reset. Existing RC or Powder Charges above the listed amount are retained. Learn how the balance is used in the Requisition Credits guide.

Completion unlocks

Completing The Gorge unlocks the following Punchcards. Select a card to open its guide.

Forward Observer PunchcardPunchcardForward ObserverOpen guide →Low-Grade Explosive (LE) PunchcardAmmunitionLow-Grade Explosive (LE)Open guide →

Utility requests are processed at the Requisition Table.

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High Command order

OBJECTIVES

  1. 01

    Respond to the ambush against the Iron Nest convoy.

  2. 02

    Destroy the enemy forward element holding the gorge.

  3. 03

    Complete the operation without the ballistics calculator, which is disabled by the scripted attack.

  4. 04

    Continue against the rear enemy force if desired after the primary objective completes.

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Battlefield setup

TARGETS AND PROTECTED UNITS

Hostile infantry map icon
Enemy infantry

Ambush ridge infantry

Quantity
3
Priority
0 stars
Armor
Unarmored
Placement
Ridge ambush area

These units form the opening attack on the convoy.

Hostile infantry map icon
Enemy infantry

Forward infantry

Quantity
8
Priority
0 stars
Armor
Unarmored
Placement
Enemy frontline

Part of the primary forward element.

Hostile anti-tank map icon
Enemy weapons

Anti-armor positions

Quantity
3
Priority
1 star each
Armor
Unarmored
Placement
Enemy frontline

These accompany the forward element.

Hostile armor map icon
Enemy armor

Forward armor

Quantity
4
Priority
0 stars
Armor
Unarmored
Placement
Enemy frontline

Four armour units are placed with the forward force.

Hostile commander map icon
Priority target

Enemy commander

Quantity
1
Priority
3 stars
Armor
Unarmored
Placement
Enemy frontline

The command target inside the forward force.

Hostile target map icon
Enemy reserve

Rear force

Quantity
7 infantry and 5 mechanized
Priority
0 stars
Armor
Unarmored
Placement
Enemy backline

These targets remain available after the main gorge objective.

REVEAL MAP DETAILS (SPOILER)View possible battlefield locations and mission-specific map information.REVEAL MAP DETAILS

These outlines show the areas from which the mission can select positions. They are possible placement zones, not fixed spawn coordinates. A numbered badge identifies an area; it does not enlarge that area.

HostileProtected or alliedNeutral or non-targetMixed useReference
The Gorge possible battlefield placement zones123456
  1. 1
    Turret Spawn

    1 Iron Nest. Mission-defined placement area.

  2. 2
    Ambush Ridge

    3 Enemy Infantry. Mission-defined placement area.

  3. 3
    Enemy Frontline

    8 Enemy Infantry, 3 Enemy Anti Armor, 4 Enemy Armor, 1 Enemy Commander. Mission-defined placement area.

  4. 4
    Enemy Backline

    7 Enemy Infantry, 5 Enemy Mechanized. Mission-defined placement area.

  5. 5
    Allied Frontline

    3 Infantry, 2 Mechanized, 1 Spotter. Mission-defined placement area.

  6. 6
    Allied Backline

    3 Infantry, 1 Commander, 2 Military Police. Mission-defined placement area.

The Tactical Map uses a 20 × 10 main grid, with ten subdivisions on each axis inside every square. The overlay follows those same boundaries. Large overlapping allied areas mean that individual units can appear across a broad part of the battlefield.

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Spoiler section

MISSION WALKTHROUGH

MISSION SPOILERSReveal the complete objective order and firing guidance.REVEAL WALKTHROUGH
PHASE 01

Absorb the ambush

The opening ridge attack damages the convoy and disables the ballistics calculator. The escort engages the nearest ambushers.

PHASE 02

Find the forward element

Use the available field reports and Forward Observer support to locate the hostile force holding the gorge.

PHASE 03

Clear the pass

Destroy the forward infantry, anti-armour positions, armour and commander. The primary mission completes when the forward element is broken; rear targets can still be engaged.

Operational notes

  • The setup contains 31 hostile units across the opening ambush, forward element and rear force.
  • The mission explicitly expects the Operator to complete the engagement without the ballistics calculator after it is disabled during the ambush.
  • Backline targets are separate from the force used for the primary completion condition.
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Mission awards

MEDAL REQUIREMENTS

MedalBronzeSilverGold
Measured Fire Star2 or fewer allied kills1 or fewer allied killsNo allied kills
Unrelenting Volley MedalKill streak of 4Kill streak of 7Kill streak of 10
No Quarter Cross10 enemy kills20 enemy kills30 enemy kills
Ordnance Efficiency CrossRequires at least 10 target kills at every rank.0.8 kills/shot1.5 kills/shot2 kills/shot

Compare these awards with every other mission requirement in the Medal Guide.