Precious Cargo

Precious Cargo is one of the official missions in Modern Warfare 3 (2023) and is the second mission in the campaign. The players will embark on a high-stakes journey as Farah follows a Konni Group assault on a military base. Armed with a combat knife, players aim to obtain GPS trackers and the all-important harbor manifest from a heavily guarded location. The mission will reward the player with a "30-minute Double Player XP Token & 30 30-minute Double Weapon XP Token" once completed.

Last Updated 02 Nov 2023 at 10:10 am GMT
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Precious Cargo

Modern Warfare 3 Precious Cargo Rundown

In Modern Warfare 3 Precious Cargo, you begin inside a Shadow Company-marked shipping container equipped with essential gear. You aim to secure GPS trackers on a massive docked ship surrounded by Konni Group soldiers. Accessing the ship offers multiple options, including parachuting from yellow vehicles.

After obtaining the trackers, you retrieve the harbor manifest. Equipped with an armored vehicle and a Sentry Gun, you clear the building, reaching the manifest atop a desk in the second-floor corridor. Finally, you plant the trackers on the south side of the loading bay, all while facing enemy forces.

Modern Warfare 3 Precious Cargo Characters

The character in Precious Cargo's mission is Farah Ahmed Karim.

MW3 Precious Cargo Mission Walkthrough

Objective: Acquire GPS Trackers

  • Your next task is to locate GPS trackers on a massive ship docked in the harbor, an area teeming with Konni Group soldiers. Continue exploring Shadow Company containers to improve your firepower.
  • Accessing the ship can be done in several ways. In the playthrough, you climbed atop yellow cargo-moving vehicles to parachute onto the ship, taking the enemy by surprise.

Objective: Retrieve Harbor Manifest

  • After acquiring the GPS trackers, proceed to the second question mark on the minimap. You have access to various vehicles and weaponry for your approach. Using a Sentry Gun mounted on an armored vehicle clears Konni Group resistance from the building.
  • The manifest can be found on the second floor, atop a desk in the building. Navigate through the building, defeat any opposition, and collect the manifest.

Objective: Plant the Trackers

  • Plant the trackers to ensure the success of your mission. The first container is located on the south side of the loading bay. Proceed there to plant the first tracker.
  • A yellow lift suspends the second container. You can use the Ascender's zipline or the staircase at the front of the container to reach it. Plant the tracker, which triggers a cutscene revealing that the Konni Group has gained access to the missiles.

Items Found: There are 21 items to earn during the Precious Cargo mission. Items found so far include:

  • Mosquito Drone
  • Cruise Missile
  • MTZ-556
  • WSP Swarm
  • RPK
  • 556 Icarus
  • GS Magna
  • Heartbeat Sensor
  • Experimental Gas
  • Molotov
  • Sentry Gun
  • Ascender

Note: This is the list of items found during the Highrise mission. More items may be discovered, and the guide will be updated accordingly.

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Modern Warfare 3 Precious Cargo Overview

In "Precious Cargo," the second campaign level of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, players are thrust into the heart of Urzikstan, embroiled in the intense struggle of the Urzikstan Liberation Force (ULF). As Farah Karim, players navigate the bustling port city of Sakhra, setting the stage for a high-stakes operation to secure a secret arms shipment crucial to the ULF's cause.

Preparing for the Unknown: The mission begins with a tense briefing as Farah and the ULF brace themselves for the arrival of a secret arms shipment at the port in Sakhra. The cargo's uncertainty heightens the stakes, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and danger.

Dynamic Characters and Cutscenes: "Precious Cargo" introduces players to key characters, including Phillip Graves, whose voice guides Farah through the mission. Cutscenes featuring familiar faces like Alex Keller and the iconic John Price add depth to the narrative, providing context for the ULF's desperate situation.

Strategic Weapon Loadout: Farah's starting loadout includes the Gutter Knife, setting the tone for close-quarters combat in the narrow alleys and cargo-filled docks of Sakhra. The weapon variety throughout the level, from the Kastov 762 to the Vaznev-9K, allows players to adapt their strategy to the ever-evolving battlefield.

Supply Box Surprises: Supply boxes scattered across the port offer surprises, with weapons like the Silenced ISO Hemlock and the Explosive Victus XMR providing players with various tactical options. The diverse arsenal reflects the guerrilla warfare tactics employed by the ULF.

In-Mission Challenges and Objectives: As players progress through "Precious Cargo," they must contend with Konni forces, adding a layer of challenge to the mission. The urgency of securing the arms shipment is palpable as players navigate through intense firefights and engage in stealthy takedowns.

Cinematic Atmosphere and Urban Warfare: The urban environment of Sakhra, with its narrow streets and bustling marketplace, creates a cinematic atmosphere. The juxtaposition of civilian life with the chaos of warfare emphasizes the desperate struggle for freedom in Urzikstan.

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