
Located right after Phoenix Fire's information in the text strings are a set of objectives that don't find use in any of the final missions. Unused Objective Text Disable all security measures before using the lift No map data remains for any of these cut missions. For example, in the final game Hidden Agenda's main objective is covered in the stage Chain Reaction Atoll Infiltration's objective is covered by Deep Descent and Island Infiltration has a distinct second half that takes place along a river that renders it the longest stage in the game, possibly a result of absorbing River Gauntlet. That, or they were just deemed unnecessary to the overall plot. Some of these missions sound very similar to missions they lie either before or after, so they may have originally been alternate versions of the final missions we got. "Prevent a hostile takeover of the missile defense platform.and save the world."Īside from the "Training" mission at the start, these cut missions give off the impression that the latter half of the game's story was trimmed extensively when compared with what they originally intended. "Covertly make your way into the secret underwater base and pursue Drake." "Infiltrate Drake's Disarmament Facility." "Destroy the air defense system that protects the island from attack." "Sabotage the island's radar jamming devices so you can open the way for MI6 forces." "Reach Drake's private island undetected."

"Use the special abilities of Q's Vanquish to infiltrate Drake's secret island base." "Flee the scene and head for Q's mobile headquarters." "Escape Kiko's trap and get out of the skyscraper alive." "Determine how Drake is secretly using the decommissioned power plant." "Infiltrate a nuclear power plant in the process of being decommissioned by Phoenix Industries." "Covertly access Mayhew's headquarters and retrieve data from the company computer system." "Rendezvous with Alexander Mayhew, a traitor in Drake's organization." "Race to meet Q at the extraction point." "Make your escape with Zoe on an unarmored snowmobile." "Drop in on Raphael Drake's reception and rendezvous with undercover agents." "Prevent a rogue faction from putting a damper on the New Year's celebrations in Paris." "Learn basic weapon and gadget skills in Q's evaluation center." Included along with the rest to get an idea of where they fit in the game's story, these missions end up looking like: Within the tables for mission titles and descriptions, there are text strings for both titles and descriptions of several cut missions hidden among the normal set.
