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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Guide

2005 · Tactical stealth

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GuideWhat you will find
Sam crouches behind a guard on a rain-swept metal walkway.Stealth and ratingImprove a Chaos Theory mission result by tracking detection, bodies and objectives separately.
Sam waits below a guard on an exterior platform while the interaction prompt is visible.Gadgets and OCPChoose a Chaos Theory loadout and use electronic disruption without being caught by the return of the light.
Sam hangs below a yellow-railed catwalk with a guard above.Mission orderIdentify the ten solo missions in the original PC/Xbox Chaos Theory campaign.
Sam crouches in shadow near a doorway while a guard stands in the lit room beyond.Hacking and objectivesUse electronic access carefully and avoid finishing a level before collecting required information.
Sam crouches behind a guard on a rain-swept metal walkway.CharactersFind the important Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory characters, their opening roles and the relationships that explain the campaign.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Read light and sound separatelyCompare Sam’s noise with the environment before moving quickly.
Use the OCP for a short crossingTemporary electronic disruption needs a planned route.
Check optional objectivesRead mission updates and finish useful intelligence tasks before extraction.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Sam FisherPlayable operativeInvestigates a crisis involving information warfare and East Asian tensions.
Irving LambertMission coordinatorDirects Sam’s assignments and force restrictions.
Anna GrímsdóttirTechnical analystHelps interpret data and electronic threats.
William ReddingEquipment specialistAdvises on loadouts and field support.
Douglas ShetlandDisplace executiveSam’s former comrade runs a private military company.
Admiral Toshiro OtomoJapanese intelligence figureA central participant in the escalating political crisis.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Stealth and ratingCompare noise with the ambient marker →

Pictures All pictures →

Sam crouches behind a guard on a rain-swept metal walkway.
Sam crouches behind a guard on a rain-swept metal walkway.
Sam waits below a guard on an exterior platform while the interaction prompt is visible.
Sam waits below a guard on an exterior platform while the interaction prompt is visible.
Sam hangs below a yellow-railed catwalk with a guard above.
Sam hangs below a yellow-railed catwalk with a guard above.
Sam crouches in shadow near a doorway while a guard stands in the lit room beyond.
Sam crouches in shadow near a doorway while a guard stands in the lit room beyond.
References
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