Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell mission order: police station, CIA, Kalinatek and presidential palace
Locate the original PC/Xbox campaign stage and understand how its objective emphasis changes.
Edition covered
The original Splinter Cell campaign, using the PC/Xbox mission structure. Ubisoft Steam screenshots show the original PC version. PS2-specific extra content and later remake mechanics are not included.
Start with training and the Georgian investigation
Training introduces movement and stealth before the Police Station assignment. Defense Ministry and Oil Refinery develop the investigation through infiltration and a more urgent industrial route.
| Stage | Location | Emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Third Echelon facility | Movement and stealth lessons |
| 1 | Police Station | Find information on missing agents |
| 2 | Defense Ministry | Infiltrate the ministry and gather intelligence |
| 3 | Oil Refinery | Follow the industrial route and target |
| 4 | CIA Headquarters | Infiltrate under nonlethal restrictions |
Expect a different rule set at the CIA
The CIA mission restricts lethal force. Later locations change those instructions again, so do not carry assumptions from the previous level into the next briefing.
| Stage | Location | Emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kalinatek | Reach the intelligence source |
| 6 | Chinese Embassy, first visit | Covert surveillance and evidence |
| 7 | Abattoir | Hostage-related rescue objectives |
| 8 | Chinese Embassy, second visit | Return for the changed investigation |
| 9 | Presidential Palace | Final campaign infiltration |
Distinguish the two embassy visits
The campaign returns to the Chinese Embassy after the Abattoir. A walkthrough for the first visit will not match the second visit’s objectives and route.
Use the original version’s route
The table follows the main PC/Xbox campaign. Platform adaptations and additional missions can differ, so match the game version before treating a missing stage as a progression error.
The table follows the main PC/Xbox campaign.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Official original PC manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Original game walkthrough | www.gamespot.com |