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> Conflict: EU vs. PAC
> Modes: Conflict, Titan
> Rating: ****
> Description: "This snow-covered business sector has wide open arrays, a few
                blocked off roadways, and somewhat circular design which makes
                for chaotic titan battles."

:> Key Bases (EU):

   - If in Conquest mode, you will start off with all the flags on defense.
   This is a gift from the Gods my friend. All you have to do is practically
   isolate every land-based entry point through the first flag. Do so with
   roller mines, EMP mines, rail gun cannons, and your gaming skills. Watch for
   someone trying to sneak a jet nearby. Man the AA cannons as well. If in
   titan mode, the battle will be a bit more evenly matched. Keep the northern
   silos where your titan rests. Most commanders will move your Titan near the
   middle of the map, which makes it a great access point to reach the
   remaining silos through ejection pods.

:> Key Bases (PAC):

   - In Conquest, HURRY. Grab a jeep and sprint through before they practically
   lockdown the only land access through the first flag. If it is locked, grab
   the helojet, and boost past their defenses in the air. Go north to their
   airport, and cap it, or cap a nearby flag that looks undefended. This will
   give your team an infiltration point to move and capture more flags. Without
   this infiltration point, you will get RAPED attempting offense. In Titan
   mode, follow the same strategies as EU since everything is a practical
   mirror image.

- The success of Minsk lies in the fact that it is the best Titan map, and
decently fun (sometimes frustrating) CTF map. The wide-open design leaves less
CQB, but more medium-to-long range encounters. Snipers are a plus as there is
hardly any haze. You can reach the tall skyscrapers via transport helojets, or
with squad beacons. These make great sniping points. Most of all, defending 1
or 2 critical silo points throughout the game can prove to be a challenging but
efficient effort on your part.

:> Sniper Spots

   - The skyscrapers at the southeast flag/silo are your best choice. The roofs
   of the fortress buildings at certain flags next to AA guns are also
   efficient sniper locations. Other than that, most of your sniping should be
   done mobile, or from a spot inside your Titan on defense/offense.