Piercing the Shroud

This secret mission is opened by destroying the science building during the Media Blitz mission. You'll have control of Jim Raynor and a small band of infantry. You'll be storming through a secret Dominion base. However, there are several Zerg and Protoss captured inside, and you'll have to do battle with these potential threats.

You'll have access to various security systems to unleash havoc against the Dominion. These include starting up flamethrower turrets or releasing Protoss Zealot prisoners. You'll typically need to select the medium option, as you'll have to clean up the remaining enemies after they assault one another. Releasing a group of ultralisks may turn out to be a mistake if you're the one who has to defeat them.

Jim has a few tricks up his sleeve. You can use powers such as a powerful sniper shot, grenade fire, and cryo rounds. These are great for taking on large groups or tough foes. You'll eventually take control of a battle mech to distract enemies, but it will eventually shut down. Matt will send in a few more reinforcements as you charge towards you goal. Along the way you can fight a brutalisk for extra Zerg research, however it can cost you a few troops. Raynor's special skills are your best bet for killing off the beast.

Finally, a deadly Zerg-Protss hybrid will rampage through the facility. The hybrid is immune to damage, so you'll need to flee. You must get Raynor to the escape shuttle or the mission will fail. Protects your medics at all cost, and if need be, sacrifice one or more of your marines.