Pre-planning

These heists will be a little different. Instead of money, we will be snatching something a bit more more explosive, if you would pardon the pun. The Butcher has tasked us to steal a thermobaric bomb that is being sent to Norfolk to be decommissioned. Unlike previous heists, we can approach this job in two very different ways.

The bomb is being transported by ship into the US, and it will be docked in the Port of Virginia from where it will be transported to a train that will carry it to Norfolk. We have the option to either directly intercept the bomb as it is being transported from the docks to the train, or we can take the less subtle approach and derail the train as it is on route for its final destination.

The Dockyard

If we choose to intercept the shipment, bear in mind that the port authority is taking the utmost precautions in ensuring that the transfer proceeds smoothly. Word has it that the ever so courteous folks at Gensec are on the guest list. So the smart thing would be to avoid detection, and try to steal the bomb from under their noses. If that fails, you can always brute-force your way to into the ship, just be prepared deal with the best or worst that Gensec has to offer. I will be frank with you; either of the approaches won’t be a walk in the park. If you actually manage to succeed to complete this heist without alerting anyone, the Butcher will most likely be impressed.

The Forest

Here we throw caution to the wind and derail the train as it is transporting the bomb. The wagon housing the bomb is well equipped to handle violent shocks, so don’t worry about the bomb detonating prematurely. However, do worry about the accompanying police force that will try to repossess the bomb once they learn that we are trying to steal it. We will have a small time advantage because unlike them, we will be prepared. Your task will be to find the wagon housing the bomb, open the wagon, dismantle the bomb, and secure it via the exit point. Decide which exit point suits your strategy during pre-planning.

The bomb is expected to return to a more suitable owner who would take much better care of it. You can expect a substantial donation from the Butcher if all goes as expected.

Just don’t ask why she needs the bomb.