Remote Mine
Stick it, step back, and watch the fireworks.
Unlike a simple timed bomb, this gadget lets you choose the exact moment of detonation—perfect for luring guards into a kill zone or clearing a room from a safe distance. In the single-player campaign, it appears in select missions where stealth and area denial are key, rewarding players who think ahead rather than charging in guns blazing.
- Type
- Explosive gadget
- Function
- Remote detonation of placed mine
- Ammo capacity
- Limited supply per mission (varies by difficulty)
- Detonation method
- Manual trigger via weapon switch or fire button
- Placement
- Can be attached to walls, floors, or ceilings
Lore & Background
The Remote Mine was developed by Q Branch as a non-lethal area-denial tool for covert operatives—though its explosive yield is more than enough to turn a guard into a red mist. Unlike the standard Timed Mine, which ticks away on a fixed fuse, the remote variant puts the agent in control of the boom. It's ideal for ambushes, clearing rooms without exposing yourself, or rigging a door that enemies just can't resist opening.
In Their Own Story
The cold air of the Severnaya bunker carried the hum of machinery. Bond pressed the Remote Mine against the steel wall, its adhesive grip silent. He backed into the shadows, watching two guards approach the door. As they paused to laugh at a joke, his thumb pressed the detonator. The explosion echoed through the corridor, and the way to the control room was clear.
Reader's Guide
The Remote Mine is a sticky explosive that adheres to any flat surface—walls, floors, ceilings, even doors. Once placed, it stays put until you manually detonate it by pressing the fire button while the mine is selected in your inventory. Its real strength lies in trap-setting: slap one on a door that guards will open, or in a narrow choke point where patrols bunch up. Because it doesn't trigger on proximity, you can wait for the perfect moment—say, when two guards stop to share a joke—and then *click*. In missions like 'Bunker' or 'Control,' it's also handy for blowing up security cameras or taking out a cluster of enemies without raising the alarm across the entire facility. But be warned: the mine can be set off by your own explosions or stray gunfire, so place it wisely. And with limited ammo, every sticky surprise has to count.
Did You Know?
- In the single-player campaign, the Remote Mine appears in select missions where stealth and area denial are key.
- The mine can be set off by your own explosions or stray gunfire, so placement requires care.
- Ammo for the Remote Mine is limited per mission, with the exact supply varying by difficulty level.
- The device can be attached to walls, floors, or ceilings, allowing for creative trap setups.
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