Chyornyj Prud

Naked Snake traversed the crocodile-inhabited Chyornyj Prud, during Operation Snake Eater.

Chyornyj Prud (Russian: Чёрный Пруд; "black pond" or "black lake") is an area of Tselinoyarsk, covered by a deep swamp, between Rassvet and Bolshaya Past.

History

Operation Snake Eater

See also: Virtuous Mission and Operation Snake Eater

Naked Snake passed through Chyornyj Prud during Operation Snake Eater.

The swamp was inhabited by crocodiles that were extremely vicious. According to EVA, they were known to have killed Soviet soldiers out on patrol and no one had dared to go near the swamp ever since. Most of the soldiers killed were apparently attacked from behind while in the water, which contributed to its name, "the black shore." The swamp was also home to leeches and various species of fish. During GRU occupation, the surrounding area was rigged with various traps that would be triggered if a rope near the ground was disturbed.

Walkthrough

Chyornyj Prud map

There are no guards in this area. The main hazards are the crocodiles, the risk of drowning, and the many traps first encountered here. By climbing across several ropes, the Crocodile Cap can be obtained from a ledge. The player can also swim through the pond to obtain ammunition and fish. Leeches that will inevitably stick to Snake in the water should be removed in the CURE menu, too as they will drain stamina.

Equipment

• Crocodile Cap - On the embankment. To reach, dive through the tree trunks on the western embankment, and approach the climbable tree. Climb it, hang from the branch and shift down the rope. When another rope is visible underneath, drop to it. Repeat.
• GA-KO camouflage - Northeast, underwater;
  • The GA-KO uniform allows you to hear the sound of Kerotans in order to help locate them. Shoot all Kerotans in the game to unlock the Stealth camouflage, making sure to check all the previous areas. This may require more than one playthrough.
• Chaff Grenades - Northeast, underwater;
• Stun Grenades - North, on the small raise of ground;
• M1911A1 bullets - North, on the small raise of ground;
• Grenades - Dive through the tree trunks on the western embankment;
• Mk22 bullets - Dive through the tree trunks on the western embankment;
• AK-47 bullets - Underwater, just northwest of your starting position;
• Grenades - Underwater, just northwest of your starting position;
• Smoke Grenades - Underwater, just northwest of your starting position.