Description
My guys were stopped by unidentified forces while moving in to surround N Village, and that gave those Southerners an opportunity to just swagger off right under my nose! Obviously, they’re getting help from someone. I’ve sent my people to investigate their whereabouts. My friend, I need you to carefully investigate their Stronghold in N Village for any traces they left behind there. I’m sure the Southerners…
Location: Northridge.
Contact: Deke Vinson.
Mission Objectives
- Search unsearched clothes and document boxes 4 times in N. Village in Northridge.
- Find traces of explosives production at the N. Village Weapon Store in Northridge.
Rewards
- 7.000 XP;
- 20.000 Koen.
How to complete the mission?
In Snafu, you’re tasked by Deke Vinson to investigate suspicious Southern activity in N. Village. Your goal is to search storage boxes for intelligence and confirm whether explosives production is taking place at the Weapon Store.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Travel to N. Village in Northridge
- Enter the northern part of the village carefully, as this area often has heavy patrols and enemy operators.
- Move cautiously, using cover to approach the main residential buildings where lootable boxes are usually located.
2. Search Clothes and Document Boxes (4 times)
- Focus on unsearched clothes and document boxes.
- Each box can only be searched once, so you may need to move across multiple buildings in N. Village to reach the required 4 searches.
- Watch out for ambushes – these indoor areas can be choke points for enemies.
3. Investigate the N. Village Weapon Store
- Locate the Weapon Store within N. Village (marked by signage).
- Inside, interact with the highlighted search area to check for traces of explosives production.
- Once found, the mission tracker will update automatically.

Extraction (Recommended)
While extraction is not required, leaving safely ensures you don’t risk losing the mission progress and rewards if killed by AI or other players.
Pro Tips for Success
- Equip Close-Quarter Weapons: Since most of the mission is indoors, shotguns or SMGs work best.
- Check Corners Carefully: The Weapon Store and box areas often have lurking AI enemies.
- Bring Lockpicks (if available): Some document boxes may require them, saving time on looting.
- Stay Mobile: Don’t camp in one spot – completing 4 searches will require covering multiple buildings.
Conclusion
The Snafu mission is a mix of looting and targeted investigation in N. Village. By carefully searching 4 clothes/document boxes and uncovering traces of explosives at the Weapon Store, you’ll complete Deke Vinson’s objectives and secure the 7,000 XP and 20,000 Koen rewards. Success depends on staying alert in tight indoor areas and clearing threats before looting.