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The Stetchkov Syndicate expansion adds seven new singleplayer missions, two new multiplayer modes, and seven new weapons.
SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate is an expansion pack for SWAT 4 released on February 28, 2006, in North America and on March 10, 2006, in Europe. It follows the SWAT Team's operations to defeat the Stetchkov crime family. Various improvements to the game are added, such as the addition of VoIP to multiplayer games, seven new singleplayer missions, two new multiplayer modes, seven new weapons (including the ability to punch non-compliant individuals), 10 player co-op with up to two teams of five, stat tracking, and ladders and rankings for multiplayer. New game mechanics were also added, including the ability to hold commands until the leader gives the signal in singleplayer, the ability to divide players into red and blue elements in multiplayer, and the chance for surrendering suspects to pick up their weapons if they are not arrested in time.
Reader's Guide
In The Stetchkov Syndicate, players command a police SWAT team in the New York City metropolitan area. The expansion adds seven new singleplayer missions where the team is sent to apprehend criminals, terrorists, gangs, and cults in and around New York City. Players control a police tactical unit as they are deployed to handle situations such as arrest warrants, hostage-takings, bomb threats, and shootouts. The game emphasizes following proper police procedure, minimizing casualties, and ensuring the safe apprehension of enemies as opposed to simply killing them. The rules of engagement (RoE) prohibit both the use of lethal force unless done justifiably and in self-defense, and the reckless or excessive use of force. Violating the RoE results in penalties for unauthorized use of force, which may influence the outcome of the mission. New mechanics include the ability to hold commands until the leader gives the signal in singleplayer, and the chance for surrendering suspects to pick up their weapons if they are not arrested in time. Multiplayer modes include Barricaded Suspects, VIP Escort, Rapid Deployment, Smash & Grab, and Co-op (upgraded to allow up to 10 players).
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