Sniper Elite: Resistance Guide | How To Unlock The ERMA.36 SMG
Unlock the ERMA.36 SMG by eliminating U. Shion with a stealthy coal torpedo strike in Mission Six.
Game Guide by Monarch on Apr 29, 2025
In mission 6, Assault on Fort Rug, and specifically the Kill List challenge tied to a target named U. Shion. This target is the doctor behind the whole chemical situation, and taking him out in the required way will unlock the ERMA.36 SMG. To complete the challenge, you have to kill him using a coal torpedo. A coal torpedo is essentially an explosive disguised as a piece of coal, based on what happens in-game when you observe the kill.
Navigating the Map and Starting Point
If this is your first time attempting the mission, you'll be spawning way down at the bottom of the map. From there, you'll have to work your way through the level until you eventually reach the target location.
If you've already unlocked the major areas and are revisiting this mission, you can make your life easier by spawning all the way up at the top near the main objective. This makes it pretty smooth sailing. You just walk straight down the road, take out one guard in the courtyard, then deal with another near the objective area.
There's one more enemy up in the attic and another one close to you, but overall, the resistance is minimal and manageable.
Gaining Access and Retrieving the Torpedo
Your target is on his usual path, just walking around the interior. What you need to do is wait for the right timing when he's not in your immediate vicinity. When it's clear, climb the vine outside to reach the second story.
As soon as you're up, head directly to your left and up the stairs to reach the attic. That's where you'll find the coal torpedo. Grab it and get ready to deliver it to its deadly destination.
Executing the Kill
Once you've got the coal torpedo in hand, quickly move past the nearby guard and head toward the target's bucket. Drop the coal into the bucket and step back. Now, all you have to do is wait. The target has one large circular patrol route, and eventually, he'll return to the room with the fireplace. Once he's in there, he'll interact with the coal as part of his scripted behavior.
When the moment arrives, he unknowingly tosses the disguised explosive into the fire. The result is instant and dramatic—he blows himself up. This completes the Kill List challenge and earns you the reward of the ERMA.36 SMG. It's a clean, satisfying way to complete the mission without alerting others or raising suspicion.
Final Notes
Once you know the patrol routine and access route, this method is easy to use. Timing and being quiet are very important, especially when you need to get past a few guards and get the coal bomb without setting off any alarms. One of the most memorable challenges in the game is this one, which is made even better by the explosion.
After killing U. Shion in style and getting the ERMA.36, you're ready to move on to the next target on the campaign's kill list.
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