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A Gilded Cage is the sixth mission in HITMAN™, and the third to take place in the present-day. It begins with Agent 47 being tasked with the assassination of Reza Zaydan and Claus Hugo Strandberg.


Targets[]

Icon-Target
Eliminate Reza Zaydan
Icon-Target
Eliminate Claus Hugo Strandberg


Objectives[]

Icon-Objective
N/A


Exfiltrate[]

Icon-Exit
Locate the exit

A Gilded Cage[]

Diana Burnwood (VO): "Good afternoon, 47. Your destination is Marrakesh, Morocco, where civil riots are looming. Your targets are private banker Claus Strandberg and Army General Reza Zaydan, two of the conspirators in a sinister plot to overthrow Morocco's fragile government.
Strandberg, a former bank CEO who stole billions of dollars' worth of savings from the Moroccan people, was facing trial for investment fraud. But early this morning, a band of heavily armed mercenaries freed Strandberg from his prison transport, resulting in the death of several police officers.

Strandberg now takes refuge at his native Swedish Consulate, in front of which crowds of angry protesters have gathered, demanding his handover to Moroccan authorities. We believe that General Zaydan orchestrated Strandberg's escape to infuriate the public and spark nationwide riots allowing Zaydan to impose martial law.

Operating out of a field HQ at a nearby abandoned school, he will no doubt use the riots to depict the Rabat government as weak and inept and persuade the General Staff to support a fully fledged military coup in the name of "national security".

Our client, building contractor Hamilton-Lowe, who stands to lose a fortune in government contracts, has hired us to prevent the coup d'etat. To do so, you need to paralyze Zaydan's rebel forces and prevent the riots from escalating further, hence the double contract. This is quite the political powder keg, 47, so be careful. The fate of a nation is at stake.

I will leave you to prepare."

MISSION STATUS ACTIVE
― Mission Briefing


Description[]

Agent 47 has been contracted by construction contractor Hamilton-Lowe to prevent a possible military coup about to take place in Marrakesh, Morocco, which could destroy the company's government contracts there. To do this, he must eliminate the two men responsible for orchestrating the coup, Claus Hugo Strandberg and Reza Zaydan.

Strandberg, a banker who swindled millions from the Moroccan people through fraud, was scheduled to go to trial before he was broken out during a convoy hijacking. He is now hiding in the Swedish Consulate, where an angry mob has gathered demanding his arrest. Unknown to them, Standberg's escape was orchestrated by General Reza Zaydan, who is planning to use the civil unrest as an excuse to enforce martial law, and from there, stage a military coup to overthrow the government.

47 must infiltrate the Swedish Consulate, and Zaydan's operation base in an old school, to eliminate both targets.

Mission Stories[]

Bad Blood

Bad Blood Tile
The prisoner was Zaydan's friend and confidant. He might make a private visit.


According to the soldiers, the condemned prisoner in the cell was a close friend of Zaydan. However when his brother, a Marrakesh officer, was killed during Strandberg's breakout, the prisoner decided to betray Zaydan and go public. Alas, he was caught before he could thwart the coup d'etat.


Cherry Blossom

Cherry Blossom Tile
A way to summon General Zaydan to the underground tunnel. Interesting.


In case of an emergency, Strandberg and Zaydan will meet face to face each other at the center of the underground tunnel. The conspirators are summoned over the phone, using a set of keywords. One of which is locked away in consul Olander's safe.


Honeycomb

Honeycomb Tile
A way to summon Claus Strandberg to the underground tunnel. Interesting.


In case of an emergency, Strandberg and Zaydan will meet face to face each other at the center of the underground tunnel. The conspirators are summoned over the phone, using a set of keywords. One of which is locked away in Reza Zaydan's safe.


Why We Fight

Why We Fight Tile
The printing crew is in the streets, hanging posters. Could be a way into the school.


The printing crew spreads fake propaganda in the name of Crystal Dawn, the pan-African liberation movement. This encourages Moroccan citizens to rise up and take justice into their own hands. Which of course, is exactly what Zaydan is counting on. Very clever. Now, according to the printing schedule, the crew is out hanging posters. And they are likely to wear masks.


Prime Time

Prime Time Tile
The TV crew is here to interview Strandberg. Too bad their cameraman is missing.


Claus Strandberg has agreed to an exclusive interview with celebrity GNN reporter Pam Kingsley, no doubt to enrage to public even further. This could be a way inside the locked-down consulate. And the replacement cameraman, a local freelancer, is yet to arrive.


Golden Touch

Golden Touch Tile
Strandberg has ordered a massage. Sounds like he could use a specialist.


According to the appointment schedule, Claus Strandberg has booked a massage to relieve his back pain. No doubt all that time in prison has caused muscle stiffness. The masseur who also works at a local clinic, has apparently already checked into the building.


Open Sesame

Open Sesame Tile
The school's old headmaster key still exists. Should be useful.


The old headmaster of the school Zaydan is using as his field HQ, lives right above the carpet shop. According to his sons, he kept the school's master key out of nostalgia. Supposedly, this opens any lock in the building.


Down the Rabbit Hole

Down The Rabbit Hole Tile
Strandberg plans to escape through a secret tunnel. A way out is also a way in.


According to the evacuation plan, a secret tunnel runs between the consulate and a shoe shop downtown. This is how Strandberg plans to escape the building, unnoticed. When the security alarm sounds, Strandberg will head to the underground garage where a team of Zaydan's soldiers awaits to escort him safely to the school. I suggest you locate that shop, 47. This could be a way inside the Consulate, not to mention a chance to lure Strandberg into the open.


Intelligence[]

  • All Access to the School
The following information may contain spoilers.

According to the carpet shop owner, his ageing father has kept the school’s headmaster key, out of nostalgia. Supposedly, this opens any lock in the building [Not shown on Master Difficulty].

  • Army Truck Key
The following information may contain spoilers.

A standard military truck key. Possible exfiltration route. Matches vehicle located near old school.

  • Code Word
The following information may contain spoilers.

A code word found in Consul Olander's safe: "Cherry blossom."

  • Consulate Keycard
The following information may contain spoilers.

A keycard that gives access to the Swedish consulate.

  • Consulate Safe Code
The following information may contain spoilers.

The combination code for a safe. Probably belongs to consul Erik Olander.

  • Consulate Staff Car Key
The following information may contain spoilers.

The keys to a consulate staff vehicle. This takes care of the transportation.

  • Courtyard Club Membership Card
The following information may contain spoilers.

A membership card. This is a non-personal membership card that grants access to the Courtyard Club.

  • Evacuation Plan
The following information may contain spoilers.

According to the evacuation plan, a secret tunnel runs between the consulate and a shoe shop downtown. If the security alarm is triggered, Claus Strandberg will head to the underground garage. Here a team of Zaydan's elite troops await to escort him safely to the army field HQ at the abandoned school.

  • Headmaster Key
The following information may contain spoilers.

A key. Opens the old school gate in Marrakesh.

  • Head of Security's Phone Call
The following information may contain spoilers.

According to the consulate's former head of security, there is a secret underground tunnel leading from the Swedish consulate to a shop downtown. No doubt this is how Strandberg plans to escape the consulate unnoticed.

  • Massage Expert Konny Engstrom
The following information may contain spoilers.

The masseur is on the phone in the conference room, pleading with his boss to get him out of his appointment with Claus Strandberg. They probably don't share the same ethical guidelines.

  • Meeting Protocol
The following information may contain spoilers.

In case of an emergency, Strandberg and Zaydan will meet face to face at the centre of the underground tunnel. The conspirators can summon each other over the phone using a set of keywords, one of which is locked away in Consul Olander's safe.

  • Printing Schedule
The following information may contain spoilers.

A time schedule for the printing press. Apparently, the printing crew is out putting up posters in the streets.

  • School Safe Code
The following information may contain spoilers.

The combination code for a safe. Probably belongs to General Zaydan.

  • Tablet Computer
The following information may contain spoilers.

A tablet belonging to the consulate's administrative staff. According to today's appointment schedule, Claus Strandberg has booked a massage for his back pains. The masseur, who works at a local clinic, is already in the building.

  • The Condemned Prisoner
The following information may contain spoilers.

According to the soldiers guarding the prison cell, the condemned prisoner was a close friend of Zaydan. However, when his brother, a Marrakesh police officer, was killed this morning during Strandberg's breakout, the prisoner decided to betray Zaydan and go public. Zaydan has already paid the prisoner a visit and is likely to do so again.

  • The Propaganda Machine
The following information may contain spoilers.

The printing crew spreads fake propaganda in the name of Crystal Dawn, encouraging the people of Morocco to rise up and take justice into their own hands. Which, of course, is exactly what Zaydan is counting on. Very clever. The crew must have access to nearby printing supplies, most likely at the abandoned school.

  • The Retired Headmaster
The following information may contain spoilers.

According to soldiers, the old headmaster of the school that Zaydan is using as his field HQ, lives right above the local carpet shop.

  • The Strandberg Interview
The following information may contain spoilers.

According to the GNN news crew, Claus Strandberg has agreed to an exclusive interview. However, the replacement cameraman, a local freelancer hired when the regular cameraman got a stomach flu, appears to be running late.

  • Turret Access Code
The following information may contain spoilers.

A password for the computer that controls the gun turret. That thing packs quite the punch.

  • Zaydan's Code Word
The following information may contain spoilers.

A code word found in Reza Zaydan's safe: 'Honeycomb.'

  • Zaydan's Food Delivery
The following information may contain spoilers.

It seems that General Zaydan expects a food delivery, tfaya with lamb from a local vendor at the bazaar. All that scheming must have built up an appetite.

Challenges[]

There are 62 challenges in total: 24 "Assassination", 17 "Discovery", 14 "Feats", 2 "Targets" & 5 "The Classics", worth 145000XP and contain 1 unlock.

Type Key: A=Assassination; D=Discovery; F=Feats; T=Targets; TC=The Classics; MFT=Master Fortune Teller
Name Type Description Rewards
(Un)happy Ending
(Un)happy Ending
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Claus Hugo Strandberg during a massage while disguised as the Masseur. +4000XP
A Room with a Moose
A Room with a Moose
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Claus Hugo Strandberg with the moose. +4000XP
Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Claus Hugo Strandberg with the fiber wire while disguised as the Intern. +4000XP
Dance Till You Drop
Dance Till You Drop
A
Icon-Assassination
[REDACTED]
Assassinate Reza Zaydan while he is dancing.
+4000XP
Poison IV
Poison IV
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate General Reza Zaydan by poisoning his food. +2000XP
Bathroom Break
Bathroom Break
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate General Reza Zaydan by dropping a toilet on him. +2000XP
Drama Queen
Drama Queen
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Disguise yourself as a Cameraman.
  • Assassinate Claus Hugo Strandberg with an explosion during the interview.
+4000XP
Personal Vendetta
Personal Vendetta
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate General Reza Zaydan while disguised as the Prisoner. +4000XP
The Headmaster's Revenge
The Headmaster's Revenge
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Find all the children's paintings [This objective was removed in HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III].
  • Assassinate General Reza Zaydan while disguised as the Headmaster.
+4000XP
.50 Syndrome
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate both Claus Hugo Strandberg and General Reza Zaydan with the APC turret. +4000XP
Electri-fried
Electri-fried
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Claus Hugo Strandberg by electrocuting him. +2000XP
Don't Blow It
Don't Blow It
A
Icon-Assassination
  • Arrange for Claus Hugo Strandberg and General Reza Zaydan to meet in the tunnel.
  • Assassinate both targets with a burning oil drum.
+4000XP
Oil Lamp
Oil Lamp
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate General Reza Zaydan with the oil lamp. +4000XP
Don't Use That Tone
Don't Use That Tone
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate General Reza Zaydan by pushing him into the printing press. +4000XP
Drowning Your Sorrows
Drowning Your Sorrows
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate Claus Hugo Strandberg by drowning him. +4000XP
Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate General Reza Zaydan in the tunnel with a burning oil drum. +2000XP
Straight Shot
Headshot H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target with a headshot in Marrakesh. +1000XP
Versatile Assassin
Versatile H3
A
Icon-Assassination

Complete all the Versatile challenges in Marrakesh:

  • Piano Man
  • Someone Could Hurt Themselves
  • Hold My Hair
  • Straight Shot
  • Tasteless, Traceless
+4000XP
Someone Could Hurt Themselves
Accident H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target in an accident in Marrakesh. +1000XP
Hold My Hair
Drown H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target by drowning them in Marrakesh. +1000XP
Tasteless, Traceless
Tasteless H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target with lethal poison in Marrakesh. +1000XP
Piano Man
Piano Man H3
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target with the fiber wire in Marrakesh. +1000XP
Seven Years of Bad Luck*
Seven Years of Bad Luck
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate 5 targets in 5 different accidents while disguised as the Fortune Teller. +4000XP
Pipe Dreams
Pipe Dreams
A
Icon-Assassination
Assassinate a target by poisoning the shisha pipe. +1000XP
Strong Hands
Strong Hands
D
Icon-Discovery
Disguise yourself as the Masseur. +1000XP
Poster Boy
Poster Boy
D
Icon-Discovery
Disguise yourself as a Printing Crew Member. +1000XP
Candid Camera
Candid Camera
D
Icon-Discovery
Disguise yourself as a Cameraman. +1000XP
Dismissed!
Dismissed!
D
Icon-Discovery
Disguise yourself as an Officer. +1000XP
Is it Safe?
Is it Safe?
D
Icon-Discovery
Find the combination to the school safe. +1000XP
Back to School
Back to School
D
Icon-Discovery
Find the headmaster's key. +1000XP
Mole-tiple Choice
Mole-tiple Choice
D
Icon-Discovery
Find the tunnel entrance. +1000XP
New Transfer
New Transfer
D
Icon-Discovery
Enter the school without getting spotted. +1000XP
Uninvited
Uninvited
D
Icon-Discovery
Enter the Consulate without getting spotted. +1000XP
Discover Marrakesh
Discover Marrakesh
D
Icon-Discovery
Reveal all undiscovered areas in Marrakesh. +1000XP
Looking Through Walls
Looking Through Walls
D
Icon-Discovery
Look through all the peepholes in the school. +2000XP
Chameleon
Chameleon H3
D
Icon-Discovery
Find and equip all disguises in Marrakesh. +4000XP
I'm a Member
I'm a Member
D
Icon-Discovery
Find the courtyard club membership card. +1000XP
Floor It!
Floor It!
D
Icon-Discovery
[REDACTED]
Escape in the Consulate car.
Marrakesh Consulate Parking Garage
  • +1000XP
The Scenic Route
The Scenic Route
D
Icon-Discovery
Find a child's painting. +1000XP
Get the Truck Out of Here!
Get the Truck Out of Here!
D
Icon-Discovery
Escape in the army truck. +1000XP
A Tall, Bald Stranger
A Tall, Bald Stranger
D
Icon-Discovery
Disguise yourself as a Fortune Teller. +2000XP
Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk Marrakesh
F
Icon-Disguise
[REDACTED]
Throw a pool ball through the basketball hoop behind the school.
+4000XP
Mission Story - Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom Challenge
F
Icon-Disguise
A way to summon General Zaydan to the underground tunnel. Interesting. +1000XP
Mission Story - Why We Fight
Why We Fight Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
The Printing Crew is in the streets, hanging posters. Could be a way into the school. +1000XP
Mission Story - Prime Time
Prime Time Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Infiltrate the Consulate as the missing Cameraman and take the interview. +2000XP
Mission Story - Down the Rabbit Hole
Down The Rabbit Hole Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Discover the Consulate's secret evacuation plan and escort Claus Hugo Strandberg to freedom. +2000XP
Let's Dance
Let's Dance
F
Icon-Disguise
[REDACTED]
  • Disguise yourself as a Military Officer.
  • Dismiss all patrolling Elite Soldiers in the school building.
  • Turn on the intercom, then turn on the nearby radio.
+4000XP
Mission Story - Honeycomb
Honeycomb Challenge
F
Icon-Disguise
Arrange a meeting with Claus Hugo Strandberg. +1000XP
Mission Story - Open Sesame
Open Sesame Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
The school's old headmaster key still exists. Should be useful. +1000XP
Mission Story - Bad Blood
Bad Blood Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Infiltrate a hostile army base and help an honest man escape the wrath of General Reza Zaydan. +2000XP
Mission Story - Golden Touch
Golden Touch Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Strandberg has ordered a massage. Sounds like he could use a specialist. +1000XP
Wishing Well
Wishing Well
F
Icon-Disguise
Hide five bodies in the well. +2000XP
Public Sneaker
Public Sneaker
F
Icon-Disguise
  • Get rid of the protester.
  • Do not eliminate him.
+2000XP
Your Luck is Running Out
Your Luck is Running Out
F
Icon-Disguise
[REDACTED]
Throw six coins into the fountain.
+1000XP
Begging for It
Begging for It
F
Icon-Disguise
[REDACTED]
Give the fortune teller five coins.
+4000XP
The Banker
The Banker
T
Icon-Target
Assassinate Claus Hugo Strandberg. +4000XP
The General
The General
T
Icon-Target
Assassinate General Reza Zaydan. +4000XP
The Classics
The Classics H3
TC
Icon-Classic
Complete all The Classics challenges for "A Gilded Cage":
  • Silent Assassin
  • Silent Assassin, Suit Only
  • Sniper Assassin
  • Suit Only
+4000XP
Silent Assassin, Suit Only
SASO 2021
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Complete "A Gilded Cage".
  • Only eliminate the targets.
  • No bodies found.
  • Do not get spotted.
  • If you are detected by cameras, erase or destroy the evidence.
  • Do it all in your suit.
+4000XP
Suit Only
SuitOnly2021
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Assassinate the targets and complete the mission.
  • Do it all in your suit.
+1000XP
Silent Assassin
SilentAssassin2021
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Complete "A Gilded Cage".
  • Only eliminate the targets.
  • No bodies found.
  • Do not get spotted.
  • If you are detected by cameras, erase or destroy the evidence.
+4000XP
Sniper Assassin
Sniper Assassin Tile H3
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Complete "A Gilded Cage".
  • Assassinate your targets with a sniper rifle.
  • Only eliminate the targets.
  • Do not get spotted.
+4000XP

*Added in HITMAN™ Patch 1.5.0's Master Fortune Teller Challenge Pack.

†Added in HITMAN™ 2.

Cut Challenges[]

Name Type Description Rewards
Rise to the Top*
Rise to the Top
D
Icon-Discovery
Start on a rooftop. +1000 Mission Mastery
Infiltration*
Infiltration
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the school alley. +1000 Mission Mastery
Exit Strategy*
Exit Strategy
D
Icon-Discovery
Escape through the street gate. +1000 Mission Mastery
Exit, Take Me Away*
Exit, Take Me Away
D
Icon-Discovery
Escape through the marketplace gate. +1000 Mission Mastery
Off to the Market*
Off to the Market
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the market as a Food Vendor. +1000 Mission Mastery
Stepping up Your Game*
Stepping up Your Game
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the Consulate basement. +1000 Mission Mastery
A View to Die For*
A View to Die For
D
Icon-Discovery
Start on the rooftop as a Handyman. +1000 Mission Mastery
Pipe Down*
Pipe Down Marrakesh
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the shisha café. +1000 Mission Mastery
You Have to Start Somewhere*
You Have to Start Somewhere
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the Consulate, disguised as a Janitor. +1000 Mission Mastery
Old School*
Old School
D
Icon-Discovery
Start in the school classroom. +1000 Mission Mastery
Prank Call
Prank Call
F
Icon-Disguise
Assassinate five targets with a telephone. +2000XP
I Re-fuse
I Re-fuse
F
Icon-Disguise
Assassinate five targets by electrocuting them. +2000XP
Mission Stories - Marrakesh
A Gilded Cage Tile
F
Icon-Disguise
Complete all [then] 3 Mission Story Challenges in Marrakesh.
Emetic Poison Vial S1 2021
  • +4000XP
No Evidence
No Evidence S2
TC
Icon-Classic
  • Complete "A Gilded Cage" with no bodies found.
  • If you are detected by cameras, erase or destroy the evidence.
+1000XP
Wishful Thinking
Wishful Thinking
MFT
Icon-Disguise
Assassinate Claus Hugo Strandberg and General Reza Zaydan with the saber while disguised as the Fortune Teller. +4000XP
Master Fortune Teller
Master Fortune Teller
MFT
Icon-Disguise
Complete all Master Fortune Teller challenges:
  • Future Events
  • It Was an Axeident
  • Seven Years of Bad Luck
  • Wishful Thinking
TAC-4 AR Desert (2021)
  • +8000XP
Future Events
Future Events
MFT
Icon-Disguise
  • Disguise yourself as the Fortune Teller.
  • Do not eliminate him.
+2000XP
It Was An Axeident
It Was An Axeident
MFT
Icon-Disguise
Assassinate 5 targets with an axe while disguised as the Fortune Teller. +2000XP

*Cut in HITMAN™ 2.

†Cut in HITMAN™ III.

‡Added in HITMAN™ 2, cut in HITMAN™ III.

Mastery[]

Mastery Level Type Unlock Description
1 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Bazaar Entrance
Marrakesh Bazaar Entrance
47 has arrived in Marrakesh and begins the mission in the bazaar area.
Agency Pickup
Icon-Smuggled Item
Lamp Shop Alley
Marrakesh SI0
The ICA can smuggle a briefcase containing a large item in a secluded alley in Marrakesh.
2 Agency Pickup
Icon-Smuggled Item
Consulate Parking Garage
Marrakesh SI1
The ICA can smuggle a large secure case into the storage room in the basement parking lot beneath the consulate in Marrakesh.
Explosive
Icon-Explosive
ICA Proximity Explosive
ICA Proximity Explosive HITMAN2021
A modular explosive device designed by the ICA. Detonated by proximity. Exercise caution when placing. Highly suspicious if noticed (HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only).
3 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Undercover in the Courtyard Club
Marrakesh Undercover In The Courtyard Club
47 has infiltrated the Courtyard Club in the shisha café and begins the mission disguised as a waiter (Mastery Level 2 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
4 Hidden Stash
Icon-Smuggled Item
Mechanic Shop
Marrakesh SI2
The ICA can conceal a small item inside a mechanic's toolbox (Mastery Level 3 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
5 Pistol
Icon-Pistol
ICA19 F/A
ICA19 FA HITMAN2021
A tactical pistol. Custom slide. Capable of automatic fire (HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty, HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only; Mastery Level 10 on HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty).
6 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Undercover at the Snail Stand
Marrakesh Undercover At The Snail Stand
47 has infiltrated the bazaar and he begins the mission cooking snails, disguised as a local food vendor (Mastery Level 3 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
7 Agency Pickup
Icon-Smuggled Item
West Bazaar Rooftops
Marrakesh SI3
The ICA has placed a large secure case on one of the rooftops close to a good vantage point overlooking the bazaar and consulate in Marrakesh (Mastery Level 4 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
Poison
Icon-Poison
Emetic Poison Vial
Emetic Poison Vial S1 2021
A vial of poison. Contains a single dose of an emetic poison. When consumed, an individual will immediately become nauseated and seek a location to throw up in. Can be administered via food or drink (HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty & HITMAN™ III only; Mastery Level 10 on HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty).
8 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Undercover in Zaydan's Compound
Marrakesh Undercover In Zaydan's Compound
47 has infiltrated General Zaydan's forces and begins the mission inside the compound, disguised as a soldier (Mastery Level 4 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
9 Hidden Stash
Icon-Smuggled Item
Shisha Café Restroom
Marrakesh SI4
The ICA can hide a small item inside the toilet cistern in the shisha café's Courtyard Club restroom (Mastery Level 5 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
10 Explosive
Icon-Explosive
Remote Explosive Duck
Remote Explosive Duck HITMAN3
A medium explosive device designed to resemble a rubber duck. Detonated remotely. Exercise caution when placing. Will attract casual attention if spotted (HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty, HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only; Mastery Level 15 on HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty).
Melee
Icon-Melee
Janbiya
Janbiya HITMAN2021
A curved dagger. Ceremonial origins, likely Middle Eastern. Can be used in melee or thrown to eliminate a target (HITMAN™ III only).
11 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Undercover on the West Bazaar Rooftop
Marrakesh Undercover On The West Bazaar Rooftop
47 has infiltrated a local electronics company and has found a sniper vantage point overlooking the bazaar and consulate. He begins the mission here (Mastery Level 5 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
12 Agency Pickup
Icon-Smuggled Item
Old Headmaster's Terrace
Marrakesh SI5
The ICA has placed a large secure case on the house terrace of an aspiring and preoccupied novelist. This location is now available during planning (Mastery Level 6 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
Shotgun
Icon-Shotgun
Enram HV CM
Enram HV CM HITMAN2021
A modern bullpup shotgun. Agile and effective at close ranges. Fastest fire rate of the Enrams, tight spread (HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only).
13 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Lamp Store Rooftop
Marrakesh Lamp Store Rooftop
47 has chosen a vantage point overlooking the city and begins the mission on a lamp store's rooftop (Mastery Level 6 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
14 Hidden Stash
Icon-Smuggled Item
Consulate Top Floor
Marrakesh SI6
The ICA can smuggle a small item in one of the consulate's cleaning carts (Mastery Level 7 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
15 Explosive
Icon-Explosive
Proximity CX Demo Block
Proximity CX Demo Block HITMAN2021
A block of Composition 10 plastic explosive. Shaped for use in demolitions or improvised explosive snares. Integrated proximity trigger. Exercise caution when placing (HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty, HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only; Mastery Level 20 on HITMAN™ Normal Difficulty).
16 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
Undercover in the Consulate
Marrakesh Undercover In The Consulate
47 has infiltrated the consulate and begins the mission on the top floor, disguised as a janitor (Mastery Level 7 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
17 Hidden Stash
Icon-Smuggled Item
Carpet Shop
Marrakesh SI7
The ICA can conceal a small item inside a stack of carpets in the carpet shop in the Marrakesh market (Mastery Level 8 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
18 Starting Location
Icon-Start Location
School Alley
Marrakesh School Alley
47 has infiltrated the rear of the military compound in Marrakesh and begins mission near the the school's south-facing windows (Mastery Level 8 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
19 Agency Pickup
Icon-Smuggled Item
School Gate
Marrakesh SI8
The ICA can smuggle a large secure case to the back entrance of the old school (Mastery Level 9 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).
20 Assault Rifle
Icon-Assault Rifle
TAC-4 AR Stealth
TAC-4 AR Stealth HITMAN2021
A modern bullpup assault rifle. Fully automatic. Has a powerful suppressor attached.
Melee
Icon-Melee
Crystal Ball
Crystal Ball HITMAN2021
A crystal ball. Breaks when thrown, or when used in melee combat. Knocks an individual unconscious (HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty, HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only; Mastery Level 10 on HITMAN™ Professional Difficulty).

Disguises[]

Items[]

Firearms
Bartoli 75R
Bartoli 75R HITMAN2021
HX-10
HX-10 HITMAN2021
Fusil G1-4
Fusil G1-4 HITMAN2021
Fusil G1-4/C
Fusil G1-4 C HITMAN2021
Fusil G2
Fusil G2 HITMAN2021
Shashka A33
ShashkaA33
Tactical Bartoli 12G
Tactical Bartoli 12G HITMAN2021
Melee
Battle Axe
Battle Axe HITMAN2021
Brick
Brick HITMAN2021
Cleaver
Cleaver HITMAN2021
Crowbar
Crowbar HITMAN2021
Fire Axe
Fire Axe HITMAN2021
Folding Knife
Folding Knife HITMAN2021
Hammer
Hammer HITMAN2021
Kitchen Knife
Kitchen Knife HITMAN2021
Letter Opener
Letter Opener HITMAN2021
Pool Ball
Pool Ball HITMAN2021
Saber
Saber HITMAN2021
Scissors
Scissors HITMAN2021
Screwdriver
Screwdriver HITMAN2021
Soda Can
DrPopp Soda
Toy Tank
Toy Tank HITMAN2021
Wrench
Wrench HITMAN2021
Explosives Containers
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher HITMAN2021
Propane Flask
Propane Flask HITMAN2021
Remote Explosive
Remote Explosive
Leather Briefcase*
Leather Briefcase HITMAN2021
Poisons Distractions
Emetic Rat Poison
Emetic Rat Poison
Lethal Poison Pill Jar
Lethal Poison Pill Jar HITMAN2021
Coin
Coin-HITMAN2021

*HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III only.

Other NPCs[]

Gallery[]

Escalation Contracts[]

There are currently 8 escalation contracts available in A Gilded Cage (those in italics are also available in HITMAN™ 2 & HITMAN™ III):

Elusive Targets[]

This is a list of the elusive targets who appeared in A Gilded Cage, with all having been reactivated at some point during HITMAN™ 2 or HITMAN™ III.

Target Lockdown[]

When target lockdown goes into affect Claus Strandberg will run down to the parking lot where 4 elite soldiers will escort him through the escape tunnel until they reach the shoe store. From there a soldier will escort him to the school so he can meet General Zaydan. The two will speak in the front of the school before Claus is brought to Zaydan's office. If the parking lot is compromised he will go out through the main entrance and run through the crowd until he reaches the school. If a lockdown happens at the school he will be brought to Zaydan’s office. Zaydan will be brought to his office or stand outside one of the school entrances if the office gets compromised.

Mission Map[]

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The full interactive map for this mission can be viewed via HITMAPS by clicking the image or clicking here.

Trivia[]

For the full list of easter eggs on this & other levels, see here.

  • There are a total of 290 civilians in this mission, excluding crowd civilians.
  • The mission name comes from a term used to describe the idea of being trapped in a luxurious environment. In this case, it refers to the Swedish Consulate, the luxurious building Claus Hugo Strandberg is taking refuge in.
  • This mission is the first mission in the game series to take place in Africa.
  • This mission is referenced in the "World of Assassination" trailer for HITMAN™, as the narrator mentions that "...In Morocco, a banker meets his end. A general loses his line of credit. A riot burns out in the street. Two men die, and a military coup is averted."
  • There is a contrast to how each target base handles the target's death. After General Reza Zaydan dies, a PA announcement will be released through the school intercom, with a military training ground calmly announcing Zaydan's death and that those responsible will be charged with treason. At the Swedish Consulate, the PA announcement following the death of Stranberg will be a panicked Greta Persson telling the Consulate staff not to disclose what happened to the outside world.
  • Despite the completely dilapidated state of the building, the fire alarm and intercom systems in the school appear to still be functional.


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