07 Nov 2003
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10 Apr 2005 - PlayStation 2
12 Nov 2003 - Xbox
07 Nov 2003 - Xbox
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17 Jun 2004 - Nintendo GameCube
25 Jun 2004 - Nintendo GameCube
The console version of Rainbow Six 3 features similar mission locations and layouts to the PC version, but an entirely different plot. Rainbow responds to a series of terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in South America, apparently being conducted by Islamic terrorists sponsored by Saudi Arabia. However, the true mastermind behind the attacks is actually the newly elected President of Venezuela, Juan Crespo. Crespo managed to get elected by advocating a strong anti-terror platform and exploiting the fear caused by the terrorist attacks (which he himself orchestrated). Crespo's plan is to discredit Saudi Arabia, then cut off the Venezuelan supply of oil to the United States, creating an oil crisis and driving up the price of oil, which he would then sell to the US on the black market at highly inflated prices.
"When a terrorist plot threatens to tilt the balance of peace between the United States and Saudi Arabia, team Rainbow is the only answer. Execute your missions with deadly force and precise tactics in order to protect the innocent and ensure peace."