: Some physical copies of the game included a "Reference Guide" novelty book, which can occasionally be found on eBay . Development History & Concepts

: It follows Sam Fisher as a rogue agent uncovering a government betrayal and a conspiracy involving a high-ranking Third Echelon official.

: In 2006, early screenshots leaked showing a vastly different version of the game where Sam Fisher had long hair and a beard, focused on "social stealth" similar to Assassin's Creed .

If you are looking for technical or strategic documentation, there are detailed guides:

Conviction (Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, #5) by David Michaels

The most "interesting" written history about the game involves its troubled development.