Pick a side!
A host of unique characters, each with their own backstory, nationality, character dialogue, character skins, and cosmetic customization options, are available to choose from prior to each Multiplayer match.
These individuals are known collectively as Operators, and fight for one of two opposing factions: Coalition and Allegiance. You begin your Multiplayer career as a Default Operator, but you’re soon able to unlock additional specific Operator characters in a number of certain ways.
Within either faction are distinct special forces teams that individual Operators belong to:
Currently, the Coalition faction can unlock and choose Operators from SAS, Warcom, and Demon Dogs special forces.
Currently, the Allegiance faction can obtain and pick Operators from Spetsnaz, Jackals, and Chimera special forces.
At the main Operators menu screen, you have the option to set either Coalition or Allegiance as your favorite faction, or remain neutral and not favor a side: As you Matchmake, if you made a preference the game attempts to start you with your preferred faction. This may not always occur, based on available players and other game elements. If you have no favorite, your faction is randomly assigned.
As you unlock Operators, you are also able to Preview them in their combat attire, as well as changing their appearance by picking a number of Operator Skins, which are unlocked in a number of ways. As Geoff Smith, Multiplayer Game Director explains: “We have these Operators and when you start the MP game, you have one of two default soldiers. Then you can start unlocking these specific, named Operators, and we’ve got a number of skins for them. These Operators are cosmetic, but they do have a unique execution, their own voice and personality, and we also wanted to have a strong cross-section of nationalities as well as both male and female operators.”
The following Operators are available to play as, during the Beta Weekends:
Coalition Faction
Thorne
Faction: SAS
Citizenship: United Kingdom
First Language: English
Status: Active
Background: Known as “Union Jack” to his peers. Served with distinction under Captain Price for three years until transfer for “ethical disagreements.” Chose officer track, achieved rank of Lieutenant. Hand-picked by SAS for the Coalition.
Charly
Faction: SAS
Citizenship: Scotland
First Language: English
Status: Active
Background: Raised on trips to Africa with her father, hunting poachers in Kenya and Tanzania. Expert tracker. Joined British Army, passed selection for the SRR. Helped liberate a besieged CIA safehouse, earning a friend in Kate Laswell.
D-Day
Faction: Demon Dogs
Citizenship: United States
First Language: English
Status: Active
Background: West Texas native. Served with Army Rangers in Afghanistan, pre-post Iraq War. Discharged (Section 8) after failed rescue attempt of a teammate. Returned to Afghanistan as a PMC. Recruited by Alice to join the Demon Dogs.
Raines
Faction: Demon Dogs
Citizenship: United States
First Language: English
Status: Active
Background: Chicago born and raised. Expelled from high school after defending another student. Self-taught student of history. Joined Marine Corps to qualify for GI Bill, went career instead. Served in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine Raider.
Allegiance Faction
Minotaur
Faction: Spetsnaz
Citizenship: Russian
First Language: Russia
Status: Active
Background: Saved countless lives during a hospital siege in 2nd Chechen War. Placed on extended psychiatric leave. Accrued several arrest warrants across SE Asia. Called back into service by Cpt Bale to expel Al Qatala from Verdansk.
Zane
Faction: Jackals
Citizenship: Federal Republic of Nigeria
First Language: Hausa/English
Status: Active
Background: Former Nigerian Army. Witnessed atrocities committed by Al Qatala. Defected after accusing the government of keeping funds meant to fight Al Qatala. Formed the Jackals to defend Africa, funded by black market oil. Classified as terrorists.
Krueger
Faction: Chimera
Citizenship: Austria
First Language: Austro-Bavarian
Status: Active
Background: Austrian-born, fled to Germany to evade murder charges. Served with KSK under false ID until mission gone-wrong. Civilians died. Identity discovered, escaped custody before court martial. Maintains innocence.
Syd
Faction: Chimera
Citizenship: United States
First Language: English
Status: Active
Background: Born in Washington DC to family of wealthy politicians. Joined US Army at 18. Family had her stationed in Bulgaria. Served full enlistment. Traveled five years off-grid, fighting in conflict zones from Eastern Europe to Africa.
Pre-Launch Intel: Additional Information and Content
These Operators are only some of the available Characters you can play as within the Multiplayer mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Check back at the Activision Games Blog throughout the coming weeks for additional information on every facet of the game. Check the Related Articles for further Call of Duty: Modern Warfare information.
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