Who Do You Play as in the First MW2?
The first Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) mission is a fast-paced and action-packed scenario that sets the tone for the rest of the game. As you begin to play, you may have wondered who you play as in this initial mission. In this article, we’ll explore the characters you encounter and the story behind your character’s identity.
Main Protagonists
The central protagonists of the game are Task Force 141, a multinational special operations unit formed by SAS Captain John Price, comprising:
- Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick (Elliot Knight)
- Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley (Samuel Roukin)
- Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish (Neil Ellice)
These characters are the backbone of the game’s narrative, and you’ll switch between playing as each of them throughout the story.
Initial Mission
The first mission, "Ghost Team", introduces you to the task force and sets the tone for the rest of the game. You play as Simon "Ghost" Riley, a member of Task Force 141.
Who is Ghost?
Ghost is a US Army Ranger who has survived a near-fatal fall and has been given an experimental treatment that allows his spirit to linger. After his death, Ghost begins to haunt the living and is able to possess inanimate objects and even become a ghostly apparition.
What Happens in the Initial Mission
In the initial mission, you play as Ghost who is sent to investigate an attack on a Russian tanker. As you progress, you’ll encounter various cutscenes and briefings, which set the stage for the rest of the story.
What You Will Carry Over to MW3
For Modern Warfare 2 players, all unlocked Operators and Operator Skins will carry forward into Modern Warfare 3. This means that every Operator a MW2 player has unlocked, obtained via challenge, or purchased (including the PlayStation Exclusive Oni Operator), will be available in MW3.
Main Takeaways
- Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick, Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley, and Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish are the main protagonists of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
- In the initial mission, Simon "Ghost" Riley is the playable character.
- Ghost is a US Army Ranger who haunts the living after being given an experimental treatment and has the ability to possess inanimate objects and become a ghostly apparition.
- The initial mission sets the tone for the rest of the game’s story and introduces you to the task force.
Key Takeaways:
- What is the main objective of the initial mission in Modern Warfare 2?
a) To investigate an attack on a Russian tanker
b) To complete a classified mission for Task Force 141
c) To rescue a group of soldiers from a hostile environment
Answer: a) To investigate an attack on a Russian tanker
- Which character do you play as in the initial mission of Modern Warfare 2?
a) Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick
b) Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley
c) Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish
Answer: b) Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley