The Black Ops are openly hostile towards Marines, killing any who have not yet escaped as part of their mission. One male Black Op angrily remarks to another, "Why do we always have to clean up a mess the grunts can't handle?". The flash of a nuclear explosion is later witnessed in the epilogue, indicating the successful detonation of this bomb.ĭuring gameplay, Black Ops are shown to have utter contempt for the HECU, considering them incompetent and inept. Adrian Shephard locates the bomb the Black Ops deliver in a parking garage and is able to disarm it, but shortly thereafter it is seen being reactivated by the G-Man. To do this, they intend to set off a thermonuclear device within the complex. Opposing Force explains that, after the initial failure of the HECU's clean-up operation, the Black Ops are sent to cover up the whole incident by destroying the entire facility. The reason for their presence at Black Mesa is also explained, something that was never made clear in the original game. Maxiron and Jakerockwell in Opposing Force.īlack Ops are featured much more prominently in Opposing Force. Only female Black Ops are seen by Gordon Freeman in the game. The Black Ops first appear in Sector E in Half-Life during the chapter Apprehension, and later make one more appearance in Sector F, during the chapter Lambda Core. They utilize equipment and vehicles, such as the M35 cargo truck and the AH-64 Apache. They are equipped with the same SMG with grenade attachment that the HECU use, but some male Black Ops have an M40A1 Sniper Rifle. Therefore, they can be more of a surprise as you can't hear the loud radio chatter as from the HECU Marines. Also, unlike their Marine counterparts, Black Ops operate in total silence when in combat, refusing to even yell in pain when injured. Male Black Ops can run much faster than the Marines and up close, they use martial arts kicks and punches as melee attacks. Although not visible, they apparently have a communicator in their ear which they are seen listening to whenever they eliminate a target. Some are seen wearing night vision goggles. They wear black combat gear and balaclavas that only expose their eyes. They are armed with a suppressed Glock 17 and grenades.Īlong with the female Black Ops, Opposing Force introduced the group's male variant. They wear a black jumpsuit and use night vision goggles that include a headset with a microphone, although none are ever heard speaking. Female Black Ops are strikingly nimble and agile, able to sprint faster than any other enemy and can jump to extreme heights.
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