Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3), the eighth installment in the Call of Duty series, continues the gripping narrative of the Modern Warfare sub-franchise. As the US repels the Russian invasion, the former members of Task Force 141, including Captain Price and "Soap" MacTavish, begin the hunt for terrorist mastermind Makarov as he sets into motion his ultimate plan to begin a third world war.
In MW3, players encounter various factions, including the African militia, who play a notable role in the single-player campaign. This article delves into their presence, activities, and weaponry within the game.
African Sniper Mission - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
The Role of African Militia
The African militia are depicted as a group of thugs operating in Sierra Leone and Somalia. They are portrayed as killers of civilians and collaborators in smuggling chemical weapons into Europe for Vladimir Makarov. Their presence highlights the global reach of Makarov's network and the use of non-state actors to further his agenda.
African Militia in Modern Warfare 3. Source: Call of Duty Wiki
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Weapons of the African Militia
The African militia utilizes a variety of weapons, reflecting their status as a non-state armed group. One notable weapon used by them is the sawed-off Winchester Model 1887, which appears in the single-player mission "Back On The Grid." This weapon has been heavily modified from its previous appearances in the series and now features ghost ring sights and synthetic furniture.
Weapon List:
- Winchester Model 1887 (Sawed-Off): Heavily modified with ghost ring sights and synthetic furniture.
Modern Warfare 3 uses the standard system of granting the player two "slots" for weapons. Some weapons have different stats in multiplayer, such as magazine size, or even completely different abilities. The game features an accessory system for customising weapons.
Weapon Customization in Modern Warfare 3.
Gameplay and Storyline Integration
The African militia's involvement adds depth to the game's storyline, illustrating the widespread chaos and conflict instigated by Makarov. Players encounter them in specific missions, where they must be overcome to progress through the narrative.
The campaign follows the events of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Russia continues its invasion of the United States of America and expands its attack to Europe, including the countries England, France and Germany. With threat of nuclear annihilation looming large the objective is to rescue President Vorshevsky and finally eliminate Makarov once and for all to put an end to the war.
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Additional Weapons in Modern Warfare 3
Besides the weapons used by the African militia, Modern Warfare 3 features a wide array of firearms. Here are some notable examples:
- Beretta 92SB: Appears in the singleplayer mode during the mission "Goalpost."
- Colt Anaconda (.44 Magnum): Appears in multiplayer and Survival modes.
- Desert Eagle Mark XIX: Appears throughout the campaign in the hands of NPCs.
- FN Five-seveN: First appears in the single-player mission "Turbulence."
- Glock 18: In the game's "machine pistol" class.
- H&K USP45: Returns from Modern Warfare 2.
- MP-412 REX: Used by Spetsnaz troops and Makarov's terrorists.
- Walther P99: The sidearm of the Spetsnaz in some missions.
- Brügger & Thomet MP9: Correctly called an MP9.
- CZ vz. 61 E Skorpion: Available in Survival mode and multiplayer.
- FN P90TR: One of the most common weapons in singleplayer.
- H&K MP5A2: A new weapon for the series.
- Heckler & Koch UMP45: Available in all game modes.
- Magpul FMG-9: Available in multiplayer and Survival.
- Minebea M-9 (PM-9): Has an insanely fast rate of fire.
- PP-90M1: One of the more common weapons in singleplayer.
- AA-12 Shotgun: Can be used in several singleplayer missions.
- Franchi SPAS-12: Pump-action only, shown as a standard-issue weapon.
- Kel-Tec KSG (KSG 12): A bullpup shotgun with two magazine tubes.
- Knight's Armament Masterkey: Can be mounted on assault and battle rifles.
- Penn Arms Striker-12: Can be seen in the game.
- USAS-12: Holds 6 rounds instead of the standard 10.
Each of these weapons brings its unique characteristics to the gameplay, providing players with a diverse arsenal to tackle the challenges presented in Modern Warfare 3.
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