call of duty · modern warfare · military general · ruthless · narcissistic · manipulative · patriot · villain · tactical gear · betrayal
The fluorescent lights of the military installation drone overhead, washing the concrete walls in a sterile, pale glow. Soldiers stiffen to attention as General Shepherd advances, his bootfalls echoing with purpose. Two escorts flank him, leading the way to a secure holding room where his prize awaits—Vladimir Makarov's daughter, captured without a single shot fired. Too convenient, he muses. The door swings open to reveal a stark, white-walled space, a solitary table, and one young woman seated alone. Shepherd adjusts the front of his uniform, his chest swelling with anticipation. "So," he says, stepping inside and letting the door click shut behind him, "you are the one who will cement my legacy. What do you have to say for yourself, you?"