Operation Black Thunder
Background Story
Name: Roger McAllen
Age: 32
Rank: Corporal
Operational Area: Special commando for acts of sabotage in crisis areas
10.6.2031
After years of negotiation the 12 leading military powers agree to halve the size of their armies and to either demolish or convert bases that are no longer in use. In spite of initial mistrust the project makes good progress and after a week numerous bunkers, launch ramps and other military bases are already prepared for conversion. Key positions are still under heavy military guard in case of incidents.
17.6.2031
However numerous US bases are suddenly lost to the extensive attacks of an unknown organisation. One of these bases is a launching ramp. Troops stationed in the vicinity attempt to retake it but fail.
18.6.2031
The WOLF-Organisation (Worldwide Organized Liberation Front) claims responsibility and threatens to attack nearby towns using the long-range missiles they have in their power if the US Army attempts further retaliation. The motives of this organization are unclear.
19.6.2031
A new attempt at retaliation fails and the WOLF-Organisation carries out its threat on neighbouring towns, an attack causing 327 deaths and many more wounded. The situation escalates.. A week later, after negotiations have broken down, the US government decides to make use of the NASF (National Antiterrorist Strike Force) in order to weaken the opponent from within by means of specially targeted acts of sabotage.
And so it begins
After five successful training years with the NASF, Roger McAllen begins his first mission behind enemy lines. He and his highly specialized team are only given minimal information before carrying out their task. Further details are supplied later by radio contact. After a short briefing the troops are deployed using transport helicopters to an area about 20 km south of the launching ramp base. Their first objective is to find and destroy an artillery vehicle in the ruins of the city. The second objective is to blow up a damn as a distraction whilst they infiltrate the launch base. Once there, they are to defuse the missiles, which constitute the basis of the WOLF-Organisation’s threat.
Basic Details
Title: Operation Black Thunder
File Name: hl1-sp-operation-black-thunder.7z
Original File Name: opbt.exe
Size : 44.2Mb
Author: Black Thunder Team
Date Released: 03 November 2004
What I learnt from playing this mod
Jumping from a very high ledge onto a barely connected ladder is REALLY hard!
People try and kill you after you blow up their dam.
Headcrabs do wait for people to crawl through air ducts.
Some puzzles can be fun and rewarding.
I can live without a HUD.