Changes: Battlefield 2: Special Forces

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"All-Out War Behind The Scenes"

— Official description

Battlefield 2: Special Forces is the sole expansion pack for Battlefield 2. It is available either as a DVD, 2-CD retail package, or as a download via EA Downloader and Steam. It introduced new factions as well as new maps, vehicles, and weapons to the game.

Features

Maps

Devil's Perch

Main article: Devil's Perch

"Located off the coast of Lebanon, the Devil's Perch was once a sanitarium but has since been abandoned. MEC Special Forces have moved in and are using it as an intelligence base to gather information on nearby European countries. Having made this discovery, the U.S. is sending in the Navy SEALs under the cover of night to clear out the MEC threat. The battle will be swift and fierce, but the team that can perform expertly on rugged terrain and use the dark to their advantage will be victorious."

— In-game description

Ghost Town

Main article: Ghost Town

"An entire Russian light mechanized company was recently wiped out while passing through this deserted ghost town on the Caspian Coast, leaving smoking wrecks littering the empty streets. Fearful that sensitive material may be uncovered within the wreckage, Spetsnaz agents have been sent to secure the area. Mindful of the Russian concerns, the British have secretly deployed the SAS to uncover the Russian secrets before the Spetsnaz can arrive."

— In-game description

Iron Gator

Main article: Iron Gator

"MEC Special Forces have launched an attack on the USS Essex Aircraft Carrier. Their intelligence was impeccable, allowing them to coordinate their assault with only a skeleton crew of U.S Navy SEALs onboard. Even so, the SEALs are well equipped and prepared to put up a fierce fight in defense of their ship, affectionately referred as "The Iron Gator". This close quarters fight inside the halls of the carrier will be won by the team working as coordinated squads and practicing superior infantry tactics."

— In-game description

Leviathan

Main article: Leviathan

"American nuclear submarines are lying peacefully in their pens, undergoing repairs at a naval base in the Persian Gulf. Unknown to the elite Navy SEALs guarding the facility, MEC Special Forces are about to begin a night-time raid to destroy the submarines. Should they succeed, the nuclear catastrophe could mark the beginning of the end for US forces in the Middle East."

— In-game description

Mass Destruction

Main article: Mass Destruction

"The Spetsnaz have recently discovered activity around an abandoned factory in southern Russia. Reconnaissance teams have discovered that Rebels have brought the factory back online with the intent to develop chemical weapons. The Rebels must be removed, and any found materials returned to Mother Russia for further investigation!"

— In-game description

Night Flight

Main article: Night Flight

"Insurgents have secretly occupied a decommissioned airport in Syria. After receiving their first shipment of supplies by cargo plane, they are in the process of bringing the airport back online. The British have sent in an SAS team in the dead of night to clear the Insurgent threat before the airstrip is fully operational. Taking advantage of their nighttime training, the SAS approach the Insurgent positions undetected."

— In-game description

Surge

Main article: Surge

"Local Rebels have reactivated an abandoned missile launch site in Kazakhstan and plan to launch a missile they have managed to piece together through acquisitions on the black market. The Spetsnaz are moving in to sabotage the launch site and clear out the insurgency."

— In-game description

Warlord

Main article: Warlord

"An Insurgent Warlord has been commissioning attacks against British forces in the area with tremendous success, using local civilians as a shield against retribution. His reign of terror is about to be challenged. The SAS have been called in to execute a surgical strike on the Warlord's compound and surrounding Insurgent strongholds. Navigating perilous streets and alleys, the SAS must push towards the palace, but the Insurgents have the area well-guarded and won't give it up easily."

— In-game description

Factions

Weapons

Gadgets

Vehicles

Trivia

This is the only of the Battlefield 2 Expansion packs to not feature any Jets, however Jets were originally supposed to appear in Special Forces as seen in the player's commo rose and there is also audio relating to jets for each faction.

During very early stages, there was supposed to be diving underwater & even underwater levels, as seen in this video. The player would dive for 30 seconds underwater before drowning and there were rumors about underwater and toxic gas/poison weapons. All these features were cut; however, the sound files of underwater & drowning still exists in common/client folders in BF2. The cut weapons were APS, Spear Gun and Poison Gas

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 |title = Battlefield 2: Special Forces
 |image = [[File:Battlefield2SF.jpg|260px|Battlefield 2: Special Forces]]
-|developer = [[DICE|Digital Illusions CE: Canada]]
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 |genre = First-person shooter
 |modes = Single-player, Multiplayer
-|ratings = ESRB: T
+|ratings = ESRB: T<br>OFLC: M<br>PEGI: 16+
-OFLC: M
-PEGI: 16+
 |platforms = [[wikipedia:Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
-|media = 1 DVD or 2 CDs or Digital Download
+|media = 1 DVD or 2 CDs or Digital Download}}
-}}
+{{Quote|'''All-Out War Behind The Scenes'''|Official description}}
-'''''Battlefield 2: Special Forces''''' is the first, and the  only, full expansion pack for ''[[Battlefield 2]]''. It was released in November 2005, and is available either as a DVD or 2-CD retail package, or as a download via EA Downloader and Steam.
+'''''Battlefield 2: Special Forces''''' is the sole expansion pack for ''[[Battlefield 2]]''. It is available either as a DVD, 2-CD retail package, or as a download via EA Downloader and Steam. It introduced new factions as well as new maps, vehicles, and weapons to the game.
-<!-- This section will need to be done soon. I will run Special Forces and find out what the maps are. If you know ALL of them then feel free to create this section.-->
+==Features==
-== Single-player Maps ==
+===Maps===
+====Devil's Perch====
+{{Main|Devil's Perch}}
+{{Quote|Located off the coast of Lebanon, the Devil's Perch was once a sanitarium but has since been abandoned. MEC Special Forces have moved in and are using it as an intelligence base to gather information on nearby European countries. Having made this discovery, the U.S. is sending in the Navy SEALs under the cover of night to clear out the MEC threat. The battle will be swift and fierce, but the team that can perform expertly on rugged terrain and use the dark to their advantage will be victorious.|In-game description}}
-=== Devil's Perch ===
+====Ghost Town====
+{{Main|Ghost Town (Battlefield 2){{!}}Ghost Town}}
+{{Quote|An entire Russian light mechanized company was recently wiped out while passing through this deserted ghost town on the Caspian Coast, leaving smoking wrecks littering the empty streets. Fearful that sensitive material may be uncovered within the wreckage, Spetsnaz agents have been sent to secure the area. Mindful of the Russian concerns, the British have secretly deployed the SAS to uncover the Russian secrets before the Spetsnaz can arrive.|In-game description}}
+====Iron Gator====
-Map Description: ''Navy Seals attempt to drive MEC Special Forces from their base on an Island off the coast of Lebanon.''
+{{Main|Iron Gator}}
+{{Quote|MEC Special Forces have launched an attack on the USS Essex Aircraft Carrier. Their intelligence was impeccable, allowing them to coordinate their assault with only a skeleton crew of U.S Navy SEALs onboard. Even so, the SEALs are well equipped and prepared to put up a fierce fight in defense of their ship, affectionately referred as "The Iron Gator". This close quarters fight inside the halls of the carrier will be won by the team working as coordinated squads and practicing superior infantry tactics.|In-game description}}
-=== Ghost Town ===
+====Leviathan====
+{{Main|Leviathan}}
+{{Quote|American nuclear submarines are lying peacefully in their pens, undergoing repairs at a naval base in the Persian Gulf. Unknown to the elite Navy SEALs guarding the facility, MEC Special Forces are about to begin a night-time raid to destroy the submarines. Should they succeed, the nuclear catastrophe could mark the beginning of the end for US forces in the Middle East.|In-game description}}
+====Mass Destruction====
-Map Description: ''Spetsnaz forces clash with the SAS in a deserted oil town on the Caspian Sea.''
+{{Main|Mass Destruction}}
+{{Quote|The Spetsnaz have recently discovered activity around an abandoned factory in southern Russia. Reconnaissance teams have discovered that Rebels have brought the factory back online with the intent to develop chemical weapons. The Rebels must be removed, and any found materials returned to Mother Russia for further investigation!|In-game description}}
-=== Mass Destruction ===
+====Night Flight====
+{{Main|Night Flight}}
+{{Quote|Insurgents have secretly occupied a decommissioned airport in Syria. After receiving their first shipment of supplies by cargo plane, they are in the process of bringing the airport back online. The British have sent in an SAS team in the dead of night to clear the Insurgent threat before the airstrip is fully operational. Taking advantage of their nighttime training, the SAS approach the Insurgent positions undetected.|In-game description}}
+====Surge====
-Map Description: ''Spetsnaz troops are sent in to shut down a Rebel chemical weapons facility in southern Russia.''
+{{Main|Surge}}
+{{Quote|Local Rebels have reactivated an abandoned missile launch site in Kazakhstan and plan to launch a missile they have managed to piece together through acquisitions on the black market. The Spetsnaz are moving in to sabotage the launch site and clear out the insurgency.|In-game description}}
-=== Night Flight ===
+====Warlord====
+{{Main|Warlord}}
+{{Quote|An Insurgent Warlord has been commissioning attacks against British forces in the area with tremendous success, using local civilians as a shield against retribution. His reign of terror is about to be challenged. The SAS have been called in to execute a surgical strike on the Warlord's compound and surrounding Insurgent strongholds. Navigating perilous streets and alleys, the SAS must push towards the palace, but the Insurgents have the area well-guarded and won't give it up easily.|In-game description}}
+===Factions===
-Map Description: ''The SAS must stop Insurgents from bringing an abandoned Syrian airport back online in a deadly night battle.''
+*[[United States Navy SEALs]]
+*[[British Special Air Service]]
+*[[MEC Special Forces]]
+*[[Insurgent Forces|Insurgents]]
+*[[Rebel Forces|Rebels]]
+*[[Spetsnaz|Russian Spetsnaz]]
-=== Surge ===
+===Weapons===
-Map Description: ''Spetsnaz forces attempt to sabotage a Rebel missile launch site in Kazakhstan.''
+*[[SCAR-H]]
+*[[RPG-7]]
+*[[G36K]]
-=== Warlord ===
+===Gadgets===
+*[[Night Vision]]
+*[[Gas Mask]]
+*[[Flashbang]]
+*[[Smoke Grenade]]
+*[[Grappling Hook]]
+*[[Tear Gas]]
+*[[Zipline]]
+===Vehicles===
-Map Description: ''Insurgents and SAS forces square off at a warlord's compound in Fallujah, Iraq.''
+*[[BMP-3]]
+*[[ATV]]
+*[[Technical]]
+*[[AIL Raider]]
+*[[Civilian Car]]
+*[[Forklift]]
+*[[Mi-24 Hind]]
+*[[AH-64 Apache]]
+*[[Jet Ski]]
-== Multi-player Maps ==
-=== Iron Gator ===
-Map Description: ''MEC Special Forces launch an attack on an American aircraft carrier swarming with Navy Seals.''
-=== Leviathan ===
-Map Description: ''MEC Special Forces raiding an American naval base in the Persian Gulf go up against Navy Seals.''
-== New features ==
-===Gameplay===
-====Grappling Hook====
-The Grappling Hook allows a player to reach higher points, such as a rooftop, even if there are no stairs or ladders available. If it sits for a certain amount of time without use - approximately 7 to 12 seconds after being thrown, it will disappear, and it will not be retrievable until the next spawn. It is available to the [[Assault (Battlefield 2)|Assault]] and [[Anti-Tank (Kit)|Anti-Tank]] classes.
-====Night Vision goggles====
-The night vision goggles gives players improved vision in Special Forces' night maps. The night vision goggles can only be used for a limited time only, similar to how long you can sprint. The goggles recharge eventually, so don't worry about using it all up like your ammunition. The night vision goggles limit lateral vision and can lead to the player being dazzled for even longer periods of time by a flash bang. You cannot use the night vision goggles AND the gas mask at the same time. The night vision goggles are available to all classes on maps that are set at night or in the dark.
-====Zip line====
-[[File:Bf2sf big 02.jpg|right|thumb|240px|A Rebel soldier using the zipline tool in ''Special Forces''.]]
-The zip line allows a player to rapidly travel from a high place, such as a rooftop, to a lower one, such as street level. If it sits for a certain amount of time without use (approximately 7 - 12+ seconds after being laid), it will disappear, and you will not be able to get it back until the next spawn. It is available to the [[Sniper (Kit)|sniper]] and [[Special Ops (Kit)|special ops]] classes.
-====Gas Mask====
-The gas mask shields players from tear gas. There is no time limit for use of the gas mask. The gas mask limits some vision, mostly near the bottom of the screen. The gas mask counters the Support kit's gas launcher (see below). You still need to wear the gas mask even if you are walking into gas that you or your team/teammate shot. The major downside that helps balance the game is that you use sprint about 5 times faster while wearing a gas mask, because your character can't get much air to breathe quickly in a gas mask. It is available to all classes.
-====Gas Launcher====
-The Support kit comes with a new addition to their arsenal of weapons: the gas launcher. The gas launcher shoots grenades that contain tear gas. The grenade bursts similarly to the Assault faction's smoke grenade. If someone walks into the tear gas, your vision will become distorted and your player will start to cough, etc. However, if someone walks into the tear gas with a gas mask on, they won't see any of the side effects. You will need to wear your gas mask while walking through the tear gas even if the gas was shot by you or your teammates. The gas launcher is available to the [[Support (Kit)|support class]].
-====Flash Bang====
-The Assault kit's smoke grenade has been replaced with the flash bang, which will blind you, your teammates and your enemies on explosion. If you are wearing night vision goggles, the flash bang's effect is doubled compared to not having it on. It is thought that by using the gas mask after being hit by a flash bang, the effect will not last as long as usual. The flash bang has a minor effect on your hearing and vision if you are looking away from it, but are in close range (within a few meters) to the detonation point. The flash bang is available to the [[Assault (Battlefield 2)|assault]] class.
-===New Vehicles===
-====Attack Helicopters====
-''Two new attack helicopters - one American, one Russian - enter the fray. Both come equipped with powerful rockets for taking out enemy armor. The American Apache/Longbow attack helicopter is excellent in close combat situations, while the Russian Hind model makes a worthy adversary against it.''
-====ATV====
-''The ATV is an understated but versatile battlefield presence. The compact size of this one-person, four-wheel-drive cycle allows it to navigate obstacles that might stop larger profile vehicles.''
-====BMP 3====
-''This Russian armored personnel carrier has a main gun that fires 100 mm small tank rounds and a small machine gun for eliminating troops. It is amphibious, allowing it to traverse various terrains quickly.''
-====Civilian Car====
-''Don't settle for walking. Get to the action in a hurry by commandeering a civilian car. In times of war, some laws are bound to be broken.''
-====Pickup Truck====
-''Even with all those advanced military vehicles at your disposal, you might find yourself in a situation where a civilian pickup truck is your best bet for getting out of a tight spot.''
-====Desert Raider====
-''This lightweight 4x4 vehicle is ideal for desert reconnaissance, surveillance, and escort missions. With its multiple mounted machine guns, however, it is also an offensive force to be reckoned with.''
-====HMMVW with TOW====
-''This four-wheel drive vehicle sacrifices its roof-mounted machine gun for a TOW (Tube launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided) missile launcher. With its powerful engine it can conquer most types of terrain, from steep slopes to deep sand.''
-====Water Jet Cycle====
-''Zoom over water from hotspot to hotspot on this one-man maritime transport vehicle. With its speed and maneuverability, the water jet cycle is great for lightning-quick strikes and swift getaways.''
 ==Trivia==
+*This is the only of the ''Battlefield 2'' Expansion packs to not feature any Jets, however Jets were originally supposed to appear in ''Special Forces'' as seen in the player's commo rose and there is also audio relating to jets for each faction.
+*During very early stages, there was supposed to be diving underwater & even underwater levels, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy4Z7TcANjA as seen in this video]. The player would dive for 30 seconds underwater before drowning and there were rumors about underwater and toxic gas/poison weapons. All these features were cut; however, the sound files of underwater & drowning still exists in common/client folders in BF2. The cut weapons were [[APS]], [[Spear Gun]] and [[Poison Gas]]
-*This is the only of the Battlefield 2 Expansion packs to NOT feature any Jets, however Jets were originally supposed to appear in BF2 Special forces as seen in players commo rose & there is also audio for each faction.
-== Factions ==
-*[[United States Navy SEALs]]
-*[[British Special Air Service]]
-*[[MEC Special Forces]]
-*[[Insurgent Forces|Insurgents]]
-*[[Rebel Forces|Rebels]]
-*[[Spetsnaz|Russian Spetsnaz]]
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