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{{Infobox Video Game|{{PAGENAME}} | |||
'''9th Company: Roots of Terror''' is a | |name = 9th Company: Roots of Terror | ||
|picture = 9CompanyCover.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Cover art from 9th Company: Roots of Terror (2008)'' | |||
|date= 2008 | |||
|developer= Noviy Disk, Lesta Studio | |||
|platforms=PC | |||
|publisher= Strategy First | |||
|genre=Real-time strategy | |||
}} | |||
'''''9th Company: Roots of Terror''''' is a 2008 action-oriented real-time strategy game based on the 2005 Russian film ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_9th_Company The 9th Company]''. The game, just like the film, loosely follows actual events that took place on Hill 3234 during Operation Magistral, in the Soviet-Afghan war. The game displays footage from the film and features playable characters from the film as well. | |||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Makarov PM== | ==Makarov PM== | ||
The [[Makarov PM]] pistol is used by | The [[Makarov PM]] pistol is used in-game by the Mujahideen Snipers and by Soviet soldiers. Strangely enough, it appears to be a commercial imported Makarov by Baikal, called the IJ-70. It features an adjustable rear sight, not seen on the military Makarov pistol. Also the finish is inferior to the original Makarov PM. In-game, this can be appreciated when looking at the HUD icon of the Makarov PM. | ||
[[ | [[File:MakarovIJ70.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Commercial imported Makarov by Baikal, called the IJ-70 - 9x18mm Makarov.]] | ||
[[File:9rotaMakarov.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet soldier using a Makarov PM pistol]] | |||
[[File:9rotaMakarov2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Praporshchik Dygalo wielding a PM pistol]] | |||
[[File:9thCompanyRootsofTerrorMakarovSideview.jpg|thumb|none|500px| Lyuty firing a PM pistol]] | |||
== | ==Stechkin APS== | ||
The [[Stechkin APS]] is used in-game by Soviet troops and Soviet special forces. | |||
[[Image:Pistol Russian Stechkin 9x18mm Makarov machine pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stechkin | [[Image:Pistol Russian Stechkin 9x18mm Makarov machine pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Stechkin APS - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
[[Image:Apb.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Soviet soldier shoots a Mujahideen]] | |||
[[Image:9ThCompanyStechkinCloseup.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of the weapon.]] | |||
=Assault Rifles= | =Assault Rifles= | ||
==AK-47== | |||
A type II [[AK-47]] is displayed on the French edition, on the CD artwork. | |||
[[File:AK-47 type II Part DM.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type II AK-47 - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[File:9rotaak47.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Type II AK-47 on the French version CD artwork]] | |||
== | ==AK-74== | ||
[[AK-74]] rifles with [[GP-25]] underbarrel 40mm grenade launchers were cut from the game, they can be seen in early pre-release screenshots. | |||
[[ | [[File:Gp-30 ak-74.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AK-74 with 40mm GP-30 grenade launcher - 5.45x39mm. In the game, GP-25s are used.]] | ||
[[File:aks-749rota3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet Spetsnaz soldier wielding an AK-74 rifle with a GP-25 launcher]] | |||
[[File:00297988.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another early screenshot more clearly showing the Wooden Stock]] | |||
==AKS-74== | ==AKS-74== | ||
The AKS-74 rifle | The [[AKS-74]] rifle (alongside optional [[GP-25]] grenade launchers) is used by the Soviet Afghan National Army and by the Mujahideen. It is depicted in a "jungle-style" taped-together magazine configuration, thus the ammo supply it carries adds up to a total of 60-rounds. The AKS-74 also features heavily on different covers for the game. | ||
[[Image:aks74.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKS-74 5.45x39mm]] | [[Image:aks74.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKS-74 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[ | [[File:9rotaaks74.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKS-74 in the menu]] | ||
[[File:Aks-749rota2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet VDV paratroopers with AKS-74 rifles]] | |||
[[File:9thCompanyAKS-74.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Afghanistan Soldier carrying his AKS-74]] | |||
== | ==AKS-74U== | ||
The AKS-74U | The [[AKS-74U]] is used by Soviet infantry and tank crews, due to an oversight, it inaccurately cannot share ammo with the full-size model making ammo extremely limited as no Mujahedeen use it nor do any ammo crates carry compatible ammo. | ||
[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | [[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[File:9rotaaks-74umenu.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKS-74U in the menu]] | |||
[[File:9rotaaks-74u2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet tank crew with AKS-74U]] | |||
= | ==M16A2== | ||
The [[M16A2]] rifle is used by Mujahideen forces, despite the fact that the US never supplied M16A2s to the Mujahideen, only M16A1s. | |||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|500px|thumb|none|M16A2 Assault Rifle - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:M16x.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mujahideen fire with M16A2]] | ||
[[Image:9thCompanyM16Closeup.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Close up of the M16A2]] | |||
= | =Machine guns= | ||
==PKM machine gun== | |||
The [[PKM]] machine gun is used by the Mujahideen and by Soviet soldiers. | |||
[[Image:PKM-mg.jpg|thumb|none|500px|left|PKM with classic (most commonly-seen) version of the flash hider - 7.62x54mm R]] | |||
[[File:9rotaSovietpkm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|PKM in the menu]] | |||
[[File:9rotaSovietpkm1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet soldier with PKM (right)]] | |||
[[Image:Soviet pkm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet soldier with PKM (center)]] | |||
[[Image:Mujahideen pkm.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mujahideen opening fire with PKMs on Soviet troops]] | |||
== | =Heavy machine guns= | ||
==NSV 12.7mm 'Utes'== | |||
[[Image: | The [[NSV]] 'Utes' 12.7mm heavy machine gun is used by both Mujahideen forces and Soviet troops. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:6U6 NSV 02.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Tripod-mounted NSV heavy machine gun 12.7x107mm]] | ||
[[Image:Nsvt.jpg|thumb|none|500px|NSVT in game]] | |||
== | ==DShK 12.7mm== | ||
[[DShK]] 12.7mm heavy machine gun is used by Mujahideen forces and is also seen on enemy technicals. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|left|400px|A Russian DShKM in 12.7x109mm on Tripod]] | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Dshhk.jpg|thumb|none|500px|DShK in game.]] | ||
=Anti-aircraft guns= | |||
==ZU-23-2== | |||
The [[ZU-23-2]] anti-aircraft twin autocannon is used by the Soviets and the Mujahideen, and it is also used on the KamAZ gun truck. | |||
[[Image:ZU-23.jpg |thumb|none|left|400px|ZU-23-2 23mm]] | |||
[[Image:Kamaz zu 23.jpg|thumb|none|500px|ZU-23-2 on Kamaz truck]] | |||
= | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
==SVD Dragunov== | |||
The [[SVD Dragunov]] sniper rifle is used by the Mujahideen and by Soviet soldiers. | |||
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|left|400px|SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.6x54mm R]] | |||
[[Image:9Rota02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Enlarged screenshot showing weapons on players wielding AKS-74 rifles and SVD Dragunov Rifles]] | |||
[[Image:Svd dragunov.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Private Gioconda uses an SVD Dragunov]] | |||
== | ==Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I (T)== | ||
The [[Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I (T)]] is used by the Mujahideen. | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:Smle4mk1t.jpg|thumb|none|left|400px| Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I (T) - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:9thCompany.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Enemy Mujahideen aiming a scoped Lee-Enfield]] | |||
[[Image:9thCompanyLeeEnfieldCloseup1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close up of the Lee-Enfield]] | |||
== | =Grenade Launchers= | ||
==GP-25== | |||
The [[GP-25]] grenade 40mm launcher is an optional attachment for rifles. | |||
[[Image:Akm gp25.jpg|thumb|none|400px|GP-25 40mm grenade launcher mounted on an [[AK-47#AKM|AKM]] (7.62x39mm)]] | |||
[[File:aks-749rota3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet Spetsnaz wielding an AK-74 rifle with a GP-25 launcher]] | |||
[[File:9thcompanyrootsofterrorGP.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close-up of a GP-25 launcher]] | |||
[[ | ==AGS-17 Plamya== | ||
The [[AGS-17 Plamya]] Grenade Launcher is used by both Mujahideen and Soviet Forces. | |||
[[Image:Ags17.jpg|thumb|none|400px|]] | |||
[[File:9RotaAGS-17.jpg |thumb|none|500px|A cheated in Soviet Pilot using the AGS-17]] | |||
[[File:9RotaAGS-172.jpg |thumb|none|500px|A behind view of the weapon]] | |||
[[Image: | =Rocket Launchers= | ||
==RPG-7== | |||
The [[RPG-7]] is used by the Mujahideen and Soviet soldiers. | |||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|left|450px|RPG-7 40mm]] | |||
[[File:9rotaRPG7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet soldier with RPG-7 slung on his back]] | |||
[[Image:Rpg 7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviets with RPG-7 firing on an enemy T-34]] | |||
[[Image:Mujahideen rpg7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mujahideen attacking a BMP-2 with RPG-7s]] | |||
= | ==RPG-18== | ||
The [[RPG-18]] is used by the Soviets and the Mujahideen. It only has one rocket and cannot be reloaded. | |||
[[Image:Rpg-18 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RPG-18 64mm]] | |||
[[Image:Rpg 18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet soldier aiming an RPG 18]] | |||
[[Image:9thCompanyRootsofTerrorRPG-18.jpg |thumb|none|500px|When not aiming, the RPG-18 isn't prepared to fire.]] | |||
[[Image:9thCompanyRootsofTerrorfiringRPG-18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soviet soldier firing a now extended RPG-18]] | |||
=Hand Grenades= | |||
==RGD-5 hand grenade== | |||
Soviet [[RGD-5]] fragmentation grenades are used by both Mujahideen forces and Soviet soldiers. | |||
[[Image:Rdg5.jpg|thumb|none|150px|RGD-5 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
[[Image:9rotaRdg5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|RGD-5 icon in the HUD]] | |||
== | ==F-1 hand grenade== | ||
[[F-1 hand grenade]]s are used by both Mujahideen forces and Soviet soldiers. | |||
[[Image:Deactivated f1.jpg|thumb|none|150px|F-1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]] | |||
[[Image:9rotaf1grenade.jpg|thumb|none|400px|F-1 icon in the HUD]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:01, 17 July 2023
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9th Company: Roots of Terror is a 2008 action-oriented real-time strategy game based on the 2005 Russian film The 9th Company. The game, just like the film, loosely follows actual events that took place on Hill 3234 during Operation Magistral, in the Soviet-Afghan war. The game displays footage from the film and features playable characters from the film as well.
The following weapons appear in the video game 9th Company: Roots of Terror:
Handguns
Makarov PM
The Makarov PM pistol is used in-game by the Mujahideen Snipers and by Soviet soldiers. Strangely enough, it appears to be a commercial imported Makarov by Baikal, called the IJ-70. It features an adjustable rear sight, not seen on the military Makarov pistol. Also the finish is inferior to the original Makarov PM. In-game, this can be appreciated when looking at the HUD icon of the Makarov PM.
Stechkin APS
The Stechkin APS is used in-game by Soviet troops and Soviet special forces.
Assault Rifles
AK-47
A type II AK-47 is displayed on the French edition, on the CD artwork.
AK-74
AK-74 rifles with GP-25 underbarrel 40mm grenade launchers were cut from the game, they can be seen in early pre-release screenshots.
AKS-74
The AKS-74 rifle (alongside optional GP-25 grenade launchers) is used by the Soviet Afghan National Army and by the Mujahideen. It is depicted in a "jungle-style" taped-together magazine configuration, thus the ammo supply it carries adds up to a total of 60-rounds. The AKS-74 also features heavily on different covers for the game.
AKS-74U
The AKS-74U is used by Soviet infantry and tank crews, due to an oversight, it inaccurately cannot share ammo with the full-size model making ammo extremely limited as no Mujahedeen use it nor do any ammo crates carry compatible ammo.
M16A2
The M16A2 rifle is used by Mujahideen forces, despite the fact that the US never supplied M16A2s to the Mujahideen, only M16A1s.
Machine guns
PKM machine gun
The PKM machine gun is used by the Mujahideen and by Soviet soldiers.
Heavy machine guns
NSV 12.7mm 'Utes'
The NSV 'Utes' 12.7mm heavy machine gun is used by both Mujahideen forces and Soviet troops.
DShK 12.7mm
DShK 12.7mm heavy machine gun is used by Mujahideen forces and is also seen on enemy technicals.
Anti-aircraft guns
ZU-23-2
The ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft twin autocannon is used by the Soviets and the Mujahideen, and it is also used on the KamAZ gun truck.
Sniper Rifles
SVD Dragunov
The SVD Dragunov sniper rifle is used by the Mujahideen and by Soviet soldiers.
Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I (T)
The Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I (T) is used by the Mujahideen.
Grenade Launchers
GP-25
The GP-25 grenade 40mm launcher is an optional attachment for rifles.
AGS-17 Plamya
The AGS-17 Plamya Grenade Launcher is used by both Mujahideen and Soviet Forces.
Rocket Launchers
RPG-7
The RPG-7 is used by the Mujahideen and Soviet soldiers.
RPG-18
The RPG-18 is used by the Soviets and the Mujahideen. It only has one rocket and cannot be reloaded.
Hand Grenades
RGD-5 hand grenade
Soviet RGD-5 fragmentation grenades are used by both Mujahideen forces and Soviet soldiers.
F-1 hand grenade
F-1 hand grenades are used by both Mujahideen forces and Soviet soldiers.
