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[[Image:9CompanyCover.jpg|thumb|right|300px|9th Company: Roots of Terror]] | |||
'''9th Company: Roots of Terror''' is a video game is based on actual events that took place during the Soviet military campaign in Afghanistan. It is PC based gamed developed by Noviy Disk. | '''9th Company: Roots of Terror''' is a video game is based on actual events that took place during the Soviet military campaign in Afghanistan. It is PC based gamed developed by Noviy Disk. | ||
9th Company follows the story of young recruits undergoing brutal training in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley and culminates with a bloody stand against the Mujahideen warriors on a mountain top in Afghanistan. It's the Battle of Thermopylae all over again: one Russian fighter against 10 Afghanis! | 9th Company follows the story of young recruits undergoing brutal training in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley and culminates with a bloody stand against the Mujahideen warriors on a mountain top in Afghanistan. It's the Battle of Thermopylae all over again: one Russian fighter against 10 Afghanis! | ||
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==M16A2== | ==M16A2== | ||
The [[M16A2]] is American assault rifle . | The [[M16A2]] is American assault rifle. Despite the fact that the USA never gave M16A2 rifles to the Mujahideen, it is seen in game used by Mujahideen forces. | ||
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|500px|thumb|none|M16A2 Assault Rifle - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:M16A2.jpg|500px|thumb|none|M16A2 Assault Rifle - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
==AKS-74== | ==AKS-74== | ||
The AKS-74 rifle with BG-15 Grenade launcher was used by Soviet Afghan National Army and Mujahideen | |||
[[Image:aks74.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKS-74 5.45x39mm]] | [[Image:aks74.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AKS-74 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:9RotaScreen01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Enlarged screenshot showing weapons on characters using AKS-74 rifles with BG-15 launcher.]] | |||
==AK-74U== | ==AK-74U== | ||
The AKS-74U was used by Soviet Soldiers and tankers | |||
[[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | [[Image:AKSU-Krinkov.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
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Use Mujahideen and Soviet soldier | Use Mujahideen and Soviet soldier | ||
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|left|500px|SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.6x54mm R]] | [[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|left|500px|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.]] | |||
==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk== | ==Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk== | ||
Revision as of 20:52, 10 March 2010
9th Company: Roots of Terror is a video game is based on actual events that took place during the Soviet military campaign in Afghanistan. It is PC based gamed developed by Noviy Disk.
9th Company follows the story of young recruits undergoing brutal training in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley and culminates with a bloody stand against the Mujahideen warriors on a mountain top in Afghanistan. It's the Battle of Thermopylae all over again: one Russian fighter against 10 Afghanis!
9th Company recreates in detail the events that took place during the last large-scale Soviet military operation. Few know the history: the 9th Company of the 345th Guards Airborne Regiment came under heavy fire on Hill 3234 on January 7th, 1988. They managed to stop several attacks by an estimated 400 Mujahideen and Pakistani mercenaries and held their position for two gory days. The company lost 6 men, and the remaining 28 of the total 39 were wounded. Two 9th Company soldiers were posthumously awarded the Golden Star medal and the title of Soviet Hero.
Handguns
Makarov PM
The Makarov PM pistol is used by military and secret services. Still used today in the Warsaw Treaty countries.In game use mujahideen and soviet soldier.
Submachine Guns
M16A2
The M16A2 is American assault rifle. Despite the fact that the USA never gave M16A2 rifles to the Mujahideen, it is seen in game used by Mujahideen forces.
AKS-74
The AKS-74 rifle with BG-15 Grenade launcher was used by Soviet Afghan National Army and Mujahideen
AK-74U
The AKS-74U was used by Soviet Soldiers and tankers
Sniper Rifle
Dragunov SVD
Use Mujahideen and Soviet soldier
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk
Use mujahideen
