Captain John Price

Captain John Price is a prominent character in the Call of Duty series, particularly the Modern Warfare sub-series and its reboot. Here are some background details about him:

• Nationality and Affiliation: He is British and a long-time member of the British Army, eventually earning the rank of Captain in the Special Air Service (SAS). He later becomes a key leader in the international special operations unit Task Force 141.
• Original Trilogy (Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, MW2, MW3):
  • He first appears as a Captain and commanding officer of the 22nd SAS Regiment, which includes Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish.
  • As a Lieutenant in 1996, he participated in a covert mission with Captain MacMillan in Pripyat, Ukraine, to assassinate arms dealer Imran Zakhaev.
  • His story often centers on a personal vendetta against Russian ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov, who was responsible for launching World War III.
• Reboot Series (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), MWII, MWIII):
  • This is a separate timeline, though the character is familiar.
  • In this version, his birth year is cited as c. 1985 (in the UK).
  • He joined the infantry at the age of 16 and served in the British Army for 18 years, becoming a commissioned officer and a "badged" member of the SAS.
  • He was promoted to Captain in 2011, with the call sign 'Bravo Six'.
• Personality: He is often portrayed as a grizzled, experienced, and highly effective soldier who is dedicated to his missions and deeply values his comrades. He is known for his leadership and often seen with a cigar.
• Inspiration: The character design was reportedly inspired by a real SAS soldier named John McAleese.
• Appearances: Price has appeared in every game in both the original Modern Warfare trilogy and the reboot series.