To do this, they intend to set off a thermonuclear device within the complex. Opposing Force explains that, after the initial failure of the HECU's clean-up operation, the Black Ops are sent to cover up the whole incident by destroying the entire facility. The reason for their presence at Black Mesa is also explained, something that was never made clear in the original game. Maxiron and Jakerockwell in Opposing Force.īlack Ops are featured much more prominently in Opposing Force. They are armed with a suppressed Glock 17 and grenades. They wear a black jumpsuit and use night vision goggles that include a headset with a microphone, although none are ever heard speaking. Only Female Black Ops are seen by Gordon Freeman in the game.įemale Black Ops are strikingly nimble and agile, able to sprint faster than any other enemy and can jump to extreme heights. The Black Ops first appear in Sector E in Half-Life during the chapter Apprehension, and later make one more appearance in Sector F, during the chapter Lambda Core.