These side missions and the overall feel of actually being
the captain of the Retribution by allowing the player to pick where they want to go next makes Infinite Warfare feel different and unique in comparison to other entries in the franchise.
While the UNSA is able to quell the threat and beat back the SDF's forces in space, casualties are heavy and Commander Nick Reyes (that's you) is promoted to acting
Captain of the Retribution, one of just two remaining UNSA ships.
Not exact matches
Guess Per felt he can speak his mind without fear
of retributions, since he was given the
captains role, which in AFC terms means guaranteed marching orders.
Infinity Ward also breaks new ground by thrusting the player into wartime leadership as
Captain Reyes, a Tier 1 Special Operations pilot, who takes the helm
of the
Retribution, one
of Earth's last remaining warships.
In the
Captain's Cabin Reyes can listen to audio logs or view briefings on the history
of the characters manning the
Retribution.
Players take the role
of Captain Reyes via the
Retribution, one
of Earth's last remaining warships — ultimately leading coalition force remnants against a relentless enemy across the vast expanse
of our solar system beyond Earth.