Did Menendez know Farid was a spy?
Menendez knew that Farid was a mole, possibly by deduction, or by Salazar informing him of Farid being a spy. This knowledge plays a significant role in the storyline of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, as it affects the plot and the characters’ relationships, ultimately leading to a ripple effect that can drastically change the ending of the game.
Understanding the Storyline
To fully comprehend the situation, it’s essential to understand the context and the characters involved. Farid had a close bond to Mike Harper, who refers to him as “Egghead” in the missions he is seen/voiced in. The player’s choice to either save Harper or save Farid has a significant impact on the storyline.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it better to save Harper or Farid?
The choice may seem inconsequential at first—well, except to Harper—but it actually has a ripple effect that can drastically change the ending of the game.
2. Who was the mole in the CIA Black Ops 2?
During the American invasion of Panama in December 1989, Menendez kidnaps David and uses him to coerce Hudson, his mole in the CIA, into luring Mason and Woods into a trap.
3. Can Farid survive bo2?
If he shoots Harper, he will be seen as shaken and mourning his fallen friend, but alive, He later will die from either taking a bullet for Chloe Lynch, being shot by DeFalco or shot in the head by Javier Salazar.
4. What happens if you shoot Menendez in bo2?
If the player chooses to shoot Menendez, he avoids his attack, and kills Farid with an Executioner revolver, but Harper is spared.
5. Did Harper want Farid to shoot him?
Menendez orders Farid to show his loyalty by killing Harper, who screams that Farid to kill him, and refers to him as Egghead.
6. What happens if Farid dies?
Both are an agent of the CIA. Both are a lethal and extremely dangerous one-man army. Hudson sacrifices his life for Woods and Section, while Farid sacrifices his life for Harper or Chloe.
7. Is it better to shoot Harper or Menendez?
The choice may seem inconsequential at first—well, except to Harper—but it actually has a ripple effect that can drastically change the ending of the game.
8. Why did Salazar help Menendez?
Due to his background, he became the main source of knowledge about Raul Menendez for the team as a whole, but at some point, he became a mole for the Cordis Die since he believed in Menendez’s goals.
9. Who betrays you in Black Ops 2?
The Obama is raided and during the attack, Salazar is at a control room where he betrays his American allies and has Menendez hack into a take over the American Drone Fleet to use it against the capitalist governments of the world.
10. Who is the most famous CIA mole?
Aldrich Hazen “Rick” Ames (/eɪmz/; born May 26, 1941) is a former CIA counterintelligence officer who was convicted of espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union and Russia in 1994.
11. What is the canon ending to bo2?
If Section executes Menendez, a video is uploaded to YouTube in which Menendez commands Cordis Die to revolt. Cordis Die supporters launch a massive global insurrection, resulting in the burning of the White House and widespread anarchy.
12. What happens if I shoot Menendez instead of Harper?
If the player chooses to shoot Menendez, he avoids his attack, and kills Farid with an Executioner revolver, but Harper is spared.
13. What happens if I don’t shoot Harper?
If you decide to let Harper live, Farid will die and therefore he will not be present on the USS Obama when Menendez attacks it.
14. Can you save Farid and Harper?
If you decide to let Harper live, Farid will die and therefore he will not be present on the USS Obama when Menendez attacks it.
15. What happens if you capture Menendez?
If the player chooses to capture Menendez, Mason will pull Menendez to his feet and push him to an outside aircraft, where he will be taken into custody. Harper, (if still alive), will be handed to another soldier, and medically evacuated.