Why is Shepard bad in MW3?

General Shepherd is considered "bad" in Modern Warfare 2 (not MW3, though his actions drive MW3's plot) because he's a manipulative villain who orchestrates World War III, frames Task Force 141, and murders his own soldiers (Ghost and Roach) to cover his tracks and become a war hero, driven by patriotism and a lust for glory after losing his men. He's essentially a patriot twisted into a megalomaniac, using patriotic ideals to justify horrific acts, leading to immense death and destruction, say fans on Reddit.
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Why did Shepherd become a villain?

However, after his 30,000 marines were killed in the capital city in the Middle East by the nuclear bomb under the order of Vladimir Makarov, Shepherd had become corrupted and ruthless as he swore vengeance toward the CIA's most wanted criminal.
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Why did Shepard turn bad?

Shepherd betrayed them because he wanted Makarov for himself. In CoD4 he lost 30000 soldiers to the nuke and that killed his chances at becoming a hero. So he thought he could redeem himself by taking the ACS Module, taking credit for it, and then getting Makarov himself.
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What did Shepherd do in MW3?

Shepherd ordered Shadow Company to seize Los Vaqueros' headquarters facility to use as a base; when Task Force 141 and Los Vaqueros resisted, Shadow Company detained Colonel Alejandro Vargas and his men, and attempted to kill Ghost and Soap, who went on the run in Las Almas and managed to elude Graves' forces.
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Why is General Shepherd a bad guy?

It is heavily implied that Shepherd leaked Allen's true identity to Makarov so he would get killed and allow America to take the blame for the massacre. This overall started World War III against Russia and therefore makes him responsible for the countless deaths.
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Why does Shepard betray you?

General Shepherd betrayed Task Force 141 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 primarily out of a desire for personal glory, revenge for the 30,000 soldiers he lost to Makarov, and to cover up his own role in orchestrating the conflict by eliminating "loose ends" (Ghost, Roach, and the rest of TF141) who knew too much about his treacherous actions, all while seeking to restore America's superpower status.
 
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Who has the saddest death in CoD?

The saddest Call of Duty deaths often involve beloved characters with strong bonds, with frequent mentions including John "Soap" MacTavish, Simon "Ghost" Riley, Roach, Alex Mason, Dimitri Petrenko, Sandman, Elias Walker, and even the presumed death of Viktor Reznov, with fans mourning the loss of camaraderie and the brutal, undeserved nature of these deaths. 
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Why did Graves betray Shepherd MW3?

As the leader of Shadow Company, Graves was once a trusted ally of General Shepherd. His betrayal occurs when Task Force 141 gets close to revealing the truth about American ballistic missiles. Following Shepherd's directives, Graves inadvertently turns against Task Force 141.
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Why did Price kill Shepherd?

Captain Price killed General Shepherd in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 post-credits scene because Shepherd betrayed Task Force 141 in Modern Warfare 2, leading to the deaths of many teammates and an attempt to eliminate Price and Soap, and Price finally enacted vengeance after Shepherd's own self-serving actions (like betraying Graves) and perceived hypocrisy came to light. Price decided to stop burying enemies, taking Makarov's advice to heart after Shepherd's betrayal and Soap's subsequent death, and eliminating Shepherd to prevent future betrayal and chaos.
 
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Who kills Shepherd in MW3?

Simultaneously, Shepherd sent Shadow Company to eliminate both Price and Soap's Task Force 141 detachment and Makarov's Ultranationalists. Contrary to his expectations, the two would enter a truce with Makarov to eliminate Shepherd lest the general hunts and kills all of them down within a week.
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Is Shepherd a villain in CoD?

General Shephard gave us a nightmare plot twist in Call of Duty General Shepherd is the most despised villain in the Call of Duty franchise.
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Who betrayed Ghost in CoD?

Simon "Ghost" Riley was betrayed by General Shepherd in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009), who shot and killed Ghost and Roach to cover up his own dirty dealings and steal the Digital Sickle (DSM) for himself, seeking glory and revenge against Makarov, as seen in the video. Shepherd, feeling betrayed by Task Force 141 for pursuing his own agenda, eliminated Ghost and Roach to take the DSM containing critical info on Makarov for his own glory, driven by rage over the loss of 30,000 Marines.
 
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How old is Shepherd CoD?

Commander Shepard is 29 in Mass Effect 1 (born April 11, 2154), making them chronologically around 31-32 in Mass Effect 2 and 32 in Mass Effect 3, though their physical age is younger in ME2 due to the two-year gap where they were deceased and rebuilt, creating different interpretations of their "body age" versus their chronological age.
 
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Does Roach have autism CoD?

About Gary Roach Sanderson

He is known for his selflessness, thoughtfulness, and protective nature. Despite his harsh exterior, he is a gentle and mature individual who is respected and admired by those around him. He has mild autism and is attracted to both men and women.
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How did Shepherd lose 30,000 men?

General Shepherd lost 30,000 U.S. Marines in a Middle Eastern city (often depicted as Basra in Iraq) when Russian ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov detonated a nuclear bomb during the U.S. invasion in 2011, a devastating event that fueled Shepherd's later revenge-driven quest and betrayal, as he felt no one cared about their sacrifice.
 
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What happens at the end of Modern Warfare 3?

Sadly, Makarov gets the best of John 'Soap' MacTavish and shoots him in the side of the head, killing him instantly. Despite our readiness to fire back, Makarov escapes into the tunnels and into an inevitable sequel which we assume will be Modern Warfare 4. The team has no time to mourn their fallen soldier.
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Why did Makarov hate Price so much?

While it was stated in the newspaper excerpts that he wants to avenge Imran Zakhaev's death (and also saying "For Zakhaev" during the "No Russian" mission) and that this is the reason why he hates Price and Task Force 141 so much, it is most likely fanaticism rather than genuine care, not to mention that those excerpts ...
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How old is Price in cod?

"Price" in Call of Duty refers primarily to Captain John Price, whose age is inconsistently portrayed across timelines but is estimated to be in his late 30s to early 50s in the modern Modern Warfare reboot series, with some lore suggesting he was born around 1985, making him around 34-38 in recent games, while older versions might be different characters (father/grandfather). The original "Price" (Captain Price from CoD 1 and 2) is a different, older character, and the franchise also has esports players named "Rated" (Rhys Price, 29) and various character ages in esports rosters.
 
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Why did Shepherd betray Cod?

General Shepherd betrayed Task Force 141 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 primarily out of a thirst for glory and revenge, wanting to single-handedly take down Makarov to become a war hero after losing 30,000 troops in Modern Warfare 1, and to cover up his own role in instigating the US-Russia war by eliminating any witnesses like Ghost and Roach who held incriminating data (the DSM), ensuring he was seen as the savior, not the architect of chaos.
 
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What's the saddest death in Call of Duty?

The saddest Call of Duty deaths often involve beloved characters with strong bonds, with frequent mentions including John "Soap" MacTavish, Simon "Ghost" Riley, Roach, Alex Mason, Dimitri Petrenko, Sandman, Elias Walker, and even the presumed death of Viktor Reznov, with fans mourning the loss of camaraderie and the brutal, undeserved nature of these deaths. 
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Why is Graves not dead in MW3?

Graves is alive in Modern Warfare 3 because he faked his death after his tank was destroyed in MW2, never actually being inside when Soap blew it up, allowing him to continue leading Shadow Company in secret and eventually form an uneasy alliance with Task Force 141 against Makarov and the Konni Group. He's alive due to a mix of strategic maneuvering, faking his demise to operate covertly, and a belief that the greater threat (Konni) required cooperation, not conflict.
 
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Was Ghost hung by his ribs?

Yes, in the lore of <<!Call of Duty>>: Modern Warfare, Simon "Ghost" Riley was once impaled by a meat hook through his ribs, hung from a tree, and left for dead by drug lords in Mexico, which explains some of his extensive scarring and a specific injury to his ribcage. 
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Who is canonically dead in COD?

Both Alex Mason and Jason Hudson are confirmed to be dead from Black Ops 2 canon.
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Who is the biggest villain in Call of Duty?

Before the reboot of the Modern Warfare franchise, Vladimir Makarov was well-known for his ruthless tactics as a primary antagonist of the franchise.
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What is the saddest game ever?

There's no single "saddest" game, as it's subjective, but popular contenders for emotionally devastating experiences include What Remains of Edith Finch, for its poignant exploration of family death, Red Dead Redemption 2, for its epic, tragic farewell, Spiritfarer, about guiding souls, and Valiant Hearts: The Great War, for its real-world WWI sorrow, with many citing The Last of Us series for intense loss and sacrifice as well.
 
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