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Glorious Missions (2012)

Glorious Missions (Chinese title: Guāngróng shǐmìng/光荣使命) is a 2012 first-person shooter game. This game was developed by the PLA Nanjing Military Region, "Giant" Network and "Iron Horse" Studio. This game was developed for public relations and military education for the People's Liberation Army.

Glorious Missions is available in two different versions: The "Civil" version is available on the PC and services online. This can be played for free, but requires Chinese identification number for creating account. The other is the "Military" version. It is has an eight-player cooperative campaign and supports network matches. This version is supplied as a PLA training tool, and requires purchasing an activation code to use.

The following weapons appear in the video game Glorious Missions:

Handguns

Norinco QSZ-92

Many of the PLA characters use Norinco QSZ-92 as their sidearm. Appears in both versions.

Norinco QSZ-92 - 5.8x21mm

Firing the QSZ-92 during a cutscene in the final mission.

The world model of the QSZ-92.

Holding the QSZ-92 while a soldier walks up to the player.

Aiming the QSZ-92

A suppressed QSZ-92

Poor bastard doesn't even know what's waiting for him...

Norinco Type 54

Norinco Type 54 pistols (Chinese-made copies of the Tokarev TT-33) are also available ingame.

Norinco Type 54 7.62x25mm Tokarev

A Type 54 on the ground.

The player sees if he can penetrate the underbelly of a truck with his Type 54.

Aiming the Type 54.

Glock 18

The Glock 18 appears in the game. It appears in both versions.

Glock 18C (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm.

Glock 18 on the ground‎. The pickup icon's Glock has a 33rd magazine.

‎Shooting out a window with the Glock 18.

Aiming the Glock 18.‎

IMI Desert Eagle Mark XIX

The Desert Eagle Mark XIX appears as the "Desert Eagle" in the game. In the military version, it appears in the final mission.

IMI Desert Eagle Mark XIX with brushed chrome finish - .50 AE.

The Desert Eagle on a table.

‎The player holds his Desert Eagle in a dusty city.

‎Aiming the Desert Eagle

Luger P08 Artillery Model

In the Civilian online version, the Luger P08 Artillery Model appears as the "Luger Artillery Model" with 32-round detachable drum magazine and wood stock.

Luger LP08 "Artillery" model with the rare Trommelmagazin 08 snail drum magazine compatible with the Bergmann MP18 submachine gun - 9x19mm

Firing the Luger P08 Artillery Model.

Aiming the Luger P08. It looks like a movie studio forgot to clear out their green screen equipment.

Reloading the Luger P08.

Mauser C96

In the Civilian Online Version, the Mauser C96 appears as a usable weapon, named simply "C96". It is the secondary weapon for National Revolutionary Army 29th Route Army officers in the Marco Polo Bridge Incident co-op titled as "Lugou Yell (Chinese title: Lúgōu shīhǒu/卢沟狮吼)", added in September 3, 2015 on the 70th anniversary of the V-J day.

Mauser C96 "Pre-War Commercial" - 7.63x25mm Mauser

An enemy soldier rushes the player, who is holding a Mauser C96.

Firing a Mauser C96.

Aiming a Mauser C96.

A National Revolutionary Army 29th army officer firing a C96 in the background.

Another view of the C96.

They look like they are firing continuously, but it's all pointless because they appear only in the background of the battlefield (and shooting in the wrong direction).

Nambu Type 14

In the Civilian Online version, the Co-Op mode "A Dream Return To Shanghai (Chinese title: Meng hui shanghai/梦回上海)" set in WW2-era Shanghai features IJA soldiers armed with Nambu Type 14 as a secondary. It is also used by the Terrorists (in-game called "Rioters") who are armed with WW2 Japanese firearms from the Subway Station Co-Op titled as "Fighting against Terrorism and Violence (Chinese title: fan kong fang bao/反恐防暴)".

Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu (Early model)

Imperial Japanese Army soldier carrying Nambu 14 Pistol. Whatever gun the player is holding is beyond anachronistic.

Same soldier with the Nambu.

Extremely close view of Nambu.

The Hitler-stache soldier holds his Nambu.

A terrorist aims a Nambu.

Closer side view.

SIG-Sauer P226R

The SIG-Sauer P226 Pistol appears in Civilian Online version only, as a secondary of JSDF Units (a standard issue pistol of real-life JSDF) in Training Mode, Senkaku Island Co-Op Mode, and Time Attack Survival Mode, and the Terrorists from Subway Station Co-op who are armed with JSDF Firearms. (Terrorists use same weaponary of JGSDF and Imperial Japanese Army.)

SIG-Sauer P226R - 9x19mm, updated P226 with accessory rails, now the standard production version for the P226 (IMFDB still refers to this model as the "P226R" to distinguish between newer and older models).

A Veteran JSDF Soldier holds a P226. Note the proper trigger discipline.

JMSDF Maritime Interception Team Member holds a P226.

Opposite view of P226.

One of Terrorists aiming P226.

Front view of P226.

Upper slide of P226.

Terrorist reloads P226.

Rifles / Carbines

QBZ-95

The Norinco QBZ-95 appears in the game, mainly being used by PLA Soldiers. In the military version, due to some kind of bug or glitch, one OPFOR soldier is seen carrying a QBZ-95. Appears in both versions.

QBZ-95 Assault Rifle - 5.8x42mm

QBZ-95 in the military version

Aiming the QBZ-95

QBZ-95 with LG1 grenade launcher in the military version

QBZ-95 with suppressor

PLA Soldier holding a QBZ-95.

Hello, Tojo. Where is your rifle?

QBZ-03

The QBZ-03 is also used by some PLA troops in-game. Appears in both versions.

Norinco QBZ-03 - 5.8x42mm

QBZ-03 in the military version

Aiming the QBZ-03

QBZ-03 with scope

Aiming the QBZ-03 with scope

M16A4

The M16A4 appears as "AR-15 Assault Rifle". It's the basic rifle of the opposing forces. Appears in both versions as a basic rifle.

M16A4 - 5.56x45mm

Screenshot from earlier beta, still called "M16A4"

M16A4 in the military version

Aiming the M16A4

M16A4 with ACOG

M16A4's ACOG reticle

An OPFOR soldier in Philippine Presidential Security Group gear holding an M16A4 with ACOG

Another OPFOR soldier in JGSDF gear (like the Tojo guy) with an M16A4

In the first mission, an OPFOR soldier in US Army gear (only appears in the first mission) firing an M16A4

Same OPFOR soldier from the side.

AK-103

The AK-103 appears as "AK74M Assault Rifle".

AK-103 - 7.62x39mm

AK-103 with GP-30 grenade launcher in the beta version

AK-103 in the released military version

Aiming the AK-103

JGSDF OPFOR soldier in the sixth mission holding the AK-103 with GP-30.

An enemy special forces soldier with AK103

AKM

The AKM appears in the Civilian Online Version only (Requires Level 17).

AKM - 7.62x39mm

Firing AKM.

Aiming AKM.

Reloading AKM.

AKS-74U

The AKS-74U appears in the Civilian Online version only (Requires Level 34). In the game this weapon is incorrectly classified as a SMG.

AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm

Firing AKS-74U.

Aiming AKS-74U.

Reloading AKS-74U.

Colt M4A1

A screenshot from the studio about the civilian release version shows a player holding an M4A1 in multiplayer.

M4A1 - 5.56x45mm NATO)

M4A1 in game, with EOTech holographic sight

FN SCAR

The FN SCAR appears in the Civilian Online Version only (SCAR-L - Requires Level 21, SCAR-H - Requires Level 32). Both weapons use the same model, with the magazine being the only difference.

Third Generation FN SCAR-H STD - 7.62x51mm NATO

Firing SCAR-L.

Aiming SCAR-L.

Reloading SCAR-L.

side view of SCAR-H in Loadout Menu.

Norinco Type 81

In the Civilian Online Version, the Norinco Type 81 appears in the game as one of high level Assault Rifles (Requires Level 48).

Norinco Type 81 - 7.62x39mm

Firing Norinco Type 81.

aiming Norinco Type 81.

Reloading Norinco Type 81.

Heckler & Koch G36C

The Heckler & Koch G36C appears in the game as "G36C" (Requires Level 24).

Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm

Firing Heckler & Koch G36C.

aiming Heckler & Koch G36C.

Reloading Heckler & Koch G36C.

Heckler & Koch M27 IAR

The Heckler & Koch M27 IAR appears in the game as "M27". It is the highest level Assault Rifle in game (Requires Level 56).

Heckler & Koch M27 IAR - 5.56x45mm

side view of Heckler & Koch M27 IAR in Loadout Menu.

Firing Heckler & Koch M27 IAR.

aiming Heckler & Koch M27 IAR.

Reloading Heckler & Koch M27 IAR.

Howa Type 89

The Howa Type 89 Rifle appears in the Civilian Online Version only. The version without integral bipod appears as the main weapon of JSDF Units in Training Mode, Senkaku Island Co-op Mode, and Time Attack Survival Mode. It is also used by Terrorists in the Subway Station Co-op.

Howa Type 89 in 5.56x45mm with integral bipod. Currently in use by the Modern Japanese military.

in training mode, JMSDF Maritime Interception Team Member trying to close combat with Howa Type 89.

Side view of Type 89 in Senkaku Island Co-op.

One of Terrorists hold Type 89 in Subway Station Co-op.

Opposite view of Type 89.

Howa Type 89 with scope rail on receiver, Aimpoint CompM2 red dot, and left side fire selector - 5.56x45mm.

Veteran JSDF soldier (or Uncle Tojo from Military Version) hold Type 89 with attach Scope and Weapon Lights in Senkaku Island Co-op.

Opposite view of Modified Type 89.

Type 89 fire selection in game.

Arisaka Type 38

In the Civilian Online Version, Imperial Japanese Army Infantry (Banzai Charger) in WW2 era Shanghai Co-op are armed with an Arisaka Type 38 with a Bayonet. It is also the standard rifle of Japanese Infantry in the Marco Polo Bridge Incident co-op. It is also used by Terrorists (Last Round Only) from Subway Station Co-op.

Arisaka Type 38 rifle - 6.5x50mmSR Arisaka

Another Imperial Japanese Army Infantry(Banzai Charger) held Bayonet Version Type 38.

Charging Front of player with Type 38.

Side View of Type 38.

"Tenno Heika Banzai!"

Terrorists with Type 38 in Final Round of Co-op.

Left side of Type 38.

Japanese Army Infantry with Type 38 in Marco Polo Bridge Incident co-op.

Japanese Army soldiers patrol slowly with Type 38.

Karabiner 98k

The Karabiner 98k appears as "K98K" (Civilian Online Version Only). It is one of player's purchasable weapons and also the main weapon of Co-op mode enemy soldiers, Terrorist from Subway Station and Imperial Japanese Army Infantry from WW2 era Shanghai. In Marco Polo Bridge Incident co-op, is equipped by National Revolutionary Army Soldiers (background and few reinforcements) and Imperial Japanese Army Snipers. Its use by the IJA is not an error because the Kar98k was actually used by Japanese Army in China, imported from Germany (and Czech Vz.24 too) or manufactured by factory in Manchukuo Empire.

Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser.

One of Terrorists(more like pirates) firing Karabiner 98k.

Another view of Terrorists with Karabiner 98k.

Japanese Army Soldier Held a Karabiner 98k.

More Closer View.

Another View of Japanese Army with Karabiner 98k. yeah, it definitely not Arisaka.

Japanese Sniper with Karabiner 98k in Marco Polo Bridge Co-op.

Left Side of Sniper.

National Revolutionary Army soldier with Karabiner 98k in Background.

National Revolutionary Army soldier firing Karabiner 98k to backup players.

Left Side View.

Kel-Tec RFB

The Kel-Tec RFB appears in the game as "RFB" (Requires Level 38).

Kel-Tec RFB Carbine - 7.62x51mm NATO

aiming Kel-Tec RFB.

Reloading Kel-Tec RFB.

Shotguns

SPAS-12

The SPAS 12 acts as a pump-action shotgun ingame. Appears in both versions.

Franchi SPAS-12 with butt hook attached to stock - 12 Gauge

SPAS-12 in the beta version

SPAS-12 in the released military version

Aiming the SPAS-12

Hawk Type 97 Shotgun

The Hawk Type 97 Shotgun appears in the game as the "Type 97 Shotgun".

Hawk Type 97 with weaponlight - 12 Gauge

Hawk Pump Tactical Shotgun in released military version

Aiming the Type 97 Shotgun

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A4

The Heckler & Koch MP5A4 appears in Senkaku Islands (or Diaoyu Islands) Co-op mode and Subway Station Co-op in the Civilian Online Version. It is the weapon of JMSDF Special Boarding Unit (they appear in single play training too) and terrorists.

Heckler & Koch MP5A4 - 9x19mm. The A4 has an additional option on the fire selector for '3-Round Burst' thus possessing four fire options - Safe, Semi-Auto, 3-Round Burst, and Full-Auto.

A JMSDF SBU Commando with Heckler & Koch MP5A4. Note 4-position selector.

More Closer View.

A Terrorist with MP5A4.

Heckler & Koch MP7A1

The Heckler & Koch MP7A1 appears in the game as "MP7" (Requires Level 25).

Heckler & Koch MP7A1 with factory 20-round magazine and rifle sights flipped up - 4.6x30mm

aiming Heckler & Koch MP7A1.

Reloading Heckler & Koch MP7A1.

TDI Vector

In the Civilian Online Version, the TDI Vector appears as the "Kriss".

Prototype TDI Vector SMG - .45 ACP

Reloading TDI Vector.

aiming TDI Vector with Red Dot Sight.

Colt M1921 Thompson

In the Civilian Online Version, the M1921 Thompson appears as the "Chicago Typewriter".

Colt M1921AC Thompson with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP.

aiming M1921 Thompson.

M1A1 Thompson

In Civillian Online Version, the M1A1 Thompson appears as the "Thompson SMG". one of high level SMG in game(Requires Level 52).

M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP

M1A1 shown here, which is anachronistic as the M1 or M1A1 variants didn't exist in 1937.

aiming M1A1 Thompson.

Reloading M1A1 Thompson.

MP40

The MP40 appears in the Civilian Online Version. It is the highest level SMG in the game (Requires Level 60).

MP40 - 9x19mm

Firing MP40.

Reloading MP40.

aiming MP40.

Norinco QBZ-95B

Norinco QBZ-95B appears in the Civilian Online Version (Requires Level 42).

Norinco QBZ-95B - 5.8x42mm

aiming QBZ-95B.

Reloading QBZ-95B.

Type 82

In the Civilian Online Version, the Type 82 submachine gun appears as the "Type 82".

cocked Type 82 Submachine gun - 9x18mm Makarov

Reloading Type 82.

aiming Type 82.

Type 100

The Type 100 submachine gun appears in WW2 era Shanghai Co-op mode and Subway Station Co-op Mode in the Civilian Online Version. It is the weapon of Imperial Japanese Army Officer and Terrorists (Last Round Only).

Type 100 - 8x22mm Nambu

Imperial Japanese Army officer with a Type 100 Submachine Gun.

Another Officer Model(called in game "War Criminal") with Type 100 Submachine Gun.

Other side view.

Terrorist held a Type 100 Submachine Gun.

other side view.

Machine Guns

Norinco QJB-95

The QJB-95 is used by PLA soldiers as support weapon, with a 75-round drum magazine or 30-round box magazine.

QJB-95 with 75-round drum magazine 5.8x42mm

QJB-95 in the released military version

Aiming the QJB-95

Reloading the QJB-95

M249 SAW

The M249 light maching gun can found in the game with a 100 round ammo drum. It is also the weapon of Modern era Co-op Heavy Gunners and Terrorists (Last Round Only) from Subway Station Co-op.

M249E2 SAW - upgraded M249 with heat shield and full synthetic stock - 5.56x45mm with 200 round ammo drum.

M249 in the released military version.

Aiming the M249

A Heavy Gunner with M249.

When did GenSec Guys contract to JSDF and Terrorists?

Terrorists with M249.

RPK

The RPK light machine gun, called the "Kalashnikov LMG" in game, comes with an incorrect 50 round magazine.

RPK Light Machine Gun with 40 round magazine - 7.62x39mm

RPK Light Machine Gun in the released military version.

Aiming the RPK light machine gun

Reloading the RPK light machine gun

Type 81

In the Civilian Online Version, the Type 81 LMG appears as the "Type 81 Squad Automatic Weapon".

Type 81 light machine gun with 75-round drum magazine - 7.62x39mm

Reloading the Type 81 LMG.

Aiming the Type 81 LMG.

Norinco QJY-88

The Norinco QJY-88 5.8x42mm Machine Gun appears ingame. In the military version, it only appears in the final mission.

Norinco QJY-88 - 5.8x42mm

Norinco QJY-88 in the released military version.

Aiming the QJY-88

In the second mission, one of the JGSDF OPFOR soldiers holds a QJY-88.

Type 11

The Type 11 light machine gun appears in WW2 era Shanghai Co-op mode in the Civilian Online Version. It is the weapon of Imperial Japanese Army Heavy Gunner. In later missions in the Marco Polo Bridge Incident co-op, it is equipped by many Imperial Japanese Army soldiers (including heavy gunner and High rank officers) instead the Arisaka Type 38.

Type 11 Light Machine Gun - 6.5x50mm Arisaka

Imperial Japanese Army Heavy Gunner with a Type 11 Light Machine Gun.

Another View.

Japanese Army Infantry with Type 11 at the Later of Marco Polo Bridge co-op.

Japanese high rank officer with Type 11 in same co-op.

Sniper Rifles

Norinco QBU-88

The QBU-88 5.8mm light sniper rifle is used by PLA snipers in-game.

Norinco QBU-88 light sniper rifle - 5.8x42mm

QBU-88 with suppressor.

Camouflaged and suppressed QBU-88.

In the final cutscene of the seventh mission, a PLA sniper with suppressed QBU-88.

In the beta version, the QBU-88 was used PSO-1 scope reticle

Aiming the QBU-88 in the released version

Knight's Armament M110 SASS

The KAC M110 SASS appears in the game.

M110 SASS with Harris bipod, Leupold Mark 4 scope, and tan paint scheme - 7.62x51mm NATO

An M110 SASS on the ground.

Holding the M110.

Aiming the M110.

Reloading the M110.

Another Philippine-like OPFOR soldier holding an M110 in the sixth mission.

VSS Vintorez

The VSS Vintorez appears in the game as the "VSS Sniper Rifle". Strangely, it has no suppressed fire sound.

VSS Vintorez with PSO-1 scope - 9x39mm

VSS Vintorez in the beta version

VSS Vintorez in the released military version

AMR-2

The AMR-2 is appears as "Heavy Sniper Rifle" in the game.

AMR-2 - 12.7x108mm

AMR-2 in the released military version

Aiming the AMR-2

Norinco NDM-85

The Norinco NDM-85, a clone of the SVD Dragunov, appears as "Type 85 Sniper Rifle" in the game.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R

Norinco NDM-85 in the released military version

Aiming the NDM-85

Jianshe CS/LR3

In the Civilian Online Version, the Jianshe CS/LR3 appears as the "LR3".

Jianshe CS/LR3 - 5.8x42mm.

Reloading LR3.

Aiming the LR3.

Mounted Weaponry

QJZ-89

QJZ-89 - 12.7×108mm

QJZ-89 mounted top of a Humvee

Aiming and shooting the QJZ-89

Browning M2HB

Some tripod-mounted Browning M2HBs appear as the "Machine Gun".

Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG

Aiming the Browning M2HB

Launchers

Norinco QLZ-87

The QLZ-87 appears as the "35mm Grenade Launcher".

Norinco QLZ-87 - 35 mm

QLZ-87 in the first mission of the military version.

AT4

The AT4 can be found in the military version.

M136 AT4 Anti-Tank recoilless launcher - 84mm

In the final mission, an AT4 used by one of the OPFOR soldiers who ambush a PLA convoy

AT4 in game

Mounting the scope on to the AT4

Aiming the AT4

Milkor MGL

The Mark 14 / M32A1 appears as "M32 Grenade Launcher".

Milkor Mark 14 in desert tan finish fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40x46mm

MGL in the released military version

PF-89

The PF-89 is carried by several PLA soldiers in game.

PF-89 - 80mm

PF-89 in the military version

Aiming the PF-89

PF-89 on the back of a PLA soldier

PF-98

The PF-98 missile launcher appears as "120 one man rocket launcher"

PF-98 - 120mm

QPF-98 at the training stage in the military version

Aiming the PF-98

QW-2

The QW-2 Vanguard 2 appears in the military version.

The QW-2 "Vanguard-2" shoulder-launched, surface-to-air missile - 72mm

QW-2 at the training stage in the military version

Aiming the QW-2

HJ-8 Red Arrow

The HJ-8 Red Arrow missile launcher appears as "Red Arrow-8 anti tank missile"

Baktar-Shikan launcher, an HJ-8 Red Arrow variant produced under license by Pakistan, with missile - 120mm

HJ-8 Red Arrow at the training stage in the military version

Aiming the HJ-8

Glorious Missions