Khaled Al-Asad
Character Details
Overview
Khaled Al-Asad is a brutal warlord in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, serving as Imran Zakhaev’s proxy in a Middle Eastern coup. His actions spark the game’s central conflict, drawing global powers into war.
Al-Asad’s execution of President Yasir Al-Fulani and his nuclear detonation in “Shock and Awe” shock players, highlighting his ruthlessness. Captured in “Safehouse,” his interrogation by Price reveals Zakhaev’s plans, sealing his fate.
Role in the Story
Al-Asad’s coup, seen in “The Coup,” sets the campaign’s tone, with his televised execution of Al-Fulani signaling his alliance with Zakhaev. His nuclear attack kills 30,000 U.S. Marines, escalating the stakes. In “Safehouse,” Price’s team tracks him down, and his death shifts focus to Zakhaev.
Al-Asad’s role is pivotal but brief, acting as Zakhaev’s frontman. His betrayal of Al-Fulani and reliance on Ultranationalist support underscore his ambition and ultimate expendability in Zakhaev’s larger scheme.
Key Missions
- “The Coup”: Al-Asad’s takeover and execution of Al-Fulani.
- “Shock and Awe”: Al-Asad’s nuclear detonation devastates U.S. forces.
- “Safehouse”: Al-Asad’s capture and execution by Price.
Notable Quotes
- “As you can see, victory is ours!” – Al-Asad’s broadcast post-coup, exuding false triumph.
Biography
Khaled Al-Asad was born in the 1960s in a war-torn Middle Eastern nation, where poverty and conflict shaped his ruthless worldview. Rising through militia ranks, he gained a reputation for brutality, catching Zakhaev’s attention in the 2000s.
With Ultranationalist backing, Al-Asad launched his 2011 coup, aiming to rule through fear. His nuclear attack, meant to cement his power, instead drew global retaliation. Fleeing to Azerbaijan, he underestimated the SAS’s resolve, meeting his end under Price’s fist.
Al-Asad’s brief reign left a bloody mark, with 30,000 dead and a nation in chaos. His betrayal of his people for Zakhaev’s cause defined him as a pawn in a larger game, his ambition outstripped by his hubris.