K2 Network Unveils Character Classes Behind War Rock Company: K2-Network Product: War Rock K2 Network today released details on the five soldier classes that gamers will get the opportunity to play in the online tactical military first person shooter War Rock. War Rock is an online, military, tactical, first-person-shooter featuring state of the art weapons, team or solo based play and unbelievable missions and maps. With five different character classes to master, gamers can play individually or in a team. Players can participate in three modes of gameplay including Close Quarters Combat, Urban Ops and Battlegroup. The Free2Play and premium retail editions of War Rock will be available online and in stores throughout North America and the United Kingdom beginning February 7, 2007 (and soon thereafter in localized European territories). War Rock Soldier Classes Upon entering the field, players can select to play as a particular character soldier class. Players can then switch class and weapon load, anytime whilst they are waiting to respawn. Engineer The Engineer is a master of technology, and accompanies vehicle crews to provide repair support on the go. They generally rely on their vehicles for protection and carry weapons like the P90 and G36C. Standard Issue: Colt .45, MP5, Spanner Medic Medics roam the field and provide aid to the wounded. Because they need to travel light, they equip light sub-machineguns and machine pistols like the Uzi and MP5. Standard Issue: Colt .45, MP5, Med Kit Sniper Snipers provide reconnaissance, long-distance cover fire, and take out specific targets. As snipers, they tend to act alone and fire from distant, covered positions. Their arsenal includes the PSG-1 and Arctic Warfare Magnum rifles. Standard Issue: Colt .45, M24, K400 frag grenade Assault Often deployed as an assault unit, these troopers compose the bulk of the infantry. Aggressive and deadly, Assault troopers are commonly found packing AK-47s, shotguns, and similar firearms. Standard Issue: Colt .45, K2, K400 frag grenade Heavy Trooper Although Heavy troopers exist primarily to destroy enemy armor, they also have access to several extremely powerful anti-infantry weapons. Their available arms range from anti-tank mines to guided rockets and miniguns. Standard Issue: Colt .45, Panzerfaust, TMA-1A landmine -GameVortex Staff, GameVortex Communications AKA R2-GV Related Links: Official War Rock Website