The following characters are featured in Gears of War: Judgment: See also: List of Gears of War characters Upon hearing Baird's testimony it flashes back to Kilo Squad during the early time of emergence day the locust have seized control of many human areas and seek to take over Sera. The reason for the hearing is Baird's unauthorized use of a lightmass missile and subsequent death penalty. Lieutenant and mechanical genius Damon Baird, former Thrashball player Augustus Cole, Onyx Guard cadet Sofia Hendirk and former UIR soldier Garron Paduk. Each level is a recollection by a different member of the team. The game's story takes place during flashbacks recalled by Baird and his team during a hearing at a COG military tribunal. Also absent, are the Locust, who only appear in Overrun instead, it is now COG versus COG (multiplayer). However it has been confirmed that the 'Execution' mode will return through free downloadable content two weeks after the game launches, as well as new maps. Also missing is the ability to plant grenades to walls, damage boost from active reloads and the ability to use a shotgun and rifle in the same class. The game also only has four maps and four game modes. The series' trademark feature, 'Down but Not Out', is no longer in the game, also resulting in the absence of executions.

Gears of War: Judgment will have two new multiplayer modes, OverRun and Free-for-All.

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