Misty Briarton – The Gun-Toting Femme Fatale of Black Ops 2 Zombies

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As an avid zombies mode player myself, I couldn‘t help but take notice of the badass blonde bombshell that is Abigail "Misty" Briarton when I first loaded up the TranZit map in Call of Duty: Black Ops II back in 2012. While we‘ve had playable female characters in zombies before, like Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s cameo in the Call of the Dead DLC map, Misty stands out as a central figure in the Victis storyline that spans several Black Ops II maps.

Background and Pre-Outbreak Life

Let‘s start from the beginning – who is Misty Briarton and where did she come from? Treyarch has kept her background purposefully vague, but based on context clues, gameplay quotes, and my own speculation as an expert zombies story analyst, I‘ve put together a picture of Misty‘s life leading up to the events of TranZit.

  • Born & raised in Hanford, Washington
  • Owned a gun shop called Misty‘s Tackleberry‘s Guns
  • Possible troubled family history hinted at through quotes
  • Lived alone with pet dog Fluffy prior to outbreak
  • Passionate about firearms and skilled sharpshooter

While much remains a mystery, small comments made by Misty give us a glimpse into her past:

"My daddy always said even the biggest animal will give up if you shoot ‘em enough."

This suggests she was raised with guns and possibly had a turbulent relationship with her father. Her expertise with revolvers and determination in the face of zombie hordes could stem from a hard-knock upbringing.

Personality Profile

So what is Misty‘s personality, and what makes her tick? Having studied her quotes and actions extensively across maps, here‘s my character profile:

  • Headstrong – Fiercely independent and stands her ground
  • Rebellious – Refuses to conform to expectations of women
  • Caring – Shows concern for other characters despite outward hardness
  • Flirtatious – Hints at attraction to Marlton through playful teasing

She‘s a classic "tough girl" archetype – all grit and curves on the exterior, but with a hidden compassionate side underneath. Her tomboyishness clashes delightfully with Marlton‘s nerdy awkwardness, making for some of the most endearing inter-group dynamics in any zombies map.

The TranZit Storyline

When we first meet Misty in TranZit, she‘s fighting for survival with three other characters – Samuel, Marlton, and Russman – as they traverse the zombie-infested Hanford region on a bus driven by a robotic AI named T.E.D.D.

Over the course of the Black Ops II DLC maps, some highlights of Misty‘s journey include:

  • Die Rise – Trapped in a crumbling skyscraper filled with ziplines and elevators
  • Buried – Trying to reach Stuhlinger inside the underground Western ghost town
  • Resolution 1295 – Appears zombified along with the Victis crew

While she starts out just looking to survive, Misty forms a strong bond with the rest of the misfit group, especially Marlton. Their tension-filled rapport provides some of the most hilarious and delightfully awkward character moments across the Black Ops II maps.

Relationship With Marlton

It‘s clear from their quotes and actions that Misty and Marlton feel something for each other behind all the teasing and denial. As a hopeless romantic, I can‘t resist speculating about their dynamic:

  • The classic "opposites attract" trope
  • Misty secretly impressed by Marlton’s intelligence
  • Marlton drawn to Misty’s boldness and beauty
  • Flirtatious banter hints at mutual pining

While their romantic tension is left unresolved in the current story, their bond leaves the door open for a star-crossed lovers plotline to emerge in future maps. Will love conquer the zombie hordes? As a Misty fangirl, I can only hope!

Final Analysis: Badass Beauty With Hidden Depths

Misty Briarton leaves a huge impression over the course of the TranZit story arc – far outshining many male protagonists. Treyarch struck gold with this tough yet complex female character whose motivations and relationships remain shrouded in some mystery for zombie lore fans like myself to eagerly speculate about. Is a RETURN OF MISTY on the horizon? I know I’ll be the first in line to play new maps featuring this iconic gun-toting beauty.

So in summary, Misty stands out as the fierce femme fatale of the Black Ops 2 zombies crew. But behind her boldness lies intriguing depths still left to plumb by Treyarch’s masterful zombie narrative. She’s the biggest breakout babe of all zombie maps in my opinion, and I can’t wait to see her return to blow more zombie heads off!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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