DOOM 3 / Characters
DOOM 3 characters, factions and unit roles
Identify the people, opponents and playable roles in DOOM 3, with their functions and relationships in compact tables.
Edition covered
The original 2004 PC DOOM 3 campaign and its separate handheld flashlight. BFG Edition changes flashlight behavior and other details; Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission are separate campaigns. Images are original PC publisher screenshots.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Marine commander
Sergeant Kelly
Directs the Marine through radio contact early in the campaign.
Scientist
Dr. Ian McCormick
Provides important information about the experiments and Soul Cube.
Quick notes
- Follow radio and PDA context. Characters deliver information through radio, recordings and emails as well as direct conversation.
- Distinguish staff from hostiles. The outbreak transforms the base, but surviving staff can still supply information.
- Understand the investigation party. Swann and Campbell have their own reason for visiting Mars.
- Expect campaign spoilers in boss references. Late encounters reveal changes to familiar characters.
Distinguish staff from hostiles
| Character | Connection | Reference use |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly | Marine command | Early mission direction |
| Betruger | UAC research | Experiment and outbreak context |
| Swann | Corporate investigation | Facility oversight conflict |
| Campbell | Swann's protection | Investigation party |
| McCormick | Research explanation | Soul Cube and late-campaign information |
Useful tip
Late encounters reveal changes to familiar characters. Use the beginner and weapon guides first if you want to preserve the story while learning core mechanics.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| DOOM 3 publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| id Software DOOM 3 source release | github.com |
| Publisher Soul Cube explanation | bethesda.net |
| Original PC codes submitted by players | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |