History Fridge / QuakeII

** As for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation version, it cuts the logistics-related objectives and goes straight to the "heavy" objectives. If we assume that Stepchild is the protagonist of this version (judging by the use of the ''Ground Zero'' intro and ending cinematics), it's clear and makes a lot of sense why: Bitterman is already taking care of the Strogg logistics, Stepchild only has to complete objectives related to the area he's just dropped.

* The Makron is taken down ''thrice'': the main game, ''The Reckoning'' and the Playstation version. The manual mentions that the destruction of the Makron may send the Strogg into disarray, with every commander fighting for the right to lead the Strogg. Two possibilities may happen here, both of which are quite chilling:
** Either the Makron noticed that there was a chance that Stroggos may be taken down for good and [[ActuallyADoombot created copies of itself]] (something that even falls in line with ''Call of the Machine'' and its multiple Makron encounters). Or...
** All the Makron fought at the end of each game are said Strogg commanders being assigned different areas of Stroggos and the real Makron is TheUnfought until ''IV'' at least.

* In the {{Mission Pack Sequel}}s, the Enforcer shoots first and reloads later. While on a meta-level this could be considered a bug, it does make sense InUniverse, considering how easily they were dispatched, that they would be willing to learn from their mistakes to extend their survivability and dangerousness.
* The overall increase of difficulty in ''Ground Zero''. The Strogg already had to suffer the destruction of the Makron (thrice!), their interplanetary defence systems, their production lines ''and their moon''. So now their {{Elite Mook}}s and [[BossInMookClothing top tier mooks]] had to receive upgrades[[note]]the Medic now being able to recall units as the Medic Commander, the Tank Commander now shooting surprise rockets, the top Icaruses being upgraded with a Power Screen as the Daedalus, ''all the units'' now being able to jump over obstacles, the bosses being {{mook maker}}s, etc...[[/note]], while their last lines of defence were improved to the point they can absorb and deal much more damage than before. In other words, they're now privileging quality over quantity. This even goes in line with ''VideoGame/QuakeIV'' and the many times Kane is accompanied by fellow marines and vehicle usage.
** It's also easy to assume that the reason their ''The Reckoning'' upgraded and exclusive units aren't anywhere to be found in ''Ground Zero'' is because, well, they've proven to be quite ineffective: the upgraded Gladiator going back to the more precise Railgun rather than the slow but damaging Phalanx; the Ripper, Hyperblaster and Laser Guards not being damaging enough; the homing Iron Maiden being more prone to damaging herself than the enemies, and the upgraded Brains and the Gekk being just useless and ineffective overall. This is also why there are no Brains and Iron Maiden had to wait until [[VideoGame/QuakeIV being upgraded with teleportation and screaming attacks in addition to their rockets]].

** Either the Makron noticed that there was a chance that Stroggos may be taken down for good and [[ActuallyADoombot created copies of itself]]. Or...
** All the Makron fought at the end of each game are said Strogg commanders being assigned different areas of Stroggos and the real Makron is TheUnfought.

* The Silencer is the only powerup which doesn't make any activation or wear off sound and even the GUI lacks the icon for it. How fitting...
* In the {{Mission Pack Sequel}}s, the Enforcer shoots first and reloads later. While on a meta-level this could be considered a bug, it does make sense InUniverse, considering how easy they were dispatched, that they would be willing to learn from their mistakes in order to extend their own survivability and dangerousness.
* The overall increase of difficulty in ''Ground Zero''. The Strogg already had to suffer the destruction of the Makron (thrice!), their interplanetary defense systems, their production lines ''and their moon''. So now their {{Elite Mook}}s and [[BossInMookClothing top tier mooks]] had to receive upgrades[[note]]the Medic now being able to recall units as the Medic Commander, the Tank Commander now shooting surprise rockets, the top Icaruses being upgraded with a Power Screen as the Daedalus, ''all the units'' now being able to jump over obstacles, the bosses being {{mook maker}}s, etc...[[/note]], while their last lines of defense were improved to the point they can absorb and deal much more damage than before. In other words, they're now privileging quality over quantity. This even goes in line with ''VideoGame/QuakeIV'' and the many times Kane is accompanied by fellow marines and vehicle usage.

** As for the Playstation version, it cuts the logistics-related objectives and goes straight to the "heavy" objectives. If we assume that Stepchild is the protagonist of this version (judging by the use of the ''Ground Zero'' intro and ending cinematics), it's clear and makes a lot of sense why: Bitterman is already taking care of the Strogg logistics, Stepchild only has to complete objectives related to the area he's just dropped.

* An interesting thing to note is the mission order: after establishing the communication to your base (thus turning the whole Base Unit area into an actual forward base), the first mission you're given (in the PC version) is to disable the Strogg logistical train and Stroyent processing plant[[note]]Ok, the name wasn't given in this game, [[VideoGame/QuakeIV but a posterior, canonical game did]][[/note]], the latter of which requires you to disable the security grid and navigate through the mines. Then you move out to taking down actual objectives. In other words, "amateurs talk about strategy and tactics, but professionals study logistics".
** It's also easy to assume, if ''The Reckoning'' and ''Ground Zero'' ''do'' take place after the main game, that the reason why you aren't given missions to cut the logistics chain and go straight to the "heavy" objectives is because ''there's no logistics chain to destroy'', it was all done in the main game.

** It's also easy to assume that the reason their ''The Reckoning'' upgraded and exclusive units aren't anywhere to be found in these games is because, well, they've proven to be quite ineffective: the upgraded Gladiator going back to the more precise Railgun rather than the slow but damaging Phalanx; the Ripper, Hyperblaster and Laser Guards not being damaging enough; the homing Iron Maiden being more prone to damaging herself than the enemies, and the upgraded Brains and the Gekk being just useless and ineffective overall. This is also why there are no Brains and Iron Maiden had to wait until [[VideoGame/QuakeIV being upgraded with teleportation and screaming attacks in addition to their rockets]].

** It's also easy to assume that the reason their ''The Reckoning'' upgraded and exclusive units aren't anywhere to be found in these games is because, well, they've proven to be quite ineffective: the upgraded Gladiator going back to the more precise Railgun rather than the slow but damaging Phalanx; the Ripper, Hyperblaster and Laser Guards not being damaging enough; the homing Iron Maiden being more prone to damaging herself than the enemies (hence her absence from ''Ground Zero''), and the upgraded Brains and the Gekk being just useless and ineffective overall (to the point there are no Brains to be found in ''Ground Zero'').

* The overall increase of difficulty in ''Ground Zero''. The Strogg already had to suffer the destruction of the Makron (twice!), their interplanetary defense systems, their production lines ''and their moon''. So now their {{Elite Mook}}s and [[BossInMookClothing top tier mooks]] had to receive upgrades[[note]]the Medic now being able to recall units as the Medic Commander, the Tank Commander now shooting surprise rockets, the top Icaruses being upgraded with a Power Screen as the Daedalus, ''all the units'' now being able to jump over obstacles, the bosses being {{mook maker}}s, etc...[[/note]], while their last lines of defense were improved to the point they can absorb and deal much more damage than before. In other words, they're now privileging quality over quantity. This even goes in line with ''VideoGame/QuakeIV'' and the many times Kane is accompanied by fellow marines and vehicle usage.

** As for the Playstation version, it cuts the logistics-related objectives and goes straight to the "heavy" objectives. If we assume that Stepchild is the protagonist of this version, it's clear and makes a lot of sense why: Bitterman is already taking care of the Strogg logistics, Stepchild only has to complete objectives related to the area he's just dropped.

* The overall increase of difficulty in ''Ground Zero''. The Strogg already had to suffer the destruction of the Makron (twice!), their interplanetary defense systems, their production lines ''and their moon''. So now their {{Elite Mook}}s and [[BossInMookClothing top tier mooks]] had to receive upgrades (the Medic now being able to recall units as the Medic Commander, the Tank Commander now shooting surprise rockets, the top Icaruses being upgraded with a Power Screen as the Daedalus, ''all the units'' now being able to jump over obstacles, etc...), while their last lines of defense were improved to the point they can absorb and deal much more damage than before. This even goes in line with ''VideoGame/QuakeIV'' and the many times Kane is accompanied by fellow marines.

* An interesting thing to note is the mission order: after establishing the communication to your base (thus turning the whole Base Unit area into an actual forward base), the first mission you're given (in the PC version) is to disable the enemy's logistical train and Stroyent processing plant[[note]]Ok, the name wasn't given in this game, [[VideoGame/QuakeIV but a posterior, canonical game did]][[/note]]. Then you move out to taking down actual objectives. In other words, "amateurs talk about strategy and tactics, but professionals study logistics".