Manticore: Persian Forces (Green Team)
Manticore is the green-coded faction in WARDOGS, described as the Kingdom of Persia's shadow army operating out of Tehran.
Who Are Manticore?
Manticore is the green-coded faction in WARDOGS. Official faction material describes the team as "the Kingdom of Persia, Tehran's shadow army," positioning Manticore as a Persian force operating covertly out of the Iranian capital.
GameWatcher confirms Manticore is the Persian faction, green-coded, identified as the Kingdom of Persia and Tehran's shadow army. This gives Manticore a distinct regional and political identity from the Texan Lonestar and the Soviet-loyalist Valkyra.
As the green team, Manticore is visually distinct from blue Lonestar and red Valkyra, which matters for target identification in a three-team Control Zone fight where two other factions are always present.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Faction name | Manticore |
| Team colour | Green |
| Origin | Persia (Tehran) |
| Identity | Kingdom of Persia's shadow army |
| Themed camo (Supporter Edition) | Manticore KH-2002 |
| Playstyle differences | None confirmed |
Background and Lore
Manticore's lore is built around Persian shadow warfare. The faction is described as the Kingdom of Persia's shadow army based in Tehran, framing it as a covert regional power rather than a conventional front-line military.
This gives Manticore a different flavour from the mercenary-heavy Lonestar and the Soviet-restorationist Valkyra. All three are fighting for Kolchia and PV-1, but Manticore's motive is tied to Persian regional power projection through covert means.
The Persian identity is reflected in the Supporter Edition's Manticore-themed KH-2002 assault rifle camo, one of three faction-themed weapon camos bundled with the higher-tier version of the game.
- • Green team for visual identification on the battlefield
- • Persian / Tehran-based shadow army identity
- • Described as the Kingdom of Persia's covert force
- • Competing for Kolchia and the PV-1 resource
- • Manticore-themed KH-2002 camo in the Supporter Edition
Manticore in Gameplay
Mechanically, Manticore plays identically to Lonestar and Valkyra. The faction accesses the same weapon shop, the same persistent cash economy, and the same construction, destruction and vehicle systems as the other two teams.
What differs is visual: Manticore players appear in green, distinguishing them from blue Lonestar and red Valkyra inside the Control Zone. In a three-team fight where identifying which of two enemy factions is pressing you matters, the colour coding is the main gameplay-facing difference.
Choice of Manticore is therefore a thematic and cosmetic decision. Players who want the Persian shadow-army identity and the green team colour pick Manticore without gaining or losing any weapons, vehicles or abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Manticore in WARDOGS?
Manticore is the green team. Players on Manticore appear in green, distinguishing them from the blue Lonestar and red Valkyra players on the battlefield.
Where is Manticore from in WARDOGS lore?
Manticore is from Persia. The faction is described as the Kingdom of Persia's shadow army, operating out of Tehran, and competing for Kolchia and the PV-1 resource.
Does Manticore have unique weapons?
No. As of verified pre-Early Access information, Manticore shares the same weapon shop and mechanics as the other factions. The Manticore-themed KH-2002 camo in the Supporter Edition is cosmetic only.
What is Manticore's identity in WARDOGS?
Manticore is described as the Kingdom of Persia, Tehran's shadow army. It is the green-coded faction, distinct from the Texan Lonestar and the Soviet-loyalist Valkyra.