S.W.A.T. (an acronym for Special Weapons and Tactics) are a force of bluepill humans in the Matrix that assist and serve as enforcers for the Agents.
In The Matrix[]
A SWAT team assists the Agents in the Hotel Ambush and capturing Morpheus.
The SWAT team in the Hotel Ambush were wearing sold black BDUs, armored gaiters, black leather combat boots, black Kevlar helmets with protective goggles, black balaclavas, and body armor with "POLICE" in white letters on the front.
All the SWAT team officers were armed with Australian-made Leader Dynamics T2 Mk5 "Commando" assault rifles fitted with custom tactical foregrips containing tactical flashlights and laser sights.
In Enter the Matrix[]
The SWAT team appear as an enemy in Enter the Matrix. They appear the first time in the second level called 'Get to the Hard Line.' In this level, police cars will chase you but when one of them is driving close to you and the passenger is shooting out of the police car you can see it is a SWAT member.
The SWAT team are the police special forces, so they generally have better equipment. As you progress in the story, the SWAT team will bring better weapons and tougher types of SWAT officers to fight against you.
SWAT Types[]
SWAT Member[]
These are the standard SWAT officers. They are dressed in dark blue, with 'police' in white letters embroidered on the front and the back of their uniform.
Weapons
- 92FS Pistol
- Entry Shotgun
- MP5
- UMP
- SMG9MM
- M16
- Flashbang
- Stun Grenade
- Offensive Grenade
- Demo Pack
- Mac 11
- M95 Sniper Rifle
- 33 SG Sniper Rifle
- 18C automatic pistol
Appearances
- The Airport
- The Sewers
- The Power Plant
- Chinatown
- Sparks Training Construct
SWAT Member 2[]
They resemble the more common variety of SWAT members, but they do not wear a pair of glasses or a rag. Instead, they have a helmet with glass attached to it to protect their front faces.
Weapons
- UMP
- 18C automatic pistol
Appearances
- The Power Plant
SWAT Sniper[]
This type of SWAT member possesses sniper rifles. They can be recognized easily as they don't wear a helmet, but wear a cap and glasses instead.
Weapons
- 33 SG Sniper Rifle
- MP5
- M16
Appearances
- Airport (Niobe only)
- The Sewers
- The Power Plant
Sewer SWAT[]
Sewer SWAT can be easily recognized, as they wear green instead of blue. Unlike the regular SWAT, they do not wear protective glasses. Instead, they wear a balaclava.
Weapons
- MP5
- M16
- 92FS Pistol
- Mac11
- Entry Shotgun
- Offensive Grenade
Appearances
- The Sewers
- Sparks Training Construct
Elite SWAT[]
The toughest variety of SWAT member. They have a black helmet with black glass in front of their faces, a body armor and arms and blue and white camouflage pants. On the back of their bullet proof vest, their stands in white letters, 'S.W.A.T.'
Weapons
- MP5 (Only one during the Monorail section in The Airport)
- SG-552
- G36
- 92FS Pistol (Ghost only, the last wave in the core control room)
- UMP
- SS Shotgun
- Offensive Grenade
- 18C automatic pistol
- Entry Shotgun
- SMG9MM
Appearances
- The Airport
- The Power Plant
Vehicles[]
The SWAT utilizes a multitude of vehicles in their efforts to stop Niobe and Ghost.
SWAT Helicopter[]
Appearances
- The Airport
Police Car[]
Appearances
- Get to the Hardline
- Answer The Phone
- Twins In Pursuit
- Freeway Chase
- Chinatown
SWAT Jeep[]
Appearances
- The Airport
- Retrieving Axel
- Agent on board (Cutscene only)
SWAT Van[]
Appearances
- The Airport
- Chinatown
In The Matrix: Path of Neo[]
In Path of Neo, Neo will encounter the SWAT team multiple times, with the goal of stopping Neo at all costs. Initially, SWAT are only armed with SMGs, but later on helicopters, Riot Shields and Grenade Launchers will be brought to fight against Neo.
SWAT Types[]
SWAT[]
These are the most common variety of SWAT officers. They have dark blue suits and can be easily recognized due to their face being exposed.
Weapons
- Pistol
- Heavy Pistol
- Sub Machine Gun
- Assault Rifle
- Light Shotgun
- Heavy Shotgun
- Flash Bang
- Tear Gas
Appearances
- Ever Had a Dream, Neo?
- Déjà Vu: "It's a Trap!"
- Storming the Drain,
- Lobby Shooting Spree
- Rooftop Assault: "Dodge This."
- Helicopter Rescue
- Red Pill Rescue
- The Healer
- The Security Guard
- Skull's Lament
- The Captains' Meeting
- Captains Rescue
- Morpheus and Trinity
- Captain Ballard
- Captain Niobe
- Captain Roland
Armored SWAT[]
This type of SWAT officer is better armed and armored, being tougher to kill than regular SWAT officers. They are easily recognizable by their heavy armor, balaclava and earphones. Be wary on using firearms against these enemies, as you'll likely drain a good portion of your ammo; use your melee instead.
Weapons
- Heavy Shotgun
- Submachine Gun
- Assault Rifle
- Grenade
Appearances
- Stuck In a Loop
- Red Pill Rescue
- The Healer
- The Librarian
- Captains Rescue
- Captain Ballard
- Captain Roland
Elite SWAT[]
The toughest common enemy variety. It is heavily advised to use melee combat, as Elite SWAT not only have very resistant armor, but also tend to have riot shields that will render all firearms moot. You can recognize Elite SWAT from the gas masks they wear.
Weapons
- Pistol
- Heavy Pistol
- Heavy Shotgun
- Sub Machine Gun
- Grenade Launcher
- Riot Shield
Appearances
- Ever Had a Dream, Neo?
- Lobby Shooting Spree
- Rooftop Assault: "Dodge This."
- Captains' Meeting
- Red Pill Rescue
- The Security Guard
- Captains Rescue
- Morpheus and Trinity
- Captain Roland
SWAT Commanders[]
Squad leaders of SWAT teams. You can easily recognize this variety, as they have no headwear aside from their earpiece. They wear a bulletproof vest with a green shirt under it, as well as light-brown pants.
Weapons
- Heavy Pistol
- Sub Machine Gun
- Heavy Shotgun
- Assault Rifle
- Grenade
- Grenade Launcher (Rooftop Assault only)
Appearances
- Déjà Vu: "It's a Trap!"
- Lobby Shooting Spree
- Rooftop Assault: "Dodge This."
- Red Pill Rescue
- The Healer
- The Security Guard
- Skull's Lament
Vehicles[]
The SWAT utilizes a multitude of vehicles in their efforts to stop Neo.
SWAT Van[]
Appearances
- Red Pill Rescue
- The Healer
- Captains' Meeting
Marked Police Helicopter[]
Appearances
- Captains Rescue
- Morpheus and Trinity
Unmarked SWAT Helicopter[]
Appearances
- Rooftop Assault: "Dodge This."
- Helicopter Rescue