The Call of Duty: Black Ops series is almost 14 years old, and unlike its slightly older sibling, it hasn't been rebooted. That means that every Call of Duty: Black Ops story is currently considered canon and in the same continuity. As any long-time fan will know, Black Ops has some surprisingly deep lore that dabbles with mind control, false memories, and a healthy dose of non-linear storytelling, which can make the overarching series narrative a bit tricky to follow.