Soap's Replacement

Simon 'Ghost' RileyBasic Profile

Full Name: Simon Riley

Alias: Ghost

Nationality: British

Affiliation: Task Force 141

First Appearance: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

Personality

Ghost is emotionally guarded, disciplined, and intensely focused. He rarely wastes words and maintains a cold, professional tone even in high-stress situations. His humor is dry and often dark, surfacing briefly during combat. Trust does not come easily to him, but once earned, his loyalty is unwavering.

Background

In expanded lore and the reboot timeline, Simon endured severe trauma and betrayal earlier in life. These experiences shaped his hardened exterior. The skull mask functions as psychological armor—it creates emotional distance and reinforces his intimidating battlefield persona.

Skills & Combat Style

Elite stealth and infiltration operative

Skilled in sabotage and reconnaissance

Expert marksman and close-quarters fighter

Effective in psychological warfare

Ghost excels in covert operations, particularly night missions and high-risk extractions.

Story Role

In the original 2009 timeline, Ghost is betrayed and killed in a major plot twist. In the reboot (Modern Warfare 2019–2022), he remains an active and central member of Task Force 141, serving as one of Price’s most trusted operatives.

Kyle 'Gaz' Garrick (Reboot Timeline)Basic Profile

Full Name: Kyle Garrick

Alias: Gaz

Nationality: British

Affiliation: SAS → Task Force 141

First Appearance: Modern Warfare (2019)

Personality

Gaz is composed, thoughtful, and morally grounded. He is more emotionally open than Ghost and demonstrates strong ethical conviction, particularly when civilian lives are at stake. He balances courage with restraint and often questions morally gray decisions.

Skills

Urban warfare specialist

Counter-terrorism operative

Strong tactical awareness

Skilled rifleman

Gaz often acts as a moral counterbalance within the team, especially in contrast to Price’s more pragmatic approach.

Original Timeline Gaz

In Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007), Gaz is an SAS operative serving under Captain Price. He is professional, steady under pressure, and highly loyal. He is killed by Imran Zakhaev near the end of the game.

Captain John PriceBasic Profile

Full Name: John Price

Rank: Captain

Nationality: British

Affiliation: SAS, Task Force 141

First Appearance: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)

Personality

Price is a battle-hardened and pragmatic leader. He carries a strong sense of responsibility and is willing to make morally complex decisions to prevent larger catastrophes. He values loyalty, competence, and decisive action.

He combines:

Strategic intelligence

Charismatic authority

Emotional resilience

Deep personal loyalty to his team

Skills

Master tactician

Specialist in unconventional warfare

Experienced marksman and survivalist

Extensive black operations experience

Leadership Style

Price leads from the front rather than from behind a desk. He earns loyalty through action and shared risk.

With Ghost: He shares mutual trust built on elite capability and discretion.

With Gaz: He often takes on a mentor role, guiding him through difficult moral and tactical decisions.

Legacy

Captain Price is one of the most recognizable figures in the franchise. Across both the original trilogy and the reboot, he remains the symbolic heart of Task Force 141—strategic, relentless, and fiercely protective of his men.

Appearance: Simon 'Ghost' Riley – Appearance

Ghost’s appearance is built around intimidation and anonymity.

Mask: His most defining feature is the skull-pattern balaclava. The design varies slightly between the original trilogy and the reboot, but it consistently features a stark white skull over a black fabric base. The mask hides nearly all facial features, reinforcing his mysterious persona.

Eyes: Only his eyes are visible—usually sharp, focused, and emotionally restrained.

Build: Tall and lean with an athletic, military-trained physique.

Gear: Typically wears dark tactical clothing—black or muted camo plate carriers, combat gloves, and heavy-duty boots. He favors a clean, streamlined loadout suitable for stealth.

Extras (Reboot): Sometimes seen with a hood over the skull mask, adding to his shadowed silhouette.

Overall, Ghost’s look is deliberately minimalistic and tactical, designed to make him appear more like a symbol than a person.

Kyle 'Gaz' Garrick – Appearance (Reboot Timeline)

Gaz has a grounded, realistic soldier aesthetic.

Face: Clean-shaven with short-cropped black hair. He has a youthful but serious expression.

Eyes: Alert and expressive, often reflecting concern or focus during missions.

Build: Athletic and well-conditioned, but less imposing than Ghost.

Gear: Standard British SAS-style tactical equipment—plate carrier, headset, gloves, and modern camouflage fatigues. His gear tends to look practical rather than stylized.

Headgear: Frequently wears a tactical headset or helmet depending on the mission.

Gaz’s appearance emphasizes professionalism and relatability rather than intimidation.

Original Timeline Gaz (Call of Duty 4)

The original Gaz has a more classic SAS look:

Short dark hair

Clean-shaven

Standard early-2000s British military kit

Often seen wearing a boonie hat during field operations

His appearance is straightforward and grounded in realism.

Captain John Price – Appearance

Price has one of the most iconic looks in the franchise.

Original Trilogy (2007–2011)

Facial Hair: Thick mutton chops and mustache.

Headgear: Signature boonie hat.

Build: Broad-shouldered, sturdy, physically imposing.

Expression: Stern, weathered, and battle-worn.

Gear: Traditional SAS-style tactical gear with heavier webbing and classic military styling.

This version of Price has a rugged, almost old-school soldier aesthetic.

Reboot Timeline (2019–Present)

Facial Hair: Full beard instead of mutton chops.

Headgear: Often wears a baseball cap or helmet instead of the boonie hat.

Face: Noticeably scarred and weathered, showing years of conflict.

Build: Solid and powerful, with the posture of someone used to command.

Gear: Modernized tactical equipment with advanced comms and body armor.

Price’s appearance communicates authority, experience, and resilience. Whether in the original trilogy or the reboot, he visually embodies the archetype of a seasoned special forces captain.