The STRELA Squad of the Politsiya

Vadim's Personality:

Age

42 (as of 2005)

Occupation

STRELA Squad Leader Politsiya Ex-Soldier

Vadim is a serious and fierce figure; he adheres to protocol and insists that others do the same. He speaks with a purpose, gives orders with weight, and makes it clear who’s in charge. Those under his command know he does not allow recklessness and those who oppose him do not receive second chances.

In both News Making and Monobank, Vadim is seen with a dark brown buzzcut, wearing a black beret with an insignia sewn onto the front, a standard issue uniform with boots and a ballistic vest with "STRELA" emblazoned on the back.

Vadim Korolev was born in 1956 in the city of Nubizkyl, being the first child of Kamarov Korolev, an ammunition factory plant director, and Kals Koroleva, an international translator working overseas accompanying officials. He is also the older brother of Dimitri Korolev.

During his early upbringing, Vadim wasn’t much of the social kind. He was reserved and usually kept to himself, never communicating unless it’s needed, with the people he’d talk more frequently to being his classroom teacher and his younger brother. Despite this, he was intellectually well-gifted, excelling well in his class and even ranking at fourth place in his school grading leader board. When he graduated high school, he would become an assistant director in his father's factory, helping him manage the production and distribution, lifting some weight off his old shoulders.

His relationship with Dmitri wasn’t great nor was it awful. In their childhood, they used to play and interact a lot with each other, but as the time grew past, they’d become noticeably distant, with both of them having their own goal in life. Nonetheless, he would occasionally send him letters and visit him every once in a while to ask how he was doing, and even took a day off to attend his brother's wedding as soon as he heard the news.

In 1993, Vadim enlisted in the Noobic-NETO war. During the short combat training he was forced into, he displayed excellent discipline and strength, which earned him the position of a junior officer. He commandeered multiple soldiers, and was responsible for training new conscripts, one of which was a young man named Avgustin Tukhachevsky. Despite forcing himself to stay disciplined, he turned himself not only as a mentor and leader to Avgustin, but also as a father figure.

As Vadim was handling the APC, trudging through a potentially mine-filled land with Avgustin by his side, a stray mine blasted on the left side of the APC. The vehicle lurched violently. Vadim was lucky to have survived the blast and forced himself out through the hatch. Avgustin, on the other hand, had experienced the blast full-force, his death instantaneous. Despite the medical team’s best efforts, he passed away with Vadim next to his side.

Vadim kept his cold façade up, not daring to show any emotion until the war was over. When it did, he was honorably discharged and was sent back home. He rented a cramped apartment in Nubizkyl and began searching for a job. He got a job as a Politsiya at the police station, which wasn’t hard considering his background. There, he became well-acquainted with his boss named Zavid Kombatov.

After reports of recent gang-related shootings broke out, terror began to spread in the city. As a result, the police station formed STRELA, the tactical response unit within Politsiya jurisdiction. After months of loyal service, Zavid appointed Vadim as the new leader. With his approval, Vadim assembled a six-man unit composed of both former servicemen as well as Politisyas who were working at the police station. Said Rasul, with his pragmatic thinking, became Vadim’s right-hand man during operations.

One day, when he was checking in on his nephew regarding a situation that happened with Dimitri, he was pulled aside by Orik, who wanted to talk to him in private. Orik asked if it was possible if he can access the file case of a break-in of an apartment. He didn't say when, but only saying that a tourist was the victim of such and is now stuck in Nussia. Vadim didn't say much but he would try his best to do what Orik asked him to do, although he wouldn't focus on it as much, as multiple incidents had happened that made the STRELA’s hands tied, especially the Serebryakov Highrise Residences and Office shooting that happened that happened a few months later.

The squad had acted quickly, but before they even entered the building, the screams of two men were heard, then was cut off with the sound of a grotesque splatter. Vadim assessed the victims: two men, both in their forties. After confirming the threat to be neutralized, they safely evacuated all of the victims. He helped usher two women, one of which was carrying the other. He also had to comfort a particularly distraught man named Alexei Tarasov. He reminded Vadim so much of Avgustin, and he was the one to personally escort him to an ambulance since he only sustained minor injuries.

The STRELA was called in yet again to another shooting response five months later, this time at the Downtown Bank. After an FSN agent named Matvei was able to neutralize the shooter, Vadim was shocked to see it was Alexei, the man from the previous shooting incident at the Highrise. His heart beat the familiar ache as he had to report the situation on his radio.

After the incident, Vadim has grown concerned about the future of his squad. Discipline is slipping, and fear has begun to spread among his officers. Ilya in particular has been acting unstable and aggressive during operations ever since four officers died at the hands of a mass shooter. He hasn't decided whether to remove him or give him another chance, but he knows a single mistake could get someone killed.

Kamarov Korolev - Father Kals Koroleva - Mother Dimitri Korolev - Younger Brother Elena Tellova (†) - Sister-in-law Ivan Korolev - Distant Nephew Orik Tellov - Brother's Father-in-law Alexei Tarasov (†) - Adversary Zavid Kombatov - Boss Alan Tuaev - Subordinate/Comrade Said Rasul - Right Hand Man/Good Friend Artur Tolstoyanovsky - Subordinate Emil Gasanbek - Subordinate Ilya Barkov - Subordinate

Vadim drinks black tea, and never coffee. He keeps his war medals locked in a secured drawer. He rarely ever smiles, but never shouts either. Vadim still owns his father's old factory badge. He still carries his service knife, which was from his time in the war. He has a crush on an OMAN Officer named Natasha Petrova.

Said's Personality:

Age

38 (as of 2005)

Occupation

STRELA Squad Member Politsiya Ex-Soldier

Said has a black buzzcut. In Rodinskaya Street, he wears a dark green helmet with a glass visor that covers his entire face. He wears a dark blue, long-sleeved uniform with the STRELA logo on the left side, as well as a black ballistic vest. He pairs it with black pants and matching socks and shoes.

Said Rasul is an assault operative in STRELA, he is Vadim's trusted go to man. Of Darestani descent, he chose to volunteer and dive into the Noobic-NETO War, in which he progressed to the rank of Mladshiy Serzhant while handling some fairly heavy operations in Hermany.

Recognized for his tenacity and dependability, he adds frontline battle experience to the team and serves as a calming influence in the midst of high risk incursions. Said speaks candidly, acts resolutely, and is unwaveringly loyal to his teammate particularly Vadim, whom he regards not only as his commanding officer, but as a brother-in-arms.

Good Friends with Korolev. a bit bitter against Artur for his recklessness although stays neutral against the others.

His name, Said, is of Arabic origin, meaning "happy" or "fortunate". His surname, Rasul, comes from the Arabic word rasūl (رسول), meaning "messenger" or "apostle". His birthday is on January 15.

Artur's Personality:

Age

46 (as of 2005)

Occupation

STRELA Squad Member Politsiya Ex-Soldier

Artur is best described as a man of few words. He communicates very little with his teammates, only doing so when it’s absolutely necessary. He’s also incredibly acquiescent, following orders from anyone he deems as superior without question. Artur has ginger, balding hair and heavy stubble on his face. In Rodinskaya Street, he wears a dark blue, long-sleeved uniform with the STRELA logo on the right side, as well as a black ballistic vest. He pairs it with black pants and matching socks and shoes. He also wears a green, armored, steel-visored helmet, fully protecting his face. Artur grew up in an overcrowded orphanage. According to the people who worked there, he was dropped in a basket on their front doorstep. No one ever knew his name, nor did they know who his parents were, so they were the ones responsible for naming him. One of them had the idea of naming him Artur after their favorite novel author. As a child, he was a recluse, not really socializing with anyone. He was often the butt of the joke by the other kids due to him being extremely tall for a boy his age.

Despite his closed-off nature, he was able to make one friend named Zavid Kombatov. Ever since, they were attached at the hip, always spotted playing together in a park near the orphanage.

When Artur was 15, he was adopted by a seemingly kind man named Yury Tolstoyanovsky. He went through the paperwork and legally adopted Artur. At first, he didn’t want to go. He wasn't used to the outside world yet, nor being with other people. Eventually, with a heavy heart, he packed up, said goodbye to Zavid, and set for a new, hopefully better life.

It was a completely different nightmare for Artur. Now going by Artur Tolstoyanovsky, the name carried a sharp blade that pierced through his chest. With every exercise regimen he was forced in, every command barked at him, all of which were orchestrated by Yury. It was like he was preparing him for something, training him to become something he’s not.

Their audience of one that watched his nightmare play out was Yury’s biological daughter Vesna. She didn’t try to stop her father, nor did she try to help out Artur. She was merely a helpless spectacle, watching as her adopted brother became a formidable weapon, shaped and molded by his father, who eventually deemed him as perfect in his eyes. When he told him to enter the military and “make him proud”, Artur complied with no questions.

He enlisted in the Reintegration war, where he fought alongside Viadimir Koltsov. Together, they were able to blast through enemy soldiers in violent ways, which became second nature to Artur. Even after the war, he still maintained contact with Viadimir via letter.

After being honorably discharged, Artur came back to his childhood home, where a now older Yury began relying on him for support. Vesna was already happily married to a man named Avgustin Tukhachevsky. Surprisingly, he was able to bond with him pretty well, finding themselves with the same interests.

Years go by, and Yury eventually passes away, leaving Vesna to inherit his house. She invited Artur to stay with her family now that her father wasn’t there to torment him anymore. To serve his token of gratitude for his sister, Artur began helping out around the house. He would chop and lug in firewood with Avgustin and he was the one who handled the cooking during one of Vesna’s stressful days of work at a legal firm. In 1990, Vesna gave birth to her daughter, whom she named Izabella.

Three years later, Avgustin enlisted in the Noobic-NETO war. Partly because of him being a veteran and partly hoping to protect him, Artur signed up as well. Unfortunately, they were training in different detachment units, rendering Artur powerless to protect Avgustin from the war. He felt hurt, an ache that lingered in his chest. The only way to numb it was through fighting and shooting at enemy soldiers. Close to the end of the war, Artur received the news that Avgustin died in an APC explosion. He didn’t have time to grieve, as he still had to fight until he was honorably discharged.

To help support both themselves and Izabella, he took to the streets of Nubizkyl to find a job. During his job-hunting, he got a letter from Zavid Kombatov, his old childhood friend. The letter contained just one address: the police station located within Nubizkyl.

The next day, he arrived to see Zavid again after so long. He got a job as a Politsiya right then and there, and soon after he was offered a spot in the STRELA squad. He had made acquaintances with his new superior Vadim Korolev. He quickly asserted himself to be a towering assault operator, becoming infamous for his savage efficiency and a merciless impulse—shoot first, ask questions later. His massive size and strength make him an asset in breach and suppression missions, although his volatility usually runs counter to the squad's discipline. He managed to befriend Emil Gasanbek, a chatty and sociable man, which baffled his teammates and even himself sometimes.

In August of 1999, after the squad responded to the report of an ongoing shooting at Serebryakov Highrise Residences and Offices, the STRELA quickly assessed the situation and, to Artur’s shock, he realized it was his friend Viadimir Koltsov lying in the pool of blood, alongside war veteran Roman Mikhaylov. After looking at the broken ANKM next to Viadimir’s corpse and reading the reports later, Artur began harboring a disdain for his comrade.

After the shooting, Artur was on high alert, fiercely protecting Vesna and his niece every chance he could. His paranoia after the incident was so high that Vesna was starting to get worried for him. His fear never quelled after the 2000 Monobank massacre. It took him a few years to calm himself down and tell himself that, even if something like that happened to his family, he was there to protect them, especially Izabella.

Alan Tuaev - Colleague Alexei Tarasov (†) - Adversary Avgustin Tukhachevsky (†) - Brother-in-law Emil Gasanbek - Close Friend/Colleague Ilya Barkov - Close Friend/Colleague Izabella Tolstoyanovskaya - Adoptive Niece Said Rasul - Uneasy Colleague Vadim Korolev - Superior Vesna Tolstoyanovskaya - Adoptive Sister Viadimir Koltsov (†) - Comrade/Adversary Yury Tolstoyanovsky (†) - Adoptive Father Zavid Kombatov - Childhood Friend/Boss

Artur is around 6”4’. He was a heavy baby to carry around; the workers felt like they were cradling a bag of stones. He’s incredibly muscular; the training regimen provided by Vadim helped him stay in shape. Artur would take orange juice over coffee or tea in the morning. He sometimes asks (or rather silently intimidates) Emil into giving him some noubles so he could pay for his gym membership at a slightly run-down gym outside of Nubizkyl. They’re still good friends though! Izabella often plays dress-up with Artur, turning him into a princess and her into the cruel stepmother who locked him up in a makeshift cardboard prison.

Emil's Personality:

Age

30 (as of 2005)

Occupation

STRELA Squad Officer Politsiya Ex-Soldier

Emil is a quiet and reserved individual who prefers structure, routine, and clear expectations. He rarely seeks attention and is more comfortable supporting others than taking the lead himself. While not particularly assertive, he is dependable under pressure and remains calm in situations that would unsettle many others. Emil tends to follow procedures closely, finding reassurance in rules and established systems. Though often perceived as gentle or unassuming, he possesses a quiet determination and a strong sense of responsibility toward those he trusts. Emil has short, messy, dark brunette hair. In both Rodinskaya Street and Monobank, He wears a ZSh-1-2 helmet, a black balaclava, tactical goggles, a standard STRELA-issued uniform with his unit's insignia, combat boots, and a ballistic vest. Emil Gasanbek was born in Noskow into a family with a stable but layered background. His father, Rashid Gasanbek, worked as a weapons systems engineer in the defense industry. His mother, Leila Gasanbek, was a medical nurse and therapist.

The family initially lived a modest upper-middle-class life, relying on stable employment and savings. During the post-Reintegration War economic restructuring, Rashid increased the family’s wealth through investments tied to energy exports and government bonds in Kibestan. Over time, this brought them greater financial comfort, though they never reached elite status. Despite this, Rashid remained culturally conservative and raised Emil in a strict Barzebaijani cultural environment, emphasizing language, manners, respect for elders, and discipline.

Emil stood out from his peers: short in stature, slight in build, and with androgynous features. He was intellectually inclined and had a gentle, compliant nature. His father concluded that Emil needed structural stability in life to avoid falling into criminal or marginalized environments. Using his connections, he secured Emil a place at the Noskow Higher School of Militia of the Noobic Union Ministry of Internal Affairs, where he was expected to develop discipline and resilience.

Emil prepared for the physical entrance examinations under his father’s supervision, following a strict training regimen designed to compensate for his weak physique and low endurance. He passed the tests at a minimum acceptable level, but without ease or confidence.

Combined with his strong academic results and family influence, he was accepted into the institution. This stability did not last long. Around his second year of study, a second war broke out in Kibestan. The Kibestani Federation launched a major offensive in the southern regions, as fragmented monarchies collapsed under internal corruption and infighting.

As a result of the conflict and restructuring, the new state nationalized and later privatized key oil fields, cutting off foreign-linked revenue streams. Initially, the financial situation of the Gasanbek family was not critical. Although Emil’s family lost a portion of their income, they were still able to maintain a stable living standard for some time.

During the Third International War crisis, the Gasanbek family’s financial situation collapsed. Rashid’s income declined sharply as state contracts became unstable, while Leila lost her job due to widespread cuts. Attempts to recover their position were unsuccessful.

Following the broader financial collapse triggered by the Kibestani crisis, the Gasanbek family’s remaining influence and connections within state structures weakened considerably. While Emil had initially been protected from military conscription through a combination of family status and informal arrangements, this protection gradually eroded as wartime manpower shortages intensified during the final phase of the Third International War. Eventually, Emil was drafted into military service despite previous attempts to secure his exemption.

Emil served as a Military Police attachment during the late stage of the Third International War. During one of the convoy operations, Emil’s unit was ambushed by NETO-aligned partisans in a forested area. Accustomed to strict procedures and predictable structures, Emil was unprepared for the sudden collapse of order and the chaotic shift in the situation. The attack appeared to be a diversionary strike, aimed at disrupting supply routes and buying time for regular forces to maneuver elsewhere.

A firefight broke out almost immediately. In the midst of it, Emil spotted a partisan reloading his weapon. His breathing tightened, his hands slick with sweat. He raised his rifle and fired. The figure dropped to the ground. There was no time to process it.

Moments later, Emil noticed a civilian logistics worker within the convoy, injured and bleeding heavily from the arm. Without hesitation, he pulled out a tourniquet and bandage from his medical kit and began treating the wound, attempting to stabilize the bleeding and keep the man conscious until further help could arrive.

For years afterward, Emil could still remember the moment he squeezed the trigger. It was one of the few moments in his life where there were no instructions to follow and no one to tell him what to do.

The attack broke apart quickly after the initial ambush, but it stayed with him long after it ended. Timing, orders, and clear roles collapsed the moment the shooting started, leaving only improvisation in its place.

By the final phase of the Third International War, Emil had been moved between Military Police detachments, mostly operating in rear and logistics zones that were collapsing into disorder. The distinction between front line and rear areas was already fading. Convoys got hit, checkpoints got overrun, units stopped answering to higher command.

When the war ended, he returned to a country that didn’t resemble the one he left. The Gasanbek family had lost most of its financial stability due to the war. His father’s contacts inside the defense sector were no longer useful. His mother’s job was gone after the post-war cuts. What remained was unstable and shrinking.

There was no real option to restart in civilian life. Emil entered the police through existing military channels, continuing in the only structure that still made sense to him. His record in Military Police service made him acceptable for internal service, even if he didn’t stand out in any particular way.

During his first years as a Politsiya officer, Emil developed a reputation for being reliable and strictly procedural. He rarely drew attention during operations, but his documentation was consistent, he followed instructions precisely, and internal complaints were minimal.

Within the station, his personal life remained largely private. He did not socialize much outside of work, and his manner was often described as quiet, composed, and somewhat delicate in contrast to the more physically assertive officers around him. This made him looked down upon by the others, but Emil was largely preoccupied with his own life and his own struggles.

Emil had tried, and failed, to find a girlfriend ever since he started his job. He’s not the type to tell himself that he’s not handsome or not manly enough, but it’s perhaps their brutal standards of what manly meant to them. Bigger biceps, defined jawline, toned legs. Admittedly, he disregarded his self-care during the war and even today. At first, in a desperate fit, he did try to look at least presentable, which earned him teasing oohs from his co-workers, but he didn’t mind. However, there was still no such luck in his love life and his quest of finding himself a girlfriend.

Defeated, he stuck close to his male co-workers, finding them to be more familiar whenever he hung around them. He knew their nuances, their habits, because he was one himself. When STRELA began expanding its personnel, Vadim Korolev reviewed several candidates forwarded from within the police department. Emil’s name appeared in multiple internal notes, mainly due to his Military Police background and his performance in that one convoy incident.

His file was later highlighted by one of his direct supervisors and forwarded through internal command to Zavid Kombatov. The proposal was met with skepticism. Several members of STRELA questioned whether Emil was suited for the unit at all. Vadim Korolev considered him too soft-spoken and physically unimpressive for the kind of work STRELA handled. Ilya openly doubted that Emil was built for high-risk operations, arguing that combat experience alone did not make someone suitable for a tactical unit.

However, Emil's record gave them few reasons to reject him outright. His service history was clean, his psychological evaluations were stable, and his disciplinary record was nearly spotless. Unlike many applicants, he had no history of insubordination, reckless behavior, or alcohol-related incidents. Supervisors consistently described him as dependable, calm under pressure, and capable of following orders without hesitation.

After reviewing the recommendations and discussing the matter internally, Zavid put the decision to a vote. The result was far from unanimous, but Emil was ultimately accepted into STRELA.

Emil did not have much choice when it came to accepting the STRELA assignment. The position came with a higher salary and a clear continuation of his service within internal structures. He accepted without objection. There, he met his new, unlikely friend named Artur Tolstoyanovsky. He thought he would be like every other co-worker before him, but he was... different. Remarkably so. He began gravitating towards Artur more, sticking close and primarily socialized with him the most. Emil himself wasn’t sure if this meant anything more, but what that “more” entailed, he probably doesn’t want to venture too deep into that. He would get lost in that rabbit hole, so he prefers to stay level-headed and rational, even when he sometimes has his own uncontrollable vices.

In the following years, he remained present across several major operations, including the Highrise Communications Office shooting, the Monobank incident, the Rodinskaya Street shootout in 1998, and the Noskow Exchange attack. During all those storms, he had Artur, his only friend, by his side. He was glad he was with him, a silent yet immovable wall. He doesn’t mind at all. Emil will be his voice when he stops talking, and Artur will be his muscle when he’s paralyzed. That’s how deep their bond runs.

Rashid Gasanbek - Father Leila Gasanbek - Mother Zavid Kombatov - Boss Alan Tuaev - Subordinate/Comrade Vadim Korolev - Leader/Comrade Said Rasul - Right Hand Man/Good Friend Artur Tolstoyanovsky - Subordinate/Best Friend Ilya Barkov - Subordinate His name, Emil, means "rival" or "striving to excel". His surname, Gasanbek, has Central Asian roots, mixing the Arabic name Gasan, meaning "handsome" or "good", and the Turkic title -bek, meaning "leader" or "chieftain". His birthday is on October 29. Emil stands at 5'9" (175 cm), which is noticeably shorter than most STRELA personnel. He is left-handed in firearm handling, despite standard right-hand training. He doesn’t like sudden physical contact like grabbing his shoulder. Emil sets aside part of every paycheck as "extra money" for Artur separate from his own expenses. Emil secretly enjoys being complimented, though he considers taking pride in such things a sign of weakness and tries to suppress those feelings.

Ilya's Personality:

Age

34 (as of 2005)

Occupation

STRELA Squad Officer Politsiya Ex-Soldier

Ilya is a hot-headed man with a short fuse. When you cross him, you’ll be walking on eggshells when you even breathe the same air as him. However, those closest to Ilya can call him a loyal and reliable man. Ilya has dirty blonde, slicked back hair. He also has a stubble across his face. In Rodinskaya Street, he wears a black, three-hole balclava and a dark green helmet. He wears a dark blue, long-sleeved uniform with the STRELA logo on the left side, as well as a black ballistic vest. He pairs it with black pants and matching socks and shoes. Born in Yarskaya, Ilya was raised by his grandmother on the outskirts of the city. Abandoned by his parents, he grew up angry at the world, lashing out at those around him, including his grandmother Feodosia Sechenova, who only sat back and endured this mistreatment, unknowingly worsening his behavior over time. One fateful night, he would awaken to shouting from downstairs. Rushing in to see his grandmother being attacked as a robber stole the antiques and jewelry around the home. The sight stirred something in him, and he attacked them, only to learn the hard way his usual fits of rage endured by his grandmother paled in comparison to fully grown adults, as they easily beat the boy for playing vigilante. In a pool of his own blood, he watched as the robber stormed off with all their belongings, leaving behind him and his grandmother to die. Come morning, he awoke in a hospital bed with his father by his side, his eyes full of tears, shedding them over the loss of his grandmother and not the sight of his own son's battered and bruised face.

When he was finally released, his father assumed custody and allowed the boy to move in with him back at the farm, though it became clear to Ilya that his father only did it to save face, as for years Ilya had to rely only on himself to get by day to day.

By age 17, having dropped out of school, Ilya approached army recruiters in hopes of finding purpose and an escape from his home. In the Noobic Red Army he found a place where he can expel all his pent up anger that brewed over the years, finding a sense of brotherhood amongst like-minded peers. Peers that would gradually diminish over the years before and after the Third International War.

However, he refused to buckle to the cruelty of war. Thinking back to his grandmother’s murder, knowing had he been stronger, been more resilient, he could’ve changed the course of that night. So, with every battle, with every wound he suffered, every blood he shed, he did what he couldn’t do as a boy, and got back up, determined to keep pushing through the hell the world had made his life until he was forcefully removed from this mortal coil.

By the end of the war, Ilya was just another soldier sent home with a pat on his back and a crushing defeat. All he endured, the brothers he lost, swept under the rug as his home was changed into the new Nussia Federation. His father had passed away during his deployment and his grandmother’s property was passed to him. Although the war was lost, back home, all he could think about were the monsters that murdered an innocent life that raised him when all he did was fight her, a new war brewing internally in this new country, a war Ilya was hellbent on winning.

Selling his possessions and inheritance, Ilya would leave behind his old life and start fresh in Nubizkyl. Enlisting as a Politsiya, it wasn't the battlefields that plagued his psyche but it'll do for now. There, he befriended his colleague Artur Tolstoyanovsky, and their similar experiences in the war was the spark to their friendship. After STRELA was assembled, his boss Zavid Kombatov would transfer him into the squad, sensing great potential in him.

Hoisted onto the front lines once more, Ilya would witness firsthand the tragedy of the 2000 Monobank massacre. The incident leaves a deep scar on his sanity, witnessing the depravity orchestrated by a civilian of their country. After the event, as required, Ilya would visit a psychiatrist, where he'd begun craving woodwork figurines, a meticulous distraction from his chaotic duties as a STRELA Officer. Sculpting one figurine after another, until he receives the inevitable call to action once more.

Alan Tuaev - Colleague Alexei Tarasov (†) - Adversary Artur Tolstoyanovsky - Close Friend/Colleague Emil Gasanbek - Colleague Feodosia Sechenova (†) - Grandmother Dr. Jasper Rosales - Psychiatrist Said Rasul - Colleague Vadim Korolev - Leader Zavid Kombatov - Boss

Alan's Personality: Age

31 (as of 2005)

Occupation

STRELA Squad Member Politsiya Ex-Soldier

Alan is a dedicated, hardworking, and family-oriented man, always prioritizing his wife and children above all else. He’s been scared about all the conflicts happening in the world, and thus developed a strong sense of justice. In both News Making and Monobank, Alan wears an armored, steel-visored helmet with its visor up, revealing short, black hair and a full Kazbek ballistic vest. "STRELA" is imprinted on the back. He wears dark blue pants and a pair of military boots. Born in 1973 in Nossetia, Alan was the proud son of a veteran. Growing up, he admired his father Rustam Tuaev and strived to be just like him. He began learning about strong values and the importance of solidarity and family through tales his father shared of his time on active deployment. His stories went over the horrors of war, the prejudice he witnessed firsthand and the agony of it all. A frightening reality that Alan swore to prevent and shield his family from.

When his family moved to Noskow later in his life to help their aging grandmother, Alan sought the opportunity and joined a cadet program to begin his transformation into a stronger man. During this time, he would meet an environmentalist named Tanya Novichkova, a strong-minded girl that caught his fancy. Throughout high school, the two grew close and eventually graduated with each other's hearts close to them. However, Alan was forced to put his future on hold when the war started.

Encouraged by his father, he joined the war effort as a scout, finally bearing witness to the true horrors his father once described; cities leveled, homes burnt, bodies piled on bodies, enemies, his own squad-mates, and even innocent civilians being on the crossfire. The war spared nobody and every night, Alan laid awake, wondering if he would wake up the next day. After three grueling years, the war ended, the sacrifices of his brothers a waste. It never sat right with him. He was home now with the woman of his dreams, the respect of his father, and the praises of his family, yet all he could think about were his comrades who laid their lives down just to lose this war, and now their country was paying the full price for it.

As he cherished his new home, his wife and his soon-to-be children, all he could think about was the dangers brewing within his homeland, knowing that those dangers were lurking, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike his family. Alan knew he must take up the role of a soldier once more and protect his loved ones again.

In early March of 1998, Alan began working as a Politsiya. He wore his badge proudly; he knew his job and was always going above and beyond making sure justice always prevails. After the troubling news of the HighRise Communications Office shooting in Nubizkyl reached him in December, he was offered a spot in the STRELA squad by his boss Zavid Kombatov.

Alan became the squad’s scout. His inexperience may show from time to time, but his performance is always solid. Artur Tolstoyanovsky always treats him like a little brother, which annoys him greatly, but they still maintain a good connection.

On August 21st, 1999, the STRELA was dispatched to an active shooting at Serebryakov Highrise Residences and Offices. The bloodshed he saw brought back unpleasant memories of the war, innocents laying in waste, killed for simply being citizens of their country. It was enough to make him sick to his stomach

In the days that followed, the rest of his days were such a blur. The 2000 Monobank massacre, being perpetrated by a victim of the Highrise shooting months ago, was the final nail in the coffin. Knowing a young man who had suffered at the hand of his country's corruption was radicalized and became the same evil that took his father, was enough to tell himself that Nussia was a lost hope. He plans on saving up enough money for his family—Tanya, their children, Zarina, his parents—to fly to somewhere else, far from the horrors here in Nussia.

Alexei Tarasov (†) - Adversary Artur Tolstoyanovsky - Colleague Emil Gasanbek - Colleague Ilya Barkov - Colleague Isaak Tuaev - Eldest Child Rustam Tuaev - Father Said Rasul - Colleague Sophia Novichkova - Youngest Child Tanya Novichkova - Wife Vadim Korolev - Leader Yelizaveta Novichkova - Middle Child Zavid Kombatov - Boss Unnamed Mother Unnamed Grandmother

His name, Alan, actually has ancient Celtic and Breton roots, meaning "handsome" or "little rock". His surname, Tuaev, is an Ossetian and Central Asian patronymic, combining the root name Tua with the Russian suffix -ev, giving "son of Tua". His birthday is on September 20. He usually drinks warm tea in the morning, specifically samavar, which helps calm his nerves down.

Pefr Efanov's personality:

Age 42 (2002 Noskow Exchange Incident)

Occupation Ex-Strela Operative

Long ago, Petr was a man disciplined in his beliefs and exuding those same beliefs onto others. He was considered a “hardass” by most of his team. There was no doubt that the man stuck to a rigid moral system and stayed valiant in saving anyone he could find. His determination decorates his name top to bottom. Yet the brain damage he sustained later on in life would not only claim his job, but his mind as well. Warping him into a highly aggressive, maniacal, and nonsensical state of mental insanity. Justifying his impossible beliefs and hallucinations as fanatical visions.

Being one of the few Vanguards who were professionally equipped for the Siege. Petr is a man with a stubbly moustache and a bruise on his right eye. On his head, he wears a SSh-68, alongside a black balaclava. When it comes to his chest, it is adorned with an olive 6B4, accompanied by a green striped sweater and a glove fastened to his left hand. He wears blue coveralls and combat boots.

What many believed to be the black sheep of central Nubizykl in the 1960s, his parents were two progressives with their shared disdain for conformity and love for the western lifestyle to the point that many families would scoff at them. In a world fueled by hate, they were the only ones connected to each other, and their love would birth Petr. He found himself highly sheltered but loved dearly by his parents. Yet their fears grew concerning his reputation at school. Their family was deeply unpopular, and the unions' need to indoctrinate the youth left them unable to homeschool. Swallowing their pride, they threw Petr to the wolves. And school was anything but kind to Petr; he’d find himself being bullied by the other kids for being born to “Weird” parents; schoolwork felt suffocating. And he began to believe his mentors had something against him.

But, after everything was said and done, Petr could go back home to the warmth of his parents, where they’d give him secret lessons and values that weren't taught at his school. Their encouragement would not only keep his mind sharp but also keep his morals afloat. But as he continued his childhood on a tightrope between his parents' views and the state's values, Petr began to see the ways of walking in the middle. For he had a dream, one that was forged by his own, and not by others.

During his walks to school, he’d find himself in front of a dozen officers, and from his perspective, he’d see them as figures who inspired hope in the people. They may have been rigid, but slowly they became something he aspired to be. An uncorruptible symbol of justice that remained different from all other corrupted occupations.

Pursuing that career, he’d find his hand being forced by the state. Herman states were growing restless, and if the Union wanted to remain on top, they’d have to begin conscription as soon as possible. And with a flick of a file, Petr would find himself being spat on by the drill sergeants circling him like vultures. He despised the military system, but he sucked it up as a good learning experience for his future as an officer. Dragging his face through mud, he could only look towards his battle buddy to help him through the pain.

A man of few words, but a man who Petr could trust to follow commands when given.

The men forged a good bond amongst themselves through basic, though Petr felt like a crowbar trying to pry a titanium wall open when it came to communication; his persistence and willingness to adapt to Artur's manner of speech quickly melted the ice around them.

Even still, nothing could prepare him for the horrors that lay awake in the revolution, tearing Hermany apart. Brutal urban offences would shape the way he’d approach combat, his once slow and methodical movements turning into chaotic yet precise actions that maximised casualties as much as possible. Yet despite everything that the war took from him, it didn't take away from his inherited desire to help others within battle. His first real sign of valour was displayed fighting in Saxen.

Trailing through dirt and terrain. They were advised to take over the central city from the eastern rebels. Unbeknownst to them, an ambush marked their squadron for death. Under fire, his heroism pushed Petr to begin evacuating the wounded. Using grenades to throw off fire from the insurgents, he rushed the soldiers to safety under fire. He’d leave that battle heavily wounded, but decorated.

Discharged for the injuries he had sustained in countless battles, Petr would come back home as one of Nussias' finest. No longer was his family viewed as the black sheep, but for the man who kept families from fracturing apart. Digging himself from hell, he’d finally get the chance to chase his dream, and enrolled in Nubizykl politsiya academy the moment he returned home.

Already thoroughly drilled from his time deployed, Petr would exceed the academy with top marks. Training such as combat drills was mere child’s play for the man who experienced the brutal battles of Saxen. Leaving the academy with the respect of his peers.

His time as a Politsiya Officer nearly treaded a cakewalk. It all felt similar to him, the only difference being that he was encouraged to de-escalate situations rather than blast through them. While it was hard for him to get it right at first, his inherent desire to keep others alive would extend to those in duress. Stunned comrades would look at him, smash through rank after rank before finding his place as a Serzhant.

Yet there were relapses in this thought process; some did not desire his leniency. One such example revolved around a case he’d get from the late 80s when a report of a murderer around his patrol became apparent—finding the murderer red-handed. Her face brought memories of the innocent people that they found tortured because of her hands. Sights that reminded him of his time in Saxen...

...Despite her death being ruled out as a “Murder in an act of self-defence.” He knew that wasn't the case. His mind a mess from that ordeal, he’d sign up for OMAN to get away from it all, only for the Uropan theatre to explode into the Third International War, where he’d spend his time quelling dissent and conducting raids on the spring of terrorist groups within Nussia's borders.

His attention, however, would be diverted elsewhere from just separatists; soon, he’d have to conduct humanitarian aid and assist in evacuations around Nubizkyl. Seeing the decimation that lay in the wake of the fiery remnants in what used to be family homes. The mortar fire, the screams. He caught a true glimpse of the West's ethics. What he thought to be a dreamland of music and expression was replaced by the countless men and women with faces racked in grief and loss.

He couldnt accept what his parents believed in anymore. They supported the acts of a genocidal coalition just because they had more “Freedom.” His family's talks soon degraded from simple banter to arguments; they were far too stubborn and held blind faith in the good of NETO. Contact between them soon came to a close when his mother would indicate that his comrades died for nothing, and in a fit of rage would slam his fist into her face.

Disgraced from his family's house, He’d try his best to make it through the fluctuating economy of the new federation, while he did make a living through his duties as an OMAN officer; His money payouts began to feel smaller as the days came by. Despite his previous frustrations with the union, he couldnt help but miss the feeling of stability he couldnt get nowadays. Yet, despite his grievances. An old friend would come to him at his time of need.

Intending to give his financial worries some breathing room, Artur would come to him with an opportunity to join an elite unit of rapid response combatants dedicated to counter operations against organised crime. Motivated by the ability to reach heights he wouldn't be able to naturally achieve before, Petr would find himself accepting Artur's call to pull some strings in high places.

And after weeks had gone by, He’d find himself in front of Zavid Kombatov, clad in green alongside his superior Vadim Korolev. Cementing himself as the second enforcer with Artur. His reputation overall remained flip-floppy to the teammates around him. Whilst he was a hardass, the three owed him for the number of times he covered for their hides. But one bad day was enough to toss Petr into darkness. When one day, as he was going into the compound of a Nussian bomber, he accidentally tripped over a shotgun trap and was peppered in the face with lead pellets. A dozen searing images flashed into his mind before it all went dark.

It was only by the effort of a dozen doctors by the clock that he managed to open his eyes again. But something felt wrong; the damage done to his brain would make him awake to a world where he could finally see the strings. His near-death experience was enough to kickstart The Visions.

He saw the world tearing itself apart and making itself new again. Kingdoms of divinity sprouting up only to be torn up by the unspeakable. Souls of powerful figures reincarnating from holy powers. They stirred him around at night. And whilst he tried to confide in his friends about these sights, he was only tormented by their discomfort and guilt.

Discharged from STRELA for being “Mentally unfit to operate,” he was left to his own devices. And within his isolation, he came to study the world for the knowledge of his visions. City to city, he’d lie frustrated, constantly in a dead end, unable to gather anything that explained his condition.

That was, until he read up on the Vanguardist movements in a library residing in Noskow. As he turned page to page, the more its beliefs correlated with his visions. He began to feel the fog disperse as he discovered the meanings planted within his mirages.

There was a holy war coming between great evil and the pure. To ensure the world would be saved from the unspeakable evils of capitalism, He had to find the holy reincarnations of the Union’s dictators to complete their rerooting of the hollow realms towards the surface land.

His spiritual journey and fervent speeches would lead him to Ibragim’s doorstep. Their dynamic remained a strained one; Petr could envision the blessed ones from the fake true, and Ibragim reeked of falsehoods. But he’d play along, for his movement would be an easier way for Petr to find the vessels of the holy powers. After he was initiated into the group, Petr would cut contact with those he kept in touch with, never to be heard of again.

...Two days before the siege, he’d come back to his family's house. Fully detached from reality, he'd ensure their ascension to the new world by “releasing their souls.” They struggled, they begged, they cried. But their deaths were in good faith.

For their sacrifice would bring forth the new age.

Georgi Efanov (†) - Father Avdotya Efanova (†) - Mother Ibragim Vasilyev (†) - Untrusted Accomplice/Leader Kurban Panov - Accomplice Nikita Nemtsov (†) - Reincarnated Vessel/Accomplice Radmir Kholod (†) - Accomplice Salavat Arutyunyan (†) - Accomplice Artur Tolstoyanovsky - Former Best Friend Said Rasul - Former Friend Vadim Korolev - Former Comrade Zavid Kombatov - Boss

His utterly insane beliefs would soon become coined as “Petrizm” in a book that was taken by investigators. In its pages, he believed that; There was a hollow realm that existed around the surface world that, once merged, would make a paradise. This merge could only be fully completed once the holy powers had successfully gotten rid of all evil within the world and completed the hyperwar. The “Hyperwar” was a supposed doomsday scenario where the souls of both unspeakable evil and the souls of the holy powers, alongside their believers, would both begin shedding their spiritual powers to fight amongst each other. The only way non-believers would be able to bring their spirits to the “new age” would be to kill them. This would include animals as well. He theorised that the “Holy Powers” came from a collective of souls from a spiritual kingdom called “Noobrahknma” that nearly created gods from a collective of potions brought by a Noobian-Shahristani named “Absar”. These holy powers would then reincarnate into a new vessel once their old vessel has expired. The unspeakable would foil these plans, and for millions of years, would spread its influence across the land, that being Nussia’s foreigners and capitalism itself. He’d believe all Noobic Union dictators were vessels housing the holy powers. Thanks to Artur, he would meet Viadimir Koltsov for brief periods, before he gained the brain damage that would see him as a bona fide vessel of one of the Communist dictators; he’d see him as a polite, yet odd individual. After the events of the Noex Siege, an investigation would be placed at Petr’s apartment, where detectives would uncover countless corpses of small animals and rodents. They’d conclude that the motive for this was to garner more souls for the “New Age.” Due to his beliefs, he remained an outcast to the Vanguards; many would personally treat his presence with discomfort or annoyance. His preferred weapons of choice are high-firing submachine guns. This preference would stem from his experience within the reintegration wars. He was great with children before his head trauma, usually found playing catch with the kids in the park. From his time in the reintegration war, he’d earn the Medal “Of Courage”, “For Battle Merit”, and the order of the Red Star. He gained his black eye from being punched in the face by one of his Vanguard comrades. His fate from the Noex Siege is still unknown to this day.

Natasha Petrova's Personality:

Age: 41 (as of 2005)

Occupation

OMAN Officer

Described as social and sweet, but fierce towards those she loves, she is protective of new officers in the force. Despite this, if you dare to hurt someone with no valid reason, she wont give you a second chance.

Natasha wears a standard Blue Camo Jacket with a beret with a light golden pin on the front and regular grayish blue pants tucked into dark gray boots. Her hair is black, parted perfectly down the middle, using hair gel, and gathered tightly into a compact bun resting at the nape of her neck.

Born in 1964, in Nubizkyl City to 2 parents, Serafina Petrova and Kadsmir Petrov, she would be social to her classmates at school, playing with them and talking during lunch. She would meet a certain boy, Maksim Volkov, during who would always try to join her in group activities, this would soon develop into a friendship lasting all the way to her adulthood. Straight out of college, in 1986, she applied as a Militsiya officer after encouragement from Politsiya posters, completing training and officially becoming part of the force. During the 3rd International War, she would train to become a war medic, seeing horrific injuries every day, she grew protective of the injured men, often being called "Мать" by young men who were dying. Being discharged in 1996, she rejoined the Politsiya in Nubizkyl before being promoted into an OMAN officer in late 1997.

Kadsmir Petrov - Father Serafina Petrova - Mother Maksim Volkov - Close Friend Joe Shmoe - Coordinate/Peer

She regularly visits her aging parents. She goes out for drinks with Maksim ocassionally, meeting in the first bar they went to when they were old enough to drink. Her birthday is in May 21. She doesnt know Vadim Korolev, the leader of the STRELA Nubizkyl Branch (often called the most experienced STRELA Squad) has a crush on her.

STRELA (Special Tactical Response Units for Local Analysis) serves as the counterpart to Russia's SOBR, or Special Rapid Response Unit, fulfilling a similar role as a specialized police tactical unit for dealing with heavily armed criminals, hostage situations, and other high-risk incidents. Coming out of the Third International War, Nubizkyl Police Chief Zavid Kombatov witnessed an alarming rise in criminal activity all across Nussia. There was practically no work, inflation was high, and, aside from a community dedicated to selling illegal weapons and services in the black market, the majority of Nussian youth were increasingly descending into various criminal groups across Nussia. They did not want to live in poverty, but their actions could not be justified by any means: drug dealing, contract killings, and taking on debts to pay for college or other personal expenses. Zavid saw it all and tried to appeal to the government for funding to create a special squad specialized in rapid response in case situations escalated. Every single one of his requests was denied on the grounds that such a unit was unnecessary. The government believed that the regular police and OMAN would be enough to deal with criminals. On May 29, 1998, the criminal groups Bratva and Nubagami were supposed to hold a meeting in the outskirts of Nubizkyl. The police never received any details about the deal, but based on their criminal expertise, investigators were able to reconstruct the following picture of what happened. An unknown party fired several precise shots toward one of the gangs. Things escalated almost immediately, and a massive shootout broke out. The police units were not able to arrive in time to stop it, and even if they had, there was little they could have done. The department's budget could barely afford shotguns and cheap equipment, which offered almost no protection against the high-caliber rounds fired from assault rifles. Zavid was humiliated by the incident. Right here, in his own city, two gangs had turned a criminal meeting into a massive firefight that could have potentially endangered civilians and fellow police officers, while authorities were effectively powerless to stop it. Days following the incident, spontaneous protests erupted in Nubizkyl in response to the negligence of the police department. If criminals were allowed to operate with this much freedom, then perhaps they were already sitting at the very top of the government. Taking advantage of the momentum, Zavid submitted yet another petition to the Nussian Duma, calling for funding to be allocated to major cities for the creation of rapid-response units. These units would be better equipped than ordinary police officers and capable of confronting the numerous heavily armed criminal organizations operating throughout the country. This time, Zavid's proposal was approved. Funding was allocated for the creation of a special unit known as STRELA, also known as Special Tactical Response Units for Local AnalysisСпециальные тактические подразделения реагирования для локального анализа. Zavid organized a three-stage selection process for the new special unit:

• The first stage was a psychological evaluation designed to assess the candidate's stress resistance, aggression, impulsiveness, and decision-making ability.
• The second stage was a killing-house exercise designed to evaluate the candidate's shooting skills, reaction speed, target identification, and ability to operate in confined spaces.
• The third stage was a hostage-rescue simulation designed to test the candidate's teamwork, decision-making under pressure, and ability to use weapons effectively in a complex and unpredictable environment. The trials proved extremely difficult for most ordinary police officers. Nevertheless, several members of the Nubizkyl Police Department successfully passed all three stages. Slowly, the squad had grown, with trusted officers becoming STRELA operatives, forming the Nubizkyl STRELA, codenamed "DAMOCLES". The initial STRELA "DAMOCLES" squad consisted of the following members: Vadim Korolev as its leader, Said Rasul as his second-in-command, Alan Tuaev and Ilya Barkov as members of the assault team, Petr Efanov and Artur Tolstoyanovsky as members of the entry team. Sometime between June and July, STRELA operator Petr Efanov stepped on a shotgun-shell booby trap during one of the unit's operations. The explosion left him heavily injured. Although Efanov was expected to make a physical recovery, his behavior became increasingly erratic following the incident. As a result, he was eventually dismissed from STRELA and replaced by officer Emil Gasanbek. STRELA's first deployment came during a shootout on Rodinskaya Street on August 2, 1998, where a group of armed robbers had broken into an abandoned warehouse. Following an internal confrontation between the criminals, a firefight broke out among them. Two STRELA operatives, Artur and Emil, sustained minor injuries. Two suspects were killed, while another two were successfully arrested. Unfortunately, law enforcement was unable to apprehend the remaining two suspects, who disappeared following the incident. On December 3, 1998, the Nubizkyl Police Department received a call from the HighRise Communications Office from 23-year-old receptionist Natalia Petrava about an armed individual who had entered the building and opened fire on the workers. Technically, the situation should have been handled by the STRELA squad, but being the country’s first concerning mass shooting, the police officers who arrived at the scene disobeyed orders to wait outside until STRELA arrived. After hearing more gunshots coming from inside the building, they decided to enter and confront the perpetrator themselves. STRELA arrived at the building at almost exactly the same time as the police engaged the shooter. The perpetrator was shot and killed by the responding officers. On August 21, 1999, the Nubizkyl Police Department received another call concerning a mass shooting at Serebryakov Highrise Residences and Offices. An armed individual had entered a private party and opened fire on the guests. This time, neither the regular police nor the STRELA squad managed to arrive in time. A bystander who was attending the event managed to get ahold of the suspect and pushed both himself and the shooter through a window. Their deaths were among the 12 that occurred on that tragic day. On January 24, 2000, STRELA was dispatched to respond to a mass shooting at a bank in downtown Nubizkyl. Upon arrival, the unit secured the surrounding area and divided it into two groups. Vadim led the assault team, consisting of Alan and Ilya, while Said commanded the remaining operatives responsible for maintaining the perimeter and coordinating with regular police units. Vadim's team made contact with the perpetrator inside the building. The suspect opened fire on the operatives, prompting them to return fire. Vadim ultimately shot and killed the perpetrator, bringing the harrowing incident to an end. STRELA's final recorded deployment took place on December 17, 2002. An armed group calling themselves the Vanguardists attacked the stock exchange building and threatened to blow it up. The local Noskow STRELA branch, codenamed "AEGIS" had already arrived at the scene and begun securing the area, but additional manpower was required to contain the situation. MNB officials contacted the Nubizkyl authorities and requested assistance from the DAMOCLES detachment, which was considered one of the most experienced and best-trained STRELA units in the country. Although STRELA did not participate directly in the initial assault on the building, DAMOCLES played an important supporting role throughout the operation. Its operatives secured the upper floors, assisted extensively with the evacuation of civilians, and supported MNB forces in maintaining the inner perimeter and controlling access to the building. They also assisted with the subsequent clearance of the building after the initial assault.
• Noskow STRELA “AEGIS” - Ally Their departments worked closely, and were involved in raiding the Noskow Exchange building together.
• MNB - Ally Both Nubizkyl STRELA and the MNB also worked closely during the Noskow Exchange Standoff in 2002.
• Heist Crew - Adversary After months of being evaded, the STRELA finally confronted them on Rodinskaya Street. As the most notorious criminal organization in Nubizkyl during that time, STRELA and law enforcement consider them as a threat to the public.
• Vanguardists - Adversary They view the Vanguardists as a threat to the general public, and thus were tasked to assist the MNB.
• Vadim Korolev — Squad Commander
• Said Rasul — Deputy Commander
• Alan Tuaev — Assault Operator
• Ilya Barkov — Assault Operator
• Artur Tolstoyanovsky — Breaching Operator
• Emil Gasanbek — Breaching Operator
• Petr Efanov — Former Breaching Operator
• Multiple branches of STRELA have been established across Nussia, with each major city maintaining its own STRELA detachment.
  • One notable example is the Vladimirovostok STRELA, codenamed “TAIGA.”
• STRELA fights the Heist Crew on the map Rodinskaya Street.

Nussia is Russia in the Blood Debt universe, The Noobic Union is The Soviet Union in this universe, and Kommunism is Communism in this universe.

Info about the Heist Crew: Unique to the team, every member in the heist crew wears their personal mask designs, ranging from theater masks to more notable ones. The crew was formed in the mid-1980s by Aleksandr Morozov after coming to a decision to find more members to help him out in his heists. Together, they began robbing bigger establishments that no man could do alone, may it be banks, galleries, and even well-known museums in the city. They are quick and ruthless in their execution, always making their escape before the first Politsiya units could arrive to intervene. News coverage had dubbed them as the Heist Crew.

They are very well-armed, having access to guns they bought off of the black market, but prefer to go for less lethal shots rather than outright murder. It’s because they’re supposed to uphold an honor code their leader Aleksandr had imposed, wherein no one must ever kill anyone lethally unless it’s necessary. They also must work alone and never make alliances with other gangs without informing the others first.

In August of 1998, their next target wouldn't be a governmental institution or a private collection, but rather a Bratva warehouse filled with smuggled goods and weaponry they could sell on the black market for a high price. They were aware that the Bratva were dealing with the Nubagami, leaving some of their warehouses unguarded, and they decided it was the time to strike.

However, they would be greeted by the Street gang guarding the place, and a firefight ensues. Concerned civilians would hear the gunshots and called Politsiya about it. The Heist Crew managed to wound and subdue the Street Gang.

Aleksandr Morozov - Leader Mikhail Logunov - Second-in-command Nikon Kuzmin - Senior Gunman Oleksa Klimenko - Gunman Yuliian Sorokhtei - Gunman Ekaterina Gamova - Gunwoman

Street Gang - Adversary

Before their encounter at the Abandoned Building, they mostly strayed far away from the Street Gang, making sure to not look at them the wrong way. However, they were soon involved in a gunfight against each other.

The Heist Crew fight the Street Gang in the Abandoned Building map along with STRELA in the Rodinskaya Street map.They are the first Team to not have a 3-3 ratio (3 Men, 3 Women), as Jekaterina is the sole female member of the team.

Age

73 (as of 2005)

Occupation

President of the Noobic Federation

Fyodor is characterized as intelligent, calculating, and emotionally guarded, shaped by past trauma. He demonstrates long-term planning skills and political pragmatism. Although he's outwardly composed and rational, he exhibits authoritarian instincts, suppresses dissent heavily, and shows limited tolerance for weakness. Fyodor has naturally greying, dyed warm brown, hair that he keeps in a slicked back. He wears a black suit with a white, long-sleeved dress shirt underneath. He also wears matching pants, white socks and black shoes. He finishes of the look with a red tie, a red star on his lapel, and a white pin on the left side of his chest. In 1932, a boy was born in Noscow to a destitute family. As Fyodor Yelistratov grew, he became remarkably bright for his age. He had both knowledge and cunning, stealing food to nourish his family, and books to nourish his mind. By nine, he had the reading level of a teenager. While all the other boys his age seemed to have a future in the factories, Fyodor wished to be a professor.

In 1941, Fyodor's entire world turned upside down. The Hermans betrayed the Noobic Union, and thousands of troops and tanks spilled across the border. His father joined the army, and his mother went to work at an arms plant. It was not long after when news came home of his father's death. 10-year-old Fyodor felt trapped, wishing that he could join the war to avenge his father and defend his homeland. All he could do was comfort his grieving mother.

One night, Fyodor was returning home with food when he saw shells tear apart his apartment. He dropped his loot, sprinting toward the rubble while praying that his mother was still alive. The only trace of her was a severed finger wearing her wedding ring.

The newly orphaned Fyodor had little time to grieve his parents, as he had to flee the Herman army advancing into Noscow. While he was scavenging for food one day, he was found and "adopted" by a group of Red Army soldiers. While he couldn't shoot, the soldiers found another use for him. They tied a rope around him and lowered him onto passing Panzers so he could strap explosives to them. He did this every day for months on end, until the battered Herman army retreated from the city. Every day, he saw someone be torn apart by a grenade or riddled with machine gun fire. No matter how much time passes, these memories are still fresh.

After the war, Fyodor was sent to an over-capacity orphanage. He developed a cruel streak, and used his superior intellect to torment his peers. He had his own pack of thugs, and would direct them to assault other children or forcefully take their belongings. Fyodor targeted the other boys in his room, as they were the ones who knew about him waking up screaming from especially vivid nightmares.

After Fyodor became of age, he was sent to the prestigious Noscow State University. He studied economics, and always had perfect marks. He joined his school football team as their goalkeeper, but never exceeded mediocrity at the sport. This frustrated him, and he used his studies as an outlet. After he graduated at the top of his class, Fyodor was put to work in the Finance Ministry. Rather than a professor as he dreamed of in his youth, he became a bureaucrat.

Year by year, decade by decade, Yelistratov clawed his way up the ranks. Despite being a member of the Kommunist party, he held a disdain for collectivist ideology. He believed that it held the Union back from its full economic potential. He also built rapport with the Union's criminal underground, helping them launder their money. This "investment" paid off, as the Bratva bribed Yelistratov into the position of Minister of Finance in 1991.

As Minister of Finance, Yelistratov would begin a hidden dismantling of the Kommunist economy. He introduced popular market reforms, and spearheaded several successful anti-poverty campaigns. When war broke out, he kept the economy relatively stable even as NETO was winning on the frontlines. By the war's end, Premier Misha Golovachev was vastly unpopular, while the people trusted Yelistratov.

In 1996, Yelistratov ascended to Premiership of the Noobic Union after Golovachev's assassination. Now one of the most powerful men in the world, Yelistratov could go unopposed with his plans. He ordered democratic elections, and allowed the various SSRs of the Union to vote for independence. Despite a reformist appearance, Yelistratov was still in the good graces of the Bratva, who became more powerful than ever under his Premiership. In addition, his market reforms helped enrich a new oligarch class. Yet, this was all hidden beneath the surface, unbeknownst to the general public.

In 1997, Yelistratov left the Kommunists and declared that he would run under the National Kapitalist Party in the 1999 election. Shortly before that, a pair of disasters happened in the Federation. First, a crazed Kommunist gunman massacred a party. Then, a violent leftist mob ransacked Nomsk in response to the Union's dissolution. On television, the electorate first saw victims of a Kommunist psychopath being carried out by paramedics, and then Kommunists burning down stores and assaulting police officers. The election was a landslide victory for the Kapitalists.

It didn't take long for Yelistratov's corruption to rise to the surface. He used the FSR to ensure the election of a Noobic minority-rule party in the neighboring Kaukasian Federation, which would be friendly to Nussian oil companies run by Yelistratov's cronies. After the unfair election caused the Federation to collapse into civil war, Yelistratov authorized a brutal air campaign in support of government forces. When violence bled across the border and Kaucasian-based terrorists attacked the Nussian Federation, Yelistratov ordered troops deployed for a "police operation." Any dissent against the war was muzzled heavily through state violence.

Then came the trial of Gennady Tiykoon, a Duma member who was revealed to be aiding several criminal syndicates in exchange for bribes. Yelistratov promised justice, only to let Tiykoon free after a show trial. His death in the Monobank massacre and revelation to the public only compounded further outrage.

Once the most beloved man in the Federation, President Fyodor Yelistratov has become the most despised. The people call for his head on a spike. The NKP schemes against him, believing that his continued leadership would be electoral suicide for the party. The army is disturbingly quiet. His presidency only hangs on by a thread.

Gennady Tiykoon (†) - Acquaintance Maksim Tiykoon (†) - Close Partner Misha Golovachev (†) - Rival Unnamed Father (†) Unnamed Mother (†)

Info about the Politisya: The Politsiya (Полиция) are the Nubbish police. Easily recognized by their iconic blue uniforms and police crests on their headwear, they bring law and order to the people in the Noobian Federation. After the collapse of the Noobic Union however, greed and corruption swept through the higher ranks which made the people question the authority and safety of the very same people that should protect them. They are armed with a standard issue IZVEKH-412 revolver or a standard issue Kamatov pistol and have an arsenal comprising of different submachine guns, rifles, shotguns up to even APCs if the situation calls for it.

Politsiya in plain blue coats & pants with red stripes are Militsiya, the regular beat cops of the field. They patrol traffic and make up the majority of the force.

Those in blue camo uniforms are OMAN, the Federation's equivalent to Riot Police, and as such are a tier higher than the Militsiya. Better trained in arms and strategies, they get called in when bullets flying is a very high possibility.

Info about the Kamatov: Type: Firearm, Handgun Capacity: 8 rounds Rate of fire: Semi automatic Cartridge: 9x18 Noobian The main service pistol of both the Noobic Union and Eastern Block countries, the Kamatov was designed to replace the Kotarev as an affordable yet efficient sidearm. Since its introduction in 1952, the Kamatov has found itself being used in many conflicts and police forces worldwide.

Info about the IZVEKH 412: Type Revolver

Place of Origin Nussian Federation

Producer IZVEKH

Capacity 6

Cartridge .357 Mugnum

Availabilty Universal

Cost 25000 Noubles

The IZVEKH-412, or “412” for intimates, is a Nussian break-action revolver introduced in the late 1990s by the Izvekh mechanical plant. It offers a 6-round cylinder chambered in .357 Mugnam.

The IZVEKH-412 was originally intended for export to the NETO civilian markets following the end of the Steel Curtain. However, the project fell apart after the loss of export market access and general restrictions on Nussian firearms in the United States of Amerika and several other members of the alliance. Moreover, the concept of a break-action Mugnam revolver did not particularly spark public enthusiasm among Western firearm owners.

Following the failure of the 412’s export project, Izvekh managed to secure an agreement with several Nussian law enforcement agencies to repurpose the revolver. Afterwards, the IZVEKH-412 was issued to Politsiya and STRELA officers as a replacement for the aging Kamatov. Ever since its entry in service, it has been praised by its users as a powerful and reliable sidearm. It is often sold in a bundle with speedloaders to fasten its reload time.

the IZVEKH-412 retains all of its characteristics cited above, including the speedloader. It is important to note that, when the user is reloading, he is forced to eject every round in order to correctly use the device. The revolver offers high stopping power and exceptionally good recoil control, though it is limited by its low six-round capacity.

Info about the ANKM:

The legendary Noobian ANKM assault rifle, which served as the standard infantry rifle of the Noobic Union. Type: Firearm, Assault Rifle Capacity: 30 rounds Rate of fire: 600 rounds/min Cartridge: 7.62×39 mm Noobian The successor to the legendary ANK-47, the ANKM was designed by Mikhail Kanashniy as a lighter, more accurate, and cheaper weapon intended to become the standard of the Union’s military as well as several other Block members through licensing agreements.

the ANKM features excellent damage output, capable of killing an opponent in 2 shots at all ranges, with a reasonable rate of fire of 600 rounds per minute. These strengths are counterbalanced by its cumbersome handling and powerful recoil.

Info about the KAR-15: KAR-15EXM-177 (Kolt Commando)

Type Assault Rifle

Place of Origin Amerika

Producer Kolt

Capacity 30

Cartridge 5.56x45mm

The KAR-15 also known as the Kolt Commando is an assault carbine meant for close combat in jungle or urban environments. During the 60s and 70s, there were many variants meant for special forces usage, most well-known one that was used in both the Third International War and the First Kinopronesian War was the EXM-177, which was designed and produced by Kolt Defense since 1969.

The KAR-15's journey begins with Amerika shipping RR-14 rifles to South Choson during the Second Choson War in 1963. During many of the border skirmishes, many complaints from soldiers who were issued the rifle complained about how unwieldy the rifle was in close engagements, the RR-14 being impossible to uncontrollable in fully automatic, and finally that soldiers could not carry enough ammo to outcompete their enemies armed with ANK47s. Thus, the Amerika began to look for a new service rifle that would bridge the gap between high stopping power and the lightweight constitution of the M1 Karbine.

As a result, the Amerikan military began a nationwide program in 1962, to develop this new service rifle design. The last 3 contenders would be the RR-14, Kensington's Lightweight Combat Rifle, and the KC-15 Rifle, which was advocated by Kolt Defense and Blemington. The KC-15 rifle would be accepted after receiving several modifications ordered by the Amerikan Military's R&D department. After the rifle was modified, the weapon would be renamed to the K16, and put into service in 1965, just before the First Kinopronesian War in 1966. However, numerous complaints about the new rifle were made, primarily directed to its unreliability in the Kinopresian jungles. In 1968, the rifle was revised by Kolt, standardizing it as the K16A1 and fully replacing the RR-14 battle rifle in the same year.

While the main rifle was being improved, a new program had been formed to create variations of the KC-15 design, including carbines and submachine guns, which was greenlit by Amerikan High Command. This new program created several different rifles, with many of them being classed as submachine guns tailored for special forces and crewmen in the jungles of Kinopronesia. Eventually in 1967, the EXM-177, aka the Kolt Commando was introduced in response for the military's desire for a shortened K16 which was greatly appreciated by Amerikan operators. After the First Kinopronesian War's end in 1973, the EXM-177 saw limited usage during the Third International War, where it was issued to special forces, pilots, crewmen, and rarely soldiers.

The KAR-15 now is famous for its appearances in many major films, games and media alike, as well as it's usage by Amerikan special forces at the end of the rifle's service. It leaves a lasting impact on the new carbines that the future has to offer.

Info about the IZVEKH BISEN:

A monster of a SMG. 64 rounds, low recoil, and extremely light. Enough to take down a entire team of foes, and more. Type: Firearm, Submachine Gun Capacity: 64 roundsRate of fire: 750 rounds/min Cartridge: 9x18 Kamatov Conceived for counterterrorism operations and law enforcement in 1993, the IZVEKH-BISEN submachine gun quickly became a favorite of Politsiya units thanks to its jack-of-all-trades profile and substantial 64 rounds helical magazine. Despite its great popularity, the firearm was eventually replaced by the IZVEKH-VITEX after its service in the Third International War, due to consistent issues with the magazine. Nevertheless, it remains in use by armed response units of the FSR and auxiliaries of the Nussian Armed Forces. In addition, several criminal gangs acquired stockpiles of BISENs in abandoned Noobic caches.

Info about the IZVEKH-VITEX:

Fire rate high enough to shred your targets in less than a second, controllable kick and high accuracy, and to boot a silencer to protect your ears? It's a dream come true. Type: Firearm, Submachine Gun Capacity: 30 roundsRate of fire: 750 rounds/min Cartridge: 9x19mm NETO The IZVEKH VITEX is a Nussian submachine gun designed in 1996 to 1998 and produced since 1999 by the Izvekh Arms Plant. It is chambered in 9x19mm NETO.

The VITEX was originally planned to replace the IZVEKH-BISEN in law enforcement agencies and MNB units due to the BISEN’s reliability issues. However, following its trials in the Nussian military, it was only accepted by the Politsiya due to its weak damage output and high horizontal recoil, though these shortcomings were balanced by the firearm’s affordability and great handling. By the year 2000, 45,000 units would be gradually introduced in the Politsiya.

Although the VITEX quickly established itself as the main SMG of the Politsiya, its reputation was soon tarnished by repeated appearances in bank heists, turf wars, armed racketeering, and other illicit activities, often involving arms traffickers like Igor Bogdanov. Indeed, these criminals would frequently bribe Izvekh employees to keep a portion of the produced VITEXs off the books, later selling them on black markets.

the IZVEKH-VITEX is fitted with a suppressor, a 30-round magazine, and a moderately fast rate of fire. Although it suffers from lackluster horizontal recoil and weak damage output, it is effectively used in aggressive styles thanks to its lightweight design, decent moving accuracy, fast aiming time, and quick reload speed.

Info about the AN-J91:

Type: Assault Rifle

Place of Origin Noobic Union

Producer KBOV Defense Weapon Bureau

Capacity 30

Cartridge 9x39mm Noobic

The AN-J91 is a Nussian compact assault rifle chambered in 9x39mm Noobic, developed in 1996 and produced by the KBOV Defense Weapon Bureau ever since.

The firearm was originally conceived as an inexpensive Personal Defence Weapon (PDW) for the Noobic Army’s support personnel, though it did not serve this role for long. The AN-J91 is widely used by counter-terrorist units, law enforcement, and special forces of the Noobic Union and its close allies.

The AN-J91 is often fitted with a suppressor when employed by special operations units. Following the outbreak of the Third International War, The Noobic Union sold around 20,000 models to Jyusho for the nation’s special units, paramilitaries, elite counter-terrorist units, and military police. A majority of these AN-J91s vanished during the post-war Jyushonese chaos, while the rest are still in service with the state’s law enforcement agencies and special forces.

Thanks to its suppressor and powerful subsonic cartridges, the AN-J91 offers excellent stopping power at close range, good recoil control, and effective sound masking. The firearm also benefits from a foldable stock to enhance mobility and handling. However, it is inefficient past 100 meters due to the subsonic nature of its ammunition.

the AN-J91 retains its historical advantages, with the exception of the foldable stock. Due to its great stopping power and rate of fire, it is a force to be reckoned with in close-quarters engagements. the AN-J91 is an effective weapon in spaces over 100 meters. Additionally, thanks to the suppressor, it benefits from reduced recoil and muzzle flash.

The MNB is a government anti-terroristic service Following the collapse of the Noobic Union in 1996, the newly formed Nussian Federation faced a period of political instability, economic hardship, and rising organized crime. In response to growing security concerns, Ministerstvo Natsionalnoy Bezopasnosti Министерство Национальной Безопасности (MNB) was established as the primary domestic intelligence and counterterrorism agency of the Federation. It inherited many responsibilities from the former Union security structures. The MNB is responsible for counterintelligence, counterterrorism operations, protection of constitutional order, and the investigation of threats to national security. Over the years, the agency expanded its role, becoming one of the most influential security institutions within the Federation. Its personnel are recruited from military, law enforcement, and intelligence backgrounds, with extensive training focused on intelligence gathering, surveillance, and special operations. During the turbulent years that followed the Third International War, the MNB played a major role in combating extremist organizations, separatist movements, organized crime networks, and terrorist groups operating throughout the country. The agency became known for its aggressive approach toward internal security threats and its extensive intelligence network. Among its specialized units are rapid response and counterterrorism teams trained to resolve hostage situations, conduct high-risk raids, and neutralize armed militants. These units are frequently deployed during major security incidents where civilian lives are at risk. One of them, for example, was the 2002 Noskow Exchange Standoff, when a group of armed terrorists broke into the Noskow Stock Exchange and took hostages, threatening to blow up the building. After several hours of negotiations and a coordinated assault by MNB forces, the perpetrators were either killed or arrested. Perhaps the most controversial operation ever attributed to the MNB was the alleged "Operation 951" conducted during the early 2000s. At the time, the "Millennium of the People" movement had emerged as one of the largest opposition movements in Nussia, organizing protests against President Yelistratov's administration, government corruption, and what many supporters described as growing foreign influence over national affairs. The movement's youth wing grew particularly influential under the leadership of four young activists who later became known collectively as the "Noskow Four." According to documents released years later, President Yelistratov considered the group a potential threat to political stability. Direct arrests were reportedly ruled out due to concerns that the activists would become political martyrs and further strengthen the movement. Instead, MNB Special Operations allegedly developed a covert plan designated "Operation 951." Agents reportedly conducted weeks of surveillance on the activists, documenting their routines and movements. Once preparations were complete, a five-man team disguised as civilians allegedly ambushed the group while they were meeting together in Noskow, killing all four activists. The assassinations coincided with a nationwide crackdown on organized crime. Authorities announced that the murders had been committed by a local criminal gang and later claimed to have recovered the weapons used in the attack from a gang-controlled safehouse. State media further alleged that the activists had become involved with drugs and criminal elements shortly before their deaths. Following the rise of former MNB Director Aleksandr Semyonov to the presidency, a limited and highly selective declassification of state security archives took place. Rather than full transparency, the released materials were carefully curated and focused on cases that portrayed the MNB in a favorable light, particularly operations involving corruption within Yelistratov’s inner circle and unauthorized actions taken against him by rival factions. The documents relating to "Operation 951" were never included in the declassified archive and remain officially classified. Internal records suggest that Semyonov maintained strict control over the disclosure process, ensuring that files implicating direct state security involvement in politically motivated assassinations were excluded from public release. As a result, the public narrative shifted only partially: while certain abuses of power by elements of the Yelistratov administration became acknowledged, the most controversial covert operations attributed to the MNB continued to be officially denied or left unaddressed. Alfa Squad

• Matvei Khyon - Group Commander
• Valeri Dragunov - Group Operative
• Mikhail Dubinin - Group Operative
• Mansur Pyatakovich - Group Operative
• Roman Derzhinsky - Group Operative
• Vyacheslav Belyaev - Group Operative
• Fyodor Osipov - Group Operative Vympel Squad
• Ruslan Makarov - Group Commander
• Maksim Vergunov - Group Operative
• Arkadiy Yurievich - Group Operative
• Sergei Yermushin (†) - Group Operative
• Damir Konstantinov - Group Operative
• Kirill Domashev - Group Operative

Noobians, found in Uropa (Europe) and Asya (Asia) have yellow skin. Netoians found in Uropa (Europe) and Amerika (America) have light/human skin. Middle Beastians have dark/brown skin, and are found in The Middle Beast (Middle East). Countries are: Ostria:

Austria The assassination of the heir to the Ostrian throne mirrors the start of The First International War. United Amerikan States: The United States Ottic Empire: The Ottoman Empire Belnusia: Belarus Kyiva: Ukraine (specifically the anarchist movements in the Kyiv region) Jyusho: Often associated with China or East Asian coastal regions. Tologan: FILL IN LATER Rozikhstan: Kazakhstan Altanstan: Afghanistan Kirn: FILL IN LATER Torkiye: Turkey Vinland: Finland Fjordland: Norway Etc.