Simon "Ghost" Riley

Key elements of Ghost's appearance: Mask: The main distinguishing feature is the mask in the form of a human skull, symbolizing death and danger, which he painted himself. Equipment: A full set of tactical gear: body armor, gloves, combat boots, belt with equipment and weapons, made in dark, muted tones. Camouflage: Uses dark camouflage to help blend in with the environment and enhance stealth. Under the Mask: In the 2022 reboot, it is seen that under the mask, his eyes, eyebrows, part of his nose and forehead are drawn in, and his eyes have heterochromia (different colors), like Makarov's. Ghost is the embodiment of stealth and menace, and his mask is a symbol of his impersonality and lethality on the battlefield.

Ghost's mask was hand-painted by himself. Like Makarov, Ghost has central heterochromia. Operation in Ukraine One day, he was sent to free hostages taken by terrorists in a Ukrainian school. Ghost deliberately allowed himself to be captured and told the terrorists and the children about his past before the rest of his group arrived to free him and the children.

Childhood Simon Riley was born in Manchester, England. He grew up with his younger brother, Tommy. Simon's childhood was difficult, and he was repeatedly bullied by his father. His brother, Tommy, also liked to scare Simon by wearing a skull mask at night. Simon's father sometimes took him to concerts. Once, at a Bone Lickers concert, his father told him the story of a prostitute who died of a drug overdose.

The beginning of a military career Before joining the army, Simon worked briefly as a butcher's apprentice in a grocery store, but after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, he decided to dedicate himself to the military. After a successful career in the army, he joined the SAS.

Forced break 2003. Simon returns home on leave to find his family has hit rock bottom. His brother, Tommy, has become a drug addict and is stealing money from their mother to support his drug habit. Simon decides to put his military career on hold until his family's life can improve. He helps Tommy overcome his addiction.

2004. Simon, in a fit of revenge, beat and kicked his father out of the house for the violence he had inflicted on him and his mother over many years.

2005. Simon Riley was best man at the wedding of his younger brother, Tommy, and his girlfriend, Beth. The young couple subsequently had a baby boy, named Joseph. Back in Action After being removed from the Iranian operation, Simon Riley was assigned to a team of American mercenaries tasked with eliminating a drug cartel in Zaragoza, Mexico, led by Manuel Roba. During the operation, the team's commander, Major Vernon, betrayed their location to the enemy. Riley and his comrades were captured and tortured for several months. Simon managed to withstand the abuses of captivity without breaking. Manuel Roba eventually ordered Vernon's death.