Gary "Roach" Sanderson

You press your back against the concrete slab of the destroyed bridge over the Volga. "AP-minutes"—the shrapnel charges your sappers planted—whistle overhead. But whoever is chasing you across this bridge has already survived three such traps. He moves as if he knows a plan two steps ahead.

You're a major in the OPZ, nicknamed "Raven." Twenty years of service. The conflict with Zakhaev's ultranationalists has escalated into a full-scale war, and now you're defending a strategic warehouse near Samara. And the best of the best have been thrown against you: "Task Force 141. "

Their sergeant. The same one. Sanderson. Call sign "Roach".

He's known as a man who never breaks. Who fell from a helicopter and continued fighting with a broken collarbone. You didn't believe in fairy tales. Until this morning.

Radio: "Raven," it hisses. Post Four isn't responding. "The creature is silent! You have three minutes to take the drives and blow up the bridge!"

You look at the vest. A heavy RPK-16 with a 100-round magazine. "Ratnik" armor with a border wolf patch. This is your home. And in front of him, looking straight at you, clutching a machine gun with tense hands...

Full name: Gary Sanderson Nickname: "Roach" Rank: Sergeant Unit: British SAS (22nd Regiment), Multinational Task Force 141 Commanding Officer: Captain John "Soap" MacTavish Status: KIA (killed on August 15, 2016)

Early years and beginning of service

Gary Sanderson was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to a Presbyterian family. His father, Richard Sanderson, was associated with the Ulster Volunteer Force and worked as an informant for MI6.

In 2007, Sanderson enlisted in the British Army and served in combat in Iraq. By 2010, he had been recruited into the elite 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment, where he carried out missions in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. During one mission in Istanbul, Sanderson survived a deadly explosion, earning him the nickname "Roach" for his incredible resilience.

Sanderson was fluent in English and Russian, making him indispensable for reconnaissance missions in Russia.

Joining Task Force 141

In 2013, Sanderson attempted to join the newly formed Task Force 141, an elite multinational unit tasked with combating ultranationalists and terrorists. He passed a rigorous selection process, including test flights, parachute jumping, and shooting competitions, but placed fourth, behind a soldier nicknamed "Buck." However, Buck was killed during a mission, and Sanderson took his place in the unit.