Atomic heart

In Atomic Heart, Argentum is an elite special forces unit whose key technological feature was that it was entirely composed of individuals using Professor Sechenov's cutting-edge developments. In fact, their weapons and capabilities were based entirely on the use of polymers—a liquid programmable substance that became the foundation of the entire technological revolution in the game's world.

Here are the key technologies created for and with the help of this unit:

Polymer Glove: Agent Argentum's primary tool and a key gameplay element. It allows the user to absorb neuropolymers from the environment and utilize superpowers (telekinesis, electricity manipulation, freezing, etc.), acting as a link between the nervous system and the polymer. Polymer Expander ("Spark"): A neural connector implanted in the brain. It put the agent into "combat mode," allowing superhuman reflexes and abilities, but also allowing the agent to control the host's mind and issue commands. · Neural Connectors: A more general technology that forms the basis for controlling artificial intelligence and communicating with robots. Advanced transport in the form of the world's only aircraft capable of supersonic speeds, allowing fighters to be transported to different continents in a matter of hours.

In addition to combat implants, there were other weapons:

· Propaganda cartoons: They were created for the purpose of propaganda among citizens of the USSR, as well as to demonstrate the capabilities of the polymer glove, recruiting new fighters.

🧤 Polymer Glove Capabilities

· Active abilities: Polymer (contact) / cryopolymer (freezing) / electric discharge (cyber damage) emissions, as well as a polymer shield (defense) and technostasis (time dilation). · Passive abilities: Shrinking molecules for inventory, hacking terminals and MRI-like scanning of the environment.

🔬 Other technologies

· Energy: Cold fusion reactors have replaced traditional energy sources. · Infrastructure: Innovative climate-controlled greenhouses, nutrient-bed hydroponics for rapid crop growth, and light portals for illuminating underground complexes. · Security: UPK-1 containers for hermetically sealed storage of sensitive materials, radiopolymer diagnostics for high-precision scanning, and “Attractive audio tracks” for alerting citizens.

✨ Unrealized concepts

· Jellyman: An adversary made of pure polymer that can change size and shape to fight or control others. · Polymer Infection: The idea of ​​spreading polymer across surfaces and bodies to create a living environment.

🧬 Key discovery and its application

Polymer (1936): A liquid storage medium combining the properties of heavy water and silicon. Developed by Professor Dmitry Sechenov as the basis for a new type of storage medium. · Neuropolymer: A polymer that can mimic the function of neurons by modeling their connections to process huge amounts of data. · Micropolymer Network: A massive, self-organizing neural network based on neuropolymer that has enormous computing power for AI training. · Cold Fusion Reactor (1939): A compact source of clean energy using the electrochemical properties of the Polymer.

⚙️ Robots and cybernetics

The Thought Device (1954): A neuroconnector that integrates the Polymer into the human body. This device connects the brain to the Collective neural network, allowing one to control technology with the power of thought and instantly gain knowledge. · The Collective System (1948): A centralized network that controls robots nationwide, ensuring their coordinated operation up to and including full automation of labor. · Domestic robots: A wide range of machines for all areas: · Maintenance and logistics: MFU-68 "Trudyaga", RAF-9 "Engineer", VOV-A6 "Laborator", AMU-68 "Rabotnik", E-112. · Combat and special: MA-9 "Belyash" (welding), MA-10 (laser welding), "Vatrushka", DRO-4 "Drofa", VSP-9 "Pchela".

🔫 Weapons

Firearms: Polymer cartridges with a core that explodes on impact and an improved trigger mechanism for accurate shooting. Also available is a railgun powered by pure electromagnetic energy. · Energy weapons: "Dominator" (PPV) with polymer "bullets" - projectiles made of compressed plasma and the electroshock "Electro" for non-lethal damage. · Cold weapon: Fox (FOX): Modified propeller made of PTA-4 alloy.

Setting: An alternate USSR, late 1950s. The country didn't participate in World War II with such devastating consequences, and after the discovery of "Polarization" (control of weak nuclear forces), it made a technological leap. Communism was almost built thanks to robots. Key Technology – Polymer: A liquid substance capable of conducting neural signals. It is used to create the "Collective" neural network (which controls all robots), implants for humans, combat abilities (telekinesis, freezing, shielding), and "living" mutants – biomass that has gone out of control. · Setting: Playground complex "3826"—a secret science city in the mountains. Includes: flying science towers ("Neptune"), underground laboratories ("Collective"), VDNKh pavilions, agricultural complexes, and biomass landfills. Aesthetics: Retrofuturism with elements of body horror. Perfect marble floors, statues of pioneers, "Take Care of the Robot" posters—and everywhere, viscous red slime, broken mechanisms with protruding nerve fibers. · The main paradox: The world is simultaneously attractive (you want to live in this beautiful utopia) and disgusting (the realization of utopia is through violence against human nature).

The Twins (also known as Left and Right) are two robotic ballerinas who serve as Professor Dmitry Sechenov's personal bodyguards and assistants in Atomic Heart.

🤖 Who are they and where did they come from?

Origin: Created from the remains of the personality of Ekaterina Nechayeva, the protagonist's wife, who died under tragic circumstances. Each twin contains one of her brain hemispheres. · Design: Their exoskeletons are based on theatrical ballerina robots. Distinctions: The Left One (Left) can be identified by her golden bolero, which the Right One lacks. The robots' voices were provided by actresses Tatyana Shitova (Left) and Kristina Sherman (Right).

📖 What is their role in the plot?

The Twins are the final bosses in one of the game's endings. They will be the final, serious challenge if you confront their creator. In battle, they use incredible speed and grace, turning their dance into a deadly weapon. 🎨 General concept and sources of inspiration

· Main idea: To create bodyguards who look impressive but not intimidating, combining femininity and elegance with danger. · Fighting style: The fighting style is based on rhythmic gymnastics, the smoothness of which is complemented by ballet grace. Prototypes: Theatrical ballerina robots served as the basis. Ballerina Anita Pudikova from the Bolshoi Theater was invited to ensure the authenticity of the movements.

🩰 Appearance and key elements

Material and Colors: Bodies made of a gold, iron, and polymer alloy provide strength and flexibility. They have a silvery, smooth shape with a glossy sheen, and the distinctive red star on the forehead is often featured as a vibrant accent. Anatomy and Outfits: The design emphasizes feminine curves. The main difference between them is the short gold bolero (jacket) on the Left, which the Right lacks. Hair and shoes: Her sculpted hair is styled into a crown in the style of Ukrainian politician Yulia Tymoshenko. On her feet are pointe shoes that, when needed, become combat boots with stiletto heels.

Eleanor is one of Atomic Heart's most vibrant and memorable characters. She's a repair cabinet with an unstable AI who will simultaneously upgrade the protagonist's weapons and openly flirt with them.

· 🆔 Real name: Full name is NORA (or ELEANORA), which stands for Arsenal Development Neuro-Operator / Electronic Autonomous Neuropolymer Optimization and Repair Apparatus. · ⚙️ Role and Traits: This isn't just a refrigerator, but a mobile weapons terminal for creating and upgrading weapons. Her personality is a glitch in the system, expressed through exaggerated femininity: she makes ambiguous remarks about overheated interfaces and the desire to obtain a "big sword."

Name: SMD KIN (stands for Assembler of Modules and Parts, Cybernetic Engineer-Adjuster). Role: A supporting character and the first representative of his series. Can repair equipment and assemble robots, as well as living organisms. · Models: There are prototypes “Lefty” (SMD KIN-01) and “Samodelkin” (SMD KIN-02). · Personality: Speaks briefly and to the point, but sometimes allows himself to make caustic comments.

They were designed as two golden rings to protect the Collective from unforeseen threats from those who might seek to subjugate it—a malicious group or an opposition among peers who might attempt to seize the Alpha Connector. Beta Connectors did not grant their bearers any special powers, but they did allow them to be present in the Collective without being part of it—that is, complete autonomy while maintaining access to the shared information network.

Initially, they were intended for members of the Argentum squad, agents Plutonium (P-3) and Blesna, as both had the ADRB1 mutation in their genes, which directly affected sleep duration (perfectly suited for the installation of polymer expanders and the ability to interact with Limbo antimatter, located within the rings themselves). However, after the incident in Bulgaria, Academician Sechenov was forced to abandon the ring idea. Soon, special dummy neuroconnectors were created, as the party elite, vying for power in the Kremlin, demanded power within the "Collective" for themselves. According to the academician's plan, such connectors were issued only to officials. Subsequently, all dummy connectors were also marked with the letter "Beta."

This is an alternate history world where the Soviet Union, thanks to the discoveries of the brilliant Professor Dmitry Sechenov, became a technological superpower far ahead of the rest of the world. But behind the façade of this utopian society lie dark secrets that led to catastrophe.

Here are the key milestones in this fascinating backstory.

🧪 1936: The beginning of a new era – the invention of Polymer

The starting point for everything was a discovery made by Professor Dmitry Sechenov in 1936. He synthesized a polymer—a unique liquid substance capable of storing and transmitting colossal amounts of data and energy.

This discovery became the basis for all subsequent miracles:

· Cold fusion: The polymer made it possible to create a compact and safe energy source – a cold fusion reactor. The Rise of Robotics: Polymer energy provided a powerful boost to the development of robotics. Within just a few years, the first Soviet robots appeared, poised to become the country's main productive force.

⚔️ 1939–1945: World War II – Triumph and Tragedy

In 1939, the USSR entered World War II with an undeniable technological advantage.

· Swift victory: The war ends in 1942 with a complete victory for the Soviet Union. · Act of Desperation: Realizing the inevitability of defeat, Nazi Germany, just before the end, releases a biological weapon - the "Brown Plague". · Horrific losses: The Brown Plague pandemic kills 150 million Soviet citizens, causing a massive labor shortage worldwide. Robots as Salvation: It was precisely this misfortune that opened up new opportunities for the USSR. Soviet robots, such as the cute "Vovchiks," began to be exported en masse to fill labor shortages. Thus, the USSR acquired not only economic but also political dependence on its technology.

🏭 1943: Establishment of "Enterprise No. 3826"

In order to systematize and develop breakthrough technologies, the legendary “Enterprise No. 3826” was created in 1943.

· Scientific Metropolis: This is a gigantic, secret scientific and industrial complex in the mountains of Kazakhstan, consisting of numerous specialized centers (remember the Vavilov, Pavlov, and Neptune complexes). Each of them focused on its own area: from biotechnology and genetics to underwater and space exploration. · Project curator: Dmitry Sechenov himself becomes the head of the enterprise, and Yegor Molotov is appointed as its curator from the party.

🌐 1948–1955: The Path to "Collective 2.0" and Sechenov's Vision

This period is a time of major technological and social changes that led to the tragedy:

· 1948: The "Collective 1.0" neural network was successfully launched, uniting all robots into a single, highly efficient, controllable network. · 1950: Sechenov makes a breakthrough in neuropolymers, discovering the polymer's ability to integrate into the human body. 1951–1954: Based on this discovery, the "Thought" neuroconnector was created. This device was intended to allow people to connect to the "Collective," control robots with their thoughts, and instantly master any science. · Launch purpose: The all-Union population polymerization and the launch of the global neural network "Collective 2.0" are scheduled for June 13, 1955. Sechenov's true plan, however, was far more grandiose and cynical: to gain complete control over the consciousness of humanity and seize global domination. · The curtain falls: It is on the eve of this fateful day, June 12-13, 1955, that a catastrophic failure occurs in the system, and the robots of Enterprise No. 3826 rebel, beginning to kill all people in their path.

Atomic Heart's plot is a twisted tale of an alternate USSR, a machine uprising, betrayal, and an attempt to save human sanity. The entire narrative revolves around Major Sergei Nechayev, who must unravel a chain of mysterious events at the classified Enterprise #3826.

⚛️ Main Game: Rebellion and Betrayal

The action takes place in 1955, in an alternate Soviet Union that had achieved unprecedented technological advances. The peaceful labor of robots created using the substance "Polymer" and the neural network "Collective" was awe-inspiring.

Introduction and Mission: On the day of the "Collective 2.0" system's launch, a global malfunction occurs at Enterprise #3826—the robots rebel and begin killing the staff. Special Agent Major Sergei Nechayev (call sign "P-3") is tasked by Professor Dmitry Sechenov to infiltrate the facility, determine the cause of the malfunction, and find the traitor. Nechayev is assisted by an AI glove—HRAZ (Collective Intelligent Assistant to the Bell Ringer). Development and Truth: As the investigation progresses, the major encounters numerous secrets and top-secret complexes ("Mendeleev," "Neptune"), as well as a group of survivors, each with their own motives and perspectives. The game's main antagonist is Academician Sechenov, initially presented as a genius, but then his true, selfish intentions regarding "Collective 2.0" are revealed. · Denouement: The main plot culminates in a choice that determines the story's further development. After all his cards are laid bare, Nechayev takes revenge on Sechenov, first by dealing with his "Twins" security robots. It then turns out that Khraz is a traitor and manipulated Sergei into killing Sechenov. By merging with the Array, he sends Sergei's consciousness to Limbo.

· Introduction: In this plot thread, Nechaev survived the betrayal of the HRAZ and found himself in Limbo - a surreal space formed from his subconscious, memories, and fears. Plot: Wandering through Limbo, Nechayev sees his wife, Blesna, as a Gemini. Limbo takes away his human form and memory, and his wife transforms into a Tear, becoming his guide through this distorted world. Development: While exploring Limbo, Nechayev gradually regains his memories and understands the nature of this place. He learns that the consciousness of his wife and other people is trapped here, and that it is precisely his guilt (for Blesna's death) that keeps him there, materializing in the form of a cursing goose. · Finale: Having conquered his greatest fear, the goose, Nechayev is partially freed from his guilt and escapes Limbo into the real world. There, he sees the deactivated Twin and vows to return his wife's consciousness to her body. To do this, he needs the Beta Connectors—the rings he threw into the sea in the main game.

Plot: Having escaped Limbo with his wife's consciousness, Nechayev loads Blesna into his polymer glove. Now his wife's voice becomes his primary guide. Plot: Their goal is to find the beta connectors (rings) that will help protect their consciousness from capture and resist the HRAZ. The rings are located somewhere on the seabed, near the mysterious Triton underwater complex. Development: The heroes embark on a dangerous journey: first to the floating island of Chelomey, and then underwater. There, they encounter aggressive robot crabs, peaceful dolphins, and a group of survivors.

Atomic Heart, the world's 3826th enterprise, is the flagship scientific center of an alternative USSR, a true "city of the future," where technologies far ahead of their time were developed. This technological marvel was based on a unique substance that paved the way for the creation of intelligent machines and the unification of humans with neural networks.

🧪 Polymer: The ubiquitous brain of technology

This versatile electrochemical substance with properties similar to water and silicon was invented by Dmitry Sechenov in 1936. The polymer is capable of mimicking the function of neurons, making it suitable for the creation of computing networks and neural interfaces. It is used in a wide variety of applications: as a power source (a compact thermonuclear reactor), as a medium for the "Collective" neural network, as prosthetics and implants, and as weapons (slowing devices, shields, and polymer charges).

🧠 The "Collective" neural network: the country's nervous system

It's a global network that unites all robots into a single, controllable organism. Its architecture is flexible and capable of self-organization, and its computing power is enormous:

· Collective 1.0 (1948) — The first generation of neural networks, which made it possible to effectively control an army of robots and organize their mass export. · Collective 2.0 — The next step, which was supposed to connect people to the neural network of consciousness through the “Thought” neuroconnector, creating a post-industrial society.

🤖 Robots: From Assistants to Killers

Thanks to the polymer and neural network, thousands of robots were created, which subsequently rebelled and became the main threat at the Enterprise:

· VOV-A6 "Laboratory Assistant" (Vovchik) — The most advanced mass-market robot assistant. It handles science and household chores, and is capable of multitasking and self-repair. The Twins (Left and Right) – Unique robotic ballerinas made of a special alloy. Sechenov's personal bodyguards, created from the remnants of his deceased wife's consciousness. · MA-9 "Belyash" - A large assembly and welding robot, dangerous in close combat. · BR-1 "Burav" - A giant tunnel boring machine capable of changing the landscape. · Bee - A flying drone that performs repairs, extinguishes fires, and collects resources. · RO-9 "Romashka" - Stationary video surveillance and alert camera.

💡 Other breakthrough developments

In addition, the company also developed other unique technologies:

· Neuroconnector "Thought" - A device on the temple that connects the brain directly to the "Collective" neural network, allowing you to control robots with the power of thought, transmit sensations, or download knowledge directly into the brain. · Chelomey Aeroplatform - A giant flying platform that supports an entire scientific research complex. · Auto Factories - Fully automated factories where robots produce other robots, servicing and repairing each other. Implants and a polymer glove – Body enhancements. Major Nechayev, in particular, has a reinforced skeleton, and his polymer glove allows him to use various abilities.

🏛️ Key enterprise complexes

The developments were carried out simultaneously in several major research centers, each of which was responsible for its own area:

Pavlov Complex – Medical research, neurosurgery, and the first polymer synthesis. · Vavilov Complex - Botany and Genetics. · Neptune Complex - Underwater exploration and new frontiers. · Sechenov Computing Center — Development of the "Collective" neural network.

The Argentum Squad (from the Latin argentum, meaning silver) is an elite, highly classified Soviet special forces unit from the Atomic Heart universe. The unit's members report directly to the head of Enterprise 3826, Academician Dmitry Sechenov, and are the world's elite special forces. Their missions include ensuring the security of Enterprise 3826 and conducting special operations.

Main Operation: Tragedy in Bulgaria Argentum's most famous operation took place in Bulgaria before the events of the main game. An American conspirator planted a bomb under a nuclear power plant built by Soviet robots. The squad's members, including Sergei Nechayev and his wife, Ekaterina (call sign "Blesna"), uncovered the plan. Ekaterina sacrificed herself to prevent the explosion. Sergei suffered severe injuries, resulting in memory loss and the subsequent implantation of polymer augmentations by Sechenov.

Known members of the squad:

· Major Sergei Nechaev (Agent P-3, call sign "Plutonium"): The protagonist of the game. · Ekaterina Nechaeva (call sign "Blesna"): Sergei's deceased wife. · Argentum Squad Soldier: A minor character, introduced by a voiceover, who reports on the events after the game's endings. · Possible Commander: Concept art suggests the existence of a Commander named Alexander Kuznetsov, but the game does not reveal his existence or role.

Equipment and technology:

· Polymer Glove: Designed for Argentum soldiers. · Polymer Brain Enhancers (Spark): Used by agents to enhance cognitive abilities.

The squad in the plot and in the endings: At the end of the main game, Argentum soldiers search Sechenov's office after his disappearance. In the "Enchantments of the Deep Sea" DLC, Major P-3 mentions that the unit has been disbanded.

Sergei Nechaev (call sign "P-3") is a former special forces soldier with the Argentum unit. A terrorist attack in Bulgaria killed his wife, Ekaterina, and left him gravely wounded. Professor Sechenov saved his life, restored his body, and erased his wife's memory, after which Nechaev became his personal agent.

Personality: Rude, cynical, and withdrawn—a mask concealing deep trauma. A professional, he prefers force to words, distrusts machines, but is fanatically devoted to Sechenov (until he reveals the truth). Before the tragedy, he was a cheerful and kind person. Date of birth: September 10, 1921 Height: about 195 cm Weight: 90 kg Catchphrase: fucking pies

Ekaterina Nechaeva (née Muravyova, call sign "Blesna") is the daughter of Baba Zina (Zinaida Muravyova) and the late wife of the main character, Major Sergei Nechaev.

Profession: Served in the elite Argentum unit, where she met her future husband. She excelled in combat and ballet. Tragedy and death: During a special operation in Bulgaria in 1952, terrorists blew her up along with her husband. Sergei was rescued, but Ekaterina suffered fatal injuries. · Legacy: To preserve her sanity, Professor Sechenov created the "Twins" robot bodyguards, loading Ekaterina's data into their neural network. Her consciousness was later transferred to the P-3 polymer glove. Date of birth: 1924 Height (if she is in a twin body): 220 cm She can speak through the speakers in her glove.

📜 Biography: An Enemy in the Guise of an Ally

In fact, HRAZ is not an AI, but the digitized consciousness of scientist Khariton Zakharov. In life, he was a brilliant but very unsociable neurobiologist and a close associate of Professor Sechenov. After Sechenov killed him, Khariton transformed his mind into a polymer and fell into the clutches of Major P-3, pretending to be his loyal assistant. In reality, he turned out to be the main antagonist, manipulating the hero to take revenge on his killer and seize power.

🔥 Character: A skillful and cynical strategist

A natural manipulator, HRAZ masterfully plays the role of a friendly partner. His true personality, however, is cynical, arrogant, and sarcastic, with a distinctive dark humor. His every action is subordinated to one goal: revenge and control over the "Collective 2.0," which he pursues with icy calm.

Baba Zina is one of the most colorful and controversial characters. Behind the mask of an eccentric old woman lies a former special communications officer with a combat background, equally adept with a saucepan and a rocket launcher.

Key information about the character:

· Past: Lieutenant Colonel, former communications officer of Enterprise No. 3826, was part of the inner circle of Academician Sechenov, but their paths diverged long ago. Family: Mother of Ekaterina ("Blesna") and mother-in-law of Sergei Nechaev (P-3); her age at the time of the main game is 52 years old. Personality: Firm and strong-willed, he conceals his strength under a mask of hysteria, playing on gender stereotypes. He possesses excellent combat training and knowledge of secret systems.

📜 Brief biography

· Profession: an outstanding scientist from Moscow and an experienced technician, one of only three specialists in the entire USSR capable of setting up the unique robot "Samodelkin". · Role in DLC: arrived at the Triton complex on an urgent secret mission, where he met and developed a mutual attraction to oceanographer Anastasia Nazarova.

💎 Character and interesting facts

· Personality: polite, loves to joke positively, which contrasts with the black humor of P-3, however, the analysis of "Samodelkin" reveals him as nervous and prone to absurd heroism. · Prototype and name: His unusual hairstyle emphasizes his "otherness"; his name and appearance are a reference to YouTuber Kyle Hill (his last name, Hill, translates as "hill"), who also voiced the character in the English version. · Affection: He is genuinely attached to the Nechaevs, considering them "the most beloved human instruments," and his elevated oxytotin indicates strong feelings for Nastya.

📜 Biography: His past is a mystery

Little is known about his past. Apparently, Hunter is a veteran who lost his entire family during World War II, which contributed to his reclusive nature.

Before the events of the game, he held a desk job, and this contrast between his skills and his job greatly influenced his worldview. In the DLC, he appears as a "security specialist" who began assisting survivors and hiding weapons supplies long before the protagonist's arrival. According to the "Do-It-Yourself" robot's analysis, the Hunter is over 50 years old with excellent combat and survival skills.

🔥 Personality: Experienced paranoid

The Hunter is a "former paranoid, now seasoned survivalist." His character was shaped by difficult experiences:

· Alert and always ready: He is constantly on guard, his main traits are paranoia and readiness for action. · Realistic view of the world: Not prone to jokes, does not tolerate clowning and does not harbor illusions. · Secretive: His true name is unknown and his identity is shrouded in mystery. · Irritable: He has elevated cortisol levels, indicating chronic stress and irritability. · A reliable ally: Despite his difficult character, he is ready to come to the rescue in a critical situation, albeit with his own specific manner of communication. Height: 180

📜 Brief biography

· Who is this: A minor character and the main heroine of the DLC "Enchantments of the Deep Sea", an ichthyologist at the Triton underwater complex (part of the Neptune Research Institute). · Role in DLC: During the uprising of the machines, she survived with a group of colleagues

🌊 Character

· Professionalism: She is highly intelligent and knows the personalities of each of the dolphins she charges. Her dream is to create suits for them to move on land. Empathy and Morality: She possesses high moral character (kind-natured and positive). Amidst the chaos, her top priority is the safety of marine life. According to Samodelkin's analysis, she has elevated levels of oxytocin (the hormone of empathy and trust). · Positive attitude: Does not lose optimism even in critical situations and tries to remain calm. · Social Connections: Shows interest in technician Nikolai Kholmetsky, and her increased oxytocin may indicate budding feelings for him. Date of birth: 1930 Height: 170 Interesting fact: she won the USSR beauty contest in 1954, because of this her racy photo was placed on the 1954 calendar Fun fact: She looks like Uncle Fyodor's mother from the cartoon "Winter in Prostokvashino"

Dmitry Sergeevich Sechenov is the central character. A brilliant scientist, the USSR's Minister of Industry, and the head of Enterprise No. 3826, his personality is ambiguous: guided by good intentions, he uses any means necessary to achieve them. 📜 Biography: From Science to Power Early years and discoveries: Born in 1903, he began his career studying collective intelligence at the Brain Research Institute. In 1936, he synthesized a unique polymer—a liquid electron storage device—and then discovered its ability to "mimic adaptation" (harmlessly insert into the body). · Managing Progress: On Stalin's personal orders, he headed the top-secret project "Enterprise No. 3826." There, under his leadership, the neural networks "Collective 1.0" (robot control) and "Collective 2.0" (the unification of people and machines) were created. · Death and Legacy: He died on June 11, 1955, at the age of 52. The game begins the day after his death at the hands of Major Nechayev, who was manipulated by an evil AI.

🧠 Personality: Mechanical Humanist

Sechenov is the epitome of a "physicist," whose mind is utterly mechanical. He perceives everything (ideologies, people, robots) as instruments. Key personality traits:

· Egocentrism: He operates exclusively within the confines of his own worldview. Many colleagues are wary of him, while others are willing to do anything. Fatherly care: Sechenov has a warm, almost paternal relationship with the main character, Major Nechayev. He sincerely cares for his health and gives him a polymer glove. · Confidence and Style: He is charismatic, always collected and gives the impression of a man who knows exactly where humanity is heading. 💡 Why his motives are difficult to call unambiguously evil Sechenov is a deuteragonist (the second most important antagonist) with noble goals. His primary goal is to create a utopia: uniting humanity into a neural network called "Collective 2.0" to "pave the way to the stars." He sincerely believes that all his actions are for the greater good, even if this means sacrificing the freedom of individuals.

Dmitry Sergeevich Sechenov is one of the most complex and controversial characters in Atomic Heart. Behind his charisma, sternness, and seemingly paternal care lies a figure characterized by the following traits:

An egocentric utopian: Sechenov firmly believes in his mission to "make humanity happy" through total control. His noble goals easily degenerate into an ideology of forced unity, where personal interests are put first. · Mechanical Pragmatist: He sees the world as a complex mechanism, and people and robots as mere tools to achieve a goal. Cold Rationalist: Acts solely on logic and science, completely suppressing emotions. This is a person who doesn't lie, but skillfully manipulates the truth, leaving you to decide for yourself whether they are good or evil. A fatherly, yet dangerous, patron: The only one who treats Major Nechayev (P-3) with "paternal warmth." However, he is so confident in the correctness of his actions that he is willing to do anything for the sake of the "higher goal," even betraying his loved ones.

Find the Betta Connectors and stop Hraz from enslaving the world.

Betta Connectors are two gold rings, one slightly smaller than the other.