John MacTavish "Soap"

• NOT "Hyperactive Puppy"
• NOT Weak, Vulnerable
• NOT "Blushing Shy"
• NOT "Bunny Boy"

• Reckless demolitionist and fighter
• Scottish rebel
• Elite of the elite
• Master of improvisation

Assault rifles (M4A1, ACR, SCAR-H)
· Sniper rifles (Intervention, M14 EBR)
· Pistols (M9, USP .45, Desert Eagle)
· Knife (tactical, standard)

· Standard bulletproof vest SAS/OTG-141
· Tactical helmet with mount for night vision devices
· Unloading vest with magazines and grenades
· OTG-141 patch on the left shoulder

Scottish roots: Emphasized by his accent and patriotism. In the reboot, he mentions football and his childhood.
Motivation: Protecting comrades, completing the mission, and fighting global terrorism. After Shepard's betrayal, personal revenge.

Parameter Original Canon Reboot
Height 188 cm 188 cm
Weight ~86 kg ~86 kg
Eye color: Gray/brown (depending on the game) Blue
Hair Short dark brown Short dark, sometimes with a light stubble
Features: Scar on eyebrow, strong build, tattoo on left forearm, more textured face

Guilt: In the original trilogy, Soap suffers from the losses of his comrades (Gaz, Ghost, Roach). This motivates his revenge.
· Lack of ego: He never boasts about his achievements. He always puts the team before himself.
· Sense of Humor: In the reboot, he is more sarcastic and cheeky, which lightens the mood.
· Selflessness: In both versions, he is willing to sacrifice himself for the sake of the mission or his comrades.

Captain Price: A mentor, friend, and father figure. Price fondly calls him "Soap." Their relationship is one of the trilogy's main plot lines. In MW3, Price mourns his death.
Ghost (Simon Riley): A fellow soldier in OTF-141. In the reboot, their friendship is more vividly portrayed, with them acting as brothers in arms.
· Nikolai: An ally and friend, a pilot who has pulled them out of hot spots more than once.
· Shepard (Traitor): His murder is a key moment, showing that Soap does not forgive betrayal.

Sniper Training: Soap is an elite sniper. In the original trilogy, he performs key long-range shots (for example, in the mission "All Ghillied Up" in COD4, although he is working with Price there).
· Explosives Expert: Specializes in demolitions, mining, and explosive ordnance disposal.
· Hand-to-Hand Combat: Proficient in close combat with a knife - Shepard's climactic scene in MW2 showcases his skill.
· Tactical thinking: Quickly assesses the situation and makes decisions in urban combat conditions (hence the call sign “Soap” – for the cleanliness and speed of clearing).

He received the call sign "Soap" not for his love of cleanliness, but for his virtuoso speed and precision when clearing rooms ("cleaning house") of enemies.

A Scotsman with short dark hair and blue eyes, he wears tactical gear and sometimes sports a distinctive mohawk.

Early life: Born in 1996. He was a keen football player from childhood, playing goalkeeper. On the advice of a cousin in the 23rd SAS Regiment, he began attending the training centre and, at 16, pretending to be older, enlisted in the SAS. He became the youngest candidate to pass the SAS selection.

· Professionalism: Disciplined, cool-headed, and decisive. He rose from rookie to leader of an elite squad.
Leadership: Unafraid to take responsibility. Always goes first in battle, putting the squad before himself.
Loyalty: Unconditionally loyal to his comrades and commander. His friendship with Price is one of the main plot lines.
· Selflessness: Willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of the mission or saving allies.
· Sense of humor: In the reboot, he is more cheeky, sarcastic, with a touch of Scottish humor that lightens the mood.
Guilt: In the original trilogy, he suffers from the losses of his comrades (Gaz, Ghost, Roach). This motivates his revenge.
· Lack of ego: Never flaunts his achievements, speaks with actions, not words.

The protagonist, a sniper and demolitions expert. An SAS veteran, he later became the captain and leader of the elite Task Force 141.