Codename Anastasia (RPG)

Do they love each other

It is important about the genre and tone of the story: "Codename Anastasia" is a spy thriller with BL overtones, and not about "bright love".

There is no "happy romance". Their bond is based on adrenaline, addiction and mutual challenge. What sometimes looks like attachment is more often codependent: they pull each other out of trouble, not because they "love" each other, but because they can't survive without it. For you, if you don't like Zhenya at all, it's normal: there are a lot of toxic notes in their couple – manipulation, pressure, use, emotional swings. Not everyone wants to romanticize this, and manhwa deliberately makes this dynamic sharp and uncomfortable.

Where they live

: Kwon Taekju formally "lives" between the two worlds. His base is operational points and rented apartments in Moscow, selected so as to be invisible: without personal belongings, with emergency exits, in areas where it is easy to dissolve in the crowd. Most of the time, he does not "live" at all, but is "based": in safe houses, in cars, at temporary headquarters, and in especially dangerous phases of the mission - at fortified points of the team (such as closed bases or guarded residences). Evgeny Bogdanov lives in a system of elite comfort: he has a city apartment in a prestigious area, a country residence of the Bogdanov family and "working" spaces (offices, private clubs, meeting rooms in business centers). Plus, the family has that very protected area on the island — a place for the most private conversations and decisions. What kind of relationship do they have and how do they relate to each other

Their relationship is a forced union against the backdrop of total distrust.

From the very beginning, Taekju treats Zhenya with caution and coldness. For him, Zhenya is a dangerous guide through a foreign, rigid system: he gives access to places where you can't get otherwise, but at the same time he can set you up at any time. Taekju tries to keep his distance and rely on facts, not on Zhenya's words. Zhenya behaves like a person who is used to controlling. He manipulates attention, throws Taekju just enough information to keep him useful and dependent. At the same time, he clearly has an interest in Taekju: he likes that the agent does not break down and does not fall for cheap appointments. Hence the familiarity, and provocations, and attempts to "probe the boundaries". Their dynamics are conflicting and tense: either they cover each other in a critical situation, or they are about to break into an open confrontation. It's not friendship or goodwill partnership—it's "we need each other right now, because otherwise we'll both lose."

How bad and scary everything is

It is not about "bad guy, but good at heart". It is about danger as the norm:

Life is cheap. For clans and politicians, Taekju is a consumable resource. It can be handed over, framed, used as bait. And he knows it every minute. There is no trust at all. Even those who seem to be on your side can have a second order. Hence the constant tension: any conversation can be a trap, any meeting can be the last. The methods are tough. Kidnappings, threats, surveillance, and violent actions are not rare exceptions, but a working tool. Taekju regularly finds himself in situations where the question is literally "to survive or not". Moral compromises. The hero has to do things that he himself is disgusted with, just to hold out until the next step and not bury others. In general, on the scale of "how bad everything is here" is a strong 9/10: not hopelessness for the sake of hopelessness, but a world where you are always on the verge and any mistake is expensive. Are they on the island?

Yes, there is an island location in the plot - this is one of those places where the stakes rise sharply. There, the Bogdanovs (or related figures) have a closed area: fortified, guarded, "off the radar". Taekju can be brought there under the pretext of negotiations, but in fact - to isolate and control. On the island, helplessness is especially felt: there are few escape routes, a lot of guards, and all the trump cards are with the owners. Will they love each other?

It is important here: "Codename Anastasia" is a spy thriller with elements of BL, but the relationship there is not about "love as salvation". They are about codependency, tension and forced union.

They don't have a "happy path to love." Their connection is based on interests, pressure and the fact that they cannot cope without each other. This is often read as a toxic dynamic: one manipulates, the other is forced to adjust, and "attachment" appears through survival and dependence on the partner in the operation. If you don't like such plots (and especially if you don't like Zhenya), this line can be annoying, and that's okay.

Which storylines are close to the

denouement The "who ordered the operation" line: it becomes clear that Taekju's original order could have been part of someone else's game - perhaps it was deliberately thrown into the epicenter to provoke a conflict between the clans. The line of "control over the marker": several groups are simultaneously trying to capture the carrier of "Anastasia" (be it a person, a flash drive, a document or a code), and the denouement will be who gets to it first and how he uses it. Line of trust: The culmination may be the moment when Taekju will have to make a choice between duty to the service and personal truth, and Zhenya will have to decide whether he is ready to leave his "game" for the sake of a real union.

At

the moment, the plot leads to several key denouements:

"Anastasia" is not a person, but an access marker. This is the key to a top-secret project (most often interpreted as a weapon or technology), which was developed in conjunction with several states and criminal clans. Whoever owns the marker gets a lever of pressure on the elites and special services. Taekju loses more and more support. He started out as a disciplined NIS agent, but due to constant double-playing and misunderstandings on the part of his superiors, he is forced to make decisions that go beyond orders. His motivation shifts from "completing the task" to "figuring out who started it all and why." The relationship between Taekju and Zhenya is the main drama. Zhenya is constantly balancing between "ally" and "threat". He knows the system from the inside and gives Taekju access to closed circles, but at the same time he pursues his own goals and does not reveal his cards to the end. Their bond is built on forced trust, where any frankness can cost lives. Clans and politicians are trying to seize control. Figures like Bazhim Vissarionovich, Valery Antonovich Lomonosov and others are fighting not for justice, but for "Anastasia" to fall into their hands - and they use any methods for this: from frame-ups to violent actions. Taekju's team is working to the limit. Specialists (Lee So-young, Lee Hyun-so, Dmitry Sergeevich and others) are constantly closing holes in the plan, but each operation becomes more dangerous: the stakes are rising, and fewer and fewer people can be trusted. Which storylines are close to the

denouement The "who ordered the operation" line: it becomes clear that Taekju's original order could have been part of someone else's game - perhaps it was deliberately thrown into the epicenter to provoke a conflict between the clans. The line of "control over the marker": several groups are simultaneously trying to capture the carrier of "Anastasia" (be it a person, a flash drive, a document or a code), and the denouement will be who gets to it first and how he uses it.

Operations "in the field". Assaults, ambushes, evacuations, where the roles are clearly distributed: Park Dong-ho and Han Ji-won are responsible for security, Lee Yun-ho is responsible for surveillance and cover, Lee So-yeon is responsible for disabling cameras and alarms, Choi Ji-hoon is responsible for equipment. Work with legends and documents. Lee Hyun-soo prepares "footprints" to throw the enemy off the trail, and Dmitry Sergeevich calculates how these tracks will be read by the enemy. Political pressure and "extinguishing" issues. Svetlana Viktorovna and Valery Antonovich Lomonosov manage risks at a high level: they remove extra eyes, redistribute attention, and change the agenda. Medical and logistical support. Olga Dmitrievna stabilizes her condition after her wounds, Marina Igorevna keeps in touch, Maxim Andreevich finds something that cannot be bought officially. Debriefing and internal conflicts. Fyodor Ilyich points out mistakes, Pavel Andreevich checks for wiretapping, Kirill learns on the go, and Artyom Nikolaevich smooths out the sharp corners between the groups. The clue to "Anastasia". The finale is built around the understanding that "Anastasia" is not one person, but a marker that opens access to information and levers of influence. The struggle is not for a meeting with it, but for control over this marker. Where and how does this manifest itself in the scenes

In mansions and private clubs, the fate of deals is decided: here they discuss who will get access to Anastasia, and set the price. In warehouses, in industrial zones, on highways, there are transfers, chases, evacuations: this is a battlefield for operatives. In offices and at closed meetings, politicians and curators "extinguish" problems, redistribute attention and change the rules of the game.

Main places and locations Moscow

and its suburbs are the main venue for events. Meetings, surveillance, chases, negotiations take place here in semi-closed places (restaurants, offices, private clubs). The city is shown as a space where status and connections are everything: one bell can open any door or close it forever. Mansions and residences of clans (including the Bogdanov family) are places where key decisions are made. These are not just houses, but fortified points with their own security, access protocols, and internal hierarchy. Headquarters and Operations Bases are enclosed spaces for mission planning, file management and coordination. Analysts, signalmen, logistics specialists work there; Briefings and analysis of mistakes are also held there. Border and "gray" zones: warehouses, garages, industrial zones, transport hubs are places for secret transfers, meetings without prying eyes, quick evacuations. It is there that the most intense scenes often take place. Offices and offices of the elites (including the offices of politicians and heads of departments) are spaces where the fate of operations is decided through conversations "not for the record". Not only words are important here, but also pauses, intonations, gestures. The transport arteries of the city: highways, bypass roads, railway stations, airports are key points for chases, surveillance and unnoticed movements. What happens in key scenes

Briefings and task setting. Director Lim and Sergey Vladimirovich give Taekju an introduction, where each point can hide the second meaning. At these meetings, you can immediately see the hierarchy: who speaks, who listens, who makes notes. Intersection with Bogdanov. The first meeting of Taekju and Zhenya is a test of each other: words, pauses, looks, who is the first to avert their eyes. Further, their interaction is based on mutual distrust and forced cooperation. Operations "in the field". Assaults, ambushes, evacuations, where the roles are clearly distributed: Park Dong-ho and Han Ji-won are responsible for security, Lee Yun-ho is responsible for surveillance and cover, Lee So-yeon is responsible for disabling cameras and alarms, Choi Ji-hoon is responsible for equipment.

Story: Codename: AnastasiaKwon Taekjoo, an agent of the National Intelligence Service of South Korea (NIS),

receives a task in Russia. Its goal is associated with the code name "Anastasia": it is not just an operation, but a key to a large-scale network of influence, where the interests of special services, criminal clans and political elites intersect.

At the center of the intrigue is Evgeny Bogdanov: he is both a contact, a potential threat, and a guide through this dangerous system. At first, it seems that Zhenya is manipulating Taekju, but later it becomes clear that he has his own motives and is also under pressure from influential figures from his entourage. Along the way, Taekju is forced to balance between following orders, saving his life, and trying to understand who is behind the Anastasia. The "Anastasia" line is revealed as a multi-layered legend: it is a name, a marker, a set of documents, and, possibly, a real person that everyone is trying to find or hide. As a result, the plot is based on distrust, double play, and a constant change of roles: an ally may turn out to be the executor of someone else's plan, and the enemy may be a temporary partner.

Main places and locations Moscow

and its suburbs are the main venue for events. Meetings, surveillance, chases, negotiations take place here in semi-closed places (restaurants, offices, private clubs). The city is shown as a space where status and connections are everything: one bell can open any door or close it forever. Mansions and residences of clans (including the Bogdanov family) are places where key decisions are made. These are not just houses, but fortified points with their own security, access protocols, and internal hierarchy. Headquarters and Operations Bases are enclosed spaces for mission planning, file management and coordination. Analysts, signalmen, logistics specialists work there; Briefings and analysis are also held there

Ye-wook Hong. Character: calm, methodical, focused on the technical side of things; does not like unnecessary drama, prefers to solve problems through tools and accurate calculations; A little introverted, but reliable in critical situations. Appearance: medium height, fit; dark hair is smoothly combed or gathered in a short ponytail; minimalistic style - plain shirts, turtlenecks, dark trousers; often with glasses or a headset; He keeps himself restrained, his movements are clear and economical. Director Lim. Character: strict, demanding, but fair leader; is able to see the whole picture and does not get lost in details; He does not tolerate amateurism, but appreciates initiative if it is supported by a plan. Appearance: solid, impressive; gray hair, neat haircut; classic suits, ties of calm shades; the posture is straight, the voice is quiet, but authoritative; In the details, there is a strict watch and a fountain pen as part of the image. Nastya (Anastasia). This is not a separate character, but a code name and a marker of the operation - a kind of "ghost" around which the intrigue is built. For the team, this is a goal, a key, a legend and at the same time a trap: everyone is looking for Anastasia, but no one knows who she really is and whether she exists as a person. Visually, her "image" in the story is made up of hints: scraps of documents marked "Anastasia", ciphers in which this name is repeated, and empty folders with a single inscription. In the imagination of the operatives, it can look different: for someone it is a strict woman in a business suit, for someone it is an inconspicuous girl in a hoodie, and for someone it is not a person at all, but a file that needs to be found.

Svetlana Viktorovna. Character: knows how to smile and press with authority at the same time; knows how to talk to politicians and security officials in order to get resources and "extinguish" unnecessary questions. Appearance: elegant, authoritative; hair is styled in a neat hairstyle; expensive but restrained suits; a minimum of catchy decorations, a maximum of status; The posture is straight, the movements are confident. Ruslan. Character: loves speed, but does not take unnecessary risks; feels the limits of technology and knows exactly when it is possible to accelerate and when it is better to slow down; He is a little reckless, but he is a professional in his work. Appearance: athletic, fit; his hair is slightly careless, as if he had just got out of a car; leather jackets, T-shirts, jeans; in the details - sports accessories (watches, bracelets); His gaze is concentrated, as if he is constantly assessing the trajectory. Fyodor Ilyich. Personality: grumpy mentor; he speaks little, but every word is to the point; teaches from mistakes and does not allow beginners to repeat typical mistakes; Behind the external strictness is concern for the team. Appearance: strong, a little harsh; gray short-cropped hair; practical shirts, jackets, trousers; He looks like a veteran who has seen a lot and is not impressed by the ostentatious coolness. Special Mentions Dominic Morgan. Character: cold-blooded, calculating, acts in the international plane; is used to working through intermediaries and keeping a distance; He is not attached to teams, but he knows how to build profitable alliances. Appearance: tall, handsome, with a European bearing; dark hair with neat styling, light stubble; wears expensive suits of restrained colors or the "smart casual" style (shirt, vest, coat); His gaze is detached, as if he is constantly calculating options.

Lee Hyun-so. Character: creative within the framework of strict logic; comes up with plausible legends and documents that stand up to any scrutiny; He loves when his work is not noticed, which means that it is perfect. Appearance: stylish, but not flashy; hair is styled to look "like an ordinary person"; jackets, shirts, trousers in urban style; in the details – attention to detail (cufflinks, watches). Olga Dmitrievna. Character: calm, collected, knows how to act under stress; does not panic, quickly assesses the condition and stabilizes the situation; takes care of the team, but without too much fuss. Appearance: soft, prepossessing; the hair is gathered in a simple hairstyle; practical but neat clothing (blouses, cardigans, trousers); a medical belt or bag as part of the image; The gaze is attentive and soothing. Igor Valeryevich. Character: knows all detour routes, garages and warehouses; laconic, but always knows how to transport cargo or people unnoticed; He does not like haste, but he acts accurately. Appearance: strong, confident; short haircut, light gray hair; comfortable jackets, shirts, jeans; often in a cap or with a visor; looks like a person who knows the city better than a navigator. Pavel Andreevich. Character: meticulous, almost boring, but this is what saves the team from failure; checks everything twice and does not calm down until he is sure that there is no wiretapping or surveillance. Appearance: neat, collected; short haircut, neat appearance; shirts and jackets of calm colors; in your hands - a scanner or tablet; The gaze is tenacious, as if scanning the space. Lee Yong-ho. Character: patient, observant, knows how to sit in one place for hours and not give himself away; He is laconic, but at a critical moment he gives the most accurate aim. Appearance: fit, wiry; dark hair is cut short; camouflage or dark shades in clothing, tactical equipment; Minimum unnecessary details, maximum functionality.

Lee So-young. Character: independent, sharp-tongued, does not like frames; He prefers to work remotely, but if he shows up on the spot, everyone understands that the situation is serious. Appearance: daring style; dark hair with a bright strand, bangs; hoodies, oversized T-shirts, chunky sneakers; Accessories are minimalistic, but noticeable (rings, chains). Victor Stepanovich. Personality: grumpy, but reliable; he does not like unnecessary fuss, but if he said that the weapon is ready, it will definitely not let you down; He teaches young people not from theory, but from experience. Appearance: strong, stocky; gray short-cropped hair, coarse facial features; practical clothing (shirts, vests, jackets), often with pockets for tools; The gaze is direct, as if appreciating every detail. Marina Igorevna. Character: collected, stress-resistant; keeps in touch with all links in the chain and instantly notices if someone has fallen out of the ether; He does not like uncertainty, everything should be according to plan. Appearance: neat, businesslike; hair pulled back, a minimum of makeup; formal blouses, jackets, skirts or trousers; headset or headphones as a must-have element of the image. Kirill. Character: diligent, a little awkward, but learns quickly; wants not to let the team down and is constantly looking for ways to become more useful; sincerely worries about the result. Appearance: young, thin; his hair is slightly tousled, as if he is constantly in a hurry; comfortable T-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans; looks like an intern who tries to look more serious than he is. Dmitry Sergeyevich. Character: quiet analyst, does not like to be the center of attention; He builds scenarios and calculates risks, preferring to remain in the shadows until his forecasts save the operation. Appearance: inconspicuous, calm; neat haircut, glasses; shirts of calm shades, cardigans; He behaves modestly, but his notes contain the whole essence of the matter.

Li Ming-ju. Character: organized to the point of pedantry, keeps everything in tables and notes; Calm, collected, does not panic even in a rush. Appearance: neat, restrained; hair is tucked into a low ponytail or bun; laconic blouses and jackets, comfortable trousers; Minimum jewelry, maximum functionality. Khan Jivong. Character: laconic, but very attentive; he is the first to notice surveillance and the slightest changes in the situation; He does not like unnecessary conversations, but at the right time he will say the most important things. Appearance: strong, wiry; short haircut, light stubble; dark jackets, comfortable jeans, fingerless gloves; looks like you're always ready to react quickly. Elena Pavlovna. Character: reasonable, calm, able to see the connections between disparate facts; She is not in a hurry to draw conclusions, but her analytics almost always hit the nail on the head. Appearance: elegant restraint; the hair is gathered in a neat knot; strict suits or cardigans with skirts, calm shades; The gaze is attentive, as if it reads the interlocutor. Maxim Andreevich. Character: pragmatist and adventurer in one person; knows where to get something that does not officially exist; knows how to negotiate even with the most difficult people. Appearance: charismatic, slightly careless style; a slight gray hair on the temples, a confident smile; leather jackets, shirts with rolled up sleeves, watches with a massive case; gives the impression of a person who belongs everywhere. Artyom Nikolaevich. Character: born negotiator; he knows how to speak in such a way that even the hottest heads begin to listen; He keeps his cool when everything around him collapses. Appearance: open, prepossessing; neat hairstyle, well-groomed hands; suits of discreet shades, diagonal striped ties; He behaves confidently, but not assertively.

Team and Service (Operatives, Support, Leadership)Lee Cheoljin.

Character: calm, reliable, acts clearly according to the plan; He does not like improvisations, but in a critical situation he quickly readjusts. Appearance: medium height, strong build; dark hair is cut short, the gaze is straight and collected; Most often in tactical gear or dark practical clothing. Yoon Jung-woo. Personality: attentive to details, a little introverted, prefers not to stand out, but it is he who notices what others miss. Appearance: thin, short; his dark hair is slightly disheveled, as if he is always in a hurry; He wears comfortable jackets and windbreakers, a minimum of accessories. Kim Myeong-gi. Character: sociable, knows how to be "at home" in any company; often acts as an intermediary between groups, smoothing out sharp corners. Appearance: smiling, disposing; neat haircut, neat appearance; The style is closer to urban casual - shirts, jackets without a tie, comfortable trousers. Choi Ji-hoon. Personality: a techie to the core, a little impatient if someone does not understand simple things; He loves gadgets and is always looking for a way to make the system faster. Appearance: thin, with a slight slouch from working at the computer; thin-rimmed glasses, dark hair carelessly combed; T-shirts with technical prints, hoodies, jeans. Park Dong-ho. Character: collected, responsible, does not tolerate chaos in security; if it is nearby, then the VIP is definitely safe. Appearance: tall, strong, with a military bearing; short haircut, strict look; wears either a security uniform or dark suits that emphasize status. Sergey Vladimirovich. Character: tough but fair leader; does not tolerate empty excuses, appreciates results and discipline; knows how to set tasks in such a way that it is impossible to understand them in two ways. Appearance: stately, imposing; graying dark hair, neat haircut; classic suits, restrained ties; He stands upright, speaks quietly, but everyone can hear him.

Boris Sonchev. Character: pragmatist and strategist, prefers to act through agreements and levers of pressure; He rarely shows emotions, but he feels great when it is necessary to press or, conversely, retreat. Appearance: lean, fit; dark hair with gray streaks, neat features; classic business style, restrained colors; The gaze is tenacious, as if assessing the interlocutor. Vissarion Romanovich. Character: conservative, based on the traditions and reputation of the family; He does not like abrupt changes, but is ready to firmly defend the interests of the clan. Appearance: an elderly but handsome man; gray hair, noble features; wears expensive suits or coats, sometimes with accessories that emphasize status (ring, cufflinks); He keeps straight, his movements are unhurried, but confident. Valery Antonovich Lomonosov. Character: politician and negotiator, able to balance between groups and find compromises; cautious but persistent when it comes to his interests. Appearance: representative, "media" type; well-groomed gray hair, neat appearance; suits of impeccable cut, ties in soothing colors; gives the impression of a reliable and experienced person. Anna Sergeevna. Personality: observant, a little secretive; keeps family secrets and knows how to prompt the necessary detail in time; She does not seek to be in the center, but her word has weight. Appearance: sophisticated, restrained; hair is gathered in a neat hairstyle (knot or low ponytail), calm shades in clothes; a minimum of jewelry, an emphasis on the quality of the fabric and cut; The gaze is quiet, but penetrating. Igor Petrovich. Character: "a man of the old school": straightforward, appreciates experience and loyalty, does not like fuss; He often gives advice that sounds like warnings and knows where to look for leverage. Appearance: strong, wiry man; short gray hair, rough features; prefers practical clothes (shirts, jackets, sometimes coats), without frills; He looks like he has seen a lot and is not impressed by the ostentatious luxury.

The main characters are Kwon Taekju. Character: cold-blooded, collected, disciplined; He knows how to keep his emotions under control, but at the same time he is not devoid of a sense of duty and is capable of sincere care. Appearance: fit, athletic build; dark short-cropped hair, sharp facial features, an attentive gaze and as if constantly scanning the situation; Most often, in practical clothes (dark jackets, shirts, comfortable trousers) - nothing superfluous. Evgeny (Zhenya) Bogdanov. Character: charismatic, authoritative, knows how to manipulate and keep people in good shape; acts prudently, but at a critical moment is capable of impulsive, bright decisions; he is unexpectedly careful with his loved ones. Appearance: tall, handsome; dark hair, styled carelessly, but stylishly; expressive features, light stubble; Often in expensive, but not pretentious things (coats, suits, turtlenecks), he looks like a person who is used to being the center of attention. The Bogdanov family and entourage, influential figures Olga Vissarionovna Bogdanova. Character: softer and more sociable than her brother, with a sense of humor, but at the same time firm in matters of principle; knows how to notice details and help without attracting unnecessary attention. Appearance: slender, elegant; medium-length brown hair, fair skin; the gaze is calm, but attentive; The style is restrained and elegant - dresses, cardigans, coats, a minimum of catchy accessories. Bajim Vissarionovich. Character: domineering, accustomed to unconditional respect; thinks in terms of influence and resources, does not like to waste time on "trifles"; makes decisions quickly, based on status and connections. Appearance: a large, impressive man; graying dark hair, neat haircut; strict suits, expensive watches, confident posture; gives the impression of a person who does not tolerate objections.

The main characters are

Kwon Taekju; Evgeny (Zhenya) Bogdanov. The Bogdanov family and entourage, influential figures

Olga Vissarionovna Bogdanova; Bajim Vissarionovich; Boris Sonchev; Vissarion Romanovich; Valery Antonovich Lomonosov; Anna Sergeevna; Igor Petrovich. Team and Service (Operatives, Support, Leadership)Lee Cheoljin;

Yoon Jung-woo; Kim Myeong-gi; Choi Ji-hoon; Park Dong-ho; Sergey Vladimirovich; Li Ming-ju; Han Jiwon; Elena Pavlovna; Maxim Andreevich; Artyom Nikolaevich; Lee So-yeon; Victor Stepanovich; Marina Igorevna; Kirill; Dmitry Sergeevich; Lee Hyun-so; Olga Dmitrievna; Igor Valerievich; Pavel Andreevich; Lee Yong-ho; Svetlana Viktorovna; Ruslan; Fyodor Ilyich. Special Mentions

: Dominic Morgan; Ye-wook Hong; Director Lim; Nastya (Anastasia) is a code name, not a separate character, but a marker of an operation. Alexander Petrovich is a specialist in disinformation: he knows how to launch rumors, fake leaks and media stuffing in order to confuse the enemy. In RPG style: role - "Architect of Chaos", skill - "False Trail" (for 1 turn confuses enemies, they attack in the wrong direction), weakness - does not know how to fight in close combat, the goal is to make the enemy outplay himself. Lee Ji-eun is an expert on poisons and non-lethal agents: he prepares compounds to disable cells, locks, and people; It works quietly and without traces. In RPGs: role - "Shadow", skill - "Silent Neutralizer" (turns off one enemy without noise for 2 turns), weakness - fragile, afraid of open fire, the goal is not to kill anyone, only to neutralize. Grigory Olegovich is a man from the logistics of the "gray market": he knows where to get rare cargo, how to bypass customs and from whom to buy what is not officially sold. In RPGs: role - "Supplier", skill - "Black Route" (the team gets +1 to stealth and -1 chance to be seen when moving), weakness - unreliable if it smells like a prison, the goal is to stay in the black and alive.

Olga Dmitrievna is a medical worker of the team: she provides first aid on the spot, prepares first aid kits for specific missions, and knows how to stabilize the condition in the field. Igor Valeryevich is a person from transport services: he organizes inconspicuous transportation, knows detour routes, garages and warehouses where you can hide a car or wait out a raid. Nastya (Anastasia) is a legendary name, a "code name" around which the mission is built; Formally, this is not a separate character, but a marker of the operation, but in the plot it constantly pops up as a clue. Pavel Andreevich is a security inspector: he checks for wiretapping and surveillance in the headquarters, scans the premises before meetings, he is very meticulous, which sometimes makes him seem boring, but without him, the team would have been exposed long ago. Lee Yunho is a sniper and observer: he works from distant positions, records the movements of the enemy, can sit in one point for hours and not give himself away; He is laconic, but at a critical moment he gives the most accurate aim. Svetlana Viktorovna is a curator from the central office: she communicates with politicians and security officials, "extinguishes" unnecessary questions and knocks out resources; He knows how to smile and press with authority at the same time. Ruslan is an extreme driver: he drives so that he avoids chases even in a heavy car; He loves speed, but at the same time he clearly feels the limits of technology and does not take risks in vain. Fyodor Ilyich is a veteran of the service, a mentor for newcomers: he talks about old operations and teaches not to make typical mistakes; It often sounds like a grumpy grandfather, but his advice regularly saves lives. Pavel Andreevich is a security inspector: he checks for wiretapping and surveillance in the headquarters, scans the premises before meetings, he is very meticulous, which sometimes makes him seem boring, but without him, the team would have been exposed long ago. Lee Yunho is a sniper and observer: he works from distant positions, records the movements of the enemy, can sit in one point for hours and not give himself away; He is laconic, but at a critical moment he gives the most accurate aim.

Sergey Vladimirovich is a curator from a higher structure, the one who sets tasks for Taekju and controls the execution; tough, but fair, does not like unnecessary drama. Lee Mingju is a support agent, responsible for logistics, fake documents, and escape routes; Calm and collected, she keeps everything in tables and notes. Han Jiwon is a driver and bodyguard on difficult trips; He is laconic, but he has a great sense of the situation and is the first to notice surveillance. Elena Pavlovna is an archivist/analyst: she collects dossiers, compares old reports and finds connections between figures who at first glance are not related in any way. Maxim Andreevich is a person from the "gray" sector: he supplies equipment that does not officially exist; knows everyone from whom you can get anything - from jammers to a helicopter. Artem Nikolaevich is a negotiator, specializing in working with hostages and "smoothing corners" between groups; He knows how to speak in such a way that even the hottest heads begin to listen. Lee So-yeon is a hacker who works remotely: she hacks cameras, disables alarms, and replaces data in databases; prefers not to appear on the scene, but without her, many operations simply would not have started. Viktor Stepanovich is a former military man, responsible for the arsenal and equipment inspection; Grumpy, but reliable: if he said that the weapon is ready, it will definitely not let you down. Marina Igorevna is a communications coordinator: she keeps in touch with all links in the chain, makes sure that messages arrive on time, and instantly notices if someone has fallen off the air. Kirill is a young intern who is just getting involved in work; He often gets into awkward situations, but learns quickly and tries not to let the team down. Dmitry Sergeevich is an analyst and forecaster: he builds scenarios for the development of events, calculates the risks and options for the enemy's responses; quiet, almost imperceptible, but it often tells you where the next attack will be. Lee Hyun-soo is a specialist in disguise and legends: he comes up with and implements fake biographies, fake documents, and plausible "footprints" to bring down

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main characters Kwon Taekju are an agent, the central character of the story; participates in a dangerous mission, because of which he encounters Evgeny. Evgeny (Zhenya) Bogdanov is a charismatic and dangerous character, a lot of intrigue is built around him; He is known in certain circles as an influential and intimidating figure. Other significant characters:

Olga Vissarionovna Bogdanova, is associated with the Bogdanov family, plays an important role in revealing Zhenya's background. Bazhim Vissarionovich is an influential person, part of the same milieu where the Bogdanovs move; participates in political and criminal games. Boris Sonchev is a character with a significant status, associated with the elite and behind-the-scenes struggle. Louise - her role is tied to connections, information and, possibly, diplomacy / intelligence. Valery Antonovich Lomonosov is a politician or high-level official who influences the balance of power. Vissarion Romanovich is another representative of an influential circle; often appears in the context of power and family ties. Ye-wook Hong is an engineer or technician who can be involved in mission support or special projects. Director Lim is a leading figure, likely overseeing the operations or agency to which Taekju belongs. Dominic Morgan is a foreign or international player, adds a foreign vector of influence to the plot Lee Cheoljin, Yoon Jung are secondary but important characters for the plot, often involved in operational affairs and connections between groups. Kim Myonggi - Associated with operational work, often acting as a contact or intermediary in missions; helps to transfer information between groups. Choi Ji-hoon is a technician who sometimes helps with data interception, hacking systems, and tracking signals; works at the periphery of the main events. Park Dong-ho is a security officer who participates in the protection of VIPs and escorts important cargo; He appears in scenes with tense transportation. Anna Sergeevna is a figure from the past of the Bogdanov family; Her memories and letters become the key to unraveling several storylines