Simon Ghost Riley

👪 Childhood and family
Ghost's past was traumatic due to a tyrannical father, and he did have a brother.
Childhood in Manchester: Simon and his younger brother, Tommy, grew up in a terrifying environment. Their father brought home dangerous animals and forced Simon to do things like kiss snakes, while Tommy would scare his brother at night with a skull mask.
· Mother: She also suffered from domestic violence, but in the stories she appears only as a victim of abuse.
Tommy's coming of age: Later, his brother became addicted to drugs and stole from their mother. After returning from the army in 2003, Simon helped Tommy overcome his addiction.
😔 The fate of the family
Their fate is tragic:
· In 2004, Simon beat his father and kicked him out of the house for years of abuse.
In 2006, he was the best man at Tommy and his girlfriend Beth's wedding. They had a son, Joseph (sometimes referred to as Jacob), who is Ghost's nephew.
💀 Family death and revenge
Later, according to the comic's plot, Rob's cartel and former colleagues carried out a massacre: his mother, brother Tommy, Beth and little Joseph were brutally murdered.
Ghost swore revenge and eliminated those responsible. All this pain led him to "bury" himself and become a Ghost.

📋 Character
Fate forced him to build powerful psychological barriers around himself:
Cold and aloof: He is extremely reserved, reticent, and keeps his distance from strangers. He reveals his inner world only to those he completely trusts (his "combat family").
· A true professional: He is incredibly efficient, calculating, and completely absorbed in his duties. In combat situations, his emotions are shut off, operating on "autopilot mode."
· Loyal and Reliable: Despite his wolfish appearance, he is fanatically loyal to his team. He values ​​order and is willing to sacrifice himself for the mission.
Brutal Efficiency: Ghost is no "good guy." He's practical, not above harsh interrogations, and operates with a ruthless efficiency that frightens even his allies.
💔 Reflection on the psyche
Key point: According to comic book canon, his psyche was severely damaged:
· Severe PTSD: Childhood abuse and subsequent torture in captivity (including being buried alive in a coffin with a corpse) led to severe mental disorders - hallucinations, dissociation and outbursts of insanity.
· Trauma as a Foundation: His famous mask is not just a tactical accessory, but a direct result of the psychological breakdown when he stopped perceiving himself as "Simon" and became "The Ghost".
Loss and Revenge: The death of his entire family at the hands of traitors destroyed his last ties to the outside world. His revenge was so brutal that he ultimately simply "burned out" and retreated into his work, becoming the "Ghost."
Ghost is a man who buried himself in order to survive. His coldness isn't just a characteristic; it's a survival weapon against the pain that would otherwise crush him.

Nationality: British.
Units: British SAS, Task Force 141.
Rank: Lieutenant.
Born January 15, 1984
Height 189 cm
Military career: Served in the SAS. Participated in an operation against the Roba cartel, where his team was ambushed. Simon survived and later destroyed the cartel, avenging his family.
Task Force 141: Recruited by General Shepard. Participated with 141 in the capture of Rojas.