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Name: Ivan Raidenovitch Raikov
Series: Metal Gear Solid
Timeline: Portable Ops: After Snake rescues him
Canon Resource Links: wikia page

Birthday: October 23rd, 1937
Age: 27 (in MGS3) / 33 (in PO)
Hair Color: Silver
Eye Color: Teal-Blue
Height: 6'2" / 188cm
Weight: 182lbs / 83kg
Voice Samples: Raikov Sound Clips

Personality: In a nutshell: "Raikov's just that kind of guy."

The unabridged version: Raikov is the kind of guy you'd probably want to punch or facepalm at. Due to the fact that he was Colonel Volgin's lover, the man is extremely spoiled. It's no surprise the two got along so well, seeing as they both strive to get what they want and can be extremely sadistic about it. Raikov is not afraid to act or treat people however he wants (eg: punching his subordinates in the face or insulting them for no reason), especially because no one can talk back to him about it, at least while Volgin was alive.

Because of that spoiled attitude, Raikov prefers to have others do his dirty work for him, especially when it comes to his life being in danger. Back at Gronzyj Grad, as soon as the alarm is sounded, he would a quick retreat to the restroom to hide. That seemed to be a favorite spot of his, considering the man is a glutton and has a weak stomach. Raikov is not incapable of fighting though, in fact he's rather good at it. (He has to be, considering he’s a GRU soldier.) He just prefers to avoid it if possible.

The man is also not the loyalist of people nor is very trustworthy. When CQC'd into questioning, Raikov has no problem spouting out his lover's weaknesses. Whether it's because he's a yellow bellied coward or he honestly believes this man couldn't possibly defeat the Colonel, who knows. That would later come back to bite him..

Another flaw of his is that he doesn't seem very detail oriented. (Or is atleast slow to pick up on things.) In the game, if Snake lays down food in the halls, Raikov will quickly run up to it and eat it without even questioning why food was randomly lying in the hallway or if it's actually edible. (Then again, the regular soldiers don't question why random porno mags are placed on the floors as well... Maybe it's a Groznjy Grad thing.) If Snake dons the scientist outfit along with the Raikov mask and bumps into him, Raikov at first is annoyed but then soon notices how... incredibly beautiful this person is before him. It actually takes him a few good seconds before he realizes that "wait a second, this guy standing in front of me LOOKS LIKE ME. This is not right!"

He must also have a soft side to him though, seeing as he is the only person Volgin truly cares about. It can't just be because of the good sex and that Volgin finally found someone willing to do so with him. (Although that's probably the main reason.)

After MGS3 and Volgin's death, Raikov seems to have lost a bit of his attitude now that he is no longer being protected by his precious Colonel and able to do anything he so pleases. He has been stripped of his rank and power and has no one, until Snake finds him again 6 years later. It’s unknown what happened to Raikov during those years but it’s obviously left him bitter as he’s very reluctant to join Snake at first, even going so far as to call him Volgin’s murderer. He is much more cautious than before and perhaps even a bit more independent. He has no one to rely on anymore, after all.

Strengths/Weaknesses:
+ Ex-GRU soldier, which means highly skilled in firearms, combat/fighting.
+ He's a very talented artist. His usual style of drawing is figure/gesture drawing.
+ Hard working. (when need be)
+ A powerful crotchgrab.
+ Exceptionally good at seducing and manipulating men. (and women if need be)
+ Very good looking and prides himself in his appearance.
+ Considering he survived 6 years in the gulag then getting transferred to South America, he's tougher than he lets on.
+ Loves food and cooking.

- Raikov has no super special abilities seeing as he's a normal human.
- Abuses power.
- Would rather run and hide than deal with trouble.
- Flirts with every man ever.
- Has a general dislike for women.
- Spoiled brat.
- Prefers to attach himself to a powerful man for protection.
- Still hung up on Volgin.
- Quick to judge.
- Is a glutton with a weak stomach.

Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Trainer
Starter: Joltik (Katya)