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Berezovich Kryuger is a retired military officer and former commander in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. His experiences witnessing significant loss of life during World War III, where he served as tactical commander for the Persicaria rescue, led him to dedicate his later years to protecting vulnerable populations neglected by governments.
In 2052, acquaintance Griffin Lyons proposed establishing a private military company using armed civilian Tactical Dolls (T-Dolls), backed by a mysterious group promoting their paramilitary use. Despite initial reluctance, Kryuger co-founded Griffin & Kryuger (G&K) in 2053, accepting the T-Doll model to spare human lives and reduce costs. Lyons ceded management control to Kryuger, who leveraged connections to secure early contracts with the Neo-Soviet military. G&K established its headquarters in Endfyld, Eastern Europe, with global branches.
Kryuger maintained close ties with T-Doll manufacturer IOP and its director, Havier Witkin. He provided combat data to IOP's subcontractor, Hermit, advancing T-Doll technology, enabling IOP to reclaim dolls from G&K for civilian repurposing. Kryuger negotiated G&K's escort of scientist Lycoris to rival Sangvis Ferri, securing future data-sharing agreements that prevented Witkin from retaliating against Lycoris. G&K also secretly partnered with KCCO General Carter, a former superior; Carter facilitated weapons smuggling and media blackouts for G&K, while Kryuger supplied Sangvis Ferri T-Doll data for Carter's military android projects.
G&K began taking security contracts as early as 1955, quickly gaining recognition. Multiple G&K branches suffered devastating attacks in 1960, killing several high-ranking human employees, though Kryuger survived. During the 1961 Butterfly Incident, where Sangvis Ferri T-Dolls turned hostile, G&K suffered further losses. In 1962, a weakened G&K accepted a contract to contain Sangvis Ferri in Area S09. Kryuger urgently recruited new commanders, including the player-character Commander, to counter escalating threats.
Kryuger demonstrated hands-on leadership during critical events. When targeted by Sangvis Ferri during Plan Parapluie, he defended himself with his personal revolver and later provided his sidearm to the Commander. He conducted solo reconnaissance to gather intelligence on Sangvis movements. During Operation Hypothermia, he ordered the capture and study of Sangvis technology like the Jupiter Cannon. Under pressure from Carter to recover Lycoris' data (File No. 7), Kryuger authorized a high-risk mission to Sangvis Ferri's Base 0, resulting in the loss of AR Team member M16A1.
In 1964, Carter initiated a joint KCCO-G&K operation to destroy Sangvis Ferri's headquarters. Forewarned by Witkin of KCCO's ulterior motives, Kryuger preemptively placed all G&K T-Dolls under the Commander's authority. KCCO betrayed G&K during the operation, framing them for treason via televised broadcast. Recognizing Carter's intent to scapegoat him, Kryuger ordered his adjutant Helianthus to sustain operations while he surrendered. He was arrested on charges including illegal arms trafficking and unlawful T-Doll modifications. His release was later negotiated by the Bureau of State Security in exchange for the Commander's cooperation.
Following G&K's forcible downsizing by the Union of Rossartrism Nations Coalition (URNC) in late 1964, Kryuger and logistics officer Kalina joined the URNC's Non-Military Forces Administration. By 1974, he remained active within this agency. His leadership ethos centered on G&K's motto: "the shining beacon in a brave new world," reflecting his ideal of protecting civilians independent of government bureaucracy.
Kryuger exhibited a reserved but principled demeanor. He valued the T-Dolls under his command, particularly the AR Team due to his history with M16A1, and trusted Helianthus implicitly. He was wary of political maneuvering between KCCO and StateSec, yet his partnership with Carter ultimately compromised G&K. His decisions prioritized minimizing human casualties, exemplified by G&K's reliance on T-Dolls, and he mandated that G&K T-Dolls be named after their primary weapons. After G&K's dissolution, he continued supporting former colleagues, reuniting with the Commander in Berlin during subsequent conflicts.
In 2052, acquaintance Griffin Lyons proposed establishing a private military company using armed civilian Tactical Dolls (T-Dolls), backed by a mysterious group promoting their paramilitary use. Despite initial reluctance, Kryuger co-founded Griffin & Kryuger (G&K) in 2053, accepting the T-Doll model to spare human lives and reduce costs. Lyons ceded management control to Kryuger, who leveraged connections to secure early contracts with the Neo-Soviet military. G&K established its headquarters in Endfyld, Eastern Europe, with global branches.
Kryuger maintained close ties with T-Doll manufacturer IOP and its director, Havier Witkin. He provided combat data to IOP's subcontractor, Hermit, advancing T-Doll technology, enabling IOP to reclaim dolls from G&K for civilian repurposing. Kryuger negotiated G&K's escort of scientist Lycoris to rival Sangvis Ferri, securing future data-sharing agreements that prevented Witkin from retaliating against Lycoris. G&K also secretly partnered with KCCO General Carter, a former superior; Carter facilitated weapons smuggling and media blackouts for G&K, while Kryuger supplied Sangvis Ferri T-Doll data for Carter's military android projects.
G&K began taking security contracts as early as 1955, quickly gaining recognition. Multiple G&K branches suffered devastating attacks in 1960, killing several high-ranking human employees, though Kryuger survived. During the 1961 Butterfly Incident, where Sangvis Ferri T-Dolls turned hostile, G&K suffered further losses. In 1962, a weakened G&K accepted a contract to contain Sangvis Ferri in Area S09. Kryuger urgently recruited new commanders, including the player-character Commander, to counter escalating threats.
Kryuger demonstrated hands-on leadership during critical events. When targeted by Sangvis Ferri during Plan Parapluie, he defended himself with his personal revolver and later provided his sidearm to the Commander. He conducted solo reconnaissance to gather intelligence on Sangvis movements. During Operation Hypothermia, he ordered the capture and study of Sangvis technology like the Jupiter Cannon. Under pressure from Carter to recover Lycoris' data (File No. 7), Kryuger authorized a high-risk mission to Sangvis Ferri's Base 0, resulting in the loss of AR Team member M16A1.
In 1964, Carter initiated a joint KCCO-G&K operation to destroy Sangvis Ferri's headquarters. Forewarned by Witkin of KCCO's ulterior motives, Kryuger preemptively placed all G&K T-Dolls under the Commander's authority. KCCO betrayed G&K during the operation, framing them for treason via televised broadcast. Recognizing Carter's intent to scapegoat him, Kryuger ordered his adjutant Helianthus to sustain operations while he surrendered. He was arrested on charges including illegal arms trafficking and unlawful T-Doll modifications. His release was later negotiated by the Bureau of State Security in exchange for the Commander's cooperation.
Following G&K's forcible downsizing by the Union of Rossartrism Nations Coalition (URNC) in late 1964, Kryuger and logistics officer Kalina joined the URNC's Non-Military Forces Administration. By 1974, he remained active within this agency. His leadership ethos centered on G&K's motto: "the shining beacon in a brave new world," reflecting his ideal of protecting civilians independent of government bureaucracy.
Kryuger exhibited a reserved but principled demeanor. He valued the T-Dolls under his command, particularly the AR Team due to his history with M16A1, and trusted Helianthus implicitly. He was wary of political maneuvering between KCCO and StateSec, yet his partnership with Carter ultimately compromised G&K. His decisions prioritized minimizing human casualties, exemplified by G&K's reliance on T-Dolls, and he mandated that G&K T-Dolls be named after their primary weapons. After G&K's dissolution, he continued supporting former colleagues, reuniting with the Commander in Berlin during subsequent conflicts.