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My tiny CODxMCU crossover.

I've been trying to figure this all out for 2 months now and it finally clicked in my head.

Russel Adler adopted a new identity - Alexander Pierce.

The Winter Soldier is basically his new Bell.

Adler asked his son* Phillip Graves for his best Shadow, and Graves gave him Brock Rumlow. *Yes, Adler is Graves' father in this crossover too.

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Right! I forgot! This 😹

Some cool legit* Graves headcanons.

*I personally don’t like making headcanons out of nowhere; I prefer to study canon thoroughly. But since Graves is based on an actual man, it gives my mind permission to create some headcanons. Now, I’ve watched almost EVERY video featuring EP (and about him, both "good" and "bad"), and I can tell that they are extremely similar in some ways but very different in others. I don’t think I’ll ever do a full breakdown comparison (because I’ve already forgotten almost every detail, and rewatching everything would take me another year, lol). But I want to share some really nice things that suit Graves very well. The first two things were actually shared by EP’s former colleague (and now a traitor).

When Graves was on his way to the Congress hearing, he was listening to "Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name" on repeat, singing along to the line "Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me" over and over again. He was frustrated that he had to explain his actions to civilians who weren’t even there. (I had a Graves cover of this song on my YouTube channel, but YouTube deleted my channel, so I can’t share it.)

Graves doesn’t have any hobbies—not one that isn’t related to warfare in some way. When a curious Shadow asked him about it, Graves dismissed him, saying, "My hobby is counter-insurgency." He studies conflicts around the world relentlessly, looking for opportunities. If he’s not at war, he’s bored.

Plus, Graves is a huge history buff. He knows everything about any kind of warfare, past and present. He can always make a reference to a battle or a war hero for any occasion.

Graves has a pilot’s license, of course. He loves flying. (Another hobby related to warfare, lol.) He owns some private light aircraft.

Graves aggressively built up an aviation wing in Shadow Company and supplied aircraft to the CIA and other government agencies. They have a lot of civilian aircraft, including both fixed-wing light airplanes and helicopters. With Shepherd’s permission, he was allowed to acquire some military aircraft. And the tank was Shadow Company property, too. When Shepherd allowed him to borrow an AC-130 for some missions, he was literally ecstatic.

Graves wears a titanium Breitling Emergency watch. These watches have a personal locator beacon (PLB) integrated into them.

Also, I really love how they have exactly the same facial expressions. They both have an identically sweet and kind smile (the kind that reaches their eyes) when they like you or are in a good mood. At the same time, they can give the most chilling, polite smile—more like a reptilian stare—if you try to accuse them or piss them off somehow.

Shadow Company sad bonus (sorry): !DO NOT GOOGLE IF YOU CAN’T BEAR IRL VIOLENCE!

The first Shadow Company ambush by Konni was probably based on the 2004 Fallujah ambush.

Shadow Company’s the Las Almas incident was probably based on the Nisour Square Massacre.

Shadow Company would probably be renamed and eventually sold to someone else. (I hope they don’t decide to kill Graves, or I’m coming after them.)

Written especially for my luv @bellgraves hope you like it! 💖💖 And @xxavengingangelxx ❤️ maybe you'll find some of it useful. Also @makeila04 ❤️

Further reading (for myself lol):

"Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror" by Erik Prince.

"Master of War: Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and the Business of War" by Suzanne Simons.

"Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army" by Jeremy Scahill.

"We Were Blackwater: Life, death and madness in the killing fields of Iraq – an SAS veteran’s explosive true story" by Barrie Rice.

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Right!! I think he lives permanently on bases, usually at HQ, or in hotels around the world (when he's on a little luxury vacation😏). Although, he most likely has a lot of expensive real estate everywhere.

Some cool legit* Graves headcanons.

*I personally don’t like making headcanons out of nowhere; I prefer to study canon thoroughly. But since Graves is based on an actual man, it gives my mind permission to create some headcanons. Now, I’ve watched almost EVERY video featuring EP (and about him, both "good" and "bad"), and I can tell that they are extremely similar in some ways but very different in others. I don’t think I’ll ever do a full breakdown comparison (because I’ve already forgotten almost every detail, and rewatching everything would take me another year, lol). But I want to share some really nice things that suit Graves very well. The first two things were actually shared by EP’s former colleague (and now a traitor).

When Graves was on his way to the Congress hearing, he was listening to "Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name" on repeat, singing along to the line "Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me" over and over again. He was frustrated that he had to explain his actions to civilians who weren’t even there. (I had a Graves cover of this song on my YouTube channel, but YouTube deleted my channel, so I can’t share it.)

Graves doesn’t have any hobbies—not one that isn’t related to warfare in some way. When a curious Shadow asked him about it, Graves dismissed him, saying, "My hobby is counter-insurgency." He studies conflicts around the world relentlessly, looking for opportunities. If he’s not at war, he’s bored.

Plus, Graves is a huge history buff. He knows everything about any kind of warfare, past and present. He can always make a reference to a battle or a war hero for any occasion.

Graves has a pilot’s license, of course. He loves flying. (Another hobby related to warfare, lol.) He owns some private light aircraft.

Graves aggressively built up an aviation wing in Shadow Company and supplied aircraft to the CIA and other government agencies. They have a lot of civilian aircraft, including both fixed-wing light airplanes and helicopters. With Shepherd’s permission, he was allowed to acquire some military aircraft. And the tank was Shadow Company property, too. When Shepherd allowed him to borrow an AC-130 for some missions, he was literally ecstatic.

Graves wears a titanium Breitling Emergency watch. These watches have a personal locator beacon (PLB) integrated into them.

Also, I really love how they have exactly the same facial expressions. They both have an identically sweet and kind smile (the kind that reaches their eyes) when they like you or are in a good mood. At the same time, they can give the most chilling, polite smile—more like a reptilian stare—if you try to accuse them or piss them off somehow.

Shadow Company sad bonus (sorry): !DO NOT GOOGLE IF YOU CAN’T BEAR IRL VIOLENCE!

The first Shadow Company ambush by Konni was probably based on the 2004 Fallujah ambush.

Shadow Company’s the Las Almas incident was probably based on the Nisour Square Massacre.

Shadow Company would probably be renamed and eventually sold to someone else. (I hope they don’t decide to kill Graves, or I’m coming after them.)

Written especially for my luv @bellgraves hope you like it! 💖💖 And @xxavengingangelxx ❤️ maybe you'll find some of it useful. Also @makeila04 ❤️

Further reading (for myself lol):

"Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror" by Erik Prince.

"Master of War: Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and the Business of War" by Suzanne Simons.

"Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army" by Jeremy Scahill.

"We Were Blackwater: Life, death and madness in the killing fields of Iraq – an SAS veteran’s explosive true story" by Barrie Rice.

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Some cool legit* Graves headcanons.

*I personally don’t like making headcanons out of nowhere; I prefer to study canon thoroughly. But since Graves is based on an actual man, it gives my mind permission to create some headcanons. Now, I’ve watched almost EVERY video featuring EP (and about him, both "good" and "bad"), and I can tell that they are extremely similar in some ways but very different in others. I don’t think I’ll ever do a full breakdown comparison (because I’ve already forgotten almost every detail, and rewatching everything would take me another year, lol). But I want to share some really nice things that suit Graves very well. The first two things were actually shared by EP’s former colleague (and now a traitor).

When Graves was on his way to the Congress hearing, he was listening to "Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name" on repeat, singing along to the line "Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me" over and over again. He was frustrated that he had to explain his actions to civilians who weren’t even there. (I had a Graves cover of this song on my YouTube channel, but YouTube deleted my channel, so I can’t share it.)

Graves doesn’t have any hobbies—not one that isn’t related to warfare in some way. When a curious Shadow asked him about it, Graves dismissed him, saying, "My hobby is counter-insurgency." He studies conflicts around the world relentlessly, looking for opportunities. If he’s not at war, he’s bored.

Plus, Graves is a huge history buff. He knows everything about any kind of warfare, past and present. He can always make a reference to a battle or a war hero for any occasion.

Graves has a pilot’s license, of course. He loves flying. (Another hobby related to warfare, lol.) He owns some private light aircraft.

Graves aggressively built up an aviation wing in Shadow Company and supplied aircraft to the CIA and other government agencies. They have a lot of civilian aircraft, including both fixed-wing light airplanes and helicopters. With Shepherd’s permission, he was allowed to acquire some military aircraft. And the tank was Shadow Company property, too. When Shepherd allowed him to borrow an AC-130 for some missions, he was literally ecstatic.

Graves wears a titanium Breitling Emergency watch. These watches have a personal locator beacon (PLB) integrated into them.

Also, I really love how they have exactly the same facial expressions. They both have an identically sweet and kind smile (the kind that reaches their eyes) when they like you or are in a good mood. At the same time, they can give the most chilling, polite smile—more like a reptilian stare—if you try to accuse them or piss them off somehow.

Shadow Company sad bonus (sorry): !DO NOT GOOGLE IF YOU CAN’T BEAR IRL VIOLENCE!

The first Shadow Company ambush by Konni was probably based on the 2004 Fallujah ambush.

Shadow Company’s the Las Almas incident was probably based on the Nisour Square Massacre.

Shadow Company would probably be renamed and eventually sold to someone else. (I hope they don’t decide to kill Graves, or I’m coming after them.)

Written especially for my luv @bellgraves hope you like it! 💖💖 And @xxavengingangelxx ❤️ maybe you'll find some of it useful. Also @makeila04 ❤️

Further reading (for myself lol):

"Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror" by Erik Prince.

"Master of War: Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and the Business of War" by Suzanne Simons.

"Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army" by Jeremy Scahill.

"We Were Blackwater: Life, death and madness in the killing fields of Iraq – an SAS veteran’s explosive true story" by Barrie Rice.

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💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM COMMANDER PHIL GRAVES 😸💗🩷💗🩷💗🩷💗🩷💗🩷💗

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😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

AAAAAHHHHH😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

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He's so cute 🥹🥹🥹💖💖💖

I bought myself a Valentines gift!!! 😍😍😍

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY LUUUUV!!! 🥰😘🥰😘🥰😘🥰😘🥰😘🥰😘🥰😘🥰😘

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

THANK YOU LUUUV💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

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OMG OMG OMG

PERFECTION

🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍😍😍🕺🕺🕺🕺💖💖💖💖💖

I found this place in Urzikstan and I had to make Phil perform his dance moves there 🤭🥰

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😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

SWEETEST THING EVER

It’s Adler’s birthday day!!

Woooooooo🎉🎉

Here’s some dadler & graveson!

Every year he gets awoken in the most obnoxious way XD

Phils gotten better at drawing ehehe

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I love him 🥹💖🫠

Captain Mactavish

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🎆🎆🎆🔥💖🥰

Let's enjoy our handiwork, Sergeant. Here we go! All Stations prepare for the BOOM!!

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😭😭😭💕

SOMEBODY PLEASE EXPLAIN ME HOW TO DO IT??? HE IS STILL NOT THERE 😭😭😭😭😭😭

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HI IM COMING 😍😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖

WELCOME TO SHADOW HOTEL

That's the owner and the CEO by the way:

Phillip "The Shadow Himself" Graves

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Heyyy so you remember graveswife? Well I lost my password BUT IM BACK AND I MISSED YOU AND BELL

Heeeey hiiiii! Of course I remember you! WELCOME BACK! 💝💝💝💝🥰🥰🥰🥰

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Yaaay!👍 Friends 🥰 Sweet 💖💖💖

After Shepard wounded Ghost, Graves came to the rescue. He run to save Ghost.

Graves: I gotcha, I gotcha.

Ghost: Thanks.

Graves: 👍🏻

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Thank you for the tag!! @makeila04 💝

Last song: Miss You by Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz

Favorite color: pink & red

Last book: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis

Last movie: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (rewatching for Pierce and Rumlow 💖)

Last TV show: Kingdom (2014) Frank Grillo really should be part of COD devs please make him an awesome Shadow 🙏

Sweet/savory/spicy: sweet & salty

Relationship status: 💔

Last thing I Googled: Hot Wheels multi-pack exclusives 🤔

Looking forward to: something fun 👀

Current obsession: mice, rats, COD, Hot Wheels

lil tag meme :3

thank you to @kowai-kabuki-tanuki for the tag

last song: breed by snake river conspiracy (god this song is so good why dont they make music anymore bro....)

favorite color: pink! in spite of how i dress

last book: children of hurin by jrr and christopher tolkien, literally insane book but it's fire, turin turambar the walking talking fuckup

last movie: nosferatu 1922, my mom and i watched the 2024 one recently and saw that the og was available on one of our streaming services so we gave it a try. needless to say it was quite silly

last tv show: either 3rd or 4th rewatch of the dark crystal: age of resistance :]

sweet/savory/spicy: gotta go savory (beef teriyaki and ginger chicken stir fry my dearest darlings) but sweet is a close second

relationship status: who's asking 🤨

last thing i googled: "disastrous synonym" probably 75 percent of my search history is synonyms lol

looking forward to: going back to college for my upcoming semester and my birthday!

current obsession: you already KNOW its the sexies from the dork crystal

tagging @jay-borb @abyssal-glory @rin--ren @stinging-metal @the-solar-system52 aaaand @mithrilhearts to do at your leisure :]