#cod oc: matvey-lukyan volkov-makarov

[jokest3r]

Matvey-Lukyan Volkov-Makarov ☀

or "Matthew Clarke," really depends on who you ask...

General Info -

Name: Matvey-Lukyan Volkov-Makarov(True Identity is on a need-to-know basis)

Age: 19

Issued Identity: Matthew Clarke

Issued Age: 23

Issued Rank: Specialist

Callsign: "Kid" until Further Notice

Status: Alive

Ethnicity: Tajik

Nationality: N/A(His parents kept his existence fairly quiet, only his mentors and his parent's closest associates knew he existed for quite some time before he went missing when he was older. His parents when he was young did debate that he may exist under a different name in the legal system in Tajikistan but didn't look into it after Matvey was disinterested at the prospect of meeting his biological parents.)

Height: 5' 7

Blood-Type: O+

Weight: 145 Pounds / 67 Kg(He came weighing less than that.)

Further Info -

"All things considered the kid came out far better than anyone would have expected given who his parents are."

Matvey was adopted a little over at two months old along the border crossing between Russia and Kazachstan on a cargo road that showed little action. He never really thought about the reason why he was there or the what how, just that he would've died if not for intervention (lucky or damning) you be the judge.

He had a pretty fair upbringing if you don't bring up visiting warehouses with his father or playing with guns at a young age. He was originally raised to be just that, a son, however it would become more skewed as the year's went on and his father Makarov's power grew. Then his role went past being only a son and more of a "good soldier." Of course, what Matvey would've called his first "failure" was failing his mentors and by proxy, his father. His mentors said he would never be a soldier and neither would he be strong enough to fight. It just wasn't in his cards. After that, his father's expectations seemed to slow down to a simmer, and his approach became to hold Matvey at an arm's reach away from the Ultranationalist Party and revolving plans. He would be protected, but not without getting trained to protect himself and escape at a moment's notice.

Though Makarov obviously wasn't his only father, his extended family mostly comes from Yuri's side of the family. Matvey obtained personality traits from Makarov but was much closer to Yuri. Yuri's a sensitive topic as is most of everything in his life. Yuri and Matvey both have something in common and that is "abandoning" or in Matvey's case "running away." Yuri left, without a word or notice and Matvey chased after him, and only realised he wasn't coming back "home" after two months on the road with Lobo, his loyal guard dog. Exact details on the first year of Matvey's lone days have not been found, but not without some prying. All he has to show for it is the bloodied patch the 141 found him holding along with his belongings.

Matvey was found along the Chernobyl exclusion zone by 141 squad members bleeding out in the hospital safe house he had rigged with traps, bleeding out from a wound that a mercenary had done to him in retaliation for murdering his partner, forgetting about the long-term reward of keeping him alive and sending him back to his father. And instead attempted killing him for revenge. He said he lived well off for what he had. With his father's hired mercenaries on his tail, he couldn't exactly pick a lot of areas. They caught his scent a month before the 141 had found him, sending an SOS through a makeshift antenna but getting help when they were finally able to trace it with spare time on their hands. Matvey really hadn't intended on surviving to the end if at all.

Combat-Style: Matvey plays dirty, real dirty, most "end up killing themselves" before they even see his face. He uses traps, bombs, chemical warfare (has an inclination for using gas) throwing knives and all sorts. Usually, he keeps to having a good distance with any target and avoids close combat at all costs, if any combat at all. And tends to favor using escape tactics he's learned over his previous training. He's known by most to be very slippery and sly if he wants something over with quickly.

If with a squad on something serious he fills a support role: and (jokest3r's opinion: his support role is something similar to Elizabeth in Bioshock Infinite just without all the tears.) can find materials or target objects fairly easily since slipping through vents and getting out unseen is one of his best strengths and keeps him away from any of the serious fighting while still helping the team.

Personality: Matvey is naturally combative, moody, and "explorative" if the definition meant rule-breaking. He alternates between being quiet and isolated to being playful and rather "loud." He follows orders to a T, almost too closely like he's had past experience. He's self-destructive when it comes to most people as he doesn't want to care for much of anyone since all signs seem to point to anyone he cares for or stays with long term end up dying or disappearing one way or the other. Or abandoning him. He also tends to not understand social cues and is very affectionate even if the situation around him is dire. Warning: hugs and heartfelt conversations abound.

Allegiance: Matvey made it very clear where his loyalties lied, along with his goal to reunite with his father Yuri and gain some closure beyond bottling up all his anger and mourning for a father that doesn't seem to exist anymore. He's also seemingly gotten attached to some of the members, and would like to see them alive. When asked what that exactly meant he shrugged, thinking anyone else would've known what he meant.

As time passes the 141 hope to get Matvey out of his shell and influence him to grow and make better decisions. For now, Matvey will try to grow used to Western surroundings and hopefully, meet both his father's face to face, though he knows that it won't likely end happily. (FLAT COLOUR UNDERNEATH THE TAB)

[jokest3r]

What do you think about Mat and Kolya?

I feel like Matvey and Kolya would be close and it would make Kita feel threatened (bc hes so used to having his twin be close to him)

I feel like it'd also be sad considering how Kolya changes over time under Makarov's care, becoming essentially a murder machine :(

When Matvey was younger, he was an emotional one in the family, never hid much of anything and wasn't good under too much pressure. He would've grown up alongside the twins, only having a month or three difference in age(Matvey being the youngest in the trio.)

Matvey never was trained with the twins, quite the opposite really, he was the sheltered child, more of a bystander and was made to live a "peaceful" civilian life away from the cause. He'd be there if his presence was mandatory but most of the time was kept at an arm's length in regards to the family business beyond words spoken to him, certain details lasting on him given his observant nature.

Kolya and Matvey at least on Matvey's end saw the other as an older brother, the person he should be and look up to, something he would also see in Kita but to a much lesser extent since sometimes Kita's antics grated on his nerves. Matvey would try to include Kita in whatever him and Kolya did even if most of the time the twin would refuse, Matvey not understanding how he seemed to threaten the tight-knit bond between Kolya and Kita.

After Matvey's self-proclaimed "failure" in his formative years, a "failure" that most now would call a blessing in disguise he would go to his cousins most of the time just to see if they'd implore him and teach him what they learned that day or ask them how things were going, all the while swinging his feet back and forth.

I do think Matvey and Kolya would stay close in their teens, even when Kolya started to become more and more entangled with Konni/the Ultranationalist Party, he would always be family, no matter what happens.

Matvey would still notice how his cousins have changed. How he doesn't recognize them anymore, something he's starting to find too common in his family. He would stop asking about what they've been doing or what his father was having them do, he was understanding the reality now. He just didn't want to acknowledge it and wonder how much blood they had on their hands.

Right before he runs away he'd seclude himself from them, slowly, a move that's pretty obvious, in hopes to prepare himself emotionally before he takes off. Similar to a cat hiding away before it passes. He doesn't tell either of them how he truly feels or how fucked up things have gotten not because he doesn't want to, but because he can't trust them anymore. And it makes him grieve. He does end up stealing a few of their keepsakes before he leaves, to look at whenever he's feeling particularly lonely.

Matvey doesn't think he can separate his cousins as enemies, or hurt either of them. As he still believes there is a chance at redemption. Despite being on opposite sides, he still cares for them deeply, something he would be called naive for. Any confrontation presently would likely be as angsty and soul-crushing like you'd expect it to be.

SOOO... I decided to draw the three as to what I think they would've looked like as young'uns(they should be 10-11 years old here.) Kita gets an emo haircut along with a sonic hoodie and Kolya gets a much more relaxed fit. They are so adorable honestly. (Context for the photo is that Matvey won his first junior gymnastics competition and the twins came to see him compete(Nikita will get in trouble if he doesn't hug for the photo.)

They are my babies now srry (ง •̀_•́)ง @applbottmjeens

[jokest3r]

hello!!! i don't know if you're open to OC interactions but I was wondering if your Matvey and my Jack would be friends. ʕ⁠·⁠ᴥ⁠·⁠ʔ

Hi sorry about not answering this for a bit ive been a bit busy (btw I love Jack, he gives off a very devious aura(￣︶￣) ) but to answer your question....

Yes? Matvey comes off very removed and silent compared to Jack's loud personality. Jack would bounce off of Matvey's silent nature repeatedly which would look odd to anyone else. Jack and Matvey are like polar opposites to most people but only because Matvey likes to hide away hoping to drive anyone away from him but once Jack doesn't leave him and is there to stay... well he gets very upfront in Jack's experience with traps, explosives, everything like a quiz and very in their face that would unsettle most people(he doesn't mean to come off as unsettling and doesn't really notice it himself. Kinda like the blue eyed people meme.) Before eventually telling him about his own traps, and explosives after a few days of one-sided silence. Matvey would initially be curious about Jack's inclination towards fire but doesn't bring it up since glass houses and all that, he has his own things too. Though, Matvey would try be helpful in his own way and that burning someone alive isn't the only way to kill someone and to think more towards a silent killer like smoke inhalation. Matvey would look for guidance on his own blueprints and chemical weapons, and traps, places to improve. He takes Jack's opinions very seriously.

Matvey would work in silence while Jack pointed out areas to improve and would like to do the same with Jack if she ever let him look at their own ideas.

They are bad influences to each other in a way, Jack just wants to just kill a hostile with fire for once while Matvey just wants to be allowed to use his chemical weapons, of similar opinions. Jack's very loud and talks back while Matvey just broods in the corner or storms off, they are both brats in their own ways.

Matvey ends up filing for a release of information on Jack's behalf as he feels guilty hiding his identity from Jack who he trusts and considers as a friend. He also just thinks Matthew is the worst fake name ever given. So yes, I do think they would be the best of friends.

I was hoping on doing something more detailed but I take breaks between detailed art due to probable burnout so here's the up to no good destructive blorbos ! I hope you find them just as cute ヽ(´▽`)/

[jokest3r]

Matvey definitely has a depression fort somewhere on base that has to get cleaned up every month

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My COD OC, Matvey-Lukyan Volkov-Makarov, son of Vladimir Makarov and Yuri Volkov sitting atop Pripyat Cafe !

"Happy endings do not happen to people like me, my former... colleague once said to me, you must keep running, never look back, in a way he was right. I only wish he told me what the future would hold when I went still."

Full Name: Matvey-Lukyan Volkov Makarov (Matvey or "gift of God" and Lukyan "light" or "bringer of light" were mutually decided upon by both his adoptive fathers though most only refer to him as Matvey, reasons for his name being only known between his two fathers.)

Otherly Known As: The Kid(Most of TF141), Traitor or Deserter(Labelled by most of Makarov's contacts privately), Маленькая звезда or "Little Star" by his father Makarov, Митя or "Mitya" by family, The Child(By Hired Mercenaries), Sol (Known only by the dead and repressed memories), The Slippery One

Age: 17(MW2) 18-19(MW3)

Ethnicity: Tajik

Nationality: Legally holds no citizenship of any country however it was debated that he may have legally been born under a different name in Tajikistan before being dumped on the Russian Border.

Blood-Type: O+

Spoken Languages: Russian, English, and light Ukrainian his grandparents would teach him as a child.

Height: 5'7 (The short one of the family that gave most reason to baby him more due to his height though it didn't bother him much unless he needed to grab something up high. He'll figure it out, he always does.)

Matvey was only a small baby when he was left along the Russian border that connects Kazakhstan and Russia. Whether he was left there to die to the elements or the hopes of a kind soul taking him over the border is still left up to debate and one Matvey does not think on too closely. Fate or divine intervention was blessed upon him that day as the tank that would have killed him stopped mere feet from him and two men made their way towards him. And then it was there, that his fate was sealed.

Matvey although close to both his fathers, was put at an arm's length due to not wanting him in anyway in the family business when it came to the Ultranationalist Party until he had turned 12 and started receiving training from specifically chosen tutors and instructors hired by his father, Makarov. However, all the training had done was show that Matvey was not necessarily a "good" soldier or was "fit" for any combat. So instead, he was trained in acrobatics and escape tactics, along with the spare knife throwing classes. Matvey was homeschooled his entire life, both his parents relatively worried about the security risk of letting Matvey legally be known to the general public as he grew older. In this choice and further choices, he legally did not exist. No health visits were documented, no legal documents, not even notes, he was a phantom.

Due to his almost solitary and sheltered upbringing, he became a very quiet and reserved person making those around him that did not know him believe him to be almost antisocial however that was anything but the truth. Matvey's emotions are written on his sleeve, but nearly impenetrable. However, for a spare few, he was a loud, and almost entirely different person with a lot of snark and fiery rebelliousness running through his veins.

Due to circumstances his mind had foretold time and time again his family was torn apart, not out of stress but need to remove themselves. Yuri left first, and Matvey desperately ran after him. Two years Matvey has walked a solitary life, save for stint with a freedom group he doesn't dare try to recall, and now lives in the abandoned city of Pripyat running away from ghosts of the past and hired mercenaries sent to retrieve the missing son of Makarov and those who would prefer to use him for their own political agendas, closing in. He will do what must be done, he has to.

jokest3r Note: (Ask him anything, literally almost anything, or ask me how he would react to certain situations or people and I'll give you an answer ! May also draw interactions if I have the time. Collabs welcome.)

(This is sorta outdated, his outfit seen here is getting retired but most of it still holds up to my idea of current Matvey.)

[jokest3r]

As soon as I'm finished with the current art I'm doing I can finally get back into drawing Matvey. Only question is if I should draw his OG self or Reboot 🤔

[jokest3r]

Hey there! I hope you have OC interactions open so, may I ask how Matvey would feel about Captain Arjun? ☺️

Hiya !

Matvey's typically avoidant around his superiors besides a spare few but especially Cpt. Price or much of the captains(since everyone seems to have a bad history with his parents.) So he listens or watches before making his silent escape to leave, away from something out of his element or in general turbulent footing. Given the way he sees most of the captains and his dynamics with them he already has a preconception and expectation of Arjun given his current stance on everyone else high on the ladder. Luckily, Arjun's high enough rank to be on the "need to know" list and would likely know what he's getting into. Most of Matvey's preconceptions comes from his own history of being under scrutiny and bad history with authority, so it's hard for him to break out of it without going back into his shell. Arjun and Matvey play off each other as Arjun wanted to be a soldier while Matvey was pushed into a role he was never supposed to play. Arjun would have been there as well when he was first brought in, and it would not have looked pretty at all(malnourishment and blood loss is not a good look.)

So, in regard to Arjun, given his protective nature Matvey would be at first confused and then grumbly on the outside but internally finds it rather endearing but also finds it an obstacle once Matvey's age shows and goes against people's professional concerns, including Arjun's. He's not used to being dependent on people nor those said people actually caring for him without ulterior motives. He finds it odd and unnatural and tries in any way he can to find something that isn't there "cause how could anyone care for me if they're not intending on using me for political games, influence, or money?" Arjun's only way of really getting past Matvey's defenses is proving to him that he means what he says and isn't faking his genuine words out of mere formalities.

Matvey's one weakness is his curiosity, and he does get curious about Arjun's past and would likely surprise Arjun with a few questions about personal things every once and a while, though the tone still feeling like Matvey's holding something back. Though... I do believe they'd bond over their mutual sweet tooths(Matvey is very curious about the new cuisine and food places nearby the base since he now doesn't have to live off of cans.)

Since Matvey's hunted by hired mercs and a large network with a large amount of money banking on his retrieval he's usually told to stay on base along with a protection order so everyone that's high up enough could keep a close eye on him. Though, there are times where he wishes to be "alone" and leaves base without even a note which anyone with a keen eye would notice. Honestly, don't know if Arjun would be amused at the gall of Matvey or just outright scolding him.

I hope I did Captain Arjun justice since I've never drawn people that were well-toned before ! ヽ(⌒∇⌒)ﾉ I had a lot of fun drawing him so here's Arjun finding him violating his protection order at a cafe both dressed all casual(Matvey of course avoiding the question of why he violated his protection order or why he's off on his own to begin with.) @welldonekhushi

[jokest3r]

Wait why is this next drawing gonna be really cute

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Honestly,

Matvey would be a horrible boyfriend, not in a toxic way but constantly trying to compare anyone interested in him to a dead person and likely wouldn't be able to keep himself together before having a mental breakdown at the restaurant you would have your first date at

[jokest3r]

Angsty matvey valentine's day art hmmmm

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Heyyyyyy can I maybe kidnap Matveg and put him on a boat with Arjun & teabagtoe’s currently unnamed CoD OC. Then I will take them to a deserted island where there is only geese, coconuts, Ace, Queen, Jack, & Sofia :)

*Looks at you suspiciously* As long as you feed him. But seriously yeah go ahead he deserves some peace and quiet just know that his dog Lobo might eat some of the geese(he can be a very hungry boy.)

(Matvey's phone):

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Thinkin of opening up art trades for cod related ocs **but** ill give my final two cents after finishing up this new ref for my beloved Matvey

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Western World Blues - Matvey always wondered why the West were so obsessed with their "cute" stickers

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Just realised Matvey does not have an official birthday

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Thinking about R.O.O.T. Days very hard right now

[jokest3r]

Tell me more about Matvey! If you have any fun facts 😳👉🏻👈🏻

Hiya ! Thank you so much for your ask ! ❤️

This is more of a fact when I originally created Matvey but he was created with the original modern warfare series in mind that slowly melded into the (modern) modern warfare version. Which slowly evolved to me melding the original versions and modern versions together. So technically living in the new (modern) modern warfare series but taking after the versions of Makarov and Yuri from the originals. More info under the cut !

Matvey is 19 during the events of MW3, and comes with a lot of baggage. I would describe him as "if a civilian was put into the role of something not meant for them." Though that also isn't true either. After his mentors advised his father that he would never become what he envisioned him to be (ie. a good soldier and son for the cause) he instead was focused in escape tactics, acrobatics, and anything to do with blades, staying silent and unseen. Realistically in a hand to hand combat situation he would always be overpowered(he weighs like a sack if potatoes, anyone on the team and any seasoned soldier could throw him over their arm if they tried.) So he relies on trump cards, explosives, chemical weapons(bomb making he learned while visiting with his fathers to warehouses where they were being made.) and a weapon personally commissioned by his father Makarov(though I'm keeping that a secret till I drop his new ref sheet.) And of course, his ever faithful Caucasian Shepherd "Lobo." He's known for his adaptability and agility. And due to his other factor of being a contortionist(how else could he fit into tiny vents and cramped places no man should go?) he will gain a good advantage to beat bad odds, expecially if his enemy underestimates him and categorises him as weak due to his muscle and stature.

And his contortionist abilities lead his teammates to find him napping and sleeping in the oddest of places and poses.

He fills a support role for the 141 after being found, working and given a false new identity to keep any hired mercs looking for money to take longer in finding him or use him in means of extortion and to hide his existence from any foreign country that may use him for political fodder. To himself, mercs looking to use him to get money, and those trusted to know who he is he is Matvey, to the rest of the world and the outer working of the 141 base he's a "Matthew Clarke, a 23 year old Specialist, British, transferred from another base." Boringly normal, easy to blend in with the rest. His existence as a whole is only known by the inner group of the 141 and the hired mercs sent after him to bring him back to his homeland. His freedom in the balance so to speak, since any country would likely use him for negotiations. So it's in his best interest to stay close even if he thinks anyone being protective of him or "babying" him/making him stay behind in his own words is not needed.

He ran away from home after many events occurred(timeline of MW) and stayed missing for 2 years before one year joining up with a freedom group, where he got all his recon experience from and handiness since no one else would be giving him a shoulder to lean on. He will watch your back, just as you do with his. That doesn't mean you'll earn his trust easily. Since he's been naturally wary and distrustful for years now.

If he does get to know and trust someone he likes to self-sabotage sometimes to make them push away from him so he won't have to care for someone else since everyone he's cared for has died and disappeared. He will get attached, always had the tendency to, half looking for approval but also to just feel happy even if his mind tries not to let him. He never really processed social cues that well and gives hugs at the most random of times despite his "rough" exterior. He hugs like an actual bear and will crush your damn ribs if you let him. Scars and masks don't really scare him. He himself likes to hide behind his scarves, too.

All his scars were gained from one similar event that I'll likely draw. Though there is one on his stomach where he was gutted and likely would've died if the 141 had not found him, and with the help of Lobo dragging him by his scarf.

If he were to be an animal I had thought it would have been a spider monkey, athletic, climbs easily, reckless and rebellious behaviour, stubborn but really he's just a lamb that was dealt a hand of cards he's being forced to play, yet can't seem to feel like he owes the world to end his father's plans. A self-sacrificial lamb, so to speak.

His favourite food is Pirozhiki, which reminds him of better times with his family, but he does have a little bit of a sweet tooth...