Nikolai (Modern Warfare)


 * For the WWII Russian tank commander, see Nikolai Badanov. For the Russian soldier in Nazi Zombies, see Nikolai Belinski.

Nikolai, sometimes referred to as Codename: Nikolai, is a Russian informant amongst Imran Zakhaev's Ultranationalists and ally of the SAS in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. He is voiced by Sven Holmberg.

Cold War
Through dialogue from Modern Warfare 2, (in the level "The Enemy Of My Enemy"), it appears that while Nikolai was in the Red Army, he took part in the Soviet-Afghan War. During this war, which lasted from 1979 to 1989, the Soviets attempted to protect the Marxist regime in Kabul from mujahideen guerrillas.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
In the Blackout mission, the SAS team under Captain Price must find and rescue him before the Ultranationalists can execute him for spying. He was informing the British from the Ultranationalist camp until his cover was blown. He helped to start the entire chain of events in Modern Warfare, as it was he that supplied the intel for the cargo ship mission.

In Hunted, the Black Hawk he and the team were aboard is shot down before they've left the area, and he is forced to fight alongside the team with no gear except the AK-74u he was found with. Finally, under cover of Spectre fire, he is evacuated by a second helicopter airlift to a safe house in Hamburg, and his last mention in the game is a loading cutscene in which he sends the SAS the coordinates to a safehouse in Azerbaijan.

Nikolai is seen carrying an AK-74u during Blackout and Hunted.

According to the text on Blackout loading cutscene, he is a former Red Army Senior Sergeant.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
He appears in the mission The Hornet's Nest, The Enemy Of My Enemy, and Endgame. Nikolai has shorter hair in Modern Warfare 2. Nikolai plays a bigger role in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 than in its prequel. He rescues Soap and Price twice, and drops them off multiple times also. He helps Price carry Soap to his helicopter at the end of Endgame.

Quotes
"The man is a coward, Captain Price. Al-Asad would never sacrifice himself."

- Nikolai remarking on Al-Asad shortly after being rescued.

"Have the Americans already attacked Al-Asad?"

- Nikolai, inquiring shortly after being rescued.

"Yes, I can still fight; thank you for getting me out of here"

Trivia

 * It is mentioned in the level "The Enemy Of My Enemy" in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 that Nikolai took part in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, fighting for the Soviets of course.
 * It is unknown how, but Nikolai manages to procure a "Little Bird" helicopter, a Pave Low, and a AC-130 transport throughout the course of the game, it is most likely that he is part of Task Force 141.

Appearances

 * (2 games)
 * Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (First appearance)
 * Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2