Black Ops Zombies - Characters and Characteristics:

1. Edward Richtofen

• Full Name: Dr. Edward Richtofen
• Nationality: German
• Role: Former Group 935 scientist, main antagonist (early in the storyline)
• Personality:
  • Sadistic and insane, with a love for experimentation and torture.
  • Paranoid and manipulative, always scheming to achieve his own twisted goals.
  • Egotistical, believing himself superior to others.
  • Has a bizarre sense of humor, often laughing during chaotic situations.
• Backstory: Richtofen was a scientist for Group 935, but after discovering the Aether, he sought to overthrow Dr. Maxis and control the zombies.
• Motivation: Initially to overthrow Maxis, but later to control the Aether and the zombie horde.

2. Tank Dempsey

• Full Name: Corporal "Tank" Dempsey
• Nationality: American
• Role: Marine turned zombie killer
• Personality:
  • Brash, loud, and the stereotypical tough American soldier.
  • Patriotic and disdainful of anything German, often clashing with Richtofen.
  • Hard-headed, preferring brute force to solve problems.
  • Dry, sometimes dark sense of humor.
• Backstory: Dempsey was part of a team sent to extract Peter McCain but ended up joining Richtofen’s crew to fight the zombie threat.
• Motivation: Survival and stopping the zombie outbreak, though he despises Richtofen.

3. Nikolai Belinski

• Full Name: Nikolai Belinski
• Nationality: Russian
• Role: Soviet Red Army soldier
• Personality:
  • Alcoholic, constantly referencing his love for vodka.
  • Nihilistic and often depressed, with a tragic backstory.
  • Exaggerated comedic statements, frequently talking about his dead wives.
  • Bravery and loyalty shine through, despite his drunken behavior.
• Backstory: A former Red Army soldier, Nikolai has suffered personal loss, frequently mentioning his many deceased wives.
• Motivation: Primarily survival, but he stays loyal to his comrades, especially Takeo.

4. Takeo Masaki

• Full Name: Takeo Masaki
• Nationality: Japanese
• Role: Imperial Japanese Army officer
• Personality:
  • Honorable and bound by the Bushido code.
  • Philosophical, often speaking in proverbs and reflecting on honor.
  • Stoic, rarely showing extreme emotions.
  • Respectful of his comrades, especially Nikolai.
• Backstory: An Imperial Japanese officer who became involved in the zombie outbreak after being captured by Group 935.
• Motivation: To restore his honor by fighting against the zombie apocalypse and fulfilling his destiny.

5. Samantha Maxis

• Full Name: Samantha Maxis
• Nationality: German
• Role: Controller of the zombies (voice only in Black Ops 1)
• Personality:
  • Vengeful, especially toward Richtofen.
  • Mysterious and childlike, often heard taunting the players.
  • Innocent due to her age, but corrupted by the Aether's power.
• Backstory: Daughter of Dr. Maxis, Samantha gains control of the zombies after being trapped in the Aether.
• Motivation: Revenge on Richtofen for betraying her and her father.