Ivan

* Season 2
* Season 1

***Ivan*** is introduced in Direct Action (II) when he saves Anya from an android attack. In the war, he's currently on the side of the humans and is often trying to lighten the mood to those he's close to with his sarcastic remarks. ***Ivan*** is described by Luka as one of the best soldiers and is quite strategic, leaving even the androids knowing him as the *Bane of the South*. However, he doesn't hide his opinions and is not afraid to confront those he disagrees with.

## Appearance

At 5’11", Ivan is one of the taller characters in the series, standing just two inches below Alexei and Omega. He has a lean, muscular build, and a defined facial structure. Ivan has wavy, ginger hair that often covers his eyes and appears disheveled, most likely from running his hands through it. He has dark eyelashes and eyebrows, the right of which is marked by two scars. He has hazel eyes which are arguably the most expressive part of his face, having been shown to be telling of his emotions and thoughts.

The most notable part of his appearance is the burn scar that partially covers the right side of his face, neck, and ear, the top of which is missing. It is currently unknown as to how he acquired the burn, although it’s speculated that he received it during the downfall of the South, the region that Ivan originated from. These burns and scratch marks may have been acquired during the same event in which he lost part of his right ear.

Ivan's trademark clothing consists of a white, waist-length coat with a fur collar and colored patches (similar in style to an aviator jacket), a black tracksuit, and a white oxygen mask/helmet. This is the outfit he was wearing when he was first introduced in Direct Action (II). It is implied that Ivan developed the helmet itself, which appears to possess technology similar to Omega's and Delta's, such as helping him detect androids. Ivan is also equipped with a black backpack, a thigh holster, and a bracelet used to detect air toxicity (which has been canonically stated in Lucky Once, Lucky Twice that he designed and constructed). He also carries a large, powerful laser gun that is white in color, likely another piece of technology that he designed himself, although this is unconfirmed. When he is not fighting or on a mission, Ivan is generally seen in basic grey, brown, or black clothing of a similar style to that worn by those in the Northern base, as well as black trousers adorned with vertical white stripes running down either side.

## Personality

Ivan is one of the most extroverted characters within the series, and it has been stated by Kat that out of the core four he is the most in touch with his emotions. Both confident and quick-witted, he is not afraid to voice what he thinks, even if it may be difficult for others to hear. He prefers to confront things directly rather than ignore the issue, and is more than willing to argue for his beliefs when they are questioned. At times this can cause friction with others, such as with Anya in Mind Over Matter and Alexei in The Mission. However, this does not mean that he is afraid to admit to being in the wrong either, which is seen during his conversation with Anya in Perspective.

Ivan never switches off, constantly analyzing and questioning everything he sees - including people. He is shown to be incredibly intelligent, often coming up with theories and ideas that others may find difficult to grasp, something that is commented on by Everly in Green: ’Ivan’s mind works in ways that most of us can’t even begin to understand.’ Despite this, Ivan is outwardly more relaxed than others, making sarcastic or wry remarks in order to lighten the mood and make others more comfortable. This easy-going attitude is part of what makes him well-liked and respected by most of those he meets. It has been stated by Kat/Ali that he uses multiple vices, including smoking and alcohol, in order to stave away stress, although the latter less so.

Ivan sees himself as a protector, possibly as a result of a difficult past and his circumstances growing up. This mentality presents itself on multiple occasions and is likely to have been amplified by his position as Second in Command. He is determined and cares greatly about those who are important to him as well as those under his protection, not hesitating to place himself in harm's way in order to keep them safe.

At times, Ivan can come off as abrasive and harsh, particularly when he is faced with conflict, either with his enemies or with those in his circle. This suggests a darker side to Ivan that has yet to be explored and may be a reason why he earned the renowned title of ‘Bane of the South’.

Ivan is constantly busy and always on the move, often seen fiddling with something if his hands are not already preoccupied. Kat has stated that when Ivan is not attending to his duties as Second in Command (a role that takes up the majority of his time), helping out around the base, or developing new technologies, he is spending time with his younger brother, Misha, something that Ivan values greatly.

## Skills and Abilities

Ivan is one of the most skilled fighters in the Northern region. He has shown on numerous occasions to harbour great intelligence and strength both on and off the field. Ivan possesses a number of skills, many of which have helped him to reach the position of Second in Command at just 25 years old.

* **Intelligence:**
* **Leadership:**
* **Marksmanship/Sharpshooting:**
* **Technical:**
* **Stealth:**
* **Strategy:**

## Trivia

* According to Kat, Ivan's spirit animal is either a tiger or a fox.
* Ivan smells like cigars and motor oil.
* Ivan smokes and drinks vodka. Smoking he does to take the edge off, while the latter he does less often.
* According to Ali, Ivan's fighting style is a mix of Muay Thai and Boxing.
* When asked how Ivan would sound, Ali compared his voice to the Mandalorian's.
* Ivan is left-hand dominant.

## References

1. ↑ Birthdate: Big 4: Key Info - Kat/Ali
2. ↑ Age: Big 4: Key Info - Kat/Ali
3. ↑ MBTI: Big 4: Key Info - Kat/Ali
4. ↑ Temperament: Big 4: Key Info - Kat/Ali
5. ↑ Alignment: Big 4: Key Info - Kat/Ali
6. ↑ Zodiac Sign: Big 4: Key Info - Kat/Ali