Ivan/Timeline

## Background

Not much is currently known about Ivan's past. Hailing from the South, Ivan is known to both the humans and androids by his nickname *Bane of the South.*

The South is currently under the androids' control and is overseen by Gamma. It is revealed in Ignorance is Bliss that the androids infiltrated this region by masking one of their own as a human, as Ivan states, "This ploy is how the androids took the South." As he is saying this, he touches his burn scars, possibly reminiscing about an event from his past connected to the South's downfall.

## Episodes

* Awakening (I): Not introduced
* Awakening (II): Not introduced
* Awakening (III): Not introduced
* The Price of Survival (I): Not introduced
* The Price of Survival (II): Not introduced
* The Price of Survival (III): Not introduced
* Direct Action (I): Not introduced
* Direct Action (II): Ivan is introduced in Direct Action (II) as he saves Anya from an android attack after her escape from the Dreamscape lab. He is distrustful of her at first, believing her to be part of an android ploy since she can survive breathing the toxic air. As Anya attempts to explain her situation, however, Ivan notices the bleeding scratches on her hands and realizes that she is human. As she does not reveal her name, he gives her the nickname Freckles. Alexei and a small squad of soldiers arrive, and Ivan lowers his weapon as Anya is reunited with her brother.
* Reunion: Ivan interrupts Anya and Alexei's reunion by reminding them that they are near enemy territory and will be safer at the Northern base. Leading the way, he and the rest of the group begin heading back to the base. Irina suddenly draws her weapon, holding Anya at gunpoint. Surprised, Ivan attempts to ease the situation before Alexei intervenes and orders her to lower her weapon. After Irina complies, Ivan continues guiding the group forward as Alexei questions his sister, reassuring her that she is safe. At the sound of a gun cocking, Ivan turns to see Alexei aiming his gun at the back of Anya's head as the man thanks him and Irina for bringing his sister to him. Shouting, Ivan tries to stop him as Alexei pulls the trigger.
* Desperation: Absent
* This is Reality: After returning to the humans' underground base, Ivan is tasked with guarding Anya's prison cell. Her unexpected revival from death shocks him at first, though he quickly adjusts to this revelation and checks to make sure she is okay. He briefly explains that he carried her to the base and assures her that she is safe now. When she asks him to explain what happened, Ivan hesitates until Alexei enters the prison, replying that she was killed because she was deemed a threat. While Anya begs to be released, Ivan notices her fear and distress and glances at Alexei to see his reaction. However, Alexei remains cold toward his sister, bluntly revealing that the world as she knew it no longer exists.
* 25 Years Later: As Alexei informs Anya of the war and the events that occurred while she was at Dreamscape, Ivan observes the tense relationship between brother and sister.
* The Outsider: Ivan expresses disbelief when Anya states that Omega must have died during their escape from the lab. She then asks if it was Irina who shot her, to which Alexei bluntly replies that he was the one who killed her, attempting to rationalize his actions by explaining that he had to ensure she wasn't a threat. Ivan notices Anya's horrified reaction to the revelation while Alexei continues, saying that she will be an advantage against the androids in the war. While Anya questions Alexei's change into someone entirely different than the brother she once knew, Ivan remains silent and glances away, appearing empathetic towards her. Traumatized from what she'd endured, Anya begs Alexei to stay with her. He refuses and begins exiting the prison with Luka, leaving Ivan to guard her. Desperate, Anya rattles the bars of her cell, frantically shouting and pleading with him to release her. Ivan is visibly startled at her sudden outburst and appears unsure how to console her, and eventually her pleas fade into silence.
* Hatred Breeds Destruction: Absent
* Ignorance is Bliss: While working on a tech device, Ivan breaks the silence by noting with a hint of sarcasm that Anya's taking the fact that her brother killed her fairly well. He looks at her more closely and, realizing that she is still very upset, softens his tone as he tries to explain that Alexei was trying to ensure the safety of those in his care, although his actions were extreme. Anya suddenly asks Ivan why he tried to prevent Alexei from killing her. He explains that after saving her from the androids outside Dreamscape, he knew she was human by the blood from the scrape on her hand. Ivan continues by saying that Alexei shot her because he thought her to be an android masking itself as a human. Reminiscing, he touches the scars on his face, saying that the androids had used this strategy to capture the South. He advises Anya that the sooner she is able to let go of the past, the easier it will be for her to adjust. After a moment, Anya asks what will happen to her if Alexei continues to view her as a threat. Ivan smirks and responds with a hint of amusement that things will become very interesting, as she seems like she is quite the survivor.
* Survivor: A review of Anya's blood tests by the physician, Everly, reveals that she is able to regenerate muscle tissue and nerves, possibly more. When Alexei asks if she is mission-capable, Ivan is shocked by the question. Alexei adds that the war doesn't allow time for her to adjust and tells Everly that she can run more tests when the humans reclaim the city. Ivan begins to interject but Anya interrupts him, asking Alexei what he wants her to do. Noting that she would be able to kill Omega since she seems unable to die, Alexei attempts to persuade Anya to help them strike back against the androids. When she refuses, Ivan notices that she glances at her soulmate timer while Alexei berates her. He doesn't mention this to the group, instead questioning Alexei's plan and advising caution, arguing that they shouldn't assume that Anya is physically unable die based on the results of a single blood test. However, Alexei overrules his input, reminding him of his position.
* Bloodletting: The group is suddenly interrupted as a soldier bursts in, alerting them that they were ambushed and two of their men were captured. Receiving a message on the radio, Ivan and the others listen as Delta gives them an ultimatum: their captured squad leader in exchange for Anya. At this, Ivan glances at her and curses.
* Equivalent Exchange (I): At the exchange point, Omega notes the Bane of the South's absence and asks Alexei where he is. Alexei replies that he is ensuring that the androids don't attack their home.
* Equivalent Exchange (II): Ivan, hidden as a sniper on the roof of an abandoned building a short distance from the exchange point, kills Delta with a shot to the head. During the ensuing battle, he saves Anya by shooting an android that was pursuing her, telling her to "hang in there." He notices Anya waving in an attempt to get his attention and warn him of a group of approaching androids. However, the androids locate Ivan's hiding place and immediately begin firing, effectively trapping him.
* Hide and Seek: Absent
* Soulmates (I): Absent
* Soulmates (II): Absent
* Lucky Once, Lucky Twice: After Anya and Omega's confrontation, Ivan catches up to her, his sudden appearance startling her. As his face is obscured by his helmet, Anya believes him to be another android and panics, struggling wildly in an attempt to escape. Ivan covers her mouth and removes the dark cover on his helmet to allow her to see his face. He helps calm her by reassuring her that she is okay and guiding her to breathe. He asks if she was injured and appears skeptical when she responds that she wasn't harmed, but doesn't push the matter further. When Anya says that she shot Omega and is about to throw her gun to the ground in frustration, Ivan grabs her wrist to stop her, telling her to not throw away a working weapon because it could - and did - save her life. He adds that though shooting someone is nothing to be proud of, she is still alive because of it. The two travel back to the Northern base. Inside, Anya asks how he was able to find her, to which Ivan replies that "he started looking the moment the storm passed," commenting that it was likely she was still alive due to her ability. She then asks about Alexei, though Ivan doesn't respond. As the two continue to the underground tunnels, Ivan asks her how she escaped. She hesitates before replying that she tricked the Grey Wolf before shooting him. He comments that just like her, Omega keeps returning to life despite being killed multiple times. When Ivan asks her for details, he seems skeptical of her vague response as she looks away as she answers him. Despite this, he doesn't press further, instead showing her the bracelet he made that measures air toxicity. In response to her earlier concern about Alexei, Ivan says that her brother was injured but is recovering, and that he is in command until Alexei is able to return to his position. He says that though she is still in the chain of command, Irina wasn't promoted to second-in-command due to her short temper, adding that he is "the much hotter option" anyway. The two encounter Irina and Luka in the passage. Ivan begins to explain how he found Anya when Irina suddenly grabs Anya by the throat and slams her against the wall.
* Confrontation: Ivan begins to protest at Irina's violent outburst but she cuts him off, blaming Anya for the deaths of many of their men because of her inability to shoot Omega when she had the chance. Ivan intervenes by reminding Irina that they also have failed to do so in the past. He states that Alexei's desperate plan was doomed to fail from the start, and that Anya is not the one to blame. When Anya pushes Irina away from her, he orders Irina to stand down. He then suggests that Luka take Anya to see Alexei. Irina informs Ivan that as Alexei is now awake, he is no longer in command and suggests that he be careful of criticizing Alexei's decisions. In response, Ivan points out that she should consider being less eager to follow all of their commander's reckless plans so she wouldn't have to pin the blame on civilians. As he leads Anya and Luka away, he reemphasizes his position as temporary commander until Alexei is fit to return. As the three leave, Ivan smirks and says that next time Irina does that to feel free to shoot, "I endorse it," making Anya laugh.
* End Goal: Absent
* To Become: Absent
* Mind Over Matter: Ivan meets Anya at her room and the two walk to the dining hall together. They are silent on the way and Anya glances at him, quickly looking away when she sees him staring at her. He asks why she seems surprised when someone remembers she exists. Anya looks away again and replies that she was never very social, though Ivan seems doubtful of her response. He then asks about her first day at the medical clinic, adding that the base's clinic is under-resourced from having to relocate so often due to loss of territory to the androids. They meet Luka in the hall and Ivan asks him why he's staring at his soulmate timer, remarking that it won't make his soulmate appear any sooner. Luka retorts that some people care about soulmate timers, even though Ivan himself doesn't have one. When Anya seems surprised at this, Ivan states that he does not believe in "magical mumbo jumbo." She asks why he doesn't want one, to which he replies that soulmate timers seem like a rope tying one down to wait for their soulmate, something that he is not interested in. Anya responds by saying that it's instead the binding together of two people by the universe. At this he chuckles, saying in that case, he'll pass on the universe's judgement since it allowed millions to die in a twenty-five year war. In a heated discussion, Anya argues that the humans have killed millions of androids in retaliation. Ivan hesitates, then notes that she sounds sympathetic toward them. Frustrated, she asks if any of the humans have tried to actually communicate with the androids. His face darkens as he responds that attempts to communicate led to the fall of the South and the death of most of his family and friends. Before leaving, he suggests that Anya think more carefully before believing that the androids are out for anything other than human annihilation.
* Green: At the base's medical clinic, Anya and Everly discuss the androids' growing need for dramaxil and Everly mentions that Ivan believes they need it for something other than simply their lifeblood supply. She adds that Ivan's mind works in ways most people don't understand. Later, Anya meets Ivan's younger brother Misha when he visits the clinic for his insulin dose. Misha says that Ivan has told him about her and begins talking to her excitedly. Ivan, arriving at the clinic, notices Anya's discomfort and ruffles Misha's hair, reminding him to give Anya space. When Anya stays and talks with Misha about the huge trees she's seen, Ivan seems surprised. Misha excitedly asks him if they can all go together to see the trees one day. Ivan hesitates and seems uncomfortable, given the tension between him and Anya from their earlier argument. He evades the question, suggesting that Misha finish getting his insulin from Dr. Everly. After he leaves, Anya asks Ivan how his brother survived so long. He turns away, answering, "With great difficulty." Suddenly, the room begins to shake and loud noises can be heard from above. When Anya asks what is happening, Ivan responds that they are under attack.
* Underneath: As the attack rages on aboveground, Anya and Luka reunite in the medical ward until they are suddenly interrupted by a request for help. They turn to see Ivan bleeding heavily from a deep wound in his side.
* Perspective: Ivan remains silent as Anya treats his injury, only hissing when she pours antiseptic onto the wound. As he watches her working, he notices her soulmate timer partially concealed under a band around her wrist. He stares hard at it until Anya asks him if he has ever confronted the Grey Wolf before. He replies that they've had run-ins in the past, though not one-on-one.
* Big, Bad Wolf: Absent
* Firewall Proxy: Absent
* System Reset: Ivan is mentioned as Delta and Omega discuss the Wraiths' ambush. Noting the advanced technology that was used to subdue him, Omega wonders whether the Bane of the South was responsible for the attack, hinting at Ivan's ingenuity and engineering skill.
* The Mission: In Alexei's office, Ivan and Alexei argue as to next steps. Ivan finds it strange that the androids suddenly called off their attack, as it is not in their nature to do so. Alexei admits that it is a strange occurrence, but says that they do not have time to waste questioning the androids' motives and should instead prioritize regaining control of the city to gain an advantage in the war. Ivan scoffs at this, stating that the East has practically abandoned them, leaving them to fend for themselves, and that the Easterners will continue to do so until Delta and the Gray Wolf are dead. After a discussion, Ivan volunteers to go alone to retrieve Galina from enemy territory. He seems surprised when Anya suddenly asks to go with him, stating that it would be practical in order to keep an eye on Ivan's injury, as well as to test her own abilities. As Alexei sternly reminds her that she will be under his direct command and required to fulfill any orders given to her, Ivan appears agitated, his jaw clenching.
* Partners: Ivan and Anya set out through the tunnels to reach the northern edge of the city. Ivan explains that this meeting place was agreed upon because it was the place where the city's shields were first breached and the androids have moved on from that location. The two ascend a ladder to the lower floor of an abandoned building. Reaching the top, Ivan reaches down with his left hand to help Anya up. Being close to their destination, he asks if she remembers his instructions on how to use her gun and gives her a few pointers. He notices that she is nervous and encourages her, telling her that she is doing well and assuring her that he has her back. As they descend the stairs, Ivan notices several figures approaching the open doorway. He covers Anya's mouth and the two crouch down on the stairs, watching as the strangers enter the building's first floor.
* Into the Abyss: Ivan motions to Anya and the two sneak back upstairs to avoid being seen. They duck into an empty room, Ivan guarding the doorway. Silently, they eavesdrop on the Wraiths' conversation and hear of how they ambushed and wounded Omega. When the Wraiths' leader enters the room, Ivan raises his arm in front of Anya to shield her. Finishing giving her next orders, the Wraith leader and her soldiers leave, Ivan watching them from an upstairs window.
* ...It Stared Back: Leaving the abandoned building, Anya and Ivan continue their trek to the rendezvous point. He suggests that she wear her hood and keep her voice low to prevent Galina from mistaking her for an android, adding that though Alexei is willing to use Anya as a guinea pig, he isn't willing to take that risk. She disagrees and defends Alexei's actions, pointing out that it was a smart move to test herself and her abilities. Arriving at the rendezvous point, they both slip inside to wait for Galina. Once the two have sheltered inside, Ivan continues their conversation, noting that her involvement in the mission appears to be Alexei's way of punishing her for initially refusing to aid their military. He tells Anya that it seems like she volunteered for the mission because she believes she deserves punishment. Anya attempts to change the subject, but the two are suddenly interrupted by the sound of someone approaching. Ivan draws his gun and moves in front of Anya as the figure approaches before they realize it to be Galina. On their trek back to the Northern base, Ivan and Galina's conversation is interrupted as Anya says she has something to tell him. He appears concerned and asks if everything is okay. Before Anya can explain, however, they are startled by the appearance of Omega.
* Quick Draw: At the sight of the Grey Wolf, Ivan rushes in front of Anya and aims his gun at him. Omega does the same in return. As the situation escalates, Anya rushes between them to diffuse the tension by offering a deal.
* Entrapped;
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* Wolfbane: