Matthew Belovik

**Matthew "Matt" Belovik** was a human male programmer. Objectively the weirdest of his friend group, Matt was known by his friends for his love of weapons and technology. He was not particularly expressive, but he had quick wits. Matt was one of the few people prepared for the apocalypse and managed to use his knowledge to save himself and his friends from a zombie hoarde shortly before joining the Terror Counter Force.

Matt was born in 2085 AD and at some point early on during his childhood met Gerald Karlson and Joseph Vogel who would go on to become his life-long friends. By 2107 AD, the three moved into an apartment in Plastin with Matt keeping a secret weapon collection in his room, with him and his friends later using it during the apocalypse and subsequently joinining TCF.

## Biography

### Early life

Matt was born in 2085 AD. At some point during his childhood he met Gerald Karlson and Joseph Vogel. While he was a huge gamer and very computer-savvy, he was also a talented distance runner who placed 4th in the state championship in his senior year of high school. At some point he, Joe, and Gerald bought an aparment in Plastin and moved in together, with Matt making a weapon collection in case of an apocalypse, albeit secretly.

### Beggining of the apocalypse

On one day in 2107 AD Matt was watching a zombie show when Gerald teleported into the living room and wished him a good morning, though Matt only responded by shooshing him. Gerald then asked him if he knew what Joe was doing, to which he replied that he didn't but that he had a pretty good guess. Later on while Joe was ordering the three breakfast pizza, Richard Brickson started knocking on their door and Joe let him in. Richard attempted to explain to them what was happening outside but much to the trio's shock he got pulled through the window by the undead and was killed, though Joe managed to keep the zombies outside by activating the security system. When Gerald asked the two what were they gonna do, Matt replied that they should avoid the windows and that it would be better for them to leave their apartment, much to Gerald's shock. His decision was backed up by Joe though he did admit that they'd need weapons to leave, upon which Matt showed the two his weapon collection. Upon being questioned why he had it, Matt simply replied that it was for precautions.

Immediately afterwards the zombies managed to break into the house and Matt voluntered himself to go check how bad the situation was, though upon teleporting himself he only managed to shoot a single zombie before being forced to retreat, with him explaining to Gerald and Joe that the situation was pretty bad. They were then called by their neighbor Russel Tamaly who told them that they could come to his house as they'd get food inside of it, while he would get guns. The three agreed and Matt told his friends that he'll throw a grenade outside and then they'll make a run for it. The plan worked and the three were safely able to get to Russ' house as the undead were distracted by an unidentified redneck. At the house they formaly met Russ and his wife Jennifer Tamaly. The group later had a meal together when suddenly a military car drove by with three men inside, though two of them were quickly killed while the third one escaped. That night, Matt slept in the same room as Gerald. Rather than going to sleep, Gerald asked Matt sevral questions much to his annoyance. When he asked him how big did he think the apocalypse was Matt replied that he didn't know and later said that the govenment will probably send help to them, before going to sleep.

On the next day Matt was awoken by Gerald after he spotted a large zombie hoarde outside, with him silently yelling out "zombie sexes". They subsequently teleported to the rest of the group and saw William Slade drive into the hoarde with a motorcycle, with Gerald teleporting into the hoarde in order to help him out. Matt along with Joe, Jennifer, and Russ rejoined the fight later on and although they eventually started losing the fight, they got saved by the TCF.

## Personality and traits

Matt was a human male with black hair, and light skin. He was an experienced programmer and a devoted gamer, though he also possesed some athletic skills. Matt was often sarcastic and remained cold and emotionless even when directly exposed to danger. He was one of only a handful of people that belived an apocalypse could happen, which would eventually save his life. His favorite game was Zombie Hunters: Hell Hole, the third installment in the Zombie Hunters video game series.

## Equipment

Matt owned a small weapon collection which consisted of sevral guns and melee weapons, though he personally only used a shotgun and a grenade. He also owned a teleporter but lost it during his fight with the first hoarde.

## Behind the scenes

Matt first appeared in the 2015 Infection and is voiced by James Haaland. Originally only known as Matt, the character was given the full name Matthew Belovik 6 years later on Kristian Stenslie's official website.

## Appearances

* *"Episode Two - Infection"* (First appearance)

## Sources

1. ↑ All individuals from season 1 were born in the United States
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "[1] states that Matt is 22 years old during season 1. As the season takes place in 2107 AD it can be deduced with simple math that he was born in 2085 AD"
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Infection
5. ↑ [2]