David Nikitovich Platonov

**David Nikitovich Platonov** is a high ranking Russian officer who serves as the main antagonist of Original War. In American campaign Platonov is introduced in last mission as the Supreme commander of Russian forces, the main opposing force to the player which makes him the main antagonist. In Russian campaign he shares position of the main antagonist with John Macmillan. Eventhough he is Burlak's commanding officer he remains the antagonist as he tries to get rid of Burlak whom he sees as a potential rival.

## American Campaign

Platonov appears in Final Countdown as the main commander of Russian forces. His men take over Siberite Motherlode and build large base on it. Platonov then starts developing Siberite rocket and attacking American base. He calls Macmillan when the Siberite rocket is ready. If Americans don't have the Rocket too and decline to surrender then Platonov uses the Rocket. If American have the rocket Platonov agrees to not use the Siberite rocket. Russians also start to build Behemoth on his orders to gain upper hand in conventional warfare. Platonov is later killed when Americans attack the base. If player doesn't destroy Siberite rocket during attack on Russian base then Platonov still decides to use it.

## Russian Campaign

Platonov first appears in Hunting Grounds as commander of L. P. Beria. He becomes Burlak's supervising officer and orders him to build Laboratory and Workshop to build a vehicle. When Burlak finishes the vehicle he sends it to Colonel Ivan Pavlovich Kurin to S. M. Kirov for scouting mission. Burlak then builds vehicles for himself and his own men to participate in the scouting mission but scouting group from Kirov is surrounded by Americans. Platonov initially rejects to help them but Burlak can get permission from him once he gets near their location. Platonov doesn't appear in Wipeout as he completes tasks elsewhere but plays major role in upcoming missions. Following destruction of S. M. Kirov by Arabs he leads retreat from eastern territories. He orders Burlak to to cover Russian retreat. Platonov who promises Burlak supplies which never arrive. It was very likely an intentional obstruction from Platonov to get rid of Burlak. Burlak still succeeds and Platonov retreats along with rest of forces. Burlak is promoted to Lieutenant and sent on scouting mission in Arabian territories. Platonov becomes once again his supervising officer. While near Arabian positions Platonov contacts Burlak and tasks him to hurry to the base V. A. Ovsyenko which is under American attack. Burlak has to set off to V. A. Ovsyenko while being chased by Arabs. Unfortunately Platonov leads him to trap which slows Burlak's progress and Burlak arrives when the base is under American control. Burlak still manages to take the base back and Platonov orders him to develop Siberite technologies. When Arabs attack V. I. Lenin Platonov sends Burlak to attack New Kabul. Platonov then doesn't appaear until New end. When Russian army leadership including Marshal Nikolay Mironovich Yashin is killed during attack on Beta Platonov becomes main commander promoting himself to rank of Marshal. He commands his own base V. K. Bluekher with most advanced technologies and weapons and starts doing purges in Russian army executing anyone he deems to be a threat. Burlak can also be executed if he stays loyal to him.

If Burlak decides to overthrow Platonov he leads group of officers including Gladkov, Oleg Kazimirovich Gleb and Konstantin V.Fadeev. Burlak convinces commanders of bases surrounding V. K. Bluekher to join him before he attacks V. K. Bluekher. Platonov is killed during attack and Burlak replaces him as the main commander. He is later mentioned in Primary colours when Burlak asks his scientists to build Behemoth,

## Alliance Missions

Platonov appears in Cat and Mouse when Burlak joins Alliance. Platonov orders Burlak's arrest but Burlak kills soldier sent to arrest him and escapes V. K. Bluekher leading Platonov to state that he has always known Burlak is a traitor. Platonov then sends units against Alliance defectors and pursue them even in Freedom. Platonov makes appearance in War is Peace when his men take over Siberite Motherlode and build large base on it. Platonov then starts developing Siberite rocket. He is killed when Alliance conquers the base.

## Appearances

Platonov can appear in 9 missions in total (10 if The Cleansing is counted) and gets mentioned in 3 other missions.

### Russian Campaign

* Hunting Grounds
* Wipeout (mentioned)
* Praying for the Dead
* Water is Wide
* Step by Step
* Fox hole
* New end
* October Revolution and The Cleansing
* Primary colours (mentioned)

### Alliance Missions

* Cat and Mouse
* Peace on Earth (mentioned)
* War is Peace

## Trivia

* His name is likely a reference to Andrei Platonov, Soviet Russian writer, philosopher, playwright, and poet whose real name was Andrei Platonovich Klimentov.
* Platonov is a prominent character in many mods. He is protagonist of Rosyjski Elitarny Dowódca. He also plays major role in Arabian Campaign (mod), Absolute Dominion and others.