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The Groznyj Grad Timeline
The Groznyj Grad Living Novel Timeline
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Storylines and Story Arcs
Since there is a limit to the number of posts per entry, some storylines span multiple entries.
When this occurs, the reader can find a link to the next entry in the Next column.
Simply click on the link (an uppercase C for Continued) to advance to the next entry reference.
A lowercase c may also be used as a link to continue a particular character's storyline.
In addition, there are multiple story arcs that thread through the Groznyj Grad story.
Listed below are some of the major arcs. There is a symbol associated with each arc,
and clicking on the symbol (in the Next column will advance to the next entry reference.
In this fashion, the reader can utilize the symbol in order to follow a particular story arc
if s/he is not interested in reading the entirety of the Groznyj Grad fiction.
Simply click on the story arc symbol in the Symbol column to get started! |
| Name |
Symbol |
Description |
Irinarhov/Isaev |
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The developing romance between the distant Captain Kassian Irinarhov and
the flippant Senior Lt. Andrei Isaev. |
Snake |
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Codename: Naked Snake |
Murder Mystery |
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Who is responsible for the grisly murders? MVD Major Liadov and KGB Forensics Pathologist Lt. Rakitin are
called in to solve the mystery. |
The Horsemen |
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Who are these four "ghosts"? How are they related to the other residents of the Grad? And what is their
ultimate goal? |
The Amnesiac |
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A wounded man is found near the Grad. Who is he? He doesn't even remember! |
The Ballad of Borishnakov |
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The initiation of Vladislav Yaromirovich Borishnakov as an Ocelot has unfortunate consequences |
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Livejournal Source references
The Groznyj Grad Living Novel is comprised of many different livejournal sources,
the most important being the
Groznyj Grad Living Novel page.
However, many of the main characters have a personal livejournal in which they reminisce
about their past or interact with other characters. The reader may find that to follow
a particular storyline, it would behoove them to read these other livejournals in order
to enrich the reading experience (and not miss anything).
It should also be noted that posts to the various livejournals don't necessarily
coincide with the chronological succession of the story. (In some cases, they're flashbacks
to events that occurred many years in the past.) However, the reader may be interested to
know the order in which the posts were made, or which livejournal the post originated from.
Therefore, a reference to each entry can be found in the Entry column. The entry has a two
letter code and number, which indicates the numbering of the post (from oldest to most recent).
Each entry is a link to the next entry, allowing the reader to follow the chain of livejournal
entries in the order in which they were posted.
A description of the two letter code follows.
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| Monday, January 27, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG1 |
Morning Shower |
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Captain Kassian Irinarhov meets the Ocelot soldiers, including Andrei Isaev |
| GG2 |
Role-Call! |
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Role-call in light snow as Ocelots and GRU soldiers line up in front of
Majors Raikov and Ocelot. Krauss gives orders for The Fury to be
brought to the infirmary for a physical check-up; Ocelot accepts.
Major Ocelot meets Irinarhov. Dr. Khostov retrieves the injured Gurlukovich. |
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| 5:30 am |
| GG3 |
Mess Hall [5:30 am] |
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Breakfast after role-call. Matvei ushers a nauseous Ilya to the infirmary.
The Fury, looking for Ocelot, takes Andrei's scarf as Kassian warily witnesses
the exchange. Andrei, needing a replacement, puts Kassian in charge |
| GG4 |
The Infirmary |
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Khostov attends to Gurlukovich's unusual injury. Matvei promises to find Gurlukovich something
to read. Isaev borrows the ailing Imanov's scarf. |
| GG5 |
The East Wing |
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Major Ocelot confronts Major Raikov over the new transfer.
Matvei, in the area to pick up a book, eavesdrops on the conversation but hears something else entirely. |
| GG6 |
North Artillery Range, Firearms
Drill
[6:00 am] |
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Andrei fills in Kassian on the command personalities as they share a cigarette.
Kassian lets Andrei examine his rifle.
Matvei interrupts to share his news of the Majors' interaction.
Then Major Ocelot arrives to deliver news of a new recruit.
Kassian impresses with his accuracy. Gurlukovich rejoins the group. |
| GG10 |
The North Artillery Range Part
3 |
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Kassian delivers a message to Andrei via sharpshooting.
Major Ocelot forces Kassian to divulge Matvei's gossip; Kassian impresses Ocelot with his wise advice.
Andrei alerts Kassian that the initiation is to begin. |
| GG8 |
Tselinoyarsk
(Calling all
Cobras) |
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Naked Snake joins the Cobra unit. A spat between The Fury and Major Ocelot annoys Voyevoda. |
| GG12 |
Groznyj Grad Runway |
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Major Krauss greets Voyevoda with roses and escorts the Cobras to the base as Major Ocelot seeks
out Raikov for painkillers. |
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| Nightfall |
| GG17 |
The Mess Hall |
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Krauss escorts Snake to the Mess Hall for dinner, and then reminisces about a previous meal as
he tries to find Snake a decent uniform. Meanwhile, Voyevoda and The Fury catch up over dinner. |
| GG18 |
Raikov's quarters - a drink,
or three |
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Raikov finds painkillers for Ocelot. Ocelot shares a drink and his unit's gossip. |
| GG11 |
What do you do with your spare
time Dr. Khostov? |
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Dr. Khostov throws a temper tantrum. He returns to his Greenhouse with his friend, Marco, to
relax. He asks Marco not to reveal the presence of a civilian. |
| GG9 |
GRU Barracks |
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New recruit Vladislav Yaromirovich Borishnakov goes to his bunk and sleeps off his first day
at Groznyj Grad.
Or at least, that was his intention.
Ocelots Andrei and Matvei have other plans as the hazing begins. |
| CK1 |
'I stopped marking them after a while,'
he told Isaev. |
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Kassian flashes back to an unhappy memory (from April 27, 1945 in Berlin, Germany) in
which he loses a friend. War is hell. |
| CK2 |
A conversation in the snow |
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Intoxicated Ocelots Kassian and Andrei get to know each other as they watch Borishnakov retrieve
his clothing.
Kassian speaks of his former lover, Vitya. |
| GG13 |
GRU Barracks, Part 2 |
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Borishnakov continues to assemble his clothing as Kassian and Andrei look on, discussing history
(Greek, and their own).
Matvei escorts the new recruit to the East Wing for his "victory laps", but
Kassian and Andrei lag behind to get dressed... |
| GG16 |
GRU Barracks, Part 4 - Locker
Room |
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Kassian and Andrei finish dressing in the locker room before departing for the East Wing enteratinment. |
| GG15 |
GRU Barracks, Part 3 ->
The East Wing |
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Borishnakov, urged on by his fellow soldiers, begins his laps. Kassian, musing upon
his grim time as a young soldier (minus the hazing ritual) continues to flirt with Andrei.
Raikov (who must have temporarily excused himself from Ocelot's company)
proves he always gets his way in the end. |
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| Tuesday, January 28, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG19 |
Between
[7:00 am] |
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Major Ocelot quickly leaves Raikov's quarters to attend to business, only to be accosted by Colonel
Volgin.
The Sorrow observes the awkward dialogue; Ocelot nearly notes the Sorrow's presence.
Afterwards, Ocelot begins his search for The Fury. |
| GG20 |
Granin's Visit |
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Granin arrives looking for funding and Krauss makes him an intriguing offer.
Volgin, looking for Ocelot (to alert him of a missing scientist), encounters Granin,
who tells him of the funding opportunity. Volgin then talks to Krauss to discuss
Granin and staying away from The Fury and Cobras. |
| GG22 |
Room 307 |
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Major Ocelot finds The Fury in his lab (talking with The Sorrow) and, realizing Krauss' machinations,
they plot revenge.
Andrei goes to The Fury's lab to retrieve Ilya's scarf; Kassian follows him to provide backup.
Ocelot tasks Irinarhov and Isaev with tracking down the AWOL Borishnakov once Andrei is done. |
| GG23 |
Room 307 -- Part II |
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The Fury offers an invitation and warning to Andrei, who retrieved the scarf. |
| GG25 |
The Search For Vladya the
Coward
[morning - early afternoon] |
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Andrei thanks Kassian for his backup, and Kassian informs Andrei of the AWOL Borishnakov.
The pair meet Matvei and the other Ocelots, form a search party, and begin the hunt.
Borishnakov, fleeing from Groznyj Grad, inadvertenly finds and defends a GG physicist,
bringing the Ocelot squad upon them. They return to GG with a trophy. |
| GG21 |
Cobra Barracks
[est.
11:30 am] |
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Snake has a chance to talk with Voyevoda before being interrupted by the Cobras' antics.
Then the two search for breakfast (or lunch) as they discuss their next move. |
| GG24 |
Traitors Unite |
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The Joy and Snake converse with Volgin as The Sorrow and Ocelot watch the exchange. |
| GG27 |
A few words in private
[est.
2:00 pm] |
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Volgin and The Fury speak face to face. Major Ocelot reports the recovery of the physicist. |
| GG29 |
The Grand Tour |
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Krauss offers The Joy (and Snake) a tour of Groznyj Grad. Snake notices The Sorrow observing. |
| GG31 |
The Gym |
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After leaving the gym for the showers, Raikov encounters Borishnakov, just returned from the
swamps. |
| GG28 |
Weapons Practice |
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Kassian teaches Andrei how to use his weapon, marks him, and they discuss their craft. |
| GG26 |
A good deed |
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Dr. Khostov, speculating upon Voyevoda and Snake, arrives with vials of polio vaccine. |
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| Nightfall |
| GG32 |
Krasnogorje Dinner Theater |
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The Fury carries out revenge against Krauss as the Ocelots have dinner with the Flame Patrol.
Kassian remains atop the room with Major Ocelot in case there's trouble with The Fury.
Trouble comes soon enough, but from an unlikely source. |
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| Wednesday, January 29, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG34 |
The Greenhouse [12:30
am] |
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The first dead body is found. Isaev preforms an impromptu forensics test, pausing briefly to
threaten The Fury.
Volgin and Raikov arrive to inquire about the goings on. |
| CK7 |
Tselinoyarsk, Russia, Part I
"He
knew Isaev probably didn't want to be alone tonight." |
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"Andrei and Kassian leave the remains of the Greenhouse, discussing the nature of death and killing.
A shared shower leads to a discussion of family, past lovers, the art of combat killing, and...other activities. |
| CK8 |
Tselinoyarsk, Russia, Part II
'Are
you ready?' Andrei demanded, bluntly. 'Let's go.' |
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Andrei and Kassian retire to Andrei's quarters where they discuss Kassian's rifles and Isaev's
brother.
Andrei continues his conversation of combat killing as the two soldiers go "hand-to-hand". |
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| Late Morning |
| GG36 |
A Brief Interlude... |
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Io, following orders to "go do something counterproductive to military efficiency", soothes the
"savage beast". In other words, a violin for Volgin. |
| GG7 |
The Infirmary-
bedbound
Ilya
[est. January 29] |
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On day 3 of Ilya's stint in the infirmary, he hopes for a visitor. Unfortunately, it's the mercurial
Major Krauss, which leads to a rather awkward exchange. |
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| Nightfall |
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| Wednesday, February 12, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG35 |
SRIDA, 12 FEVRAI, 1964: 18:00
hours |
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The corpse is positively identified as GRU Captain Molokov.
Major Ocelot reveals the name to Krauss, and Krauss' reaction removes Ocelot's suspicions.
Volgin finds Ocelot and informs him that Olavyenko is sending investigators.
Ocelot and Snake meet again. |
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| Thursday, February 13, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| NL1 |
Departure at 07:00 AM |
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Nika muses upon his new assignment and the nature of GRU. |
| GG38 |
Disembarkment
[est.
February 13] |
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Liadov and Rakitin meet one another on the helicopter ride to Groznyj Grad. They arrive at Groznyj
Grad, greeted by Krauss, and happen upon Raikov's 'investigation', in which they catch the soldiers with their pants down
(so to speak). |
| GG39 |
Disembarkment (cont'd) |
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Krauss introduces Liadov and Rakitin to Volgin. The Joy joins them.
Major Ocelot notices Rakitin being distracted.
Liadov greets both Andrei and 'Major' Kassian Irinarhov. |
| GG40 |
The Roll Call Strip Down,
Continued |
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Liadov continues his discussion with Andrei and Kassian before rejoining Rakitin, Raikov, and
Ocelot. |
| NL2 |
Notes on encountering the pompous German
2.13.64 |
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Nika thinks upon a recent comment by his peer about Groznyj Grad, and what the Groznyj Grad means
to him. |
| NL3 |
The Hydra in Winter. (Petrograd, November
1964) |
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As Liadov settles into Groznyj Grad, he finds a tin frame in his valise, which reminds him of
Ninochka and his last exchanges with Ilarion. |
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| Friday, February 14, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG42 |
Sergei's Return
[est.
February 14] |
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Sergei returns from visiting his ailing mother. He is greeted by Andrei, Ilya, Kassian, and
an elated Matvei. |
| GG43 |
Clandestine pursuits
[est.
February 14, morning] |
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Rakitin leaves a token before meeting Liadov in his office, along with Major Ocelot.
Gurlukovich finds Ocelot and the Major informs of what he's missed. Rakitin gives an autopsy report. |
| NL4 |
Interview: Volgin, Yevgeny Borisovich |
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Major Liadov conducts a recorded interview with Colonel Volgin. |
| NL5 |
Interview: Snake, Naked |
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Major Liadov conducts a recorded interview with Naked Snake. |
| GG45 |
Volgin on the warpath
[11:00
am - mid-day] |
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Volgin seeks out Major Ocelot to discuss his concerns after his interview with Liadov.
Volgin then confers with Raikov, then The Joy and Snake, and then Krauss. |
| GG41 |
With a weary, exhausted sigh,
Johann Krauss...
[est. February 14] |
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Liadov visits Krauss in his office to deliver personal effects as per Molokov's will.
Krauss warns Liadov about two Flame Soldiers who may have a grudge with him. |
| GG44 |
A Change of Pace |
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Snake, in his new suit, goes to Voyevoda's office with questions. |
| GG46 |
Interrogations, In Progress
[afternoon] |
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Liadov considers the interviews he's already conducted when Major Ocelot offers the tour.
After Major Ocelot is called away, Liadov and Polya continue their discussion of who the target may be and who
might be responsible for the killings.
NOTE: Presumably, Major Ocelot was called away before he could give the tour,
as the tour seems to finally take place on February 17th. |
| GG49 |
CQC |
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The Joy and Snake begin their practice |
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| Sunday, February 16, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| NL8 |
Interview: Major Kassian Irinarhov,
Part 1 |
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Major Liadov conducts a recorded interview with Captain (formerly Major) Irinarhov. |
| CK9 |
Interview with Major Liadov of Internal
Service [1] |
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Kassian talks with Liadov off the record in the middle of the interview. |
| NL10 |
Interview: Kassian Irinarhov, Part
2 |
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Major Liadov continues the recorded interview with Captain Irinarhov. |
| CK9.5 |
Interview with Major Liadov of Internal
Service [2] |
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Kassian talks with Liadov off the record after the the official interview is completed. |
| NL9 |
Evening of the Inquisition |
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Later that evening, Liadov muses upon his interview with Captain Irinarhov. |
| CK10 |
After the interview, Part I |
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"Regardless, he knew he needed to see Isaev." |
| CK11 |
After the interview, Part II |
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"'You're safe,' he grated out. 'You're as safe with me as I am with you.'" |
| CK12 |
After the interview, Part III |
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"'Kasya,' he murmured, shivering. 'Keep doing that, but...put your gun to my head.'" |
| CK13 |
After the interview, Part IV |
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"'What then? Shall we f*** a little more? In our loving way?'" |
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| Monday, February 17, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG47 |
The Groznyj Grad Tour |
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Majors Raikov and Ocelot begin a tour for Liadov and Rakitin, starting at the Greenhouse ruins.
Along the way, they meet Dr. Khostov.
Kassian and Ilya watch from a distance, wary of any threats.
The Majors meet Volgin and the inspectors meet The Fury. |
| GG48 |
The Groznyj Grad Tour Part
II |
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Liadov and Rakitin continue their discussion with the Fury. Phobos briefly joins them. Kassian
and Ilya watch on. |
| GG50 |
Second Victim [continued from
Groznyj Grad Tour, Part II]
[10:00 pm] |
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Kassian contacts Andrei and Ocelot on CODEC to alert them to the second murder before rejoining
Liadov. Liadov tells Polya of his connection to Irinarhov.
Irinarhov captures a Flame Soldier lurking about. |
| GG51 |
Second Victim, Part II
[10:15
pm] |
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Irinarhov ushers Pasiphae into the lab. Liadov and Polya discuss Irinarhov's archetypal demeanor.
Ilya encounters another intruder who escapes.
Ilya and Kassian then escort the MVDs to the East Wing. |
| GG52 |
Night Search for Corpus 2 |
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Major Ocelot answers to Volgin as the soldiers trickle in. Raikov rounds up his men.
Kassian and Ilya arrive with the MVDs, and Volgin questions Rakitin, who suggests a location of the murder.
A look through the binoculars proves the hypothesis correct and leads to a search with a small detachment. |
| GG53 |
The Cave (continued from Night
Search for Corpus 2)
[10:30 pm] |
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Liadov, Polya, and Ocelot inspect the body while Ilya takes notes. Snake pesters Ocelot.
Kassian and Andrei explore the caves and discover more evidence. |
| GG54 |
Meanwhile, back at Groznyj
Grad... [Night Search Corpus 2] |
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Raikov fumes at being left behind and Krauss offers him advice.
The search party returns and Liadov counsels Rakitin before Volgin joins them and leads them to
the war room for a debriefing. Another death is reported; Kassian and Ilya escort the MVDs to the
place of death. Kassian saves Liadov's life. |
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| Tuesday, February 18, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG55 |
Meanwhile, Back at Groznyj
Grad, Part II
[12:00 am] |
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The senior officers finish their discussion in the War Room. |
| GG56 |
The Death of a Brother
[12:00
am] |
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Liadov (now recovered) & Rakitin wax poetic over the most recent corpse as Imanov grieves.
Kassian contacts Isaev with the news; Isaev joins Kassian, and then goes to Ilya.
Another watches events unfold from a distance. |
| GG57 |
Ilya + Andrei |
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Andrei tries to comfort Ilya as they leave the scene of the murder. |
| NL13 |
Crime and Punishment |
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Kassian joins Liadov for a drink after escorting him back to his quarters.
Liadov discusses his falling out with Ilarion and Kassian confesses who his lover is. |
| NL14 |
Crime and Punishment II |
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Liadov and Kassian drink together as Liadov tells Kassian his tale of regret.
Kassian stays the night as their (platonic) friendship grows. |
|
| Morning |
| GG60 |
Matvei was late for breakfast...
[6:15 am, moved from Feb. 19] |
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Matvei, upset over the death of his friend, speaks harshly with Liadov.
Disgusted with Matvei's rudeness, Liadov departs while Rakitin tries to be more solicitous. |
| CK14 |
Morning after |
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Kassian reflects upon the previous night (or early morning) he spent drinking with Liadov. |
| GG58 |
Static in the Attic |
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Lynx and Leshovik discuss their impressions of Groznyj Grad and what they've discovered, if anything,
of their target.
The two debate the art vs. effectiveness of killing, and control (or lack thereof). |
| GG59 |
Back at base, bugs in the
software...
[11:47 am]
[move from Feb. 23 to Feb. 18 (probably incorrectly labelled)] |
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Krauss visits Liadov and Rakitin in their lab to tell them about a possible witness of the second
murder.
The three men, escorted by Irinarhov and Kolyin, walk to the Pain's 'nest'. Rakitin cheerfully greets the
Pain and his 'pets.' Liadov and Rakitin then question the witness, Viktor, with The Pain acting as translator.
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| GG66 |
Bugs in the software, cont.
[12:15 pm] |
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The Pain continues relating to Liadov and Rakitin what Viktor had witnessed. |
| IR140 |
An unexpected visitor
[est.
February 18] |
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Volgin asks Polya about a box that turned up a few days ago in his office. |
|
| Night |
| GG61 |
One Shot, One Kill[10:47
pm] |
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Leshovik hits his target and reports so to Lynx. Although it's a confirmed kill, Aryol has doubts... |
| GG62 |
Ripples[10:50 pm] |
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Major Ocelot is notified of "Volgin's" death; after arriving on the scene, he realizes it's a
decoy and
contacts his superior. Volgin, and later, Raikov arrive on the scene. Rakitin and Irinarhov also
join them; Volgin pulls Rakitin aside as Irinarhov inspects the scene at Ocelot's request. |
| GG63 |
Ripples, Part II
[11:32
pm] |
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Volgin asks Rakitin a favor. Rakitin accepts Volgin's offer. |
| GG65 |
More Ripples
[11:45
pm] |
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Kassian requests time off to hunt down the sniper, as well as Isaev's assistance. Ocelot, who
clues Kassian
in to Volgin's world domination plans, grants both. |
| CK14 |
The weight of the world |
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Kassian muses upon what Ocelot told him about Volgin. Later, Kassian also has a conversation
with Pasiphae. |
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| Wednesday, February 19, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG64 |
Learning to Shut Up [9:25
am] |
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Matvei Charushkin visits Liadov and Rakitin in their lab to apologize. Liadov notes he once
met a Charushkin,
or rather arrested him for prostituion. To end the awkward silence, Liadov continues the Lizard Men discussion.
Matvei, however, wants to know more... |
| CK15 |
The hunt for a sniper [Part I] |
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Kassian and Andrei leave before dawn to search the clifs and caves for the sniper.
After a fruitless search, they take a rest break; Andrei takes a dip in a spring and entices Kassian to join him. |
| CK16 |
The hunt for a sniper [Part II] |
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Lynx & Leshovik happen across Kassian & Andrei as they finish their...bath.
Andrei recognizes Lynx as his former commander, Leshovik and Kassian recognize one another.
It makes for an awkward conversation as Kasya & Leshovik discuss possible sniper activity. |
| GG68 |
Apocalypse, now
[8:54
pm] |
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Lynx visits Volgin in his quarters again, just in time to alert others when Volgin succumbs to
poison.
Ocelot is called in and meets his predecessor. Rakitin is brought in to perform an analysis.
Major Ocelot orders Lynx be imprisoned. |
| NL17 |
It's my educated guess that... |
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Liadov muses upon the nature of Rakitin, who is clearly harboring a secret. |
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| Thursday, February 20, 1964 |
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| GG70 |
Ten [8:06 am] |
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Ilya corners Irinarhov at the firing range to discuss the situation with Isaev and question Irinarhov's
intentions |
| GG69 |
Apocalypse, slightly later |
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Rakitin continues his tests as a groggy Volgin talks with Ocelot.
Lynx, who is released by Volgin, comes to visit the Colonel in the infirmary. |
| NL18 |
Eternal Flames.... |
|
Nika keeps an eye on the Flame Patrol, noting that they haven't lost interest in him. Deimos
makes some idle threats. |
| GG71 |
And power was given unto them
over the fourth part of the earth[12:03 pm] |
|
Andrei is ordered to escort Lynx's squad into Gronyj Grad; he greets them with a song.
Andrei makes an offhand remark of Aryol's likeness to Kasya, and Aryol asks to see him.
As Andrei escorts Leshovik, Aryol, and Lemsky to their quarters, Andrei contacts Kasya about an 'urgent meeting'. |
| GG72 |
Bloodwork |
|
Rakitin, in his lab analyzing the toxin, is helped by a 'gift' from Lynx. After a brief visit
from Leshovik and Aryol, Lynx and Rakitin head to the infirmary. |
| GG73 |
Firing Range [1:14 pm] |
|
Isaev escorts Leshovik and Aryol to the firing range where Kassian is practicing.
Isaev then 'escorts' Kassian to meet the other two, which leads to an awkward conversation.
Which is made even more awkward by Aryol's reaction to Leshovik's sharpshooter skills. |
| GG74 |
Antivenom [1:17 pm] |
|
Volgin awakes to find Lynx and Rakitin visiting with an antidote. The death of Gurlukovich is
explained to Rakitin, who keeps the knowledge in confidence. Volgin falls asleep;
Lynx and Rakitin depart and discuss Volgin. |
| CK17 |
Sons and fathers |
|
Kasya considers his relationship to Aryol and discusses it with Isaev, who has a less than positive
impression of the young man. He also discusses the issue with Pasiphae and Rakitin. |
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| Nightfall |
| IR19 |
Watching |
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Rakitin, in bed, considers the three newcomers, and specifically the link between the Colonel
and Lynx. |
| GG67 |
Solitary (for The Cobras)
[est.
February 20 based on The Fury's remarks] |
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The Fear invites Snake to the Cobras' poker game.
Snake finds The Boss and the others there, at which point The Boss explains her mission and decision, and issues further
orders. |
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| Friday, February 21, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| NL19 |
Not a bad night at all... |
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Liadov muses over the surprises of the past night and the true nature of Rakitin |
| GG75 |
Search for the Missing Keys
[10:13 am, moved from Feb. 20] |
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Krauss, who is searching for the keys to his Porsche, has an interesting conversation with Kolyin
before visiting Liadov & Rakitin in their lab. |
| GG77 |
Fortunate son
[est.
February 21] |
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Snake interrupts a conversation between The Pain and The Fury. The Fury and Snake go to find
Sokolov as The Fury explains his history with the scientist.
They reach the lab and Snake gets his first good look at the Shagohod. |
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| Evening |
| GG76 |
(Deimos) The Kalashnikov was
feather light...
[est. February 21] |
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Deimos starts implementing his plan to revenge himself on Liadov.
Liadov and Rakitin have dinner; Leshovik, and then Aryol, join them as they discuss the philosophy of killing, and
then excuse themselves. |
| GG79 |
Returning to Quarters by Moonlight....
[est.
February 21] |
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Liadov is ambushed on his way to this quarters. Rakitin rushes to Liadov's rescue, but apparently
his aid isn't required.
Deimos, ironically enough, seeks to save Liadov, but for his own purposes. Liadov finally confronts Deimos and
then leaves him
in the company of Rakitin and Aryol. |
| IR23 |
Scales, eyes, and the feather weighed
against |
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"It has been a strange night."
Polya muses upon witnessing the 'murder' of Liadov. |
| IR24 |
Contrast |
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Polya decides to listen to the sound coming through the walls. Nika later apologizes for his
loud nightmares. |
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| Saturday, February 22, 1964 |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG78 |
Renaissance
[12:03
am] |
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Rakitin is called in when a poisoned, unknown man is found outside the gates. The man wakes
up and (initially speaking in English)
admits to Rakitin that he has no memory of his identity. Rakitin tells the man in what condition he was found.
The nurse, Olga, takes
Rakitin to task for bluntly telling the man the situation, and Rakitin leaves in shame. |
| GG80 |
Lab work [1:13 am] |
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Dr. Khostov visits Liadov and Rakitin in their office; he makes coffee and accusations. |
| GG84 |
Night Visitors
[4:08
am] |
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The amnesiac is visited by The Joy (and The Pain), who has some suspicions about his identity. |
|
| Evening |
| GG81 |
Third Time Lucky [5:16
pm] |
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Matvei visits Liadov again, and Liadov provides Matvei with the information about his father.
Rakitin continues his toxicology analysis. |
| GG82 |
Antidote for the unknown soldier |
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Rakitin brings the antidote to the amnesiac in the infirmary. The amnesiac claims he still can't
remember his identity. Rakitin discusses his choice of profession. |
| NL23 |
Drinking with Irinarhov Again. |
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Liadov relates to Kassian the previous night's excitement over drinks. The discussion turns
to relationships
and Liadov's particular tastes, and then to the fate of Andrei's mother. |
| EA15 |
Indulgence, iniquity, indiscretion |
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Nika's lover drops in on Kasya and Nika's discussion. Nika and his lover sate their needs as
Kasya, taunted by the two others, stays to watch (as if to prove a point). |
| Lv16 |
Confessions, Part I |
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Leshovik avails himself of the (deserted) gym facilities and finds Andrei when he goes to take
a shower.
The two discuss sparring, Aryol, Kassian, Lynx, and checkered pasts.
[NOTE: This probably takes place after the de-initiation.] |
| Lv17 |
Confessions, Part II |
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Vitya and Andrei talk and drink. Vitya explains his history with Kasya.
Andrei speaks of his relationship with his brother. |
| CK18 |
Confessions, Part III |
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After a bizarre experience in Liadov's room, Kasya discovers an unlikely couple in his own room.
Faced with Isaev's wrath, Kasya explains his behavior on that night long ago. |
| CK19 |
Confessions, Part IV |
|
Kassian uses Andrei's 'assistance' to 'atone' for past sins |
| IR26 |
Murmurings on the other side of midnight
[near
midnight or slightly past] |
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Rakitin, not ready to succumb to fatigue, walks from the infirmary to brightly lit firing range.
There he encounters Leshovik and they engage in conversation. |
|
| Sunday, February 23, 1964 |
| Red Army Day |
| Entry |
Title |
Next |
Summary |
| GG86 |
An arrival (For anyone who'd
like to say hello) |
|
New supply officer Captain Vasily Utrov arrives with an unusual delivery.
He is met by a few passersby, including The Fury, Aryol, and Rakitin (who he apparently met before).
Krauss soon arrives and firmly corrects Utrov about the cause of Utrov's new assignment. |
| GG83 |
D.C. al Fine [ATTN: Anyone
who loves violin music]
[11:47 am] |
|
Io serenades Gronyj Grad with his violin in the courtyard and a strange assortment of characters
(Aryol, Leshovik, Andrei, Lydia, Krauss, The Sorrow) pause to listen. The Sorrow makes a new friend. |
| GG87 |
The Messenger
[11:48
am] |
|
Kassian knocks on Liadov's door to inform him of the most recent body to be found.
Kassian leads Liadov to the body's hidden location, where Liadov inspects it himself.
During their discussion on the way to the lab, they notice and retrieve the body's clothing.
Once at the lab, Kassian contacts Major Ocelot; Ocelot goes to the lab and has a quiet conversation with Kolyin. |
| GG88 |
The Messenger, cont. |
|
Major Ocelot speaks with Liadov, Rakitin, and Irinarhov, and tells them he has Borishnakov's
uniform.
Ocelot admits that Isaev was in charge of Borishnakov's de-initiation. Kassian departs to warn
Isaev as Liadov observes Rakitin's inspection. |
| GG90 |
Confrontation
[1:47
pm] |
|
Kassian confronts Andrei over his role in Borishnakov's de-initiation and death. |
| GG89 |
Results
[2:03 pm] |
|
Rakitin performs an autopsy on Borishnakov and shares his results with Liadov.
They also discuss personal matters, but Liadov tables the conversation for a later time. |
| GG91 |
Inquest |
|
Liadov and Polya round up the Ocelot soldiers to question them about the latest death. |
| GG92 |
Inquest: Part II |
|
Andrei deflects Polya's suspicions and the questioning is quickly concluded. |
| GG93 |
Mess |
|
Liadov and Polya have dinner after the Inquest; they are joined by Aryol and Utrov.
Meanwhile, Krauss has a rather uncomfortable meal with Lynx. |
| GG85 |
Nine
[10 pm] |
|
A testy Kolyin finds Ilya moping in his bunk. Kolyin suggests to Ilya that he might still be
ill. |
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