Shuhrat Kessikbayev

Shuhrat Kessikbayev is a Russian Spetznaz elite soldier who made a name while using his infamous cluster charge.

History
Kessikbayev grew up in a military family in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. After his family emigrated to Russia five years after the Omnic Crisis ended, Kessikbayev followed in his father's footsteps and enrolled in the military, where his facility with technology landed him a spot in a coveted weapon testing brigade at Alabino firing range near Moscow.

Kessikbayev is an expert tinkerer and a master craftsman, more at ease with the workings of machines than those of people. His gruff demeanor and curt speech should not be mistaken for misanthropy. He possesses a strong moral conviction.

During his time in the weapon testing program, the APM-6 "Matryoshka" was Kessikbayev’s attempt to create a more powerful breach charge. It proved to be an effective means of clearing a room, dealing the most damage to hostiles while keeping the Operator relatively safe. The "Matryoshka" can be anchored either vertically or horizontally. Once deployed, the piston burrows through walls or floors, dispersing live cluster grenades while spinning to deal the most damage from any directions.

The "Matryoshka" is most useful in conditions where collateral damage is not a concern. Not recommended for hostage extractions, or in areas where there is a high risk of friendly fire.

Elias Neudecker later came and recruited him into Blackwatch, where his skills will be better suited.