SpecGru Operators - Default Skins and In Game Biographies.
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Assumptions based on available or previously available in-game sources;
Previous Affiliations
König was originally listed as a German Citizen and a member of the KSK. (German Special Forces - Commandos).
This was then changed to match his uniform's flag and he was listed as an Austrian Citizen and a member of the Jagdkommandos. (Austrian Special Forces - Commandos). This was then changed again to remove all mention of real world affiliations.
Though as it's been previously stated It's reasonable to assume he's ex-Jagdkommandos as he was an Austrian Insertion Specialist working in Counter Terrorist operations.
Side Note - In the Beta König was originally a SpecGru Operator.
Height;
While there is no confirmed canon height for könig yet we can make some educated assumptions.
He's too tall to be a sniper. Ghost is a sniper (his only confirmed height being 6'2 1/2") so he is likely taller than 6'3".
Average height for Central/Eastern European men is 5'10"** we could reasonably assume being described as "the size of a mountain" before the age of 17 would imply he is noticeably taller.
I would guess anywhere from 6'4" to 6'10".*
Know that the taller you go the more health problems and inconveniences you find, I would try and keep it reasonable as being over 7ft would incur too many health risk and would probably not pass medical admission.
*As much as I dissuade using TikTok - LeeThe4th is a good example of this kind of height.
**A local anecdote "I think 6'1" is pretty average personally. 6'4"+ people are not an uncommon sight here"
Age and Rank;
König's rank as a colonel comes from one of two loading screens: Bad Brothers and Bad Brothers 5: Colonel König. Given the gap I'd assume it's more for the sake of parody instead of lore. (Parodying films like 'Brothers', 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Dirty Dozen' ect)
Colonel may have been chosen for the sake of alliteration - I wouldn't discount it but I'm not wholly convinced.
The Loading Screen in question -
If he is a Colonel we can make a few assumptions about his age: General online consensus seems to be that it takes around 20-25 years of service to reach the rank of colonel. However, exceptional officers may be promoted more quickly and promotion to colonel requires a combination of experience, education, and leadership skills. "Officers must also pass a promotion board and meet specific eligibility requirements."
If we want to get country specific:
German Bundeswehr:
"- promotion requires a minimum of 17 years of officer's service, i.e. 20 years of service overall"
Austria:
Though I can't find a precise number I would assume it's closer to Germany's. He joined at 17 that puts him at 34/37+ which does line up well with other in-game operators.
As a Colonel some of his responsibilities and skills would be; Regiment commander, Brigade commander, field experience, highly educated (Referring to in army training, not standard education) , and strong leadership skills.
TL-DR:
Height; 6'4" - 6'10"
Age; 34-37+
Rank; Colonel
Previous Affiliations; German or Austrian Special Forces Commando
Canon Appearance and Biography
Speech and Accent
Anxiety and Personality*
KorTac Operators - Default Skins and In Game Biographies.
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