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[skulldetergent]

i replayed the 2019 campaign, took some screenshots and whew... gaz really is the most gorgeous boy

[mockerycrow]

are you good at character analysis? I wanna know what your analysis would be for Gaz, I’m trying to figure out his story since he’s my favorite out of TF 141

KYLE GAZ GARRICK

BASIC OVERVIEW — BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Kyle “Gaz” Garrick is a British Black man who enlisted into the British Army around 2008 or 2014 (unfortunately, the developers have inconsistencies). His operator biography states 2008 while the official activision website in a blog post about MW2019 states 2014, however it does make sense for him to enlist in 2008. He would have been at least sixteen years old which is the minimum age requirement to enlist. I would like to quickly throw in that Gaz is indeed older than Soap, as this is a misconception that I surprisingly see a lot! Gaz’s blood type is B- and he currently ranks as sergeant (which according to the official British Army website, it typically takes at least twelve years in the service, however it implies it also depends on the person’s abilities).

Gaz spent four years in the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment. During these four years going through a multitude of tests and challenges before passing selection for Special Air Service (SAS). The activision blog says during MW2019, it’s his sixth year serving as a sergeant. However, as Gaz had been selected for TF141, I believe their ranks have paused in time. Gaz has mostly spent his time in anti-terrorism in his military career. He’s an expert in demolitions, VIP escorting, weapons tactics, covert surveillance, and target elimination. He’s been awarded multiple medals, and earned his Parachute Wings whilst spending time at Camp Lejeune in the U.S. whilst collaborating with Navy SEALs. Kyle is a master of evasion and deception, being the only candidate in his entire class to escape capture from the facility and evade detection during resistance training. 

When Gaz first meets Cpt. Price, Gaz is currently assigned to an SAS specific counter-terrorism program in the UK who collaborate with the police, which is another misconception that Gaz was a police sergeant at one point (he was not! I believe some people think this because at E3, Gaz was wearing a police baseball cap).

CHARACTER OVERVIEW

Like true to the original Gaz, he is Price’s protege, being his student. Gaz is overall a serious and hardworking man, loyal and unbreaking. He knows when to joke and he knows when to reload. However, Gaz is not perfect and he does lose his cool (we see subtle development with this later down the road). While being loyal, Gaz does not hesitate to question Price’s choices and actions. We see this multiple times during the series, the most prime example being in MW2019 when Price and Gaz are interrogating The Butcher with Yegor. The Butcher taunts Gaz, causing Gaz to lunge and Price to send him off to fetch.. “The package”. The package being, The Butcher’s family. The reboot games, you have choices, so I’ll give the very basic run down. 

You have the option to opt into the interrogation or to opt out of it. If you opt out, Price bursts out of the room with the information (if you go near the door, you hear The Butcher’s family sobbing). If you opt in, you have so many options. At the end of the day, Gaz is mostly silent and follows orders from Price. In the police cruiser scene, Gaz questions Price in the car—he did not expect to be using women and children as bargaining chips and he makes that clear, and this is a big teaching moment between Gaz and Price. We have to remember that Gaz is young and considering everything, inexperienced to an extent. Price makes up for that inexperience, teaching him along the way. During the interrogation scene, Price makes a remark: “We’ve taken the gloves off.” This is because Gaz lashed out. Later in the car, Price says “When you take the gloves off, you get blood on your hands, Kyle. That’s how it works.” after Gaz questions him.

CONCLUSION

Overall, Gaz is a very complex character and I enjoyed watching his development during these games. I’ve seen people claim Gaz is boring or plain, but I genuinely do not believe that to be the case. Gaz, in my opinion, is also the most relatable character. He’s young, ambitious, and determined. He’s charismatic and efficient. I don’t believe a character has to be extremely traumatized, or look very very unique to be a well-crafted character and Gaz is a great example for this. 

Gaz is just a man who enlisted; someone who is smart and well-rounded (as much as an SAS member can be), he’s quick on his feet and he molds into group work fantastically. He’s extremely versatile and is a quick learner—and wants to learn. He has his flaws that make him human. Gaz develops great self control, is level-minded and is able to think for himself. A great student questions their mentor in everything and you see this with Gaz. 

You see Gaz struggle with morality in the series in a sea of characters who kill and do things without a second thought. We see him question things, we see his emotions and his extreme reluctance. We definitely see some development down the road as Gaz becomes more ruthless, but he never quite forgets his humanity in a way, compared to Price where he can easily disconnect humanity (ex. Calling The Butcher’s wife and son “the package/leverage”). 

Along with this, we see him struggle with the rules in place. I also think this is why Gaz and Price’s dynamic is great. There are rules for a reason, and both Price and Gaz know when to break them—but Gaz learns that breaking some rules doesn’t always happen for the most heroic of actions (again, Price’s quote about bloodying your hands after taking the gloves off). Gaz wants to save people and keep the peace, we see this in Piccadilly during the terrorist attacks and the aftermath scene with Price where Gaz lets the Captain know that he and his unit had actionable intel on the terrorist cell who committed the act. Of course, we see later down the road that taking the gloves off removes all limits, not just some of them. We also see a glimpse of Gaz’s conflicting feelings when 141, Farah & Alex, as well as Laswell learn about Hadir and his plans, as well as when Farah’s forces are deemed a terrorist organization.

I think I rambled on a lot about him, hopefully this is understandable! 

Sources: price & gaz activision blog intros (2019), inconsistency in enlistment date, cod fandom wiki, gaz scenes mwi & mwii, official british army website.

[aegir2501]

many-worlds interpretation wrapped in plastic

[ergione]

getting ready for school  🎒

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[aphmcu-mha]

If they’re not going to find some magical way to bring back Soap in MWIIII they should AT LEAST show us who Laswell’s wife is. I want, nay need, to know who she married. If it’s not me then I want to know who.

[shayinstarlight]

Hiii. I hope you're having a great time.🌨️

So I got a bit of idea if you ever write about COD around Christmas or smt like that. So that idea is that in my homecountry there are a few traditions. Around Christmas time me and family do cutting apple to see if the seeds are in star shape(represent luck) or in X(represent bad luck or death), then is pouring lead into cold water and what shape it created means what is gonna happen in your future and the last thing my family do after Christmas is that we don't eat any bird meat(chicken, duck, goose...) until it's New Year to have luck or we will have bad luck if we eat it😅 There are a few more traditions but I wrote those who me and my family do.❄️

I will try

John Price — House Price

Kids: 1 boy (7), 2 girls (4, 3)

Price is skeptical at first—but respectful.

The apple-cutting has the whole kitchen quiet. The kids are perched on stools, eyes huge. When you slice the apple and reveal a star, Price exhales like he didn’t realize he was holding his breath. “Good,” he mutters. “We’ll take all the luck we can get.”

The girls clap. The boy asks what an X means. Price crouches instantly. “Means we’re careful. And we look after each other.”

Pouring molten lead? Price insists on supervision, gloves, distance, full safety protocol—yet he watches the shapes just as closely as the kids do. When the shape looks like a house or a heart, his mouth twitches into a rare smile.

No bird meat until New Year? Price crosses chicken off the menu without complaint. “Plenty of other options. Traditions matter.”

That night, when the kids are asleep, he kisses your temple and says quietly: “Thanks for bringing this into our home.”

Simon Riley — House Riley

Kids: 2 girls (4, 3), twin boys (7 months)

Simon is deeply serious about it.

The apple is cut slowly. He watches the seeds like it’s an op. When it’s a star, he nods once. Solid. Acceptable.

If it were an X? He wouldn’t say a word—but you know he’d be checking locks twice that night.

The girls are fascinated by the lead pouring. Simon holds them back with one arm while you pour. When the shape forms, he crouches to their level and lets them decide what it looks like.

The twins are tucked against his chest during the ritual, tiny fists gripping his hoodie. He whispers, “You’re safe. Always.”

No bird meat? Simon already removed it from the fridge before you even mentioned it.

He doesn’t believe in luck—but he believes in rituals that keep family safe.

John “Soap” MacTavish — House MacTavish

Kids: 2 girls (5, 5), boys (2 yrs, 9 months)

Soap is immediately into it.

The apple-cutting becomes a whole event. “Right—moment of truth!” When it’s a star, he cheers like Scotland just scored a goal.

If the shape is unclear, he argues it into being lucky. “That’s a star. A very artistic one.”

Lead pouring? Soap is fascinated. “Looks like a sword.” “That’s a sheep.” “That’s definitely destiny.”

The girls are loud, the toddler wants to touch everything, the baby drools on Soap’s shoulder.

No bird meat? Soap dramatically salutes. “We ride with tradition.”

Later he whispers to you, grinning: “Your family rituals? They’re brilliant.”

Kyle Garrick — House Garrick

Kids: 1 boy (4), 1 girl (2)

Kyle treats it like heritage—deep respect.

The apple is cut cleanly, carefully. He crouches with the kids, explaining gently what the star and X mean in simple terms.

When it’s a star, he smiles soft and real. “That’s good news, yeah?”

Lead pouring is done calmly. Kyle holds your wrist steady if needed, then lifts the shape to the light. “What do you think it is?” he asks the kids, letting them define the future.

No bird meat until New Year? Kyle’s already planning fish, stews, and slow-cooked comfort food.

That night he oils the kids after bath time, murmuring: “Luck follows love. We’ve got plenty of that.”

Alejandro Vargas — House Vargas

Kids: girls (6, 4), boy (2)

Alejandro is intrigued.

The apple ritual captivates him. When the star appears, he presses a kiss to your knuckles. “We celebrate this.”

The girls ask a hundred questions. Alejandro answers each patiently, making it feel magical instead of scary.

Lead pouring? He laughs softly at the strange shapes. “Looks like a road,” he says. “Means we keep moving forward.”

No bird meat? Alejandro immediately adapts the menu—rich soups, tortillas, slow-roasted beef. “Tradition stays.”

He tells the kids later: “Luck lives where family honors each other.”

Phillip Graves — House Graves

Kids: boys (7, 6, 1), girl (3)

Graves is chaos meets curiosity.

Apple-cutting turns into the boys chanting for a star. When it happens, Graves pumps a fist. “That’s what I’m talking about.”

If it were an X? He’d shrug it off—but quietly keep everyone close.

Lead pouring? He’s fascinated but makes jokes to keep it light. “Looks like a tank.” “That’s not helping,” you say.

No bird meat? Graves grumbles—but complies. “Fine. Luck’s expensive.”

Later, when the kids sleep, he admits quietly: “I kinda like this stuff.”

König — House Baumgartner

Kids: girls (4, 3), baby (2 months)

König treats the traditions with deep reverence.

The apple is cut slowly, almost ceremonially. When the star appears, his shoulders visibly relax.

He holds the baby close during the lead pouring, murmuring softly in German.

The girls whisper guesses about the shapes, wide-eyed and hushed.

No bird meat? König fully agrees. He believes winter rules exist for a reason.

That night, he thanks you in a low voice: “These traditions… they make winter kinder.”

Vladimir Makarov — House Makarov

Kids: boys (9, 7, 5)

Makarov understands symbolism too well. He didnt want to do it at first but the boys locked him.

The apple is cut precisely. The boys watch silently. A star earns a nod. An X earns… thoughtfulness.

He explains the meaning calmly, without fear—but with weight.

Lead pouring fascinates him. He studies the shapes longer than anyone else. “The future always leaves clues,” he says.

No bird meat? He follows it strictly. Discipline matters.

[thoseoldmonsters]

YALL MY FRIEND SENT A PICTURE OF THEM WATCHING DUNGEON MESHI AND THEY HAVE THIS GOOBER AND HES SO PRICE LIKE WHAT

[lancecorporalderby]

Yes I'm back, yes I will be gone again and barely post. Went through COD brainrot.