Name
Kolya Lukoshenko

Age
27

Gender
Male

Appearance


Personality
Focused, methodical and ruthless, Kolya is a consummate hunter and excellent problem solver when working. He takes great care of his subordinates, no matter who they are, acting as something of an older brother to his troops. When off duty he is markedly different, with a perpetually relaxed smile and an easy-going sense of humour. One of Kolya's favourite past times is having a couple of (dozen) drinks with Alexandra's other minions.

Bio
Since the collapse of the old world order, there hasn't been much travel among normal humans. Between regular patrols from the magical girl city states, opportunistic banditry and the constant battles between low ranking magi, the neutral zones between cities make for a dangerous road. And yet communities can still be found amid the lawlessness, hardy folk who can protect themselves. Far to the northeast of Germany is one such settlement, founded by the breakaway crew of a old Russian warship. Nova Prussiya is a hard place, with little arable land or decent fishing zones. Much of its livelihood comes from various successful bandits and mercenaries, often former Russian soldiers and sailors; with a large cache of modern military hardware and the technology to produce more, many Nova Prussiyans have made a name for themselves as Witch hunters. A select few have gone even further, hunting the magical girls that have caused so much grief for the world. Kolya Lukoshenko was once one of these men.

A former Russian naval infantryman, Lukoshenko was an accomplished hunter when decided to leave his home and strike out deep into the German interior. Spurred on by rumours of human resistance factions, he intended to hire himself out as a fighter; indeed, with a total of three magical girl kills to his name, Lukoshenko was one of the best. Armed with the tools and knowledge of a professional hunter, he entered the city of Aurora as a hitman. Working underground for several years, Kolya's impressions slowly began to change; the people he fought for were weak, cowardly and his enemies strong. More often than not he found himself paying his respects to his magical foes even as he finished them, saddened by what he must do for humanity's sake. After years of murdering teenage girls in the name of so-called freedom, perhaps it was inevitable that he would crack.

On the day of his eleventh kill, Lukoshenko had an encounter that would change his life forever. The eleventh was a pretty little thing, barely into her teens; by this point, every kill he made sent Kolya to the bottom of a bottle, but this one weighed more heavily on his mind than any other. She had been very young and confused... and she had begged for her life at the end. It hadn't mattered to his employers of course; they had issued the bounty with their usual glee, no doubt cheering over the death of another little tyrant. What Kolya hadn't known was that the girl had not been on her own. He only found out after the fact but the girl's partner soon fell into despair, creating an especially violent Witch within the heart of the city slums. Many died in the ensuing violence, innocent and otherwise. Having taken it upon himself to atone for his actions, Kolya set out to destroy the beast and restore order, only to find himself preempted by a magical girl; unlike every magi he had met so far, this one had tried to protect the innocent slum-dwellers, more than could be said for his erstwhile employers... The things she said, the conviction and compassion in her voice were enough to sway his already conflicted loyalties. They parted ways peacefully and although it would be several months before they met again, he was now bound to the fate and will of Alexandra Hertz.

Once Alexandra completed her coup and solidified control over Aurora, Kolya quickly came out of hiding to swear loyalty to her. He now serves as Alexandra's closest non-magical aid and a senior commander in her human army. His military training and experience hunting prey both magical and mundane make him an excellent attack dog for the Aurora City Authority regime.

Allegiance
Aurora City Authority, but loyal to Alexandra Hertz

Skills
As a former soldier, Kolya is proficient with various modern weapons and combat tactics. His time as a hunter and mercenary, as well as the specialist equipment he uses gives him an edge when fighting Magical Girls; he is one of a very few who can stand toe to toe with a magical opponent. Outside of combat, he is also an excellent information gatherer and organiser, with a network of informants that stretches across the city. Kolya is also a rather good cook, specialising in sweets and patisserie.

Weapons
RG-6 Grenade Launcher. Instead of firing explosive grenades, Kolya uses specially designed incendiary buckshot rounds in his RG-6, essentially turning it into a massive flaming shotgun, ideal for fighting both Magical Girls and Witches.

Kolya maintains a good stockpile of different weapons, switching them out as the situation demands. Sometimes he will use an assault rifle, other times a sniper rifle; he also had a large amount of explosives stashed away, just in case.

Other
While most of his subordinates are badly trained militia, Kolya does have a handful of hunters from Nova Prussiya on his payroll. These men and women are ruthlessly efficient and can handle Magical Girls far better than the average grunt.