Attention all stalkers, this is Captain Zotov. The Ward’s investigation in the Lesser Zone is now concluded.
You have been granted freedom of movement once again, but be warned: any transgressions will have severe consequences. No more second chances.
Cpt. Zotov is a character appearing in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Background
Zotov is the commander of the Ward detachment stationed at Zalissya. While he plays up the appearance of a hardliner, he is much more amenable than Korshunov and is willing to strike deals and negotiate with stalkers, especially to get around limitations imposed on him by his orders. In particular, he works with Gaffer to find a balance between obeying his orders and not disturbing the delicate peace.
Appearances
Heart of Chornobyl
Zotov appears in the game first at Zalissya Bar, confronting Gaffer over the deaths of his men, tied to Squint after their service weapons wound up in the hands of Hamster.
Related missions
- A Needle in a Haystack: Zotov is one of the ways to obtain Squint's location, after promising to deliver him the scanners he has in his possession.
Trivia
- Zotov's original actor and facial model, Oleksii Khilskyi, was killed in action in Zaporizhzhia on August 17, 2023. Formerly a drama theater actor, he joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces after Russia began the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He participated in the offensive in Kherson, defended Bakhmut and Soledar. Khilskyi was a staff sergeant in the 46th Airmobile Brigade.