Aslan Radayev (Russian: Acлaнa Paдaeвa, Chernarussian: Aslana Radyeva, alternately spelt as Radajev in English[1]) is a minor antagonist in ArmA 2'sSilver Lion campaign.
Hailing from Russia's Chechen Republic[1], Radayev was once an internationally wanted arms smuggler.[2] In recent years, Radayev's organisation began expanding its operations throughout the Caucasus, as well as in the Green Sea region where the majority of his dealings took place.[3]
Following the outbreak of civil war between Chernarussian government forces and ChDKZ insurgents in the Green Sea region nation of Chernarus[5], Radayev's men began supplying the insurgents with shipments of arms and heavy equipment through their contact within the ChDKZ: Mikola Bardak. Aside from the ChDKZ, his group even supplied anti-Russian extremists like the National Party (NAPA).[3]
Radayev did not remain in the country for long however, as by October 10th, Radayev had already fled from the country.[5] Instead, he delegated the task of maintaining the flow of arms shipments to his subordinates.[4][6][7]
Post-Operation Harvest Red[]
The ChDKZ's downfall ultimately forced Radayev to wind down his group's operations in the country.[8]
Fortunately, tensions in the neighbouring country of Takistan were beginning to grow, as the hardline regime in Takymr faced international embargoes on its attempted expansion.[9] The regime sought alternate suppliers for its burgeoning arms build-up, and Radayev was more than happy to "assist" with their endeavour. Radayev's organisation supplied hardware ranging from Russian-made small arms to multiple rocket launchers.[5]
Unbeknownst to Radayev, his dealings were the subject of an investigation by the CIA. Agents gradually followed his trail all the way back to Bystrica.[5]
Silver Lion (2010)[]
By mid 2010, Radayev began supplying Colonel Radan Miyović and his militia "army" as the latter sought to overthrow the regional government.[1][2][10]
Miyović was eventually captured by Czech military forces however[11], and the Colonel exposed information about his dealings with Radayev's group.[1] Further intelligence provided by the CIA helped to narrow down Radayev's location.[5]
As Czech troops closed in onto his location, Radayev made a desperate attempt at fleeing along with his associates.[1] However, he was already too late as Czech special operations had surrounded his position and held him at gunpoint.[12] Radayev was subsequently restrained and taken into custody.[5][13]
Post-Silver Lion[]
On September 20th, 2010[5][note 1], the extradition of Radayev to the Russian Federation was approved by a Chernarussian court. His involvement with NAPA at the height of the Chernarussian Civil War has finally caught up to him, and he now faces numerous charges related to terrorist attacks in Russia.[3]
His lawyers have disputed the charges and plan to launch an appeal against the extradition, claiming that his life would be put at risk should he be brought to Russia.[3]
Personality and Appearance[]
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Radayev is a light skinned Chechen male with an unkempt, black head of hair. His standard attire consists of a black leather jacket, khaki sweater, Rastr-camouflaged pants and a black beret.
Trivia[]
His in-game "unit" simply reuses Bardak's one for his sole appearance in Man's Best Friend.
Radayev's location of capture is inconsistently stated in official material.
Both in the official timeline[5] and in-game[12][13], Radayev is captured by Czech SOF in Bystrica. But on AAN News reports[3] however, he is instead stated to have been apprehended in South Zagoria.
For the sake of consistency, this article follows the continuity of the official Armaverse Timeline and the events of Silver Lion, both of which state/show that he was canonically arrested in Bystrica.[5][12][13]
According to Bohemia Interactive developer, Karel Mořický, Radayev was originally envisioned as a character for various projects in Cold War Assault and ArmA: Armed Assault but never came to fruition due to a lack of "[...] time and determination". His inclusion into the storyline of ArmA 2's campaigns was a matter of "unfinished business" for Mořický.[14]
Notes[]
↑The official Armaverse Timeline states that the date of Radayev's extradition to Russia was approved on September 20th. This is contradicted by the same AAN News report that is written in present tense for September 21st instead. For consistency's sake, it is assumed that the Armaverse Timeline's date of September 20th takes precedence over the AAN report.
References[]
↑ 1.01.11.21.31.41.5ARMA 2:Army of the Czech Republic 2012 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Silver Lion, Man's Best Friend, "Everything is clear after Radan Miyović's interrogation. Names and descriptions have been confirmed. According to available information Aslan Radajev is a Chechen weapons dealer. Other important subjects are Dragan Kasun and Borz Kazbekov. It is assumed their escape from the country is planned for this night and it looks they will try to go down the river in the south."
↑ 2.02.1ARMA 2:Army of the Czech Republic 2012 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Silver Lion, Man's Best Friend, "Recent intel revealed a possible escape attempt of several wanted criminals. These are: * Aslan Radajev - weapons dealer * Dragan Kasun - Andrej Kasun's brother * Borz Kazbekov - training camp chief These three are supposed to try to escape this morning. The area will be patroled by dog handlers and helicopters."
↑ 4.04.1ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, Manhattan, "No, stejně bysme se o těchhle věcech neměli bavit. Hele, nechci toho říct moc, ale možná bych vám mohla pomoct. No...tu a tam něco zaslechnu...od různejch lidí. Jestli fakt hledáte ty pašeráky, tak já vim, že jezděj k hlavní základně Čedaků. My..teda já nevím, kde ta základna je, ale vím, že kolem ní pašeráci projíždí pěkně blízko. [Anyway maybe we shouldn't talk about this sort of thing. But listen, I don't want to say too much but maybe I can help you. I... hear things... from people I know. Look if you're still after those smugglers I know for a fact they pass by the main base. We... I mean I don't know where the base is, but I know the gun-runners pass close to it.]"
↑ARMA 2 2009 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Operation Harvest Red, War That Never Was, "Immediately following the capture, handover and bungled rescue attempt of Lopotev the Russian forces are thrown into disarray. Later, the Russian Duma commission a special investigation. The final report tries to play down the 'border dispute' that briefly threatened to bring the Federation into total war with its neighbour and its relations with the west to new post-cold-war low. Chastened, the Kremlin are left apologizing for 'renegade commanders' citing 'terrorist conspiracy' as justification for their actions. The crisis in Chernarus is over. There is still a long way to go to before the country can be called a truly peaceful democracy, but all the preconditions are in place. The 27th MEU remain inside Chernarus, helping the CDF mop up and rebuild. After a long and surreal campaign, Razor Team transfer back to Khe Sanh and then home."
↑ 12.012.112.2ARMA 2:Army of the Czech Republic 2012 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Silver Lion, Man's Best Friend, "RADAYEV: Áách...Odvolejte tu bestii! Nestřílejte! Držte si toho psa! KOUBA: Zabu zpátky! Zůstaň! Tady seš, ty bastarde. Lehni na zem! Ruce za záda! [RADAYEV: Oow! Call off the beast! Don't shoot! Hold that dog! KOUBA: Zabu, get back! Stay! Here you are, you bastard. Lie down! Hands behind your back!]"
↑ 13.013.113.2ARMA 2:Army of the Czech Republic 2012 [Video Game], Bohemia Interactive a.s., Silver Lion, Fireworks, "Our patrols succeeded in dispersing most of Miyović's remaining troops. Radajev with Kazbekov and Kasun are in jail, but a handful of remaining militia are hiding somewhere in the woods. The last camp was located by an allied UAV and images of the area reveal technicals which slipped past our recon teams. If we succeed in this mission, it will end the fighting, though ethnic tensions will likely remain rooted forever."
