Mikhail Sokolov's Questionnaire

I live in Cairo, Egypt as a handyman. I live in a VILLA in IN SARAI, MOSTAKBAL CITY COMPOUNDS.

I was born and raised in Cairo for most of my life, so of course I would want to live here. My home is pretty spruced up.

I live in luxury with everything you would want in a villa:

Living Room:

• Sofa or sectional

• Coffee table

• End tables or side tables

• Entertainment center or media console

• Television

• Accent chairs

• Bookshelves or cabinets

• Area rug

• Lamps (floor and table)

• Console table

Dining Room:

• Dining table

• Dining chairs

• Sideboard or buffet

• China cabinet or hutch

• Bar cart (optional)

Kitchen:

• Kitchen island or breakfast bar (if applicable)

• Stools or bar chairs

• Pantry shelves or cabinets

• Table or chairs for a breakfast nook (if applicable)

Bedrooms:

• Bed (frame, mattress, and headboard)

• Nightstands or bedside tables

• Dressers or chests of drawers

• Wardrobe or closet system

• Accent chairs or reading nook

• Bedside lamps

• Mirrors

Bathrooms:

• Vanity with sink

• Medicine cabinet or shelves

• Laundry hamper

• Bath mats or rugs

Office/Study:

• Desk
• Office chair
• Bookshelves or filing cabinets
• Desk lamp
• Side table or credenza

Outdoor Spaces:

• Patio or garden furniture (e.g., lounge chairs, dining table and chairs)
• Sun loungers or chaise longues
• Umbrella or pergola
• Outdoor rugs
• Planters or garden pots

Additional Areas:

• Hallway furniture (e.g., console table, coat rack)
• Entryway furniture (e.g., bench, shoe rack)
• Home gym (e.g., exercise equipment, storage for gear)

Utility/Storage:

• Storage cabinets or closets
• Laundry room furniture (e.g., washing machine stand, drying rack)

Armory Overview:

• Small armory concealed room behind a bookcase
• Large Armory concealed in a secure basement
• Security: State-of-the-art security features including biometric locks, motion sensors, and surveillance cameras
• Weaponry:
  • Firearms:

• • • Pistols: Compact and easily concealable, possibly with various silencers and attachments
    • Rifles: High-precision, customizable rifles for long-range engagements, often with scopes and bipods
    • Shotguns: Tactical models with options for various ammunition types
    • Ammunition Storage: Secure, climate-controlled cabinets for different calibers and types of ammunition
  • Melee Weapons:
    • Knives and daggers of various styles, including combat knives and throwing daggers, with specialized sheaths and concealment options
    • 2 High-quality swords stored in a tactical displays
    • Collapsible Batons
  • Specialized Gear:
    • Crossbows (With various bolt types: )
    • Blowguns (Ammo: Tranquilizer darts and other non-lethal projectiles)
• Gear and Equipment:
  • Body Armor:
    • Vests and Plates: Lightweight, bullet-resistant vests with additional padding for high-impact areas.
    • Helmets: Tactical helmets with night-vision capabilities and built-in communication systems.

• • Stealth Gear:
    • Clothing: Specialized attire for blending into various environments, including tactical suits and stealth suits with advanced camouflage.
    • Footwear: Silent, durable boots designed for agility and noise reduction.
    • Gloves: Non-slip and impact-resistant gloves for handling weapons and climbing.
  • Tech Devices:
    • Communications Gear: Secure radios and earpieces with encryption for covert operations.
    • Surveillance Equipment: High-resolution cameras, drones, and other monitoring devices for gathering intelligence.
    • Hacking Tools: Portable devices for electronic infiltration and data extraction.
• Training and Maintenance:
  • Shooting Range:

• • • Indoor Range: A private, soundproof range for practice with firearms and crossbows, complete with targets and ballistic protection
    • Melee Training Area: A space with dummies and practice equipment for honing knife and sword skills
  • Workshop:
    • Repair and Modification Tools: Precision tools for maintaining and customizing weapons, including 3D printers for parts
    • Workbenches: For assembling and disassembling gear, often equipped with magnifying lamps and specialized instruments
  • Display and Organization:
    • Weapon Racks: Wall-mounted or freestanding racks for showcasing and organizing firearms and melee weapons
    • Safe: A secure, high-tech safe for storing sensitive or high-value items, including documents and important artifacts
• Miscellaneous:

• • First Aid Kit:
  • Escape Gear: Items such as grappling hooks, lock-picking tools, and compact, foldable ladders for rapid escapes

I get my money mostly from doing small time assassin jobs. Sacring the local thugs, surveillance of a small-time individual, or even killing a nobody.

However, every once a month I call Bob the Handyman, to fix me a high-level assassin job.

With my money and during my free time I spend on:

Equipment and Gear:

• • High-Quality Weapons: Firearms, Melee Weapons, Stealth, and Tactical Gear.
  • Body Armor
  • Clothing: Tactical suits, stealth attire, and footwear designed for agility and concealment.
  • Accessories: High-tech goggles, gloves, and utility belts.

Technology and Surveillance:

• • Communication Devices: Encrypted radios, earpieces, and other secure communication tools.
  • Surveillance Equipment: Drones, high-resolution cameras, and other monitoring tools.
  • Hacking Tools: Devices for electronic infiltration and data extraction.

Training and Skills Development:

• Combat Training:
  • Specialized Courses: Advanced firearm training, hand-to-hand combat classes, and martial arts instruction.
  • Workshops: Melee weapon skills, stealth techniques, and tactical scenarios.
• Physical Fitness:
  • Gym Memberships: High-end gyms or personal training services focusing on strength, agility, and endurance.
  • Specialist Training: Yoga or flexibility training for enhanced mobility and recovery.

Maintenance and Upgrades:

• Weapon Maintenance:
  • Repair Services: Professional maintenance and repair of weapons and gear.
  • Customization: Upgrades and modifications to improve performance or concealability.
• Gear Upgrades:
  • Tech Enhancements: Cutting-edge upgrades for stealth and surveillance technology.
  • Clothing and Accessories: Replacement and upgrades to keep attire in optimal condition.

Operational Costs:

• Safe Houses and Hideouts:
  • Secure Properties: Renting or purchasing discreet, fortified locations for temporary or permanent use.
  • Maintenance: Regular upkeep of safe houses and hideouts.
• Transportation:
  • Vehicles: Secure, inconspicuous vehicles, possibly with modifications for anonymity and efficiency.
  • Rental Services: Temporary transportation solutions for quick escapes or covert travel.

Discretion and Cover:

• Identity Protection:
  • Legal Services: Services for creating or maintaining false identities, and legal support.
  • Privacy Measures: Tools and services for protecting personal information and avoiding surveillance.
• Bribery and Corruption:
  • Influence: Payments to individuals or organizations for access, information, or cooperation.

Lifestyle and Well-Being:

• Health and Wellness:
  • Medical Care: High-quality healthcare and emergency medical services.
  • Mental Health: Counseling or therapy to manage the psychological demands of the job.
• Networking and Socializing:
  • Events: Attending high-profile or exclusive events to build and maintain connections.
  • Entertainment: Discreet luxuries and leisure activities to balance the stresses of the profession.

Contingency and Reserves:

• Emergency Funds:
  • Cash Reserves: Keeping liquid assets available for unforeseen expenses or emergencies.
  • Investment: Diversifying assets to ensure financial stability and security.

From a young age I was trained by the Iron Syndicate to be one thing and one thing only: an Assassin.

I was the trained as a successor by 

Reform the Assassin's Guild.

After the tragedy, Kael was left to fend for himself on the streets. His skills in stealth and survival quickly caught the attention of the Iron Syndicate, one of the city’s most notorious factions. Recognizing his potential, the guild took him in and began training him in the deadly arts of assassination.

The Iron Syndicate was renowned for its ruthless efficiency and its code of silence. It was a place where ambition and skill were highly valued, but where morality was often twisted to suit the guild's ends. Kael excelled in his training, becoming one of their most promising operatives. Yet, even as he became skilled in the ways of the assassin, he struggled with the guild's morally ambiguous activities. His parents' death had given him a clear sense of right and wrong, and the brutal actions of the Iron Syndicate conflicted deeply with his growing inner conflict.

A Turning Point:

Years of working for the guild gave Kael a front-row seat to the corruption and manipulation that the Iron Syndicate wielded over the city. He saw firsthand how their actions perpetuated a cycle of violence and suffering, and how the guild's power was maintained through fear and oppression.

One fateful mission changed everything for Kael. He was ordered to eliminate a whistleblower who had planned to expose the guild's operations. As he followed the target, he discovered that the whistleblower was a former member of the Iron Syndicate who had turned against the guild after realizing its true nature. The whistleblower’s pleas for mercy and his revelation about the guild’s darkest secrets shook Kael to his core.

The Plan for Reform:

Determined to change the guild from within, Kael began to secretly gather like-minded members within the Iron Syndicate—those who, like him, had begun to question the guild’s methods and longed for redemption. He worked tirelessly to subvert the guild’s operations from the inside, using his position and influence to subtly shift their objectives towards less destructive goals.

Kael’s ambition was to dismantle the Iron Syndicate’s criminal empire and transform it into a force for justice and protection. He envisioned a guild that would use its skills to combat tyranny and oppression rather than perpetuate it. This vision was risky, requiring him to navigate a complex web of intrigue and betrayal, all while maintaining the guise of loyalty to the guild.

Climax and Transformation:

Kael’s efforts culminated in a dramatic confrontation with the Iron Syndicate’s leaders. As he executed a carefully planned coup, he revealed the guild’s darkest secrets to its members, exposing the corruption and manipulation that had plagued them. Through a combination of strategic skill and persuasive rhetoric, Kael managed to win over a significant portion of the guild, leading to a dramatic shift in leadership.

With the old guard removed, Kael and his allies reformed the Iron Syndicate into a new organization dedicated to fighting against the very injustices they had once perpetuated. The guild's resources were redirected towards aiding the oppressed, eliminating genuine threats to peace, and upholding a code of ethics that Kael had crafted.

Ambition: To reform a notorious or corrupt assassin’s guild, turning it into a force for good or a respected institution.

• Impact: Changing the perception of assassins and using their skills for positive change or balanced justice.